Inquisitions Post Mortem, Richard II, File 23

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Inquisitions Post Mortem, Richard II, File 23

624.
(No writ)
SUFFOLK. Inq. taken at Holesle, 5 March, 5 Richard II.
The earl held the under-mentioned manors etc. for life, as parcel of the barony of the earl of Norfolk, of the inheritance of Margaret Marescall, countess of Norfolk, one of the daughters and heirs of Thomas de Brothurton, late earl of Norfolk and marshal of England, by the courtesy of England after the death of Joan, his wife, daughter of Alice the late wife of Edward de Monte Acuto, deceased, sister of the said Margaret and the other daughter and heir of the said earl of Norfolk.
Holesle. The manor (extent given, including a fair held on the feast of St. Margaret the Virgin and a leet held before Midsummer), together with the advowson of the church, held of the king in chief, as of the honor of Eye, by knight’s service.
Donyngworth. The manor (extent given), with the advowson of the church, held of the honor of Eye by service of 5 knights’ fees.
Staverton. The manor (extent given, including a park without deer, now greatly broken down, grazing at Oldmore and Chyfen, and a leet held about Whitsun), together with the advowsons of the churches of Eyk and Bronneswell, held of the king in chief by knight’s service.
Cratfeld. 10l. yearly rent, held of the king in chief.
Hoo. The manor (extent given, including a hundred called ‘Lose’ pertaining thereto), together with the advowson of the church. The hundred (sic) is held of the king in chief by knight’s service.
Ipswich. A quay without buildings (inedificatum), worth only 5d. a year because completely waste. It is held of the king in free burgage by service of rendering to the king by the hands of the bailiffs of Ipswich 1d. yearly in aid of the farm of the town for ‘hadgone.’
The earl died on 15 February last. The aforesaid Margaret, countess of Norfolk, aged 50 years and more, is daughter and now sole heir of the above-mentioned earl of Norfolk, and aunt and heir of the aforesaid Joan.
625.
[NORFOLK, SUFFOLK AND ESSEX.] Extent (undated) of a third part of the knights’ fees belonging to the honor of Eye.
Ludham, Glemham, Bengges, Cranesford, Sibeton, Framingham, Stanton, Flemwich, Alynton, Sutton, Wynkefeud, Fresyngfeud, Thikebrom, Cretyng, Marlesford, Weybrede and Keneton, co. Suffolk, Frense, Kilverston, Fordlegh, Horsford, Waketon and Semere, co. Norfolk, and Stikinglond, Thurstanton and Horswade, co. Essex. 10 knights’ fees, which Robert son of Roger held.
Edwardeston, Wyverston, Rykinghale, Fresyngfeud, Pesenhale, Staverton, Colton, Westhorp and Walsham, co. Suffolk, Thorp, co. Norfolk, and Goldyngham and Pebenessh, co. Essex. 12 knights’ fees, which William de Monte Caniso held.
Stonham and Horham, co. Suffolk, and Ethile, co. Norfolk. A knight’s fee, which Peter Jernegan held.
Okinhill, Sternefeld, Acle and Cleydon, co. Suffolk, and Gissyng, co. Norfolk. 4 knights’ fees, which Roger de Huntyngfeld, the elder, held.
Bures and Bergholt, co. Essex, and Wikham, Cotton, Brisewith, Rishangeles, Farnham and Rendham, co. Suffolk. A knight’s fee, which the heirs of Sakevill held.
Bedingfeud, Dersham and Laxfeud, co. Suffolk. A knight’s fee, which William le Flemyng held.
Laxfeud, co. Suffolk. A knight’s fee, which the heirs of Laxfeud held.
Cretyng, co. Suffolk. A moiety of a knight’s fee, which William de Cretyng held.
Brisworth and Thornton. A third part of a knight’s fee, which Hugh Troie held.
Sum of the above fees—29 1/3 fees.
Sum of the fees of the honor of Eye—88 fees.
E. Inq. P.M. File 47 (9)
626.
(Writ missing)
LINCOLN. Inq. taken at Boston, Saturday after Easter, 5 Richard II.
He held lands etc. in the county, but he was seised of the following:—
Berughby. The rent of one knight’s fee held by the heir of John de Biron, as of the castle-guard of Eye, by rendering 3s. 4d. yearly.
Alyngton. The rent of one knight’s fee held by the abbot of Neubo, as of the said castle, by rendering 3s. 4d. yearly.
Welbourne. The rent of the township held by Richard de Welesford by rendering 6s. 8d. yearly.
Welbourne. The rent of the manor held of the earl by the lord Boumond by rendering 6d. yearly.
Welbourne. The rent of a messuage and a parcel of land in the manor held by John Thomson of Welbourne by rendering 6d. yearly.
Moreston. There are certain tenants there, names not known, who render to the earl 12d. yearly.
Ancastre, Wylesford, Ingoldesby, Coldesworth and Harleston. The rent of a moiety of a knight’s fee held by the heir of John Malet by rendering to the earl 20d. yearly.
He was also seised of the profits of courts pertaining to the aforesaid castle held every three weeks, and of the profits of a great court.
He held no other fees or rents of fees, and no advowsons, in the county.
Date of death and heirs not known.
E. Enrolments &c. of Inq. No. 212 (9)
627. Thomas Wylde
Writ: 12 June, 5 Richard II
HEREFORD. Inq. taken at Hereford, Wednesday after St. Peter’s Chains, 6 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned messuage and lands in his demesne as of fee.
Wystaneston in the manor of Mauwardyn. A messuage, a garden, divers parcels of enclosed land, meadow and pasture, 55 a. demesne land, and 5 a. meadow, held of the king in chief by service of 12d. yearly to be paid at the king’s castle of Hereford and received by the sheriff; and 31 a. demesne land, held of the king in chief by reason of the minority of Roger de Mortuo Mari, son and heir of Edmund, late earl of March, a minor in the king’s wardship, by service of 9d. and suit to the court of Mauwardyn.
