Regesta 151: 1342-1343

Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 3, 1342-1362. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1897.

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'Regesta 151: 1342-1343', in Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 3, 1342-1362, (London, 1897) pp. 64-70. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-papal-registers/brit-ie/vol3/pp64-70 [accessed 25 April 2024]

Regesta, Vol. CLI.

1342.
4 Non. July.
Avignon.
(f. 58.)
To William de Ros, knight, and Margery his wife, of the diocese of York. Indult to choose their confessor, who shall give them plenary absolution at the hour of death.
13 Kal. Sept.
Villeneuve by Avignon.
(f. 66.)
To John de Ludham, and Joan his wife, of the diocese of Norwich. The like.
1343.
17 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 82.)
To John de Sutton, knight, and Margery his wife, of the diocese of London, and to Robert de Benhale, knight, and Eva his wife of the diocese of Norwich. The like.
1342.
3 Non. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 109.)
To Richard de Thormerton, canon of Exeter. Indult to receive the fruits of his benefices for two years while engaged in the service of the king, whose proctor he is.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Salisbury, Peter de Inkepenne, canon of the same, and another named.
Ibid.
(f. 111.)
To Guy Kieretti, archdeacon of Glasgow. The like indult, he being unable to reside on account of the wars.
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Paisley, and two others named.
4 Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 129.)
To William Cotyng, of Dover. The office of notary is conferred on him.
Ibid. To William Bradelle, of the diocese of Winchester. The like.
7 Kal. Sept.
Villeneuve by Avignon.
(f. 130.)
To John Julian de Emberton. The like.
Ibid. To Nicholas Joannis called ‘Smyth,’ of Whiteby. The like.
9 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 131d.)
To William Broun of Wysebeche. The like.
4 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 132.)
To Hugh Dalman of Tesdale. The like.
3 Non. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 133d.)
To Richard, bishop of Durham. Faculty to confer the office of notary on four clerks of his choice.
Id. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 134.)
To Thomas Cutel, of the diocese of Wells. The office of notary is conferred on him.
3 Kal. March.
Avignon.
(f. 135d.)
To Thomas David of Teignmouth. The like.
[See Cal. Pet. i. 13.]
5 Id. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 136d.)
To Walter Martin of Hull, of the diocese of Wells. The like.
17 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 139d.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. Faculty to confer the office of notary on two clerks to be nominated by William de Norwico, dean of Lincoln.
10 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 141.)
To William, son of William Beausir, of Ryghton, of the diocese of York. The office of notary is conferred on him.
3 Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 143.)
To Roger Fraunceys, of the diocese of Salisbury. The like.
2 Id. July.
Avignon.
(f. 145.)
To the bishops of Liége and London and the abbot of Westminster. Letters conservatory for Anibaldus, bishop of Tusculum.
11 Kal. Aug.
Avignon.
(f. 195.)
To the archbishop of York. Mandate to dispense John de Dunchwayt, the illegitimate son of a married man, so that he may be ordained and hold a benefice.
Ibid.
(f. 195d.)
To the bishop of Exeter. The like in regard to Michael Haunvile, the son of a priest.
Ibid. To the bishop of Lichfield. The like in regard to Robert Seburn of Stow.
Ibid. To the bishop of Worcester. Mandate to dispense John Borforde, the son of a priest, so that he may be ordained and hold a benefice.
Ibid.
(f. 196d.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. The like in regard to John Botlesforde, the son of a priest.
Ibid. To the same. The like in regard to Thomas Hugonis de Welles, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid. To the bishop of Durham. The like in regard to William de Falondon, alias de Rodum, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid.
(f. 197.)
To the bishop of St. Davids. The like in regard to William Rivel, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid. To the bishop of Hereford. The like in regard to Roger son of Roger Wohntenene of Pencoumbe, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 198.)
To the bishop of Lichfield. The like in regard to Nicholas de Stalynton, the illegitimate son of a married woman.
Ibid.
(f. 199.)
To the bishop of Worcester. The like in regard to John de Aston, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 199d.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. The like in regard to John Petri de Medbourne, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 203d.)
To the bishop of Exeter. The like in regard to William le Souche of North Molton, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 204d.)
To the archbishop of York. The like in regard to William called ‘de Mundeford,’ the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid.
(f. 205.)
To the bishop of Lichfield. The like in regard to John Vauntage of Wirkesworth, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid.
(f. 209.)
To the bishop of Winchester. The like in regard to John called ‘de Southwerk,’ the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 210d.)
To the bishop of Lichfield. The like in regard to John de Blakeburne, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 211.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. The like in regard to John Owyn of Scotton, the son of a priest.
Ibid. To the bishop of St. Davids. The like in regard to Llewelin, son of John, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid.
(f. 211d.)
To the bishop of Hereford. The like in regard to John son of William Robert, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid. To the bishop of Lichfield. The like in regard to John son of Thomas Hunter (Venatoris), the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 212.)
To the same. The like in regard to Thomas de Irtoun, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 213.)
To the same. The like in regard to Thomas son of William de Notingan of Derby, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid. To the archbishop of York. The like in regard to William de Slaytburn, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 214d.)
