Close Rolls, Henry IV: April 1410 | British History Online

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 4, 1409-1413. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1932.

'Close Rolls, Henry IV: April 1410', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry IV: Volume 4, 1409-1413, (London, 1932) pp. 99-108. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen4/vol4/pp99-108 [accessed 24 April 2024]

April 1410



April 27. Westminster.	John Benet of Cantebrigge 'bocher' to Thomas Grene of Cantebrigge 'bocher.' Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire.
	Simon Gaunstede clerk, Edmund Bys and Thomas Smyth clerk, executors of John Skeftlynge clerk, to Robert bishop of Salisbury, otherwise called Robert Halome clerk. General release of all actions real and personal. Dated 30 April 11 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 April.
April 19. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Thomas Iselham, Walter Chertesey, John Aldfelde and John Davy, each of London 'draper,' to set free Robert Cristendome of London 'draper,' if taken at suit of Richard Fyndelle averring threats.
April 26. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Thomas Dolfyn, John Stokes, each of London 'fysshemonger,' John Everarde of Middlesex and John Spondoun of Notynghamshire, in favour of William Mette 'draper' at suit of John Walpole.
April 1. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Nicholas Brademore 'surgeun,' John Moreys 'barbour,' Thomas Colney 'taillour' and Ector de Selande 'haburdassher,' all of London, in favour of John de Calys of London 'barbour' in regard to Lawrence Markes 'ficisian.'
April 26. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Assheby, William Archesdale, John Thirlleston and Michael Snelle, all of Shordiche, in favour of Robert Haynton chaplain in regard to Peter Clerke and John Holburne clerk.
May 1. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Lambarde, John Deverell, Thomas Gerveys and John Sebely of Wiltesir, in favour of John Walssh of New Sarum 'taillour' in regard to John Judde of New Sarum 'draper.'
April 20. Westminster.	To the same (eisdem). Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Lambarde, Robert Cottyng, Thomas Gerveys and Ralph Bolton of Wiltesir, in favour of John Sibely 'taillour.'
May 8. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Giles Lincoln of Lincolnshire, John Stoket of Berkshire, John Lacy and Robert William of Middlesex, in favour of John Banys in regard to John Melton.
May 10. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard James of Middlesex, John Haunay 'sporiour,' Robert atte Watre, both of London, and John Cherbury of Essex, in favour of David Reynolde 'taillour,' Nicholas Budlonde 'corsour,' Thomas Beeston, John Wilby, Alan Reynolde and John Beryer in regard to Maud Asshe.
	Nicholas de Thornton rector of Stanbrygge, cousin and heir of Thomas Colsoun of Manfelde, to John Frithbanke of Manfelde, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all lands, rents and services in Manfelde sometime of the said Thomas, which John Frithbanke has by feoffment of Mariota who was wife of the said Thomas. Witnesses: Thomas Wodlande, John Maywe of Sanbrigge (sic), John Clerke of the same. Dated St. Luke's day 22 Richard II.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment 15 May this year at the house of the converted [Jews] London before Simon Gaunstede clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year.
	Membrane 15d.
March [ (fn. 1) ]. Westminster.	To Thomas de Morley knight, Thomas Erpyngham, Simon Felbrigge knight, Edmund Oldehalle, Robert Marcham, John Wyntir and Thomas Derham and to the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas until Whitsuntide next, unless they shall have further order, in respect of the execution of letters patent appointing them to take information at suit of the prior of Wymundham, submitting that trespasses, extortions and grievances against him and the priory were committed by William Groute, Thomas Boteler and Robert Kempe.
	Henry Wake, son of Sir Hugh Wake knight, to Nicholas Bradshawe, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents, services and reversions in Clifton by Olneye co. Bukingham which were of the said Hugh. Dated 16 March 11 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 16 March.
March 15. Westminster.	Ralph earl of Westmerland, John Darell of Kent and Robert Rolleston to Hugh Mortymer esquire. Recognisance for 800l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire and Kent.
