Regesta 65: 1316-1317

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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'Regesta 65: 1316-1317', in Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 2, 1305-1342, (London, 1895) pp. 136-150. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-papal-registers/brit-ie/vol2/pp136-150 [accessed 20 April 2024]

Regesta, Vol. LXV.

1316.
2 Kal. Jan.
Avignon. (f. 6d.)
To Johanninus, son of Meliadus Salveigi of Genoa, D.C.L. Provision of a canonry of Lichfield, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to Henry de Sarracenis of Rome, canon of London, and two others named.
1317.
Id. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 9.)
To William de Chenaitone, abbot of Evesham. Confirmation of his election; that monastery being void by the death of John de Brochampton, prior William and the convent appointed William de Stowy, Simon Trun of Saltford, John de Grenhulle, Thomas de Blockeley, and Helias de Quernton, monks, to make the election.
Concurrent letters to the prior and convent, to the vassals of the monastery, and to the king.
1316.
12 Kal. Nov.
Avignon. (f. 25d.)
To Raymund, son of Bernard de Rosilhaco, knight. Reservation of a canonry and prebend of Lincoln.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Sarlat and two others named.
1317.
5 Id. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 26.)
To Lewis [de Bello Monte],treasurer of Salisbury. Appointment to the see of Durham, void by the death of Richard, the provision having been reserved by Clement V.
Concurrent letters to the chapter, to the clergy, and to the people of the diocese, to vassels of the church, and to the king.
1316.
Id. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 29d.)
To the bishop of Norwich. Order to enjoin penance and satisfaction on John de Walsam, canon of St. Mary's, Biston (Beeston), an Augustinian house of the said diocese, who inflicted wounds on his prelate with a sword, from which he having now recovered, the pope has given the canon absolution.
1317.
12 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 31.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury. Mandate to hear and decide the cause touching the prior provincial and Friars Preachers in England, who have been ejected by the bishop and chapter of Hereford from the site given to them by William de Cantalupe, citizen of Hereford, at the request of the bailiff and citizens, the grant having been confirmed by king Henry. On William's death, their ejection and the destruction of what they had built was brought was brought before the king, who ordered the sheriff to examine the matter. The prior and brethern had recourse to Alexander IV. when it appeared that letters had been obtained from Innocent III. disallowing the building of the said church, but these were superseded by the permission of Alexander, and the bishop and chapter of Hereford were ordered to desist from their opposition, the mandate to this effect being addressed to the bishop of Worcester. Appeal was thereupon made to the pope, and litigation went on for a long time, until the prior and brethern obtained letters from Clement IV. to the legate Ottobon, cardinal of St. Adrian's, ordering the suit to be decided, which nevertheless still remains as it was.
7 Id. July.
Avignon.
(f. 45d.)
To Master Peter de Scholachis, M.A. Provision of a canonry of Aukeland, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has 50s. yearly in the house of Merton, Oxford, until provision be made to him of a richer benefice.
Concurrent mandate to the prior of St. Frideswide's, the dean of Lincoln, and the chancellor of York.
Ibid.
(f. 48d.)
To Ivo de Eglesheyl called ‘de Cornubia,’ M.A. Reservation of a benefice, value 20 marks, in the gift of the bishop of Exeter.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Oseney, and the chancellor and precentor of Wells.
5 Kal. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 48d.)
To Gaucelin, cardinal of SS. Marcellinus and Peter, vicechancellor of Lichfield, to whom a canonry, prebend, and the treasurership of Lichfield, was reserved on the election of John, bishop of Winchester. Dispensation to retain the same, together with his other benefices.
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacon of Bazas and two others named.
7 Id. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 50d.)
To Othoninus de Salinis, called ‘Morol.’ Provision, at the request of Joan, countess of Poitou, of a canonry of Lincoln, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Meaux, and two others named.
Id. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 52.)
To John de Cromuel, knight, of the Tower of London, and Ydona, his wife. Dispensation to remain in the marriage which they contracted, not knowing that they were related in the fourth degree of Kindred.
