Volume X: 5 Clement VI

Petitions to the Pope 1342-1419. Originally published by Eyre and Spottiswoode, London, 1896.

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'Volume X: 5 Clement VI', in Petitions to the Pope 1342-1419, (London, 1896) pp. 105-110. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/no-series/petitions-to-pope/1342-1419/pp105-110 [accessed 27 April 2024]

5 Clement VI

1347. (f. 7d.)
Laurence de Hastings, earl of Pembroke. On behalf of his treasurer, Richard de Enosham, of the diocese of Salisbury, for a canonry and prebend of Chichester. Granted. Avignon, 2 Id. Jan.
(f. 20.)
William, bishop of Norwich. On behalf of his clerk, Sir Hamo Belers, D.C.L. for the archdeaconry of Norwich, void by the promotion of Sir Thomas Fastolf to that of Wells, notwithstanding that he has the church of Bonaye, in the diocese of York.
Granted. Avignon, 16 Kal. Feb.
(f. 20.)
The same. For faculty to create four notaries.
Granted. Avignon, 12 Kal. Feb.
(f. 21.)
Simon de Sudbery, D.C.L. That his confessor may give him plenary remission at the hour of death.
Granted. Avignon, 12 Kal. Feb.
(f. 41d.)
Master John de Oapnet, canon and official of London. That the grace granted to him may pass without examination.
Granted. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
(f. 43d.)
Nicholas Swet, of the diocese of Lincoln. For a benefice with cure of souls, value 20 marks, in the gift of the prior and chapter of Canterbury. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
John Laylond, of Preston, of the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield. For the office of notary public.
To be granted by the cardinal vice-chancellor. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
Richard de Waghan (Vaughan), canon of London, chaplain of the archbishop of Canterbury, late the king's envoy to the pope. For faculty to transfer a Friar Preacher to the non-mendicant order of Cluny, or that of the Canons Regular, and to dispense the same that he may make his profession on the first day of his reception.
Granted. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
Richard Vaughan, late the king's envoy. On behalf of John Coke, of the diocese of Exeter, for the canonry and prebend of St. Davids, value 6 marks, void by the death of Master John Walweyn, who died at the apostolic see in the time of John XXII. notwithstanding that he has the treasurership of London. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Feb.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of John Hervy, of the diocese of St. Davids, for a benefice with cure of souls, value 30 marks, in the gift of the prior and hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, notwithstanding that he expects a, benefice in forma pauperum in the gift of the Benedictine prior and convent of Pill (Pulla), in the said diocese.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Adam de Houton, of the diocese of St. Davids, D.C.L. for a canonry of Hereford with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of St. Davids. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 44.)
The under-written poor clerk for dispensation as the illegitimate son of a married woman, amongst others, Thomas Chiteris, of the diocese of Lincoln. Granted. Avignon, 18 Kal. Feb.
(f. 45d.)
John le Trenchant. Whereas he, being of the diocese of Lincoln, was transferred to that of Coutances, where he now is, he prays for a dispensation that he may there receive the ecclesiastical tonsure.
Granted. Avignon, 18 Kal. Feb.
(f. 93d.)
Raynald Orsini (de filiis Ursi). For the deanery of Salisbury, void by the death of Bertrand de Fargiis, who died before he obtained possession of it on the death of Raymund de Fargiis, cardinal of New St. Mary's, notwithstanding that he has benefices in France, and is litigating in the Roman court about a canonry of Lincoln and prebend of Nassington, and has had papal provision made to him of the archdeaconry of Leicester, on its voidance by the death of the said cardinal, which he is prepared to resign.
Granted; and let him resign as he proposes, dispensation being granted for his other benefices. Avignon, 4 Kal. March.
(f. 97d.)
Aymer, count of Valence and Die. Provision was made to Raynald Orsini (de filiis Ursi), papal notary, of a canonry and prebend and the archdeaconry of Leicester, on their voidance by the death of R cardinal of New St. Mary's, and to B. de Fargiis of the deanery and a canonry and prebend of Salisbury, void by the death of the said cardinal, and whereas B. died before he obtained possession of the same, whereupon the pope made provision of them to Raynald, who on obtaining them was bound to resign the canonry, prebend, and archdeaconry of Leicester. Aymer therefore, on behalf of Arnald de Gavarreto, canon of Bordeaux, prays for the said canonry, prebend, and archdeaconry, notwithstanding that he has a canonry, prebend, and the sub-deanery of Salisbury, and has papal provision made to him of canonries with expectation of prebends in York, St. Severin, Bordeaux, and Saintes.
Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. March.
(f. 119d.)
Robert Bakere, of the diocese of Exeter, clerk of John, archbishop of Canterbury. For the canonry of Heytesbury and prebend of Swalclive, void by the papal reservation of the first fruits of the deanery of Salisbury, from which the said collegiate church depends, and by the death of Master Thomas de Litlington, prebendary of the same, notwithstanding that Robert has the church of St. Dunwald (Rumbold), Shaftesbury. Granted. Avignon, 2 Non. April.
(f. 136d.)
Queen Isabella. On behalf of Master Richard de Welles, B.C.L of the diocese of Lincoln, for the church of Selingesby, in the diocese of York, about to be void by the papal provision made to Master Hugh de Wymundeswold of the church of Leke, in the same diocese.
Granted. Avignon, 11 Kal. May.
(f. 187d.)
John, bishop of St. Asaph. On behalf of Edmund de Trevaur, for a canonry and prebend of Bangor, notwithstanding that he has the church of Manavon, in the diocese of St. Asaph.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. April.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his sister Mevanwy, for a plenary indulgence. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 139d.)
Richard Wachan (Vaughan), canon of London. For a canonry of St. Davids, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Saltwode, in the diocese of Canterbury, and canonries and prebends of London and Aberwily. Granted. Avignon, 11 Kal. May.
(f. 141.)
