Close Rolls, Richard II: August-October 1389

Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 4, 1389-1392. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1922.

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'Close Rolls, Richard II: August-October 1389', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Richard II: Volume 4, 1389-1392, (London, 1922) pp. 64-80. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/ric2/vol4/pp64-80 [accessed 25 March 2024]

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August-October 1389

Aug. 11.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John Swan chaplain, and order by mainprise of Thomas Gander, William Barell of London, Walter Hoke and Thomas Westby of Kent to set him free, if taken at suit of John Dautry, clerk of John de Hermesthorp one of the chamberlains of the exchequer, for render of 100s.
John Humbercolt to Roger Ruston, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands etc. in Beverley which the said Roger has by gift or demise of the said John. Dated Sunday before St. Bartholomew 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 August.
John Humbercolt of Beverley to Roger Ruston. Bond in 48l. 11s. 4d. payable at London on Easter day next. Dated 22 August 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 August.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 10,000 marks, made in chancery 26 August this year by William Lescrope and Stephen Lescrope knights, that they or their men shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Walter bishop of Durham, his men, tenants or servants, and shall not hinder a process which the bishop etc. are suing in form of law.
Subsequently the said William craved like security of the bishop, who answered that he would give none, nor was bound so to do, because William was his man and vassal of life and limb, but he freely promised the bishop of Winchester, the chancellor, that he should do no hurt or harm to the said William and Stephen or their men, and should likewise warn his men and servants within the bishopric of Durham so soon as he should have time.
Vacated, because on 8 November this year by writ of privy seal, which is on the file for the year, the king commanded the bishop of Winchester his chancellor to quash this recognisance, according to an agreement between the parties made before the council; therefore the same is cancelled.
Aug. 20.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Fitz Leoun of Somerset, Robert Gilberd of London 'taillour,' John White of Gloucestershire and Walter Grey of Essex, in favour of Margaret who was wife of John Barry knight at suit of Thomas Ikham and William Preston of Canterbury for several debts.
Aug. 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John White parson of Crosseley, John More chaplain of Wiltesir, Thomas Burton vicar of Nasshe and Nicholas Leverton of London 'sadeler,' in favour of Nicholas Cooke vicar of Stanstede Monfichet, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass over sea in order to prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king and many of the people.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 20l., made in chancery, 18 August this year by William Evory, William Gelot, Roger Cryps, Thomas Rycard, Thomas Felawe and John More, all of London, for the good behaviour toward the patron of David Wodeford chaplain of the chantry at the altar of St. Thomas the Martyr in the church of St. Leonard in the Estchepe London, lately accused in chancery of divers defaults, for his obedience to the lawful commands of the rector, for his peaceable and honest living according to his estate, and that he shall duly celebrate etc.; and on 18 August the said David appeared in person there at the king's command, and made oath so to do.
Membrane 23d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 12 October this year by John Hatfelde and John de Kylynghale of Yorkshire for Hugh de Middelton and his servants and for John de Lincoln 'travaillyngman,' and of an undertaking by the said Hugh under the same pain, that they should do or procure no hurt or harm to the prior and canons of St. Mary Suthwerk, their men or servants.
Indenture of defeasance of a statute staple in 110l. 13s. 4d., whereby Nicholas de Lacre of Hempstede co. Essex is bound to Sir John de Burton, John de Lincoln clerks and Nicholas Brakle, upon condition that he pay 41 marks 6s. 8d. at Swaveseye at the feasts of St. Luke, the Annunciation, St. Peter's Chains and Allhallows next by even portions, or within seven days of those terms, and the same sum every year for three years after at the feasts of the Annunciation, St. Peter's Chains and Allhallows, taking for every payment an acquittance indented dated at Swavesey. Dated Swavesey, 13 October 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties at London 13 October before Robert de Faryngton clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Oct. 12.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the octaves of St. Hilary next in respect of their demand upon the late escheators in Lincolnshire, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and Bedfordshire, or the now escheators there, to answer for the issues of the lands of Joan who was wife of John de Clynton knight since the death of Thomas Tryvet knight, who took to wife Elizabeth daughter and heir of the said Joan; as on 3 August 12 Richard II the king took the homage and fealty of the said Thomas, due by reason of issue between him and Elizabeth begotten, and ordered the then escheators aforesaid to take of him security for payment of his relief, and to give him seisin of the said lands; and by his death the same are again seized into the king's hand, and inquisitions by virtue of writs of diem clausit extremum are not yet returned in chancery, wherefore the king is not fully informed whether without a second homage and fealty or payment of a second relief he ought to give the said Elizabeth livery of the said lands and those issues or no.
