1266, membranes 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10

1266, membranes 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, 10

MEMBRANE 17.

May 1. Northampton.

Grant to Thomas de Brampton, king's serjeant, of the 6 marks of rent in Buketon which were of John le Estraunge and are the king's escheat by the death of the said John; to hold to him and his heirs or assigns for ever.

Mandate to Master William de Clifford, escheator on this side Trent, to give him seisin thereof.

May 6. Northampton.

Grant to the bailiffs and good men of Lewes, at the instance of John de Warenna, earl of Surrey, of murage for three years from Whitsunday next.

May 4. Northampton.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Henry de Kocinton.

The like for one year for Inghareta de Bello Campo.

Commitment during pleasure to William le Latimer of the castle of Scard[eburgh], so that he answer for the issues at the Exchequer.

Mandate to John de Oketon to deliver the castle to him.

Commitment during pleasure to the same of the county of York; so that he answer at the Exchequer for the issues in the same manner as John de Oketon did ; with mandate to the tenants all persons to be intendant to him a sheriff.

Mandate to John de Oketon to deliver the county to him.

Pardon, at the instance of William de Say, to Simon Not for the death of William le Charpenter.

Simple protection with clause volumus, until Easter, for Imbert Gui.

Simple protection for one year for John Dunheved.

Injunction to the keepers, mayor, sheriffs and bailiffs of the city of London, to permit William de Cornhull and Stephen his son, citizens of London, to be quit of any contribution to the fine of 25,000 marks which the citizens made with the king to have his good will; the king having when at Canterbury, pardoned them for all trespasses which they were said to have done with their fellow citizens as adversaries of his in the time of the disturbance in the realm, remitted to them all his indignation and rancour of mind conceived against them on that account and received them into his full grace.

May 5. Northampton.

Pardon to Ralph le Forrester of Kinley for the death of Adam de Norton, as it appears by inquisition made by William de Englefeld that he killed him in self defence.

Whereas the king has granted to Peter, count of Savoy, lord of Guichard de Charron, in exchange for the earldom and honour of Richemund, certain lands and manors with which he and his friends ought to be content, and has restored the said earldom and honour to John, duke of Brittany, whereby the king is sending Ralph de Mortein, knight, of the said duke, to the said Guichard to receive the same from him in the name of his said lord ; he commands Guichard to deliver the same to the said knight as he will avoid the king's indignation, knowing that if he fail he will be in peril of disherison of his land of the Agenais (Ajanens') ; and the king will keep him harmless towards his lord the count of Savoy.

Writ de intendendo to the tenants of the said castle (sic), county and honour.

[Fœdera.] See also under May 6, m. 15d.

May 5. Northampton.

Simple protection until Easter for Michael de Munkor.

Licence for life, at the instance of Roger de Leyburn, for Anselm Basset to hunt with his own dogs, the hare, the fox, the badger and the cat throughout the king's forests in the counties of Somerset, Dorset, Wilts and Southampton, except the New Forest.

Safe conduct until Midsummer for William de Harecurt, coming to court, provided that he do no damage in the meantime to any of the king's lieges.

Notification to Humphrey de Bouun, earl of Hereford, keeper of the castles and lands late of Richard de Clare, sometime earl of Gloucester, beyond the Wye, that the king has lent to his niece the wife of Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, the said Richard's castle of Kerdif to dwell in during pleasure; and mandate to deliver it to her.

Whereas the abbot of Abbindon is doing the king his full service of thirty knights in the castle of Wyndesor where the queen is now staying, and by a general summons of the king's whole service of England, another service is being exacted from him to go with the king on the present expedition; the king being unwilling he should be grieved by a double service, remits for this turn the said service exacted from him by the general summons.

May 8. Northampton.

Whereas the king lately commanded the abbot of St. Edmunds, like the rest of the tenants in chief, to have his service due to the king before him at Northampton, three weeks after Easter next, to grieve and subdue with him his enemies, and John de Vallibus, appointed to the keeping and defence of the parts of Norfolk and Suffolk, has retained with him that service for the said defence, the king accepts this and acquits the abbot so far as regards the said mandate.

The abbot of St. Benet, Hulme, has the like letters touching his service which the said John retains in those parts.

Confirmation of a grant by William de Insula to Richard de Hanrede and his heirs of certain lands in Grafton, Arningewrth, Brampton, Picheford and Haselbeche with the advowson of the said town (sic), and in Wirninton with the advowson of the said town, and of 4½ knights' fees in Rollesham, Wengrave, Cranesle, Flore and Muselo.

May 4. Northampton.

Admission of Robert son of Walter to the king's peace, as Roger de Wauton and Richard de Hanrede of the county of Northampton have mainperned in the king's court before him for his good behaviour ; and grant that he may stand in the realm securely notwithstanding any trespass against the king or Edward his son or others done by him in the time of the late war in the realm, provided that if he have incurred the penalty of disherison, or ransom, or other penalty for such trespass, he bear it without peril of perpetual imprisonment, life or limb. It is the king's will moreover that if he acquire lands or goods hereafter, he shall incur no loss with regard to them by occasion of the said trespasses, but that he and his heirs shall hold them, provided that they remain faithful to the king and his heirs.

Pardon to Hugh le Fevre of Karleton for the death of Robert de Karleton and of any consequent outlawry ; as it appears by inquisition made by Simon de Hedon and Walter —— that he killed him in self defence.

The like to John le Waleys of West Wikham for the death of Walter de Benchesham and of any consequent outlawry; as it appears by inquisition made by Walter de Bersted that he killed him in self defence.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Walter de Balum, provided that he stand his trial in the king's court and that he do no damage in the meantime.

Simple protection and safe conduct until Midsummer for Roger de Bradleght, going home and thence passing whither he will.

Simple protection for seven years for the leprous brethren of the hospital of St. Laurence, Bukingham.

The like for one year for Thomas de Farendon, at the instance of Gilbert de Preston.

The like until Michaelmas for Gilbert de Sancto Laudo.

Safe conduct until Midsummer for Hugh son of Nicholas de Ebroicis, coming to the king's court.

Presentation of Master William de Clifford to the church of Bekeswell, in the king's gift by reason of the lands of William de Bekewell, the king's enemy, being in the king's hands ; directed to R. bishop of Norwich.

MEMBRANE 16.

Pardon, at the instance of Oliver de Dynant, to Walter de Wynescote for the death of Robert de Duuland whom he killed in self-defence.

The like to Geoffrey a la Porte of Yildresleye for the death of Robert Prik, as it appears by inquisition made by Simon de Hedon and Walter de Ludham that he killed him in self defence.

Whereas William de Breuse owes no ward or service to the king's castle of Kermerdyn, and yet, at the request of the constable of that castle he has frequently given aid to him of his mere will and still does so ; the king is unwilling that such aid prejudice him as a precedent.

Power to G. de Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, to take the king's prises of goshawks, gerfalcons and falcons, in the towns of Lenn, Boston and Jernemue for this turn, and to have his will thereof ; with mandate to all bailiffs to permit the earl and his bailiffs to do this.

Pardon to Nicholas de Brimesgrave for the death of John le Blik of Cnabewurth.

May 8. Northampton.

Presentation of William de Birley to the church of St. Mary, Nottingham, directed to the dean and chapter of York.

May 9. Northampton.

Ratification of a grant which Edward the king's son made by letters patent, at the instance of G. de Clare,. earl of Gloucester and Hertford, to the earl's citizens of Kylkenny, that they may take murage for three years to fortify their town, as the neighbouring cities of those parts have been accustomed to take.

Safe conduct until Michaelmas for Bartholomew de Rooston, going to the parts of York.

Acquittance to the abbot of Peterborough of his service due summoned before the king at Oxford three weeks after Easter to subdue with him his enemies together with the king ; as the king is informed by Edward his son that the said abbot satisfied the said Edward of his said service when he was last following the said enemies towards the parts of Holand and Lincoln.

The like to the abbot of Rammeseye.

Pardon, at the instance of Robert Aguilun, to Reynold le Arblaster, for 100s. to be paid at the Exchequer, of the breaking of the gaol of Exeter, when that gaol was in his keeping, by Richard de Chukerel, William le Waleys, John de Irlaunde, William Cole and John Petit, detained therein for larceny, and of the escape of the said thieves from the same; and the king wills that he shall not be occasioned for this at any future time before the king or any justices.

