Volume XXII: 11 Clement VI

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

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11 Clement VI

(f. 2.)
Guy Brian, the king's secretary. On behalf of his clerk, Master Robert de Driffeld, who in his twenty-fourth year was instituted to the church of Benington, in the diocese of Lincoln, and was dispensed by the bishop, so as to remain at the university without being ordained priest; he neglected to be ordained, as he was bound, at the end of a year, and received priest's orders only after a lapse of two months. The pope is therefore prayed to dispense Robert so as to hold the said church, and to remit the fruits received.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 14 Kal. June.
(f. 18.)
The prior and convent of Newburgh, in the diocese of York. Signification that the pope appropriated to the in the church of Ouston, in the diocese of Lincoln, of their patronage, and that on its voidance by the resignation of Ralph de Gisburn they took possession of it. But afterwards William de Navesby, archdeacon of Chester, asserting that provision of the said church had been made to him by the bishop, took and held it for some time, a suit being brought in the papal palace in which sentences were given in favour of the abbot and convent. William, however, stating that Ralph's resignation having been made to the bishop, the pope, treating the church as void, and reserved before the said appropriation, gave it to Wilham, who procured to be inducted, and has molested the said religious, who to avoid these grievances, and in fear of greater losses, made a money bargain with William, binding themselves by an oath, on which William renounced his pretended right to the said church, which is now held by the religious. They therefore pray the pope to declare the appropriation valid, and to supply any defect there may be in it.
The union and incorporation are to take effect, saving the right acquired by any other. A commission is to ascertain the truth of the statements made, and justice is to be done, with power to cite the parties.
Villeneuve by Avignon
, 8 Kal. June.
1352. (f. 18d.)
Gilbert de Welton, D.C.L. canon of Lincoln. Signification that he, by virtue of a papal provision to him of a canonry with expectation of a prebend, accepted the prebend of Scarle, in Lincoln, void by the death of Thomas de Cruce, papal reservation of it having been made to William de Kirkeby, who resigned it by his proctor, whereupon Gilbert obtained papal confirmation of the papal provision made to him. He now prays the pope to send letters of provision with recital of the aforesaid, under date of the confirmation.
Provision is made however the prebend may be void. Villeneuve by Avignon, 9 Kal. June.
(f. 24.)
Richard Garlond, rector of Ideshale (Shiffnall). For dispensation to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls, and to resign and exchange the same. Granted. Avignon, 18 Kal. July.
(f. 28.)
Nicholas de Hethe. On behalf of Stephen Martin, of Hulle, who, by authority of the ordinary, obtained the canonry and prebend of Combe Tenth, and on behalf of William Cammel, who, in like manner, obtained the canonry and prebend of Wedmor in Wells, and held them for two years and more, and now fear that they were reserved, for provision to them of the same. Granted. Avignon, 4 Id. June.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Master Anthony [Goldington], D.C.L. precentor of Lincoln, and Richard de Meaux, canon of Beverley, for an indult to study for five years at a university or elsewhere, and enjoy the fruits of their benefices. Granted for three years. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his kinsman, Richard de Southwell, for a benefice, value 40 marks, with cure of souls, or 30 without, in the gift of the prior and brethren of the Hospitallers.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For two portable altars and twelve indulgences for persons to be named.
Let them be named in the chancery, and the indulgences granted if the condition of the persons require it. Dated as above.
(f. 29.)
John, bishop of Lincoln. Signification that on account of the epidemic in the realm, and especially in his diocese, and other reasons, his rents are greatly diminished. He therefore prays for the appropriation of three or four or more benefices to the value of 200 marks.
Granted for two benefices during the bishops life. Avignon, Id. June.
Ibid.
The same. For confirmation of the collation made by authority of the ordinary to his brother, William de Gynewell, of the archdeaconry of Buckingham, void by the death of A[nibaldus], bishop of Tusculum, notwithstanding that John Hervey holds the same.
Granted, however it may be void. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For faculty to dispense twenty clerks of illegitimate birth, being sons of unmarried persons or priests, so as to be ordained and hold one benefice apiece with cure of souls, and two without.