Oct. 14.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Roteland. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Empyngham, William Wright of Staunforde, William Thomas of Staunforde and Roger Wymark of Glaston of Roteland, in favour of Robert Halyok of Uppyngham at suit of John Frensshe parson of Uppyngham averring threats.
Robert Braibrook bishop of London, Gregory de Bekenesfelde, John Talworth of Wycombe, Thomas Fitz Johan of Aldenham clerk, William Webbe of Agmondesham and William atte Merssh of Little Messenden to Sir George Wykyng chaplain. Quitclaim of all the lands, reversions, rents, lordships, wards, marriages etc. in Bekenesfelde in Hertfordshire and in la Penne, Bekenesfelde, Burnham, Hucham, Dorneye, Tappelawe and Chalfunte St. Peter in Bukinghamshire which the bishop and the others had by feoffment of Richard Gregory of Bekenesfelde. Witnesses: William Coliere, Hugh Garston, John Dalton, Robert Broun, Thomas Riche, John Riot, William Nethere. Dated Bekenesfelde, Thursday after St. Matthias 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, by the said Thomas, William and William at Bekenesfelde 10 June 12 Richard II, by the bishop at London 7 October following, the said John 8 October, and the said Gregory 9 October at Westminster, all before William de Roudoun clerk by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Richard Gregory of Bekenesfelde to Sir George Wykynge chaplain, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands etc. (as in the last) which the said chaplain had by his feoffment. Witnesses (as above). Dated Bekenesfelde, the feast of St. Matthias 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at Bekenesfelde co. Bukingham 10 June 12 Richard II, before William de Roudoun (as above).
Richard Gregory of Bekenesfelde to John Rous of Queynton and Thomas Fitz Johan of Aldenham clerk. Quitclaim of all the lands etc. in Bekenesfelde co. Bukingham which they had by his charter of feoffment. Witnesses: John Bakere, John Dalton, Hugh Garston, Robert Broun, William Nethere. Dated Bekenesfelde, the feast of the Annunciation 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment (as the last).
Oct. 19.
Westminster.
To J. bishop of Hereford. Nomination of John Hadham to receive the pension wherein the bishop by reason of his new creation is bound to one of the king's clerks until by the bishop provided with a benefice. By p.s. [5252.]
Oct. 16.
Westminster.
To the abbot and convent of St. Mary York. Nomination of Robert Lyncolne 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. [5431.]
Membrane 22d.
Aug. 23.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Order at their peril, for particular causes moving the king and council, to cause proclamation to be made, that all farmers and bailiffs of the king who have a term for payment of their farms at the exchequer in Michaelmas term next shall under pain of losing their farms or bailiwicks make full payment within a month after Michaelmas day of demesne lands and other farms whatsoever, and shall be in person before the king and council at Westminster in the quinzaine of Michaelmas. By bill of the treasurer.
Like writs to singular the sheriffs throughout England.
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Ralph Ledes of Kent, William Couele, John Louelane and John Bromle of Middlesex, in favour of Richard Broke of Holynborne at suit of Thomas Remys for debt.
Aug. 22.
Westminster.
John Candevre of Bristol to the king. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in the county of Bristol.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said John, being one of the collectors of the subsidy of 12d. in the pound and 3s. upon every tun of wine, shall come to the receipt of the exchequer on the morrow of the Exaltation of Holy Cross, bringing with him all sums of money due to the king.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Memorandum that on the said feast the said John paid those sums at the receipt of the exchequer, as the treasurer has informed the king and council, wherefore on 18 November this year by writ of privy seal, which is on the file for the year, the king ordered W. bishop of Winchester the chancellor to cancel this recognisance; and it is cancelled accordingly.
Aug. 24.
Westminster.
Richard Newenham and William Dalton monks, proctors of the house of St. Mary York, in name of the said house, to the king. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. of the lands, chattels and church goods of that house in Yorkshire.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said proctors pay 100 marks at the exchequer on the day named.
Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor.
Aug. 17.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Broke 'cordewaner,' Thomas Tauenhurst 'bakere' of Middlesex, William Haukyn of London 'bakere' and John Yonge of Kent, in favour of William Salesbury clerk at suit of John Horsle, William Mayde and John Forster averring threats.
Sept. 4.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Leycester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Richard Hervy, Walter Fescoke, both of Suthwerk of Surrey, William Suddebury and John Pokeryche of the town of Westminster of Middlesex, in favour of John Sadynton of Coventre, William Kynton of Coventre 'bocher' and John Colman of Stoke at suit of Edmund Doyly knight before the justices at Westminster for trespass.
Sept. 2.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Leycester. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in regard to a suit before the king.
Oct. 2.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John Loudoun of Wynchestre, and order by mainprise of William Morene, Edmund Picard, Peter Gillyngham and John Snell, all of Wynchestre, to set him free, if taken at suit of Philip Popham knight for render of 20l.