10 Kal. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 64d.)
To Walter de Pebemers, who gave money to John de cambre then vicar of Monks Colum, in the diocese of London, to enable him to set out for the Holy Land, and on his resigning the vicarage, succeeded him in it. Declaration that by such payment he shall not be held to have incurred the guilt of simony.
1317.
5 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 84.)
To the bishops of Winchester and Exeter. Mandate to collect the Holy Land tenth in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales, and to enforce payment of it at two given times. John, bishop of Norwich, John, bishop of Ely, Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, Bartholomew de Badelesmer, knight, and other envoys of king Edward, have informed the pope that the said king wishes to follow in his father's footsteps, and come to the rescue of the Holy Land. The tenth granted by Clement V. in the council of Vienne for six years has been collected in England, Wales, and Ireland for only one year, and by the present pope was suspended for three years, the collectors being now ordered to collect it for one year from next Michaelmas.
Ibid.
(f. 84d.)
To the king, from whose envoys the pope has heard of his purpose touching the Holy Land. Informing him that the bishops of Winchester and Exeter are appointed to collect the tenth and assign it to him.
Ibid. To archbishops, bishops, and all the prelates and clergy, secular and regular, exempt or non-exempt, of England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. Exhortation to pay a tenth of their proceeds for a year to the collectors and their delegates, who have power to compel them.
4 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 85.)
Relaxation, at the request of queen Isabella, and of her sons, Edward and John, of Twenty days of enjoined penance to penitents who pray for her, her children, and their father.
Ibid. The like, at the king's request, to those who pray daily for the good estate of the realm.
Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 85.)
To the king, inhibiting any ordinary or delegate to issue sentences of excommunication or interdict against the royal chapels or oratories, or canons and servers of the same.
4 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 85.)
To the same. Indult to choose his confessor for six years.
13 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 85.)
To Walter, archbishop of Canterbury. Indult that he may visit seventeen of his suffragans and their dioceses when he shall see fit, they not having been visited on account of the health of archbishop Robert and other impediments.
4 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 85d.)
To the bishops of Norwich and Ely. Commission and mandate to warn Robert de Brus and his abettors to desist from invading and occupying land in England, Wales, and Ireland. The said Robert, earl of Carrick, having in the time of king Edward's father made war against him, violating every part, depopulating territory, and destroying castles, ecclesiastical censures are to be issued, and all combinations and confederations made in favour of the said Robert are to be dissolved.
Ibid. To the archbishops of Dublin and Cashel, and the dean of Dublin. Like commission and mandate.
Ibid.
(f. 86.)
To archbishops, bishops, and other collectors of the six years’ Holy Land tenth granted by Clement V. and suspended for three years. Mandate to assign the sum collected for the first year of that period to the king or his envoy, in addition to that which has been made over to him as a loan in the name of the pope and the Roman church, taking from him a due acknowledgment of the same.
4 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 86.)
To the archbishops of Dublin and Cashel, and the dean of Dublin. Mandate to warn Friars Preachers and other mendicant religious, and rectors, vicars, and chaplains of parish churches in Ireland to desist from stirring up the people of that country to resist the king's authority; those who disobey this monition. are to be excommunicated. Full powers are given to the said archbishops and dean to do whatever they shall see fit in pursuance of this mandate. [Theiner, 194.]
13 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 86d.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury. Prorogation, at the king's request, to seven years from the end of the five years granted by Clement V. of his visit to the apostolic see, he being very much occupied both in pastoral duties and business of state.
4 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 86d.)
To king Edward, according a delay of five years for the repayment of the money he has received from the Holy Land tenth granted for six years by Clement V. in the council of Vienne.
Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 86d.)
To the same, granting a general marriage dispensation to his sons and daughters with persons related to them in the fourth degree of kindred.
4 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 86d.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishops of Winchester and Ely. Mandate to publish sentence of excommunication against those nobles and great men who have taken up arms against the king, or have in any way assisted those who attack England or Ireland.
17 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 87.)
