1311-12, membranes 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11

1311-12, membranes 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15, 14, 13, 12, 11

MEMBRANE 22.

1312. Jan. 25. York.

Mandate to Payn Tybotot, late justice of Chester, in consequence of his neglect to obey a former mandate of the king, or to his deputy in the castle of Chester, to deliver, under pain of forfeiture, the office of justice of Chester, the castles of Chester, Rothelan and Flint and county of Flint, with the farms, rents, purprestures and other appurtenances, together with the armour, victuals and other stores in the castle of Chester, to Robert de Holand, to whom the king has granted, during pleasure, the above-mentioned office and castles and the county of Flint with its farms, rents and appurtenances, together with the purprestures and other rights pertaining to the king by reason of his forests in those parts, the lead mine of Englefeld excepted, and also saving to the king all wards, reliefs, escheats, marriages, dowers when they fall in, advowson of churches, and vert and venison of his forests and parks in those parts.

The like to Payn Tybotot, or his lieutenant in the castle of Rothelan.

The like to him, or his lieutenant in the castle of Flynt.

Mandate to Payn Tybotot himself to deliver to Robert de Holand the said office, castles and county under pain of forfeiture, or to show cause to the king why he has treated with contempt the king's mandate directed to him at another time.

Jan. 27. York.

Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum taken by Robert de Wodehous, king's clerk, escheator on this side Trent, for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of Malton by Robert de Boulton of a toft, and 4 bovates and 20 acres of land in Apelton, held in chief by knight's service, whereof 12 carucates of land make the fee of one knight, in exchange for one messuage and 72 acres of land in Yarpesthorpe held by them in frank almoin, and for common of pasture for 200 sheep, 8oxen, 2 cows and one horse, which they have in his lands in the town of Yarpesthorpe. By fine of 100s.

Jan. 28. York.

Mandate to Isabella de Vescy, keeper of the castle of Baumburgh, to retain possession of the castle, the king being unwilling that Henry de Percy, to whom he has granted it, should have the custody thereof.

Jan. 31. York.

Protection, for one year, for Master Jordan Moraunt staying in Gascony on the king's service. By K.

He also has letters nominating William son of William Moraunt and Robert de Shardene his attorneys for the same time.

William de Bradeford and Robert de Tymberdene, staying with Master Jordan Moraunt, have like letters nominating William Moraunt their attorney as above.

Richard de Crofton, staying with Master Jordan Moraunt, has like letters nominating William de Bykenore his attorney as above.

Protections, for one year, for the undermentioned persons, staying in Gascony with Master Jordan Moraunt on the king's service, viz.—

William de Bradeford, Richard de Crofton, and Robert de Tymberdene. By K.

Dec. 12. Westminster.

Presentation of John de Wodeford to the church of Achirche, in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of the lands of W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield being in his hands. By p.s.

1312. Feb. 3. York.

Mandate to the dean and chapter of the king's free chapel of Hastingges for the induction of Ingelram de Carleton, king's clerk, to whom the king has granted the prebend in that chapel, which is void through the resignation of Adam de Blida, the bishop of Chiehester having upon his being presented to him by the king admitted him to the prebend as appears by the letters of the bishop.

Feb. 3. York.

Writ of aid directed to the knights and other tenants of the castle of Bollesovre for Robert de Malo Lacu, to whom the king has committed, for life, the custody of the castle. By K., on the information of E. de Malo Lacu.

The like directed to the knights, free-men, and others of the parts of Horeston for Robert de Malo Lacu as constable of the king's castle of Horeston, which he holds during pleasure. By K.

Feb. 5. York.

Writ of aid directed to all sheriffs, ministers and bailiffs for Richard le Sotheryn sent to the town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne to purvey bread, wine and ale for the king's use. By K., on the information of E. de Malo Lacu.

Feb. 6. York.

Mandate directed to sheriffs, bailiffs and others of the king's lieges, on complaint by the dean and chapter of St. Peter's, York, for the arrest of all persons falsely representing themselves to be their proctors to collect funds for the fabric of their church. All goods and money found upon such persons are to be delivered to the proctors of the dean and chapter.

Feb. 5. York.

Mandate to the sheriff of Northumberland to purvey out of the issues of his bailiwick and to forward to Newcastle-upon-Tyne for the king's use against his intended approach to that town, the following stores under the supervision of the clerks deputed for that purpose, viz. herrings and grossfish to the value of 40l. as Adam le Chambrelayn shall direct; 200 quarters of wheat as John de Merworthe shall direct; brushwood, coals and vessels of woods to the value of 25l. as Walter de Wygemor, &c.; brushwood and litter for the hall and chambers to the value of 15l. as Ralph le Convers, &c., and 500 quarters of oats, and hay, litter and brushwood for the king's horses to the value of 30l. as Robert de Donecastre, &c.

Jan. 27. York.

Appointment of Henry de Bello Monte and Robert de Umframville, earl of Anegus, to be conservators of the peace for the county of Northumberland.

Vacated because surrendered and cancelled.

The like of Ralph son of William for the bishopric of Durham, Robert de Hastanges, Thomas de Richemund and Richard de Bernyngham for the parts of Richmond, and William de Latimer and Peter de Maulay for the parts of the moor of Blackhou.

Vacated because surrendered and cancelled.

Feb. 5. York.

Prohibition directed to all ecclesiastical persons against all persons attempting by pretext of any commission to disturb Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, in possession of the prebend of Cumpton, in the church of Wells, to which the king has collated him. By K., on the information of W. de Melton.

Feb. 3. York.

Grant in fee to Oliver de Burdegala, king's yeoman, of the lands in the town of Wyndesor, of which John de London enfeoffed the king, and of those lands in Eton, which the king has of the enfeoffment of Roger de Moubray, subject to the service of finding a man with a lance and weapon to serve the king, and by doing the usual services to the lords of those fees. By K.

Feb. 8. York.

Mandate to the mayor, sheriffs, aldermen, citizens, and entire commonalty of the city of London, under forfeiture of life and limb, to keep the city faithfully for the use of the king and his heirs, so that no prejudice may arise to the king and no harm to them, or the city, in consequence of any meetings, or assemblies of the prelates, earls and barons, or others in their city. They are to remember how their predecessors bound themselves to king Henry III., the king's grandfather, to be faithful to him and his heirs. [Fœdera: Parl. Writs.] By K.

MEMBRANE 21.

Feb. 8. York.

Licence for John de Claveryng to grant for life to George de Thorpe 20l. of rent in Bliburgh with remainder to himself and Hawysia his wife and the heirs male of their bodies, with remainders failing such issue to Edmund de Claveryng for life and to Ralph de Neville and his heirs. By K., and by the king's letters in that behalf to him.

Memorandum.—The king at Westminster has granted him licence to enfeoff whomsoever he will of all the lands which he holds in chief, so that the feoffees hold the same in chief from the king, his lands in the county of Northumberland and his manor of Evre, co. Bucks, excepted, the reversion of which he has granted to the king.

Feb. 5. York.

Mandate directed to sheriffs, bailiffs and other ministers of the king for the arrest of all persons attempting by citations, appeals, or in any other manner to disturb Ingelard de Warle in the peaceable possession of the prebend of Cumpton in the church of Wells, to which the king has collated him. By K., on the information of W. de Melton.

Feb. 10. York.

Mandate to Edmund Bacon, to whom the king lately committed the custody of the castle and honor of Walyngford and the honor of St. Valery, for the issues of which he is to answer at the Exchequer, to deliver the same with their appurtenances and all armour, victuals and other things that are therein, and also all their issues, from the date at which he received the custody thereof, to Peter de Gavaston of earl of Cornwall, to whom the king has restored the castle and honors with their issues from the time the same were taken into his hands. [Fœdera.] By K.

Feb. 14. York.

Writ of aid, for one year, for John le Meu, sent by Ralph de Stokes the buyer for the Great Wardrobe, to purchase cloth, spice and other things for the king's use.

Feb. 20. York.

Safe conduct, for fifteen days, for Henry de Percy going to the king to York, whilst remaining in the city and returning thence.

Vacated because surrendered and cancelled.

Mandate to Henry de Percy to deliver the castle of Scardeburgh, the superior custody of which he holds at will by grant of the king, together with its armour, victuals and other stores to Robert de Felton, to whom the king has granted, during pleasure, the custody of the same. He is to do so under pain of forfeiture in consequence of his neglect to obey a previous mandate to deliver the castle to William le Latimer, to whom the king had at another time made a like grant of it, and notwithstanding the oath he lately took to deliver it to no other person but the king. If he shall not do so, he is to appear before the king at York on Thursday in the vigil of St. Matthew the Apostle to certify why he did not deliver the castle to William le Latimer and why he refuses to do so to Robert de Felton contrary to the tenor of the king's mandates. By K.

Vacated because surrendered and cancelled.

Feb. 15. York.

Protection until Easter and for the year then ensuing for John de Ferariis going to Gascony on the king's service. By K.

Appointment, during pleasure, of William le Barber to the office of the tronage of wools in the town of Boston. By K.

Feb. 12. York.

Safe-conduct for Master Walter de Alemuthe, master of the king's ship la Plente of Westminster, going with the ship to divers places on the king's business. By K., on the information of W. de Melton.

Feb. 15. York.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prioress and nuns of Appelton by Henry de Colton of a messuage in York. By fine of 1 mark.