He died on Friday before Holy Trinity last. Agnes, Joan and Margaret, his daughters, aged respectively 30 years and more, 25 years and more, and 22 years and more, are his heirs.
C. Ric. II. File 23 (1)
628. John Whalesbrewe
Writ: 20 January, 5 Richard II
CORNWALL AND DEVON. Inq. taken at Bodmyn, Wednesday before St. Gregory, 5 Richard II.
He died seised in his demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned manors and lands.
Udenou. The manor, held of the king by knight’s service, as of the castle of Launceston, as of the duchy of Cornwall.
Walesbrewe. The manor, held of Sir William Botriaux by knight’s service.
Terros. The manor, held of the bishop of Exeter in free socage by a rent of 7s. yearly and 6d. of aid, and by suit to the court of Penryn.
Langkerf. The manor, held of John Bevyle in free socage, service not known.
Lamelwen. The manor, held of William Botriaux, knight, in free socage, service not known.
Tresider. The manor, held of the lord of Marchal by a rent of 6s. yearly.
Beryerber, co. Devon. Lands etc. worth 40s. yearly, held of Thomas Chambernon in free socage by a rent of 6d.
He died in parts beyond seas, day not known. John Walesbrewe, aged 15 years and more, is his son and heir.
629.
Writ, sicut alias: 22 April, 5 Richard II
CORNWALL AND DEVON. Inq. taken at Truru, Friday after Holy Trinity, 5 Richard II.
He was seised in his demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned manors etc. in 46 Edward III, in the time of Edward, prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall, and granted them all, except the manor and lands etc. in Tresider and Berienherbard, to Reynold Beauchamp and Peter Gervays, chaplains, James Gervays and Peter Lannargh for the life of Margaret, his wife, together with the advowsons of churches belonging thereto; and the said grantees granted them during his lifetime to the said Margaret for life. So he died in seisin of such estate therein and no other. Margaret is still living, and is married to Philip Trethosa.
Udnou. The manor, held of the prince of Wales, as of the duchy of Cornwall, by knight’s service, as of the castle of Launceston as of the honor of Wallyngford.
Walesbreuwe. The manor, held of Sir William Botriaux, knight, by knight’s service.
Treros. The manor, held of the bishop of Exeter in free socage by a rent of 8s. [? and 6]d. of aid, and by suit to the court of Pynryn.
Tresider. The manor, held in free socage of the lord of Marchal by a rent of 6s. yearly.
Berienherbard, co. Devon. Lands etc. worth 40s. yearly, held of John Bery by service of a fourth part of a knight’s fee.
Langkerf. The manor, held of John Bevyel in free socage by a rent of 6d.
Lamelwen and Elwen. The manors, held of Sir William Botriaux, knight, by knight’s service.
He died in parts beyond seas in the year aforesaid, day not known. Heir as above.
C. Ric. II. File 23 (2)
630. William la Zouche, or Souche, of Haryngworth, knight
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
DEVON. Inq. taken at Bruggeton Pomeray, Tuesday before Ascension Day, 5 Richard II.
He was seised in his demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned castle and manors.
Totteneyse. The castle and manor, with the members of the castle, to wit, Lodeswille and Hywyssh.
Corneworthy. The manor.
All held of the king in chief by knight’s service.
He held no other lands etc. in the escheator’s bailiwick.
He died on Wednesday the feast of St. George last. William la Zouche of Bramfeld, knight, aged 40 years and more, is his son and heir.
631.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
WORCESTER. Inq. (indented) taken at Upton on Severn, Thursday after Corpus Christi, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned messuage etc. (estate not specified).
Le Mersshe by Inteberewe. A messuage so called, and 40 a. land and 20 a. meadow, held of the earl of Pembroke by knight’s service.
Date of death and heir as above.
632.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
KENT. Inq. taken at Eynesford, Thursday before Whitsun, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manors for life by grant of John, bishop of Lincoln, John Holt and Simon Warde of Carleton, with remainder for life to Thomas, his son, and with reversion to his (William’s) right heirs.
Ightham and Eynesford. The manors, held of the archbishop of Canterbury, as of his manor of Otteforde, by knight’s service, amount of service not known.
Date of death and heir as above.
633.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
LONDON. Inq. (indented) taken before the mayor, 20 May, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned messuage etc. (estate not specified).
Ward of Lymstret. 2 messuages and 7 shops, held of the king in free burgage, as is the whole city of London.
Date of death and heir as above.
634.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
OXFORD. Inq. taken at Oxford, Monday after Corpus Christi, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned rent in his demesne as of fee.
Hempton. 20s. rent, held of the earl of Bukyngham, as of his manor of Dadyngton, services not known.
Date of death as above. William Zouche, knight, aged 30 years and more, is his son and heir.
635.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
HERTFORD. Inq. taken at Retbourne, Monday after Ascension Day, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned messuages etc. jointly with Elizabeth, his wife, deceased, for the term of their life, with remainder for life to Thomas, their son, who is still living, by grant of John, bishop of Lincoln, Simon Warde of Carleton, deceased, John Holt and John Tame, deceased.
Whethamstede. A waste messuage, called ‘Yongesplace,’ with 140 a. arable, 20 a. wood, 5 customary tenants owing 39 1/2 summer works, and 24s. 6d. rent of assise, out of which 20s. has to be paid away to the abbot of Westminster, held of the said abbot by knight’s service.
Retbourne. A waste messuage called ‘Cuttysplace,’ 53 a. arable, 6 a. pasture, 2 a. meadow, 4 a. wood, and 9s. rent of assise, out of which 13s. 4d. has to be paid away to the abbot of St. Albans, held of the said abbot by knight’s service.
