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Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VII: Volume 2, 1500-1509. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1963.

'Close Rolls, Henry VII: 1500-1502', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Henry VII: Volume 2, 1500-1509, (London, 1963) pp. 50-65. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/hen7/vol2/pp50-65 [accessed 19 April 2024]

1500-1502


	1502.

	Membrane 26d.
	143
	Robert Johnson and Jane daughter and heir apparent of John Durdaunte of Hampshire, to Edmund Dudley esquire, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of sale for 100l. in hand (of which they acknowledge receipt) of Hetherden manor with all their lands etc. in Andever co. Southampton, to be made sure as shall be devised; covenant that the premises are of the clear yearly value of 8l. over all charges and that they are the very owners and have full power and authority to sell; evidences and 'mynumentes' to be delivered 'a thisside the feste of Mighelmas' and premises to be discharged; mutual bonds in 120l. Given 7 February, 17 Henry VII. English.
	The same, to Edmund Dudeley, Andrew Wyndesore and John Caryll, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of Hetherden manor and a messuage, 200 a. land, 20 a. meadow, 100 a. pasture and 30 a. wood in Andever, recovered by the grantees in Hilary term last. Dated 5 June, 17 Henry VII.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment of both writings, 8 June.
	Membrane 27d.
	1501.
	144
	Robert Saunson of Bynfeld co. Berks, gentleman, to Sir Reynold Bray knight, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of sale for 35l. in hand (of which he acknowledges receipt) of his moiety of a messuage called 'Weldhammys' with a grove called 'Rough grove' and a meadow called 'Pounde mede' in Bynfeld late of William Smewen deceased, a croft and barn called 'Raweles' which Robert lately purchased of Joan Smewen widow, the reversion of the other moiety of 'Weldhammys' when it shall fall to him after Joan's decease and all such right and terms as he has in 2 crofts called 'Loundresse' in the same parish; evidences etc. to be delivered before the Purification next coming; Robert and his assigns to be permitted to occupy the premises as Reynold's tenants till Michaelmas next and no longer for 35s.; estate to be made when required. Given 22 November, 17 Henry VII.
	English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 November.
	145
	John Ayssheby son and heir of John Ayssheby late of Abthorp co. Northampton, gentleman, to Richard Emson gentleman, his heirs and assigns. Indenture witnessing sale for 100 m. (of which he acknowledges receipt of 80 m., the remainder to be paid next Easter) of 'the nether maner' alias 'Priours Manour' in Toucestre and the manor of Burton Latyener co. Northampton with lands etc. which John his father lately had of the gift of the prior and convent of Bradnestoke, to be made sure by recovery etc. or otherwise as shall be advised; evidences to be delivered before the Purification next coming. Sealed 27 November, 17 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 November.
	146
	John Powlet of Gotehurst esquire, to Oliver bishop of Bath and Wells, Reynold Bray knight, Elizabeth Cosyn widow, William Cosyn dean of Wells, Robert Cosyn, Thomas Beamount provost of Wells cathedral, Thomas Tomyowe doctor of laws, John Pykeman archdeacon of Bath, John Skewes, and John Baron, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of Gotehurst manor and 40 messuages, 500 a. land 200 a. meadow, 500 a. pasture, 500 a. wood, 40 a. heath, 40 a. moor and 2s. rent in Gotehurst, Stokegursy, Monketon Abbatis, Glastonbury and Roreford co. Somerset, the advowson of Gotehurst church, a messuage in Wells now inhabited by John Pomerey (fn. 1) and an orchard on le Pole in Wells, recovered by them in Trinity term last. Dated 10 Oct., 17 Henry VII.
	Membrane 28d.
	The said Oliver and others (as above), to the said John Powlet and Mary his wife and the heirs lawfully begotten between them. Charter indented confirming demise of the premises, with remainder to the heirs of John's body, and for default of such heirs with remainder of the tenement and garden in Wells to his right heirs and of the other premises to the heirs of the body of his uncle John Powlet of Basyng, with ultimate remainder to the right heirs of John the nephew; appointment of John P . . . (fn. 2) and Richard Ruynon as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated 30 Nov., 17 Henry VII.
	Writing of John and Mary appointing Thomas Bysshoppe rector of Gotehurst church and William Chamberleyn as their attorneys to take seisin of the premises. Dated (as above).
	Memoranda of acknowledgment of all three writings, 9 December.
	147
	Margaret countess of Richemond the king's mother, to Thomas Hutton clerk, archdeacon of Lincoln, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of sale for 400 m., payable on the day of 'lyverey and season,' of the manor of Boxworth called the Overhall with appurtenances in Boxworth, Drydrayton, Conyngton, Dukkysworth, Everysdon and Lolleworth co. Cambridge, late of Roger Lovet and after of Thomas Copley; estate to be made, evidences delivered and premises discharged before the Purification next coming. Dated 2 Nov., 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 December.