William de Sandalle clerk to Thomas de Arundell bishop of Ely, Robert de Wylughby of Eresby, John Playse knight, Richard Waldegrave, Robert Hawarde, John Dengayn, John Wilton knights, John Brunne, James de Grancestre, William Scot, John Toppeclyve of Melrethe of Cambridgeshire, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manors of Burghhalle in Swafham Bulbeke and Burgh and of the advowson of Burgh church co. Cantebrigge, the manors of Walton and Calthorne and the advowsons of Myrfelde, Heton and Hegholand co. York, and the manor and advowson of Somerton co. Suffolk, which by fine levied in the king's court one month after Easter 8 Richard II the said clerk had jointly with the bishop and the others by feoffment of John de Burgh knight. Dated Swafham Bulbeke, Friday after Ascension day 8 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 6 September this year.
Oct. 8.
Westminster.
To Henry Grey knight and his fellows, justices of the peace in Bukinghamshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Ralph Ganyly and Richard Metheros of Cornwall, John Fitton of Cambridgeshire and Roger Brislee of London, in favour of John Meisy at suit of John Kymbell averring threats.
Oct. 10.
Westminster.
To the abbot and convent of St. Edmund. Nomination of Richard Shroesbury 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.
Oct. 13.
Westminster.
Alice who was wife of John de Gestnyngthorp, William de Toppesfelde and Thomas de Toppesfelde to Robert de Garton clerk and Clement Spice. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
John lord Lovell knight to John Sandes knight and Joan his wife, their heirs and assigns. Charter of the manor of Knyghtesenham with the knights' fees, advowsons, reversions etc., lands etc. called 'Hamondeslonde' within the hundred of Andevere, and all the grantor's lands in Andevere, Charleton and Kyngesenham, with proviso that he be not hereby bound to warranty thereof. Witnesses: John Massy knight, William Hankeforde, Robert Dynele, John Chitterne. Dated 12 October 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 October.
Oct. 13.
Westminster.
Nicholas Brakle of Swaveseye to Robert de Garton and Master John Skeftlynge clerks. Recognisance for 53l. 6s. 8d., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Robert.
Membrane 21d.
Aug. 28.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John de la Halle, and order by mainprise of John de Lincoln and John Asplioun clerks to set him free, if taken at suit of Peter Thommesson clerk for trespass.
Aug. 26.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Hertesley clerk, Thomas Holkam, Roger Clebury and Peter Huwet of Kent, in favour of William Canoun at suit of John Bedforde parson of Fotyscraye for trespass.
Aug. 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Simon Barbour of Middlesex, John Boxford of Essex, William Benham of London and John Corkeby of Cumberland to set free James Boxford clerk, if taken in default of finding mainpernors that he should not repair to foreign parts without special licence of the king, nor there prosecute any suit or attempt which might tend to contempt or prejudice of the king and hurt of the people, nor send any man thither for the purpose.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made in chancery 21 August this year by Richard Shirbourne 'coteller,' William Lambourne, Walter atte Forde 'tapiser' and Peter Colcok 'tapiser,' all of London, for Thomas Noket citizen and vintner, John Sutherey 'tapiser,' both of London, Richard Palmer esquire and John Gentyle, that they shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Neopolion de Spinola of Genoa merchant.
Aug. 16.
Westminster.
William Wyncelowe the king's yeoman is sent to the abbot and convent of Percheor, to take of that house for life such maintenance as Walter Hayne deceased had therein at the late king's request.
By p.s. [5432.]
Sept. 6.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Harlyngton the younger, William atte Dane of Rissheden, John Swalwe of Rissheden, all of Huntingdonshire, and Nicholas Savage of the city of London, in favour of Thomas Staundoun vicar of Rissheden and William Chaumberleyn of Rissheden at suit of Hugh Blounville of Stevenache for debt.
Sept. 14.
Clarendon.
To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John de Lincoln clerk and John Kele parson of Doresleye, in favour of William Foundour at the several suits of Stephen Jones and John Pynchon of London for trespass.
Sept. 8.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Walter Prike and Thomas Dale, both of Wilyngham of Cambridgeshire, and John Candelsby of Lincolnshire, in favour of John Dale 'millere' at suit of John de Burton clerk for debt.
Oct. 3.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Henry Overton 'mercer,' Henry Pepir 'glover,' both of London, Philip Gilbert and William Stransale of Yorkshire, in favour of Thomas Ecton, upon any complaint now or hereafter made against him by John Garnyser and William Lorymer, both of London; as the said Henry and the others have mainperned in chancery that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to those complainants.