Mandate to Bartholomew de Badelesmere, late constable of the castle of Bristol, under pain of forfeiture in consequence of his neglect to comply with a former mandate to deliver the castle, town and Barton of Bristol, together with the armour, victuals and other stores in the castle, to Edmund de Malo Lacu, to whom the king has granted during pleasure the custody thereof, for the issues of which he is to answer at the Exchequer, or to John de Bures the attorney of Edmund de Malo Lacu. By K.

Feb. 14. York.

Protection and safe-conduct, for one year, for Bertrand de Salviaco, count of Campagne, nephew of Pope Clement, coming from the court of Rome to England to the king. [Fœdera.] By K.

Feb. 16. York.

John de Hothum, clerk, staying in England, has letters nominating Henry de Badewe his attorney in Ireland for two years.

Feb. 17. York.

Licence for the prior and convent of Kirkham to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 10l. a year. By K., on the information of W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, and of W. de Melton.

Feb. 3. York.

Mandate to the collectors of the custom on wools, hides and wool-fells in the port of Hartepol, out of the issues of the custom to buy for the king's use 100 quarters of wheat, 100 quarters of malt, 100 quarters of beans and peas, and 20 quarters of salt, and to forward the same by sea to the town of Dunde in Scotland for delivery to the chamberlain of Scotland for the provisioning of that town. If they have not sufficient money in hand they are to borrow the sum necessary for the purpose. An allowance will be made to them in their account at the Exchequer for their charges. By K., on the information of W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.

Feb. 20. York.

Grant for life to William de Aune of the office of the tronage of wools in the town of Boston. By K.

Feb. 19. York.

Protection, until Michaelmas, for Elizabeth de Lasceles. By K., on the information of E. de Malo Lacu.

Feb. 23. York.

John the priest (presbiter), a canon of Tuam, bringing news of the death of William late archbishop of Tuam, has letters of licence to elect directed to the dean and chapter of that place.

MEMBRANE 20.

Feb. 10. York.

Grant, for three years, to the bailiffs, burgesses and other good men of the town of Hereford, of pavage upon all wares brought for sale into the town. By K.

Feb. 15. York.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the abbot and convent of St. Mary's, York, by John de Gillyng and Elena his wife, of a messuage, 6 tofts, 85 acres and 6 bovates of land and 5s. of rent in Appelton by Spaunton and Hoton Underhegh, and by Master John de Snaynton of a messuage and 2 bovates of land in Ethelingthorpe, of the fee of the abbot, which are worth 30s. 8d. a year, as appears by an inquisition taken by Robert de Wodehous, escheator on this side Trent, in part satisfaction of a licence granted to them by the late king, upon their petition and at the request of queen Margaret, in the parliament at Lincoln to acquire lands and rents to the value of 200l. a year.

Feb. 16. York.

Pardon to Richard Sharpe of Malteby for the death of Agnes his wife, as it appears by the record of John de Insula and the other justices of gaol delivery for York that he was mad when he killed her.

Feb. 20. York.

Mandate to Henry de Percy to deliver the castle of Scardeburgh, the superior custody of which he holds at will by grant of the king, together with its armour, victuals and other stores, to Robert de Felton, whom the king has appointed during pleasure to the custody of the same. He is to do so under pain of forfeiture in consequence of his neglect to obey a previous mandate to deliver the castle to William le Latymer, to whom the king had at another time made a like grant of it, and notwithstanding the oath he lately took to deliver it to no other person but the king, from which oath the king will absolve him when he shall have delivered the castle to Robert de Felton. If he shall not do so, he is to appear before the king at York on Thursday in the vigil of St. Matthew the Apostle to certify why he did not deliver the castle to William le Latymer, and why he refuses to do so to Robert de Felton contrary to the tenor of the king's mandates. By K.

Feb. 18. York.

Protection, for one year, for Reymund cardinal deacon of Sancta Maria Nova, archdeacon of Leicester and dean of Salisbury, staying beyond seas. By K.

The like for the under-mentioned, staying beyond seas as above, viz.—

Bertrand de Fargis, archdeacon of the East Riding.

Gaillard de Duro Forti, prebendary of Wetewang in the church of St. Peter, York. [Fœdera.]

Feb. 8. York.

Inspeximus and confirmation of a writing dated 9 July 1311, by William dean of the church of St. Peter, York, and the chapter of that place, to Richard Tunnok, confirming letters of Bertrand de Fargis prebendary of Osbaldwyk in the church of St. Peter, York, and archdeacon of the East Riding, granting with the consent of the chapter to Richard Tunnok of York a messuage with its buildings and appurtenances in the street called 'Stayngate' in York, late of Master Stephen de Ecclesfeld, sometime canon of that church, belonging to him in right of his prebend of Osbaldwyk and commonly called 'Seynpetreprisons', lying between a messuage which John de Leycestre held of the feoffment of the prebendary of Barneby, and that which Geoffrey le Botiler holds for a term of years from the chapter, and extending from the high street of Stayngate in front to the tenement of the prebendary of Massam at the back, to hold to him and his heirs subject to paying yearly to the prebendary of Osbaldwyk for the time being 20s. sterling, to the chapter one mark, and 2 marks to the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Leonard, York, for suits of court and all other secular services, exactions and demands: witnesses, Master William de Pykering dean of the said church, Peter de Roos precentor, Robert de Ripplingham chancellor, and Robert de Pikering and John de Nassington canons thereof. By fine of 100s.

Feb. 19. York.

Grant to John de la Haye and Juliana his wife for their lives, on account of his good service, of all lands late of Thomas de Chetyndon and Thomas le Bercher at la Haye in the town of Hemelhampsted, which the king holds of the gift of Peter de Gavaston, earl of Cornwall, by the service of rendering a rose at Midsummer. By K., on the information of W. de Melton.

Feb. 23. York.

Pardon to Nicholas de Odecombe for acquiring in fee, without licence, from William le Eyr of Combe, tenant in chief, a messuage, 51 acres of land and 3 acres of meadow in Combe and Stuntesfeld. By fine of 1 mark.

Feb. 20. York.

Protection, until Michaelmas, for the abbot of Fountains. By K., on the information of W. de Melton.

Feb. 23.

Licence to the abbot and convent of Fountains, in consideration of a release granted by them to the king for 96l. 21d., in which he is bound to them for corn and other victuals bought from them for his use, and also of a fine of 40l., which they have paid in the Wardrobe, to acquire in mortmain lands to the value of 20l. a year. By K.

Vacated upon surrender, and cancelled because on 12 June, 16 Richard II., the abbot and convent were granted a licence to acquire lands and tenements in full satisfaction of the above.

Protection and safe-conduct, for one year, for William de Tadecastre, citizen and merchant of York, going to divers parts of the realm to trade. By K.

Feb. 23. York.

Licence to the prior and convent of Newburgh, in consideration of a release granted by them to the king for 22l. 11s. 8d., in which he is bound to them for corn and other victuals bought from them for his use, and also of a fine of 20l., which they have paid in the Wardrobe, to acquire in mortmain lands to the value of 10l. a year. By K., on the information of W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.

Feb. 20. York.

Protection, until Michaelmas, for the abbot of Fountains. By K., on the information of W. de Melton.

Feb. 25. York.

Presentation of Bernard de Kirkeby to the vicarage of the church of Norton, in the diocese of Durham, in the king's gift by reason of the late voidance of the see of Durham. The letters are addressed to R. bishop of Durham.

Renewed by roll, because at another time the mandate was directed to the keeper of the spiritualities of the bishopric, the see being void.

MEMBRANE 19.

Feb. 23. York.

Inspeximus and confirmation of divers grants, made without licence of the late king, to the abbot and convent of Seleby, to give effect to a licence to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 28l. a year, granted to them in consideration of the release they gave the king for 49l. 8s., in which he is bound to them for corn and other victuals lately bought from them for the sustenance of the household, viz.: a grant by Peter Houshald of a messuage and 10 acres of land in Seleby ; by Walter del Hille of 2s. of rent in the same town and of 2d. of rent in Bardelby; by William de Hamelton of 8s. of rent in Lunde by Gateford; by John the forester (Forestarius) of 9s. 6d. of rent in Burton by Brayton; by Norman de Arcy of a messary (messaria) in Stalingburgh ; by William Balle of Stalingburgh of 2½ acres of land in the same town ; by Adam de Roma of lands in Acastre; and also of a quit-claim, to them by Henry son of Simon de Rouclyve of his right to divers tofts and lands in the town of Rouclive.

Vacated because surrendered upon the acquisition by the abbot and convent, 12 October, 21 Richard II., of land in full satisfaction of the above-mentioned licence.

Feb. 24. York.

Assignment to Anthony Pessaigne of Genoa, of the issues of the custom on wool, hides and wool-fells in the port of Boston, to be received at the hands of the collectors of that custom until he shall be fully satisfied in the sum of 429l. 13s. 10d., which he has advanced to Bertrand Caillau to satisfy a like sum in which the king was indebted to the latter, viz. in two sums of 333l. 6s. 8d. for horses bought from him for the king's use, and 96l. 7s. 2d. for arrears of wages due to him and his fellows for the last war in Scotland and elsewhere, and to replace horses lost by them on the king's service in that war, as in contained in three bills of the Wardrobe under the name of Bertrand Caillau. Anthony Pessaigne is to deliver the three bills, which are in his possession, at the Exchequer for the king's exoneration therein. By K., on the information of W. de Melton.

Feb. 25. York.

Writ of aid until the quinzaine of Easter directed to sheriffs, bailiffs, ministers and all other lieges for John le Taillur, master of the king's ship la Katerine, with which he is to proceed to Scotland to harass the king's enemies. The king has given him power to impress mariners and other men fit to bear arms to man his ship and every assistance is to be rendered to him when selecting his crew. By K., on the information of W. de Melton.