Granted for twelve of unmarried parents. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of the underwritten for canonries, with expectation of prebends; namely, Master Richard de Drax, D.C.L. in York; William de Hoghton in Salisbury; Henry de Blakeborne in Lincoln; Matthew de Assheton in Wells; Robert de Wyngworth in London; Thomas de Rasen in Beverley. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 38d.)
Roll of confirmations by apostolic authority:—
Acceptance by Master Adam Hoton, D.C.L. of the archdeaconry of Chichester, void by the death of the last archdeacon.
Avignon, 10 Kal. July.
(f. 41.)
Accceptance by Adam Trewelove of the canonry and prebend of Combe Seventh in Wells, void by the death of Thomas de Donford. Avignon, 9 Kal. July.
Ibid.
Acceptance by Richard de Welinton of the canonry and prebend of Wilton, void by the death of John de Vienna. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Acceptance by John de Hardris of the perpetual vicarage of Mildenhale in the diocese of Norwich, void by the death of John de Folmingham. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Acceptance by William de Bergevenny, master of theology, of the canonry and prebend of Cayr in Llandaff, void by the death of Roger.
(f. 42d.)
Roger de Mortuomari, baron. Signification that in the suit pending in the Roman court between Stephen de Ketelbergh and Walter Gest, a sentence was given in favour of the first touching the treasurership, of Chichester, and that Walter died in possession of the same. The baron therefore prays that his clerk and secretary, John de Bishopestone may succeed Walter in whatever right he had in the treasurership, even if it were reserved to the pope, and may have the canonry and prebend of the said church, void by the death of Walter, which were previously reserved to the pope.
Granted. Avignon, 9 Kal. July.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of the said John, for dispensation to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls, and to resign or exchange the same. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 60d.)
Elizabeth de Burgo, countess of Clare, the king's kinswoman. Signification that the goods of the Augustinian prior and convent of Tremenhale, in the diocese of London, are insufficient to support their charges, which, by reason of the number of magnates who seek hospitality, and the pestilence, and the various tallages imposed on them, are so heavy that the prior and convent are burdened with debts. She therefore prays for faculty to the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishop of London, or either of them, to appropriate to the prior and convent the church of Stanstede Montfichet, of their patronage, value 35 marks, a vicar's portion being assigned.
To be granted by the diocesan. Avignon, 5 Kal. July.
Ibid.
The same, On behalf of her clerk, John de Lenne, for a canonry of London, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 62d.)
John de Athy, canon of Dunkeld, an advanced scholar in canon law, for the archdeaconry of Dunkeld, void by the death of Adam Pullmour, notwithstanding that he expects a prebend of the same, and has the perpetual vicarage of Inverinys, in the diocese of Moray, and has papal provision made to him of the church of Tanadas in the diocese of St. Andrews, of which he has not yet been able to obtain possession.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. July.
Ibid.
Alice Vroun, Benedictine nun of Hegges, in the diocese of Dublin. Signification that she has been dispensed on account of illegitimacy, so as to be elected to all offices of her order short of that of abbess. She therefore prays for a further dispensation to accept any office including that of abbess, to which she may be elected or postulated.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. July.
(f. 63d.)
Robert de Beverley, clerk of the bishop of Lincoln, doctor of civil and canon law. Signification that no one has chosen to accept the chancellorship of Lincoln, now for three years void, as its value is no more than 10 marks. He prays for the same, notwithstanding that the chancellor ought to be a master or bachelor of theology, and is bound to lecture in the same; and in consideration of the smallness of the income, and the continual residence required, he prays for the union of the church of North Burton, which he holds, and for the necessary dispensation.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. July.
Ibid.
William, minister of the church of Winchester. Whereas the abbess and convent of St. Mary's, Winchester, have suffered great losses by reduction of rents, barrenness of their lands, disforesting, cattle plague, destruction of buildings, and other misfortunes, so that they are burdened with debt, and unable to repair their church or house, the pope is prayed to appropriate the church of Gretford, in the diocese of Lincoln, of their patronage, value 40 marks, committing the ordinance of the vicarage to the bishops of Salisbury, Worcester, and Wells, the rights of the bishop and chapter of Lincoln being preserved.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. July.