Robert Braybroke bishop of London, Ralph Kestevene rector of St. Botolph without 'Aldrygisgate' London, John Wytteneye clerk and William Stowe citizen of London to the king. Grant of the next presentation to the church of Edilesburgh co. Bukham, saving thereafter the advowson thereof to the king and the grantors and to their heirs; as the abbot and convent of Bardenay in the diocese of Lincoln of the order of St. Benedict have by charter given to the king and to them, their heirs and assigns, one acre of land in Osgodby upon Bromholm co. Lincoln as glebe of the said church with the advowson thereof. Dated 5 October 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, by the bishop 8 October, and by the said Ralph, John and William 9 October.
Oct. 9.
Westminster.
William prior of Hurle to John Terry of Braye, Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Berkshire.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 12 July this year by Geoffrey Newenton, Richard Tistede, Thomas Squyry and John Boteller for Richard Wayte, Gilbert Estene, Simon Jurdan and Robert Jugeler, that they shall make no unlawful assemblies which may tend to disturbance of the people, shall do or procure no hurt or harm to any of the lieges, and shall prosecute their business in form of law and not by an armed power.
Sept. 24.
Westminster.
Hugh Bisley of Gloucestershire esquire to Richard Blomville citizen and fishmonger of London. Recognisance for 30l., to be levied etc. in Gloucestershire.
Cancelled on payment.
John de Burton, John de Lincoln, Robert de Garton clerks, Master John de Skeftlynge, Henry Maupas and Simon Gaunstede clerks to Nicholas de Lacre of Hempstede, his heirs and assigns. Demise of all lands, rents and services which the grantors have in Swavesey and Fendrayton, with marshes, wards, marriages, scutage etc., a piece of land excepted containing 40 feet in breadth and 40 feet in length which lies by Swavesey chapel on the south side, and two selions by the way leading to the common marsh of Swavesey. Witnesses: Hugh le Zouche knight, Stephen Wandesford, John Rooke 'malt man,' Peter Gybbe, William Lovechild. Dated Swavesey, 10 October 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment at London 13 October before Robert de Faryngton clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Membrane 20d.
Henry Sautre to Dame Elizabeth who was wife of John de Gildesburgh knight. Confirmation with warranty of an estate for life in the manor of Wenyngton and all lands, rents and services in Wenyngton, Alvythele, Reynham and Upmenstre late of Henry Gernet knight, grandfather of the said Henry, which she has by grant of Richard de Waldegrave knight, John de Burton, Thomas Feriby clerks, Thomas Coggeshale, Simon de Burgh, Edmund fitz Symond, Clement Spice and William Copeto. Witnesses: Thomas Belhous, John Stodheye the elder, William Kelet, John Stodheye the younger, Warin de Ardale. Dated 10 October 13 Richard II.
Henry Sautre to Richard de Waldegrave knight, John Burton, Thomas Ferby clerks, Thomas Coggeshale, Simon de Burgh, Edmund fitz Symond, Clement Spice and William Copeto, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor and lands (above mentioned). Witnesses (as the last). Dated Wenyngton, 14 October 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings at Westminster 15 October before Robert Faryngton and John Scarle clerks, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Oct. 14.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Richard Bedewynde, Thomas Smyth and John Kyngesmulle of Redynge, in favour of John Passelewe of Wikyngham 'glasiere,' Alice his wife, John their son and Thomas Boston at suit of Walter atte Mersshe 'tannere' averring threats.
Like writ to the sheriff of Wiltesir.
Ralph de Barton to Sir John Fairfax parson of Prescotes, Thomas Gerard knight and Thomas Fairfax of Walton, their heirs and assigns. Grant with warranty during the grantor's life of the manor of Midelton in Salfordshire. Witnesses: Sir Ralph de Hastynges, Richard de Rokcliffe knights, Thomas Gower, Robert de Thornton, John Wyvell. Dated the feast of the Exaltation of Holy Cross 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 October.
Oct. 18.
Westminster.
John Pilkyngton knight to Edmund Noon knight. Recognisance for 200l., to be levied etc. in Lancashire.
The said Edmund to the said John. Like recognisance, to be levied etc. in Norffolk.
John Dysforde clerk parson of Watton atte Stone and Nicholas Massyngham to John Wyndesore. Quitclaim of the manor of Cotenham co. Cantebrigge called Sahames. Dated Cotenham, 12 October 13 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 19 October.
Oct. 18.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the octaves of St. Hilary next in respect of their demand upon Thomas Kempe of Wy escheator in Kent to answer for the issues of the lands of Thomas Tryvet knight since his death, although by writ of diem clausit extremum the king lately ordered him to take the same into the king's hand until further order; as inquisition is not yet taken before him nor returned in chancery.
Robert Bassyngbourne to Robert de Swynbourne knight. Bond in 100l., payable at Little Horkesley at Easter next and Michaelmas following. Dated 16 October 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 October.