To Thomas Bobre. Provision of a canonry of Salisbury, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is a rector of St. Peter's, Ingoldmelis, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 16l.
Concurrent mandate to the prior of St. Frideswide's, in the said diocese, and Masters Adam de Orleton, papal chaplain, canon of Hereford, and John Brabançon, canon of Chichester.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f.87d.)
To Anthony Bokare, S.T.P., successively canon and chancellor of Lincoln, and prebendary of North Kellasaye. Dispensation to accept the rectory of St. Mary's, Waynflete, the value to gether of these benefices being 63l. he having to preach on Sundays and feasts, and not having where withal to support the dignity of the chancellorship.
Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 89.)
To the king, acknowledging the receipt of the cess of 1000 marks for the year 1317, due for the realm of England and territory in Ireland, the same having been paid by John, bishop of Norwich, John, bishop of Ely, Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, and Bartholomew de Baddelsmer, knight, and others, the king's envoys, to the papal camera by the firm of the Bardi, of Florence.
5 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 94d.)
To Thomas de Grandissono, aged twenty-three. Indult to accept a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, and also the archdeaconry of Northamton, if he wins the suit about it in which he is engaged.
Ibid. To William de Grandissono. Provision of a canonry of Salisbury, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Dore, the dean of Hereford, and Master Adam de Orleton, papal chaplain, canon of Wells.
2 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 134.)
Appointment of Thomas, bishop elect of Worcester, that see being void by the death of Walter at Auribane (? Orleans).
Concurrent letters to the prior and chapter, to the clergy and people of the diocese, and to the king.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 151.)
To Gilet de Bolumvilla. Provision of a canonry of Aukeland, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Norwich, the dean of York, and the treasurer of Lincoln.
16 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 156.)
To John, bishop of Norwich. Confirmation, with exemplification, of the ratification by Henry, prior, and the chapter of Canterbury, dated 1 Jan. 1316[–7], of the confirmation by archbishop Walter, dated Lambith, 16 Dec. 1316, of the acceptance by Henry de Langele, prior of Holy Trinity, and the chapter of Norwich, dated Norwich, Non. Oct, 1316, of the ordinance made by John, bishop of Norwich, dated Northelinham, 4 Non. Oct. 1316, touching the chapel of St. John the Evangelist, in the west part of the cathedral founded by him, to be served by four priests to pray for his soul and that of his parents, Solomon and Amice, and for the souls of his predecessors and successors in the see. The church of Westhale is appropriated to the said chapel, and the vicar's portion is to consist of the oblations, mortuary fees, and small tithes of the said church, those, namely, of wool, milk, lambs, calves, pigs, geese, fowls, eggs, doves, bees, fisheries, turbaries, mills, woods and copses, flax, hemp, garden and orchard fruit, and other customary tithes and glebe, except the piece called ‘Schepecotelond,’ on the west of the church, across the public road, containing above three acres, the north side of which abuts on the pasture of the said church, and the other on the land of Thomas Dane of Westhale; this piece of land is given, tithe-free, to the prior and convent as rectors of the said church, with other particulars touching the said church and chapel, and the services to be performed therein, and the allowances to the chaplains, the principal of whom is to have 6 marks a year, and the others 16½ between them.
2 Id. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 162d.)
To Master William de Birston, papal chaplain. Provision of a canonry of Salisbury, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to Master Peter Fabbri, canon of Beauvais, papal notary, the archdeacon of Winchester, and Master Richard de Stanhouue, canon of Chichester.
4 Id. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 166d.)
William de Birstone, archdeacon of Gloucester, is made a papal chaplain.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 167d.)
To Henry de Stachesdene. Provision, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, whose chaplain he is, of a canonry of Wells, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the rectory of Newenton, value 30 marks, and the chapels of Baduransfeld, value 100s. and St. Gemina, value 12 pounds of Paris, in the dioceses of Worcester, Norwich, and Soissons.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Ely, the archdeacon of Winchester, and Gilbert de Brueria, canon of Chichester.
Ibid.
(f. 168d.)