Date of death and heir as above.
636.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
WILTS. Inq. taken at Ambresbury, 2 June, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manors and hundred etc. in his demesne as of fee.
Calston. The manor, held of the king in chief by service of a fourth part of a knight’s fee.
Calne. The hundred, with a watermill in Calne, held of the king in chief at fee-farm, rendering 15l. yearly.
Ambresbury. The manor called ‘le Conynger,’ held of the earl of Salisbury, services not known.
Date of death and heir as above.
637.
SOUTHAMPTON. Inq. taken at Winchester, 24 May, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor for life by grant of John, bishop of Lincoln, Simon Warde of Carleton, John de Holt and John de Thame to him and Elizabeth, his wife, deceased, for the term of their life, with remainder for life to Thomas, their son, who is still living.
Kyngesworthy. The manor, held of the king in chief, as of the honor of Peverel, by service of a pair of gilt spurs or 6d.
Date of death and heir as above.
638.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
RUTLAND. Inq. taken at Uppyngham, Monday after Ascension Day, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manors and messuages etc. in his demesne as of fee.
Kilpesham. The manor, with the advowson of the church, held of the king in chief, as of the castle of Ocham, by knight’s service.
Wynge. A messuage with 3 virgates of land.
Luffenham. 5s. rent.
Both held of the earl of Warwick by service of 1 lb. cummin and suit of court every three weeks.
Exton. A messuage and a carucate of land, held of the heir of Bernard de Brus, service not known.
Date of death and heir as above.
639.
NORTHAMPTON. Inq. taken at Rothewell, Friday after Ascension Day, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manors etc. in his demesne as of fee.
Haryngworth. The manor, held of the earl of Pembroke by service of a third part of a knight’s fee.
Bulwik and Fairhul. The manor, with the advowson of the church, held of the heir of Hugh de Courteney by service of a fourth part of a knight’s fee.
Rothewell. A manor called ‘Souchesmanere,’ held of the earl of Stafford by knight’s service, amount not known.
Berughbi. The manor, with the advowson of the church, held of the king, as of the honor of Peverel, by service of one knight’s fee.
Date of death and heir as above.
640.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
DERBY. Inq. (indented) taken at Sandyacre, 30 May, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor (estate not specified).
Ilkeston. The manor (extent given), with the advowson of the church, held of the lord de Bellow Monte, as of the honor of Folkyngham, by knight’s service. The extent includes a park and the grazing of ‘cotmonhawe.’
Date of death and heir as above.
641.
NOTTINGHAM. Inq. taken at Nottingham, 27 May, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned castle and manor etc. in his demesne as of fee.
Griseley. The castle and manor, held of the king, as of the honor of Peverel, by service of suit to the court of Peverel every three weeks.
Kymmerley. A parcel of land.
Hemsil. 15d. yearly rent.
Both held of the said honor of Peverel by the same service.
Date of death and heir as above.
642.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
NORFOLK. Inq. taken at Dokkyng, 11 May, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor in his demesne as of fee.
Dokkyng. The manor called ‘Zouchesmaner’ (extent given), held of the king in chief by service of a sixth part of a knight’s fee.
He died on 23 April. Heir as above.
643.
SUFFOLK. Inq. taken at Kerseye, 13 May, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor for the term of his life and the life of Elizabeth, his wife, deceased, with remainder to Thomas, their son, who is still living, by grant of John, bishop of Lincoln, Simon Warde of Carleton, deceased, John Hoolt and John Tame, deceased.
Alvenlegh. The manor (extent given), whereof part is held of the countess of Norfolk, as of the castle of Framelingham, services not known, part of Sir Richard Waldegrave, knight, by service of 4s. 6d. rent, as of the manor of Buris, and part of John Hood by service of 12s. rent yearly and 1d. of ‘wardeselver,’ as of the manor of Codynham.
Date of death and heir as last above.
644.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
SALOP. Inq. taken at Shrewsbury, Tuesday the feast of St. John before the Latin Gate, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor and advowson in his demesne as of fee.
Mulebracy. The manor, with the advowson of the church of Hopeboudelrs, held of the earl of March by service of half a knight’s fee.
Date of death and heir as above.
645.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
BEDFORD. Inq. taken at Dunstaple, Tuesday before St. Barnabas, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manors of Eyton, Toternho and Houghton and lands in Dunstaple in his demesne as of fee.
John, bishop of Lincoln, Simon Warde, deceased, John Holt and John Thame, deceased, were seised of the under-mentioned manor of Weston Inge in their demesne as of fee, and by a fine levied in the court of Edward III with the said king’s licence granted and surrendered it to the said William and Elizabeth, his wife, deceased, for life, with remainder for life to Thomas, their son, who is still living, and with further remainder to William’s right heirs. William died seised of such estate in the manor.
Eyton. The manor, with its members in Henlawe, Edworth, Beeston and Wymyngton.
Toternho. The manor.
Houghton. The manor.
All held of the king in chief by service of a knight’s fee.
Weston Inge. The manor, held of the king in chief by service of a pair of gilt spurs or 6d.
Dunstaple. Lands etc. worth 13s. 4d. yearly, held of others than the king, services not known.
Date of death and heir as above (Devon inquisition).
646.
BUCKINGHAM. Inq. taken at Ailesbury, Saturday after St. Barnabas, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor and lands in his demesne as of fee.
Hamme. The manor, held of Simon Darches by service of a pair of gilt spurs or 2s.
Mentemor and Leteburn. Lands etc. worth 13s. 4d. yearly, parcel of the manor of Eyton, co. Bedford, held of the king in chief by knight’s service.
Date of death and heir as last above.
647.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
LINCOLN. Inq. taken at Lincoln, Friday in Whitsun week, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manors of Wythcall and Lavyngton in his demesne as of fee.
