Lateran Regesta 221: 1421-1422

Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 7, 1417-1431. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1906.

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'Lateran Regesta 221: 1421-1422', in Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 7, 1417-1431, (London, 1906) pp. 214-218. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-papal-registers/brit-ie/vol7/pp214-218 [accessed 25 April 2024]

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Lateran Regesta, Vol. CCXXI (fn. 1)

5 Martin V

De Provisionibus Prelatorum

1422.
6 Kal. June.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 47d.)
To Thomas. Provision of the Cistercian abbey of Neubotil in the diocese of St. Andrews, to which on its voidance by the death of William, during whose life it had been specially reserved by the present pope, he, a monk thereof, in priest's orders, S.T.B., was elected by the convent (who were perhaps in ignorance of the said reservation), consented to the election, and had it confirmed by the commissaries specially deputed for the purpose by David, abbot of Melros in the diocese of Glasgow, father-abbot of Neubotil (to whom when there is no such reservation the confirmation of the election of the abbot of Neubotil belongs), namely William, abbot of Kynlosi in the diocese of Moray and John Fogo, monk of Melros, who were ignorant of the said reservation, under pretext of which null election and confirmation he has administered the abbey and has had himself blessed by Henry, bishop of St. Andrews, afterwards, on learning the said reservation, causing the matter of the election to be set forth before the pope in consistory. Summi disposicione rectoris.
Concurrent letters to the convent of Neubotil and to the abbot of Melros in the diocese of St. Andrews (sic)—Summi etc.; and to James, king of Scotland—Gracie divine.

4 Martin V

1421.
15 Kal. Dec.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 84d.)
To Thomas [Polton], bishop of Chichester. Translation from Hereford to the above see, void by the pope's translation this day, in his absence, of John [Kempe] to London. Romani pontificis.
Concurrent letters to the chapter, to the clergy and the people of the city and diocese, to the vassals of the church— Romani etc.; to the archbishop of Canterbury—Ad cumulum; and to king Henry—Gracie divine.
Ibid.
(f. 85d.)
To Thomas [Spofford], elect of Hereford. Translation of him, elect of Rochester (of which see the pope recently made provision to him [above p. 192], and who is within the period defined by the canons for the consecration of bishops), to the see of Hereford, void by the pope's translation thence to Chichester, made this day, of bishop Thomas [Polton], who is at the apostolic see. Romani pontificis.
Concurrent letters as in the preceding. [The date is anno 4, as in the preceding, i.e. Nov. 17, 1421, not 1422, as in Eubel, Hierarchia, under Hereforden.]
1422.
14 Kal Dec.
S. Maria Maggiore.
Rome.
(f. 105d.)
To the bishop of Clonmacnoise. Mandate, if he find him fit, to make provision to Maurice alias John Micbruyn, Cistercian monk of St. Mary's, Newry (de Viridiligno), in the diocese of Dromore, formerly a Friar Preacher, the son of an abbot of the Cistercian order and an unmarried woman, the said monastery, value not exceeding 20 marks, void by the death of abbot John Oruonaga. The bishop is to bless him or cause him to be blessed by a catholic bishop, and the oath of fealty is to be sent to the pope, as usual. Maurice is hereby dispensed on account of his said defect. Solicite consideracionis.