Oct. 18.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Edmund Fraunceys, Walter Kynge, John Olney and Walter atte Welle of London, in favour of Richard Spencer of London 'spicer' at suit of John Attilburgh against John Bonefaunt and the said Richard averring threats.
Oct. 9.
Westminster.
Isabel who was wife of John Ponynges knight to the king. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. in Norffolk, Suffolk and Surrey.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that she pay 50l. a year at Easter and Michaelmas or within a month after for the farm of divers lands etc. of her husband which she holds of the king at farm, so long as she shall have the farm thereof.
Oct. 22.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Richard Goulde, Stephen Shurfelde, Peter Draper and John Davy of the county of Suthampton, in favour of Richard Ladde the elder, Richard Ladde the younger and John Ladde of Wokyngham at suit of John Yeudoun 'fysshere' averring threats.
Membrane 19d.
John Dysseford parson of Wattone atte Ston to Sir Edward Benestede knight and Dame Alice his wife. Charter indented tripartite, giving to them for their lives all the lands etc., rents, customs, services, wards, marriages, reliefs etc. which the grantor has in Coulynge and Lygate co. Southfolk, the manor of Harpesfeld Halle co Hertford, all his lands etc. in St. Albans in the parish of St. Peter with bondages, homages, suits of court etc., all his lands in Croumerehyde called Chewelle and Herons in the parish of Hatfeld Episcopi and in Kympton co. Hertford, Kertelynge, Dittone Waloys, Dyttone Camoys, Cheveleye, Sulverleye, Saxtone and Asshe leye co. Cantebrugge, the manor of Great Stanbrug co. Essex with the advowson of Stanbrug church, all his lands etc. in Rocheforde, Raurethe, Reyle, Estwode, Hokkele and Haukewelle co. Essex, and the manor and advowson of Little Perendoun co. Essex with the water mill, all which the grantor jointly with Robert Peretre and John Dunton had by feoffment of Sir Edward, the said Robert and John Dunton having made him a release thereof; and after the decease of Sir Edward and Dame Alice the manor of Harpesfeld Halle, the said lands in St. Albans and in Croumerehide shall remain to John their son for his life, the other manors, lands, advowsons etc. to Edward their son and to the heirs of his body, likewise the reversion of the manor and lands aforesaid after the death of John his brother, remainder for lack of issue of Edward the son to the said John his brother and to the heirs of his body, remainder to the right heirs of Sir Edward. Witnesses: Sir John Thornbury knight, William Hosell, Philip Botill, John Qwynyld, William Gobioun. Dated Benyngton, Thursday after the Purification 7 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October this year.
Joan late the wife of John son of John Codyng and Roger Aschbournham. Indenture witnessing the confirmation by the said Joan during her life of an estate made to the said Roger by William Batelesforde her father, late tenant for life of the manor of Iwherst in Sussex which was sometime of John father of her said husband, with remainder to her for life, the fee after their decease pertaining to the said Roger and his heirs, by a demise for term of his own life to the said Roger and his assigns of 117 acres of arable land, 51 acres of thicket (broci) and marsh and 35 acres of wood at a yearly rent of 9l., the lessor performing all services for the same due and accustomed, with covenant for payment of 13s. 4d. to the lessor over and above the said rent as often as the same should be forty days in arrear after any term, and for power to distrain upon the premises and upon all other lands of the said Roger in Iwherst, Northiham, Bekkele, Iden and Pesemersch. and a covenant by the said Roger to pay the same rent to the said Joan for life, with like covenants; also the confirmation of an estate for sixty years in a messuage and 3 acres of land, more or less, in the parish of Iwherst, one rood excepted, at a rent of one rose. Witnesses: William Cheyne, William Brynchesle, Vincent Fynche, Robert Oxebreege, Thomas Oxebregge. Dated Iwherst, the feast of St. Luke 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 22 October.
Oct. 24.
Westminster.
William Stransall to John Morker. Recognisance for 20l., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire.
Cancelled on payment.
Stephen de Shirfelde to Robert de Garton and Henry Maupas clerks. Recognisance for 100 marks, payable in the octaves of St. Martin next, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire and the county of Suthampton.
Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Henry.
The said Stephen to the said Robert and Henry. Like recognisance for 40 marks payable on the morrow of the Conception of Our Lady.
Likewise cancelled.
Oct. 18.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of St. Hilary next in respect of their demand upon the escheator in Oxfordshire to answer or account for the farm or issues of the manors of Wygynton, Weston and Ardele, taken into the king's hand by forfeiture of John de Beauchamp of Holt knight by reason of a judgment against him rendered in the parliament last holden at Westminster; as a plea is pending in chancery between the king and Philip la Vache knight, whether the wardship of the said manors ought to pertain to the king or to him.
To the same. Like writ in favour of John Thame late escheator.