The like for the under-mentioned, viz.—

John Lamb, master of the king's ship la Margarete.

Henry de la Novele Hethe, master of one of the king's barges.

John Arnold, master of another of the king's barges.

Feb. 26. Malton.

Assignment to Manentus Francisci and his fellows, merchants of the society of the Bardi of Florence, of all issues of the custom on wool, hides and wool-fells in the ports of Gernemuthe and Ipswich to be received by them until they shall be fully satisfied in the sum of 458l., in which the king is indebted to them. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to the collectors of the custom in the port of Gernemuthe, to pay the merchants 229l. out of the issues of the custom, for which an allowance will be made to them in their account.

The like to the collectors in the port of Ipswich to make a like payment of 229l., the remainder of the sum.

Feb. 24. York.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the abbot and convent of St. Albans, in part satisfaction of a licence to acquire lands and rents to the value of 100l. a year, by Richard de Tyngewyk and Alice his wife of a messuage, 44 acres of land, 4½ acres of meadow, 10 acres of pasture, 7 acres of wood, and 74s. of rent, and another rent of one third part of 2 lbs. of pepper in Rykemersworth, Caysho and Little Bisseye, which are of the fee of the abbot and are worth 7 marks 3s. 8d. a year in all issues, as appears by an inquisition taken by Roger de Wellesworth, escheator beyond Trent.

March 3. York.

Appointment, during pleasure, of Walter de Norwyco to be a baron of the Exchequer in the place of Roger de Scoter, deceased. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

March 2. York.

Mandate on complaint by the prior and convent of Gisburne for the arrest of persons falsely representing themselves to be their proctors collecting funds for the fabric of the church of St. Mary, Gisburne. All money and goods found upon such persons are to be given to the proctors of the convent. By C.

March 4. York.

Mandate to Roger de Mortuo Mari, justice of Wales, to permit William Bagot to hold, until further orders, the castle of Aberconewey, the custody of which the king had committed to him for life. Roger de Mortuo Mari is to do so notwithstanding a former mandate to him, made by reason of the ordinances of the prelates, earls and barons elected to order the state of the household and realm, to take the castle from William Bagot into the king's hands and to hold it until further orders. William Bagot and his men are not to be molested for having deferred to deliver the castle according to the form of the mandate, and he is to receive his usual fee for the custody of the castle with the arrears of the same. By K.

Licence, for the abbot and convent of Kirkestall, in consideration of a release granted by them to the king for 41 marks and 22d. in which he is bound to them for corn and other victuals bought from them for his use, and also of a fine of 40 marks, which they have paid in the Wardrobe, to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 20l. a year. By C.

Licence, upon fine of 40 marks paid in the Wardrobe, for the prior and convent of St. Oswald's, to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 20 marks a year. By C.

March 5. York.

Licence for the prioress and nuns of Rossedale to appropriate the church of Torpenhou, in the diocese of Carlisle, which is of their advowson. By fine of 20l.

Acquittance to the prior and convent of St. Oswald's for 40 marks paid by them in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, on account of a fine made by them with the king for a licence to acquire a lay tenement. By bill of the Wardrobe.

Acquittance to Roger de Esshe for 20s. paid by him in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe on account of a fine made by him with the king for confirming two charters.

March 2. York.

Re-grant of the marriage of Thomas, son and heir of John Wake, or in case of his decease unmarried of that of the next heir, to Peter de Gavaston earl of Cornwall. He had surrendered to the king a previous grant of the custody of the lands, which Joan, late the wife of John Wake, tenant-inchief had held for her life of the inheritance of her late husband, and which were in the king's hands by reason of his custody of Thomas, son and heir of John Wake, and of the marriage of the heir. [Fœdera.] By K.

March 5. York.

Licence for the abbot and convent of St. Benedict, Hulme, to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 20 marks a year. By fine of 40 marks, and by C.

MEMBRANE 18.

Feb. 24. York.

Inspeximus and confirmation of divers grants to the abbot and convent of Fountains, viz. by Richard Malebisse of lands and rents in the town and territory of Queldriz, with the homage and services of his tenants there and in Wartre, the mere (mara) called 'Alemare,' the assart which King John gave him, and the alder grove, mill and pond with its liberties and easements; also of another grant by him to them of 9 bovates of land in Thorneton with the men and their issues there; by Walter de Beauvaiz, of a bovate of land in Tornetona; by Geoffrey Haget of the town of Torpe in Burgsira and the land of Ellewyk, saving half a carucate of land held by the nuns of Saingthwayt and another carucate held by them in Wreton; by William de Estuteville of 2 carucates of land in Elnewyk, and of a quit-claim by him to them to the service which Geoffrey Haget was accustomed to do to him for 2 carucates of land in Elnewyk, viz. 4s. a year; and also of his grant and confirmation to them of a fishery in the water of the Jor and of the Use from Boroughbridge to the walls of York, with one fisherman and his servant, together with two boats, a drag-net (sagena) and nets, provided they do not make fisheries, nor fix piles; by Edmund earl of Cornwall, of a free transit in the waters of the Yore and Ouse between Boroughbridge and the city of York for the use of their house and their sustenance quit of toll, passage, pontage and every other custom belonging to the earl; by Thomas son of Alan de Arches, of his capital messuage in the town of Reington, with the chapel and lands, meadows and pastures in that town, with his natives and their issues and the entire service of the cotters (cotariorum), together with the said cotters (cum predictis cotariis), also of the liberty and entire common which he held in the moor of Hoton, with the quarry of the moor; by Gilbert de Wattona, of land and pasture lying between the place where Pozbec and Grymesdalebec meet, along Grimesdalebec to Frostildehou, and from thence to Stemscougrim along the path from Lofthusum against Bacstambek, and along it to the head of Crawelle, and thence to the carriage way from Aikelid against Grimesdalebek, with free transit in Aldolflund and Surmire for his cattle, with hay and covering for their lodges, excepting pasture within those bounds for 20 cows with their calves until the latter are a year old; also of another grant by him of necessary ways through his fee; by Robert de Crammavilla, of his demesne of Slenigford, his lands in the territory of that town, his villeins and their issues, the mill of the town, and the services of his free tenants there and in Mickelhag; by Ranulph de Neusum, of 7 bovates of land in Neusum by Kirkebiwysk, and of the service of John de Snape for 2 bovates and 3 acres of land, with a rent of 10s., and one toft in the same town; by Ranulph son of Robert de Neusum, of 6 tofts, 9 bovates and 3 acres of land in the same town; of the release which Robert de Estoteville, lord of Couseby, son of Walter de Estoteville, made to them of 7 bovates of land in Neusum, and of the service of John de Snape for 2 bovates and 3 acres of land, with a rent of 10s., in the same town; of a grant by Peter son of Peter de Brus of one carucate of land in Arneford, and of a release by him of all services which belonged to him for the same land; of a grant and confirmation to them by Peter de Brus the third, of all the lands, rents, and possessions which they held from his ancestors of his fee, and of all lands, rents, and possessions held by them in Merston of his fee, with a release of suit of court for all the before-named lands; of a release which John de Neville, son and heir of Jollan de Neville, made to them of 4½ carucates of land in Rokesby and Pikehale; and of the grant, confirmation, and quit-claim which Elias son of Elias de Treskefeld made to them of one carucate of land in Treskefeld, and of pasture for 300 sheep within the pasture of Treskefeld. By fine contained in another charter of licence to enter on the lands.

March 4. York.

Confirmation to the prior and convent of Gyseburne, in enlargement of a licence granted to them upon fine of 20l., which the prior paid in the Wardrobe, to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 9l. 8s. a year, of the grant which Benkinus de Thorpe made to them, without licence of the late or present king, of a messuage and one bovate of land in Pynchunthorpe, which are of their fee, and are worth 12s. a year in all their issues. By C.

Protection for one year for the abbot of Kirkestall. By K.

Inspeximus and confirmation of a grant by Anthony, sometime bishop of Durham, dated 9 March in eighth year of his pontificate, granting to Roger de Esse for his homage and service 50 acres of land of the new waste, of which 39½ acres lie by the Middiluuod from the head of the Flaskes, and thence to Brandoneweyes, ½ acre and ½ rood between Esse and Hurtebuck-side, 2 acres at Cokside abutting upon the land of Robert de Bruningghille, and 8 acres to the north of the town of Cornesough, viz. a moiety of the enclosure which Robert son of Stephen de Cornesough formerly held from the Exchequer of Durham, to hold from the bishop and his successors, with liberty to enclose it, subject to a payment by him of 20s. a year at the Exchequer of the bishop of Durham, for all services, customs, exactions, suits of courts and mills and other demands, but by his heirs to a relief of ½ mark only; witnesses Masters William de Sancto Botulpho, then steward of Durham, Adam de Driffeld, John de Cravene, Sirs Peter de Thoresby, Thomas de Levesham, John parson of Saham, Sirs Guischard de Charron, Robert de Hilton, John son of Marmaduke, knights, Henry de Insula, Hugh de Scouland, Hugh de Monte Alto, Hugh de Kincheley, John Skirlock, Thomas de Eggleston, and Thomas de Undele, clerk. Inspeximus and confirmation of another grant by the same bishop, dated 4 November in the eighteenth year of his pontificate, to the same Roger de Esshe for his homage and service of an enclosure of the new waste, formerly held by Richard de Retford, on the north side of the town of Cornesowe, together with 17 acres of the new waste, of which 12 acres lie next the enclosure, 2 acres in Brandunways by Midilwod, one acre next the land of Walter del Brom to the east of Midilwod, ½ acre at Uuesshawe, and 1½ acres to the north of the town of Esshe, subject to the payment by him of 16s. a year at the Exchequer of the bishop of Durham, for all services, customs, exactions, suits of courts and mills and other demands, but for his heirs to a relief of 2s. only; witnesses, Master William de Sancto Botulpho, then steward of Durham, Master Adam de Driffeld, Sir Peter de Thoresby, Sir Thomas de Levesham, Sir William de Insula, Sir Wychard de Charron, Sir Walter de Wessyngton, Walter de Routhebiry, Hugh de Scouland, John Skirlock, John de Birteley, and William de Kincheley. By C., by fine of 20s.

