Regesta 52: 1305-1306

Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 2, 1305-1342. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1895.

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In this section

Regesta, Vol. LII. (fn. 1)

1 Clement V.

1305.
4 Id. Oct.
Vilaret.
(f. 1.)
To the priors of Bermundsey and Wenlock, and Guy de Montaneo, canon of Sion. Mandate to cite Simon, bishop of Salisbury, to answer before the pope in the suit which he has begun in the court of Canterbury against Peter de Sabaudia, dean of Salisbury, touching the right of visitation in the deanery, and the indult of non-residence granted to the dean by the pope.
3 Non. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 6d.)
To Master Reginald de Sancto Albano, papal chaplain, canon of London. Dispensation, at the request of Matthew, late cardinal bishop of Porto and St. Rufina's, on resigning one or two of the benefices which he holds by dispensation, namely, the churches of Ripton, Wardeboys, and Stokesle, the prebend of Bekingham in Southwell, and a portion in Burton, in the dioceses of York and Lincoln, canonries and prebends in London and Wells, the chapel of St. Julian, and the wardenship of that hospital near St. Albans, to receive one other benefice.
Kal. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 6d.)
To Thomas de Broncille, rector of Chelmesforde. Dispensation to retain that church, he having resigned those of Merston and Noeste, in the dioceses of Rochester and London, which he had a dispensation to hold, notwithstanding illegitimacy, although he was not ordained priest within the year; with permission to retain fruits already received.
Kal. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 6d.)
To William de Pelegrinis, doctor of canon law, archdeacon of Nottingham. Dispensation to hold also a canonry and prebend of York, the church of Semere, and a portion of the tithes of Thropenn, in the dioceses of York and Carlisle.
1305.
Kal. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 7.)
To John de Lewes, rector successively of Smeredenne (Smarden) and Bocstede, and prebendary of Wingeham and Boseham, in the dioceses of Canterbury and Chichester, who already had dispensation to hold benefices, notwithstanding illegitimacy as the son of a deacon. Dispensation to retain his rectory and his prebends, with permission to retain fruits received.
Kal. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 7.)
To Walter de Chilton, rector of a fourth part of the church of Dickilburg, in the diocese of Norwich. Dispensation to hold an additional benefice.
6 Id. Aug.
Bordeaux.
(f. 8d.)
To Master John de Haveringe, son of John de Haveringe. Provision of a canonry and prebend of Salisbury, with remission to him of fruits received from the church of Wermingham, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, and from the archdeaconry of Dublin.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Durham and Winchester and the abbot of St. Cross, Bordeaux, vice-chancellor of the Roman church.
6 Id. Aug.
Bordeaux.
(f. 9.)
To Master Richard de Haveringe, papal chaplain, son of John de Haveringe. Provision of a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, and permission to retain fruits received from the parish church of Bothel, in the diocese of Whitehern, he being already precentor of Dublin and rector of Weme and Clere, in the dioceses of Coventry and Lichfield and Winchester.
2 Kal. Aug.
Bordeaux.
(f. 12d.)
To Thido de Varesio. Provision of a canonry and prebend of Lichfield, although he is about seven years of age, and has only the first tonsure, and holds a canonry and prebend of Beauvais.
2 Kal. Aug.
Bordeaux.
(f. 13d.)
To Thomas de Varesio. Provision of a canonry and prebend of Lichfield, although he is about eight years of age, and has only the first tonsure, and holds a canonry and prebend of Coutances.
Concurrent mandate to the precentor of Poitiers, John de Sentolio, canon of Chartres, and John de Ferreria, canon of Orleans.
2 Kal. Aug.
Bordeaux.
(f. 15d.)
To Poncet de Varesio. Provision of a canonry and prebend of Salisbury, although he is about thirteen years of age, and has only the first tonsure, and has, by papal provision, a canonry and prebend of Cambray.
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacon of Auray and the precentor of St. Hilary's, Poitiers, and John de Ferreria, canon of Orleans.
6 Id. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 16.)
To Michael de Estona, rector of Erchesfonte, in the diocese of Salisbury, who had dispensation to hold a benefice, notwithstanding illegitimacy. Dispensation to hold another.
1305.
Kal. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 16.)
To Master John de Sancto Claro, who had dispensation to hold successively the churches of Leydon, Gyllynge, and Fulham, notwithstanding illegitimacy. Dispensation to hold, with the church of Fulham, a canonry and prebend of London, he having resigned the archdeaconry of London.
4 Kal. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 16d.)
To Robert de Maydenstane, who had dispensation to hold the churches of Mucheliners and Abberburi, or Arbebieri, in the dioceses of Winchester and Lincoln. Dispensation to hold also the house of St. Cross, near Winchester, and a canonry and prebend of Chichester.