	Membrane 29d.
	148
	Richard Grey clerk, younger son of John Grey late lord Grey of Wylton and of Anne late his wife and brother of Edmund Grey now lord Grey, son and heir of the same, to John Mordaunt esquire and Wistan Broun, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim, with warranty against John abbot of Westminster and his successors, to the use of John and his heirs of 4 messuages, 60 a. land, 6 a. meadow and 40 a. pasture in Neuport Paynell and Herdemede co. Buckingham late of John Grey his father, which they lately recovered against him. Dated 14 Nov., 17 Henry VII.
	The same to John Parys gentleman, Richard Westley, John Colle of Ayssheton and Robert Lagden of Hemsteted, (fn. 3) their heirs and assigns.
	The like, with the like warranty, of Weldebernes manor with lands etc. in Depeden co. Essex, which they hold by feoffment of John Mordaunt and Wistan Broun who had previously recovered them. Dated (as above).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of both writings, 14 November.
	149
	Thomas Combe gentleman, son and heir of Thomas Combe the elder, gentleman, to Edmund Dudley gentleman, his heirs and assigns. Indenture witnessing sale for 280l. (200l. at or before the sealing, the residue to be paid at the Purification next ensuing) of the manor of Blechyngton alias Blechyngton Weyfeld co. Sussex with lands etc. in the same parish late of Thomas his father; estate to be made before 15 February next coming; the premises to be discharged of all charges except rents due to the chief lord of the fee and an annual rent of 40s. for life to one William Harryes (whereof Thomas is to save Edmund harmless); Thomas and Elizabeth his wife and his heirs to make them sure by feoffment etc. or otherwise; evidences to be delivered before the Purification next coming. Sealed 15 Dec., 17 Henry VII.
	English.
	1502.
	The same, to the same. Acknowledgment of receipt of 80l. in full payment for the premises. Dated 1 Feb., 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 February.
	Membrane 30d.
	1501.
	150
	John Gaweson one of the Six Clerks of Chancery, to Edward Hyll gentleman and Ralph Lathom goldsmith of London. Indenture of sale for a certain sum (of which they acknowledge receipt) of the reversion sold to him by dame Elizabeth Hyll (as in No. 73), to be made sure as shall be required; covenant that no bargain or charge concerning the premises has been made since the said sale; evidences to be delivered before Michaelmas next. Sealed 3 Sept., 17 Henry VII. English.
	The same, to the same. Bond for 500l. payable at Michaelmas next. Dated 6 Sept., 17 Henry VII. Condition (English): John to make no claim for any legacy or vex any person by reason of the execution of the testament or last will of dame Elizabeth.
	The same, to the same. Bond for 100l. payable at Michaelmas next. Dated 3 Sept., 17 Henry VII. Condition (English): observance of the above indenture.
	The same, to the same. Release and quitclaim of all actions etc. to date. Dated 7 Sept., 17 Henry VII.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment of all four writings, 7 September.
Sept. 7.	Recognizance by the same, to the same for 500l. payable at Michaelmas next. Condition (English): ratification of a proxy made to Christopher Middelton and others, bearing date 5 Sept., 1501.
	1502.
	151
	Thomas Combe son and heir of Thomas Combe, to William bishop of Lincoln, Reynold Bray, John Shaa and Roger Ormeston knights, Hugh Oldom and Henry Horneby clerks, Humphrey Conyngesby serjeant at law, Richard Emson, Edmund Dudley and William Cutler, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of Blechyngton manor etc. (as in No. 149) to the use of Edmund and his heirs. Dated 14 Feb., 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 February.
	Membrane 31d.
	1501.
	152
	Edward Copley clerk, son of Roger Copley and brother of Richard Copley esquire, to William Boleyn knight, Thomas Ormond knight earl of Ormond and Robert Rede knight a justice of the King's Bench, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim, with warranty against the abbot of Westminster, of Mulkeberton manor and the advowson of Mulkeberton church with the church and free chapel annexed thereto and 300 a. land, 300 a. pasture, 100 a. wood, 50 a. meadow and 10l. rent in Mulkberton, Swardeston, Swynstorpe, Neweton, Brakyn, Carleton and Saxlyngham co. Norfolk; Hoo manor and 100 a. land, 100 a. pasture, 20 a. wood, 20 a. meadow and 3l. rent in Hoo co. Bedford; and Offeley and Cokerno manors with the advowson of the churches and 100 a. land, 100 a. pasture, 10 a. meadow, 20 a. wood and 40s. rent in Offeley and Kokernhoo co. Hertford. Dated 29 Nov., 17 Henry VII.