March 4. York.

Confirmation to the prior and canons of St. Mary's, Gisburne, of the grant which William de Boyville of Cliveland made to them of his manor of Thormodeby in Cliveland. By a fine contained in another charter.

Licence for Robert de Perci to grant in fee to Peter son of Robert de Perci the manor of Wharrum and the adowson of its church, held in chief. By C., and by fine of 20 marks.

March 7. York.

The prior of Llanthony near Gloucester, staying in England, has letters nominating William de Boys and John de Heyhamstede his attorneys in Ireland for two years.

March 5. York.

Acquittance to the prior of Gyseburne for 20l. paid by him in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warlee, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which he made with the king for a charter of confirmation and a licence to enter on a lay fee. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 4. York.

The like to the abbot of Whyteby for a like payment of 20l. to the same Ingelard de Warlee for charters of confirmation. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 6. York.

Acquittance to Peter son of Robert de Percy for 20 marks paid by him in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warlee, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which he made with the king for licence to acquire in fee from Robert de Percy the manor of Wharrum, with the advowson of its church, held in chief.

March 4. York.

The like to the abbot of Kirkestall for a like payment of 40 marks for a fine which he made with the king for a licence to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 20l. a year, and also for a pardon for acquiring without licence from William Paytefyn of Heddinggelee 2 plots and 9 acres of land in Heddinggelee.

March 4. York.

Safe-conduct, during pleasure, for William de Tholosa, sent by the king to Spain to buy horses for his use and to convey them to England. By K., on the information of W. de Melton.

MEMBRANE 17.

March 8. York.

Protection, for one year, for Robert de Fyens. By K.

Acquittance for the prior of Bridelington for 50 marks paid by him in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which he made with the king for charters of confirmation. By bill of the Wardrobe.

The like for the prioress of Rossedale for a like payment of 20 marks to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which she made with the king for licence to appropriate to herself and to the convent of Rossedale the church of Torpenhowe, which is of their advowson. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 9. York.

The like to the abbot of Battle for a like payment of 40s. to Ingelard de Warlee, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which he made with the king for obtaining a charter to hold a market and fair at Haukeshurst, co. Kent. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 8. York.

Commission to J. bishop of Norwich, Guy Ferre, John de Crumbwelle, Hugh de Aldeley, William Deyncurt, Henry Spigurnel, Henry le Scrope, knights, and Masters Thomas de Cobeham, Robert de Pykering, Walter de Thorpe, Gilbert de Middelton, John Fraunceys, and Andrew de Brigges, king's clerks, to treat with the prelates, earls, and barons of the realm for the purpose of correcting such parts, if any, of the ordinances as are hurtful, or prejudicial to the king, or any other person. The commission is issued by virtue of the powers reserved to the king in his protestation when he assented to the ordinances. [Parl. Writs. Fœdera.]

March 6. York.

Grant, for seven years, to the bailiffs and good men of the town of Ravensere of quayage upon all wares for sale brought by water to their town. By K., by a fine contained in their charter.

March 8. York.

Appointment, during pleasure, of John Abel to be a baron of the Exchequer in the place of Walter de Norwyco, now chief baron thereof. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

March 11. York.

Acquittance for the abbot of Barlingges for 50 marks paid by him in the Wardrobe, to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which he made with the king for licence to acquire in mortmain, lands and rents to the value of 20l. a year. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 8. York.

Pardon to William Russel of his outlawry for non-appearance before William Martyn and the other justices of oyer and terminer of the late king for the county of Dorset to answer touching a trespass against Alice wife of William Pounte. By K., on the information of E. de Malo Lacu.

March 10. York.

Pardon to the abbot and convent of Kirkestalle for acquiring in mortmain, without licence of the late king, from William Paytevyn of Heddyngeleye 2 plots containing a moiety of one acre of land, and 9 acres of land in Heddinggeleye. By fine contained in another charter.

March 8. York.

Grant, for 10 years, to the bailiffs and good men of the town of Shrewsbury of murage upon all wares for sale brought into their town. By fine of 50 marks.

March 10. York.

Licence for the abbot and convent of Barlinges, to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 20l. a year. By fine of 50 marks.

March 10. York.

Protection, until Michaelmas, for Peter de Donewyco.

Grant of the king's gift to Ralph de Waltham, of 200l., payable at the Exchequer, with which he is to buy lands. By K., on the information of E. de Malo Lacu.

Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and chamberlains of the Exchequer.

March 14. York.

Acquittance for William de Spanneby, keeper of the lands of the Templars in the county of Lincoln, which are in the king's hands, for 120l. paid by him in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, out of the issue of those lands.

Ingelard de Warle, keeper of the Wardrobe, acknowledged that he received the said sum.

The like for Michael Moliar and Thomas le Couper, collectors of the custom on wool, hides and wool-fells in the port of Boston, for a like payment to the same Ingelard de Warle of 300l., on account of the issues of the custom.

March 14. York.

Presentation of Henry de Chesterton to the church of Bromeswell, in the diocese of Norwich. By K., on the information of Edmund de Malo Lacu.

March 10. York.

Exemption for life for Walter de Shobdon, king's yeoman, from being put on assizes, juries, or recognitions; and from being made sheriff, coroner, escheator, forester, verderer, agistor, regarder, or other bailiff, or minister of the king. By K., on the information of Oliver de Burdegala.

March 12. York.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Richard le Rous to the abbot and convent of Westminster, of his manor of Hendon, co. Middlesex, in exchange for their manor of Hodeford in the same county.

March 10. York.

Grant to John de Ellesfeld of 100 marks a year, to be received by him at the Exchequer until the king shall provide him with lands and rents to the value of 100 marks a year. By K., on the information of E. de Malo Lacu.

Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and chamberlains of the Ex chequer.

Vacated because surrendered and cancelled.

MEMBRANE 16.

March 7. York.