To the barons, sheriffs and whole commonalty of London. Whereas the king has enjoined John de Warenna to do certain special urgent business for him and granted to him 200 marks of their fine of 20,000 marks for having the king's good will; the king commands and requests them to let Master Godfrey Giffard, one of the king's household and chancellor of the Exchequer, have the said sum to deliver to the earl, for the expedition of the said business, and to do this as the king confides in them, and not to omit to do it as they love the king and his honour ; and the king wishes them to know that if they do him this courtesy, they will find him favourable and gracious towards them on fitting occasions.

Northampton.

Commitment during pleasure to Robert de Nevill of the manor and castle of Pikering, so that he answer for the issues at the Exchequer.

Mandate to William de (sic) Latimer to deliver them to him.

Writ de intendendo to the tenants.

Pardon, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, to William de Alta Ripa of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived against him by occasion of the late disturbance in the realm; and the king is unwilling that he be further molested in his person on that account, provided that he behave faithfully hereafter.

The like, at the like instance, to John de Percy.

The like, at the instance of Edward the king's son, to Walter de Wahull.

Pardon, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, to Walter son of Maud de Oustwik for the death of Alan Faukes.

The like, at the instance of John le Fauconer, king's clerk, to William son of Ellis le Fevre for the death of Juliana de Burne, whom he killed by misadventure.

Simple protection for seven years for Stephen de London, parson of the church of Lugwardin.

The like for one year for the following :—

William Paynel.

The prior and convent of Coventre.

John de Bello Campo.

The like until Michaelmas for Gilbert le Brun.

May 11.Northampton.

Grant, at the instance of Hugh de Crekye, to Master Ingram, clerk of the brother of the said Hugh (in the margin Ingram de Crekye), that the king will provide for him in a competent ecclesiastical benefice when opportunity occurs.

Confirmation of a grant by Walter Wycher—to whom the king lately granted the wardship of the lands and heirs of Philip de Wauding, who held in chief, and the bailiwick of the forestry of Staunton within the forest of Dene, late of the said Philip—of the premises to Richard de la More.

The like of a grant made by Edward the king's son to Nicholas son of Martin of the wardship of the lands late of William Pipard in Northbovy, Kary and Tefcote.

Safe conduct until St. Peter's Chains, for Henry de la Pomery, coming to the king's court.

May 13. Northampton.

Simple protection until Easter for William Cumyn.

Safe conduct until Michaelmas for him, coming to the king's court in England.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Henry de Herdewik.

Simple protection with clause rogamus, for five years, for the prior and brethren of the hospital of St. Guthlac, Marham.

Mandate to Henry de Alemannia and John de Balliolo, as the king wishes that they shall retain with him the services at present due from the bishop of Durham, Peter de Brus, Nicholas de Bolteby, the baron of Craistok, Henry de la Wale and Ralph son of Randolf for the defence of the northern parts and the grieving and subduing of the king's enemies there, to receive the said services in the king's name and bring them to the town of Northampton by the eve of Holy Trinity, to go thence with the king whither he shall enjoin them.

Protection with clause rogamus for the prior and brethren of the hospital of St. Bartholomew, Gloucester, wardens and preachers (predicatores) of the bridge of Gloucester, collecting alms for the repair and maintenance of the bridge.

Presentation of John de Bolton to the church of Esingwaud, directed to the dean and chapter of York.

Simple protection until Easter for Richard Abbe of Musecote.

Pardon, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, to Mauger le Vavasur of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived against him by occasion of the late disturbance in the realm ; and the king is unwilling that he be molested on that account in his person provided that he behave faithfully hereafter.

The like, at the like instance, to William de Colevill.

Grant to William de Sancta Ermina of the wardship of the lands and heirs of John de Glenton, who held in chief, with the marriage of the heirs.

Pardon to William son of Robert de Floketon for the death of Ralph Tinkere.

Acquittance to Master Thomas de Cantilupo and the other executors of W. bishop of Worcester, for the payment by order of the king to Edmund the king's son of 250 marks in full payment of the debts of the said bishop to the king, which sum the king granted to the said Edmund for his expenses in the March.

MEMBRANE 15.

May 14. Northampton.

Simple protection until Easter for Susanna de Muscote and Robert William and Robilard de Muscote.

April 12. Northampton.

Pardon, at the instance of Adam de Chetwinde, clerk of Edward the king's son, to John son of William le Poymur for the death of Ralph Peche.

May 14. Northampton.

Grant to the mayor and good men of Lenn of murage for four years from the feast of the Holy Trinity 50 Henry III.

May 18. Northampton.

Pardon to Hugh son of William de Uffinton for the death of Robert le Bercher, as it appears by inquisition made by Nicholas de Turri that he killed him in self defence.

Exemption for life of John son of Philip de la Provend, yeoman of the king's butler, from being put on assizes, juries or recognitions, and from being made sheriff, etc., against his will.

Simple protection for one year for the following :—

R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.

The men of William de Bello Campo of Warwick.

Nicholas le Lou.

The like until Michaelmas for the following :—

The abbot and convent of Stanlegh.

Nicholas del Boys, parson of the church of Wymundeham.

May 20. Northampton.

Commitment to John Carbonel of the king's manors of Beresgrave [in the margin Bremmesgrave] and Northon for five years from Michaelmas next, rendering by the hands of the sheriff of Worcester to Roger de Mortuo Mari 100l. a year which the king has granted to him and his heirs out of the farm of the said manors, and the residue of the farm at the Exchequer ; with mandate to the tenants to be intendant to him.

Whereas Edward the king's son has deputed the abbot of Croyllond to be defender of his parts in the parts of Holland against the king's enemies wishing to come there, and, as the king has heard, the abbot cannot without a strong force of his men resist the said enemies, the king commands all bailiffs to permit his men to be intendant to the abbot for this, in no wise vexing him or his men to do them aid elsewhere for the defence of other parts, provided that the abbot and his men be ready if necessary to defend those parts, and grieve the king's enemies as shall seem more expedient.

May 22. Northampton.

Safe conduct until St. Peter's Chains for Theobald de Trikingham coming to court; provided that he stand his trial and in the meantime do no damage to the king or his lieges.

The like until Christmas for Hano, yeoman of Master Nicholas de Curva Villa going beyond seas in the business of the said Nicholas and returning.

To the constable of the castle of Donington. Whereas by the forfeiture of Robert de Ferrariis the king has taken into his hands the honour of Derby and the castles and lands of the said Robert and his committed the same to Adam de Gesemuth to keep during pleasure and Adam has need of the castle of Donington for the defence of those parts ; the king commands the said constable to deliver it to him to keep at the king's will.

Commitment to the said Adam of the said honour, castles and lands, as above ; so that he answer for the issues thereof at the king's mandate.

Protection and safe conduct until the quinzaine of Midsummer for John de Stutevill in coming to the king's court; directed to the sheriffs of York, Lincoln, Rutland and Northampton, and all bailiffs and others.

May 24. Northampton.

Simple protection until Christmas for Alfred de Wittlebiry.

The like for three years for Master Henry de Gandavo.

The like for one year for James de Neketon.

Whereas Robert de Ferrariis is bound to Stephen de Eddewrth in 50l. which he ought to have paid to him in the terms of Easter and Whitsunday last, as appears by inspection of the rolls of the Chancery, and the lands of the said Robert are in the king's hands by his forfeiture ; the king, for the indemnity of the said Stephen grants that the said 50l. be levied from the issues of the said lands and delivered to him.

May 25. Northampton.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for John de Helle ; provided that the king have not given his lands to any one and that he stand his trial if the king or other will implead him.

The like until Michaelmas for Roger de Mercinton and Nicholas and Stephen his brothers.

The like, at the instance of Ellis de Tingewik, for John de Witfeld.

The like for one year for the burgesses of Northampton.

The like until Christmas for William de Colevill; provided that the king have not given his lands and that he stand his trial, etc.

The like until Michaelmas for Margaret de Ferrariis, countess of Derby.

The like until Michaelmas, at the instance of the said countess, for Nicholas de Inguardby.