(f. 64.)
Richard Garlond, rector of Ideshale (Shiffnall). For dispensation to hold an additional benefice, and to resign and exchange the same.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. July.
Ibid.
Guy de Briene, baron. On behalf of his clerk, Thomas David, of Teignmouth, for the canonry and prebend of Chichester, void by the death of Thomas Botringan. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of him and his consort Elizabeth, that religious of whatever order may eat flesh meat in their presence on lawful days. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
John Gate, treasurer of Dublin. For the canonry and prebend of Taghtmon in Ferns, void by the death of John de Sutton, notwithstanding that he is treasurer of the same.
Granted. Dated as above. [See f. 72d.]
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his kinsman, Richard Gate, of the diocese of Lichfield, for a canonry of Ferns, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he is over twelve and under fourteen years of age. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 72d.)
John Estmond. He was unanimously elected bishop of Ferns, and consecrated by ordinary authority, and on hearing that the see was reserved to the pope, who appointed to it W. Chainel, resigned the same, and coming to the pope, waited so long in the Roman court that unless papal charity had succoured him he would have had to beg. He prays for the canonry and prebend of Thagmon in Ferns, void by the death of John Sotron (Sutton), and for the church of Coulstuff in the same diocese, void by the death of Thomas Maichal, until some better papal provision be made to him.
Granted for both. Avignon, 16 Kal. Aug.
(f. 80.)
Matilda de Beverlaco. For a mandate to the archbishop of York to make provision to her for life in the hospital of St. Mary Magdalen, Kinwolgrave, as one of the sisters. Granted. Avignon, 15 Kal. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. For an indulgence to those who yearly visit the said hospital.
Granted for a hundred days on the feast of the saint. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Humphrey de Cherleton, M.A. bachelor of theology. For confirmation of the collation made to him by the ordinary of the canonry and prebend of Exeter, void by the death of Hugh de Seton, or for collation of the same to him anew, notwithstanding any benefices which he has or expects. Granted. Avignon, 14 Kal Aug.
(f. 81.)
William, Trussel knight. Signification that whereas he founded a college or chantry in honour of St. John Baptist, for a warden, chaplains, and ministers, in the church of Sortesbrok in the diocese of Salisbury, and gave to it his advowson of Bascelden in the same diocese, providing suitable buildings; he therefore prays for the appropriation to the chantry of the said church of Bascelden, value 25 marks, a vicar's portion being reserved. Granted. Avignon, 8 Kal. Aug.
(f. 87d.)
Simon, archbishop of Canterbury. For licence for five years to visit his province, taking other cities and places before Canterbury, and to interrupt his visitation of any city or place, and to receive procurations without regard to the due order of visitation.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. For twelve indulgences to persons to be named by him in the Roman chancery. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 89d.)
Henry, duke of Lancaster. On behalf of his clerk, John de Linne, for a canonry of London, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his clerk, Henry Mocelot, for the like in Salisbury.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of John Bardolf, baron, Elizabeth his wife, and Joan, relict of Philip de Despensariis, for portable altars.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Geoffrey Ade, of Elm, and Catherine Cokefelde, for a dispensation that they may remain in the marriage they contracted, notwithstanding that Geoffrey before marriage carnally knew a certain Joan related in the third degree of kindred to Catherine. To be seen to by the chief penitentiary. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For a plenary indulgence at the hour of death to twenty persons to be named in the Roman chancery.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 90.)