Inspeximus and confirmation to the prior and convent of Bridlington of divers grants and quit-claims, viz. of lands in Staxton, by Reginald son of Roger Couville, William son of Henry de Staxton, Henry Pulayn, John de Mikelhirst, Henry de Galmaton and Richard his father; by William de Bozhale, of lands with pasture and faldage for 400 of their wethers in Staxton; in Flotmanby, by Simon Escrop, William Nobilis of Folketon, Andrew son of Robert de Killingholm, Robert abbot of Thorneton and the convent of that place, and Richard de Berneville; by Walter de Buketon and Constance his wife, of lands in the same place and in Ruddestan in exchange for other lands there, excepting 3 acres and one rood of land in Bovyngton; by Alan son of Stephen de Coton of 11 bovates of land with a capital messuage and tofts in Flotemanby; by Alexander Despenser of Buketon, of 4 bovates of land and a toft in Aclum, and of 2 bovates of land and a toft in Buketon; by William son of Ralph Croc, of a moiety of a carucate of land with 2 tofts in Aclum; by Thomas de Thorny, of 8 bovates of land and 4 tofts in Akerslade; by Adam de Ses, Robert son of Alexander de Buketon and Alexander de Monte Forti, of land in the same place; by Robert abbot of Thorneton and the convent of that place, of a mill, 5 tofts and 4 bovates of land in the same town; by William de Stours, of 2 bovates of land with common of pasture, and also 2 bovates of land with common of pasture and a toft, 4 bovates of land and a seat for a mill there; by Henry Belle of West Askham and Agnes his wife, of a meadow in West Askham, a messuage, 2 bovates of land and 31s. of rent in the same town, together with the services of Clement de Drenghouses and William Mabbe for lands there; by Clement son of William son of Lambert de Sandwathe, of 2 bovates of land with 2 tofts there; by William de Waleton and Herbert de Holdernesse of lands there; by William son of Roger de Ascham of his capital messuage and mill, and also of the services of Herbert de Holdernesse, Master Richard de Arnall and the rector for the time being of the church of Ascham for other lands, all in the same place; by Geoffrey de Bosco Willelmi, of 10 bovates of land, 12 tofts with the moiety of a mill in Catteshale and the service of Thomas son of Joseph de Quixele for lands there; by Roger Fossard of Little Kahale of a bovate of land in Little Kahale; by Robert the Forester of Bluberhuse with its appurtenances and the pasture of Thorescoes and Timbel; by Richard earl of Poitou and Cornwall, of land in Bluberhuse and Cathale; by Eustace de Vescy and William de Vescy, of a meadow in Brunton; by Robert de Clive, of 6 bovates of land in Briningeston and of a rent of 5s. issuing out of land there; by William son of Henry de Katton, of 14 bovates of land in the same place; by Roger son of Edmund de Briniston, of a bovate of land in Scalleby; by William de Katton, of the homage and service of the heirs of Roger the Clerk of Clotton; also of lands in the same place by Geoffrey de Steynton son of Nigel de Aldtoftes, Henry de Haverford of Scardeburgh, and by Richard son of Alan de Wroxton; by William son of Robert de Angoteby, of 2 bovates of land and a toft in Ledbriston, and of another grant by him of 2 bovates of land and a toft there; by Gregory Petit of Fivele and Matilda daughter of Adam, William son of Richard de Angoteby and Henry son of Henry de Katton of other lands there; by William de Katton, of the homage and service of Thomas son of Oliver de Crohum for lands in the same place; by William Fossard, of 2 bovates of land and a toft in Neubigging; by William de Richeburne, of the service of Walter son of Wysca for 2 bovates of land in Grisethorpe and of 7 bovates of land and 4 tofts in the same place; by Hugh son of Roger Caldehakele, of 3 bovates of land and 3 tofts with other lands there; by R. son of Uthtred de Grisethorpe, of 2 bovates of land, a meadow and feeding for 200 sheep, in the same place; by Conan son of Elias, of a bovate of land and a toft in Couton; by Avicia daughter of Alan de Chamberd, of other lands there; by Nicholas son of Matilda Chaumbard, Robert Chambard and Philip Walding, of divers lands in that place; by Herbert son of Walter the Cook of Couton, of land there and of the service of Henry his brother and of Ada his sister for lands in the same town; by Matilda Chambard, and John son and heir of William Chambard of Hildingle, of lands in the same place; by John de Britannia, earl of Richmond, of lands in Couton and Grendon; by Ralph le Mareschal of Burton Fleming and Agnes his wife, of 3 bovates of land in Burton Fleming and of the service of Martin de Neuton for land there; by William de Wykam, chaplain, of 2 bovates of land there; by John de Carleton, of a messuage, a carucate of land and a mill in the same town, with his villeins and their chattels and sequels, and the escheats, homages and all services of his free men and bondmen there; by Arnald son and heir of Walter de Buketon, of all lands which his father held at the date of his death there; by Geram de Normanby, of land in Flintona; by Peter le Vavasur of Halsam of lands in Halsam; by Ralph de Skirlington, of 10 bovates of land, a messuage, 2 tofts and a great close in Skirlington, and also of another grant by him of 14 bovates of land and a toft and a half in that place; by Remigius son of Roger de Pokelinton, of a plot of land in Otringham and pasture with the fosses enclosing the land; by William son of John de Laceles of his land in that place, his land in Kerberthille excepted; by Robert son of Roger de Beverlaco, clerk of land there; by Thomas son of Thomas de Hesellerton, Alexander de Wytheton son of Thomas de Marisco of Otringham, Richard son of Thomas de Marisco, Agnes de Otringham wife of Martin Maltel, Richard the Clerk son of Walo de Otringeham, and Walter son of Picot de Otrigham of divers other lands in that place; by John son of William de Oketon of Halitreholm, Thorenholm, Brachneholm, Nepeholm, Henepholm together with two fisheries in the Hul, a moiety of the marsh of Witheland, and a free way from the bridge of Miclene to Halitreholm through Miclenefleet, with licence to make trenches in the marsh of Wytheland; by R. Talon of lands in Neuton; and by Walter de Ver of lands in Sprottele. By fine of 50 marks contained in another charter.

March 15. York.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Nicholas le Flemyng of York of 6 marks of rent in York to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the church of St. Wilfran, York, for the souls of James le Flemyng and Margaret his wife, of the grantor and Elena his wife, and for all Christian souls. By K.

Grant to Stephen de Malo Lacu, king's clerk, of the prebend in the church of Aukeland, lately held by Geoffrey de Vesano, in the king's gift by reason of the late voidance of the bishopric of Durham in the time of the late king. By K., on the information of Edmund de Malo Lacu.

March 16. York.

Acquittance for the prior of Boulton in Craven for 20 marks paid by him in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which he made with the king for a licence to acquire in mortmain a lay fee and for the confirmation of divers charters. By bill of the Wardrobe.

MEMBRANE 15.

March 14. York.

Appointment, until the next Parliament, of W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, to the office of treasurer of the Exchequer. By K.

Mandate in pursuance to Walter de Norwyco, holding the place of the treasurer, to deliver to him the keys and all other things appertaining to the office which are in his possession.

The like to John de Sandale. [Parl. Writs: Fœdera.]

March 13. York.

Grant, during pleasure, to Margery, late the wife of Duncan de Frendagh, for her sustenance, of the custody of the Templars' manor of Wetherby, co. York, which is in the king's hands. She is not to take any timber out of its wood, fire-wood excepted, and that only by view of Alexander de Cave and Robert de Amcotes, or either of them. By K., on the information of Oliver de Burdegala.

Mandate in pursuance to Alexander de Cave and Robert de Amcotes.

Grant, for one year, from October 4 next and for 7 years then next ensuing, to W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, of pavage upon all wares brought for sale into the town of Lichfield, in continuance and enlargement of a like grant to him by the late king for seven years, commencing 4 October, 34 Edward I., for paving the city of Lichfield, and also for enclosing with a stone wall according to the bishop's ordinance his houses and those of the canons within the precinct of his cathedral. By K.

March 8. York.

Acquittance for the burgesses of the town of Scardeburgh for 100 marks paid by them in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which they made with the king for confirmation of their charters, and for a grant of quayage. By bill of Exchequer.

March 14. York.

Acquittance for Robert de Wodehous, king's clerk, escheator on this side Trent, for 100 marks paid by him in the Wardrobe, out of the issues of his bailiwick, to Ingelard de Warle, keeper of the Wardrobe. By K., on the information of the Treasurer.

Acquittance for Alexander de Cumpton, keeper of the lands of the Templars in the counties of Warwick and Leicester, which are in the king's hands, for 40 marks paid by him in the Wardrobe, out of the issues of those lands, to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 14. York.

Assignment to Peter de Loubaud, constable of the castle of Edenburgh and of the peel of Linlithgow and sheriff of the counties of Edenburgh and Linlithgow, of all issues of the custom on wool, hides, and wool-fells in the port of Boston, until he shall be satisfied in the sum of 1,416l. 13s. 1d. to be received by the hands of the collectors thereof, from the time in which Anthony Pessaigne of Genoa shall have received a sum of money assigned to him out of those issues. The king is indebted to him in that sum for the arrears of his wages and of the men of his company for the defence of the castle and peel, for his fee for the custody of the castle, peel and counties, for replacing his horses and those of his men lost on the king's service, for money advanced on the king's behalf to the men garrisoning the castle and peel, and for the charges and expenses incurred by him on the king's service as appears in three bills under the seal of the office of the chamberlain of Scotland. By K., on the information of E. de Malo Lacu.

March 13. York.

Safe conduct, for three days, for Henry de Percy, summoned to York to the king on his business.

March 15. York.

Acquittance for Thomas de Merston for 100l., he having paid in the Wardrobe on 25 January last 60l. to Roger de Wyngesfeld, king's clerk, and on 14 March 40l. to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a grant of the custody of the manor of Hodeleston during the minority of the heirs of Godfrey de Melsa. By bill of the Wardrobe.

Acquittance for the burgesses of Raveneseres for 50l. paid by them in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which they made with the king for the confirmation of their charters and for a grant of quayage for seven years. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 12. York.

Licence, upon fine of 40 marks, for the abbot and convent of Roche (de Rupe) to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 10l. a year.

March 13. York.

John de Ferariis, going to Gascony on the king's service, has letters nominating John de Annesle and John Kyng his attorneys until Easter and for the year then next ensuing.

Hamo de Ille, John de Annesle the younger, Nicholas de Ledyngton and William Garzun, going with John de Ferariis as above, have like letters nominating John Kyng and Thomas de Brocworthe.

March 16. York.

Acquittance for Robert de Barton, bailiff of the king's manors of Penreth, Soureby and Werk in Tyndale, for 100l. paid by him in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, out of the issues of those manors.

Appointment, during pleasure, of Master John de Percy, king's clerk, to be a chamberlain of the Exchequer in the place of Henry de Lutegarshale, late one of the chamberlains. By K., on the information of W. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.

Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer, or his deputy.

March 14. York.

Acquittance for the abbot of Roche for 40 marks paid by him in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which he made with the king for licence to acquire a lay tenement and also for a confirmation of the charters of his house. By bill of the Wardrobe.

Acquittance for the mayor and commonalty of the city of York for 400 marks paid by them in the Wardrobe on 17 March, 5 Edward II., to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which they made with the king for the confirmation of their charters. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 17. York.

Grant to Master John de Nassington the elder, king's clerk, he having made a payment in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, keeper of the Wardrobe, of the custody of the lands in Molscroft, Scrubbes and Walkynton, co. York, of Roger de Scotre, tenant in chief, during the minority of Elizabeth his daughter and heiress, and further in case of her death he is to have the custody until such time as, if she lived, she would attain full age. The lands are extended at 17l. 18s. 8d. a year. By K.

March 11. York.

Grant to John de Ergadia of the Templars' manor of Neusom, co. York, with its members, and also of the fruits of their church of Whytekirk, which are in the king's hands, to hold without committing waste until further orders. By K., on the information of the bishop of Chester.

March 12. York.

Grant in enlargement of the preceding one to John de Ergadia of the corn, stock and all goods in the manor of Neusom. By K., on the information of the bishop of Chester.

March 17. York.

Grant to the prior and convent of Boulton in Craven, in consideration of a release granted by them to the king for 16l., in which he is bound to them for corn and other victuals bought from them for his use, and also of a fine of 20 marks which they have paid in the Wardrobe, of licence to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 20 marks a year. By K.

March 20. York.