	The said Richard, to the same. The like. Dated (as above).
	Duplicate of the above.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment, 30 November.
	153
	William Boleyn knight and Thomas Boleyn esquire, his son and heir apparent, to Thomas Laurence knight, William Fairfax and Henry Kyghley, their heirs and assigns. The like, with the like warranty, of Roughey, Warnham, Rouspere, Horsham and Hychynfelde manors co. Sussex with lands etc. therein late of Thomas Hoo esquire. Dated 26 Nov., 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 November.
	Membrane 32d.
	1502.
	154
	John Fyneux knight, chief justice of the King's Bench, to William bishop of Lincoln and his co-feoffees (as in No. 151). Release and quitclaim of Blechyngton manor to the use of Edmund Dudley and his heirs, with warranty against John abbot of Westminster and his successors. Dated 28 April, 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 April.
	155
	Robert Fraunces of Derby gentleman, to Richard Fraunces of Tyknell esquire, his heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of an annual rent of 5 m. issuing from 6 messuages, 10 virgates of land, 40 a. meadow, 40 a. pasture, 100 a. wood and 5s. rent in Stonystanton and Calke co. Derby. Dated 26 April, 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 May.
	1501.
	156
	Richard Grey, to John Parys etc. (Duplicate of the second release in No. 148, with the addition of witnesses.) Witnesses: John Mordaunt the elder and the younger, John Jenour, William Jenour, Thomas Sprott, Thomas Donald and others. Dated 14 Nov., 17 Henry VII.
	1500.
	Edmund Grey lord Grey Wilton, to John Mordaunt of Turvey gentleman, his heirs and assigns. Indenture witnessing sale for 220 m. (of which he acknowledges receipt) of Welberns manor and all his lands in Debden, Newport Panell and Herdmede; Edmund and Florence his wife to make estate when required by feoffments etc., 'warants collaterall and lynyall' or otherwise; premises to be discharged and evidences delivered before Michaelmas next; Edmund to cause such of his brethren and uncles to make release with warranty against the abbot of Westminster as shall be advised; bond for performance in 200l. Sealed 16 Oct., 16 Henry VII. English.
	1502.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 June this year.
	Membrane 33d.
	157
	John Rooper, to John Pole. Gift of an annual pension for life of 10l. payable every quarter day between 8 and 11 a.m. at the font in St. Paul's cathedral, London; pain of 33s. 4d. for arrears, with right of distraint on donor's manors of Eltham, Hakynton, Whytstable, Herne and Reculver co. Kent. Dated 20 July, 17 Henry VII.
	Indenture between John Pole gentleman and John Rooper gentleman: whereas Pole married Rooper's mother Margery and Rooper pays them 20l. each yearly by two deeds, one of 13l. 6s. 8d. for term of 20 years and one of 26l. 13s. 4d. for term of her life, it is agreed between the two parties by mediation of John Fynex knight, chief justice of England, that before Easter next Rooper shall grant an annuity of 10l. to Pole and also discharge him of the finding of Margery and of such debts as he should be charged with by occasion of her, with right of distraint on the abovenamed manors, which are not to be so charged as to make them of less than 10l. a year clear value; the annuity to be paid 'in groteys, half groteis or gold other then V s' of laufull money curraunt in England yf it be so axed or requyered'; Pole to discharge Rooper of the annuity of 13l. 6s. 8d. and deliver to the prior of Seynt Bertilmews in Smethefeld, London, the deed of grant of annuity of 26l. 13s. 4d. and an obligation for performance thereof, to be kept there to the use of Margery during her life and delivered to her if Rooper die before her or to Rooper if she die before him; Pole to suffer her during his life peaceably to have 24l. yearly of the 26l. 13s. 4d., to be paid by the discretion of the chief justice; 'if a laufull devorse be hadd at any tyme herafter bytwene the seid John Pole and Margerie . . . whereunto the seid John Pole be personably callyd wherby the same John Pole may be by the lawe spirituell clerely discharged in conscience of the seid Margerie and to be att lyberte to mary with any other woman,' then the annuity of 10l. to be void and Margery to have the annuity of 26l. 13s. 4d. to her own use; bond for performance in 200 m. by Pole. Sealed 20 July, 17 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of both writings, 21 July.
	Membrane 34d.