	Cancelled on payment.
	The said earl, John and Robert to the said Hugh. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. (as before).
	The said earl, John and Robert to the said Hugh. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. (as before).
	Both likewise cancelled.
April 5. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in respect of causing Lawrence Markes 'fecissian' a second time to find any security for keeping the peace at suit of John de Calys, and order by mainprise of John Blount knight, Hugh Boteller of Staffordshire, Roger Barbour of Hertfordshire and James Strete of London to set him free, if taken.
April 12. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Bukingham. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard Harwelle of Berkshire, Nicholas Horolde 'sherman,' Thomas Shirbourne 'shipman,' both of London, and John Pryncharde of Bukinghamshire, in favour of Robert Colyngryg in regard to John Neweman.
April 11. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Richard Walworth of London 'vynter,' John Abraham of Aylesbury, Richard Hukeley of Devon and Simon atte Wode of London 'vynter' to set free John Sadeler 'vynter,' if taken at suit of William Dalby 'hosteller' averring threats.
April 22. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in respect of causing Lawrence de Markys of London 'fisissian' a second time to find security for keeping the peace at suit of John Caleys of London 'barbour,' and order by mainprise of John Blount etc. (as above) to set him free, if taken.
May 6. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Richard Goolde, William Wode, Richard Bolte and Henry Kesewyke of the county of Suthampton to set free Simon Membury, if taken at suit of John Bretoun for trespass.
	Robert Scoggan, son and heir of Henry Scoggan of Reynham co. Norffolk, to Henry Maupas clerk, William Rees, Edmund Oldhall, Henry Kays clerk, Richard Bolton, John Ounnesby clerks, John Champeneys of Reynham, William his son, John Maunyng, Walter Eton, John Alderforde, Geoffrey Walsham, Thomas son of John Champeneys, John his brother and William Dersyngham, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all manors, messuages, tofts, lands, rents and services, villeins and all that goes with them, the services of freeholders and neifs, courts, leets, liberties, mills, ponds, waters, moors, marshes, ways, commons etc. Witnesses: Edmund de Thorp, Ralph Shelton, John Ingaldesthorp knights, John Bosoun, Thomas Hall, John Payne, William Plumpstede esquires, John Moweton, Thomas Scoggan, Thomas Barkere of Reynham. Dated Reynham, 6 May 11 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.
May 8. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Russyngton of Lincolnshire, Richard Baptiste, Robert Seyville of Cambridgeshire and John Michel of Salop, in favour of Thomas Bailly at suit of Joan Sergeaunt for detinue of her cattle.
	Membrane 14d.
	Robert son and heir of Henry Scoggan to William Champeneys of Reynham. Receipt and acquittance for 176l. 14s. 2d. upon a bond. Dated 8 May 11 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.
April 26. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against the then escheator in Lincolnshire, upon an information that Thomas late earl marshal on the day of his forfeiture had more goods and chattels than were specified in an inquisition taken before the late escheator by virtue of his office, which were concealed and withheld from the king, but order to proceed against John Belle of St. Botolphs, John Wassyngton and Richard Denton, with him appointed by letters patent of 18 July last to make inquisition what more the earl then had, to whose hands the same came, and the price or value thereof; as the said escheator has made oath in chancery that he was removed from office before that commission was executed.
April 26. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Richard Kays serjeant at arms, appointed with others to make inquisition in the city of London and the counties of Worcester, Gloucester, Oxford, Berkshire, Wiltesir and Bukingham concerning goods and chattels of Thomas late lord le Dispenser which pertain to the king by his forfeiture, to whose hands they came, the description and price or value thereof, to seize the same and bring them to the treasurer with all possible speed, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that commission came not to the said Richard's hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
May 2. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Thomas Kirkby, Lawrence Sely, Thomas Wolfet, all of London and Thomas Welforde in Gloucestershire to set free Richard Pilton, if taken at suit of the king and John Clopton 'skynner' for leaving John Clopton's service before the term agreed.
