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Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1947.

'Close Rolls, Henry VI: 1456-1457', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VI: Volume 6, 1454-1461, (London, 1947) pp. 180-189. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen6/vol6/pp180-189 [accessed 23 April 2024]

1456-1457


	1457.

Oct. 8. Westminster.	William Grey, son and heir of Margaret Grey lady of Wilton, to Thomas Grey lord of Rychemond. Recognisance for 5,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex.
	Condicion, that he shall not interrupte, vexe nor trobyll, nor his heires nor none other by labour, strength or title the same Thomas nor none othyr havyng his state, right or title in and of the maners, londes etc. that the seide William hathe relesyde to him be dede enrolled in the chauncery or other dede or mater of recorde, but at all tymes be redy to do any thyng in strenthyng of the state etc. of the seide Thomas. English.
	Membrane 27d.
	Robert Cosyn citizen and mercer of London, to Roger Tonge common clerk of the city of London, Thomas Shotbolte 'gentilman,' Geoffrey Coytemore 'gentilman,' Richard Langton 'gentilman,' William Skyddemore mercer, William Howell citizen and mercer of London, Alexander Brok 'salter' and William Clerk, both 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 one silver spoon. Dated London, 6 November, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 December.
	Margery Ederyche of London widow, to Walter Hale esquire, John Andrewe 'habirdassher,' John Tylte barber, William Parker 'habirdassher,' William Halehede draper citizens of London and Thomas Hall of Est Grenewych co. Kent 'baker,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to her due. Dated 20 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 December.
	Thomas Freman 'gentilman,' to Robert Freman his son, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due within the realm. Dated 21 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 December.
	Henry Frowyk the younger esquire, son of Thomas Frowyk esquire, John Lawley of London 'gentilman' and John Eston, to Richard Illyngworth. Bond in 120l. payable on the feast of the Purification next. Dated 20 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Henry and John Eston, 23 December.
	Henry Frowyk the younger (as above), to Richard Illyngworth. Bond in 600l. payable on Easter day next. Dated 20 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Condition, that he shall not alien, sell nor pledge any lands whereof he or any other to his use is seised, nor charge or encumber the same to any man but Richard Illyngworth, who at terms agreed shall pay him such sum as may be agreed between them.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 December.
	Thomas Hore citizen and 'sporyour' of London, to Robert Legh carpenter and William Page 'sporyour' citizens 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 or over seas, and all debts to him due. Dated London, 22 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 December.
	William Hogekyns citizen and grocer of London, to John Dyve 'gentilman' and William Eyre citizen and 'pewtrer' 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 London, 20 December 1456, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 December.
	William Dryffelde citizen and 'sherman' of London, to John Newman citizen and 'sherman' of London, his executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Dated 29 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 December.
	John Philip citizen and 'hurer' of London, to John atte Wode citizen and brewer of London, his 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; and he has put John atte Wode in possession thereof. Dated London, 9 December 1456, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 January.
	1456.
	Membrane 26d.
	Thomas Freman 'gentilman,' to Robert Freman his son and Robert Pecok citizen and grocer of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due within the realm. Dated 5 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 December.
	Simon Bertelot of Goldangre co. Essex, to William Tyllyng citizen and tailor of London, John Hedyche the elder of Tolleshunt Mawger and Richard Hedyche of Goldangre, their executors and assigns. Gift with warranty of all his goods and chattels in Goldangre and elsewhere in Essex, at sea and within the realm, and all debts to him due within the realm. Dated 6 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 December.
	Nicholas Baryngton of London 'hostiller,' to Thomas Luyte 'gentilman' and Robert Esyngwolde citizen and 'bruer' 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 1 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 December.
	Robert Cosyn citizen and mercer of London, to John Prisot chief justice of the Common Bench, Thomas Pygot 'gentilman' and Ralph Kempe citizen and mercer, both 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 one small silver 'goblet.' Dated London, 8 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 December.
	1457.