	158
	William Hylle and the other co-executors with dame Elizabeth Hille, now deceased, of Richard Hille (as in No. 133), John Gauson and Edward Hille, her executors (as in No. 76), master Simon Grene alias Fotherby parson of Seynt Peters in Cornehille, Robert Sheffeld knight, recorder of the city of London, and William Milbourne chamberlain of the same, to Ralph Lathom goldsmith of London and his heirs. Indenture of sale, for a certain sum of money in hand, of the reversion of Richard's lands in Essex, Hertfordshire and Huntingdonshire now held for life by Elizabeth his widow; estate to be made before Pentecost next. Sealed 24 Dec., 17 Henry VII. English.
	1502.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment by William Hylle, Walter Lacy and Edward, 24 July this year, and by William Milborne, 23 August, and Robert Sheffeld, 6 November, 18 Henry VII.
	159
	Elizabeth Massy widow, kinswoman and heir of Eve de Seynt John, to Thomas Cornewell knight, John Biryton gentleman and Anne wife of Henry Harper, late wife of John Leynthale, and the heirs and assigns of Thomas and John. Charter confirming gift for a certain sum of her manor of Kembriston alias Kemberton co. Salop, with warranty against the abbot of Westminster; appointment of Henry Selman and William Foster as her attorneys to convey seisin. Witnesses: Reynold Bray knight, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, Thomas Leyghton knight, Robert Morton, Richard Haughton, Richard Foster and others. Dated Kembriston, 16 July, 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 July.
	Membrane 35d. (fn. 4)
	1501.
	160
	Sir John Saynt John and Sir Henry Willoughby knights, Thomas Leeke esquire, an executor of Henry late lord Grey, and Roger Johnson, to the king, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of sale, for 1,000l. payable before St. Andrew's day next coming, of Codnore castle with members and appurtenances and Hennore, Losco and Langley manors co. Derby, and Estwayte manor co. Nottingham, which the said late lord Grey declared by his will should be sold to the king for 1,000l. to the use of his son Henry duke of York, Thomas and Roger being then enfeoffed therewith to the testator's use and having since conveyed their estate to Sir John and Sir Henry; estate to be made before Martinmas next; vendors to deliver to James Hubert or Thomas Lucas a deed by which John Zouche esquire enfeoffed Sir Henry and others with the premises and a deed enrolled in the Common Pleas in Hilary term last, by which Thomas and Roger released them to Sir John and Sir Henry, together with other evidences etc. Sealed 21 July, 16 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 July in the same year.
	Membrane 36d.
	1502.
	161
August 6.	Recognizances to the king by Thomas Knesworth and Nicholas Mattok 'fysshmongers' and Ralph Latham 'goldsmyth,' all of London, for 100 m. each and by John Wilsher of Stone co. Kent, gentleman, for 300 m. Condition (English): John and his deputy or deputies, so long as he shall occupy the office of controller of the town and marches of Caleis, to make the books of controlment 'only by theym self and not by the Tresorer is bookes of Caleis for the tyme beyng,' not suffering the treasurer or any of his office to be privy to the same nor themselves being privy to the treasurer's books, and to demean himself well and truly in everything and plainly make his books of controlment yearly and deliver them yearly to the king or his assigns; substitutes to be found in the event of the death of any of the persons bound.
	1501.
	162
	Roger Denys, to John Drew, his heirs and assigns. Feoffment of his manor of Tapelegh and all his lands etc. in Tapelegh, Combe, Hill Downe, Estbadyngcot, Westbadyngcot, Tapeleghmore, Westlegh and Alvescot co. Devon, late of John Tapelegh, in fulfilment of a covenant made by indenture, with warranty against the abbot of Westminster. Dated 24 Oct. 17 Henry VII.
	Appointment by John Drewe of John Bellew as his attorney to take seisin of the above lands. Dated 30 Oct., 17 Henry VII.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment, 1 and 3 November.
	Membrane 37d.
	1502.
	163
	Humphrey Thorell son and heir of Henry Thorell of Essex esquire, to Edward Palmer of Angemaryng co. Sussex, gentleman. Indenture of sale of Bebeton manor with the advowson of the church and all his lands etc. in Sussex; before the Ascension next he is to enfeoff John Barnes of Wrytyll co. Essex, esquire, and John Bedell of the same, Thomas Coke of Rustyngton co. Sussex and John Palmer of Angemaryng, gentlemen, with the premises to the use of Edward from Easter next for the 3 years then ensuing, subject to a yearly rent of 7l. 13s. 4d. payable to Humphrey, the 'reparacyons of the housyng' to be at the charges of Edward; if Humphrey or his heirs do not pay Edward 100l. in gold or groats within 3 years of the date of this indenture, and if Edward or his heirs pay Humphrey 100l. within a quarter of the year next ensuing the end of that term or Humphrey or his heirs refuse such payment lawfully 'tendyd,' then the feoffees shall be seised to the only use of Edward and his heirs for ever; Edward to take the whole profit of the premises till Humphrey pay him the 100l.; after payment of this 100l. the feoffees are to be seised of the premises to the use of Edward for life and a year over and thereafter to the use of Humphrey and his heirs for ever, except lands to the yearly value of 20s. only whereof they are to be seised to the use of Edward and his heirs for ever; Edward to keep the courts of the manor twice a year; delivery to a person to be appointed, dwelling in London, of evidences, 'scrowes,' etc.; premises to be discharged; Edward to pay 126l., viz. 70l. (of which Humphrey acknowledges receipt) at the sealing and 56l. at the date of the feoffment; on fulfilment, a bond of 300l. in which Humphrey is bound to Edward will be void. Sealed 14 March, 17 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 March.