John Tyndall holds the under-mentioned manor of Kynthorp by gift of William de Cantilupo, the reversion belonging to the deceased and his heirs.
Wythcall. The manor (extent given), held of the king in chief by knight’s service.
Lavyngton. The manor (extent given), held of the archbishop of York by knight’s service.
Kynthorp. The manor, held of the duke of Lancaster by service of a pair of gloves or 1d.
Date of death and heir as above (Devon inquisition).
648.
Writ: 26 April, 5 Richard II
LEICESTER. Inq. taken at Hynkeleye, Tuesday after St. Dunstan, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manors in his demesne as of fee.
Thorp Ernald. The manor (extent given), with its members, to wit, Brentyngby, Busseby, Thyrneby and Hoghton, held of Henry Ferrariis by service of rendering 2 ‘braches’ yearly. The extent includes 13l. 6s. 8d. rents of assise of free and customary tenants at Thorp and Brentyngby, 60s. similar rents at Busseby, Thyrneby and Hoghton, and a leet at Belgrave worth 3s. 4d. yearly with the pleas and perquisites of the tenants of Bussheby, Thyrneby and Hoghton.
Claybroc. The manor (extent given), held of the honor of Winchester.
Date of death and heir as above (Devon inquisition).
649.
WARWICK. Inq. taken at Nuneton, Monday the feast of St. Dunstan, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor etc. in his demesne as of fee.
Weston. The manor (extent given, including a park), with its members.
Folkeshull. An ox-house with a carucate of land lying uncultivated and in common, and a watermill.
Wolfarshull. A messuage with a carucate of sandy land and a rabbit-warren.
All held of John de Bello Monte by service of one knight’s fee.
Date of death and heir as above (Devon inquisition).
C. Ric. II. File 23 (3)
E. Inq. P.M. File 47 (2) (Buckingham, Norfolk, Northampton and Rutland)
E. Enrolments &c. of Inq. No. 207 (18) (Oxford)
Do. Do. No. 210 (1 and 2) (Derby and Nottingham)
Do. Do. No. 212 (10) (Lincoln)
Do. Do. No. 213 (3 and 4) (Warwick and Leicester)
650. William Warde of Clisseby
Writ: Eltham, 23 August, 5 Richard II
LINCOLN. Inq. taken at Castre, Thursday after the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, 5 Richard II.
He died seised of the under-mentioned parts of messuages etc. in his demesne as of fee.
Clixby. A third part of a messuage, half of another messuage, a moiety of a toft, 4 bovates of land, 3 r. to be sown yearly, 7 a. meadow, and 25s. yearly rent, held of the king in chief by the foreign service, to wit, by a fifteenth part of a knight’s fee.
He died on Sunday before St. Luke, 4 Richard II. John Warde, aged 60 years and more, is his son and heir.
C. Ric. II. File 23 (4)
E. Enrolments &c. of Inq. No. 204 (3)
Do. Do. No. 212 (13)
651. William Guldeburn of Fobbyng
(Writ missing)
ESSEX. Inq. taken at Horndon, Saturday the eve of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, 5 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned messuages etc. (estate not specified).
Fobbynge. A messuage, a moiety of a marsh called ‘Wadewyk,’ a marsh called ‘Northhope,’ a messuage with a curtilage adjacent, and 1 a. land by Burgeysescroft, tenure not stated.
Date of death and heir not stated.
C. Ric. II. File 23 (5)
652. Isabel, one of the daughters and heirs of Thomas Hathewy
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Isabel, on the petition of Thomas Walleweyn, her husband. 14 February, 5 Richard II.
GLOUCESTER. Proof of age (indented) taken at Rewardyn, 3 March, 5 Richard II.
Thomas de Falleye, aged 60 years and more, says that the said Isabel was born at Rewardyn on Sunday after the feast of St. John the Baptist, 38 Edward III, and was baptized in the church there; this the deponent well remembers because on the same day he put together a house in the same town.
John Coteler and John Westhale, aged 62 years and more, agree and say that on the same day the parishioners there bought an image of the Blessed Mary, which is still in the church.
John Garon, Nicholas Hooke and Simon Shephurde, aged 51 years and more, agree and say that they jointly bought a messuage and a virgate of land in the same town, and on the same day had seisin thereof.
Walter Gybons, aged 47 years, Richard Wyther and Richard Shayte, aged 46 years and more, agree and say that on the same day they and others began to make and fill in the foundations of the belfry of the said church.
John Brut, Reynold Hyckes and John Hykokes, aged 49 years and more, agree and say that on the same day the parishioners there [? decided] to buy a missal with the goods of the said Thomas bequeathed to the church, and a month later bought the book.
C. Ric. II. File 23 (6)
William, son and heir of Joan, late the wife of Thomas Bulneys
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said William, and to warn Simon de Leke, knight, and William de Leke, clerk, in whose custody are the lands of the said heir’s inheritance by the king’s commitment, to be present at the proof. 5 February, 5 Richard II.
Endorsed: William de Leke, clerk, is dead. Simon de Leke, knight, has been warned to be present.
653.
NOTTINGHAM. Proof of age (indented) taken at Newerk, Wednesday in Easter week, 5 Richard II.
Hugh de Osmondesthorp, aged 60 years and more, says that the said William was born at Sibthorp and baptized in the church there on Wednesday after the Purification, 33 Edward III. This the deponent well remembers because on the same day he put together a house in the same town.
Thomas son of John de Elesthorp, John Egremon of Sireston and John Bishhop of Sireston, aged 60 years, agree and say that on the same day the parishioners of the town of Sibthorp bought an image of the Blessed Mary, which still stands in the church.
John Osbern of Eyleston, John son of Christiana of Eyleston, and William Brenhok of Skelton, aged 61 years, agree and say that on the same day they jointly bought a messuage and a virgate of land and had seisin thereof.