Membrane 18d.
Oct. 17.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Simon Bokenham clerk, John Drake and Nicholas Chariewode of Norffolk and John Martyn clerk of the county of Suthampton to set free Richard Grey clerk, if taken in default of finding mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king and many of the people.
Oct. 19.
Westminster.
John Babyngle clerk of Norffolk to William Venour citizen of London and Nicholas Stone clerk. Recognisance for 1,000l., to be levied etc. in Norffolk.
Edward Benstede lord of Benyngtone knight to Sir John Disforde (Dysforde, Dyssheforde) rector of Wattone atte Ston, Sir Robert Peretre (Perotre) rector of Benyngtone and John Duntone, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents, customs, services, wards, marriages etc. in Coulynge and Lygate co. Southfolk. Witnesses: Sir John de Bourgh, Sir William Chene, Sir George Mochet knights, Thomas Sawale, Henry Englis. Dated Coulynge, Thursday before St. Philip and St. James 5 Richard II.
Edward Benestede (as above) to (the same). Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents, customs, services, wards, marriages etc. in Kertelynge, Dyttone Camoys, Dyttone Waleys, Cheveley, Sulverleye and Saxtone co. Cantebrigge. Witnesses: Sir John de Bourgh, Sir William Chene, Sir George Mochet knights, Thomas Sawale, Ralph atte Wyke. Dated Kertelynge, (as the last).
Edward Benstede (as before) to (the same). Charter with warranty of the manor of Great Stanbrugge co. Essex with the advowson of Stanbrugge church, and all his lands there and in Rocheforde, Raurethe, Reyle, Estwode, Hokkelee and Haukewelle with bondages, homages, rents, reliefs, waters, 'wrak' etc. Witnesses: Sir John Fitz Symond knight, Geoffrey Barsham, William Pagelesham, William Danewebury, Sir William Byrlonde knight, Thomas Stanbrugge, Thomas Waldene. Dated Stanbrugge aforesaid, Wednesday the feast of St. Gregory the Pope 5 Richard II.
Edward Benstede (as before) to (the same). Charter with warranty of his manor called Harpesfelde Halle co. Hertford, all his lands in St. Albans in the parish of St. Peter, all his lands in Crowemerhyde called Chewelle and Herouns in the parish of Hatfelde Episcopi, and all his lands in Kympton, with bondages, homages, rents, reliefs, suits of court etc. Witnesses: John Lodewyke, Nicholas Fitz Symond, Ralph atte Ree, Thomas Whattone, Walter Waterishipp. Dated Benyngtone, Friday the feast of St. Peters Chains 6 Richard II.
Edward Benestede knight to Sir John Dysseforde (as above), his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Little Perendoun co. Essex with the advowson of Perendoun church, the water mill, rents. customs etc. Witnesses: Sir Thomas Maundeville knight, William Rokesburgh, William Giffard, John Sporiere, John Heygate. Dated Benyngtone, Thursday after the Epiphany 7 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 20 October this year.
Robert Peretre rector of Benyngtone and John Duntone to Sir John Dysforde rector of Wattone atte Stone. Quitclaim of the manor of Great Stanbrugge, the advowson of Stanbrugge church, and lands etc. in Rocheforde, Reyle, Estwode and Haukewelle co. Essex, the manor called Harpesfelde Halle, lands etc. in the parish of St. Peter St. Albans, lands called Chewelle and Herouns in Crowemerehyde in the parish of Hatfelde Episcopi and lands etc. in Kympton co. Hertford, in Coulynge and Lygate co. Southfolk, Kertelynge, Dittone Camoys, Dyttone Waleys, Cheveleye, Sulverleye and Saxton co. Cantebrigge. Witnesses: Philip Botill, John Chyld, William Sandone, Robert Custaunce, William Saman. Dated Thursday after Allhallows 7 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October this year.
Oct. 23.
Westminster.
John Corbet and John Dorewarde to John de Lincoln clerk, Robert Hamond and John atte Hoo chaplain. Recognisance for 400l., to be levied etc. in Essex.
Cancelled on payment.
Membrane 17 d.
Oct. 6.
Westminster.
To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in Cambridgeshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, until special order of the king and council, in respect of any process upon indictments for felonies, trespasses etc. against the chancellor and scholars of Cantebrigge university and their servants, or any of them, and order by advice of the council to send into chancery under seal without delay all indictments now or hereafter made before them until the next parliament, and from time to time until then to send all such indictments into chancery under seal, bringing this writ before the king and council at the said parliament. By K. & C.
