Close Rolls, Richard II: May 1389

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 3, 1385-1389. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1921.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: May 1389', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 3, 1385-1389, (London, 1921) pp. 669-672. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol3/pp669-672 [accessed 23 April 2024]

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May 1389

May 6.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of Robert Lincoln clerk at suit of John Grymesby averring threats; as Robert Gilbert, Philip de Newerk, Thomas Dey and John Pikworth of the city of London have mainperned in chancery that the defendant shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the complainant.
May 12.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas in respect of their demand upon the abbot of Wygemore to answer for the issues and profits of the manor of Cleoton co. Salop and certain lands adjacent in Farlowe, until a plea in chancery between the king and the abbot, whether the king's hand should be removed and livery given to the abbot or no, be fully debated and determined, although it is found by inquisition, taken before William Wolascote late escheator, that on Thursday after Easter 47 Edward III without licence of the king the abbot purchased the said manor and lands to him and his successors of Walter Huwet knight; as that plea is yet pending without debate.
George de Nouwers knight, son and heir of John de Nouwers knight, to John Dautre and John Botyler clerks, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Churchehulle co. Oxford, and all other lands etc. of theirs in Kyngham and Churchehulle. Witnesses: Richard Sergeux, Robert Bardolf, Hugh Wolfe knights, Thomas Louches, Robert Leukenore and John Myrye esquires. Dated Churchehulle, 10 May 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 13 May.
Alice who was wife of Thomas Gerberge knight to Thomas Hemgrave knight, Hugh Cursoun, Dru Gerner, Edmund Berry, John Aslake the elder and Robert de Bukbroke clerk, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Thorleye with appurtenances in Hertfordshire and Essex, the manor of Wodenorton, two thirds of the manor of Yaxham, the homage and lordship of Litton and 10l. of rent of Sethynge co. Norffolk, and all lands, rents, services, knights' fees, advowsons etc. in those counties which were of her said husband. Witnesses: Edmund de Thorp the younger, John Straunge, Thomas Geney, John Whyte knights, William Swatthynge, William Hastynge. Dated 16 May 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 May.
Stephen Wyvele of Suffolk to Thomas Hemgrave etc. (as the last). Quitclaim of all manors, lands, rents, services, fees, advowsons etc. late of Thomas Gerberge knight. Witnesses (as above). Dated 17 April 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 May.
May 16.
Westminster.
Thomas Gerberge knight of Norffolk to Stephen Wyvyle. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Norffolk.
Cancelled on payment.
Gerard Heroun knight to William de Swynnowe. Bond in 1,000 marks, payable at Norham on the feast of St. Peter's Chains next. Dated 16 May 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 May.
Gerard Heroun knight and William de Swynnowe. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing bond, upon condition that if the said William pay 40 marks at Norham on the feast of St. Peter's Chains next, the said Gerard or his heirs shall within three weeks make a feoffment of all lands in Scremerston in Norhamshyre which were of the said William to him and the heirs of his body, saving the reversion thereof to the said Gerard and his heirs. Dated 16 May 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William, 17 May.
William Halle, son of Giles Halle of Wychyngham co. Norffolk, to Margaret who was wife of William de Wychyngham knight, John parson of Salle, Thomas Empol, William parson of Bale and Nicholas de Wychyngham, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Wychyngham sometime of Giles his father, and of all other lands, rents and services of free men and villeins in Wychyngham St. Mary, Wychyngham St. Faith, Aldyrforde and Botoun or elsewhere in Norffolk. Witnesses: Thomas de Gyney, Robert de Berney, John Qwyth knights, William Rys, William Hastynge, Richard Creyke, John Bretoun, Ralph Vernoun, Thomas Huberde. Dated Wychyngham, 5 March 12 Richard II.
William de Halle, son of Giles de Halle (as above), to Peter de Tunsforth of Wychyngham. Quitclaim of all lands etc. in Wychyngham which Richer de Tunsforth and Maud his wife lately held in bondage of Giles his father. Dated Wychyngham, 18 May 12 Richard II. Witnesses: Thomas Geney, Robert de Berney, John Qwyth knights, Nicholas de Wychyngham, Thomas Hubert, Walter de Medilton.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 18 May.
Membrane 7d.
May 6.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of Robert Lincoln (as above, p. 669).
