Close Rolls, Henry IV: January 1402

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1927.

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'Close Rolls, Henry IV: January 1402', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 1, 1399-1402, (London, 1927) pp. 492-496. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol1/pp492-496 [accessed 26 March 2024]

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January 1402

Jan. 24.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against Maurice Russell knight, William Trassy, Robert Somerville and John Derhurst, appointed with others to make inquisition in Gloucestershire concerning extortions, oppressions, wrongdoings, damages and grievances against the king, his tenants of the manor of Newent and his lieges of the parts adjacent committed by William Sotherne of the parish of Newent, when and how, to what sum the same amount and other the circumstances, and order to release any distress upon them made, proceeding nevertheless against others who did meddle therein; as that commission came not to the hands of the said Maurice, William Trassy, Robert and John, as the said Maurice, Robert and John have made oath in chancery.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Maurice Russell, appointed with others to make inquisition concerning trespasses, extortions, contempts, misprisions, regratings, forestallings, unlawful assemblies, wrongdoings, damages and grievances against the king and people committed within the county of Gloucester.
To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Maurice Russell and John Derhurst, appointed with others to make inquisition concerning trespasses, extortions, rebellions, insurrections, contempts etc. (as above); as that commission came not to their hands.
Jan. 17.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Order to give John bishop of Rochester notice to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of Thomas Mau and Eleanor his wife, otherwise called Lora wife of William Screveyn of Tonebregge of his diocese, and writ of supersedeas by mainprise of William Ingram of London, Thomas Chaundeler, John Barboure, both of the parish of Andrew Holborne (Holebourne) without Old Temple bar London co. Middlesex, and William Holt of Surrey; as at the request of the bishop signifying that by his authority as ordinary the said Thomas Mau and Eleanor were excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify them by their bodies until they should content holy church for their contempt and wrongdoing; and now they have appealed to Thomas archbishop of Canterbury, and are purposed to prosecute their appeal, and the king has given them the day aforesaid; and William Ingram and the others have mainperned in chancery to have them there that day, and that they shall prosecute their appeal.
Jan. 26.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of William Palmer, William Oudeby, John Kyllyngworth of Leycestershire and Robert Kellum of Notynghamshire to set free Roger Oudeby chaplain, if taken at suit of John Hilton 'corser' averring threats.
William Swanlonde of Herefelde co. Middlesex to John Peraunt esquire. Bond in 14 marks payable in the quinzaine of Easter next. Dated 26 January 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 January.
Membrane 12d.
Jan. 7.
Westminster.
To William Thirnyng, Hugh Holes, Thomas Harecourt, William Lisle and William Wilcotes, justices appointed to take an assize of novel disseisin concerning tenements in Harpeden, Hanele (sic) upon Thames, Retherfelde Pipparde and Retherfelde Gray arraigned by Elizabeth Ansty against John Harpeden, of whom the king ordered four, three or two to proceed, the said William Thirnyng or Hugh being one, in case all might not conveniently be present. Writ of supersedeas until further order, for particular causes. By p.s. [3028.]
John Weston of Barenton co. Cantebrigge to John Chaundeler clerk, John Trot and John Broun 'quarreour.' Gift of all his goods and chattels and the increase thereof. Dated Monday before St. Nicholas the Bishop 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 January.
Jan. 13.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against William Bagot, by the late king appointed to make inquisition what lands Guy de Merynton of Coventre at his death held in chief, how much of others, by what service and how, and order to release any distress upon him made; as that commission came not to the said William's hands, as Richard Pever has made oath for him in chancery.
To the same. Like writ in favour of William Bagot knight, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition concerning waste of woods, deer and conies within Cheylesmore park, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in chancery 9 January 3 Henry IV by Robert de Syreston of Notynghamshire, William Crakenthorpe and Henry de Lamanby of Westmerland and John Symonde of London for Thomas de Kyrkeby, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Walkelin Percombe chaplain or any of the people.
Jan. 17.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Roger atte Wode of Kent, Walter Pouwere and John Matchyng, both of Surrey, in favour of John Wyndesore of Surrey esquire at suit of Simon Stratforde and William Spray citizens and drapers of London for debt.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in chancery 24 January this year by John Swelle, John Sheldwych, John May and Henry Parker of Kent and John Gamboun of Devon for Richard Wavere esquire of Kent, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Margaret Blere, her men or servants or any that are of her counsel.