May 5. Northampton.

Pardon to John de Heston, Henry his brother and Geoffrey de Hothum for the death of John de Clyf and Eudes de Coning', as it appears by inquisition made by Peter de Percy that they killed them in self defence.

May 26. Northampton.

Safe conduct until the feast of the Translation of St. Thomas for William de Colevill, coming to the king's court, provided that he stand his trial, etc.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for the prior and convent of Stodleg.

The like for one year for the master and brethren of the Knights Templars in England.

Presentation of William de Hanyton to the church of Munselowe, in the king's gift by reason of the advowsons of the churches late of Henry de Hastinges being in his hands ; directed to P. bishop of Hereford, or his official.

May 28. Northampton.

Simple protection until Michaelmas at the instance of Margaret, countess of Ferrars, for Master Robert de Hemney, parson of the church of Brininton.

The like for one year for the abbot and convent of Kynggeswode.

The like for one year for the abbot and convent of Rading.

May 29. Northampton.

Safe conduct, for fifteen days from the morrow of the octaves of the Holy Trinity, for Baldwin Wake, coming to the king's court with his proper household to treat of his peace, and that they may come the more securely the king has given power to Walter de Burgo, earl of Ulvestern, Warin de Bassingburn and Robert de Stotevill of Aton, or one of them, to bring him to him.

Presentation of Robert de Knichton to the church of Egemondon, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the abbey of Shrewsbury ; directed to the bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.

May 30. Northampton.

Safe conduct until the feast of St. Peter's Chains for Master Henry Luvel coming to court for his business ; provided that he stand his trial, etc., in the meantime, etc.

May 30. Northampton.

Commitment to Robert de Glaston of the castle of Salisbury and the bailiwick of the forest of Clarendon, to keep during pleasure ; so that he answer for the issues at the Exchequer.

Safe conduct for one year for the men and servants of the Friars Preachers of Northampton, going through the realm with their carts carrying timber and other things of the said Friars.

Simple protection for one year for the abbot and convent of Rading.

Grant to John de Balliolo, in compensation for his losses sustained in the king's service, of 300 marks out of 600 marks wherein Gilbert de Umframvill was bound to Simon de Monteforti, sometime earl of Leicester, for having seisin of the lands falling to him by hereditary right which were in the hand of the said earl ; with promise that the king will in no wise revoke this grant.

Simple protection for one year for Nicholas son of Martin.

The like until Michaelmas for Robert de Veteri Ponte ; provided that the king have not given his lands and that he stand his trial, etc.

The like for one year for Philip de Columbariis and Egelina his wife.

Notification that Robert de Chaundos has done the king his service due in the present expedition at Northampton from Saturday after the feast of SS. Martin, Tiburtius and Valerian, 50 Henry III, until Saturday after the feast of St. Augustine, to wit, forty days, both days being counted, of which service the king acquits him.

Grant to Emery Bezilles, in compensation for his yearly fee of 20 marks which he used to take at the Exchequer, of the wardship of the lands and heirs of William de Sinagun who held in chief, with the marriage of the heirs ; and if the heirs die under age whereby the wardship pass out of his hands, he shall take his fee at the Exchequer again.

Vacated because otherwise below.

Commitment during pleasure to Master William de Clifford, king's clerk, escheator on this side Trent, of the abbey of Westminster now void ; so that he answer for the issues thereof at the Exchequer.

Vacated because it was not void.

June 2. Northampton.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Nicholas de Hastinges.

The like for Warin de Giterres; without the clause 'provided that the king have not given his lands and that he stand his trial, etc.'

Grant to Emery Bezilles [as above, with the addition after the words, 'and if the heirs die under age,' of the words, 'or come of age.']

May 3. Northampton.

Safe conduct until the feast of St. Peter's Chains for Hugh de Bussey, coming to the king's court ; provided that he stand his trial, etc.

Grant for life to William de Limminges, minister of the king's chapel, for his long service, of 1½d. a day which Robert Curthose, sometime the king's enemy, deceased, used to receive by the hands of the sheriff of Gloucester, of the king's appointed alms, to be received in the same manner as Robert received it.

Safe conduct until the quinzaine of Midsummer for Gilbert de Orreby, coming to the king's court.

Simple protection for one year for John Taylefer, citizen of Canterbury.

MEMBRANE 14.

May 18. Northampton.

Pardon, at the instance of William de Bello Campo the younger, to Richard son of Henry de Crafton for the death of Richard Orloge of Grafton.

April 28. Northampton.

Grant to Edmund the king's son of 30l. a year which John le Chamberleng, deceased, who held in chief, used to take out of the manor of Blockesham by reason of the wardship of the lands and heirs of Thomas de Gresle, the said lands and heirs now being in the hands of the said Edmund, by grant of the king.

May 18. Northampton.

Whereas the king lately recovered before the king in his court by judgment of the said court against the prior of St. Andrew's, Northampton, by the prior's default, seisin of the presentation to the church of St. Peter, Northampton, and the chapels of Upton and Thorpe, from which the said prior and his convent were accustomed to receive 10 marks yearly by the name of a pension, and has now presented William de Wyndes', king's clerk, to the said church ; the king, ratifying the said pension and wishing to do the prior and convent a more abundant grace, grants that it be increased by another 5 marks of his gift, so that where they used to receive 10 marks yearly they shall now receive 15 marks yearly from the said church and its chapels by the hands of the said William and his successors. And for their greater security the king will procure the bishop of Lincoln to confirm this grant. And the said prior and convent have quitclaimed to the king all right which they had or could have in the advowson of the said church and its chapels.

Simple protection for one year for Alan son of Roald.

The prior and convent of Shrewsbury, announcing the death of Thomas their abbot by letters patent of the chapter, have licence to elect.

May 21. Northampton.

Mandate to Master William de Clifford, guardian of the abbey of Shrewsbury, to deliver the said abbey with everything which he has received from the time of its caption, to the prior and convent thereof, as the king, for a fine of 60 marks, has granted to them all the issues during the present voidance, saving to the king advowsons of churches, knights' fees, wards, reliefs and escheats during the said voidance.

Because the king wishes to have the corn late of Simon son of Simon his enemy, which is in the churchyard of Brikeleswurth, for the maintenance of his household and the munition of his castle of Northampton, he commands the dean of Brikeleswurth to cause the said corn to be delivered to John de Oxhendon, under-sheriff of Northampton for this purpose and not to fail, and the king will save him harmless against all.

In like manner it is written to the archdeacon of Northampton.

Pardon to Roger de Clere of certain trespasses and robberies whereof he is charged.

May 20. Northampton.

Safe conduct until St. Peter's Chains for Ralph de Orlinber coming to the king's court ; provided that he stand his trial, etc.

The like until Midsummer for William le Waleys of Anelop.

May 23. Northampton.

Simple protection for one year for Nicholas son of Nicholas de la Bere.

May 23. Northampton.

Acquittance to R. bishop of Durham, Peter de Brus, Ralph son of Ranulf, William, baron of Craistok, and Nicholas de Bolteby of the service due from them, which they did by order of Edward the king's son, together with Henry de Alemannia, John de Balliolo and other faithful with them in the parts of the north from Friday after St. George 50 Henry III, to Monday the morrow of Holy Trinity, to wit, 40 days, both days being included. [Fœdera.]

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Robert de Bray.

Pardon, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, to Richard de Cantilupo of the king's indignation and rancour of mind by occasion of the disturbance in the realm ; and the king is unwilling that he be molested in future in his person, provided that he behave faithfully henceforward.

Simple protection for one year for Henry Hay, provided that the king have not given his lands, etc., and that he stand his trial, etc.

Simple protection for one year for Gilbert de Nevill.

June 2. Northampton.

Commitment during pleasure to Edmund the king's son of the island of Lyndaye as other keepers have had it.

Mandate to William de Valencia to deliver it to him.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Thomas de Kynros, provided that the king have not given his lands to any one and that he stand his trial, etc.

Safe conduct and simple protection until Michaelmas for Philip Basset, of Sapecote, coming to the king's court, provided that he do no damage to the king or his people and stand trial, etc.

June 2. Northampton.