5 Id. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 16d.)
To Reginald de Sancto Austolo, priest, of the diocese of Exeter. Dispensation to receive the fruits of the church of Abbots Anne, although non-resident, for the purpose of study, he having resigned the church of Sanderstede, in the diocese of Winchester, which he formerly held by dispensation, on account of illegitimacy, as the son of a clerk in minor orders, with permission to accept another benefice in its stead.
5 Id. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 16d.)
To Michael de Estona, who formerly held the church of Odestoke by virtue of a dispensation on account of illegitimacy. Dispensation to hold the church of Erchesfonte, or Archeffonte, in the diocese of Salisbury, together with another benefice, although non-resident, for the purpose of study.
16 Kal. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 20.)
To Peter de Sabaudia. Provision of a canonry of Salisbury, with reservation of a prebend, and dispensation to hold the office of chamberlain of Chartres, and canonries and prebends of York, Bayeux, and St. Just, in the diocese of Lyons, notwithstanding defect of orders and age.
2 Kal. Aug.
Bordeaux.
(f. 24d.)
To Galhardus de Preissaco. Provision of a canonry of York, with reservation of a prebend, and dispensation to him to retain certain specified benefices in France.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Agen and Saintes, and the sacristan of Bordeaux.
1306.
Non. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 28d.)
To the abbot of St. Mary's and the dean and chancellor of York. Mandate, at the request of Francis, cardinal of St. Mary's in Cosmedin, to cite John called ‘Busche,’ notary, of London, to answer before the pope, and give such satisfaction as may be ordered fit, the injuries he has done to Francis, son of Peter Gaytano, count of Caserta, canon of York, the danger and difficulty of litigation in those parts being great.
18 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 33.)
To Gilbert de Roubury, canon of Aukland (Albalanda), in the diocese of Dublin (sic), who is the king's clerk, and of the earl of Lincoln's household. Permission, at the request of the king and of the earl, to retain fruits received from the churches of Staindrope, Sechitlingdon, Laxfeilde, or Laxfels, Hendon, Cristelton Rock (Aka), Switheland, Carleton, and Lasyl, in the dioceses of Lincoln, Durham, Norwich, London, Coventry and Lichfield, and Hereford, with dispensation to him, on resigning the rest, to hold Staindrope, Schit-Lingdon, and Heinden, and a canonry and prebend of Aukland.
6 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 35.)
To William de Rasen, rector of West Rasen, in the diocese of Lincoln. Dispensation, at the request of Hugh le Despenser, of whose household he is, to hold an additional benefice.
16 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 35d.)
To Gilbert de Segrave, archdeacon of Oxford. Dispensation to hold also the rectory of Herlanston, the canonry and prebend of Milton, in the church of Lincoln, although non-resident, he having resigned the chapelry of St. Mary and the Angels, York.
3 Id. Mar.
Lyons.
(f. 38d.)
To William de Bliburgo, rector of Warblington, in the diocese of Winchester, who formerly held the churches of St. Michael, Penres, and Ordeshle, although non-resident and not in priest's orders. Dispensation to hold also the churches of Lok, or Lele, and Canres, and canonries and prebends of Wells, Lichfield, St. Martin's le Grand, London, Lande Abrevi, and Auckland, in the dioceses of St. Davids and Durham.
2 Id. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 41.)
To William de Handlo, who formerly held the church of Cokestane, or Cokeleston, in the diocese of Rochester, although non-resident. Dispensation, at the request of his kinsman, Hugh le Despenser, to hold the churches of Weeton, or Woten, and Hasselee, in the dioceses of Salisbury and Lincoln, together with another benefice or benefices to the value of 200l. and a canonry and prebend of Wells.
12 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 41d.)
To the same, provost of Wingham, in the diocese of Canterbury. Indult to enjoy the fruits of that benefice, and of the churches of Weeton and Hasselee, although non-resident for seven years, for the purpose of study.
10 Kal. Mar.
Castle of St. Cyr,
near Lyons.
(f. 46d.)
To John de Boxtede, chancellor of the exchequer to king Edward, who formerly held the churches of Spofforde, Worefelde, Monckethone, Codinthon, Sandale, Carton, Galbi, and Stretham, the deanery of Tettenhale and canonries and prebends of Salisbury, Lichfield, Ripon, Derlinton, and Aucland, in the dioceses of York, Coventry and Lichfield, Canterbury, Winchester, Lincoln, Ely, and Durham, without dispensation, and without taking priest's orders. Dispensation to hold the churches of Spofforde, Wortefelde, Moncketone, and Codinton, together with the said canonries and prebends, and to resign two of the said churches for others.