	164
	Richard Burleton of Bradford co. Kent, gentleman, to John Uscher of Mepeham and Martin Bere, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim for 23l. to the use of the heirs of Henry Uscher in fulfilment of Henry's will, of all the lands etc. in Hallyng co. Kent late of John Waren of the same (as [? specified] in an indented charter by Richard to the said John, Martin and Henry and one John Goode, dated at Hallyng, 2 Sept., 2 Richard III), which he sold for the said 23l. in pursuance of the last will of John Waren to the said John Uscher to the use of Henry Uscher of Hallyng and his heirs. Dated 13 June, 17 Henry VII.
	1501.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 June.
	Membrane 38d.
	165
	Edmund Brudenell gentleman, to Sir Reynold Bray knight, his heirs and assigns. Indenture witnessing sale for 165l. 10s. payable at sealing and 174l. 10s. on estate made (of which he acknowledges receipt) of all his lands etc. in Burnham co. Buckingham and his reversion of lands there held for life by his younger brother Robert and by Robert Norice and Joan his wife, Edmund's sister, which he covenants to be of the clear yearly value of 10l., 6l. 8s. 5d. and 6l. 5s. 8d. respectively; estate to be made and evidences delivered before the Purification next; bond for performance in 300l. Given 3 Nov., 17 Henry VII. English.
	1502.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 April.
	166
	William Vyall of Sonnyng co. Berks, gentleman, to John Hall clerk. The like, for 71l. 19s. 4d. payable 'at the day suraunce of makyng of the seid tenement' (of which he acknowledges receipt of 4l. beforehand), of his tenement called 'Havardes' with lands, 'lesues,' waters, fishings etc. in Sonnyng, to the use of Sir Reynold Bray knight; estate to be made before St. John Baptist next. Witnesses: William Harbotell of Redyng, and John Longe, John Hawe, Richard Gregorie, William a Boterye and Walter Tannere, all of Sonnyng. Written at Redyng, 22 March, 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 April.
	167
	Henry (Herry) Bondes gentleman, to Sir Robert Drury knight, his heirs and assigns. The like, for 200l. already paid, of his manors of Hensted and Blunstons with the advowson of Hensted church and all his lands etc. in Hensted, Wrentham, Benacre, Soterley, Southcove, Frostenden, Northalez, Rydon, Uggehale, Stobene, Kessynglande, Russhmere, Reedsam Magna, Reedsam Parva, Weston, Bekelys and elsewhere in Suffolk; Robert to pay Henry and Margaret his wife or the longer liver a yearly rent of 10m. for life in equal portions at Pentecost and 'All Halowne' in St. Mary's church, Bury Seynt Edmundes, with 20s. penalty for nonpayment; the premises and the rent and penalty to be made sure as shall be advised. Given 12 April, 17 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 May.
	Membrane 39d.
	168
	Indenture tripartite between Sir Thomas Tyrell knight, John Fortescu esquire and Philippe his wife, and Edmund Wiseman esquire and Alice his wife, Philippe's grandmother, sister and heir of Sir Thomas Moungomere knight: Edmund and Alice to have the manors of Falkeborn, Blountsall, Machynnys Mylle and Moche Tey co. Essex for term of her life without impeachment of waste, with successive remainders (subject to an annuity of 20l. to Edmund) to John and Philippe and the heirs of her body and to Thomas and his heirs for ever; the parties to make estate to Richard bishop of Norwich, John Shaa, Philip Tylney and Thomas Bawed knights, Thomas Frowyk 'sergeaunt of the lawe,' Thomas Tyrell son of Sir Thomas Tirell knight, John Tirell, John Wiseman, John Barett, John Rochester, Adrian Fortescu, Anthony Feteplace, John Colt, Francis Asselden, James Framyngham, Gregory Adgor, Thomas Knyghton, John Appryce, Thomas Wiseman, John Fastolf and John Chaunterel clerk to the above use; the feoffees to make within 3 months of enfeoffment a deed of the annuity to Edmund, and the other parties to find such collateral surety therefor as shall be thought reasonable by the said bishop and Thomas Woode chief justice of the 'Comyn Place'; if all the feoffees but three should die while any of the parties remain alive, they are to make estate to 12 or 16 other persons to be named by the parties or the heirs above-mentioned to the same use; John and Philippe and the heirs of her body to make no alienation etc. whereby the title of Thomas and his heirs or the feoffees' estate should be 'put a wey lost discontynued or alterate'; in the event of any dispossession etc. of any of the premises, all parties are to show such evidences as they have to help the title of those in possession. Given 30 April, 17 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 May.