Commitment during pleasure to William de Bello Campo, clerk, of the manor of Wyche, so that he answer at the Exchequer, so much as other farmers have rendered.

Writ de intendendo to the tenants.

Safe conduct until the quinzaine of Midsummer for Robert son of Nigel.

June 4. Northampton.

Simple protection until Christmas for Gilbert de Orrebi; provided that the king have not given his lands to any one and that he stand his trial, etc.

June 4. Northampton.

Simple protection for one year for Isabel de Fortibus, countess of Albemarle.

Grant, by way of humanity and grace, to Elizabeth late the wife of William le Marescal that of the lands late of the said William in Cherleton which the king lately gave to Walter de Pedewardin, and which have been extended at 16l. 12s. 6d. a year, and of his lands in Norton and Witlebiry which the king lately gave to Henry de Alemannia, and which have been extended at 27l. 18s. 3½d. a year, she shall have in the said town of Cherleton 80 acres of land of the demesne, a fourth part of the rent of the free tenants, a fourth part of the lands of the villeins with all their rents, services, and customs, and a third part of the whole pasture belonging to the said manor, which has been extended at 4l. 16s. 11d. a year: and in the said manor of Norton and Wytlebiry, the hamlet of Wytlebiry with a fourth part of the wood in the forest and other appurtenances, 2 acres of meadow of the demesne in Norton, 4 virgates and 2 cotlands of land of villeinage with the rents and services of the villeins holding them, the mill of Gingesthorn and 16d. of the rent of the free tenants, which have been extended at 8l. 2s. 10½d. a year; for the maintenance of herself and her household for her life by the title of a free tenement.

Confirmation of a grant made by John Lestrange, one of the executors of the will of Walter de Muchegros, to Roger de Clifford of the wardship of the lands in Almeleyluvet and Tindelak late of Henry Luvet deceased, with the marriage of the heirs, belonging to the said John by reason of the execution of the said will ; to hold to him or his assigns with wards, reliefs, escheats, knights' fees, advowsons of churches, and other things pertaining to the wardship.

June 5. Northampton.

Simple protection for one year for Peter, parson of the church of Stayngrave.

Safe conduct until the quinzaine of Midsummer, for John de Craunford, coming to the king's court, provided that he stand his trial, etc.

The like until Michaelmas for Durand, monk of Melros, and Henry, laybrother (conversus) of that place, envoys of the king of Scotland, coming to England on the business of that king.

Pardon, at the instance of Walter de Burgo, earl of Ulster, to Richard de Brakleye for some trespasses and robberies whereof he is charged, and of any consequent outlawry.

Simple protection until Christmas for Richard de Bokervill of Botindon, provided that the king have not given his lands, and that he stand his trial, etc.

The like until Michaelmas for the following :—

Thomas Beaufiz ; provided that he stand his trial, etc.

Maud de Paumes.

Admission of Robert de Panes into the king's peace and grant that he may stand securely in the realm notwithstanding any trespass against the king and Edward his son, or others done by him in the time of the late war in the realm ; provided that if he ought to incur the penalty of disherison, or ransom, or other penalty, for such trespass, he shall bear it but without peril of perpetual imprisonment or life or limb ; Henry de Monte Forti and Ignatius de Clifton of the county of Somerset having mainperned in the king's court before the king for his future good behaviour. Grant to him also that if he hereafter purchase any lands or goods he shall not incur any loss of them by reason of the said trespasses, but he and his heirs shall hold them in peace, provided that they behave faithfully to the king and his heirs.

Simple protection for one year for the master and brethren of the house of the Holy Trinity of the Park.

The like for five years for the Austin Friars of Hunt[ingdon].

June 7. Northampton.

The like for one year for Michael de Preston.

Grant to Bonevia [in the margin: pro Boneye] son of Vives, Jew of Oxford, that the king will not make any extent, prorogation of terms, acquittance, or pardon of any debts wherein Jordan de Bassemor, William de Tulewik, Thomas de Appelton, John Buffard or other debtors are bound to him ; for three years.

Grant to Robert de Glastona, to whom the king lately committed the castle of Salisbury and the forest of Clarendon to keep during pleasure, that he shall receive yearly as much as other keepers have been accustomed to receive.

Simple protection for one year for Henry de Wodestok.

Pardon to Robert son of Richard le Mouner of Sutwik for the death of Richard Pakstaff of Clive, as it appears by inquisition made by G. de Preston that he killed him in self defence.

MEMBRANE 13.

June 8. Northampton.

Exemption, at the instance of the Friars Minors of Northampton, of Simon le Mercer of Northampton, from being put in tallages, aids or makings of oaths (sacramentorum prestacionibus), so long as he be in the service of the said friars.

Signification to the archbishop of Canterbury of the royal assent to the election of Master Nicholas, archdeacon of Ely, to be bishop of Worcester.

June 9. Northampton.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Richard de Clenfeld.

Writ of aid directed to the mayor, bailiffs and good men of Oxford, in favour of Nicholas de Yatinden, deputed by the king to the keeping of that town and the parts adjacent, because Osbert Giffard, who was lately deputed cannot attend to that keeping any longer for arduous business of the king's on which he is engaged.

Admission of John le Despenser into the king's peace [in the same terms as in the case of Robert de Panes above]: Thomas de Breaute of the county of Oxford and William de Say of Stratffeud, of the county of Southampton having mainperned in the king's court before the king for his good behaviour.

Safe conduct until Michaelmas for him coming to the king's court ; provided that he stand his trial there and that he do no damage in the meantime.

Appointment during pleasure of Adam de Sancto Laudo as keeper of the peace in the parts of Holland, because Thomas de Muleton of Frampton, who was deputed to be keeper of the same, for business of the king's on which he is attendant, cannot attend to this.

June 10. Northampton.

Simple protection for one year, at the instance of brother John de Derlington for Robert de Novary.

[June 9.] Northampton.

Pardon to Robert Warinot the younger for the death of Reynold Athenolf, as it appears by inquisition made by Richard de Hemmingeton that he killed him by misadventure.

Whereas the king heretofore commanded William de Clyfford, king's clerk, escheator on this side Trent, to assign to Richard de Ewell, king's serjeant, a marriage of 100l. yearly of land and he has assigned to him the marriage of the heir of William de Bello Campo of Aton, who held in chief, whose lands have been extended at 100s. a year; the king ratifies that assignment as part of the said assignment of 100l.

Appointment of Robert de Tatreshale as keeper of the peace in the county of Lincoln until further order ; with power to him to receive into the king's peace all those who will come into such peace, provided that they stand their trial touching those things which the king or others may bring against them and that they do no damage in the meantime.

June 12. Northampton.

Whereas the abbot of St. Edmunds has paid 200 marks whereby the men of the town of St. Edmunds made fine with William de Valencia, the king's brother, and John de Warenna, earl of Surrey, for certain trespasses charged against the said men, at the instance of the said men, to the prejudice of the liberty of the town of St. Edmunds granted to the abbot and the men of the town by the king's progenitors and the king ; the king for the preservation of that liberty unharmed grants to the abbot that from this no prejudice shall arise to him and his heirs.

Safe conduct for three weeks for Hugh de Gubiun, coming to the king's court ; provided that he stand his trial, etc., and that he do no damage in the meantime.

The like until Sunday after Midsummer for William de Ferrariis, coming to the king's court to treat of his peace ; provided as above.

Simple protection for one year for Roger de Roynes.

Remission, at the instance of Edward the king's son, to Geoffrey de Sancto Leodegario of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived against him by occasion of the disturbance had in the realm, and the king is unwilling that he be molested in his person on that account.

Notification that the king has learned by inquisition made by the sheriff of Southampton that 106 tuns of wine late of Bertin le Fevre, merchant of Boulogne, came to the hands of Hugh Tebaud, Roger de Thorneley, William de Wele, and Adam Cabel before the disturbance in the realm and were sold and dispersed by them.

Simple protection for seven years for the leprous brethren of the hospital of St. Leonard, Coventry.

The like for one year for William de Engleby.

June 14. Northampton.

Whereas O. cardinal deacon of St. Adrian's, the papal legate, has by his letters prayed the king to receive into his safe conduct the messengers of the disinherited coming to the said legate to treat of peace and the reconciliation of the disinherited ; the king has given power to Edward his son and John de Britannia to admit into his peace all the disinherited who will come into the same, and to conduct both these and their messengers through the realm as they shall think expedient.