Id. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 47d.)
To Master Thomas de Suerchia, the king's clerk, and a member of his household. Collation and provision, at the request of the king, of the canonry and prebend of London, void by the promotion of William, archbishop of York, although he already holds a canonry and prebend of Chichester, the church of Steyngreve, and a moiety of the church of Wast Walton, in the dioceses of York and Norwich.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Coventry, William de Brixia, canon of Lincoln, and Geoffrey de Blaston, canon of Lichfield.
n.d.
(f. 50.)
To a son of William de Grandison, knight. Dispensation, at his father's request, to hold benefices to the value of 300 marks, besides a canonry and prebend of Wells, and a canonry of York, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding defect of orders and age, he being about fourteen.
Ibid. To another son of the same knight, about thirteen years of age, to whom the pope has provided a canonry of Lincoln, with reservation of a prebend. A like dispensation.
n.d.
(f. 50.)
To the wife of William de Grandison. Indult for five years to visit three times a year the Cistercian monasteries of Dora and Flayleye, in the diocese of Hereford, founded by her ancestors, accompanied by six women, and there to cause divine service to be celebrated for the souls of the elder sons of her said husband, and all the faithful departed.
n.d.
(f. 50.)
To the teacher of civil law of John and Thomas, sons of William de Grandison. Licence, at the request of the said William, to hold besides the church of Middelton, in the diocese of Ely, value 16l. one other benefice.
4 Kal. Mar.
Lyons.
(f. 53.)
To Anthony, bishop of Durham. Appointment to the patriarchate of Jerusalem, void by the death of Ralph; with dispensation to him to retain also his bishopric; the pallium is sent to him by five cardinals named.
Concurrent letters to the prior and chapter of the Holy Sepulchre, and to the clergy and people of Jerusalem.
The like to the kings of England, France, Sicily, Castile, Cyprus, Aragon, Armenia, the Romans, and Hungary.
7 Id. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 55.)
To Walter Reginaldi, treasurer of the Prince of Wales, rector of Wimbeldon, in the diocese of Winchester. Remission, at the Prince's request, of the fruits of his benefices of Horsmundene, in the diocese of Rochester, and Angreham, in the diocese of Durham; with licence to him to hold, besides a canonry and prebend of Saint Paul's, London, other benefices to the value of 400 marks.
19 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 57.)
To Peter Guerric. Dispensation, at the request of John, sometime duke of Brittany, to hold, besides a canonry and prebend of St. Denis, Liege, and the rectory of Raundes, in the diocese of Lincoln, other benefices in England to the value of 100 marks, and on resigning any of them to accept others.
1306.
17 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 59.)
To John de Aniana, archdeacon of Faverney in Besançon. Licence to hold certain benefices not in England as well as the church of Wimbeldone, in the diocese of Winchester.
7 Id. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 60.)
To Edward, prince of Wales. Licence to six clerks engaged in his service to receive the fruits of their benefices, being nonresident.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of London and two others named.
Kal. Mar.
St. Cyr.
(f. 62d.)
To Richard Wodeloly, chaplain to William, cardinal of St. Pudentiana's, rector of Milxelham and Binteworth, in the diocese of Winchester. Dispensation to hold those benefices, and on resigning them to accept two others.
Id. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 62d.)
To Walter de Maydenstan. Provision of a canonry and prebend of York, with licence to hold a canonry and prebend of Soci, in the diocese of Auch, and the manor of Calamiach, given him by the pope when archbishop of Bordeaux, and Beaubekandale, in the diocese of York, as well as a benefice in the gift of the archbishop of Canterbury.
Concurrent mandate to the abbots of St. Edmunds and St. Albans, and another named.
3 Non. Mar.
St. Cyr.
(f. 68d.)
Commission to Antony, patriarch of Jerusalem, bishop of Durham, to administer the spirituality and temporality of the priory of Durham, prior Richard being suspended for dilapidation.
2 Non. Mar.
St. Cyr.
(f. 68d.)
To the bishop of London, the abbot of Lesate, in the diocese of Pamiers, and the archdeacon of Cleveland. Mandate to obtain information from the bishop of Durham, his vicar, and the convent of Durham, touching the fruits, rents, and profits of the priory.
8 Kal. Mar.
Lyons.
(f. 69.)
To Boniface, son of James de Quarto, who, being under age and not ordained, has held the church of St. Mary, Dongalvanh (Dungarvan), in the diocese of Lismore, together with a canonry and prebend of Augsburg, without papal dispensation, though he was afterwards ordained subdeacon. Dispensation, at the request of Amedeus, count of Savoy, to retain the same.
11 Kal. Mar.
St. Cyr.
(f. 69d.)