John Brenhok of Skelton, Walter Sclatter of Eyleston and John de Knayth of Eyleston, aged 62 years, agree and say that on the same day they and others [began] the foundation of the belfry of the said church.
John Adam of Sibthorp and Simon atte Lordes of Sibthorp, aged …., agree and say that on the same day they decided to buy a missal with the goods of Thomas, and a month later they bought it.
C. Ric. II. File 23 (7)
654. Robert Inkepenne, brother and heir of John Inkepenne
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Robert, and to warn Bernard Brocas, knight, in whose custody are the lands of the said heir’s inheritance, by commitment of William Bukynham, to whom Edward III committed the same, to be present at the proof. … November, 5 Richard II.
SOUTHAMPTON. Proof of age made at Winchester, Tuesday the feast of St. Silvester, 5 Richard II.
Andrew Baron, John Forde, William Burbach, Robert Dunnyng, Richard Stanhop, John Wanstede, William Rous, John Beaworth, John Medestede, John Carlyngton, William Warlond and Thomas Shorham, jurors, each aged 50 years and more, say that the said Robert was born at Winchester and baptized in the church of St. Martin there on 1 April, 34 Edward III, and was 21 years of age on 1 April last. This they know because the said church is dedicated in honor of St. Martin, and they were there in a company as pilgrims and saw John de Brightwell, the heir’s godfather, lift him from the sacred font.
Bernard Brocas was present at the proof, and had nothing to say, either on behalf of the king or of himself, against the lands etc. of the heir’s inheritance being delivered to him.
C. Ric. II. File 23 (8)
655. Thomas Maundevill, son and heir of Eleanor, late the wife of Richard Maundevill, knight
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Thomas, the lands of whose inheritance are in the king’s custody. 20 June, 5 Richard II.
NORTHAMPTON. Proof of age made at Norhampton, Thursday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 6 Richard II.
William Dille, aged 60 years, says that the said Thomas is 21 years of age and more, having been born at Auescote on Saturday after Easter, 34 Edward III, and baptized in the church there. This the deponent knows because he was godfather to Thomas, and was told to name him Thomas after his great-grandfather.
John Toucestre, aged 50 years and more, agrees and says that in the week after the birth he married Agnes, his sister (sic).
John Josep, aged 50 years and more, agrees and says that John, his son, was born on the same day that John Toucestre married the said Agnes.
Nicholas West, aged 48 years, agrees and says that in Easter week of that year he first came into the neighbourhood to stay there with the earl of Pembroke, and received at farm from the said earl, by indenture, the lordship and town of Toucestre.
John Wynter, aged 70 years, agrees and says that Henry, his son, was baptized in the church the same day, Henry Pynkard and Richard Barbour (fn. 1) being the godfathers.
John Dille, aged 44 years, John Dwale, Thomas Lambard, aged 49 years, William Fox, aged 46 years, and William Michel, aged 46 years, agree and say that on the same day the said Thomas Lambard was enfeoffed by charter of a carucate of land at Gatton, and the others were there to bear witness to the seisin; and by the date of the charter they recollect the age of the heir.
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656. Mary, daughter and heir of John Orby, knight
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said Mary, who has been taken to wife by John son of Thomas de Roos of Hamelak; and to warn Henry de Percy, earl of Northumberland, in whose custody are the lands of the said heir’s inheritance by grant of Edward III, to be present at the proof. 22 April, 5 Richard II.
NORTHUMBERLAND. Proof of age taken at Werkworth, Wednesday before Whitsunday, 5 Richard II.
Robert de Rede, aged 60 years and more, says that the said Mary was 14 years of age and more on the feast of St. Gregory last. This he knows because on the day of her birth and baptism he married a certain Alice Bere, and the day of the marriage is entered in a missal in the church of Werkworth. Moreover, her age is well known by common report in the whole parish of Werkworth, and he has seen and heard it reckoned up in the parish and neighbouring places by known persons who are her kinsfolk and friends.
John Wardrobe, aged 58 years and more, agrees and says that 6 days before the birth he had a son Richard born at Werkworth, and at that time he saw the said Mary at her nurse’s breast. Moreover, her age is well known by common report.
John Porter, aged 59 years and more, agrees and says that 5 days after the birth of the said Mary he had a son Eusebius born and baptized, whose birth is written in a portas of the church of Werkworth. Moreover, on Monday before Whitsunday, 5 Richard II, he saw and heard the age of the said Mary faithfully reckoned up by trustworthy parishioners.
Henry Roos, aged 40 years and more, agrees and says that on the day of the baptism he held a lighted candle at the font of the said church. Moreover, her age is well known by common report.
William de Werkworth, aged 31 years and more, agrees and says that on Thursday after the birth, as he was riding his bay horse towards Carlisle, he spurred the horse and was thrown and broke his right arm as a result of the horse’s sudden leap.
Robert Jonson, aged 53 years and more, agrees and says that a sister of his died on the day of Mary’s birth, and that the death was entered in the death-register of the friars of Jarum.
Adam Hikesman, aged 38 years and more, agrees and says that a fortnight before the birth a ruinous stable in which he was standing was blown down by a storm of wind, and a beam fell and broke his head almost to the brain. So a fortnight later he came to the leech at Werkworth to have his head cured, and saw the said Mary at the door of the church prepared to undergo the sacrament of baptism there.
Thomas de Catton, aged 50 years and more, agrees and says that he had a brother Henry who on the same day that Mary was baptized was inducted and instituted by the ordinary to the rectory of the church of Werkworth.
John de Hedwell, aged 40 years, Richard Constance, aged 60 years, William de Routhhope, aged 39 years, and Robert Snape, aged 52 years, agree and say that all the parishioners of the church, as well as the said Mary’s godfathers and neighbours, have reckoned her age and declared publicly that she was of full age as above. Moreover, the said Robert Snape married Elizabeth daughter of John de Hedwell on the day of the birth.