	169
	John Wydmere late of Prestwode in Missenden co. Buckingham, to Richard Emson gentleman, his heirs and assigns. Indenture witnessing sale of a 'mese' or capital tenement in Prestwode with all his lands etc. in Missenden, Stoke, Wendover or elsewhere in Buckinghamshire; surety to be made as required; evidences to be delivered before Pentecost next; estate to be made and premises discharged; Richard to pay 20l. on recovery and fine (to be 'rered' by John and his wife) and 20l. when John Sheperde of Litill Hampden and Joan his wife shall have made release. Sealed 11 March, 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 April.
	Membrane 40d.
	1501.
	170
	William Marten late of Kyngston appon Tames co. Surrey, 'taillour,' to James of Stabull of Totynggraveney co. Surrey, 'taillour,' his heirs and assigns. Indenture witnessing sale, for 10l. in hand and an annuity of 13s. 4d. to William's wife Elizabeth, of all the lands etc. in Micham and Sutton co. Surrey that he has by right of the said Elizabeth, daughter and heir of John Holneherst alias Clark late of Micheham, gentleman; William and Elizabeth before All Saints next to do as much as in them is for the recovery of the reversion, remainder or demesne of the premises after the death of Joan her mother to be to James and his heirs. Given 10 Oct., 17 Henry VII. English.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 October.
	171
Nov. 8.	Memorandum that Thomas Waren, a Chancery clerk, came before the king in Chancery and duly requested of Henry archbishop of Canterbury, keeper of the Great Seal, the assignment of a term within which he offered to prove that Richard Asshilworth, who was then prosecuting him by means of exception before the said archbishop in the Star Chamber at Westminster in a cause of riot, was an apostate from religion (religiosum apostatam) involved in a greater sentence of excommunication and, what is worse, a breaker of his rule (irregularem), and humbly desired that this his lawful petition be testified by judges, clerks and ministers of Chancery and enrolled or filed. A term of one year was assigned accordingly.
	172
	Robert Hampton of London, 'scryvaner,' son and heir of Gilbert Hampton late skinner (pelliparii) of London and Agnes his wife, to William Sonnyng 'fisshemonger' and William Bulla 'mercer,' citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Charter confirming gift with warranty of all his tenement with shops, houses, cellars, solars and orchards adjacent late of his father in the borough of Southwerk co. Surrey in the parish of St. Olav in a road leading from Batailbrigge to Bermondesey, between the tenement formerly of John Parker afterwards of master Stokes and late of Robert Marchall 'glover' on the south and that formerly of Thomas Foxton afterwards of William Redston and late of John Markes 'haberdassher' on the north, extending from the royal road (vico regio) on the east to the ditch formerly of dame Katharine Yevyle afterwards of John Fastolf knight and late of the bishop of Winchester on the east, to fulfil his father's last will. Dated at Southwerk, 26 Nov., 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 November.
	173
	Margaret Wroghton widow, to master William Warham doctor of laws, keeper of the Chancery rolls, bishop elect of London, and Robert Reed a justice of the Bench, their executors and assigns. Gift of all her goods and chattels and all debts due to her. Dated 30 Sept., 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 December.
	1502.
	174
	Isabel Arthur of London, widow, alias Isabel Stanshawe late of Clopton co. Somerset, widow, alias Isabel Harryson late of Bristol, widow, daughter of Richard Arthure of Clopton, esquire and Alice his wife, daughter of James Berkeley late lord of Berkeley co. Gloucester, knight, and sister of Maurice Berkeley the elder late of Bristol, esquire, brother and heir of William Berkeley late marquis Berkeley and lord of Berkeley knight, to Thomas Hardyng, William Grevyle recorder of Bristol and John Fitz James the elder, esquire, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Charleton by Wroxhale co. Somerset, a messuage called 'Charletonscourte,' and divers fields, pastures, closes, meadows and pieces of land called 'Credefeld, North Molyngham, lez Hales, Doddynghyll, Estercliffurlong, Westercliffurlong, Oldehille, le Rag, Dowelleslese, Brodemede, Wellemede, Coltehey, le Gaston, Burtonslese, le Grove Cloos' and a wood called 'Lettecombeswode,' lying in a block (insimul) between certain lands in Wolcombe in the parishes of Portebury and Lye now severally occupied by John Reve, William and John Wolcombe, John Laurence and others on the east and Charletonslane on the west and between the common pastures called Wroxhalesdowne alias Charletonsdowne and le Netherdowne on the south and north respectively. Dated 4 Feb., 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 February.