Pardon, at the instance of Thomas Corbet, to Peter Corbet, Robert Corbet, Thomas de la Munde, Roger Burnel, Richard de Fraunton, Robert de Fraunton, and Robert Lewis for the death of Henry Pintel, Simon Wear, and Martin Russel.

Safe conduct for one year for Simon de Gandavo, king's burgess and merchant, going through the realm with his merchandises.

Simple protection for one year for Giles de Gousil.

The like for Master Thomas de Wimundham, parson of the church of Farneberge.

Grant to Walter de Burgo, earl of Ulster, of that which pertains to the king of the trespass and forfeiture which Peter de Gousil, knight committed in adhering to the king's enemies in the conflict at Cestrefeld and elsewhere ; and ratification of any pardon the earl may make to the said Peter.

Whereas the king has committed during pleasure to Adam de Gesemuth the castles and lands of Robert de Ferrariis, earl of Dereby, so that he answer for the issues thereof at his mandate ; he commands James de Aldithele to deliver to him the castle of Lyverpol to keep with the other lands.

Protection and safe conduct for one year for Alan Plumbe, burgess of Northampton, and his men, in going with his merchandise through England.

Safe conduct until the feast of St. Peter's Chains for Hugh de Nevill of Dane by in coming to court.

Pardon to William son of Robert le Taylur of Haniton for the death of Hugh son of Roger Ken'; as it appears by inquisition made by Nicholas de Turri, that he killed him by misadventure.

June 16. Warwick.

Power to Adam de Gesemuth to receive into the king's peace all those who will come in, provided that they find mainpernors for their future good behaviour ; on condition that if at any time they presume to go against this, they shall be disinherited.

June 17. Warwick.

Pardon at the instance of Master Richard de Clifford, king's clerk, to Martin le Fevre of West Rudham for the death of John Aveline de West Rudham, and of his consequent abjuration of the realm.

Pardon to Robert de Worth for the death of Wydo son of Wydo ; as it appears by inquisition made by Geoffrey de Leukenor that he killed him in self defence.

June 19. Warwick.

Power to Warin de Bassingburn to receive into the king's peace Theobald de Marinis and William his brother before the feast of St. Peter's Chains, taking from them nevertheless security that they will come to the king's court to find sufficient mainpernors for their future good behaviour.

Safe conduct until St. Peter's Chains for Maurice son of Maurice de Hibernia in coming to the king's court.

June 18. Warwick.

Pardon, at the instance of Felicia de Feluesleye, prioress of Cateby, to William son of William de Magna Asseby for the death of Hugh le Rus.

June 19. Warwick.

Grant, at the instance of William de Say, to John le Mareschal and William his brother, sons of William le Mareschal, deceased, minors, that if they can purchase to themselves and their heirs any of the lands which were of the gift or feoffment of Alina le Mareschal mother of the said William, their grandmother, or of any other person, they may retain the same although under age. And if during their nonage Alina die without their having been enfeoffed of the said lands, they shall, notwithstanding the trespasses or forfeiture which their father was said to have done against the king in the time of the disturbance and war in the realm, succeed by inheritance to the said Alina, and keep without impediment the lands late of the said Alina with any other they can purchase. Grant also that if the said Alina die while they are under age, the said William de Say shall have the wardship of the said John and William and their lands late of the said Alina.

June 20. Warwick.

Pardon to Roger de Cruce of Schiternerbe for the death of William de Roueneshull ; as it appears by inquisition made by Master William de Powyk that he killed him in self defence.

June 19. Warwick.

Remission at the instance of William de Say, to the above John and William le Mareschal of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived towards them by occasion of the trespasses and forfeitures which their father was said to have done against the king in the time of the said disturbance and war ; and grant as above concerning the lands of Alina their grandmother.

Protection and safe conduct until the Nativity of the Blessed Mary for William de Monte Caniso and his household, coming to the king's court, provided that he bear himself faithfully towards the king henceforward.

Simple protection until Christmas for Robert de Cormundel.

The like for one year for the following;

Roger de Reymes.

The abbot and convent of Barlingges.

Warwick.

Fulk Luvel.

June 18. Warwick.

Writ de intendendo to the tenants of the bishopric of Worcester in favour of Master Nicholas, archdeacon of Ely, whose election as bishop has been confirmed by B. archbishop of Canterbury, and to whom the king has made restitution of the temporalities.

Mandate to John le Moyne and Richard de Cumpton, guardians of the bishopric, to give him seisin of the said temporalities.

Simple protection for one year for William son of Matthew de Meuling.

Grant to Henry de Lacy, king's serjeant, of the wardship of the lands and heirs of William de Kime of Gresseby who held in chief of the archbishopric of York now void and in the king's hands ; with the marriage of the heirs.

Simple protection for one year for the prior and convent of the park of Noketon.

Safe conduct until Michaelmas for Thomas de Muleton of Gillislaund coming to the king's court, provided that he behave faithfully towards the king and his heirs.

Protection until Michaelmas for the prioress and nuns of Aldebiry, with this clause the king willing that the prioress and nuns and their men be quit of the service which they owed at his mandate in the army at Kenilworth.

MEMBRANE 12.

June 20. Warwick.

Simple protection for one year for Roger de Luthon of Binkele.

The like for William Gulafre.

Appointment during pleasure of Gregory de Rokeslee, citizen of London, as taker of the king's wines throughout England ; so that he do not intermeddle with the king's chamberlains of London and Sandwich, and so that he answer for the said bailiwick as others have done.

Mandate to John de Swineford and the bailiffs &c. to deliver the office to him and to intermeddle therein no further.

June 20. Warwick.

Whereas the rolls and writs of the king which Robert Waleraund and John de Waleraund his brother, had of the time when they were guardians of the bishopric of Ely and of the abbey of St. Edmunds then void and in the king's hand were burned in a manor of the said John in the time of the disturbance in the realm, whereby they cannot render a final account of the issues thereof at the Exchequer ; the king for their indemnity has pardoned them all accounts, reckonings and arrears of the time of their guardianship.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Robert de Coudry of Wibbetoft and Peter his brother.

The like for one year for Emma Baynel.

June 24. Warwick.

Pardon to the above Robert and John Waleraund of all accounts reckonings, debts and arrears wherein they are bound to the king of the time in which they were guardians of the said bishopric and abbey.

June 23. Warwick.

Grant in mortmain after inquisition ad quod damum made by the mayor and bailiffs of Lincoln, to the friars of the Penance of Jesus Christ at Lincoln of that void place in the said city which adjoins their houses there for the enlargement of their oratory.

Safe conduct until the Assumption for Roger de Jarpenvill, on coming to the king's court.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Robert de Coudrey of Wibbetoft and Peter his brother, clerks.

Safe conduct until All Saints for Geoffrey de Tillol, coming to the king's court.

The like for Robert de la Ferte.

Simple protection for one year for William de Albiniaco.

June 24. Warwick.

Pardon to Hugh de Nevil for breaking the king's prison of Norwich and escaping therefrom ; and of any consequent outlawry.

Remission to John de Nevil of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived towards him by occasion of the disturbance had in the realm ; and admission of him into the king's grace and peace ; and the king is unwilling that he be molested in his person on that account ; provided that he behave faithfully for the future.

Grant to Hugh de Nevil of Essex that he may lease all the lands which the king lately restored to him of his grace, for five years from Michaelmas, 50 Henry III, and the king will satisfy such lease; provided that he behave faithfully.

Pardon to the said Hugh of one moiety of the debts wherein he and his ancestors were bound to the king at the Exchequer ; and for the other moiety the king has granted that he and his heirs shall render to him yearly 20 marks at the Exchequer until the whole be paid.

[In the margin. See a schedule attached in French (in idiomate romano) touching the affair of the said Hugh.

MEMBRANE 12 (Schedule).

June 24. Kenilworth.