To a nephew of Amedeus, count of Savoy. Provision, at the request of his uncle, of a canonry of Lyons, with licence to hold canonries and prebends of York and Salisbury, besides other benefices in France.
5 Id. May.
Bordeaux.
(f. 72d.)
To the archbishop of York. Mandate to cite Robert, bishop of Glasgow, suspended from spirituals and temporals, to set out for Rome within a month.
1306.
3 Id. May.
Bordeaux.
(f. 73.)
To the same. Mandate to seize the said Robert, and keep him in custody, obtaining for him, if he desires it, a safe conduct from the king.
Ibid. The like to A., patriarch of Jerusalem, bishop of Durham (Dublinen).
Non. April.
Bourges.
(f. 76d.)
To Anthony, patriarch of Jerusalem, and bishop of Durham, Faculty to license six clerks, his relations, to hold benefices to the value of 300l.
Ibid. The like to the same. Faculty to other clerks, not being priests, who have held benefices.
Ibid. The like to the same for two other clerks to hold benefices to the value of 200 marks.
13 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 77d.)
To the archdeacons of Exeter, and Alvise in the diocese of Saintes, and to Bartholomew de Florentia, canon of London. Mandate, at the request of Otto de Grandison, knight, to induce Simon, bishop, and Richard de Bello, canon of Salisbury, to restore to John, son of Bertus de Frescobaldis of Florence, canon of Salisbury, the prebend of Hautevorth, which, on its being vacated by William de Sabaudia, the bishop conferred on Richard; and, it they refuse, to cite them to Rome.
18 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 78d.)
To the abbot and convent of the Cistercian abbey of Whalley, formerly of Stanlewe. Injunction to remain in Whalley, which has been granted them by Henry, earl of Lincoln; if not, that church will revert to the presentation of the said earl.
18 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 78d.)
To Henry, earl of Lincoln. Indult to be accompanied by his confessor, Michael de Mercona, a Minorite, who has full faculties for all but reserved cases.
18 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 79.)
To the same. Indult for six of his unbeneficed clerks to hold one benefice apiece, and two others beneficed to be nonresident, while engaged in his service, during five years.
1305.
15 Kal. Jan.
Lyon.
(f. 81.)
To John de Gedele, the queen's treasurer, dean of Wells, who, on resigning the churches of Boklonde, Hereforde, Foxhirde, Lavapiter, Horsinton, Stokes, in the dioceses of Bath and Wells, London, Exeter, Norwich, and Lincoln, retaining that of Holdesworth, and resigning the archdeaconry of Lewes, obtained the church of Ailington, in the diocese of Lincoln, and, on resigning Holdesworth, obtained the deanery of Wells without apostolic dispensation and not being in holy orders. Licence to hold the deanery and Ailington, as well as canonries and prebends of Exeter and Chichester, and the chaplaincy of the Castle of Hastings, in the diocese of Chichester; with remission to him of fruits received.
1306.
6 Id. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 81d.)
To William, archbishop of York. Confirmation of his election on the voidance of that see by the death of Thomas. The dean and chapter appointed Master Peter de Ros precentor John de Berewic and John de Cadomo canons, to conduct the election, the result of which was declared by Robert de Pikering, canon; and it having been examined by three cardinals, is, at the petition of William, made personally to the pope, confirmed; and he is consecrated by Peter, bishop of Sabina.
(f. 82.) Concurrent letters to the chapter of York, to the suffragans of the see, and to the king.
The pallium is ordered to be given to the archbishop by three cardinals.
Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 82.)
To Ralph, bishop of London. Ratification of his election, on the voidance of that see by the death of Richard. The dean and chapter, having made the election, it was confirmed by the archbishop, but Peter de Dene, canon of London, appealed to the pope, on the ground that he had been allowed no part in it; whereupon Benedict XI. ordered the matter to be examined, and on the examination being continued under the present pope, Peter refused to go on with the appeal; the election is therefore ratified, and the bishop elect is ordered to be consecrated by P. bishop of Sabina.
Concurrent letters to the chapter of London, to the king, and to the archbishop of Canterbury.
1305.
9 Kal. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 101.)
To William Viventis, rector of Stone, in Exene, in the diocese of Canterbury. Dispensation to hold that benefice, provided he be ordained priest within a year.
1306.
8 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 101.)
To John, son of Richard, earl of Arundel, canon of Lichfield. Indult to hold two benefices, together with the prebend of Lichfield, reserved to him by papal authority, he being fifteen years of age, and having only the first tonsure.
1305.
3 Non. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 103d.)
To Adam de Blida, one of the king's clerks, who has held the rectories of Herculle, of Coffcastel, and of Scheperton, and a canonry and prebend in the chapel of the castle of St. Mary, Hastings, in the dioceses of Salisbury, York, London, and Chichester. Dispensation, at the king's request, to retain the same, except Coffcastel, which he has resigned, and also one additional benefice.