Jan. 19.
Westminster.
To H. bishop of Bath and Wells. Nomination of John Kyngman one of the clerks of the king's chapel to receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation the bishop is bound to one of the king's clerks, until by him provided with a benefice. By p.s. [3054.]
Jan. 24.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Notyngham. Order to give notice to Richard archbishop of York to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of William Barlay of Notyngham of his diocese, writ of supersedeas and order by mainprise of Robert Beeston, William Whatton of Notynghamshire, Nicholas Chelmynton of Leycestershire and Thomas Lokyngton of Derbyshire to set the appellant free, if taken; as at the request of the archbishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary William Barlay was excommunicated for contumacy, not willing to be justified by censure of the church, the king ordered the sheriff to justify him by his body until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrongdoing; but he has appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court of Canterbury, and is purposed to prosecute his appeal as he avers, and the king has given him the day aforesaid; and Robert Beeston and the others have mainperned in chancery to have him there at that day.
Jan. 26.
Westminster.
Peter de Stapilton parson of Beforde to John Strecche esquire. Recognisance for 500l., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and church goods in Yorkshire.
Condition, that the said Peter shall not vex or trouble Thomas Weston parson of Seggefelde in the diocese of Durham touching that church, which is in his possession, or the rights or preventions thereof, nor procure that he be troubled by him or another in the court of Rome or without the same directly or indirectly upon any feigned pretence.
Jan. 27.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas until 1 March next in respect of a plea by bill before the sheriffs in the city court according to the custom of the city wherein Stephen Brunne, late farmer of the custom called 'stowage' (sic) (fn. 1) within that city of John Organ and John Chircheman then sheriffs, is impleading Reynold Grille merchant of Genoa (Janua) for a debt of 410l. by reason of the said forfeiture (sic) it is said, and in respect of all other pleas now or hereafter moved in that court against the defendant or any other merchants of Genoa by the said Stephen or any other for that cause; as in the late king's time such a matter was adjourned before the council by reason of the king's alleged right and title in such forfeiture, and is yet pending without debate before the council. By K. and C.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in chancery 30 January this year by Richard Rolfe, John Lorchoun, Richard Esthame and Stephen Hert of Essex for William Russell of Essex, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Bertelot.
William de Holbrook, son of John de Holbrooke of Suffolk, to Roger Wolfferston, Elizabeth his wife and the heirs and assigns of the said Roger. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors of Holbrooke and Tatyngston, and all lands, rents, services, parks, fisheries, mills etc., all neifs, liberties etc., the advowsons of the churches of Holbrook, Tatyngston, Freston and Buklesham, and of Holbrooke chapel in Holbrooke, Tatyngston, Brantham, Bergholth, Stutton, Herkestede, Schottelee, Chelmyngton, Wolferston, Freston, Wherstede, Bentlegh, Copdoke, Capelle, Brendewenham, Little Wenham, Holton, Hyham and Buklesham and in all other towns in Suffolk. Dated Tatyngston, St. Simon and St. Jude's day 3 Henry IV.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 January.
Memorandum that the same day in chancery William Wolffreston and John Sumpter bore witness upon oath that William de Holbrooke is of the age of 26 years and upwards.
Jan. 26.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Roger Wolverston the younger, by the late king appointed with others to make inquisition in Suffolk concerning the names of all them that found gold and silver in money or in the lump hidden under ground in the town of St. Edmunds Bury which ought to have pertained to that king by reason of his prerogative, and by other letters patent, by name of Roger Wolverston only, to make inquisition there what lands held in chief of the late king Roger Wythermersshe the elder without licence of that king or his forefathers did alien to divers persons, to whom, and what estate the grantees had therein, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as those commissions were not delivered to Roger Wolverston, as he has made oath in chancery.
Membrane 11d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in chancery 31 January this year by Roger Smart, William Bowle, Roger Waltham and Roger Wotton of Warwickshire for brother John Nassyngton canon and fellow of the prior of Maxstoke, that he shall make no suit or attempt in the court of Rome, and cause none to be made, which may tend to prejudice of the king, or to impair the laws, statutes and ordinances of the realm.
Jan. 31.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Godmanston of Somerset, William Solnay of Derbyshire, John Crondalle and Walter Hunte of Surrey, in favour of John del Chaumbre, and in respect of taking of him any security a second time for keeping the peace toward John Gerard, Nicholas Potter of Cheyham and Adam Wodeman or other lieges.

Footnotes

  • 1. See above, p. 484.