Close Rolls, Henry V: November 1416

Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry V: Volume 1, 1413-1419. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1929.

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'Close Rolls, Henry V: November 1416', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry V: Volume 1, 1413-1419, (London, 1929) pp. 370-374. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen5/vol1/pp370-374 [accessed 11 April 2024]

November 1416

Nov. 9.
Westminster.		 Richard Lakan knight of Salop to Thomas Haseley. Recognisance for 100s., to be levied etc. in Salop.
Nov. 12.
Westminster.		 Agnes Brambeleshille of London to William Mymmes and John Bate citizens and fishmongers of London. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in the city of London.
Nov. 13.
Westminster.		 John Lumley knight to Thomas Brounflete esquire and Thomas Langton of the bishopric of Durham esquire. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Membrane 12d.
John Trussell knight to William Almanbury, William Aslakby clerks and John Aslakby, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all the lands, rents and services with view of frankpledge etc. in 'Litilthorp' by Northburgh co. Leycester which the grantor had by feoffment of Thomas Grene knight, Robert Veer, Ralph Parles, Robert Chiselden, William Danby and Henry Michel. Witnesses: John Blaket knight, Thomas Pegge, Geoffrey Poutrell, Richard Friday, Hugh Blaby. Dated Thursday before St. Katherine 4 Henry V.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 November.
William Rody citizen of London to Richard Whetington mercer and John Tolyngton 'correour' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels moveable and immovable, quick and dead within the said city and suburbs and elsewhere within the realm and without. Dated London, 31 March 4 Henry V.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 December.
John Hende citizen of London to William Bourgcher knight, John Shadeworth citizen of London, Robert de Teye, Richard Baynarde, Robert Neuport, John Boteler, Robert Fwetyngham citizens and 'drapers' of London, John Fraye, John Basset, Richard Thorp parson of St. Swythun London, John Branketre citizen and 'fyshmonger,' John Bernerys parson of Little Chishulle and John Warde of Essex, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of his manor of Maskerelisbery in White Rothyng, and all other his lands, rents and services there. Witnesses: John Cambregge, John Hokkele, Stephen Fryth esquire, John Elton, William Halton, Richard Mose, John Rolle. Dated Rothynge aforesaid, Sunday before St. Matthew 10 Henry IV.
John Hende (as above) to John Lucas and William Clerke. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give William Bourghcher knight (and the others above named) seisin of the manor of Maskelelysbery and lands etc. in White Rothynge. Dated (as the last).
John Hende (as before) to William Bourghcher knight, John Shadworth citizen of London, John son of William Dorewarde, Robert de Teye, Robert Neuport, Richard Baynarde, Robert Rykedoun, John Fray, Stephen atte Fryth, Richard Thorp clerk, John Cooke clerk and John Warde, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of his manors of Little Canefelde, Little Chishulle and Bradewelle by Coggeshale and his manor called Pycottes in Great Salynge co. Essex, two messuages, three mills, 800 acres of land, 32 acres of meadow, 72 acres of wood, 13l. 13s. 4d. of rent and a rent of two cocks and twenty hens, with wards, marriages, reliefs, escheats, rents and services of freeholders and neifs in Bradewelle, Ferynge, Stystede, Coggeshale, Bokkynge, Cressynge, Pateswyke, Great Salynge, Berdfelde Salynge, Shaldeforde, Little Chishulle and Great Chishulle thereto belonging, the advowsons of the churches of Little Chyshulle and Bradewelle and all other lands, rents and services in those towns which he has at this date. Witnesses: John Howarde, William de Coggeshale, Thomas Marny knights, John Basset, John Hokkele, John House, John atte Parke, John Holyfolde, John Marler. Dated Bradewelle by Coggeshale, Thursday after Trinity 4 Henry V.
John Hende (as before) to William Bourghcher knight (and the others last above named), their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manors of Langeport in Lede, 'Olde Romeneye,' Ryngewelde and Charlton by Dovorre co. Kent, and all other his lands and the rents and services of all his tenants with wards, marriages, reliefs, heriots, escheats, reversions etc. in Lede, 'Olde Romeneye, Newe Romeneye,' Dovorre and Ryngewelde co. Kent, and the advowsons of the churches of 'Olde Romeneye,' Ryngewelde and Charlton. Witnesses: John Monyn, John Gertone, Thomas Marchaunt, Adam Malet, Robert Hardy. Dated Ryngewelde, Thursday after Trinity 4 Henry V.
John Hende (as before) to William Barbour, Adam Malet clerk and John Petit the younger. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give William Bourghcher knight (and the others last above named) seisin of the manors of Langeport etc. and the lands, advowsons etc. (last above mentioned). Dated Thursday after Trinity 4 Henry V.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings and charters, 3 December this year.
Nov. 16.
Westminster.		 To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause proclamation to be made, that all lieges who will obtain the grace and pardon granted by the king in the parliament holden at Westminster in 2 Henry V shall before the quinzaine of Michaelmas next at latest sue for their charters of pardon if they think fit, although lately the king ordered them to cause proclamation to be made that all such lieges should so sue before Easter last; as the king has prolonged his grace and pardon until the day named. By K.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
Membrane 11d.
Nov. 17.
Westminster.		 William Sibthorp esquire to Nicholas Wymbysshe clerk. Recognisance for 10 marks, to be levied etc. in Notynghamshire.
(Cancelled).
Nov. 18.
Westminster.		 John Langton to the king. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Condition, that in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next he shall appear in person in chancery, and make answer to all that shall be laid against him on behalf of the king in all matters which concern the master or hospital of St. Leonard York, or else that certificate shall be that day given in chancery by Thomas bishop of Durham or Ralph earl of Westmerland of an agreement made between him and the said master.
Vacated, because by letters patent under his seal, which are on the chancery file for 5 Henry V, the earl did certify that the parties are agreed.
