Close Rolls, Edward IV: July 1467 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward IV: Volume 1, 1461-1468. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1949.

'Close Rolls, Edward IV: July 1467', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward IV: Volume 1, 1461-1468, (London, 1949) pp. 437-445. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw4/vol1/pp437-445 [accessed 19 April 2024]

July 1467



July 4. Westminster.	Henry Perpount of Nottinghamshire esquire, to the king. Recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied etc. in Nottinghamshire.
	Condition, that he shall appear in person in chancery, 7 July, and meantime shall keep the peace toward all the people dwelling in the town of Nottingham, doing or procuring no hurt or harm to any of them.
	Cancelled by assent of the parties, for that on 7 July, Richard Neal serjeant at law and Thomas Babyngton, recorder of Nottingham, in name of the inhabitants therein, made to Henry Pyerpount a release of this security.
July 4. Westminster.	John Melton of Aston co. York, knight, to the king. (Like) recognisance, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
	Like condition, in regard to Henry Perpount.
	Likewise cancelled.
	John Colyns citizen and skinner of Westminster (sic), to Robert Burton, John Houghton, yeomen of the crown, and William Oxenforde of Westminster 'sherman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and his debts; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one silver cup. Dated 10 December, 6 Edward IV. Witnesses; Thomas Burgeys, William Heyron, Henry Bolton, John Broke, Roger Parton, John Baynton.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 July this year.
	John Skypwyth of St. Albans co. Hertford, 'gentilman,' to John Broughton the elder esquire, Ralph Gray, John Leventhorp, Richard Godfrey, John Bernewelle and John Stanforde, their executors and assigns. Charter of all his goods and chattels in St. Albans and elsewhere in England; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one silver cup price 20s. Dated 1 July, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 July.
	William Brigges citizen and 'fruterer' of London, to Richard Breton chaplain and Philip Burton citizen and 'stacyoner,' both of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 5 October, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 October.
	Membrane 28d.
	Margaret Stanlowe widow, to John, bishop of Coventry and Lichefeld, John abbot of St. Saviour Bermondsey, George Dawne chaplain and Thomas Quyne, their executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods, debts and chattels within the realm or elsewhere. Dated 11 May, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May.
	William Sponer of the parish of Hendon co. Middlesex 'tanner,' to Simon Levyngere 'gentilman' and William Hulot citizen and butcher of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in Hendon and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 15 May, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 May.
	John Ware citizen and 'joynour' of London, to John Metheley 'gentilman,' Thomas Curles 'taillour' and Robert Gylmyn 'tayllour,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 1 April, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 June.
	Memorandum of the delivery, 18 June, to the sheriff of Wiltshire, for execution of a writ (text follows), tested at Westminster, 20 May, 7 Edward IV, directing him to attach Thomas Norton, so as to have him in chancery in the octaves of St. John Baptist next to answer for his despite and for what shall be laid against him; as he did appear there, and a day was given him after to appear, and he appeared not, but withdrew from court without licence.
July 3. Westminster.	Roger Bekynsale parson of Byrton, to the dean and canons of the free chapel of St. Stephen within Westminster palace. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Dorset.
	Condition, that he shall abide and obey the award of R. bishop of Bath and Wells and chancellor indifferently chosen, touching all actions, suits, plaints, tithes, oblations, obventions and demands between the parties, so that the same be made by the arbitrator before the-feast of St. Andrew next, otherwise he shall appear in person in chancery in the quinzaine of St. Martin next, and meantime shall take no tithes etc. in debate between the parties.
	The dean and canons of the free chapel of St. Stephen within Westminster palace, to Roger Bekynsale (as above). (Like) recognisance, to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
	Like condition, in regard to the said arbitration.