To Jordan Moraundi. Provision, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, of a canonry of Salisbury, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is treasurer of Wells, canon and prebendary of Chichester, and rector of Northiham and Haluytheley, in the dioceses of Chichester and London.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Chichester, Master Bertrand de Mediolano, papal chaplain, and Robert de Baldock, canon of London.
5 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 169.)
To Simon de Ely. Provision of a canonry of London, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is archdeacon of Suffolk.
Concurrent mandate to Master John de Ros, and Adam de Orletone and Robert de Pinçbec, canons of Hereford and York.
Ibid.
(f. 169d.)
To William de Ayrmynne. Provision of a canonry of York, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Wermuth, in the diocese of Durham.
Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of Canterbury, the archdeacon of Gloucester, and Master Adam Murimouth, canon of Wells.
5 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170.)
To Robert de Heslarton, of the diocese of York, aged twenty. Dispensation to hold a benefice.
17 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170.)
To John Nalard, of London. The like.
1317.
16 Non. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170.)
To John, bishop of Winchester. Licence to choose his confessor.
3 Non. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170.)
To Bartholomew de Badelesmere and his wife and children. The like for five years.
12 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170.)
To the same. Faculty to have a portable altar.
16 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170d.)
To John, bishop of Norwich. Indult for five years to absolve any of those engaged in his service who have laid violent hands on others.
Ibid. To John, bishop of Winchester. Faculty to grant dispensations to four clerks under age to hold a benefice apiece.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170d.)
To Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke. Licence to choose his confessor for seven years.
16 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170d.)
To John, bishop of Norwich. Faculty to grant dispensations to four clerks under age to hold a benefice apiece.
Ibid. To the same. Faculty to grant dispensations for nonresidence to four perpetual vicars of his diocese to pursue their studies at a university for three years.
3 Non. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170d.)
To penitents who visit the chapel founded by John, bishop of Norwich, in the west part of his church, on the two feasts of St. John the Evangelist and that of the dedication of the chapel. Relaxation of a hundred days of enjoined penance.
5 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 170d.)
To Gilbert de Sauerdebe, of the diocese of York, aged twenty. Dispensation to hold a benefice.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 171.)
To the abbot of Waltham, and the archdeacons of Winchester and Gloucester. Mandate to cause to be admitted into the Benedictine convents of Derliyng, Elestow, and Godstou, in the dioceses of London and Lincoln, three girls, who wish to enter that order, on the nomination of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke.
16 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 171.)
To John, bishop of Norwich. Indult to absolve ten of his subjects who have been guilty of sins, absolution for which is reserved to the apostolic see.
Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 171.)
To the same. Grant, for three years, of the first year's fruits of benefices in his diocese on their voidance, notwithstanding that the first year's fruits of all benefices are due to the papal camera.
17 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 171.)
To James Sinibaldi, of Florence. Provision of a canonry of Lincoln, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is archdeacon of Winchester, canon and prebendary of Florence and Romsey, and rector of Yung and Brithwell, in the dioceses of Lincoln and Salisbury, and elsewhere out of England, and expects a benefice in the diocese of Winchester.
Concurrent mandate to the priors of St. Mary's, Suthwerc, and Selborne, and another named.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 172.)
To Elias de Whiteley. Provision, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, of a canonry of Lincoln, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Sibsey, value 49l. in the diocese of Lincoln.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Arras, the abbot of St. Albans, and the archdeacon of London.
2 Id. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 172d.)
To Roger de Northburgh. Provision, at the request of the king, whose clerk he is, of a canonry of Wells, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has canonries and prebends of St. Davids, York, Lincoln, London, and Beverley, and is rector of Bounes, St. Maugan in Keriet, Tethesey, and Castre, in the dioceses of York, Carlisle, Exeter, Bath and Wells, and Lincoln.
Concurrent mandate to Masters Berengarius Maynard, Richard de Stanhaue, and Robert de Baldok, canons of Narbonne, Chichester, and London.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 173.)
To Walter Alexandri. Provision, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, of a canonry of St. Davids, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Wlwardenton, Steneky, Saxthorp, and Tenebie, in the dioceses of Worcester, Norwich, and St. Davids.