April 25. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order to give notice to William bishop of Karliol to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next in order to shew cause wherefore there ought not to be a stay pending the appeal of John Walman the elder, Thomas Penryce and William Boweman parishioners of his diocese, writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Robert Warcop of Westmerland, Nicholas Beaulieu, William Louther and Henry Kessewyk of Cumberland to set the appellants free, if taken; as at the request of the bishop, signifying that by his authority as ordinary they 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; but they have appealed to the papal see and for protection of the court of York, and the king has given them the day aforesaid; and Robert Warcop and the others have mainperned in chancery that they shall prosecute their appeals, and shall be in chancery at that day.
	Memorandum (in margin) that at that day the writ was not returned.
May 8. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert Warcop and Nicholas Blenkensop of Westmerland, Nicholas Barbour of London and Robert Osmonderlowe of Cumberland, in favour of William de Swale, William Grymbalde, John Lambe, John son of Thomas Johnson, Adam Fissher, Ellen Graunger, Richard Barker, Stephen Berwys, Thomas Gramery, Nicholas Rawelyn, John Hawemond chaplain, Emma Sandelhous, Robert de Bedeforde and Thomas Atkynson of Flemyngby, all of the said diocese.
	Vacated, because given up with the seal unbroken (in cera).
April 28. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Norffolk. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Thomas Fraunsham, William Vessy 'ferrour,' Bartholomew Astelee and Richard Heye of Norffolk, in favour of Thomas Deynes otherwise Spademan of Elsynge pending his appeal from Alexander bishop of Norwich.
	To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. [No entry follows.]
May 7. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Devon. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order to set free any lieges taken by virtue of any writs tested by William Hankeforde, John Cobleston, William Frye and Thomas Reymunde, justices appointed, William Hankeforde being one, upon complaint of John Sampsoun that William Sampsoun, William Venour and other evildoers and breakers of the peace by force of arms broke his houses at Plymmouth, assaulted, beat, wounded, imprisoned and evil entreated him there, and took and carried away his goods and chattels to the value of 300l., to make inquisition in Devon concerning the names of such evildoers and the truth of the trespass aforesaid, and to hear and determine the same; as because the said John by colour of that commission and of processes by those justices made has inflicted and ceases not daily to inflict upon divers lieges in Devon great number of oppressions, duresses, damages, excesses and intolerable grievances, taking, arresting and imprisoning many, wickedly and maliciously extorting sums of money etc. in contempt of the king, to his shame and the ruin and oppression of such lieges, the king after commanded those justices altogether to stay the further execution thereof.
March 11. Westminster.	John Sheffelde esquire is sent to the abbot and convent of Cirencestre co. Gloucester, to take of that house for life such maintenance as Edward de Coumbe esquire in his life time had therein. By K.
	Membrane 13d.
March 28. Wormegay.	To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of causing Gilbert Bryd clerk by whatever name to find security for keeping the peace at suit of any of the lieges, and order by mainprise of Richard Bryd, John Warner of Dokkyng, John Bryd and William Mussok of Norffolk, and upon his own undertaking to do or procure no hurt or harm to John Willy, Geoffrey Kay or any other of the people, to set him free, if taken.
May 3. Westminster.	To the guardians of the peace in Kent. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Quenylde of Kent, John Farley of Monks Farley co. Wiltesir, Peter Mildenhale of Brynkele co. Cantebrigge and John Richardesson of Stucle co. Huntingdon, in favour of Robert Parmonter of Sutton Valence co. Kent in regard to Richard Pestor clerk or any other of the people.
	To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Giles Bole, Thomas Rede, both of Devon, John de Badrisby and John Derby, both of Derbyshire, in favour of John Broun in regard to John Wykys 'taverner.'
	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William White of London 'brewer,' John Alexsaundre of Lincolnshire 'travelyngman,' John Clerke of London 'brewer' and Roger Grey of Devon, in favour of William Belgrave in regard to Peter Fishpelle 'girdeler' and Thomas Dalam clerk.