De Officio Tabellionatus

The office of notary is conferred, or faculty is given to confer it, on the following persons. The incipit is, as usual, Ne contractuum.
4 Non. Sept.
Vicovaro.
(f. 210.)
Thomas Hore, priest, of the diocese of Lincoln, bachelor of canon law, who has been examined by Francis, Benedictine abbot of St. Oyan de Joux (Sancti Eugendi Juren.), in the diocese of Lyons, ruling the office of the chancery of the holy Roman church in the absence of John, bishop of Ostia, vicechancellor.
9 Kal. Sept.
Vicovaro.
(f. 240d.)
John Chapman, clerk, not married and not in holy orders, of the diocese of Norwich, under faculty hereby to the archdeacon of Huntingdon.
1421.
12 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 242d.)
Thomas Bewle, clerk, not married etc. as above, of the diocese of Carlisle, under faculty to Marcellus, abbot of St. Augustine's without the walls of Canterbury, immediately subject.
2 Non. Dec.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 263.)
Richard Olyver, clerk, not married etc. as above, of the diocese of Salisbury, under faculty to the bishop of Salisbury.
Ibid. John Harnham, clerk, not married etc. as above, of the same diocese, under faculty to the same.
15 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 264.)
Philip Mason, clerk, of the diocese of Hereford, not married etc. as above, under faculty to the archdeacon of Hereford.
1422.
4 Id. Jan.
St. Peter s. Rome.
(f. 264d.)
John Harewell'. clerk, not married etc. as above, of the diocese of Wells, under faculty to the prior of St. John's, Wells.
Ibid.
(f. 265.)
John Derlynge, married clerk, of the diocese of Worcester, under faculty to the prior of Worcester.
5 Kal. March.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 268.)
John Walpool, clerk, not married etc. as above, of the diocese of Norwich, under faculty to the prior of St. Mary's, Thetford.
4 Non. March.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 268d.)
John Buk alias Alsy, clerk, not married etc. as above, of the diocese of Norwich, under faculty to the bishop of Norwich.
Ibid. John Holdernitze, clerk, not married etc. as above, of the diocese of Norwich, under faculty to the bishop of Norwich.
15 Kal. April.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 269.)
James Burbaych, I.U.B., priest, of the diocese of Canterbury, under faculty to the abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury.
15 Kal. May.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 272d)
William Stiropp alias Hill, clerk, not married etc. as above, of the diocese of Lincoln, under faculty to the abbot of St. Mary's Graces in the diocese of London.
15 Kal. June.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 276d.)
Gruffin Gossalin, priest, of the diocese of St. Davids, who has been examined by John, bishop of Ostia, vice-chancellor of the holy Roman Church.

De Fructibus Percipiendis

1421.
11 Kal. Jan.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 288.)
To Nicholas Preston, perpetual vicar of Kirkeby Stephani in the diocese of Carlisle, bachelor of canon law. Indult during five years to take, and to let to farm or to rent to any, even lay persons, the fruits etc. of his benefices whilst studying letters at an university or residing in the Roman court. Litterarum etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Winchester, London and Alet (Electen.). Litterarum etc. (Ja. xiiii. xvi. Id. Januarii Anno Quinto. de Cerretanis.) [See below, p. 224.]
2 Non. Dec.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 290.)
To William Fallan. rector of Grendon in the diocese of Lichfield. Indult during five years for him, who is a subdeacon only and is in the service of king Henry, to take the fruits etc. of his benefices whilst in the said service or studying letters at an university or residing in the Roman court. Vite etc. [Without the clause ‘to let to farm, etc.’]
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Durham and the deans of London and Chichester. Vite etc. (Franciscus. xiiii. xvi. Sexto Kal. Februarii Anno Quinto. de Agello.) [See below, p. 223.]
1422.
3 Id. Jan.
St. Peter's. Rome.
(f. 290d.)
To John Wyghtman, perpetual vicar of Brumfeld in the diocese of Carlisle, B.C.L. Indult for life to take, and to rent, let or grant to farm, to any persons, even laymen, the fruits etc. of his benefices, whilst residing in one of his benefices or in the Augustinian church of Carlisle. Litterarum etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Ciudad Rodrigo, the abbot of St. Mary's without the walls of York, and the precentor of York. Litterarum etc. (Ja. xx. xxii. Secundo Non. Februarii Anno Quinto. de Cerretanis.)
14 Kal. Feb.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 293.)
To William Brett', perpetual vicar of Frome in the diocese of Wells. Indult during five years to take and to rent or let to farm or yearly pension, to any, even lay persons, the fruits etc. of his benefices whilst studying letters at an university or residing in the Roman court. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Frigento (Frequentin.) and Salisbury, and the abbot of Glastonbury in the diocese of Wells. Vite etc. (Ja. xii. xiiii. Secundo Id. Februarii Anno Quinto. de Cerretanis.