	John Browe of Wodhede co. Rutland esquire, to Robert Clyfton esquire, Master William Radclyff clerk, Gervase Clyfton esquire and Thomas Chamburleyne, their heirs and assigns. Quit claim with warranty of the manor of Wodhede, the advowsons of the chapel there and of the parish church of Brigcasterton and all lands etc. in the towns and fields of Brigcasterton and Pikworth except those in Pikworth, which John Browe purchased of Henry Ingelhose. Witnesses: William Browe of Wodhed, Thomas Flate of Harleston, William Caunce rector of Little Casterton, Henry Trewelove chaplain, Henry Margettes of Ryall 'yoman.' Dated Wodhede, 25 August, 5 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 July this year.
	Henry Langshot citizen and 'cowper' of London, to Christopher Banaster, Thomas Haune citizens and fishmongers of London and Robert Egger of Chilham co. Kent 'husbondman,' their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 20 May, 5 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 July this year.
	Membrane 27d.
	John Lucas abbot of the exempt monastery of Holy Cross Waltham and the convent, to John Shelley citizen and mercer of London. Acknowledgment that neither he nor his kin were bondmen of the said abbey, so far as the abbot has ever heard, but that he is a free man born, though a rumour has been spread that he is their neif; that search has been made of the records, muniments etc. in their archives, and nothing was found to the contrary, and that he, his issue and all of his blood shall enjoy their freedom. Dated the chapter house, 27 June, 1467, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at the said abbey, 18 July, before John Wardale doctor of laws, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is upon the chancery file for this year.
	John Spenser the elder citizen and tailor of London, to William Redknap citizen and mercer, John Prynce citizen and tailor, both of London, John Lamburne 'gentilman,' Richard Pratte citizen and 'armurer,' Thomas Danyell citizen and 'dyer' and John Spenser the younger, son of the grantor, citizen and tailor, all of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London, within the realm and elsewhere, and all debts to him due. Dated 1 August, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 1 August.
	John Crocherde citizen and 'blaksmyth' of London, to Richard Lee, William Hampton aldermen, John Warner tailor and John Reynold 'blaksmyth' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one mazer (murra) harnessed with silver gilt. Dated 9 May, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 August.
	Richard Kermerdyn citizen and goldsmith of London, to Master William Rowe clerk, Master Thomas Kenyngley notary, William Porter and Leonard Milward goldsmiths and Robert Tipthorp tailor citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 6 August, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 August.
	William Fresyll of London 'merchant,' to Thomas Pykynden of Canterbury 'flecher,' Henry Roose 'salter,' Lawrence Hynkclyff 'bocher' and Joan Frensshe widow, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 31 August, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 September.
	John Elys citizen of London, to Joan Elys his mother and Christopher Middelham citizen and 'saddeler' of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property, debts and chattels, within the realm and elsewhere. Dated 25 September, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 October.
	Membrane 26d.
	Stephen Scrope esquire and Roger Doket clerk, to John Neuburgh the elder, John Filoll, Thomas Husse the elder, William Neuburgh, John Fitzjames the elder, Ambrose Greseacres, Roger Copley, John Carent the younger, Christopher Wode and John Fitzjames the younger, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor and advowson of Castelcombe co. Wiltshire, the manor of Oxendon otherwise Oxmanton co. Gloucester, and all their lands, woods, rents, services, reversions etc. in Castelcombe and Oxendon. Witnesses: Roger Kemmes, Walter Herne, William Norton. (fn. 1) Dated 7 February, 6 Edward IV.
	Stephen Scrope esquire and Roger Doket clerk, to John Williams, William Ayssheley and Nicholas Wolvey. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give John Neuburgh (and the others above named) seisin of the manor and advowson of Castelcombe, the manor of Oxendon otherwise Oxmanton, and land, etc. in Castelcombe and Oxendon according to the foregoing charter. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 13 July this year.