	Declaration of Robert Fowler of Bray in Berkshire gentilman, that in the weke afore Easter, 13 Henry VI, John Martyn justice delivered to him atte his manoir of Gravene co. Kent a dede sealed with his seal of the manor of Appulderfelde made to Thomas Foxle and Theobaude his wyfe for their lyves, but whether made onely in the name of the said Martyn or joyntlie with other he is not remembred, but as of any former feoffement to John Martyn a fore that Thomas Foxle enfeoffed the cardynall of Wynchestre, Sir Raynold West lord de la Warre and John Martyn joyntlie with other he herde never worde therof duryng the lyfe of Thomas Foxle nor sethen till within this half yere, notwithstondyng he was nyghe kynnesman to Thomas Foxle and in his trust and favour, and dyd him service in his hous many yeres and dayes afore his decesse, therfore he dares say that John Martyn was never enfeoffed of the manoir of Appulderfelde but joyntlie with the cardynall and other; as of any lettres of attorney made by John Martyn to deliver seisyn, or by the said Thomas and Theobaude to resceyve seisyn, which deponent receyved of John Martyn, he is not remembred that were he sawe any; that whaune he had received the dede he rode to Appulderfelde, and is remembred it was nygh nyght or he cam thider, and he redde the dede to John Marchaunt at that tyme there fermour, the whiche John seide how he herde William Uvedale esquier which duelled there fastby sey and swere, that yf he myght wite any man come thider to interrupte his revenez Thomas Uvedale's possession of the said manoir, whiche he had of the yifte of Thomas Foxle by souffraunce of the cardynall and other his feoffees with Elizabeth his doughter in maryage, he shulde sore repente it and he myght take him there, wherfore he yave deponent counsaill to departe on the morowe by tymes, and so he did three hoeures afore day withoute any more langage of the dede; and as for any lyvere of seisyn other wyse thanne rehersed, he never made noane nor knewe any made. Date 24 November, 35 Henry VI. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 February.
	John Mungeam of Rochestre co. Kent 'saddeller,' to William Haydok 'marchaunt,' Thomas More 'gentilman,' both of London, and Thomas Hertwell, their heirs, assigns and executors. Gift of all his goods and chattels, property, merchandise and wares within the realm and elsewhere on either side the sea, and all debts to him due. Dated Rochestre, 2 January, 34 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 February this year.
	George Felmay citizen and skinner of London, to John Barnewell citizen and fishmonger of London, William West 'gentilman,' William Cowper 'gentilman,' Daniel Baugham of London 'barbour' and John Bromley 'dyer,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm and elsewhere on either side the sea. Dated 15 July, 33 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February this year.
	Robert Test citizen and vintner of London, to John Gedge vintner and Richard Estey 'barbour' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due. Dated 16 February, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 February.
	Membrane 25d.
	William Eyton citizen and barber of London, to John Homborston vintner and Richard Estey barber citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one silver piece. Dated 4 November, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 January.
	John Leventhorp of Suthwerk co. Surrey esquire, to Katherine his wife, Thomas Stodvyle 'gentilman,' William Leventhorp esquire and John Leventhorp 'gentilman,' their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, debts and chattels within the realm or elsewhere. Dated 4 January, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 January.
	1456.
Sept. 23. Coventry.	To the abbot and convent of St. Augustine Grymesby co. Lincoln. Nomination of Simon Par of the king's closet to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot's new creation they are bound to one of the king's clerks, until by them provided with a benefice. By p.s. [10204.]
	1457.
	John Caryngton citizen and 'blaksmyth' of London, to Thomas Fetherston vintner, John Coke skinner and John Scotte 'sherman' citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm. Dated 13 January, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 January.
	John Dawes citizen and draper of London, to Henry Wyndesore of the chancery and Richard Fetiplace citizen and draper of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels, and all debts to him due within the realm. Dated 20 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 January.
	Richard Dode citezein and barboure of London and John Vynt of Berkyng co. Essex clerk. Endenture witnessing an agreement that Richard Dode, his heires and executours shall fynde unto John Vynt mete and drynk and also bed duryng his lyf as well in sekenesse as in helthe within the hous of the saide Richard, and after his dissese shall do a trentall to be songen in the chirche of Seynt Margarete in Berkyng for the soules of Piers Vynt and Edithe his wif fader and moder to John Vynt, the soule of John Vynt and alle cristen soules, for which fyndyng and trentall, and for many other costes and charges susteyned for him, John Vynt hath graunted unto Richard Dode and his heires after the decesse of John Vynt the reversion of alle his londes etc. in Berkyng, as in a graunte therof in the chauncerye enrolled of record appereth. Yeven 12 January, 35 Henry VI. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 19 January.
	Robert Osgot citizen and skinner of London, to John Norys the elder, John Forster, Henry Dunmowe and John Stok citizens and skinners 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; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one silver cup with cover. Dated 20 January, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 January.
	William Gardener citizen and fishmonger of London, to George Style of London 'gentilman,' Richard Rawlyn grocer, John Gardener mercer, William Pynder tailor and Richard Hynton scrivener citizens of London, their executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods, wares and chattels in London and elsewhere throughout the realm, and all debts and sums of money to him due therein. Dated 22 January, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 January.
	Joan Bell of London widow, to Thomas Bernewell and William Waleys citizens and fishmongers of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels in the city and suburbs of London and elsewhere within the realm, and all debts to her due. Dated London, 8 (sic) February, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 (sic) February.
	1456.
	Membrane 24d.