To the bishop of Exeter. The like in regard to William de Spargor Magna, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 215d.)
To the bishop of Chichester. The like in regard to Ralph de Dudelesfeld, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid.
(f. 216d.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. The like in regard to Hugh Galfridi Boeteler of Spalding, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid.
(f. 217.)
To the bishop of Hereford. The like in regard to William de Ascote, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 218d.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. The like in regard to Ralph de Houton, alias de Belton, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid.
(f. 220.)
To the archbishop of York. The like in regard to William Evroun (Broun) of Gouthorp, the son of a priest.
Ibid. To the bishop of St. Davids. The like in regard to Gervase Galentis, the son of a priest.
Ibid.
(f. 220d.)
To the bishop of Llandaff. The like in regard to William son of Adam, alias ap Gronou, the illegitimate son of a married man.
Ibid.
(f. 221.)
To the bishop of Lichfield. The like in regard to John de Ledre, the son of a priest.
4 Non. July.
Avignon.
(f. 229d.)
To William de Ros, knight, and Margery his wife, of the diocese of York. Indult that Carmelites may eat flesh meat at their table on lawful days, with consent of the general or provincial of the order.
5 Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 239.)
To William de Doune, portionary of St. Endellion, of illegitimate birth. Indult to hold an additional benefice, the value of the said portion or prebend being 4l. 2s. [Cal. Pet. i. 11.]
13 Kal. Sept.
Villeneuve by Avignon.
(f. 246d.)
To John de Grey, lord of Codenor, in the diocese of Lichfield. Indult that the Carmelites, whom his ancestors brought from the Holy Land to England, may eat flesh meat at his table on lawful days.
5 Kal. July.
Avignon.
(f. 251.)
Confirmation of the acquisition made by John de Grandissono, bishop of Exeter, of the manor of St. Mary Ottery, together with the advowson of the church of St. Mary therein, and of its erection into a collegiate church, with exemplification of the foundation charter, dated 22 January 1337, and ratified by Thomas de Nassington, archdeacon of Exeter, and Oliver de Farcy, minister in the said collegiate church, and the archdeacon's official. [Cal. Pet. i. 11.]
8 Kal. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 257d.)
Relaxation of a hundred days of enjoined penance to those who lend a helping hand to the repair of the church of St. Mary de Aldebyri, London. To hold good for three years.
13 Kal. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 259d.)
To Gaucelin, bishop of Albano, cardinal penitentiary. Mandate to dispense Robert Semple (Simplex), priest, of the diocese of St. Andrews, present at the Roman court, so that he may hold the church of Rath (Raith), in the said diocese, void by reason that Richard Sivale has obtained the deanery of Glasgow, and collated to him by David, king of Scotland, notwithstanding that he obtained the same by paying money to the said Richard, seeing that he did this and other unlawful acts to save his rights and his life, since Richard forcibly held the church, and Robert was put in fear of his life by Gilbert Conheran, who was presented by Robert Steward of Scotland, to whom the rights did not belong.
8 Kal. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 272.)
To Mary de Sancto Paulo, countess of Pembroke. Indult that her confessor may give leave to religious to eat flesh meat at her table on lawful days.
Ibid. Relaxation of a hundred days of enjoined penance to penitents who, on the principal feasts of the year and that of St. Clare, visit and do good to the monastery of Sisters of St. Clare, founded by the above-named countess at Denney. To hold good for ten years.
Ibid. To the said countess. Indult to enter the monasteries of Waterbeche and Denney, or any others, in the diocese of Ely, with permission of their superiors, and accompanied by eight honest women.
Ibid. To the bishop of Ely. Mandate to appropriate to the monastery of the Minoresses of Waterbeche the church of Bidenham, of their patronage, value 10l. a vicar's portion being reserved.
1343.
6 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 276.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. Mandate to appropriate to the monastery of the Minoresses of Denney the church of Grantesden, of their patronage, value 40l. a vicar's portion being reserved.
6 Kal. March.
Villeneuve by Avignon.
(f. 282d.)
To William de Tikehull. Additional dispensation on account of illegitimacy, to hold two benefices in addition to the rectory of Stanhope, in the diocese of Durham. [Cal. Pet. i. 13.]
4 Kal. May.
Pont de Sorgues.
(f. 286.)
Relaxation of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to those who visit the chapel in the place called Queen's Hall, Oxford, to be built in the college which was founded by queen Phillippa for masters, students, and chaplains.
Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 293.)
To the bishop of Caithness. Mandate to grant a dispenstion to William, earl of Sothirlande, and Margaret, sister of David, king of Scots, to intermarry, notwithstanding that they are related in the fourth degree of kindred. [Theiner, 278.]
3 Non. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 295d.)
To the bishop of Salisbury. Faculty to grant licence to Robert de Bradeford to give a piece of land of about six acres to the prior-general and friars of St. Augustine, and to the said prior and friars to accept the same.
1343.
15 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 298.)
To the abbess and convent of Denney. Exemption from the jurisdiction of the metropolitan. A pound of wax is to be paid yearly to the pope.