Presentation of William de Ayremynne to the church of Whitberne in the diocese of Durham, in the king's gift by reason of the late voidance of the see of Durham. By K.

MEMBRANE 14.

March 7. York.

Inspeximus and confirmation to the prior and convent of Bridlington of divers grants, confirmations and quit-claims, viz. by William de Cantilupo and Matilda his wife, of a messuage, 4 carucates of land, and 10l. of rent, together with villeins and their sequels and chattels, and the homages and services of their free tenants in Bridlington; by Ralph de Neville, of half a carucate of land in Fivale; by Osbert Manaunt, of Hundmaneby, of one bovate of land and a toft in Hundemanby; by Gilbert de Gaunt, earl of Lincoln, of sufficient pasture for 500 sheep in the field of Hundemaneby, with a site for a sheep-fold containing 2 acres in one part thereof; by William Malebisse, of his land in Fordon which he held in his demesne with his part of the capital messuage pertaining to the same, together with a pasture called 'del Halclif,' and also 8 bovates of land together with three parts of one bovate, 7 tofts, 7 bondmen with their issues and chattels in Fordon, and one croft in Arnesdale; by William de Siwardby and Lecelina his wife and Agnes daughter of Ernald de Marton, of a bovate of land and a toft in Marton; by the same William de Siwardby, of that bovate of land in Siwardby held by Andrew son of Adelwyne, of the same Andrew with his issues and chattels, and 1½ bovates of land and a third part of 2 bovates of land there, and further of a confirmation also by him of all grants which Osbert de Siwardby and Lecia his daughter made to them; by William son of Ralph de Wylardby, of 6 bovates of land and 3 tofts in Siwardby; by Osbert de Siwardby, of a capital messuage in the same place, of 5 bovates of land and 2 parts of 2 bovates of land, and of 2 tofts with a meadow there; by William Ratun of 2 bovates of land and 2 tofts in the same town; by Stephen de Maynille, of 6 bovates of land and 3 tofts there; by John son of Arnald de Marton, of a toft in Marton; by Luke Silver, of 2 strips (seliones) of land in that town; by Juliana daughter of Ralph de Flamburgh, of 2 bovates of land and 2 tofts there; by Agnes daughter of Ernald de Marton, of 4 bovates of land and 4 tofts there; by Walter de Marton, of lands in Siwardby and Marton with pasture for 100 sheep in the same towns; by Thomas son of Robert de Siwardby, of land in the same plots in those towns; by Walter son of Richard de Grendale, of a bovate of land and a toft in Grendale and of 2 other bovates of land in the same place; by Robert the Constable of Flaynburgh, of a bovate of land in Flainburgh; by William de Perci, of 2 bovates of land in Kernetby; by Malger de Bucketon, of 2 bovates of land and one toft in Buketon; by John son of Thomas de Buketon, of 2 bovates of land and one toft in the same town, and of Nicholas son of Wydo de Buketon with his issues and chattels; by Robert son of Alexander de Buketon, of lands in the same town; by Asketil son of Hervey de Buketon, of 2 bovates of land and a toft in Benton, and of 2 other bovates and 3 acres of land with a toft there; by Walter de Bovincton, of a bovate of land and a toft there; by Alice daughter of Joceline Buc of Eston, of 3 bovates of land and a moiety of a toft in Eston; by Margaret daughter of Goceline Buch of Usinton, of 4 bovates of land and a toft in the same town; by Malger de Ricton of 2 bovates and a toft in Ricton; by Geoffrey de Cokefeld, of a bovate of land and a toft there, and also of 2 bovates of land and a toft in the same town; by Hawisia daughter of Thomas de Etton of 1⅓ bovates of land and 1⅓ tofts in the same place; by John de Rudestain, knight, of 4 bovates of land and a toft in Ruddestain; by Richard son of Stephen de Spineto, of 2 bovates of land and one toft there; by John son of Robert son of Edulph de Killum, of a bovate of land there; by Alan son of Malger the knight (militis) of Ruddestain, of 2 bovates of land and a toft there; by John de Ruddestayn, rector of a moiety of the church of Suthferiby, of 4 bovates of land and 3 tofts in the same town, and of Bartholomew son of Matilda, Richard son of William son of Arundel and Alice and Beatrice, sisters of the same Richard, his bondmen and neifs, with their issues and chattels; by Beatrice sometime the wife of John de Brigham, of 2 bovates of land and a toft in the same town; by Malger son of Robert de Ruddestayn, of a carucate of land there; by Henry de Bovelton and Joan his wife of Killum, of a toft and 2 bovates of land in Killum; by Christiana daughter of Stephen Bugevaunt of Killum, of 2 bovates of land in the same town; by Robert Wyles of Loutorpe, chaplain, of 2 bovates of land and a toft there; by Richard de Harpham, rector of the church of Burton Anneys, of half a carucate of land with tofts in Grancemore, and of Thomas de Gemeling and Walter Hermer, his bondmen, with their issues and chattels; by Ralph son of Alan de Frisemarisco, of 2 bovates of land in Loutorpe; by Philip son of Alan de Scoulecotes, of a bovate of land and a toft in Nafferton, and of Norman, his serf (servo), with his issues and chattels; by William the Constable (constabularius) of Flainburgh, of a bovate of land and a toft in the same town; by Richard de Nafferton, clerk, of a bovate of land and a toft there; by William son of Emma de Haterbergh, of a bovate of land and a toft in the same place; by William de Nafferton son of Roger Despenser (dispensatoris), of 2 bovates of land and a toft therein; by Matilda, prioress of Swynne and the convent of that place, of 10 bovates of land and 8 tofts in Fraistingthorpe, and of their bondmen with their issues and chattels; by Thomas de Alost, of 2 bovates of land and a toft there, and of half a carucate of land, also of divers other lands with his marsh, meadows, pastures and turbaries in the same town, of 2 bovates of land and a toft, of a moiety of a carucate of land with a mill, of Godwin Surense with his issues and chattels, of the service and homage of Henry de Kartorpe, of all his right which he has in him and in land which he held in the same town, and of his capital messuage there; by Simon de Alost, of a bovate of land and a toft there, and also of a bovate of land and 2 tofts in the same town; by Ernald son of William de Buketon, of half a carucate of land with tofts there; by Thomas son of John de Melsa, of 3 bovates of land and a close there; by Gregory son of William de Flaineburgh, of 2 bovates of land and 2 tofts there; by William son of William de Buketon, of the service of William 'in the Thistles' for a bovate of land and half a toft there, and also of a release by him of 8d. of rent which the prior and convent were wont to pay to him for fines of wapentake, and for a carucate of land there; by Henry de Pokelington, of 3⅓ bovates of land and 2 tofts in the same town; by Stephen de Alost, of 6 bovates of land and 3 tofts, with all his men in that town, together with their issues and chattels; by William de Boyville, knight, and Joan his wife, of the manor and town of Little Kelk, as well in demesne as bondage, with the homage and services of their free tenants there, and all their other appurtenances, as well in Brundone as Arderne, together with the way beyond the moor of Burton; also a release made by the same Joan, in her widowhood, of the said manor and town of Little Kelk, and of all the land which was sometime of the prior and canons in the town of Little Kelk, together with a meadow called 'Stevenholm' with its appurtenances as well in Great Kelk as in Gemeling, Karthorpe and Risceby, and also of land in Little Kelk called Brundune and Arderne, with a meadow in the same town and a way beyond the moor of Burton; by Thomas de Crohum, of 2 bovates of land and a toft in Collum; by Mary sometime the wife of Ivo de Willardeby, of sufficient pasture for 300 sheep in the wold (waldo) of Brumpton, of 29½ acres and 2 perches of land and a toft in Brumpton and of a rent of ½ a mark in the same town; by R. son of Ran[ulph] de Brumpton, of a carucate and 46 acres of land, sufficient pasture for 800 sheep, and a meadow called the New Meadow, in the same town; by Henry son of Simon Scrope, of the services for 2 bovates of land in Folketon, 2 bovates of land in Willardeby, and for one bovate in Hunmanby, of 2 bovates of land and 3 tofts with a meadow, pasture and turbary in Folketon and of all his land in Flotemanby, which he held in demesne, with a toft there, also of other 2 bovates of land in the same town, with a meadow, a toft and pasture and turbary, and also the services and homage of Walter Saukes, for 2 bovates of land there; by Richard de Lascy, lord of Folketon, of the digging every year of 50 cart-loads of turves in the marsh and turbary of Folketon with free ingress and egress and pasture for 300 sheep (bidentibus) in the same town; by William Bard of Butterwyk son of Durand, of a bovate of land and toft in Flixton; by Robert son of Ralph de Crohum, of land in Crohum; by Ralph de Bradelay, of 2 tofts and 3 bovates of land in the same town; by James de Collum, of 2 bovates of land there; by Walter de Raymir, of 2 bovates of land, a toft, and 12d. of rent in the same town; by Robert de Crohum, of 24 acres and 2 perches of land there; by Bartholomew son of Peter Salvayn, of 2 bovates of land and a toft there; by Gerard Salvayn, of 3 bovates of land and 2 tofts in the same place; by A. de Wilardby, of 2 bovates of land in Wilardby; by Adelard de Wilardby, of 20½ acres of land there; by Henry de Wilardby, of the church of Wilardby and ½ carucate of land in the same town, also of 7 bovates of land and sufficient pasture for 500 rams (arietibus), of the entire pasture in the demesne of the pasture of the town, of Theobald son of Legolsus and his children and of a toft in the same town;

