Close Rolls, Richard II: February 1381

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 1, 1377-1381. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1914.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: February 1381', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 1, 1377-1381, (London, 1914) pp. 501-504. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol1/pp501-504 [accessed 26 March 2024]

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February 1381

Feb. 14.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas, and order to discharge William Stile, lately appointed with William Cogan knight and others in Somerset and with John Mautravers and others in Dorset surveyor and controller of the assessment and collection of the subsidy of three groats upon every lay person; as the king has removed him for that he is escheator of the said counties, and is with the sheriff appointed to certify at the exchequer the name, estate and condition of whatsoever persons therein.
March 3.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Dybelyn of London 'sporiere,' John Tangemere clerk, Thomas Gysebourgh 'gurdelere,' John Damport 'taillour,' Robert Arnald 'marchal' and William Golde, all of London, in favour of Walter Parker of Shirbourne St. John, put in exigents upon an appeal made against him by John Shakespere the king's prover in the gaol of Colcestre castle, now dead, for robberies by them committed together; as in the statute of Westminster it is contained that men appealed by provers shall be set free upon sufficient security after the provers' death unless they be notorious thieves.
Feb. 15.
Westminster.
To the abbot and convent of Tavystoke. Nomination of John Hadham 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. [1593.]
Feb. 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Cristelton of Warwickshire, Robert Sage of Gloucestershire, John Shepeye of Derbyshire, John Hardeby of Leycestershire and Thomas West of Baddeby of Norhamptonshire, in favour of John Botynere, Richard Luffe of Coventre, Adam Botynere of Coventre and John Swynesheved of Coventre put in exigents with others at suit of the king for divers trespasses etc.
Membrane 17d.
March 1.
Westminster.
To the collectors in the city of London of the subsidy last granted to the king by the clergy of the province of Canterbury. Writ of supersedeas in favour of the abbess and sisters Minoresses without Algate, according to letters patent of the late king, confirmed by the king, granting to them and their successors quittance of tenths and fifteenths granted by the laity of the realm, of tenths and other quotas granted by the clergy, and of other subsidies etc. whatsoever. By K. and C.
Feb. 20.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert Feltewelle of Bedfordshire, John Skynner, Thomas Clerk and William Plummer of Westmynstre of Middlesex, in favour of John Webbe of Shutlyngdon the younger, John Lister of Aspele, John Webbe of Aspele the elder and Isabel his wife, Richard Sautre and Alice his wife, John Pope and John Carter of Aspele at suit of William Stretle for a trespass committed by them and Thomas Fyncham of Aspele and Agnes his wife.
March 2.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Parke, William Haddon and Thomas Peyvre of Bedfordshire and Simon Lymbyrner of Hertfordshire, in favour of Robert Craule of Luton at suit of the king and John Rambrigge of London for retaining in his service William Rambrigge, who left the said John's service at London before the term agreed.
Joan Pykard, late the wife of William Pykard, to Thomas Hasilden, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Goldyngton co. Bedford. Witnesses: William Croyser knight, John Malyns, William Bateman, Ralph fitz Richard, John Seyned, John Tunstal, Thomas Jurdan. Dated Friday in the first week of Lent 4 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 March.
Feb. 26.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Woderoue, Nicholas Brackele, Richard Milton of Oxfordshire and John Evesham of London, in favour of Nicholas Parkere of Wodestoke and Margaret his wife, executrix of William Tommes of Chepyngnorton, at suit of William Stokesby of London 'vynter' for debt.
March 4.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Richard Perers of Hertfordshire, Thomas Peyvre, John Parke of Luton and William Haddon of Dunstaple of Bedfordshire, in favour of Simon Lymbrennere of St. Albans at suit of Ellis Eywode of Midelton Brian for debt.
March 12.
Westminster.
Robert Freville to Richard Haveryng knight and Walter Knyght parson of Little Shelford, executors of Ellen who was wife of John Freville. Recognisance for 40l., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Walter.
Henry Walyngford clerk to John Fraunceys clerk. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in the city of London.
March 16.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert de Garton, Thomas de Broghton and Nicholas de Greneham clerk of Yorkshire, in favour of Peter Roos of Kendale at suit of John Stodeley citizen and tailor of London for render of 12l. 6s.
March 24.
Westminster.
To the collectors in Cumberland of the subsidy of three groats upon every lay person. Writ of supersedeas in favour of the inhabitants of Penreth, upon their petition, shewing that the town is of the ancient demesne of the crown, and that by reason of a late raid of the Scots they are too much impoverished to pay the same. By C.
March 18.
Westminster.
To Roger de Fulthorp, William Thirnyng, Simon de Quyxlay, Thomas Graa, John de Barden, Thomas Thurkell and John de Gisburne lately appointed guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in the city of York. Writ of supersedeas. By C.
March 30.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert de Kentebury, Nicholas Hokley, John Paiable of Westminster and John Wynchecombe of Middlesex, in favour of Thomas parson of Kenwarton, John Dyer chaplain and Thomas Deveras chaplain at suit of the abbot of Evesham and John Boun for trespass, and order to set the defendants free if imprisoned.
Membrane 16d.
Feb. 8.
Westminster.
To the collectors in Sussex of three groats of every lay person. Writ of supersedeas until Whitsuntide next in favour of the barons of the Cinque Ports and others avowing themselves to be of the liberty thereof and willing to enjoy the same, and order to release any distress upon them made; as in consideration that the navy of those ports might not without great cost be maintained, in order that the same should not be lacking, King Edward I granted by letters patent, confirmed by the king, that all men of those ports and others aforesaid should contribute, every man according to his means, to do the king's service concerning his ships when by him commanded; and for that disputes arose touching the general words therein, that the barons of the ports might more conveniently perform their service, the late king in parliament in the first year of his reign granted by letters patent, likewise confirmed, that they should contribute to maintain and perform the navy and service aforesaid of all their goods and chattels within and without the said liberty, and should be compelled so to do if need be by the mayors and jurats of the ports and the constable of Dovorre castle, and that such goods taxed for that service should not be taxed to tallages or other charges whatsoever with goods of foreigners; and in a parliament holden in 15 Edward III it seemed good to the king and council, and was by the prelates, earls, barons and commons debated and agreed, that the barons and others aforesaid should be quit of all tallages and charges granted by the commons of the realm in respect of their goods for which they were bound to contribute and did contribute as aforesaid.
The like to the collectors of the said subsidy in Kent.
Feb. 8.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Like writ, reciting the king's commands to the collectors in Sussex and Kent.