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacon and precentor of London, and Master Adam Orleton, canon of Hereford.
12 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 177.)
To Bindus de Bandinellis. Provision, at the request of John de Cromwel, knight, constable of the Tower of London, of a canonry of Fiesole, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Haleford, in the diocese of Worcester.
Concurrent mandate to William de Frescobaldis, canon of Florence, and two others named.
6 Id. July.
Avignon. (f. 181.)
To John de Loquingon, M.A. of the diocese of York. Provision of a benefice, value 20 marks, in the gift of the bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
Concurrent mandate to the archbishop and chancellor of York, and Master John de Elam canon of Elford.
12 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 181d.)
To John Manfeld. Provision of a canonry of Aukeland, in the diocese of Durham, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacons of Winchester and Gloucester, and Master Adam de Murimuth, canon of Wells.
1317.
12 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 183d.)
To John de Cromuel, constable of the Tower of London, and Ydena, his wife. Indult to choose their confessors.
17 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 183d.)
To John de Malmesburi. Provision of a canonry of Boseham, in the diocese of Chichester, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Montesfond, in the diocese of Winchester.
Concurrent mandate to the prior of St Mary's, Southwerk, the archdeacon of Chichester, and another named.
13 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 186d.)
To John de Crosseby. Provision, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, of a canonry of Beverley, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of St. Mary's and the dean of York, and Gilbert de Brueria, canon of Chichester.
5 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 188.)
To John de Chimefford. Provision of a canonry of Lichfield, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop and archdeacon of Winchester and Adam de Murymouth, canon of Wells.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 189d.)
To the Premonstratensian abbot and convent of Wenlinge, in the diocese of Norwich. Appropriation of the parish church of Longham by Wenlinge, of their patronage, value 7 marks 5s. 6d.
11 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 189d.)
To John, son of William Ergun, knight, of the diocese of York, aged twenty. Dispensation to hold a benefice.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 190.)
To Hugh de Thorntoft. Provision, at the request of Aymar de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, of a canonry of Houden, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to Adam de Orleton, papal chaplain, canon of Hereford, John de Nassington, and Richard de Cestria, canons of York.
Ibid.
(f. 194.)
To Richard called ‘Prior de Exintigo,’ of the diocese of Norwich. Reservation, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, of a benefice, value 20 Marks, in the gift of the abbot and convent of Battle.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Ely, the archdeacon of Norwich, and James de Yspania, canon of London.
12 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 194d.)
To Baldwin de Wycteney. Provision, at the request of his uncle, John de Cromuel, knight, constable of the Tower, of a canonry of Brobbiart, in the diocese of Hereford, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the dean and Masters Adam de Orleton and Adam Carbonelli, canons of Hereford.
7 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 195.)
To John de Oustihorp. Provision of a canonry of Howden, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Sproburgh, in the diocese of York.
Concurrent mandate to Masters John de Sutton, Adam de Murimouth, and William de Birton, canons of Lincoln, Wells, and Dublin.
Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 195d.)
To Master Geoffrey de Hothum, S.T.P. Provision of a canonry of Lichfield, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Southamton, in the diocese of Winchester.
Concurrent mandate to Masters William de Birton, Robert de Baldole, and John Bussh, canons of Dublin, London, and St. Davids.
5 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 198.)
To Ralph de Pagrave. Reservation of a benefice, value 60 marks, in the gift of the abbess and convent of Romsey, notwithstanding that he is rector of Ayssele and Bodenere, in the diocese of Norwich.
Concurrent mandate to Masters John de Ros and Adam de Orleton, canons of Hereford, and Robert de Picçebek, canon of York.
Ibid.
(f. 198d.)
To Master Richard de Clare. Provision of a canonry of Exeter, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop and archdeacon of Winchester and Master Adam de Murimouth, canon of Wells.
Ibid.
(f. 199.)
To Richard de la Lee. Provision of a canonry of Ripon, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Worcester, the archdeacon of Gloucester, and Master Adam de Murimouth, canon of Wells.