The king salutes all men. Whereas Hugh de Nevill was an adherent of Simon de Monteford, sometime earl of Leycestre, the king's enemy and felon, and his party in the time of the war between the king and him until the battle stricken between the king and him, and after the death of the earl, then adhered to Simon de Montefort, son of the said earl, the king's enemy, making new war in the realm, and then at Bykerdich, at Christmas, 50 Henry III, put himself at the king's award and ordinance with regard to everything, saving life and limb and prison; the king, because the said Hugh put himself at his award and ordinance, and has since behaved loyally and in peace without misprision against him (sans mesprendre vers nus), willing to do him grace in this behalf, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost, receives the said Hugh into his peace, and pardons him his rancour and indignation as well as the trespasses which he did by occasion of the said war so far as is in the king, and so far as belongs to him.

Besides this, with the assent and will of Robert Walerand, to whom the king had given all the lands and tenements late of the said Hugh, with the dower of his mother when it should fall in, he restores and grants to the said Hugh the manors of Wakeringe and Wetherfeld and the aforesaid dower, when it falls in, with the knight's fees which she so holds in dower, and the homage and service of Philip Basset, William de Rehny and the heirs of Robert de Eston, to hold to the said Hugh and his heirs, doing to the king and his heirs the two parts of the services which Hugh owed when he held the said lands entirely, and the services which belong to other lords: so nevertheless that he bear himself well and loyally towards the king and his heirs henceforward; and that he quit claim for himself and his heirs to the aforesaid Robert and his heirs the castle and manor of Stok Curcy and the manors of Radeweye with the hundred and Harham and the homages and services of Simon de Grindham, Philip de Colombers, Walter de Radele, and the heirs of Michael de Spicheswyk for the fees which they hold—all which the king has given to the said Robert for his homage and loyal service, to hold to him and his heirs of the king and his heirs by the third part of the service the said Hugh owed to the king for the whole of the lands aforesaid; also that the said Hugh make to the said Robert and his heirs all the security that the king shall will and that the said Robert shall will that neither he nor his heirs hereafter shall be able to challenge any manner of right or claim in the aforesaid castle, manors, hundred and fees for ever.

Furthermore the king pardons to the said Hugh the moiety of all the debts which he or his ancestors owed to the king, and as to the other moiety the king grants terms to him and his heirs to pay 20 marks a year at the Exchequer.

And this his award the king declares in this manner, that if the said Hugh henceforth do anything against the fealty of the king or his heirs overtly, or if he or his heirs put forth any grievance or challenge as to the said castle, manors, hundred and fees which the king has given to the said Robert, all the above lands which the king has restored to the said Hugh shall be forfeit (encoruz) to the king and his heirs together with the fees and the dower when it falls in. And all these lands the king is bound to restore to Robert Walerand or his heirs entirely as the king had given them to him before, without contradiction, and this grace shall be annulled and repeated.

Moreover, at the request of the said Hugh, the king has received into his peace John de Nevile his brother, who was an adherent of the said earl in the war, and pardons to him his rancour and indignation; and he grants to the said Hugh the manor of Arnhale which the said John had of the said Hugh, to hold of the king and his heirs with all the franchises which used to belong to it before the war, rendering to the king and his heirs at the Exchequer a moiety of the value thereof, by extent, for ever.

In witness whereof the king has caused his seal to be put to this double writing, whereof one part remains with the said Hugh and the other with the said Robert. Witnesses :—Walter, bishop of Bath and Welles, Humphrey de Boun, earl of Hereford and Essex, John de Warenne, earl of Surrey, William de Valence the king's brother, Roger de Mortimer, Roger de Clifford, Roger de Leyburn, Robert Agulon, and others. French. [Liber de Antiquis Legibus (Camden Society), pp. lxii.-lxvi.]

Licence, after inquisition made by Robert de Trillek, sheriff of Hereford, for the prior and convent of Hereford to raise (levare) again a mill below the castle of Hereford which the citizens of Hereford lately threw down, to widen the dyke surrounding the town and make their profit of the mill as they used to do; provided that the stank above remain whole.

Safe conduct until the Assumption for William de Harecurt coming to the king's court.

The like for fifteen days for Roger de Calk.

Grant to Ralph de Wodeburg of the manor of Wiverton which Henry de Bek, the king's enemy, held of the inheritance of Alice de Heriz, sometime wife of the said Henry, according to the custom of England; to hold for the life of the said Henry.

Pardon to Richard Scharp of Wylgheby for the death of Micia late the wife of Alan le Bercher of Wysshowe; as it appears by inquisition made by Simon de Hedon and William de Ludham that he killed her by misadventure.

Simple protection for one year for Lecia late the wife of Walter de Turkeby.

The like for Simon le Ceinter.

Safe conduct until the quinzaine of Michaelmas for Ralph de Sabbecote, coming to the king's court; provided that he do no damage in the meantime to the king or his faithful.

Pardon at the instance of William de Aete, to Hugh Resun for the death of William le Taillur.

Simple protection for one year for the prioress and nuns of Grace Dieu.

The like for the abbot and convent of Derleg.

Safe conduct until Michaelmas for Baldwin Wake, coming to the king's court.

June 28. Kenilworth.

Pardon to Robert Stace of Aston for the death of Jordan Swan, of Aston; as it appears by inquisition made by Simon de Hedon that he killed him in self defence.

Safe conduct until Michaelmas for John Tailboys, coming to the king's court; provided that he do no damage, &c.

Simple protection until the quinzaine of Michaelmas for Peter de Horepol; provided that he stand trial and do no damage.

June 28. Kenilworth.

Admission, into the king's peace, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, of Hugh son of William Alan and others of his society who are willing to come in; and remission to them of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived towards them by occasion of the disturbance in the realm, with pardon for all trespasses done by them in that time; provided that they behave faithfully hereafter and do no damage.

The like for the said Hugh by himself.

Pardon, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, to William Bate for the death of John Thymme.

Pardon to Adam son of John de Kirkebrid for the death of Walter de Brunskayth; as it appears by inquisition made by Richard de Midd[elton] that he killed him by misadventure.

Simple protection for one year for Robert de Cayly of St. Edmunds.

Pardon, at the instance of Robert le Estraunge, to Hugh Corbet for the death of Adam le Veutrer.

Safe conduct for one year for Master John le Romayn in going to his lands and rents and wherever he wills in England.

Simple protection for one year for Walter Ham.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for John de Meaus, provided that he stand his trial and that he do no harm in the meantime.

The like for the following :—

Richard de Torny.

Thomas de Chauncy, until the quinzaine of Michaelmas.

Walter de Faukeberg, until the octaves of Michaelmas.

[Note in the margin.] See on the dorse a letter for William de Asseby.

Safe conduct until St. Peter's Chains for Philip de Daventre, coming to the king's court ; provided that he stand trial and that he do no damage.

The like until Michaelmas for Stephen Soudan.

Grant to Edmund the king's son of all the goods late of Robert de Ferrariis, earl of Derby, on the day of the conflict at Cestrefeud; so that he answer for them at the king's mandate.

Mandate to Adam de Gesemuth, keeper of the lands of the said Robert, to deliver the said goods to him.

Grant, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, to the bailiffs and good men of Kermerdin that they may continue to take until Michaelmas and for three years after that date the murage which they have been accustomed to take.

Admission, at the instance of Roger de Leyburn, of Andrew de Jarpenvill and Simon his brother into the king's peace, and remission to them of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived towards them by occasion of the disturbance in the realm and pardon to them of all trespasses which they did at that time; provided that they behave faithfully for the future.

Simple protection until Christmas for Simon de Kancia.

The like for two years for the abbot of Landais (de Landeseio).

The like until Easter for the following :—

Roger de Lomeley.

Nicholas le Bretun.

MEMBRANE 11.

July 11. Kenilworth.

Admission to the king's peace of William de Ferrariis, knight, and remission to him of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived towards him by occasion of the disturbance in the realm; and pardon to him of all trespasses committed by him at that time until Wednesday after the feast of the Apostles Peter and Paul; and the king is unwilling that he be molested in his person, lands or possessions; provided that he behave faithfully henceforth and do no damage.

The like admission and pardon, at the instance of Roger de Leyburn, of Peter de Sancto Hillario to the king's peace, on like condition.

Pardon, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, to John Benerth of Erlestok for the death of William de la Forde.

Admission to the king's peace of John de Picheford as above.