Robert Bussy, son and heir of Robert Bussy and of Agnes his wife, to Thomas de Barton. Gift for life with warranty of all the lands, rents and services of his said mother in Shilton, now called Silton Paynell, and in Kepwyk, reciting a charter (text follows) dated Shilton, Palm Sunday 1 Henry V, and witnessed by Adam de Leeke, William de Dunby, John de Shepeley, William de Brandesby and Robert Forster of Alverton, whereby she in her widowhood gave all the lands etc. there which descended to her by inheritance with warranty to the said Thomas for his life. Witnesses: John de Etton, William de Ivre knights, Christopher Boynton, William de Danby, John Shypley. Dated Monday the feast of St. Clement 4 Henry V.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 November.
William Trussell knight, nephew and heir of Frances who was wife of William Clopton knight, to William Clopton of Melforde esquire, William Paston of Paston, Thomas Milde and John Smyth parson of Wetyng, their heirs and assigns. Grant of the reversion after the death of William Clopton knight of the manor and advowson of Oxenede, and of all other lands, rents and services in Oxenede, Skeyton, Brampton, Burgh, Tutyngton, Marsham and Aylesham co. Norffolk which were of Robert Salle knight or the said Frances, and which William Clopton knight now holds for life with reversion to the grantor and his heirs. Dated 3 December 4 Henry V.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 December.
Dec. 6.
Westminster.		 To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made, that all lieges retained upon the late expedition to France, to whom for furtherance thereof were pledged certain jewels of the king of no small value for payment of their wages for one quarter of a year, shall be in person before the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer at Westminster with all speed, there to account with the king, when he shall cause ready payment to be made of all that may be found due to them, and further that under pain of forfeiting all their goods they shall safe keep those jewels, not selling, spending, or eloigning them until the determination of their accounts; as the king's will is that what is lacking of their wages shall speedily be paid, and the jewels given up, and that this be brought to the knowledge of all concerned. By K.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England and to the chancellor in the county palatine of Lancaster.
[Fœdera.]
William Bradwardyn esquire to Thomas Caundisshe, son and heir of John Caundisshe citizen and broiderer of London, who by indentures of 30 June 4 Henry V is bound to him in 100l. for performance of certain covenants therein specified. Release of all actions by virtue of the same. Dated 1 October 4 Henry V.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 December.
Membrane 10d.
Nov. 16.
Westminster.		 John Joce of Middelsex to Thomas Chaucer esquire. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Middlesex.
Thomas Chaucer of Oxfordshire esquire to John Joce of Middlesex. Recognisance for 20l. payable on the feast of St. Lawrence next, to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire.
The said Thomas to the said John. Like recognisance for 40l. payable on Michaelmas day 1420.
Nov. 21.
Westminster.		 John de Tuxforde to William Meryng of Notynghamshire esquire. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Notynghamshire.
Condition, that the said John and Katherine his wife shall keep and perform the award of John de Assheton knight and Nicholas Conyngeston arbitrators chosen on their behalf and Thomas Rempston knight and John Flete on behalf of the said Alexander (sic) touching the title and possession of a third part of the manor of Little Markham with appurtenances in Little Markham, Tuxforde, Milton and Bevercote, concerning which the said Alexander did arraign against them an assize of novel disseisin before Robert Tirwhit and his fellows justices of assize, now determined by his non-suit.
Nov. 20.
Westminster.		 William Meryng (as above) to John de Tuxforde. (Like) recognisance.
Condition that Alexander Meryng and William Meryng shall keep etc. (as above).
Dec. 1.
Westminster.		 John Kelsham esquire of Kent to Robert Wydyngton, Elizabeth his wife and John Perveys citizens of London. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in Kent.
Nov. 13.
Westminster.		 To H. archbishop of York. Order, as he loves the king and the estate of the realm and desires the honour and advantage of the church of England, for urgent business affecting the king etc. to summon a convocation of the clergy of his province in the cathedral church of St. Peter York or elsewhere before the Epiphany next, to treat etc. concerning the same and other things which shall be laid before them.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in chancery 4 November this year by Robert Howme and Thomas Santon citizens of York, to have William Alne citizen of York in chancery upon warning received, and undertaking by him under the same pain that he shall appear there.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in chancery 31 October this year by Thomas Benton 'steynour,' William Seburgh 'peyntour,' John Walker 'steynour,' and John Cley 'taillour,' all of London, for John Davy of London 'peyntour,' that he shall not withdraw from the court without licence thereof.
Membrane 9d.
John Hende citizen of London to John Heyne, Geoffrey Melwarde, Edmund Kere, John Burgate, Roger Burgeys and John Rowe. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give William Bourghcher knight, John Shadworth citizen of London, John son of William Dorewarde, Robert de Teye, Robert Neuport, Richard Baynarde, Robert Rykedoun, John Fray, Stephen atte Fyrth, Richard Thorp clerk, John Cooke clerk, and John Warde or their attorney seisin of the manors of Little Canefelde, Little Chyshulle and Bradewelle by Coggeshale, the manor called Pycottes in Great Salynge, two messuages, three mills, 800 acres of land, 32 acres of meadow, 72 acres of wood, 13l. 13s. 4d. of rent and a rent of two cocks and twenty hens, with wards, marriages etc. and the rents and services of all his freeholders and neifs in Bradewelle, Ferynge, Stystede, Coggeshale, Bokkyng, Cressyng, Pateswyke, Great Salynge, Berdefelde Salynge, Shaldeforde, Little Chyshulle and Great Chishulle co. Essex thereto belonging, the advowsons of the churches of Little Chyshulle and Bradewell, and all other his lands, rents and services in the said towns. Dated Thursday after Trinity 2 Henry V.
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