	Membrane 41d.
	1501.
	175
	Henry Ediall clerk, to Thomas Warley, Henry Ive barber and George Nicoll scrivener (scriptori), citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Charter of feoffment, at the instance of Thomas Moreton gentleman, of his lands and tenements called 'Rowettis, le Longe Crofte, Rolles Crofte, Crofte Hethe Crofte, Lytellrowettis, Gret Rowettes, Mapull Crofte, North Croftes, Grovefeld, Wolfeld, Strodehomefeld, Instamfeld, Longcrofte, Ryfeld, Reylandes, Alderettemede, Long Heth, Whythiottes, Fyveacres, Goldestonefeld and Benlondis,' 2 a. in 'Lytelhide,' 3½ a. in 'Lepyghell,' (fn. 5) 16 a. in Brodlay, (fn. 6) 22 swathes (swathas) of meadow in 'Brademede,' a piece of wood called 'Salters Grove' and a cottage in Piclake, all in Croydon, and all his other lands etc. there or elsewhere in Surrey, which he lately held jointly with Thomas Mades clerk, now deceased, to the use of John late cardinal archbishop of Canterbury, his heirs and assigns, by gift of Richard Bronde 'fisshmonger' of London; appointment of Richard Tyce of Croydon and William Selenger of London, yeomen, as his attorneys to convey seisin. Dated 20 Nov., 17 Henry VII.
	Thomas Mooreton gentleman, to the same. Release and quitclaim with warranty of the above lands etc. Dated 26 Nov., 17 Henry VII.
	1502.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment, 27 and 28 January, respectively.
	176
July 21. Wodstok.	Recognizance to the king by John Aston knight for 200l. leviable in Staffordshire, etc. Condition (English): appearance before the king and his Council, this side of the Assumption next, of Richard Aston the elder and the younger, George Colwyk, Richard and Edmund Olyver, Richard Ryder, Robert Aspden, Thomas Whitell, John Grey, Thomas Olyver and Nicholas Lane to answer to such things as shall be objected against them, or payment of 40l. for default of any one of them.
	Membrane 42d.
	177
	John Seint Nicholas late of Norton co. Kent, gentleman, son and heir of Thomas Seint Nicholas, to Henry Baker of Estwode co. Essex, yeoman, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of sale for 100 m. at the sealing (of which he acknowledges receipt) and 400 m. by instalments, of his manor of Norton with all its appurtenances and the reversion of the manor of Lodge in Lynstede and of all other lands etc. which may descend to him after the decease of Mildred Aburfeld alias Appurfeld his 'graundam' or of any other person in Norton, Lynsted, Tenham, Greate Buklonde or Lytle Buklonde co. Kent; estate to be made, with release by John and Agnes his wife, evidences delivered and premises discharged before Pentecost next; bond for performance in 500l. Given 14 Jan., 17 Henry VII. English.
	178
	Thomas Ansty of Teversham co. Cambridge, gentleman, and Joan his wife, late the wife of William Boteler late of Buklond co. Hertford, gentleman, to Ralph Boteler, her son. Release and quitclaim of their interest, by reason of her jointure or dower after William's death or otherwise, in lands etc. in Therfeld, Buklond and Barley co. Hertford. Dated 30 April, 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 May.
	Membrane 43d.
	1501.
	179
	William Boleyn knight, to Edmund Gorges and John Wyndham knights, Robert Tayleboys and Philip Tylney esquires, Thomas Blenerhasset, John Westbroke, Henry Chauncy and Benedict Brocas. Charter indented confirming gift of Passhele manor and all his other lands etc. in Tychehurst, Echyngham and Burghessh co. Sussex, and Holkham alias Holkam and Carbroke manors co. Norfolk with the advowson of Holkham church for term of life of Elizabeth wife of Thomas Boleyn esquire, son and heir apparent of William, and daughter of Thomas earl of Surrey, with remainder to Thomas Ormond earl of Ormond, John Feneux knight, chief justice of the King's Bench, Robert Rede a justice of the same, John Paston, Philip Calthorpe and Robert Clere knights, John Mordaunt, John Yaxlee and John Kyngesmylle serjeants at law, and John Heydon and Robert Sowethwell esquires, their heirs and assigns, to fulfil his last will; appointment of John Sygar, William Walshe, Thomas Harryes, Richard Martyn and Thomas Wryght as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated 10 July, 16 Henry VII.