Id. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 199.)
To Gaucelin, cardinal of SS. Marcellinus and Peter, and Luke, cardinal of St. Mary's in Via Lata, papal nuncios. Faculty, at queen Isabella's request, to induct to benefices in certain dioceses out of England the queen's clerks nominated by her.
Ibid.
(f. 199d.)
To the same. The like in regard to other dioceses out of England.
Ibid.
(f. 200.)
To the same. The like in regard to women nominated by the said queen who are to be received as nuns in certain monasteries out of England.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 201.)
To John de Bruneshope. Provision, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, whose clerk he is, of a canonry of Hereford, with reservation of a prebend, value 10 pounds of Tours, notwithstanding that he is rector of Upton, in the diocese of Lichfield, value 10l.
Concurrent mandate to the abbots of St. Peter's, Shrewsbury, and Valle Crucis, St. Asaph, and Master Aymeric de Castro Lucii, canon of Limoges.
1317.
7 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 202.)
To James de Berkhamstede. Provision of a canonry of Beverley, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Foulmere, in the diocese of Ely, and dean of the chapel royal, in the castle of Walinfronde, in that of Salisbury.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop and prior of Carlisle, and William de Birton, canon of Dublin.
Ibid.
(f. 203.)
To Thomas de Hothum. Reservation of a benefice, in the diocese of York, value 60 marks, notwithstanding that he is rector of Hiddeley, in that of Norwich.
Concurrent mandate to Masters Adam de Murimouth, John Bussh, and Robert de Baldok, canons of Wells, St. Davids, and London.
Ibid. To James called ‘Hay,’ of Spaldingiton, of the diocese of York. Reservation of a benefice in that of Lincoln, value 50 marks.
Concurrent mandate to Masters John Bussh, Robert de Baldok, and William de Birton, canons of St. Davids, London, and Dublin.
Ibid.
(f. 203d.)
To Nicholas de Stokton. Reservation of a benefice in the diocese of Lincoln, value 40 marks, notwithstanding that he is rector of Brayswelle, in that of York.
Concurrent mandate to Masters John de Ros, papal chaplain, archdeacon of Salop, Robert de Baldok, and William de Birton, canons of London and Dublin.
13 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 204d.)
To Alice de Auvenia (Avennes), countess of Norfolk, Faculty to have a portable altar.
Ibid.
(f. 205.)
To the same. Indult to enter convents of Poor Clares, accompanied by a retinue.
Id. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 205.)
To Gaucelin, cardinal of SS. Marcellinus and Peter, and Luke, cardinal of St. Mary's in Via Lata, papal nuncios. Faculty to induct persons in the service of queen Isabella, nominated by her, into canonries and prebends of Lichfield, Wells, Salisbury, Lincoln, Exeter, York, Hereford, London, Beverley, Darlinton Crediton, Ripon, Bosham, Southwell, and Howden.
7 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 205d.)
To John de Orleton. Provision of a canonry of St. Mary's, Darlington, in the diocese of Durham, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Aishoby, in the diocese of Carlisle.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop and prior of Carlisle, and William de Birton, canon of Dublin.
13 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 206.)
To Master Robert de Cantuaria, D.C.L. Provision of a canonry of Wingeham, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Lopham, in the diocese of Norwich.
Concurrent mandate to Master Peter Fabri, canon of Beauvais, papal notary, and the abbots of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, and Beigham, in the diocese of Chichester.
5 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 207d.)
To John de Berwik. Provision of a canonry of Crediton, in the diocese of Exeter, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Worcester, the archdeacon of Gloucester, and Adam Murimouth, canon of Wells.
7 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 209.)
To Roger de Crophill, of the diocese of York. Reservation of a benefice in that of Coventry, value 60 marks.
Concurrent mandate to John Bussh, Robert de Baldok, and William de Birton, canons of St. Davids, London, and Dublin.
Ibid.
(f. 209d.)
To William de Birton. Provision of a canonry of Southwell, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is canon and prebendary of Dublin, and rector of a third part of Derlee, in the diocese of Coventry.