Dame Mary who was wife of Sir John Seyntcler to Sir Philip Seyntcler son and heir of the said John, his heirs and assigns. Lease during her life of the manors of Brembeltye, Lavertye, Jevyngton and Heghton co. Sussex, rendering to her 92 marks 6s. 8d. a year payable in the cathedral church of St. Paul London at a place in the body of the church called the Resurrection, acquittances under seal of Dame Mary's arms to be dated in the said church, and payment to begin on the twentieth day after Michaelmas next, power being reserved to enter those four manors again and hold them in her former estate in case the rent be one month in arrear, or a discharge in any other form be alleged in any court of record, saving the reversion to Sir Philip and his heirs. Witnesses: Sir John Fallesle, Sir Edward Dalyngrugge, Sir Thomas Sakevyle, Sir Philip Mestede knights, John Cobeham, John Halsham, Richard Manfee. Dated 25 August 13 Richard II. French.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 18 October.
William Batelesforde to Roger Aschbournham, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of lease during the life of the lessor of 117 acres of arable land, 51 acres of thicket (broci) and marsh and 35 acres of wood in the parish of Iwherst, namely on the east side to lands of the lessee, westward to lands late of John Okham and a street called 'Daggelane,' northward to a watercourse running from Bodyham towards Niewenden, and southward to the high street leading from 'Daggelane' to Iwherst church, as enclosed by metes and bounds, also of 2 acres of marsh in Iden, rendering yearly 9l., the lessor performing the services to the chief lords; every time that the rent shall be forty days in arrear the lessee shall pay 13s. 4d. in addition, and it shall be lawful to distrain upon all other his lands in Iwherst, Northiham, Bekkele, Iden and Pesemersche. Witnesses: William Cheyne, William Brenchesle, Robert Oxebregge, Vincent Fynch, Thomas Oxebregge. Dated the feast of Michaelmas 13 Richard II.
William Batelisforde to Roger Asshburnham, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of lease for sixty years of a messuage and land containing about 3 acres more or less in the parish of Iwherst, namely on the east to the principal messuage of the lessee, on the west to the street leading from Iwherst to Brede, on the north to the street leading from Iwherst church to Bodyham, and on the south to the lessee's wood called 'Doclonde,' one rood thereof excepted which lies to the high street on the west and north sides, as enclosed by metes and bounds, rendering yearly one rose at Midsummer for all services and demands. Witnesses: William Cheyne, William Brynchele, Vincent Fynch, Robert Oxbregge, Thomas Oxbregge. Dated Iwerst, the octaves of Michaelmas 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties of the foregoing indentures, 22 October.
Maud prioress of Blakebergh and the convent to Sir Hugh Burre of Lynton clerk. Gift for life of a yearly pension of 20l., to be taken of all their lands in Middilton, Wygenhale, Clenchewarton, Southlenne, Northlenne, Reynham and elsewhere in Northffolk; and they have put him in possession thereof by payment of 6d. Dated Blakebergh in the chapter house, Wednesday the feast of St. Jerome 12 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment by the prioress at Blakebergh 13 August this year before John Cranewys, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year.
Memorandum of a mainprise, made in chancery 14 October this year by John Raven of Bedfordshire, John Gloucestre of Oxfordshire and Richard Musshat and William Chapman of Middlesex, for payment to Robert Osprynge of London, administrator of Thomas William late 'spicer' and citizen of London, of 200l. wherein William son of Thomas Page of Eggewere of Middlesex was bound to the deceased by a writing made in the staple of Westminster, as appears by the said writing produced and by certificate of the mayor of the said staple, in case it may not be proved that a release of all actions real and personal to Monday before St. Gregory the Pope 4 Richard II made to William son of Thomas by the said Thomas William, concerning which a plea is pending in chancery without debate, is a true writing of his.
Membrane 16d.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 23 October this year by William Clophille 'brewere,' Richard Notyngham 'mercer,' Leonard Norton 'brewer' and Thomas Morice 'taillour,' all of London, for good behaviour of Richard de Gaynesburgh and John Luton toward the king and people, and especially toward the prior and convent of the house of Carthusians London, that they shall cast down none of their houses, nor procure them to be cast down, nor do them hurt or harm, nor cause any to be done to houses or rents of the prior and convent in the city and suburbs of London and in Middlesex, nor aught else contrary to justice, the law of the land and the king's peace.
Oct. 24.
Westminster.
To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Walter Hoke, Gilbert del Hamme, John Halle and Bartholomew Wylmyngton of Sussex to set free Master William Gates clerk, if taken in default of finding mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute suits to the prejudice of the king and many of the people.