Queen Isabella. Signification that the abbot and convent of Tupholm are burdened with debt, litigation, and heavy expenses; she therefore prays for the appropriation to them of the church of Stretton, near Randeley, in the gift of the said abbot and convent, value 13l. 13s. 4d. notwithstanding that the diocesan and archdeacon assert that during its voidance certain parts of its rents and profits belong to them.
To be granted by the diocesan, and compensation made to him and to the archdeacon. Avignon, 11 Kal. May.
Ibid.
Queen Philippa. On behalf of Walter de Wetewang, one of the king's clerks, for a canonry and prebend of York, about to be void, notwithstanding that he has canonries and prebends of St. Peter's, Howden, and Holy Trinity, Worcester, the church of Brantyneham, in the diocese of York, and the hospital of St. Katherine, London.
Granted. Avignon, 11 Kal. May.
(f. 141d).
The same. On behalf of William de Dalton, one of the king's clerks, for a canonry and prebend of Lincoln, about to be void, notwithstanding that he is sacristan of Beverley, and canon and prebendary of the king's chapels of Hastings and Briggenorth.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Henry, earl of Lancaster, Derby, and Leicester, steward of England. On behalf of his clerk John de Welburne, for the canonry and prebend of Bedewynde, in Salisbury, about to be void by the consecration of John de Kynevelle (Gynwell), bishop elect of Lincoln, notwithstanding that John has canonries with expectation of prebends in York, Lichfield, and Lincoln, and the church of Raundes, in the last-named diocese.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Richard de Wymundewold, D.C.L. advocate in the papal court. On behalf of his brother, Master Hugh, instructed in civil law, for the church of Leek, in the diocese of York, void by the death of Raymund, cardinal of New St. Mary's, notwithstanding that he has the church of Slingesby, in the diocese of York, and a prebend with a canonry of Northton, in that of Durham, and a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend, the church of Leek being not more than three miles from the home of Richard and Hugh, while Slingesby is no small distance from it on the way to Scotland. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 142.)
John Paschal, bishop of Llandaff. On behalf of William de Coleton, otherwise called ‘de Brodewode,’ of the diocese of Exeter, B.C.L. and lecturer in the university of Oxford, the son of a priest, for a dispensation to be ordained and hold a benefice.
(f. 142d.)
The same. For power to reserve to fit persons, chosen by himself, four benefices in his gift or that of himself and his chapter.
Granted to an amount not stated. Avignon, 11 Kal. May.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his kisman, Nicholas Forester, of the diocese of Norwich, for a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Edmunds, value 40 marks with cure of souls, or 30 without.
Granted as above. Dated as above.
(f. 142d.)
The same. On behalf of John Uppehulle, bachelor of canon and civil law, of the diocese of Exeter, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Exeter, value 40 marks with cure of souls, or 30 without, notwithstanding that he has the church of Camelarton, in the diocese of Wells, value 18 marks. Granted as above. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of John de Kenteford, prior of Holy Trinity, Ipswich, Thomas Peche, knight, and Margaret his wife, Matthew Wingan and A vice his wife, Master William Gildone, Robert Mulvand, Robert Grave, Nicholas Watts, and Sir Richard de Ampotes, for a plenary remission. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For leave to promote six clerks nominated by him to the office of notary public. Granted for three. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Simon called ‘Clerk,’ of the diocese of Lincoln, already dispensed on account of illegitimacy, and thereafter vicar of Soutleverynton, in the diocese of York, which, being of small value, he resigned, and obtained the vicarage of Hermodesworth, in the diocese of London, value 40s. for a dispensation to retain the same.
Provision is made to him anew, and he may exchange. Dated as above.
(f. 157.)
John de Boys, rector of Gatesthorp, in the diocese of Norwich, value 4l. which he obtained in his eighteenth or nineteenth year. For dispensation to retain the same, he being ready to give 60 florins of fruits received to the Holy Land subsidy.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Non. May.
(f. 157d.)
John de Welwyk, a Carmelite, bachelor of theology, of the diocese of York. Signification that on completing for his purgation an enjoined penance, and in fear for his life unless he publicly acknowledged that he was justly punished, he left his habit, and was deputed reader by Raymund, then bishop of Cassino, among the monks of that church, where he remained for nine years. He, having been absolved for excommunication and irregularity, prays for licence to pass to the order, of St. Benedict, so that he may be received in the monastery of Subiaco, or in some other monastery of that order in the lands of the realm of Sicily. Granted. Avignon, 6 Non. May.
(f. 179d.)
Ralph Galfridi Scull, of Setrington, of the diocese of York. For the church of St. Wilfrid, York, void by the death of Sir Roger de Wintringham, of such small value as not to be taxed, in the gift of the abbot and convent of St. Mary's, York, notwithstanding the papal provision made to Ralph, in forma pauperum, of a benefice in the diocese of York in the gift of the bishop of Durham, value 15 marks.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. May.
(f. 180d.)
(Duplicate of the above, cancelled.)
(f. 190.)
David, king, and Joan, queen of Scots, and John, bishop of Moray. On behalf of their clerk, John de Duffhous, for a canonry of Moray, with reservation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, 15 Kal. June.
(f. 190.)
The same. On behalf of the same John, for a plenary indulgence at the hour of death. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Ingram de Ketenis, of the diocese of St. Andrews, licentiate in arts. For a canonry of Aberdeen, with reservation of a prebend.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 193.)
John Stace, of Ripple, monk of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, papal chaplain. For the office of warden of Northbourn, void by the removal of Solomon de Ripple, monk of the said monastery.
Granted. Avignon, 15 Kal. June.