	Baldwin Mountfort knight, to Edmund Mountfort esquire, his heirs and assigns. Charter of the manor and advowson of Ilmyngdon co. Warrewyk, and warranty against Edmund abbot of St. Peter Westminster and his successors. Witnesses: Robert Grey, Richard Bracebrigge, Humphrey Wyllynham esquires, John Dodde of Tysho, William Okeley. Dated Saturday after the Conception of the Virgin, 35 Henry VI.
	Baldwin Mountfort knight, to Richard Mountfort clerk and Robert Mountfort esquire. Letter of attorney, appointing them to give Edmund Mountfort esquire seisin of the manor and advowson of Ilmyngdon. Dated (as the last).
	Baldwin Mountfort knight, to Humphrey duke of Buckingham, Humphrey Stafford knight his firstborn son and James earl of Wiltesir, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Coleshull co. Warrewyk and all lands etc. there sometime of William Mountfort knight his father, and warranty (as above). Dated 11 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Declaration of Baldwin Mountfort knyght, understanding that it is noysed that he shuld make an estate to Richard erle of Warrewyk and other of the maners of Ilmyngdon and Colshull, that he never made an estate, graunt ner leasse of the maner of Ilmyngdoun to the erle nor to none other, but duryng his possession therein hylde the courtes in his owne name, and toke all the profeites to his owne use, unto the tyme that he has made a knowlech of a fyne therof to Humfrey duke of Bukyngham and his cofeffees; as for the maner of Colleshull he made a dede of feoffement thereof (Latin text follows), dated 26 July, 32 Henry VI, witnessed by Ralph Grevyle, Humphrey Wylyngham and Richard Verney, to Simon Mountfort esquire and Richard Chapham and to their assigns for two years, with remainder to Edward earl of March, (fn. 1) Edmund earl of Pembroke, Richard earl of Warrewyk, Anne his wife, John Gryffyth knight, William Ludlowe esquire and Robert Mountfort son of the grantor for their lives, rendering to him 100l. a year, and reserved power again to enter and hold the same in his first estate if that rent be six weeks in arrear, to that entent to performe his wylle and to refeffe him or any other persones he wolde name, but not withstondyng was never lyveray, seson nor possession delyvered by the dede, and he never made astate, graunt or leasse to eny persone save by the seide dede; furthermore that atte the makyng of the dede afore and after he occupied the seyde maner and the profittes etc. atte all tymes toke to his awnne use. Yeven the Wednesday in the Concepcion of oure Lady, 35 Henry VI. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writings in chancery at Coventre, 12 December.
	1457.
	Thomas Lucas citizen and cutler of London, to Thomas Noke citizen and 'stokfisshmonger' of London and Thomas Croxton 'gentilman,' their 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; and he has hereby put them in possession thereof. Dated London, 20 October 1456, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 18 January.
	Thomas Wadyn' 'marchaunt,' to Stephen Morys citizen and 'shipwright' of London, Thomas Croxton 'gentilman' and John Batte citizen and 'iremonger' of London, their 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; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one silver cup. Dated 10 December, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 January.
	Thomas Hasyll citizen and 'botelmaker' of London, to William Gysburgh 'gentilman,' John Horsman citizen and tailor, both of London, and Alice wife of the grantor, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm. Dated 1 February, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 February.
Feb. 26. Westminster.	Robert Hiche of the parish of St. Mary Matfeloun without 'Algate' London, to John Payn. Recognisance for 40s., to be levied etc. in the said parish.
	1456.
	Membrane 23d.
	William Joyntour late of Beauchehampton co. Bukingham 'gentilman,' to John Mody of Gloucestershire 'gentilman,' his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Beauchehampton and all lands, rents and services thereto pertaining, of all other lands etc. in Bukinghamshire, and of a moiety of the advowson of Beauchehampton church, all which were of John Wolfe sometime of Beauchehampton. Dated 16 October, 33 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 November this year.
	William Joyntour of Beauchampton esquire, to Richard duke of York, Edward earl of March, Edmund earl of Rotelonde, John Gyse esquire, Thomas Wylbygh, Geoffrey Holford and John Mody and to the heirs and assigns of John Mody. Charter with warranty of the manor of Beauchampton and the advowson of a mediety of the church, and of all his lands, rents, reversions and services in Beauchampton. Witnesses: John Edy esquire, William Parkare, John Breton, William Egle, John Hedde. Dated Beauchehampton, 3 November, 32 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 November this year.
	Henry Tournay citizen and grocer of London, to John Kelk goldsmith, Thomas Fitz skinner and Richard Fitz Geffrey grocer 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; and he has put them in possession thereof by delivery of one silver cup. Dated 13 November, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 November.