	Declaration of the will of Stephen Scrope esquire, that whereas for 200l. to him paid he has granted to John Neuburgh the elder esquire the wardship and marriage of John Scrope his son and heir apparent, and has delivered the said heir to him, and whereas the said Stephen and Roger Doket clerk, who is enfeoffed to his use in the manor and advowson of Castelcombe, have as security for the said wardship and marriage and for performance of certain covenants by charter given that manor and advowson and the manor of Oxendon otherwise Oxmanton to John Neuburgh the elder, John Filoll, Thomas Husse the elder, William Neuburgh, John Fitzjames the elder, Ambrose Greseacres, Roger Copley, John Carent the younger, Christopher Wode and John Fitzjames the younger, their heirs and assigns, to the intent that they shall make the said Stephen an estate for life in the manor and advowson of Castelcombe, and after his death shall hold the same to the use of John Neuburgh for four years; after which they shall make an estate thereof to John Scrope and his then wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to John Scrope and the heirs of his body, remainder to Richard Scrope and his heirs, according to the will of the said Stephen delivered with his hands to Richard earl of Warwick; his further intent is that John Neuburgh and his co-feoffees shall grant to him a yearly rent of 10l. issuing from the manor of Oxendon, that for fourteen years from this date they shall hold that manor, taking the issues and profits to the use of John Neuburgh, and shall then make an estate thereof to John Scrope and his then wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to John Scrope and the heirs of his body, remainder to Richard Scrope and his heirs, according to the aforesaid will, that John Neuburgh shall marry the said John Scrope when he will without disparagement, that if he die unmarried the said feoffees shall make an estate of the said manors and advowson for life to one of the daughters of John Neuburgh, and if John Scrope die married before an estate be made to him, they shall make an estate thereof to his wife for life. Dated 9 February, 6 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 July this year.
	Thomas Maunsell esquire, to John Croke and William Chestre citizens of London and merchants of the staple of Calais, their heirs, executors and assigns. Charter of all his lands, rents and services in the parish of Allhallows Berkynge by the Tower of London, his manor of Goldewell in the parish of Estgerston co. Berkshire, his lands there called 'Foyslandes,' all other his lands in that parish, his manor of Basse in the vale of 'Whitehors' and parish of Langworth co. Berkshire, and his manor of Bere in the parish of Cleest co. Devon, his estate in a corrody in the monastery of St. Mary, Abendon, and all his goods, property, debts and chattels in London, the said counties and elsewhere within the realm and without. Dated 23 July, 7 Edward IV.
	Thomas Maunsell esquire, to John Waldyfe and Thomas Bulkeley. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give John Croke and William Chestre (as above), their heirs and assigns, seisin of his lands etc. in the parish of Allhallows Berkynge, the manor of Goldewell, his lands called 'Foyslandes' and all other his lands in the parish of Estgerston, the manor of Basse in the vale of 'Whitehors,' the manor of Bere in Cleest (all as above), and his corrody in the monastery of St. Mary Abendon. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 July.
	Membrane 25d.
	Thomas Cherchesey of Watford co. Hertford 'yoman,' to William Adam, William Essex 'yoman,' both of Watford, and Thomas Plummer citizen of London, their heirs and assigns. Charter of all his lands etc. in the town and parish of Watford, and to them, their executors and assigns, of all his goods and chattels in Watford and elsewhere within the realm, and warranty of the said lands. Witnesses: Henry Wynge bailiff of Watford, William Cheyne, Richard Maryon, John Hert, Richard Pavore, Thomas Multon, John Yeve. Dated Watford, 20 January, 30 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 July this year.
	Thomas Bodulgate esquire, to Richard Illyngworth knight and Richard Illyngworth the younger his son, their heirs and assigns. Quit claim of the manors of Upton and Tonworth co. Southampton, all lands, rents and services there and in Newnam, and the advowson of Tonworth church; and warranty against George abbot of Westminster and his successors. Dated 8 July, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 July.
	Henry Shirley citizen and grocer of London, to Richard White 'gentilman,' Richard Lowe 'gentilman' and Christopher Kyrk 'tailloure,' all of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, property and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of 6d. Dated 20 June, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 July.