John Trippe of Wendlyngburgh and Amabel his wife to John Burton of the same, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of two cottages in Wendlyngburgh, one between a tenement of the abbot of Croylande on the west and the highway on the east, the other between tenements of Richard Milnere and Robert Fydew. Witnesses: William Toppynge, Nicholas Byschop, John Rogerson, Richard Milnere, William Scharp of Wendlyngburgh. Dated Wendlyngburgh, the feast of St. Philip and St. James 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May.
May 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made that with advice, assent and counsel of the prelates, lords etc. the king has taken upon his own person the governance of the realm, purposing to rule with deliberation of the council more prosperously than heretofore, to the greater peace of the people and fuller exhibition of justice, and that all pardons granted in the parliament at Westminster in 11 Richard II shall remain in force, no man being hereafter impeached for any act so pardoned; also that no man of whatsoever estate or condition shall under pain of forfeiture make, procure or maintain unlawful assemblies, oppressions or maintenances which may tend to disturbance of the peace, commotion of the people, or to obstruct the common law or the execution thereof, and that if any of the people shall feel aggrieved by such assemblies etc. he shall sue with the king and council, and the king shall cause a remedy to be given upon his complaint, and those guilty to be punished. By K.
The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to John duke of Lancastre or his chancellor in the duchy.
[Fœdera. Rolls of Parliament, iii. p. 404.]
May 10.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas in respect of any process against Richard Filongley esquire, to deliver inquisitions by him taken; as by letters patent of 2 March 10 Richard II he was appointed to survey all manors, hamlets, honours, lordships, lands, fees, parks, woods, chaces, warrens, fisheries, liberties etc. of the king in the county of Suthampton and Wiltesir, and all profits, revenues, perquisites of court etc. thereto pertaining, and to cause them to be extended, and although he has made no such survey or extent, the treasurer and the barons are unlawfully distraining him to deliver such inquisitions, for that his commission was sent to the exchequer among the estreats of the chancery rolls, wherefore he has prayed for remedy; and he has made oath in chancery that he has made no such survey etc., neither had knowledge of the said commission.
May 13.
Westminster.
Thomas Salle of Colbroke to John Ferrour of Colbroke. Recognisance for 15l., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire.
John Aucher, son of Henry Aucher esquire (armigeri), to Matthew Langrich and Margaret his wife, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a moiety of all the lands, rents and services in Waltham Holy Cross late of Henry his father, and sometime of Robert son of John Allarde, which moiety came by inheritance to the said Margaret after the death of William Hatfeld her father, who purchased the same of John Bradegate and Joan his wife sister and one of the heirs of Thomas de Bradegate, and is in possession of the said Matthew and Margaret by a partition dated the feast of Trinity 6 Richard II, made between them on the one part and Joan Bradegate, Alice Bradegate, Robert Catour and Amice his wife the daughters and heirs of Margaret sister and the other heir of Thomas Bradegate. Dated 12 May 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 May.
Henry Aucher, son and heir of Henry Aucher esquire (armigeri), to Matthew Langrich and Margaret his wife, their heirs and assigns. (Like) quitclaim and warranty. Dated 4 April 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 May.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 500 marks, made in chancery at Westminster 15 May 12 Richard II by Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland and John Devereux knight for Thomas de Berkeley of Berkeley knight, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to James de Clifforde.
William de Swynnowe to Roger del Bothe clerk and William de Meryngton chaplain, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands in Scremerston in Norhamshyre which they have by his gift. Dated 14 May 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 May.
May 17.
Westminster.
Henry Crauelle of Dorchestre co. Dorset to Walter Cok of Weymouth the younger. Recognisance for 10l., to be levied etc. in Dorset.
Walter Cradoke of Kermerdyn in Wales and Alice his wife, relict and executrix of Philip de Bolton, to William de Murrers knight. Release and acquittance of all actions, claims and demands by reason of covenant, contract, debt or other matter between him and the said Philip. Dated 17 May 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Walter, 18 May.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 40l., made in chancery 17 May this year by Master Adam Fenrother and Alexander Herle clerks for Robert Lewys chaplain, and of an undertaking by him under the same pain, that he shall make no suit or attempt in the court of Rome which may tend to prejudice of the king or to impair the laws of the realm, nor cause any to be made.