	The same, to John Jollys and Christopher Prentys clerks, William Walsh, Richard Brown and Henry Calthorp. The like of Hever, Sele and Kensyng manors co. Kent to his own use for life, with remainder to Edmund Gorges and his cofeoffees (as above) to the use of Elizabeth Boleyn for life and thereafter to the earl of Ormond and his cofeoffees (as above); appointment of George Crymbyll, Richard Martyn and Thomas Wryght as attorneys to convey seisin. Dated (as above).
	Memorandum of acknowledgment of both writings, 29 November.
	1502.
	180
	Thomas Benne of London, 'sherman,' and Elizabeth his wife. Acknowledgment of receipt from William Warham bishop of London, by the hands of Robert Wykys clerk of 10 m. delivered to the bishop by her mother Margery Lloide, wife of Peter Lloyde yeoman of the crown, for her marriage portion (ad opus, usum et maritagium predicte Elizabethe). Dated 25 Jan., 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 January.
	181
	Edward Wilughby clerk, dean of St. Mary's Exeter, to Richard bishop of Durham, John Fyneux knight, chief justice of the King's Bench. Reynold Bray, Thomas Lovell, Thomas Burghchier, Richard Gilford, William Tyrwhite, Robert Poyntz and Robert Lovell knights, Thomas Frowyk and John Kyngesmyll serjeants at law, Richard Emson, Thomas Strangwysshe and Thomas Nevill of Holte, esquires, John Newdegate, Lewis Pollard and William Menwynek clerk, their heirs and assigns. Release and quitclaim, with warranty against the abbot of Westminster, of the manor and chase of Danneby in Blakhommore and the manors of Scampton alias Scampston, Thorneton in Pykeryng Lieth, Syvelyngton, and Bridale alias Byrdale co. York; Basyate and Corby co. Northampton; Magna Carbroke co. Norfolk; Wotton, Cardyngton, Ronhall, Bromham, Dylwyke, Stacheden and Bechehamton and 20 knights' fees in Sharnebroke, Pavenham, Hynwyk, Thornecote, Carleton, Turvey, Stacheden, Wotton, Bromham, Byddenham, Hoghton Conqueste, Hocleve, Eversholde, Podesgrave, Chiksand, Stotfold, Stondon, Henlowe, Southeyevele, Stanford, Warden, Cardyngton, Coupole, Willeton, Harrowdon, Wrastlyngwroth, Tadelowe, Wiboldeston, Bereford, Ronhal, Ravenesden, Goldyngton, Rislee, Bolnehurst, Cayshoe, Aspole and Estwyke co. Bedford, which they recovered jointly with John late cardinal and archbishop of Canterbury, John Dynham of Dynham knight, Thomas Bryan knight, late chief justice of the Common Pleas, and Thomas Kebeell and Robert Constable serjeants at law, since deceased, on the octave of the Purification, 15 Henry VII, against Robert Wilughby of Broke knight. (fn. 7) Dated 10 Feb., 17 Henry VII.
	Memorandum of acknowledgment at Wilton co. Wilts before John Boteler serjeant at law by virtue of a writ [of dedimus potestatem], 14 March.
	Membrane 44d.
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	Anne Massyngberd, daughter and heir of Thomas Massyngberd, to Thomas Fenys knight and Richard Devenysh esquire, their heirs and assigns. Indenture of sale, for 20 m. at the sealing (of which she acknowledges receipt) and 80 m. by four yearly instalments of 20 m. payable in the church and priory of Michelhame between 8 and 11 a.m. on the Nativity of St. John Baptist, of her interest in Morehale manor and lands etc. in Nenfeld, Ashborneham, Hoo, Catisfeld and Wartlyng co. Sussex, to be made sure as shall be devised; Thomas and Richard to cause five sufficient persons to be bound in 20l. each to Anne and to John Bebyld for the instalments due. Sealed 2 July, 17 Henry VII. English.
	The same, to the same. Release and quitclaim of the above, with warranty. Dated 8 July, 17 Henry VII.
	Memoranda of acknowledgment, 3 and 9 July.
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July 10.	Two recognizances to the king by Nicholas Vaus and Robert Throgmerton knights and Robert Straunge esquire, each for 500l. leviable in Northamptonshire, Leicestershire etc. Condition: payment of 500 m. before Pentecost next; substitutes to be found in event of death.
	Cancelled by warrant, 19 Henry VII.