	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William Bereforde of Kent, John Tuxforde of Notynghamshire and Richard Germayn of London 'wever,' in favour of John Hogge and Katherine his wife in regard to Joan Joynour.
April 20. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Sperston of London, John Eylande of Northumberland esquires, Walter Dunmowe 'draper' and Stephen Talbot 'skynner,' both of London, in favour of William Appilby and Joan Barbour in regard to Thomas Dyer and Isabel Dyer.
April 26. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Estmonde and Nicholas Hemyngforde clerk of Huntingdonshire, Richard Water and John Lopham of Hertfordshire, in favour of William Sutton chaplain at suit of Richard Tredenne citizen and 'brewer' of London.
April 19. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Cusake, John Alisaundre 'travelyngman,' Hugh Richard and John Clerke 'brewer,' all of London, in favour of Alice Boneauntre in regard to William Fourneys and Isabel his wife.
April 12. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Kent. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Bowen of Penbroke, Richard Tredene of London 'bruer,' John Holewelle 'taillour' and William Matfenne 'taillour,' both of London, in favour of Richard Prideaux in regard to John Louelle and Joan his wife.
April 30. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Thomas Berton of Bukinghamshire, John Langele of Hertfordshire, John Thorleston and Adam Hunte of Middlesex, in favour of John vicar of Shordyche in regard to John Holburne clerk.
April 23. Westminster.	To the guardians of the peace in Kent. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William atte Nasse 'cordwaner,' John Mau 'carpenter,' John Warmyngton 'draper,' and John Vynch 'cordwaner,' all of London, in favour of Robert Cotynge in regard to Christian de Dene, William his son and Adam brother of William.
May 2. Westminster.	To the guardians of the peace in Kent. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Thomas Busshe, William Godfray of Kent, Richard Langeforde 'bocher' and Thomas Lopynge 'bargeman,' both of London, in favour of Christian de Deyne, Adam de Deyne and William de Deyne in regard to Robert Cotynge.
May 10. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Thomas Kirkeby of Middlesex, Peter Cressyngham of Norffolk, William Carnaby of London and William Welforth of Surrey, in favour of John Clopton 'skynner' in regard to Richard Pylton 'baker' and John Lely 'peutrere.'
May 8. Westminster.	To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert Spaigne 'tapecer,' John Morys 'barbour,' Thomas Thorne 'barbour' and Arnald Gynes, all of London, in favour of Alice Alwarde in regard to John Damport.
May 7. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis by mainprise of John Straunge, William Deynte, Peter Balowe of Middlesex and John Benlandes of Yorkshire, in favour of Robert Brettevyle in regard to Richard Mayhewe.
	To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Robert Maltby 'bladsmyth,' John Scame, both of London, Thomas Hayton of Yorkshire esquire and John Stanton of London 'cosour,' in favour of Richard Horshulle in regard to any of the people.
	To the sheriff of Kent. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Richard Wytham of London 'taillour,' John Feryby esquire, Richard Estwyke 'skynner' and Richard Payn, both of London, and of Alan Seintjuste esquire, in favour of the said Alan and of Alan and Stephen his sons in regard to John Louelle and Joan his wife.
April 23. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Christopher de Tildesley 'goldsmyth,' Andrew Brade esquire, both of London, Hugh Barton of Northumberland and Hugh de Tildesley of Lancashire, in favour of James de Roode of Westvall' and Concius Knolles in regard to John Kirkeby.
	Robert Scoggan, son and heir of Henry Scoggan, to Thomas Halle of Helweton, John Payn esquire, John Mouton, Thomas Barkere of Reyngham and Thomas Scoggan. Letter of attorney, appointing them to deliver to Henry Maupas clerk, William Rees, Edmund Oldhalle, Henry Kays clerk, Richard Bolton clerk, John Ounnesby clerk, John Champeneys of Reyngham, William his son, John Maunyng, Walter Eton, John Alderforde, Geoffrey Walsham, Thomas son of John Champeneys, John his brother and William Dersyngham seisin of the manors of Havyles and Rouses in Reyngham, and of a messuage sometime of Edmund de Reyngham, a toft called Wardes, and all lands, rents and services there and elsewhere in Norffolk sometime of John Scoggan uncle of the said Robert, or of the said Henry his father. Witnesses: Edmund Thorp, Ralph Shelton, John Ingaldesthorp knights, John Bosoun, William Plumstede. Dated Reyngham, Tuesday the feast of the Annunciation 11 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.