Henry de Percy, earl of Northumberland, was warned to be present at this proof of age, but he came not, nor anyone for him.
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657. James Berners, knight, son and heir of John Berners, knight
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said James. 13 May, 5 Richard II.
SURREY. Proof of age taken at Guldeforde, Saturday after the Ascension, 5 Richard II.
The under-mentioned jurors say that the said James was of full age, to wit, 21 years and more, on 8 March last, that he was born at Horsley and baptized in the church of Shyre, and that Alexander, prior of Newark (Novus Locus), and William Croyser, knight, were his godfathers, and Eleanor, then countess of Ormond, his godmother.
Peter atte Barre, aged 40 years, says that he knows this because Joan atte Barre, his mother, died in the same year that James was born.
Henry Clympesfold, aged 50 years, says that in the same year he married Alice Redynghers.
Thomas Sende, aged 42 years, says that in the same year he crossed the sea to Normandy with Nicholas Anketyn.
John Payn, aged 45 years, says that in the same year he recovered 60 a. land in the king’s court against Thomas Holhurst by default.
William Frelond, aged 44 years, says that in the same year John Frelond, his father, died, and the lands etc. of the said John descended to him by hereditary right.
William Frenssh, aged 46 years, says that in the same year he crossed to Burdeaux and bought wine there, and that was 21 [years] ago and more.
Simon Mabank, aged 49 years, says that in the same year he built a new house at Send, wherein he still dwells.
Thomas Lolleworth, aged 48 years, says that in the same year he was distrained by 2 oxen by the ministers of John Berners for arrears of homage and other services.
Ralph atte Hokmull, aged 43 years, says that in the same year Simon atte Hokmull, his son, was born, who is now 22 years of age.
John Robyn, aged 42 years, says that in the same year a certain Henry Matte beat him and wounded him almost to death.
Richard Payn and Ralph Merston, each aged 45 years and more, say that in the same year they met ……. towards the church of Shyre, there to be baptized.
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658. John Duyn
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said John, kinsman and one of the heirs of Nicholas de la Beche, namely, son of Margery Duyn, daughter of Isabel Fitz Elys, daughter and one of the heirs of John de la Beche, elder brother of the said Nicholas; and to warn the executors of the will of Amand (sic) de Sancto Amando, knight, to whom (cui) Edward III committed the custody of the lands of the inheritance of the said John Duyn, to be present at the proof. 18 March, 5 Richard II.
BERKS. Proof of age taken at Neubery, 26 March, 5 Richard II.
Roger Lovekyn, John Wastpayn, William Briknylle, Reynold Chaumpe, Roger atte Felde, William Banastre, Thomas de la Ryver, John Sqwyer, Robert Beneman, John Pesemere, John Pynkeneye and John atte Hull, jurors, each aged 50 years and more, say that the said John Duyn was born at Lekehamstede and baptized in the church there on the feast of St. Valentine, 34 Edward III; and this they know because the said church is dedicated in honor of St. Valentine, on whose feast day there is a small fair there, and several of them were there on account of the fair and saw John Hautlo and Thomas Baa, godfathers of the said John, lift him from the sacred font. All the other jurors believe and know it by testimony of their fellow-jurors and of very many other trustworthy persons of the county who were present at the time. So the said John was 21 years of age on the feast of St. Valentine last.
William Stokes, clerk, Stephen Boteler and William Radeleye, executors of the will of Emery de Sancto Amando, knight, were present at the proof, and had nothing to say, either on behalf of themselves or of the king, against the lands etc. of John’s inheritance being delivered to him.
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John de Cherleton, son and heir of John de Cherleton, knight
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said heir; and to warn Richard, earl of Arundel, in whose custody are the lands of the inheritance of the said heir by commitment of Edward III, to be present at the proof. 20 June, 5 Richard II.
Endorsed by the escheator: I caused the said earl to be warned by William Doun, Richard Scot, Henry Broun and Richard Saltere to be present at Shrewsbury on Thursday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 6 Richard II, and to be present at Le Pole in the march of Wales on Wednesday after the same feast; and he signified by William Herdewyk, his attorney, by letters directed to me and remaining in my possession, that the said heir was 21 years of age on Monday after St. Mark last, and that he (the earl) had nothing to say against the lands of his inheritance being delivered to him.
659
MARCH OF WALES. Proof of age made at Le Pole, Wednesday after the translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 6 Richard II.
Madoc ap Madoc, aged 50 years and more, says that the said John son of John was born at Le Pole and baptized in the church there on Sunday the feast of St. Mark, 35 Edward III, and was 21 years of age and more on Monday after the same feast, 5 Richard II. This he knows because on Thursday after SS. Philip and James, 35 Edward III, he married Sibyl, his wife, and their banns were asked on the day of the baptism.
William de Orreby, aged 60 years and more, agrees and says that on Thursday after the Invention of the Holy Cross, 35 Edward III, he purchased to himself and his heirs 6 a. land in Botyndon from Thomas Chamberlayn, chamberlain of the said John de Cherleton, and the said Thomas could not come to deliver seisin because of business arising out of the birth.
Richard Beaupe and Peter le Cambrey, aged 58 years and more, agree and say that on Sunday the feast of St. Mark, 35 Edward III, as they went towards Shrewsbury, they were despoiled by Welsh robbers of two horses at Breythin by Le Pole, and went to the church of La Pole to get help to take the robbers, and there found very many magnates and other parishioners met together for the baptism of the said heir.
John Bitturle and Griffith Gor, aged 56 years and more, agree and say that on Friday after St. John before the Latin Gate, 35 Edward III, they were called in exigent for the third time in the county of Salop at the suit of the abbot of Stradmerghell in a plea of debt, and on that day they came to an agreement with the abbot and ate with him, and during dinner the abbot told them of the birth of the said heir because he was his godfather.