The prior and convent of Ledes in the diocese of Canterbury. Signification that their rents, after the burning of their church of Chetham, and other misfortunes, are insufficient for their needs. They therefore pray for the appropriation of the church of Stokebery, of their patronage, value 30 marks, a vicar's portion being reserved.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. For an indulgence of one year and forty days to those who contribute to the rebuilding of the church of Chetham in the diocese of Rochester. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
William, archdeacon of Huntingdon, and master of St. Peter's House, Cambridge. Signification that Hugh, late bishop of Ely, founder of the said house for a certain number of scholars, gave to it the church of Hinton, in the bishop's gift, value 30 marks, which gift, by reason of his death, did not take effect; so that Thomas, now bishop of Ely, is now ready to give effect to it, licence being given by the apostolic see. William therefore prays the pope to grant a faculty to the bishop to appropriate the said church.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. For confirmation of the collation made to him by authority of the ordinary of the archdeaconry, which he has held for twelve years and more. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his master, Henry de Chaddesden, B.C.L. archdeacon of Leicester, for dispensation to hold an additional benefice with cure of souls, and to resign his benefices and accept others.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Gilbert Deverard, rector of Tichmerse, for a canonry of Lincoln, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his companion, Sir William de Loghton, B. A. for a benefice in the gift of the abbot of Ramesey, value 40 marks with cure of souls, 30 without. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Sir William de Ovirton, chaplain, for a like benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his friend Walter de Bulge, rector of Wethamstede, of illegitimate birth, who held the said church by papal dispensation, for dispensation to exchange the same.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his clerk, William de Draycothe, rector of Sutton in the diocese of Norwich, for a like dispensation.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For power to create two notaries.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For a plenary indulgence to ten persons to be named in the Roman chancery. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 91d.)
Roger de Mortuomari, baron. On behalf of John de Corbrigg, for a benefice value 40 marks with cure of souls, or 20 without, in the gift of the bishop, prior, and chapter of Durham.
Granted. Avignon, 2 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
Robert Gerveys of Thiruneby, a poor priest of the diocese of Lincoln. Signification that the papal mandate making provision to him of a benefice in the gift of the dean and chapter of Lincoln has been useless to him. He therefore prays for a benefice value 30 marks with cure of souls, 20 without, in the gift of the bishop, dean, and chapter of Lincoln. Granted. Avignon, 2 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
Richard Radulphi, of the diocese of Armagh, M.A. scholar of theology. For the prebend of Kilmodownok, value 5 marks, in the church of Cloyne, void by the consecration of Thomas, archbishop of Tuam.
Granted. Avignon, 2 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. For the canonry and prebend of Clon in Ferns, value 6 marks, by the entrance into religion, or death of Hugh de Burgh.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 92d.)
Ralph, earl of Stafford. For licence to religious of whatever order to eat flesh meat at his table on lawful days.
Granted. Avignon, 2 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of himself, James de Pipe, knight, and John de Pipe, his brothers, and James's wife, Robert de Swinnerton dean of Stafford, Robert de Brugge abbot of Dieulencresse, Hugh de Hopowas, Hamund le Straunge and his wife, John Coyne and his wife, John de Cotesmore and his wife, Thomas de Berkamstede, the master and warden of St. Thomas of Acon, London, Agnes, relict of Hugh de Merington of Coventry, William Dingle, William de Rothewell, archdeacon of Essex, and Thomas Michel, D.C.L. his kinsmen and friends,or plenary indulgence. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. Whereas the pope gave a dispensation to the said William de Rothewell and Dr. Thomas [Michel] to hold two benefices apiece, he prays for a further dispensation to them to resign the same and accept others. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his clerk, Thomas de Riseleye, kinsman of the late cardinal Thomas Jorcii (Joyce), for a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Nicholas de Hethe. On behalf of Adam Trewlove, canon of Lincoln, Andrew de Wermenstre, canon of Chichester, Thomas de Berteveyle, rector of Saltfleteby, and John de Dagworth, rector of Trandeston, for dispensations to hold two benefices with cure of souls, and on resigning them to accept others. Granted. Avignon, 2 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
Walter de Mauny, lord of Mauny, knight. Signification that he, during the epidemic in England, dedicated a, place near London for. a cemetery of poor strangers (peregrinorum) and others, in which sixty thousand bodies are buried, and built there a chapel with licence of the ordinary. He prays for an indulgence of a year and forty days to those who visit the said place on the feasts of Whitsunday, Corpus Christi, and Saints Mary Magdalen and Margaret, or who give something to the support of the said chapel and of the poor who flock to it.Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid
The said Nicholas. For plenary indulgence at the hour of death to twelve persons, for two portable altars, for licence to say mass in places under an interdict and before dawn, and for the office of notary public to two persons, all to be named by the said Nicholas in the Roman chancery. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 93.)