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by Frethesanta de Wilardby, of her demesne in the land late of Adelard de Willardby, knight, her grandfather, in Willardby; by Richard son of Alard de Willardby, of a toft and a bovate of land in the town of Willardby, by S. abbot of Rievaulx and the convent of that place, of 10½ acres of land, and also of pasture for 300 sheep in Willardby; by Jordan de Maynthorpe, of 13 acres of land there; by William de Neville, of 3 bovates of land and a toft at fee farm and 2 bovates of land quit of all secular services, and also of 2 other bovates of land in the same town; by Philip the chaplain of Willardby, of a bovate of land there; by Matilda, Agnes and Emma, daughters of Roger son of Henry de Willardby of a bovate of land there; by Emma daughter of Roger de Willardby, of a bovate of land there; by Eustace son of William de Neville, of a rent of 8d., and the homage and service of William Leke of Nonington for a bovate of land and a toft in the same town and a release of a rent of one mark; by Robert son of William de Roston in Pikeringlithe, of the homage and service of William son of Robert de Siwardby for tenements in Burton Flemyng; by William de Ros and Eustachia his wife, of all lands and fees which the prior and canons held of their fee in the same town; by Gilbert son of Gilbert de Gaunt, of the lands which the prior and canons held of the tenure, sometime of Geoffrey Beriot, of his fee there; by Henry de Galmeton, of lands in Staxtona; a remise by John son of Edmund Phiton of Great Couton, of all farms, customs, possessions and lands of his fee in Great Couton; by William son of Robert the Constable (constabularii), of a bovate of land in Nafferton; by Roger son of William de Moubray, of all the land in Askeham held by them of the gift of William son of Roger de Askeham, and of the services of Herbert de Holdernesse for 2 bovates of land, of Master Richard de Arnhale for half a carucate of land, of the rector for the time being of the church of Askeham for lands in Askeham, and of the service of William de Waleton for a tenement in the same town and a rent of one mark; a confirmation by G. de Gaunt, earl of Lincoln, of all grants which his father and his men made to them, grant also by himself of the entire town of Baesingaby with all its appurtenances in Hilderthorpe, Wynelesthorpe, and Fordona, one carucate of land in Barton and the entire town of Spetone with its appurtenances, his demesne in the meadow of Ravenesclif and of that which Walter son of Bertin and Owen de Hundemaneby held in the same meadow, of Burton with its appurtenances as well in demesne as in the services of those who hold from him in that town, of the church of Baemburgh, a carucate of land in the town of Baemburgh and of the services of his free tenants there; a release by Gilbert son of Gilbert de Gaunt of all farms, customs, suits and services as well of courts as of other matters which the prior and canons were accustomed to do to him by reason of their tenures which they held of his fee in the counties of York and Lincoln, and also a confirmation to them of all grants of his ancestors; by W. de Forz, earl of Albemarle, of the church of Otringham with half a carucate of land and also 3 bovates one perch and 14½ acres of land with 2 tofts and a garden in Otringham, the church of Sprottale, and 3 bovates and 3 tofts of land in the town of Sprottele, of 2 bovates of land and a toft in Ledbriston, 2 bovates of land and a croft in Winketton, the entire marsh of Halitreholm, all the land between Mikelneflet and the New Dyke in length from the Hull, and of the entire New Dyke from the town of Halitreholm, 1½ bovates of land and a toft in Biford, 14 bovates of land in Briniston, a carucate, 4 bovates and 8½ acres of land with 2 tofts in Schirlington and of the liberty of 4 bovates in Bovington and of 6 bovates of land and 30s. in Attingwik, the pasture of Haiburne, half a carucate of land in Flinton, and 2 bovates of land and half a toft in Schirlington; by John son of Ralph de Wyham, of a bovate of land in Wyham; by Robert son of Robert de Tateshale, of 20 acres of land in Lunde, and also of another 6 acres of land there; by Robert son of Ralph de Wilheby, of the service for the land held from him in Wyham by Benedict de Brevecourt; by Conan son of Elias de Holebeche, of lands and a salt-pit in Holbeche; by Conan son of Elias de Cuton of a salt-pit and 4 acres of land in the same town with common of digging turves sufficient for one salt-pit (salinam) in the marsh of Holebeche; by Thorald son of Ralph de Gosle, of a bovate of land in Gosle; by Walter de Ver, of the site of a sheep-fold with a toft and pasture for 300 sheep in the same town; by Peter de Fribois, of a bovate of land in Barue in exchange for a like quantity of land in Biford; by Robert son Walter de Gaunt, of the entire herbage in Swaledale in length towards the west from Herchai to the torrent called the 'Hawardesdalebek,' and in length from the river Swale towards the south as far as his lands extend, saving to him all deer, beasts and trees, and also of liberty to make hay in the said pasture, whenever they will, and to have sufficient material in his wood without felling trees, to make houses and a fold for two vaccaries whenever they have need, and to have branches for making houses in the vaccaries and for firewood in the said vaccaries whenever necessary, and a toft and 26 acres of land in Barton, also of the service of Gerard son of Ralph de Feriby with all his land which he held from earl Gilbert de Gaunt; by Richard de Bareville, of 2 bovates of land and a toft in the same town; by Adam de Amundavilla, of a toft and 27 acres of land in Scotelthorpe; by Robert de Amundavilla, of 14 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in Edenham and Scotelthorpe, of one acre of land in the same town of Edenham, also of 13 acres of land in that town with half a bovate and one rood of land with a toft and divers other small parcels of land in Scotelthorpe; by Agnes de Amundavilla, of 9 strips (seliones) of land in Edenham, 3 strips in Scotelthorpe and 2 acres in Edenham; by Gilbert de Gaunt, of pasture for 400 sheep, 18 oxen and 10 cows with one bull in Edenham, and pasture for 40 swine in the same town and in his wood there for his time without pannage, and of the court of the said prior and convent for their men, and of power to hold them free from every exaction of tallages, aids and all other burthens. By fine of 50 marks contained in another charter.

March 20. York.

Grant to Robert de Hastanges, in compensation for lands granted to him by the late king, who subsequently resumed them, of divers lands in Scotland, viz. the lands late of Robert de Kethe in Lothian, of Thomas de la Haye in Heryet, Rasawe, Ledyset and Garvok in Lothian, and in Estrefelton and Philipston, of Peter de Pontekyn in Pontekyn in the barony of Muscleburgh, of Edmund de Rameseye in Cokepen in Lothian, of Godfrey Brun in Comberculston, of Geoffrey de Fressingley in Westerdodynston, and of Aymer de Haudon in Urkeston, the king's Scotch enemies and rebels, to hold along with lands in Broxmuthe and Byres with their fees, advowsons, forfeitures and other appurtenances to the value of 300 marks of land a year. If the value of these lands fall short of that sum, the king is to make good the deficiency out of the lands of other rebels in the neighbouring places where it shall be most convenient, whilst any issues in excess thereof are to be paid over to the king. The late king for his good service had made a grant to him of divers lands in Scotland, viz. of Nicholas de Soules in Tulk and Cluny, of Roger le Mareschal in 'la Halle del Mire' of Rowmannok, of David de Breghyn in Lyiardwode, of Nigel de Cokburne in Meget, of John le Mareschal in Toestrother, of John de Sancto Michaele in Hevisid, of Roger de Aylmer in Aylmer, the manor of Byres late of Alexander de Lyndesey, the lands of Agnes de Vescy in Appeltrerygg, the manor of Ecford late of Geoffrey de Moubray, the manor of Broxemuthe late of Thomas Randolf, and that of Maxewelle late of Herbert de Maxwelle, Scotch rebels, together with the knights' fees, advowsons of churches, forfeitures and all their appurtenances to the value of 300 marks a year, to hold at will until he should provide for him elsewhere land to that value. Subsequently the late king resumed those lands, the lands of Broxemuthe and Byres excepted, and restored them to the former lords thereof, who had come into his peace. By K.

March 25. York.

Mandate directed to sheriffs, bailiffs, and other ministers of the king for the arrest of all persons attempting by citations, appeals, or in any other manner to disturb Stephen de Malo Lacu, king's clerk, in the peaceable possession of that prebend in the church of Aukeland, lately held by Geoffrey de Vesano, to which the king has collated him. By K., on the information of E. de Malo Lacu.

Prohibition directed to all ecclesiastical persons against all persons attempting by pretext of any commission to disturb Stephen de Malo Lacu, king's clerk, in the possession of the above-mentioned prebend in the church of Aukeland, to which the king collated him.

March 27. York.

Appointment, during pleasure, of Richard de Crumbwelle, king's clerk, to be a chamberlain of the Exchequer in the place of Henry de Lutegarshale, lately one of the chamberlains. By K.

Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and chamberlains of the Exchequer.

Mandate to Master John de Percy that he is not in future, by reason of a commission lately made to him by the king touching that office, to meddle with it.

MEMBRANE 12.

March 16. York.

Inspeximus and confirmation of an exemplification, dated 28 January, 35 Edward I., granted on account of the breaking of the seal of the charter of a grant made by king Henry III. to the brethren of the hospital of St. John, Northampton, of licence to hold whatever they had acquired, or should afterwards acquire by gifts, purchase, or in frank almoin. Witnesses: Thomas the Chancellor and H. de Essex, constable of Gosceline de Baillol. By K., on the information of E. de Malo Lacu.

Grant, for one year, dating from the Purification next and for seven years then next ensuing, in enlargement of a grant for seven years dating from the Feast of the Purification, 35 Edward I., to the bailiffs and burgesses of the town of Scardeburgh of quayage upon all wares brought for sale into their town. By a fine contained in a charter confirming their charters.