The like of Robert de Nevill.

The like, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, to the following :—

Robert de Chepeye.

William de Chepeye.

Ralph de Chepeye. [Shepeye in the margin.]

Simple protection until Christmas for John de Rocheford.

Safe conduct until Michaelmas for Henry de Sancto Mauro, coming to the king's court.

July 5. Kenilworth.

Power to R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to receive into the king's peace all those of his bishopric who wish to come in, provided that they find good mainperners for their future good behaviour; so that if at any time they presume to go against the premises, they shall be disinherited.

The like to the same to admit to the king's peace Robert de Hasteng; provided that he submit to the king's will in all things, without peril of incarceration, life or limb.

July 5. Kenilworth.

Pardon to Simon de Hauvile for the death of John de Chestehunte.

Simple protection until Christmas for Adam de Hakebeche.

July 6. Kenilworth.

Mandate to William son of Richard, sheriff of London, and the barons and citizens of London to pay, out of their fine of 20,000 marks which they made for having the king's good will, 200 marks to Roger de Leyburn for his expenses lately incurred at Sandwich in the king's service.

Presentation of Simon de Wahull to the church of Holy Trinity in Gothermongate, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the archbishopric of York; directed to the dean and chapter of York.

MEMBRANE 11 (Schedule).

July 8. Kenilworth.

Pardon to Walerand de Munceaus of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived towards him by occasion of trespasses which he was said to have done against him in the time of the disturbance of the realm.

MEMBRANE 11.

Power to Adam de Mungomery to receive into the king's peace his men of Aston Kelemond and Lydham (de Lidam Walensi) who lately withdrew from the king's fealty; provided that they behave faithfully henceforward.

Grant, at the instance of Robert Walerand, to the abbess and nuns of Romesey that no Jew shall henceforth dwell in the town of Romesey or stay there without their licence.

Adam de Kelemers and Henry de Weston, canons of St. James's, Northampton, bringing news of the death of their abbot, have licence to elect.

Safe conduct for one month from St. Thomas the Martyr for William de Bekeswell, coming to court for his business; provided that he stand his trial in the said court if the king or other will implead him.

July 7. Northampton.

Pardon to Gilbert de Umfranville of 300 marks of the 600 marks wherein he was bound to Simon de Monte Forti, sometime earl of Leicester, which came to the king's hands by the forfeiture of the said earl.

Whereas Gilbert de Umfranville made fine with the said Simon in 1,200 marks to have seisin of his lands from the said Simon, whereof he paid to him 600 marks ; and whereas the king has given of the remaining 600 marks 300 marks to John Balliol and pardoned the remaining 300 marks to the said Gilbert, and whereas a writing obligatory of the said money is in the keeping of John de Plessetis, as in an equal hand, the king commands him to deliver that writing to the said Gilbert.

Simple protection for one year for the prior and convent of Tuttebiry.

Pardon, at the instance of Richard de la More, to John Gamelin, for the death of Thomas Makerel.

July 8. Kenilworth.

Grant to John le Breton, whom the king has associated with Nicholas de Turri to hold the king's pleas, of 40l. a year at the Exchequer, so long as he be in that office.

Protection for Robert son of John de Fuleburn ; provided that the king have not given his lands to anyone and that he stand his trial if the king or another will proceed against him.

Confirmation of a grant which Hagin son of Master Mosseus, Jew, made to Roger de Clifford of a debt of 106l. and a yearly fee of 20l. wherein Roger de Eyvill was bound to the said Jew by charters of the said Roger de Eyvill.

July 8. Kenilworth.

Simple protection for three years for the abbot and convent of Cumbe.

The like for one year for Hugh de la Penne, parson of the church of Chepeye.

Pardon, at the instance of Roger de Sumery, to Robert de Rokeby for the death of John le Forester of La Lude.

The like to the following, at the like instance :—

William Henry.

Roger son of Roger de la Forde.

July 10. Kenilworth.

Pardon, at the instance of Roger de Leyburn, to Adam son of Richard de Quistan for the death of Alan son of Robert de Raynhull.

Simple protection for one year for John de Brome.

Safe conduct until the feast of St. Peter's Chains for Roger Lindetot, coming to the king's court; provided that he do no harm, &c.

Simple protection for one year for Ralph de Basinges.

The like until Easter for Richard de Mortuo Mari.

Admission to the king's peace of John son of John, and remission to him of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived towards him by occasion of the disturbance in the realm; and pardon to him of all trespasses committed by him at that time ; and the king is unwilling that he be molested in his person on that account ; provided that he behave faithfully in future.

Acquittance to Gilbert de Humframvill of 300 marks as delivered by him, by order of the king, to John de Balliolo, of the 600 marks wherein he was bound to Simon de Monte Forti, sometime earl of Leicester, which by forfeiture of the earl belonged to the king ; and pardon to him of the remaining 300 marks.

Simple protection for one year for Amice late the wife of Robert de Chepeya.

Whereas the king lately by charter granted to Warin de Bassingburn all the lands late of Thomas de Estleyg, the king's enemy ; and the king lately admitted Andrew de Estleyg son of the said Thomas into his peace, and remitted to him his rancour by occasion of the disturbance in the realm on condition of his future good behaviour ; and whereas Warin granted to the said Andrew the manors of Crek, Willeby and Hekham, and the demesne under the wood between Wadinton and Hecam and the manor of Lilleburn, except the advowsons of the churches of the said manors, and except 20l. yearly of land which the said Warin had given to Laurence de Sancto Mauro in Lilleburn and Cotes, late of the said Thomas his father, to hold to the said Andrew and his heirs for ever ; the king grants that if the said Andrew at any time hereafter presume to go against his fealty, whereby he ought to incur the penalty of disherison, the said manors and lands shall be restored to the said Warin or his heirs without contradiction to hold for ever with the other lands of the said Thomas given to him by the said charter.

Safe conduct for one month for William de Lilleshull, coming to the king's court; provided that he stand his trial &c. and that in the meantime he, &c.

The like until Michaelmas for William de Hundesacre.

July 11. Kenilworth.

Mandate to Mary de Ferrariis, countess of Derby, the king's niece, to deliver the castle of Litherpol to Adam de Gesemuth to whom the king has committed during pleasure the castles and lands of Robert de Ferrariis earl of Derby, so that he answer for the issues of these at the king's mandate ; or to William de Syleby the bearer ; to keep with the rest of the said lands.

Simple protection for one year for Emelina de Ulton, countess of Ulster.

Pardon, at the instance of W. bishop of Bath and Wells, to Adam de Brokhampton for the death of William de Macecre, of Wilton.

Confirmation of a lease for twenty years by Henry de la More to Edward the king's son of the manor of Wintreburn Gumore.

Grant, at the instance of Roger de Leyburn, to Master Nicholas de Heyham of those houses with rents and other appurtenances in the city of Lincoln, late of John Mansell, which are the king's escheat through the death of the said John ; to hold to him and his heirs, saving the right of any, by the services due.

Grant to William de Pomes and Simon de Geynvill, for arrears of their yearly fees which they used to receive at the Exchequer and because they have remitted the said fee to the king, of the wardship of all the lands of William Ward who held in chief of the barony of the archbishopric of York, which pertains to the king by reason of the voidance of the said see ; so that they no longer take that fee from the king.

Vacated because otherwise below.

Grant to William de Pemes and Simon de Geynvill, for arrears of their said fee of the wardship aforesaid.

Power to Adam de Montgomery to receive into the king's peace the men of the said Adam of Aston Kelemund and Ludham, who withdrew from the king's allegiance ; provided that they behave faithfully henceforward.

Simple protection until Christmas for Roger Beler.

Safe conduct for Philip de Drayton coming to the king's court.

MEMBRANE 10.

July 13. Kenilworth.

Simple protection, until Easter, for Baldric de Nunneton.

The like to the following :—

Thomas de Caunvill, for one year.

The abbot and convent of Stanley, without term.

Richard de Cliff', for one year.

Norman de Wotton, until Christmas.

Thomas Stede, until Easter.

Reiner, vicar of the church of Ulseby, for one year.

The prior and brethren of the house of St. John the Evangelist, Waterford, in Ireland, for one year.

July 15. Kenilworth.