Ralph, earl of Stafford. On behalf of William de Rothewell for the canonry and prebend of Chichester, void by the death of Richard de Havering, papal chaplain. Granted. Avignon, 2 Id. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of John de Appelby, B.C.L. for the canonry and prebend of York, void by the death of Bernard de Novodompno, papal chaplain at the Roman court. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For confirmation of the collation of the archdeaconry of Lewes made by authority of the ordinary to William de Loutheburgh, D.C.L. and for dispensation to him to hold two benefices with cure of souls, and to exchange the same. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of Thomas Michel, D.C.L. for a canonry of London, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 96d.)
Simon de Briselee. For the canonry and prebend of York, value 40 marks, void by the death of Master Bernard de Novodompno, papal chaplain, notwithstanding that he has the deanery and a canonry and prebend of Lincoln. Granted. Avignon, Id. July.
(f. 102d.)
Guy de Briene, baron. For confirmation of the exchange made by authority of the ordinary of the canonries and prebends of Lincoln, held by his clerks William de Dalton and William Hugate.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Kal. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. For confirmation of the collation made by papal authority to Stephen de Ravenesore of the prebend of Clifton in Lincoln, void by the death of John de Hull, notwithstanding that Stephen is litigating in the Roman court touching the same.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. For confirmation of the collation made by authority of the ordinary to Robert de Solbery of the provost-hip of Wingham, void by the death of John de Bourne, especially since Robert has held it for a year and more, and has no other benefice.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 107.)
The chapter of Salisbury. Signification that in the cathedral there are fifty-two vicars and fourteen choristers, whose portions are so small that they are not enough to live upon, wherefore the chapter, in order to increase the vicars' portion by ½d. a day each, and the choristers' together by 100s. a year, have bought the patronage of the church of Henney in the diocese of Salisbury, value 40l. They therefore pray the pope to grant a faculty to the bishop to appropriate to the chapter the said church, in which there is of old a perpetual vicar, so that the augmentation as above described may be carried out.
Granted. Avignon, 8 Id. Sept.
Ibid.
The bishop and chapter of Salisbury. Signification that in the cathedral there are four dignities, namely, the deanery, the precentorship, the chancellorship, and the treasurership, each of which, except the precentorship, has a prebend annexed to it; and although the dignitaries are bound to reside, yet in the dean's absence, who for forty years has been absent, the precentor takes charge of the choir, and his stipend, since he has no prebend, is smaller than the others, and he cannot take part in the daily chapters or obtain a share of the daily distribution. They therefore pray for the appropriation to the precentorship of the canonry and prebend of Combe and Harnham, value 20 marks. Granted on the next voidance. Dated as above.
Ibid.
John de Wilton, canon of Salisbury, prebendary of Stratford, and rector of St. Thomas, Salisbury. For faculty to the prior of Bromore, in the diocese of Winchester, to receive his resignation of his benefices, and that of Elias de Sancto Albano of his chancellorship, in order to an exchange of the same, and provisions of the several parties. Provided that these provisions be intimated to the papal collector in England within twenty days, otherwise they are to be of no effect. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 110d.)
The abbot and monks of St, Thomas, Aberbrothoc. Signification that between them and the vicars of the underwritten churches there is a suit, which has been brought before the bishop of St. Andrews:— The churches are those of Niger, Inverkeley, Inverlunan, St. Vigian, Barry, Abirhellot (Arbirlot), Athi, Moniforh, Strathechtyn, Muryaus (Murroes), Neuthyle (Newtyle), Glaumes, Kermor (Kirrymuir), Cunbulge. The vicars asserted that they have insufficient portions, whereupon the bishop made an ordinance, which the pope is now prayed to confirm. Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Sept.
(f. 111d.)