1306.
11 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 103d.)
To Forcard, sometime dean, now bishop, of Caithness. Confirmation of his election. On the voidance of the see by the death of Andrew, the chapter appointed William Henry, abbot of Scone, and David de Rach, canons, to make the election; whereupon the dean came to the apostolic see, and the election was examined by three cardinals. The bishop elect is to be consecrated by P. bishop of Sabina.
1306.
Ibid.
(f. 104.)
Concurrent letters to the people of the diocese, to the dean and chapters, to vassals of the see, to the clergy of the diocese, and to the king of England.
18 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 104d.)
To Boniface de Saluzzo, archdeacon of Buckingham, Bartholomew de Ferentino, and Henry de Saraceni, canons of London. Mandate, at the request of Henry, earl of Lincoln, to induct Edmund Johannis de Acon, scholar of London, as soon as he is ordained, into possession of a canonry and prebend of South Mallyng, in the diocese of Chichester.
18 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 106d.)
To John de Sandale, one of the king's clerks, chancellor of St. Patrick's, Dublin. He has held the churches of Castle Rising and Wimbusch, in the dioceses of Norwich and London, and the treasurership of St. Patrick's, Dublin, and on resigning these accepted the said chancellorship and the churches of Lokinton, Aston, and Stoke, with their chapels. Dispensation, at the king's request, to retain the same and to be non-resident while engaged in the king's service, and for seven years to remain without being ordained priest.
Kal. Feb.
(f. 108.)
To the abbot and convent of Selby. Appropriation of the church of Athelingflet, in the diocese of York, of their patronage; to take effect on its voidance, a perpetual vicar being appointed.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and to William, archdeacon of Nottingham.
18 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 108d.)
To Queen Margaret. Licence to choose her confessor.
Ibid. To the same. Indult for her preacher to grant an indulgence of forty days.
Ibid. To the same. Indult to have mass said in places under an interdict.
Ibid. To the same. Indult to have divine service celebrated according to the Paris use.
Ibid. To the same. Indult to have a portable altar.
7 Id. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 110d.)
To John de Sancto Claro, of illegitimate birth, canon of London and rector of Fulham. Reservation of a benefice in the diocese of York, value 100l.
Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of York, the abbot of Westminster, and Master Alan Venatoris, master of the schools (scolastico) of Angers.
13 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 117d.)
To Hugh Ledespenser, knight. Licence to have a portable altar.
1305.
8 Id. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 119d.)
To Peter de Donvico, canon of Glasgow, and prebendary of Old Rokeburg in the same church. He has held the church of Valisham, in the diocese of Norwich, and on resigning it those of Westleton, Wridlington, and Bathanes, in the dioceses of Norwich and St. Andrews. Dispensation to retain the same, together with the said canonry and prebend, on condition of his being ordained priest within a year.
1306.
Kal. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 120.)
To Nicholas de Ayllesburie. He having been dispensed on account of illegitimacy, held the church of Manton, in the diocese of Lincoln, and on resigning it accepted that of St. Ylegan in Cosimbra, in the diocese of Exeter, and on resigning this that of St. Chad, Paterigam, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield. Dispensation to retain the same.
2 Id. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 120.)
To Robert de Hartwedone. He, by licence of John, late bishop of Winchester, received the rectory of Thingdone, in the diocese of Lincoln, and then, without dispensation, those of Stokebrueri, in the same diocese, of Wotton, in the diocese of Salisbury, and, on resigning the last two, that of Eligden, in the same diocese, which he resigned, and accepted that of Dinton. Dispensation, at the request of Hugh Ledespenser, whose clerk he is, to retain Dinton and Thingdon, together with the hospital Domus Dei at Portsmouth, and to hold also an additional benefice.
1305.
4 Kal. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 120.)
To James Sinibaldi, who, without a papal dispensation, obtained the archdeaconry of Winchester and a prebendal portion of St. Laurence, Romsey, with its chapels. Dispensation to retain the same; and the process touching these, begun by the metropolitan or bishop after James had set out for the apostolic see is annulled; and licence is given him to hold also one or more additional benefices, to the value of 100 marks.
1306.
Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 120d.)
To Matthew, who, being in minor orders, and the son of a subdeacon, got a papal dispensation, and thereupon, exceeding its terms, obtained the deanery of Dunkeld and held it for seven months. Dispensation to retain the same; and licence to hold an additional benefice.
5 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 120d.)