May 1. Westminster.	To the sheriffs of Norwich. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Edmund Wynter, John Alderforde and John Yonge of Norffolk to set free William Folkes, if taken at suit of the king and Luke Hauberke for leaving the said Luke's service before the term agreed.
April 17. Westminster.	Robert Sewale to Robert Neuport and Robert Eston clerk. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex.
	Membrane 12d.
April 29. Westminster.	To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of John Westbury the younger, Robert Andrewe, Lawrence Estweyn and Robert Salmon, all of Wiltesir, to set free William Calabre, Henry Hasarde of Gloucestershire, Thomas Calabre and John Bayworth, if taken at suit of John Cokeyn for trespass.
May 5. Westminster.	To William Hankeforde, John Cobleston, William Frye and Thomas Reymunde, appointed upon complaint of John Sampsoun, that William Sampsoun, William Venour and other evildoers and breakers of the peace by force of arms broke his houses at Plymmouth etc. (as above, p. 104), to make inquisition in Devon etc. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of further executing that commission, and order to tell the complainant to obtain writs of trespass, if he shall think fit; as John Sampsoun by colour etc. (as above).
March 7. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Hugh Burnell, appointed with others to make inquisition in Salop concerning all sums of money and other profits etc. to the king pertaining which were by sheriffs, escheators, alnagers, customers, controllers, and other accountable officers there whatsoever [converted] to their own use and profit, not charging themselves therewith in their accounts at the exchequer nor contenting the king thereof, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that commission came never to his hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
April 30. Westminster.	To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Warke, appointed by letters patent of 6 December 5 Henry IV one of the collectors of the subsidy upon wool, hides and woolfells in the port of Berwick upon Twede and in singular the ports and places adjacent, but order to proceed against others who did meddle therein; as that commission came never to his hands, as he has made oath in chancery.
	Robert Scoggan, son and heir of Henry Scoggan of Reynham co. Norffolk, to Henry Maupas clerk, William Rees, Edmund Oldhalle, Henry Kays clerk, Richard Bolton clerk, John Ounnesby clerk, John Champeneys of Reynham, William his son, John Maunynge, Walter Eton, John Alderforde, Geoffrey Walsham, Thomas son of John Champeneys, John his brother and William Dersyngham, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manors of Havyles and Rouses in Reynham, and of a messuage sometime of Edmund Reynham, a toft called Wardes, and all lands, rents and services there and elsewhere in Norffolk sometime of John Scoggan uncle of the grantor or of Henry his said father, with villeins and all that goes with them, the services of freeholders and neifs, courts, leets, liberties, quittances, mills, ponds, waters, moors, marshes, ways, paths, commons, pastures etc. thereto belonging. Witnesses: Edmund de Thorp, Ralph Shelton, John Ingaldesthorp knights, John Bosoun, Thomas Halle, John Payn, William Plumpstede esquires, John Moweton, Thomas Scoggan, Thomas Barkere of Reynham. Dated Reynham, Tuesday the feast of the Annunciation 11 Henry IV.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.
April 13. Westminster.	To the prior and convent of Christchurch London. Request and order to take again letters patent made to John (Johanna) Ayscowe the king's serjeant concerning a maintenance in that priory which he has by grant of the king, to admit the said John and Margaret his wife, and minister to them such maintenance for life, and to the longest liver, making and delivering to them other letters patent under the common seal of the priory with mention of what they shall take, and writing again by the bearers what they will do; as John Ayscowe is of a mind to demise his estate therein to the end that he and his wife may have it, and the king has granted it to them. By p.s. [6530.]