[De Diversis Formis.]

6 Kal. April.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 294.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishop of Winchester. Mandate to receive from John, bishop of London, whom in his absence the pope has recently translated thither from Chichester, in order to save him the labour and expense of coming to the Roman court, the usual oath of fealty, and to send it to the pope, as usual. Cum nos nuper.
2 Non. March.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 294d.)
To Nicholas Wethen, perpetual vicar of St. Stedian's (Sancte Stediane) in the diocese of Exeter, B.C.L. Indult during five years to take and to rent, or grant to farm or yearly pension to any, even lay persons, the fruits etc. of his benefices whilst studying letters at an university or residing in the Roman court. Litterarum etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Alet and Salisbury and the abbot of Cerne in the diocese of Salisbury. [Here Sancte Stadianc.] (Litterarum etc. Franciscus. xii. xiiii. Quinto Kal. Aprilis Anno Quinto. de Agello.)
Ibid.
(f. 295d.)
To John Somayster, rector of Thorleston, in the diocese of Exeter. The like, also for five years. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Frigento, the abbot of Dunkyswyll and the prior of Tauriton (sic) in the dioceses of Exeter and Bath. Vite etc. (Franciscus. xii. xiiii. Septimo Kal. Aprilis Anno Quinto. de Agello.)
13 Kal. April.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 296d.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishop of Salisbury. Mandate to grant to John Brymisgrove alias de Pull, rector of Bishop's Cleve, in the diocese of Worcester, who is a septuagenarian and more, and cannot easily move from one benefice to another, during five years to take and to rent or to grant to farm or yearly pension to any, even lay persons, the fruits etc. of his benefices whilst residing in one of them. Vite etc. (Ja. xxx. Sexto Id. Aprilis Anno Quinto. de Cerretanis.)
1422.
15 Kal. May.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 298.)
To Thomas Brunspath, rector of Oswaldkyrk in Redall’ in the diocese of York. Indult during seven years to take and let, rent or grant to farm, even to laymen only, the fruits etc. of his benefices whilst studying letters at an university or residing in the Roman court. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Alet, the abbot of St. Mary's, Byland, and the prior of Newburgh in the diocese of York. Vite etc. (Franciscus. xiiii. xvi. Secundo Kal. Maii Anno Quinto. de Agello.)

(f. 299.)
To John Lofthous, perpetual vicar of Ealdyng in the diocese of Rochester. Indult during five years to take and to rent, let or grant to farm or yearly pension, to any, even lay persons the fruits etc. of his benefices, whilst studying letters at an university or residing in the Roman court. Unfinished and cancelled, without note. Vite etc.

4 Martin V

1421.
16 Kal. Nov.
S. Maria Maggiore,
Rome.
(f. 306.)
To the same. Indult, as in the preceding, also for five years. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Winchester and London, and the prior de Tonebrigge in the diocese of Rochester. Vite etc. (Franciscus. xvi. xviii. Septimo Id. Maii Anno Quinto. de Agello.)

5 Martin V

1422.
10 Kal. May.
St. Peter's, Rome.
(f. 308.)
To John Percy, subdean of Lincoln. Indult, as in the preceding, also for five years. Vite etc.
Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of York, the bishop of London, and the archdeacon of Richmond in York. Vite etc. (Franciscus. xiiii. xvi. Tercio Kal. Junii Anno Quinto. de Agello.)
2 Kal. Sept.
Vicovaro.
(f. 315.)
To Master John Ixworth, archdeacon of Worcester, D.C.L., papal referendary. Indult for life to take and to rent, let or grant to farm or yearly pension to any persons, ecclesiastical or secular, the fruits etc. of his benefices whilst residing in one of them. Grata denocionis obsequia.
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Winchester, London and Alet. Grata dilecti filii.

Footnotes

  • 1. On the back of the volume is Lib. Primo. On the top edge is the contemporary description: Secund us (apparently cancelled and corrected to primus) de prouisionibus prelatorum, de litteris dominorum cardinalium, de officio tabellionat us