Ibid. To the same. Grant, with exemplification, of the rule of the Sisters of St. Clare, near St. Clodoald, Paris.
1342.
10 Kal. Aug.
Villeneuve by Avignon.
(f. 316.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. Mandate to grant licence to Robert de Wodhouse, archdeacon of Richmond, to found and build an oratory, dwellings, and other necessary offices for twelve Augustinian friars in the place in the town of Stanford, formerly belonging to the Friars of the Sack.
Non. Aug.
Villeneuve by Avignon.
(f. 319.)
To king Edward. Indults to have mass said before daybreak, and that religious may eat flesh-meat at his table on lawful days.
Ibid. To the same. Indult that his confessor may commute his vows of pilgrimage, abstinence, and others which he cannot conveniently fulfil, into other works of piety; the vows of pilgrimage to the Holy Land, SS. Peter and Paul, and Santiago [de Compostella] being excepted.
Ibid. To the same. Indult to choose his confessor.
Ibid. To the same. Indult to have a portable altar.
1343.
5 Non.
May.
Avignon.
(f. 336.)
To John de Podio Barzaco, archdeacon of Winchester. Faculty to dispose by will of his personal property.
[Cal. Pet. i. 15.]
Id. May.
Avignon.
(f. 336.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. Mandate to dispense Nicholas de Cantalupo and Joan de Kima, to remain in the marriage which they contracted, knowing that they were related in the fourth degree of kindred, and to declare their past and future offspring legitimate. They are to found two chaplaincies of 100s. apiece. [Cal. Pet. i. 14.]
4 Kal. May.
Pont de Sorgues.
(f. 336d.)
To Hugh Despenser, lord of Glamorgan and of Morgannwg, of the diocese of Worcester. Indult to have a portable altar.
Ibid.
(f. 337.)
Licence to Baliol College, Oxford, to appropriate the church of Abotdesleye, value 40 marks, given to them by William de Felton, knight. [Cal. Pet. i. 16.]
Ibid.
(f. 337d.)
To John de Carleton, D.C.L. licentiate of canon law. Dipensation, on account of illegitimacy, so that he may hold any dignity or office short of the episcopal.
3 Kal. April.
Avignon.
(f. 338d.)
To John de Bares. Dispensation on account of illegitimacy, so that, on resigning a moiety of Childokford, in the diocese of Salisbury, he may hold another benefice.
4 Kal. May.
Pont de Sorgues.
(f. 339.)
To the bishop of Hereford. Mandate, at the request of Richard Talbot, baron, to appropriate to the prior and convent of Flanesford, whose house has been founded by the baron, the church of Westbury, of his patronage, value 20l. a vicar's portion being assigned. [Cal. Pet. i. 16.]
4 Kal. May.
Pont de Sorgues.
(f. 343d.)
To Hugh Despenser, lord of Glamorgan and of Morgannwg, of the diocese of Worcester. Faculty that his confessor may give dispensation to religious to eat flesh-meat at his table on lawful days.
5 Kal. May.
Pont de Sorgues.
(f. 363d.)
To William de Culpho, rector of Otle, in the diocese of Norwich. Further dispensation on account of illegitimacy, so that he may hold three benefices.
1342.
4 Id. July.
Avignon.
(f. 382.)
To William, archbishop of York. Faculty to wear the pallium on days expressed in the privileges of his church, the oath of fealty to the pope and the Roman church having been taken.
Ibid. To Thomas, bishop of Lincoln. Mandate to betake himself to his church with the pope's blessing, he having been consecrated by Gaucelin, bishop of Albano.
11 Kal. Aug.
Villeneuve by Avignon.
(f. 391d.)
To Wolstan, bishop of Worcester. Faculty to keep two of his monks of his church, chosen by him, at an university, and supply them with necessaries from his episcopal income, notwithstanding that the said monks, like the rest, have been created by the prior, and are under his obedience.
1343.
Id. April.
Avignon.
(f. 406d.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury. Mandate to inform himself whether Robert de Merstone, priest, was unjustly despoiled of the rectory or preceptory of the hospital of St. Wulstan, Worcester, and, if so, to replace him therein, restoring to him the fruits thereof meanwhile received, and removing therefrom Peter Francisci, intruded by bishop Wulstan.
5 Kal. May.
Pont de Sorgues.
(f. 410.)
To the bishop of Lincoln. Mandate, on petition of Master Simon de Islep, reetor of Horncastle, to ascertain whether the fruits, rents, and profits of the said church, with annexed chapels, amounting to 77l. 6s. 8d. have been so lessened by barrenness of the land, lack of cattle, lessening of the population, and chiefly by over-taxation, so that the net amount deducting at least 40l. for charges of the said church, is no, enough to support the rector, and enable him to practise due hospitality. If this is so, the taxation is to be reduced to a moderate sum.
2 Kal. March.
Avignon.
(f. 410d.)
To William de Skelton, canon of Lichfield, Richard de Thormerton, canon of Exeter, and Peter de Inkepenne, canon of Salisbury. Mandate to carry out the ordinances touching apostates in regard to William de Stoke, canon of St. Mary's, Maiden Bradley, who, having left his order, now desires to return to it.