John Bierdene to John Deye chaplain, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the third part of a messuage and two thirds of another messuage in the suburb of Bristol which, by fine levied at Westminster on the morrow of the Purification 9 Richard II, were granted by William Bierdene and Agnes his wife to John Bierdene and his heirs, and the reversion after the death of certain tenants for life of two thirds of a messuage, one third of another messuage and divers other tenements which was thereby granted to John Bierdene and John Deye and to the heirs of John Bierdene, to whom the said tenants for life have attorned tenants by their several writings and by payment of 1d. each. Dated 1 February 10 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 28 October this year.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 22 October 13 Richard II by William Parker 'mercer,' William Sharpynge 'vynter,' both of London, Roger Barree of Suffolk and Roger Sely of Cheshire for William Somerforde clerk, imprisoned in the Flete prison by command of the council, that he shall be ready upon warning received to answer before the council for wines of merchants of Prucia arrested in the port of Falmuth.
Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100l., made in chancery 23 October that year by Geoffrey Nywenton of London and William Overton of the county of Suthampton for Robert parson of Clanefelde and John Colmere, that they shall be ready upon warning received to answer before the council touching whatsoever shall be laid against them on behalf of the king.
Oct. 30.
Westminster.
Walter Haywode to Richard Pauncefote and William Entirby, executors of Walter Haywode of Somburne. Recognisance for 80l., to be levied etc. in the county of Suthampton.
Nov. 3.
Westminster.
Richard Cotyngham clerk to the prior and convent of St. Mary Suthwerk. Recognisance for 100l., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and church goods in Kent.
John Feryby, son of Hugh de Feryby of Barton upon Humbre, to Richard de Geytyngton parson of Ufforde. General release of all personal actions and demands. Dated Sunday after St. Leonard 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 November.
Richard de Geytyngton (as above) to John Feryby (as above). (Like) release. Dated (as the last).
Richard de Geytyngton parson of Ufforde by Staunforde to John de Feryby (as before). Bond in 20l., payable at Ufforde in the octaves of St. Hilary next. Dated Tuesday after St. Leonard 13 Richard II.
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 9 November.
William de Swynhowe, son and heir of William de Swynhowe, to Gerard Heroun knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands of William the father in Newcastle upon Tyne which the said Gerard has by gift of William the son, and of all lands in Weperden, Lilburne and Bednale co. Northumberland which the said Gerard has by gift of Roger de Bothe vicar of Wodhorne and William de Meryngton chaplain. Dated 6 November 13 Richard II.
William de Swynhowe (as above) to Gerard Heroun knight. General release of all actions real and personal. Dated (as the last).
Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 16 November.
Membrane 15d.
Oct. 26.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against John Atherston and William Folyot as executors of John Sapy, by reason of the king's commission of 3 August 2 Richard II to the testator, by name of the sheriff of Worcester, with others to arrest Robert Hayle 'bocher,' outlawed at suit of John Bedwardyn clerk, and bring him to the city of London for delivery to the custody of the warden of the Flete prison, and to make inquisition in Worcestershire concerning his lands and goods, the value and price thereof, to seize his goods and the issues of his lands and answer to the king for them, and by reason of another commission, appointing the testator a justice of the peace in Worcestershire, a justice to keep the statutes of Winchester, Norhampton and Westminster concerning the peace, and a justice of oyer and terminer there, and order to release any distress made upon the executors, proceeding nevertheless against others who did meddle therein; as those commissions were not delivered to John Sapy nor by him received for execution, neither had he knowledge thereof, nor meddled in aught therein contained, as the executors have made oath in chancery.
Oct. 28.
Westminster.
John Porter parson of Carreu, William Eliot parson of Begly, Gilbert Nichol and John Hiot canons of St. Davids, and Maurice Vaghan parson of Nerbarde to John de Ravenser clerk and John Hende citizen and draper of London. Recognisance for 93l. 6s. 8d., to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels and church goods in Wales.
Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that a moiety of that sum be paid at the day named.
Cancelled on payment.
Oct. 26.
Westminster.
To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of any process against Brian de Stapelton knight, lately appointed with others to survey and amend the weirs, mills, stanks, stakes and kiddles set in the river Ouse, and all other defects thereof, and order to release any distress upon him made, proceeding nevertheless against others etc.; as that commission was not delivered to him etc. as he has made oath in chancery.
Oct. 2.
Westminster.
To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order at his peril to cause proclamation to be made, that no merchant or other of whatsoever estate, degree or condition shall under pain of forfeiture sell any sort of corn to any stranger or alien, or secretly or openly send any over to foreign parts without special licence of the king; as by frequent storms and sudden floods this summer the crop of corn is much diminished, wherefore in parts of the realm it is growing dear, and it is feared will in process of time grow dearer unless a remedy be speedily applied, as the king is fully informed. By C.
Like writs to the sheriffs of the following counties etc.:
Northumberland.
Westmorland.
York.
Lincoln.
Norffolk and Suffolk.
Essex.
Kent.
Sussex.
Suthampton.
Somerset and Dorset.
Devon.
Cornwall.
Gloucester.
Bristol.
London.