Concurrent mandate to Masters John de Ros, archdeacon of Salop, papal chaplain, Robert de Baldok, and John de Sutton, canons of London and Lincoln.
5 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 210.)
To Gaucelin, cardinal of SS. Marcellinus and Peter. Provision of the rectory of Holingburne, void by the resignation of Thomas, bishop elect of Worcester.
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacon of Winchester and two others named.
Ibid.
(f. 210d.)
To the same. Provision of the rectory of Akaney (Hackney), in the diocese of London, void by the resignation of the said Thomas.
Concurrent mandate as above.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 212.)
To Robert de Riston. Provision, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, of a canonry of St. John's, Beverley, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the rectory of West Rasen, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 20l.
Concurrent mandate to the treasurer of Lincoln, Master John de Everdon, canon of Salisbury, and another named.
14 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 213.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishops of Exeter and London. Mandate not to suffer the prior and friars of the order of hermits of St. Augustine to be molested touching the rights and liberties granted to them by the apostolic see.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 215.)
To John de Carmagin, of the diocese of Lincoln. Reservation, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Winchester, value 20l.
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacon of London, and Robert de Baldok, and Walter de Dorp, canons of the same.
Id. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 216d.)
To queen Isabella. Indult that her confessor may hear the confessions of members of her household for five years.
1317.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 216d.)
To Gaucelin, cardinal of SS. Marcellinus and Peter, and Luke, cardinal of St. Mary's in Via Lata. Mandate to hear, on their arrival in England, what the abbot and convent of Evesham have to say touching their burdens, and the difficulty they have in getting wood for the monastery, wherefore they pray for the appropriation of the church of Ambersley of their patronage. A full account of the state of the monastery is to be sent to the pope.
17 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 216d.)
To Robert de Trumpflet. Provision of a canonry of Wilton in the diocese of Salisbury, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the priors of Holy Trinity, London, and Southwark, and another named.
Ibid.
(f. 217d.)
To John de Heydene. Provision of a canonry of Penkrych, in the diocese of Lichfield, in which the provision of prebends belongs to the archbishop of Dublin, and the reception of canons to the dean and chapter of Penkrych, notwithstanding that he is rector of Risyng, in the diocese of Norwich.
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid.
(f. 219.)
To John de Sandale. Provision of a canonry of Southwell, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Wethering, in the diocese of Norwich.
Concurrent mandate as above.
5 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 219.)
To Henry de Boutellasch. Provision of a canonry of Boseham in the diocese of Chichester, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Worcester, the archdeacon of Gloucester, and Adam de Murimouth, canon of Wells.
11 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 224.)
To Walter de Northwyco, knight, the king's treasurer. Faculty to have a portable altar.
5 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 225.)
To Robert de Hasele. Provision of a canonry of Westbury, in the diocese of Worcester, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is rector of Derham, in the same diocese, value 11l.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop and archdeacon of Hereford, and Master Adam de Murimouth, canon of Wells.
8 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 236d.)
Appointment of Richard to the see of Ossory, void by the translation of William to that of Cashel. He is to be consecrated by Nicholas, bishop of Ostia.
Concurrent letters to the dean and chapter, to the clergy, and to the people of the diocese, to the archbishop of Dublin, and to the king.
10 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 237.)
To Gaucelin, cardinal of SS. Marcellinus and Peter, and to Luke, cardinal of St. Mary's in Via Lata, papal nuncios. Mandate to discover the truth of the charge made against David de Truru of Cornwall, brother of Master Henry Truru, that he, taking with him some falsely–styled notaries public, went through the province of Canterbury, pretending to be a papal nuncio, and ordering abbots, priors, and other ecclesiastics to appear before him touching a process of Master John de Colle, which he said came from the Roman court in the time of Clement VI. and caused money to be paid to him by the said abbots and others. If David and his accomplices are found guilty, they are to be punished.
Id. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 250d.)