Jevan ap David Thomas, Llewelin ap Eynon ap Kelenny and Mereduith ap Griffin, aged 50 years and more, agree and say that on Thursday after St. Dunstan, 35 Edward III, they took by common assent a farm of the manor of Stradelnedau from the prior of Chirbury for 10l. yearly; and on the same day Isabel . . Merduth was sent as nurse of the said John son of John.
Griffith ap Jevan, David ap Jevan and Wyllym ap Jor’, aged 48 years and more, agree and say that on Monday after the feast of St. Augustine, Apostle of the English, they set out together for Santiago, and they were in the church of La Pole to take leave of their neighbours when they saw the said heir baptized.
660.
SALOP. Inq. taken at Shrewsbury, Thursday after the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr, 6 Richard II.
Richard Huse and John, lord of Leghton, agree with the date of birth and age of the said John son of John given in the previous inquisition, and say that they know the date because on Thursday after SS. Philip and James in that year they married sisters in the church of Meole by Shrewsbury, and there were there esquires and other servants of the said John de Cherleton who reported the birth to them.
John de Plouden and John de Routon, aged 51 years and more, agree and say that they know because on Friday after the Invention of the Holy Cross in the same year they had two sons made canons in the abbey of Houghman, as is noted in a certain book in the abbey.
Reynold Daun (?) and Roger de Eggeton, aged 56 years and more, agree and say that they know because on Saturday before St. John before the Latin Gate in the same year they had a fight and each of them broke the other’s left arm, and they were amerced for that trespass in Nicholas Burnell’s court of Holgote before Edward Dacton, steward there, and there they saw letters which were sent to the said Nicholas concerning the birth of the said John son of John.
Reynold Pigot, Robert ap Grufid and John Corbet of Asturley, aged 59 years and more, agree and say that they know, because they were fishing together in the river Tierne and took 20 eels which they sold the same day for 40d. for the use of the abbot of …… as he returned from the baptism of the said John son of John.
…… del Okes, William Mascote of Hanwode and William Thornhull, aged 57 years and more, agree and say that they know because on Sunday after St. Dunstan, 35 Edward III, they rendered their final account as wardens of the goods of the parish church of Pontesbury before the parishioners there and had a surplus of 32s. 6d., and by the date of their acquittance they know the age of the said John son of John.
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661. Henry Godrevy
(Writ missing)
CORNWALL. Inq. (fn. 2) taken ………. Friday after Holy Trinity, 5 Richard II.
He was seised in his demesne as of fee of the under-mentioned 6 messuages etc., and gave them while he was under age, to wit, 18 years old, to John Beaupre, knight, [and Margaret], his wife, for their lives, the reversion being reserved for himself and his heirs. The premises were seised into the hands of prince Edward, the present king’s father, on account of a certain grievance (quamdam iram et grossuram) which he had against the said John and Margaret on the information of his ministers without any cause. The said John and Margaret, as well as the said Henry, are now dead, and the right to the reversion has descended to Reynold Godrevy, who is still living, as Henry’s son and heir. After the prince’s death the premises were seized into the hands of Edward III, and after his death they came to the hands of the present king, who is seised thereof for the above cause and no other.
Killienwartha, Treworian, Nansmyn, Kayl and Little Kayl, [Tregaswyt and] Goesleen. 6 messuages, [3 1/2 carucates of land] and a watermill.
662.
Writ to the escheator, with reference to the above inquisition, to enquire as to the tenure of the above messuages and lands and the age of the said Reynold Godrevy. 15 November, 7 Richard II.
CORNWALL. Inq. taken at Marghasiou, Monday the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle, 7 Richard II.
The said Reynold is 31 years of age. The tenure of the said lands is as follows:—
Killianwartha and Treworian. 2 messuages and a carucate of land, held of Thomas Godforth, as of his manor of Tyhidy, in free socage by service of 5s. yearly.
Nansmen. Half a messuage and a carucate of land, held of John Bevil, as of his manor in Pengersek, in free socage by service of 21d. yearly.
Cayul Wartha and Cayul Parva. 2 messuages and a carucate of land, held of Sir William Botriaux, as of his manor in Tywarnayl, in free socage by service of rendering … yearly.
Tregaswyth. A messuage and a fourth part of a carucate of land, held of John Rensi, as of his manor of Godolhan, by fealty.
Coislen. Half a messuage and a fourth part of a carucate of land, held of Isabel ….., as of the manor of Cleuwyns, by fealty.
Reskesechet. A watermill, held of ………., as of his manor of Tolgoys, by a rent of 5 s.
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663. Robert Latymer, son and heir of Robert Latymer, knight, and Katharine, his wife
(Writ missing)
DORSET. Proof of age made at Schyrbourne, Saturday, 7 June, 5 Richard II.
Henry Blakemour says that the said heir is 21 years of age and more, having been born on 22 May, 35 Edward III, at Deuelyssh, and baptized in the church there. This the deponent knows because on the same day he asked Robert, abbot of Myddelton, to take a son of his from the baptismal font, but the abbot could not do so because on that day he was to be godfather to the said heir.
John Cammel says that the heir was born about the feast of the Ascension, 36 (sic) Edward III, which was in the month of May; and this he knows because on the same day a daughter Maud was born to him of his wife.
John Russel says that the heir is 21 years of age and more; and this he knows because Agnes his sister, wife of John Haulde, was the heir’s nurse and took him to nurse at the feast of the Ascension in the same year.
William Russel agrees with the last witness.
Richard Russel agrees and says that about 22 May, 35 Edward III, he was servant to William Wynterbourne, and went with Elizabeth, William’s wife, to Deuelyssh, and was present when the heir was baptized in the church there and Elizabeth was his godmother.
John Pusle agrees and says that at the time of the birth he was staying with the heir’s father and brought him news of the birth, for which he was given a tunic.