Power to Warin de Bassingburn to receive into the king's peace John de Cimiterio, John Alvery, Jordan his brother, Chaddus William, 'wodeward,' Robert de la Chaumbre and Nicholas Tiffar', men of Andrew de Estelegh ; so that they stand their trial if any will proceed against them touching any trespasses.

Protection for one year for El' de Lammeloy ; provided that the king have not given his lands and that he stand his trial &c.

Simple protection for one year for the following :—

William de Mortuo Mari, parson of the church of Suthelmeham.

Sibyl de Dyve.

Ralph de Wardwick.

Stephen le Buteler, chaplain, and Peter his brother.

Pardon, at the instance of Roger de Clifford, to John de Haliwell, of all trespasses which he was said to have done against the king in the time of the late disturbance in the realm ; grant also that he may keep to him and his heirs any lands or other things which he may purchase hereafter ; provided that he and they behave faithfully.

July 18. Kenilworth.

Pardon, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, to John le Vilur of Midhurste for the death of Llewelin Voyl of Bedhampton, and of any consequent outlawry.

Notification to the keepers of the peace in the counties of Lincoln, Nottingham and York and to the sheriffs of those counties that the king has granted to Benedict and Hagin, Jews of Lincoln, and other Jews of that city for their losses and grievances at the hands of his enemies in the conflict had at Lincoln and in the disturbance in the realm, that their pledges named in the chirographs made between them and their debtors of debts due to them, in whosesoever hands those pledges are, shall be seized into their hands according to law and the custom of the king's Jewry, until the said debts are levied and paid, unless the debtors can shew that they ought to be quit of the said debts ; to endure until Easter.

Pardon to Arnold le Knicht for the death of Michael son of Roseya, as it appears by inquisition made by John de la Lind that he killed him in self defence.

Pardon to Isaac son of Henry for the death of Roger son of Hugh le Jovene, as it appears by inquisition made by Robert Walerand that he killed him by misadventure.

July 19. Kenilworth.

Simple protection for one year for Reynold de Bello Campo.

July 20. Kenilworth.

Safe conduct until the Purification for Iter, archdeacon of [Figeac ?] (Figraten') going to Scotland on the affairs of the court of Rome.

Notification that Alan de Calweton, monk of Chester, delivered to Master Robert, keeper of the king's tents, the king's curtain (curtinam) at Kenilworth on Sunday before the feast of St. Margaret the Virgin. [Fœdera.]

Simple protection for one year for the prior and convent of St. Andrew's, Northampton.

July 21. Kenilworth.

Grant for three years to Emelina de Lacy, countess of Ulster, and Emelina Longespeye, her daughter, that Thomas de Holebech, be admitted as their general attorney at counties and hundreds in all pleas and plaints in whatsoever courts and that he may appoint attornies in the place of the said countess and her daughter, who, in the king's presence, may ratify and accept whatever the said Thomas and the said attorneys shall do ; directed to justices, sheriffs, reeves and all bailiffs.

Admission to the king's peace, at the instance of Edmund the king's son, of Henry de Appelby; and remission to him of the king's indignation and rancour of mind conceived towards him by occasion of the late disturbance in the realm, with pardon for all trespasses done in that time ; provided that they behave faithfully to the king and do no damage.

Grant to John Ferre, for the delightful news which he brought to the king of the birth of John son of Edward the king's son, that the king will assign to him 20l. yearly of land out of the first escheats, as soon as an opportunity offer.

Protection until Easter for William son of Robert de Holech ; so that he stand his trial.

Simple protection for one year for Boneface de Boliano and John de Mutina.

The like until All Saints for William Frewine of Coventre.

Pardon to John son of Simon de Finham for the death of John son of Robert le Bonde of Mortone; as it appears by inquisition made by Robert Walerand that he killed him by misadventure.

Safe conduct until All Saints for Master Henry Luvel, coming to the king's court ; provided that he stand his trial and do no harm in the meantime &c.

Power to R. le Bygod, earl of Norfolk, and marshal of England, to receive into the king's peace all those of the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk who wish to come in, provided that they find good mainperners in the form which the king has sent to the said earl, that they will bear themselves faithfully to the king and his heirs and do no harm in future.

Safe conduct until Michaelmas for Richard de Tany the elder, coming to the king's court, provided that he stand trial &c.

July 21. Kenilworth.

The like until the octaves of St. Peter's Chains for Hugh Peche and Ralph de Berners, coming to the king's court with their own household to treat of their peace ; and the king is sending the archbishop of Rhages to conduct them.

Letters of attorney for Emelina de Lacy, countess of Ulster and Emelina Longespeye her daughter as above.

Simple protection for one year for Thomas de Cadurcis.

July 23. Kenilworth.

Writ de intendendo to the tenants of the abbey of St. James, without Northampton, in favour of John le Lu, whose election as abbot has been confirmed by R. bishop of Lincoln, and to whom the king has restored the temporalities.

Mandate to Master William de Clifford, escheator on this side Trent, to deliver the temporalities to him.

Grant, at the instance of Edward the king's son, to Master William de Felmeresham, cook of the said Edward, and his assigns, the wardship of the lands late of Robert de Radewell, who held in chief of Ralph Pirot, the king's enemy ; saving to the king the marriage of the heirs.

Simple protection until Easter for John parson of the church of Melton.

Safe conduct until the Assumption for Philip de Draycot, coming to the king's court, provided that he stand his trial and do no damage &c.

Pardon to Richard son of Robert Trech' for the death of William le Foxehunte, as it appears by inquisition made by Master William de Poywik that he killed him in self defence.

Pardon to Peter de Bichinden for the death of Christiana de Bichinden, as it appears by inquisition made by Walter de Berkested that he killed her by misadventure.

Pardon to Thomas le Crumpe for the death of John son of Beatrice, as it appears by inquisition made by William de Englefeld that he killed him by misadventure.

Pardon to William son of Robert de Floketon for the death of Ralph le Tinker as it appears by inquisition made by Richard de Midd[elton] that he killed him in self defence.

Pardon to Peter de Bydinton for the death of Christiana de Bydinden, as it appears by inquisition made by Walter de Bersted that he killed her by misadventure.

Safe conduct until the Nativity of the Blessed Mary for William de Berkeleye, coming to the king's court ; provided that he stand his trial and do no damage &c.

Licence for life for Hugh de Mortuo Mari to hunt with his own dogs the hare, the fox, the badger and the cat through all the forests in the counties of Hereford, Worcester, Salop and Stafford, and to stretch his nets to take them whenever he will, except in the fence month.

Simple protection until Easter for Robert de Lon',d burgess of Lenn.

The like for the following :—

The abbot and convent of Meaux, until Easter.

The prioress and nuns of Grenefeud, for one year.

Safe conduct until Michaelmas for William le Butiller, coming to the king's court.

The like for Robert son of Nicholas, until the Assumption.

Presentation of Thomas le Butiler to the church of Meles, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the abbey of Evesham ; directed to R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.

Simple protection until Christmas for Robert son of Gippus, provided that the king have not given his lands &c. and that he stand his trial &c.

The like until Easter for Master William de Durneford.

Safe conduct until the quinzaine of Michaelmas for Henry Hay, parson of the church of Auchton, coming to the king's court ; provided that he stand his trial and do no damage &c.

Pardon to John Emelot of Swenesthorp for the death of William Pye of Herdeby; as it appears by inquisition made by Richard de Hemington, that he killed him in self defence.

Safe conduct until the Nativity of the Blessed Mary, for Adam le Despenser, coming to the king's court.

Simple protection until Michaelmas for Master John de Brunesthorp.

The like until Easter for the following :—

John de Beningworth.

Master John de Bruneshop.

Robert son of William de Burton, servant of Peter de Riston.

Safe conduct until the quinzaine of Michaelmas for Richard de Tany the elder, coming to court, provided that he do no damage &c.

Simple protection until Easter for Maud late the wife of William de Holeton.

The like for Hugh le Bretun of Hoyland, provided that he stand his trial &c.

Grant to Richard de la Ryvere of 20 marks a year at the exchequer of Easter until the king provide for him in 20l. yearly of land out of lands or escheats.

Simple protection until Easter for Richard de Witton, provided that &c.