To Michael de Estona, who, being illegitimate, got a papal dispensation to be ordained and hold a benefice, and thereupon obtained the church of Odestoke, which he resigned, and then that of Erchesfonte, in the diocese of Salisbury. Dispensation to retain the same and to hold also an additional benefice.
7 Kal. April.
Nevers.
(f. 122.)
To Anthony, patriarch of Jerusalem and bishop of Durham. Faculty to use the pallium in Durham and other churches where he may be.
7 Kal. Feb.
Nevers.
(f. 122d.)
To the same. On his proposal to set out in aid of the Holy Land with his servants and goods, he is taken under the protection of St. Peter.
1306.
16 Kal. July.
Bordeaux.
(f. 125.)
To Thomas, doctor of canon law, son of John de Chobeham, knight, envoy of the king, rector of the churches of Holingebourn, Boxle, Hakeney, and Rothelfeld, in the dioceses of Canterbury, London, and Chichester. Dispensation, at the king's request, to hold an additional benefice and also canonries and prebends of London, Hereford, and Wells.
2 Kal. April.
Bourges.
(f. 130.)
To Margaret de Clara, countess of Cornwall. Licence to choose her confessor, who may commute her vows, especially that of visiting Jerusalem, which she took at the desire of her husband Edmund, since deceased.
3 Non. June.
Bordeaux.
(f. 131.)
To John de Karkebi. He, after the council of Lyons, obtained the churches of Chiserberg, Northymnes, Danebyon, Wiskwike, Brightestone, Wigenton, and Godeshulle, with their chapels, in the dioceses of Wells, Lincoln, York, Salisbury, Carlisle, and Winchester, and resigned Chiserberge, Daneby, and Brightestone, not being ordained priest nor having a papal dispensation. Dispensation to retain those not resigned, and also a canonry and prebend of St. Chad, Shrewsbury; and on resigning one of the said churches, to accept another.
4 Non. June.
Bordeaux.
(f. 131.)
To John, son of John, earl of Warrenne, of the diocese of Hereford, who having been ordained priest under age, held the churches of Westbiri, Dorkingue, and Fichelarke, in the dioceses of Winchester and York, and a canonry and prebend of York, without papal dispensation. Dispensation to retain the same.
4 Non. June.
Bordeaux.
(f. 131d.)
To Gilbert de Segrave, who, after the Council of Lyons, obtained the church of Fenstanton, in the diocese of Lincoln, and then the precentorship of London, without papal dispensation. Dispensation to retain the same, and also canonries and prebends of London, Hereford, and Lincoln.
4 Non. June.
Bordeaux.
(f. 131d.)
To William, son of John, earl of Warrenne, who having been ordained priest under age, and held the churches of Heytfeld and Northerpples, in the dioceses of Norwich and York. Dispensation to retain the same, with licence to accept an additional benefice.
4 Non. June.
Bordeaux.
(f. 131d.)
To James de Ispania, canon of London, nephew of queen Eleanor. He, being not ordained, and illegitimate, obtained the church of Causton, in the diocese of Norwich, and on resigning it, that of Corundale, in the diocese of Winchester, and on resigning this, those of Roubury, Ringwode, and Westburgge, in the dioceses of Durham, Winchester, and Norwich, and on resigning Westburg, that of Althrop, in the diocese of Lincoln, and canonries and prebends of Wells, London, Dublin, Lichfield, Exeter, and Castleknock, Dublin; and finally, at the king's and queen's request, obtained a dispensation from Honorius IV. in which no mention was made of the above benefices; after which he accepted the deanery of Pontefract Castle and St. Leonard's hospital, York; also canonries and prebends in Salisbury, York, and Lincoln, resigning the church of Altrop, the said hospital, and the canonries and prebends of York and Exeter, and obtaining a dispensation from Boniface VIII. to hold Rothbury and Ringwode, the deanery, and the other canonries and prebends, not being ordained priest, nor being resident; whereupon he was summoned by the archbishop of Canterbury as visitor, and on pleading the papal dispensations, was ordered to produce them, on which he came to Rome and obtained a prorogation of the process from Benedict XI. who confirmed his privileges and quashed the proceedings against him; whereupon he petitioned the present pope to grant the necessary dispensation and remission, which is now done.
2 Kal. Aug.
Bordeaux.
(f. 133d.)
To Bertrand de Fargis. Provision of a canonry and prebend of York, he being under age and not in holy orders.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Agen and Saintes and the sacristan of Bordeaux.
15 Kal. May.
Abbey of Grandmont.
(f. 135d.)
To the archbishop of York and bishops of Durham and Coventry and Lichfield. Mandate to protect Raymund, cardinal of New St. Mary's, in the enjoyment of his benefices and their fruits in England.
2 Kal. April.
Bourges.
(f. 136.)