Henry Hogges agrees in all respects with John Russel.
John Hachard agrees and says that about the feast of the Ascension, 35 Edward III, he was servant to the chaplain of Deuelyssh, and held ….. before the said chaplain while the heir was baptized.
Edward Wolssh agrees in all respects with John Russel.
John Spencer agrees in all respects with John Hachard, and entered the day of the birth, to wit, 22 May, 35 Edward III, in the missal of the church of Deuelyssh.
John Haulde agrees in all respects with John Russel.
John Lyne agrees in all respect with …………
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664. John, son of John, son of Laurence de Pagham
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said John son of John, who is kinsman and heir of Laurence. 22 May, 5 Richard II.
SUSSEX. Inq. taken at Cicestre, Saturday before St. Barnabas, 5 Richard II.
The under-mentioned jurors say that John son of John was of full age on 26 May last, and was born at Sydelesham and baptized in the church there, and that John Adam ……. Sydelesham and John Kyppyng were his godfathers, and Agnes Brommere his godmother.
William atte Halle, aged 50 years, knows this because in the year of the birth Thomas atte Halle, his father, died, and his father’s lands etc. decended to him by hereditary right.
Nicholas Ropere, aged 45 years, knows it because in the same year he began to have a dwelling at Drayton and live there.
John Ropere, aged 46 years, knows it because in the same year he set out on a pilgrimage to Santiago.
John Taverner, aged 41 years, knows it because in the same year Agnes his kinswoman, the said heir’s godmother, was married to Thomas de Hunston.
Godfrey atte Hone, aged 43 years, knows it because in the same year he built a new house in Le Manewode, in which he still dwells.
Clement Batesmere, aged 49 years, knows it because in the same year he did homage to Henry Whyssh for lands etc. which he holds of him at Lovente.
Mauncer Philip, aged 47 years, knows it because in the same year John Philip, his father-in-law, died, and appointed him his executor.
John Medmene, aged 43 years, knows it because in the same year he bought a wood called ‘Northwode’ from Thomas ‘in the Hale.’
John Gyffard, aged 44 years, knows it because in the same year he married Alice, daughter of John Medmene.
William atte Purye, aged 42 years, knows it because in the same year he acquired from John Wycchere 5 a. land in fee.
John Sodd and William Jenever, each aged 40 years and more, know it because in the same year they set out for Jerusalem.
E. Inq. P.M. File 48 (10)
665. John de Haderesham, son and heir of William de Haderesham
Writ to the escheator to take proof of the age of the said heir; and to warn John de Haderesham, the elder, in whose custody are the lands of the said heir’s inheritance by the king’s grant, to be present at the proof. 12 February, 5 Richard II.
SURREY. Inq. taken at Lyngfeld, Thursday before St. Peter in Cathedra, 5 Richard II.
The under-mentioned jurors say that the said John was 22 years of age on the feast of St. Lucy the Virgin last, having been born at Lyngfeld on the feast of St. Lucy, 34 Edward III, and baptized in the church there. Amand Fytlyngg, sometime rector of the church of Lyngfeld, and John de Haderesham, the elder, were his godfathers, and the lady Joan Grey his godmother.
Simon Parys, aged 50 years, knows this because on the day of the birth he fell from a horse and broke his right leg.
John Drew, aged 43 years, knows it because in the same year, 34 Edward III, Maud Drew, his sister, was drowned at Lyngfeld in a tank (cisterna) called ‘Mulpend.’
William Snoute, aged 45 years, knows it because in the same year he married Denise Dorman, who is still alive.
Ralph atte Hull, aged 44 years, knows it because in the same year he built a new house, wherein he still dwells.
Peter Folkardeslond, aged 46 years, knows it because in the same year he set out for Santiago.
John Swartlyng, aged 42 years, knows it because in the same year his daughter Margaret was born, who is 22 years of age and more.
John Marchaunt, aged 41 years, knows it because in the same year Laurence Marchaunt, his father, died, and all his father’s lands etc. descended to him as son and heir.
Richard Londere, aged 49 years, knows it because in the same [year] Philippa, his sister, was married to John Mot.
Michael atte Cherch, aged 42 years, knows it because in the same year the said William Haderesham gave him a pension of 3s. for life.
John Lynter, aged 43 years, knows it because in the same year John Sarteler pierced his arm at Lyngfeld with an arrow.
John Hethere and John atte Watere, aged 48 years, know it because in the same year they did fealty to the prior of Tanrugge for their lands.
E. Inq. P.M. File 48 (13)
666. Robert atte Wode
Writ: 8 October, 6 Richard II
KENT. Inq. taken at Badelesmere, Monday after St. Luke, 6 Richard II.
He held the under-mentioned manor in his demesne as of fee.
Attewode in Badelesmere. The manor, whereof the site and 50 a. land, pasture and wood are held of the king in chief, as of his castle of Dover, by a rent of 5s. for ward of the said castle to be paid from year to year at the end of every 20 weeks, and the residue is held of divers lords, services not known.
He died on 18 December last. William atte Wode, his uncle, aged 40 years and more, is his heir.
667.
Writ of Devenerunt, 12 October, 6 Richard II
KENT. Inq. taken at Batelysmere, ……. St. Luke, 6 Richard II.
The under-mentioned manor came to the hands of Edward III by the death of Robert, the deceased’s father, and by reason of the minority of the deceased, and is still in the present king’s hand by reason of the said minority.
Attewode in Batelysmere. The manor, tenure as above.
He died on 18 September last. William atte Wode, brother of Robert his father, aged 40 years and more, is his uncle and heir.

Footnotes

  • 1. Henry Pynkard and Richard Barbour are included in the list of jurors given at the beginning of the proof of age, but their depositions are lacking.
  • 2. Part of this inquisition is torn away. The words in square brackets are supplied from summary of it given in the following writ.
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