Simon, archbishop of Canterbury, and William, bishop of Winchester. On behalf of their clerk, Reginald de Bugwelle, bachelor of civil and canon law, canon and prebendary of Exeter, for the deanery of Exeter, void by the death of Richard de Braile, and for a dispensation touching plurality of benefices with cure of souls.
Granted. Avignon, 15 Kal. Oct.
Ibid.
Edward, prince of Wales. For confirmation of the collation made to his clerk, Nicholas Puinoli, of the canonry and prebend of Exeter, void by the death of Richard de Braile. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 112.)
Richard de Kilvington, master of theology, archdeacon of London. For licence to hold two additional benefices with cure of souls.
Granted. Avignon, 15 Kal. Oct.
Ibid.
The same. For a benefice in the diocese of Lincoln.
Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his servant Henry called ‘Quade,’ for a benefice in the gift of the dean and chapter of St. Cunibert, Cologne.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 132.)
Rolls of Confirmations of Collations made by authority of the ordinary:—
Collation made to Master William de Loutheburgh, D.C.L. of the archdeaconry of Lewes, void by the death of the last archdeacon.
Granted. Avignon, 2 Non. Oct.
(f. 133.)
Collation made to Michael de Northburgh, of the canonry of London and prebend of Mappesbiri, void by the death of John de Claydon. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 134d.)
Collation made to John de Swinstede, of the church of Edelesburgh, in the diocese of Lincoln, void by the death of John Bolneys.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 141d.)
Guy de Briene, knight and baron. On behalf of John Thome de Appelby, B.C.L. for the church of Rudstan, in the diocese of York, void by the death of William, archbishop of York.
Granted. Avignon, 12 Kal. Nov.
(f. 142.)
Roll of Provisions: —
To Master William de Grinlaw, of the diocese of St. Andrews, the canonry and prebend of Moray, void by the resignation of Nicholas Semincii of Florence. Granted. Avignon, 2 Non. Oct.
Ibid.
To John de Tichemers, priest of the diocese of Lincoln, the perpetual vicarage of St. Peter's, Schorne, in the diocese of Rochester, void by the resignation of Walter de Hemyngford, notwithstanding that John has the church of Merstam in the same diocese.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 157.)
Queen Philippa. Signification that, at her prayer, the bishop of Lincoln was directed by papal order to appropriate to the poor hospital of St. Katherine by the Tower, which is of the queen's patronage, the church of St. Peter, Northampton, and the annexed chapels of Kingsthorp and Upton The late two masters of the hospital, and the brethren and sisters of the same, not being able to obtain the execution of the appropriation from the bishop of Lincoln on the death of the last two rectors unless they paid a heavy pension, or bound themselves in a large sum of money, presented persons to the diocesan, who instituted them, whereby the grant has been fruitless. The queen therefore prays the pope to order the bishop of London and abbot of Westminster and the papal nuncio to appropriate the said church and chapels, value 20l. the patronage of which has been given by the king to the mister, brethren, and sisters of the hospital, who may thus be able to support the poor and sick, and to meet their expenses.
Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. Nov.
(f. 159.)
The earl of Huntingdon. On behalf of his nephew, Edward Botillere, for the canonry and prebend of Lincoln, void by the consecration of Thomas Fastolf, bishop of St. Davids.
Granted. Avignon, Id. Nov.
Ibid.
John de Akum, clerk, citizen of York. Whereas he was bailiff (prefectus in ballivum) of the city, and by his authority and that of his colleagues criminals have been condemned to death, and whereas he afterwards, when in minor orders, obtained by authority of the ordinary a canonry and prebend in the chapel of St. Mary and the Angels, York, he prays the pope for dispensation to retain the same, and to accept an additional benefice without cure of souls. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
Richard de Thormerton. For confirmation to him of the treasurership of Wells, void by the death of Richard de Thistelden, or for provision of the same to him anew. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 175.)
Reginald de Bugwelle, dean of Exeter. For licence to be non-resident for two years while pursuing his studies.
Granted. Avignon, Id. Nov.
Ibid.
The same. For a portable altar. Granted. Dated as above.