To Richard, son of Thomas de Clara, son of the earl of Gloucester, aged about twenty, who has held the churches of Boureth, Yothel, and Malteby, in the dioceses of Killaloe, Cloyne, and York. Dispensation, at the request of his aunt, Margaret de Clara, countess of Cornwall, to retain the said benefices and accept others to the value of 200l. with licence to postpone being ordained priest for seven years, he being engaged in his studies.
7 Kal. April.
Nevers.
(f. 139.)
To Anthony, patriarch of Jerusalem and bishop of Durham. He having taken the Cross, is now freed from the offer he has made of a tenth of his revenues.
Ibid. To the same. Exemption from the jurisdiction of the archbishop of York.
Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 139d.)
To Walter de Maydenstan. Remission of fruits received from Newechurche, Nayleston, Launcinge, Bikele, Killaban, the moiety of Kirkebi in Kendale, the wardenship of the hospital called ‘New Worke’ in Maidestan and a canonry and prebend of Socien, in the dioceses of Canterbury, Lincoln, Chichester, Exeter, St. Lizier, (fn. 1) and Auch, he not being in priest's orders; with licence to hold the moiety and the wardenship, and be promoted to all ecclesiastical dignities.
3 Non. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 139d.)
To the archbishop of York. Faculty to make provision to persons nominated by John, count of Dreux, of canonries and prebends of Cambray, Chartres, Amiens, and Bayeux.
1306.
8 Id. Mar.
Macon.
(f. 142d.)
To Aymo, canon of Lyons, son of Amedeus, count of Savoy. Reservation to him, at his father's request, of the share of the possessions of the church of Lyons which fall to his canonry, notwithstanding that he has the archdeaconry and a canonry and prebend of York, and other benefices not in England.
15 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 143.)
To John called ‘Lebygod,’ who, being in subdeacon's orders, obtained the churches of Cotingham, Ersham, Teberton, and Eyke, in the dioceses of York and Norwich, and, after the council of Lyons, those of Tetherington, Akele, and Frameingham. Dispensation, at the request of his kinsman, Roger, earl of Norfolk and marshal of England, to retain the same, resigning Teberton, Eyke, and Ersham.
7 Id. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 145d.)
To the abbots of St. Edmunds and Waltham, and to the prior of Munisan, in the diocese of Bordeaux. Mandate to appoint Walter de Maidenstan to a benefice in the gift of the archbishop of Canterbury, value 100l. notwithstanding his terms of other benefices in France, and the church of Kirkebi in Kendale, and the papal position made to him of a canonry and prebend of York.
1305.
5 Id. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 150.)
To Hugh de Walmesford, who, being of illegitimate birth, got a dispensation to be ordained and hold a benefice, and then held the churches of Great Cothes and Galtron, in the diocese of Lincoln. Dispensation, at the queen's request, whose clerk he is, to retain the same.
1306.
5 Kal. Mar.
St. Cyr.
(f. 155.)
To William Elias, canon of Rouen and others. Provision to a clerk of Peter de Sabaudia, dean of Salisbury, at his request, of a canonry and prebend of Lyons, notwithstanding that he is canon and prebendary of SS. Peter and Paul, Estredberi, in the diocese of Salisbury.
6 Kal. April.
Nevers.
(f. 155d.)
To the bishops of Lincoln and Amiens, and the abbot of Lesate, in the diocese of Pamiers. Mandate to protect the property of Anthony, patriarch of Jerusalem and bishop of Durham, on his going to Palestine.
Ibid. To the same. Mandate to enforce the patriarch's exemption from the jurisdiction of the archbishop and chapter of York.
Ibid. To the same. Mandate to obtain for him free access to all churches, in which he may use the pallium.
To the same. Mandate to free him from demands from tithe or other subsidy.
2 Id. Sept.
Castel Jaloux.
(f. 157d.)
To Peter de Vallibus of Avona. Provision, at the request of Beraldus, bishop of Albano, of a canonry and prebend of Bayonne, he being rector of Shapwyke, in the diocese of Salisbury.
Concurrent letter to Richard de Haveringe, canon of York, and others named.
1306.
4 Kal. April.
Bourges.
(f. 161.)
To the bishop of London, the abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, and William Elias, canon of Saintes. Mandate to cause to be paid to Master John de Sancto Claro the rents and profits of his benefices, to wit, the rectory of Fuylham, a canonry and prebend of London, and the archdeaconry of Middlesex, he being of illegitimate birth, and having got a dispensation from Nicholas IV. whereupon he obtained the church of Leindone, and on resigning it, that of Guylingge, which he resigned, and finally that of Fulham.
5 Kal. April.
Montanvert.
(f. 164d.)