	Robert Calwodelegh, to William Pleeghe parson of Calwodelegh, Thomas Mayer, Alice Beauchamp and Ralph More parson of Lokkesbeare, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his messuages, lands, rents, reversions and services in Calwodelegh, Moggeford and Hylle, with wards, marriages, reliefs, homages, escheats etc. and the advowson of Calwodelegh church. Witnesses: John Avenell, Simon Bernevyll, Robert Sedburgh. Dated Calwodelegh, 2 September, 10 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 November this year.
	Philippa Kent, late the wife of Henry Kent citizen and draper of London and his administratrix, to Margaret countess of Shrewsbury. General release of all personal actions and appeals. Dated 18 November, 35 Henry VI.
	Philippa Kent (as above), to Lewis Talbot knight. (Like) release. Dated (as the last).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 22 November.
Nov. 22. Westminster.	Thomas Throkmerton of Throkmerton co. Worcester, Thomas Porthaleyn of London esquires, Geoffrey Holford of Frampton upon Severn 'gentilman' and Thomas Lymerykke of Cirencestre 'gentilman,' both co. Gloucester, to Philippa who was wife of Henry Kent citizen and draper of London, William Kene esquire and Walter Stekker. Recognisance for 50 marks payable on Whitsunday next, to be levied etc. in the counties and city aforesaid.
	Cancelled upon the acknowledgment of Philippa Kent, 1 June.
	The said Thomas, Thomas, Geoffrey and Thomas, to the said Philippa, William and Walter. Like recognisance payable on the feast of St. Martin in winter 1457.
	Cancelled upon like acknowledgment, 12 November, 36 Henry VI.
	(The same), to (the same). Like recognisance payable on Whitsunday 1458.
	Cancelled upon like acknowledgment, 23 May, 36 Henry VI.
	(The same), to (the same). Like recognisance payable on the feast of St. Martin in winter 1458.
	Cancelled upon acknowledgment of the said Walter, 14 November, 37 Henry VI.
	(The same), to (the same). Like recognisance payable on the feast of St. Martin in winter 1459.
	Cancelled upon like acknowledgment, 21 May, 37 Henry VI (sic).
Dec. 12. Coventry.	John Seuycle, Thomas Catesby, each of London 'mercer,' and Richard Russell, to the king. Recognisance for 200l. payable in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, to be levied etc. in London.
	Condition, that the said John shall appear in person before the king and council in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next.
Dec. 13. Coventry.	William Cantelowe citizen and alderman of London, to the king. Recognisance for 1,000 marks payable in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, to be levied etc. in London.
	(Like) condition in regard to the said William.
	1457.
Jan. 28. Westminster.	(The said) William, to the king. (Like) recognisance payable 9 May next.
	(Like) condition for his appearance on 9 May next.
Jan. 28. Westminster.	John Seuycle, Thomas Catesby, each of London 'mercer,' to the king. Recognisance for 200l. payable on Thursday next, to be levied etc. in London.
	(Like) condition for appearance of the said John on Thursday next.
	Membrane 22d.
	John Rede the elder citizen and fishmonger of London, to John Gloucester of the exchequer 'gentilman,' John Walker of London 'gentilman,' John Combe 'gentilman' and John Rede the younger 'fysshmonger,' both of London, their heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels in London and elsewhere within the realm and on either side the sea, and all debts to him due on either side thereof. Dated London, 2 January, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 February.
	Agnes Chetewode, late the wife of Thomas Chetewode knight, to Ralph Legh esquire. Gift with warranty, for unpaid service, of a yearly rent of 5 marks to be taken during her life of and in the manor of Chetewode co. Bukingham. Dated 4 February, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February.
	William Attelburgh, son and heir of Reynold Attelburgh late of Attelburgh co. Warrewyk, to Henry Botiller and Richard Braytofte. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents, reversions and services, mills, waters, fisheries, stews, stanks etc. in Chelverescoton sometime of Robert Cotull. Witnesses: Thomas Littelton serjeant at law, John Abell, Edward Durant, Edward Briscowe. Dated 5 February, 35 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 February.
	Alexander Lounde of Southcave, John Persay of Ryton in Rydall and John Dawnay of Cowyk, all co. York esquires, to Robert Sheffeld of 'Westboterwyke' co. Lincoln esquire. Bond in 400 marks payable on Michaelmas day next. Dated 11 July, 34 Henry VI.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Kyngeston upon Hull, 2 January this year, before John prior of the Carthusian house or church by Kyngeston upon Hull and John prior of Northfereby by Hesyll, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file.
	Robert Sheffeld of 'Westbutterwyke' co. Lincoln, John Portyngton of Portyngton co. York and Richard Billesby of Billesby co. Lincoln esquires, to Alexander Lounde (as above). (Like) bond. Dated (as the last).
	(Like) memorandum of acknowledgment.