To queen Isabella. Indult that eight of her clerks shall enjoy the fruits of their benefices, being non-resident, for five years, while engaged in her service.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Ely and two others named.
Ibid.
(f. 251.)
To the bishop of Rochester. Faculty to receive from six of queen Isabella's clerks the resignation of their benefices, and to give them to other persons nominated by the queen.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 252d.)
To Master James de Berkeley. Provision, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, whose clerk he is, of a canonry of Chichester, with reservation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has canonries and prebends of Exeter, Wells Hereford, St. Davids, and Boseham.
Concurrent mandate to the provost of Wells, the archdeacon of Salop, and Adam de Orleton, canon of Hereford.
13 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 253.)
To Thomas, earl of Lancaster, Indult to have divine offices celebrated privately in places under interdict.
Ibid. To the same. Licence to choose his confessor.
Ibid. To the same, Indult that his confessor shall give licence to religious when on his manors to eat flesh meat.
Ibid. To the same. Faculty to have a portable altar.
5 Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 253d.)
To Robert de Stanford. Provision of a canonry of Penkrych, in the diocese of Lichfield, with reservation of a prebend.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Worcester, the archdeacon of Gloucester, and Master Adam Murimo[uth], canon of Wells.
13 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 254d.)
To Thomas, earl of Lancaster. Indult that sixteen members of his household shall enjoy the fruits of their benefices, being non-resident for five years while engaged in his service.
Concurrent mandate to Master Richard de Havering, archdeacon of Chester, John, treasurer of Lichfield, and Gabriel de Canville, canon of Salisbury.
14 Kal. April.
Lyons.
(f. 260.)
To Gaucelin and Luke, cardinals of SS. Marcellinus and Peter and St. Mary's in Via Lata. Mandate to inform themselves touching the collegiate church of Boseham, founded by the king's progenitors, and to which, as a royal chapel, the bishops of Exeter, as the king's chaplains, appointed prebendaries; the bishop and archdeacon of Chichester. objecting to this exemption from their jurisdiction, and interfering with the bishop of Exeter, the king prays that the churches of Boseham and Chudean, with their chapels, clergy, and people, may be declared royal free chapels, and exempted from the jurisdiction of the bishop and archdeacon of Chichester. The said cardinals are to report to the pope, who will make order in the matter.
15 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 260d.)
To Galhardus, cardinal of St. Lucy's in Silice. Indult to enjoy the fruits of his benefices, being non-resident, for five years: among these are the archdeaconries of Exeter and Lincoln.
14 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 261.)
To Arnald, cardinal of St. Prisca's. Faculty to receive from John Albini de Jargolio, chaplain and almoner of queen Isabella, his resignation of the churches of Alteracurte and Long Neuton, in the dioceses of Rheims and Durham, and to give the same to fit persons.
5 Kal. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 274d.)
To Bertrand, cardinal of St. Mary's in Aquiro. Commission to administer the canonry of Glasgow, and prebend of Scottow, and other benefices held by John on his promotion to the see of Winchester.
3 Non. May.
Avignon.
(f. 278d.)
To the prior provincial and friars of Mount Carmel, in England. Indult to accept six places in that realm, and build oratories, and celebrate divine offices therein.
Id. May.
Avignon.
(f. 290d.)
Appointment of Adam, papal chaplain, canon of Hereford, to that see, void by the death of Richard, the provision of the said church having been reserved to the pope. He is to be consecrated by Nicholas, bishop of Ostia.
Concurrent letters to the chapter of Hereford, to the clergy, and to the people of the diocese, to vassals of the church, to the archbishop of Canterbury, and to the king.
5 Kal. Mar.
Avignon.
(f. 301d.)
To Bertrand, cardinal, of St. Mary's in Aquiro. Commission to administer the church of Wimbledon, held by John on his promotion to the see of Winchester, notwithstanding that he has other benefices, and among them the administration of the canonry and prebend of Scotou in Glasgow.
Kal. June.
Avignon.
(f. 305d.)
To Richard, bishop of Ossory. Faculty to contract a loan of 500 florins to meet his expenses at the apostolic see.