To William Amaneui, son of Bertrand de Mota. Provision of a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, he being under age and not in holy orders, and holding a canonry of St. Omer.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Lézat, the prior of Norhampton, and William Geraldi, canon of St. Crebarius, Agen.
5 Id. Nov.
Lyons.
(f. 170.)
To Peter Arthur. Provision, at the request of John de Haveringes, knight, of the rectory of Buttington, void by the death of Henry at Carcassonne, when with the Roman court on its way to Lyons.
Concurrent mandate to the abbots of Holy Cross, Waltham, and St. Albans, and to Master William Rufari, canon of Lyons.
15 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 171d.)
To the prior and convent of Sempingham. Appropriation, to enable them to rebuild their monastery, of the churches of Thurstanton and Norton Disny.
Concurrent mandate to the abbots of Vaudey and Swineshed, and to Master John de Havering.
15 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 171d.)
To the prior and convent of Sempingham. Appropriation of the vicarage of Fordham, in the diocese of Norwich, it having been granted to the monastery, at the king's request, by Thomas, bishop of Norwich, to meet the expenses of a general chapter of the order, and on the rector's death a large vicarial portion was assigned out of its revenues by William, bishop of Norwich; to to take effect on the death or resignation of the said vicar.
Concurrent letter to the abbots of St. Edmunds and Dereham, and to Master John Havering, archdeacon of Dublin.
2 Id. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 173.)
To John, son of John de Bauquelle, knight, envoy of the prince of Wales. Provision of a canonry and prebend of Beverley.
Ibid. The like to the same, of a canonry and prebend of Southwell.
3 Non. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 173d.)
To Richard de Haveringe, papal chaplain. Dispensation, at the request of his father, John de Haveringe, seneschal of Gascony, that he may hold not only the precentorship of Dublin, a canonry and prebend of York, the parish churches of Botelde, Wemne, and Highclere, and the tithes of St. Martin, Delesques, in the dioceses of Whitehern, Lichfield, Winchester, and Agen, and a canonry of Lincoln, with expectation of a prebend, but also one or more benefices in England to the value of 400l.
1306.
Ibid.
To John de Haveringe, papal chaplain. Dispensation, at the request of his father, John, seneschal of Gascony, to hold one or more benefices besides the archdeaconry of Dublin, the church of Warmengeham, in the diocese of Lichfield, a canonry of Salisbury, with expectation of a prebend, and a yearly pension of 100s. that he receives from the prior of the Hospitallers in England.
18 Kal. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 173d.)
To Robert, son of Guy Betetorte, rector successively of Caulebourne and Fornesete, value 50 marks, in the dioceses of Norwich and Winchester. Dispensation, at the request of Landulph, cardinal of St. Angelo, to hold also an additional benefice.

From a fragment in the Vatican Library.

1305.
5 Id. Dec.
Lyons.
(f. 113.)
To the incumbent of the chapelry of Listarch, in the diocese of Meath, and of the churches of Staba and Mandemple, in the diocese of Armagh. Dispensation to hold those benefices, he not being in priest's orders.
12 Kal. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 113.)
To the incumbent of Hugate and Bretingham. Dispensation to him, who is also canon and prebendary of York and Beverley, to hold an additional benefice.
1306.
3 Non. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 113d.)
To Adam, rector of Stiplinge, Disce, and Beringham, in the diocese of Norwich. Dispensation to hold those benefices on being ordained, and also the chapel of Steringe.
2 Kal. Aug.
Bordeaux.
(f. 114.)
Provision to——of a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, he holding also canonries and prebends elsewhere.
4 Id. Feb.
Lyons.
(f. 115d.)
To executors. Mandate to warn William, archbishop of York, or his successor, to repay, under pain of excommunication, to Simon Gerardi, Guy Bertaldi, of the firm of Spini, at Florence, and others, the sum of 6000 marks borrowed by him in order to expedite his affairs at Rome.
1305.
12 Kal. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 120d.)
To the archdeacon of Northampton, canon of Lincoln. He having irregularly received procurations, is absolved and rehabilited, and the fruits received from his prebend and from the church of Waldegrave are remitted.
1306.
Id. Jan.
Lyons.
(f. 121d.)
To—, of illegitimate birth. Indult to hold a moiety of Sadberge and Merefeld, in the diocese of York, and a canonry and prebend of Beverley, with remission to him of fruits received, he being engaged in a suit about the church of Petimigtan [Little Mitton], in the diocese of York.

Footnotes

  • 1. The order of the folios in this volume should be as follows:—f. 1–32, 89–100, 169–180, 77–88, 137–140, 101–124, 33–76, 141–168, 125–136.
  • 2. Kyllaban is in the diocese of Kildare.