Grant to Master John de Nassyngton the elder, upon payment of 83l. 6s. 8d. by him as a fine in the Wardrobe, as well by the Lands of Geoffrey de Sellyng as of Roger de Wingefeld and others, of the custody, during the minority of the heir, of the lands of Roger de Scotre, tenant in chief, in Molescroft, Scrubbes and Walkyngton, co. York.

March 18. York.

Protection, for one year, for the prioress of St. Clement's, York. By K., on the information of the treasurer.

March 16. York.

Pardon to Master Roger de Heselarton, king's clerk, of the trespass that he is said to have committed in the forest of Galtres by taking a deer and carrying it away. By K.

March 19. York.

Acquittance for the abbot and convent of Thornton for 40 marks paid by them in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which they made with the king for a licence to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 10l. a year. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 22. York.

Grant to Thomas de Nova Haya, king's clerk, of the prebend in the church of Langecestre, lately held by Master John de Roma, in the king's gift by reason of the late voidance of the bishopric of Durham. By K., on the information of brother J. de Lenham.

Mandate in pursuance to R. bishop of Durham.

March 20. York.

Licence for the abbot and convent of Thornton-upon-Humber, upon fine of 40 marks made by them in the Wardrobe, to acquire in mortmain lands and rents to the value of 10l. a year.

Vacated and surrendered upon the acquisition by the abbot and convent 18 May, 15 Richard II., of lands to that value.

Grant, for life, to Mary Maunsel, the king's first nurse, of 100s. a year, to be received at the hands of the chamberlain of Karnervan out of the yearly issues of the king's mills at Karnarvan. By K., on the information of brother J. de Lenham.

Mandate in pursuance to the chamberlain of Karnarvan.

March 17. York.

Acquittance to the mayor and citizens of York for 400 marks, paid by them in the Wardrobe to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which they made with the king for the confirmation of the charters of his progenitors, for the grant of divers liberties and also for a grant of seven plots of vacant land in their city, for which they are to pay a fixed rent at the Exchequer. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 24. York.

Appointment, during pleasure, of Robert de Foxton, king's clerk, to the office of chirographer before the justices of the Bench. By K.

Mandate in pursuance to William de Bereford and the other justices of the Bench.

Feb. 24. York.

Protection, for one year, for William de Melton, parson of the church of Brigham. By K.

March 24. York.

Acquittance for Roger de Wellesworthe, escheator beyond Trent, for 50l., paid by him in the Wardrobe out of the issues of his bailiwick, to Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe. By bill of the Wardrobe.

March 27. York.

Presentation of John de Pelham to the church of Symundburne, in the diocese of Durham. By K.

March 22. York.

Confirmation to the abbot and canons of Thornton of grants to them by the prior and convent of Gyseburne of the church of Kelsterne and of 6 bovates of land in Kelsterne; by Matilda de Baiocis, daughter of Hugh de Baiocis, of the said church of Kelsterne, with 2 bovates of land and a toft appertaining to the church, also of 6 bovates of land of her demesne in the same town, together with all the easements in that town which the canons of Gyseburne had granted to them ; by William son of William de Baiocis, of a toft there; by William Vylayn, of 5 acres of land in the fields of the town and pasture for 60 sheep in the common pasture; by Henry son of Gilbert, of pasture for six score sheep in the same common pasture ; by the abbot and monks of Louth Park, of half a bovate of land which they had granted to the church of St. Elena, Kelsterne; so that the abbot and canons of Thornton may have in the common pasture in the territory of Kelsterne 500 sheep and 16 sheep by the hundred of six score; by Roger de Cottyngham son of Walter de Cottyngham, of the homage and services of Eufemia de Sancto Lucio and Robert Harde for lands in Ryseby ; by Eufemia de Sancto Lucio, sometime wife of Roger de Nevilla, of a rent in Ryseby ; by William son of Peter de Audeburgh, of a bovate of land in Audeburgh formerly held by Hugh atte Kirke together with a toft held by Lambert Ruffus; by Simon de Glouvernia, of the bovate of land and toft in Aldeburgh which he held from Master Thomas de Grymston ; and by William de Ros, lord of Hamelak, son of Robert de Ros, of his capital messuage and 3 bovates of land in Arnhale in Holdernesse, and of whatever he held in the town and territory of Arnhale. By a fine contained in another charter.

March 27. York.

Acquittance for the abbot of Meaux for 20 marks, paid by him in the Wardrobe to Inglelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe, for a fine which he made with the king for the confirmation of the charter of the house. By bill of the Wardrobe.

Presentation of Richard de Immere, upon the resignation of Adam de Lymbergh, to the church of Rye in the diocese of Chichester. By K.

MEMBRANE 11.

March 22. York.

Assignment to Peter de Gavaston, earl of Cornwall, of all receipts from the custom on wool, hides and wool-fells in the port of Berwick, to be received by him at the hands of the collectors there as soon as David de Breghyn shall have received a sum of money for the payment of which the issues of the custom of that port have been assigned to him. Peter de Gaviston is to receive the proceeds of the custom until he shall be satisfied in the sum of 408l. 11s. 8d., in which the king is indebted to him for provisions bought from him for his use, as well for the expenses of the household as for provisioning of castles in Scotland in the fifth year of his reign, as appears by a bill of the Wardrobe under the seal of Ingelard de Warle, king's clerk, keeper of the Wardrobe. [Fœdera.]

March 30. York.

Appointment, during pleasure, of Laurence de Pavely to the forestership of Whitelwode, which the king lately committed for life to Richard Damori, but which he subsequently resumed. By K.

Mandate in pursuance to Robert son of Payn, keeper of the forest beyond Trent, to deliver to him the said forestership.

March 25. York.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the abbot and convent of Leycestre by William Aumfelis of Thorpernald of three messuages in Labbeigate by Leycestre, and by Robert de Whiteby, clerk, of a messuage in the same town. By fine of 20s.

April 2. York.

Admission of Peter de Shevedon, to be a king's chaplain. He is for the future to enjoy the prerogatives appertaining to such chaplains. By K., on the information of Roger de Northburgh.

April 1. York.

Pardon to the prior and convent of St. Denys, Southampton, for acquiring in mortmain, without licence from the late king, from William de Arundell, a messuage and four shops in Southampton; with restitution of the same. By fine of 5 marks.

Writ of aid, for fifteen days, for Ralph Spray, king's serjeant, whom the king is sending towards Durham to purvey flesh and fish for his use on his way to Durham. By K.

The like for the under-mentioned purveyors, viz.—

Adam le Chaumberlayn of flesh and fish.

John de Hereford and Roger Pate of bread and wheat.

Nicholas de Stafford of hay, oats and litter.

Thomas de Ledered of brushwood, litter, rushes and other necessaries for the king's chamber.

Peter de Cristway of poultry.

Roger de Hemelhamstede of poultry.

Thomas de Langedon and John Frend of ale.

John de Harou, king's scullion, of whatever appertains to his office.

April 3. York.

Grant to William de Hillum, king's clerk, of the archdeaconry of Tevydale in the church of Glasgow, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the see of Glasgow being in his hands. By K.

Mandate in pursuance to the bishop of Glasgow, or his vicegerent, the bishop being absent beyond the seas.

April 2. York.

Protection, for two years, for brother Robert, abbot of Bardeneye, going beyond seas. By K.

He also has letters nominating Robert Breton and William de Middelton of Killum his attorneys for the same time.

Protection, for two years, for John de Dymeton, clerk. By C.

He also has letters nominating Hugh de Walton and William de Baumburgh his attorneys for the same time.

April 1. York.

Mandate to John de Castre, as he wishes to avoid the king's displeasure, to deliver the county of Cumberland and town of Carlisle with all rolls, writs, memoranda and other matters touching the county and town, together with all issues thereof received by him since Michaelmas to Andrew de Hertcla, to whom on 15 October, 1311, the king, by his letters patent by ordinance of the Council, committed during pleasure the custody of the county and town from Michaelmas day then last passed. In ignorance of such commission the king subsequently granted the same custody to John de Castre to hold at will, but wishing that the act of the Council should be observed, he made a grant of the county and town to Andrew de Hartcla to hold from the original date. The king is much astonished on learning from the complaint of Andrew de Hartcla that John de Castre has not obeyed the former mandate.

April 2. York.

Safe-conduct, for one year, for John de Faleyse, whom queen Isabella is sending to divers parts of the realm for robes and other things appertaining to her Wardrobe. Carriage is to be provided for him whenever he, on behalf of the queen, makes requisition for it. By K.

April 4. York.

Licence, for life, for William de Gra of York, king's citizen, to hunt with his own dogs in Galtres forest, co. York, hares and foxes, except during fence month. By K.

April 3. York.

Restoration to Peter de Gavaston, earl of Cornwall, of the custody of the office of justice of the forest on this side Trent. Before the king had granted power to the earls and barons to regulate the state of his household and the realm, he had granted for life and good behaviour the office of justice of the forest on this side Trent to John de Segrave the elder, who subsequently in consideration of a sum of money, which he received from Peter de Gavaston, surrendered the office for the use of the latter into the king's hands, who thereupon granted it for life to the earl. By force of the ordinance of the prelates, earls and barons, the king resumed the office and then granted it, during pleasure, to Henry de Percy, from whom the earl has bought it. By K.

Mandate in pursuance to Henry de Percy to deliver the office together with all rolls, memoranda and other matters touching it to Peter de Gavaston. [Fœdera.]