	Memorandum of the delivery, 15 July this year, to the sheriff of Cornwall for execution of a writ (text follows), tested at Westminster, 14 July, 7 Edward IV, directing him to cause all lands and chattels of Richard Kendall at the date of his recognisance or after to be extended and appraised, and to be seized into the king's hand for delivery to John Broughton esquire until contented of the debt hereinafter mentioned, certifying in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next how he has executed this command; as on 28 November, 1 Edward IV, before Geoffrey Feldynge then mayor of the staple of Westminster, deputed to receive recognisances of debt therein, Richard Penpons of Trevaswethen 'gentilman' and Richard Kendall of Lostodyell 'gentilman,' made a recognisance to the said John for 70l. payable on Midsummer day then next, and have not paid the same it is said; and the king ordered the sheriff to take their bodies, if laymen, and to keep them in custody in prison until they should content John Broughton of that debt, causing their lands and chattels to be extended and appraised, and to be seized into the king's hand for delivery to the said John until thereof contented according to the ordinance, and certifying in chancery at a day now past how he did execute that command; and he returned that Richard Kendall has no lands nor chattels in the sheriff's bailiwick, neither was he found therein; and the king is informed that at the date of the said recognisance and after, he had divers lands and chattels in Cornwall.
	Christiana Bryght of Shordych, widow, to Thomas Eyre citizen and draper, and Robert Broke citizen and 'baker', both of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels. Dated 20 July, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum fo acknowledgment, 24 July.
	Thomas Bevyle citizen and 'haberdassher' of London, to John Ravyn clerk, Thomas Crosse 'gentilman' and John Lucy citizen and 'haberdassher' of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 25 July, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 July.
	John Bunne citizen and butcher of London, to Giles Banastre citizen and draper of London, his executors and assigns. Gift, in satisfaction of divers sums of money due to the grantee, of all his goods and chattels within the realm or elsewhere on either side the sea; and in name of possession he has delivered to the said Giles one brass pot. Dated 29 July, 7 Edward IV.
	Membrane 24d.
	Edmund Warter esquire, executor of Christopher Warter citizen and alderman of London his father, to William Berkeley knight lord Berkeley. General release of all actions, debts, demands and executions. Dated 10 August, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 August.
	Richard Kyng of Maidestone co. Kent, to Thomas Kyng, citizen and 'fletcher' of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels. Dated 26 August, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 August.
	John Smyth citizen and 'hatter' of London, to William Shelbourne and John Marchall citizens and 'hatters' of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and all debts and money to him due. Dated 16 July, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 September.
	Nicholas Baker of Bristol 'spicer,' to William Bentele citizen and grocer of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, property, merchandise and wares in that town and elsewhere within the realm; and he has put the grantee in possession thereof by delivery of one gold ring. Dated London, 7 September, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 September.
	William Yalton late of London 'gentilman,' to William Deane 'gentilman.' General release of all personal actions, suits, plaints, claims, debts, accounts and demands. Dated 12 April, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 September.
	Maurice Broun of London 'cheseman,' to John Blundall 'fruterer,' William Barton 'bruer,' Maurice Broun 'gardyner,' all of London, and John Broun son of the grantor, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 24 September, 6 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 September this year.
	Richard Neuton citizen and tailor of London, to Joan his wife, John Wode esquire and Roger Abyngton citizen and mercer of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of six silver spoons. Dated 25 September, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 September.
	Henry Bedyll of the parish of Bromley, co. Kent 'husbondman,' to Thomas Coke of London knight, Reynold Shirley of Croydon co. Surrey 'yoman' and Simon Shotte of the said parish the elder 'husbondman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and all debts to him due. Dated 28 September, 1 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 October this year.
	Thomas Bedyll of the parish of Bromley co. Kent the elder 'husbondman,' to Thomas Coke of London knight, Simon Kechyll and Simon Shotte, each of the said parish 'husbondman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels and all debts to him due. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 October this year.
	Membrane 21d. (fn. 2)
	John Banknotte citizen and mercer of London, to John Marchall, Richard Hull and William Banknotte, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 16 October, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 October.
	William Hayle citizen and grocer of London, to John Metforde esquire swordbearer of the city of London, Robert Wyllyngham 'gentilman,' William Stokker draper, William Hynde and Thomas Hore mercers citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to him due. Dated 15 October, 7 Edward IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 October.