1321-2, membranes 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1

MEMBRANE 11.

Oct. 19. Tower of London.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Vannus Grandonis and his fellows, merchants of the society of the Spini, and Thomas Brodyng, keepers of the manor of Gedeneye.

Oct. 18. Tower of London.

Pardon to John le Ray of Little Reynham and Etheldreda his wife for acquiring without licence to them and the heirs of John, 10 acres of land and 11s. of rent in Little Reynham from Thomas de Hauvill, held in chief; with restitution thereof. By fine of 20s.

Oct. 19. Tower of London.

Licence for Joan la Mey to grant in tail to Robert le Mey 9 messuages, 80 acres of land, 4 acres of pasture and 5s. of rent in Causton, held in chief. By fine of 40s.

Oct. 23. Rochester.

Master Thomas de Foxton, going beyond the seas, has letters nominating Master Thomas de Carleton and John de Foxton his attorneys for two years.

Simple protection without clause for one year for Richard Tilloy, mayor of the town of Bristol. By K. on the information of Richard de Ayremynne.

Oct. 21. Eltham.

Protection, with clause volumus, until Easter for Andrew de Harcla, staying in the March of Scotland on the king's service. By p.s.

Oct. 19. Tower of London.

Pardon to John le Taverner, Robert Martyn and Thomas son of John le Taverner of Bristol of their outlawry in the county of Gloucester for not appearing before Henry le Spigurnel and his fellows, justices of oyer and terminer in that county, and of the abjuration of the realm which they afterwards made in the town of Bristol for the felonies which they acknowledged that they had committed in that county. By p.s.

The like to Robert Martyn.

Oct. 23. Rochester.

Safe conduct for one year for John de Wrotham, of the order of Friars Preachers, going on the king's affairs beyond the seas.

Oct. 25. Boxley.

Grant as a further favour to the aldermen, sheriffs, citizens and commonalty of the city of London that they may nominate any citizen to the mayoralty and present him at the Exchequer to take his oath there. The king had replevied to them until Michaelmas last the office of the mayoralty, which had been taken into his hands before the justices in eyre at the Tower of London and he had accepted their nomination of Hamo de Chigwell, to the office, for that period, and had delivered the custody thereof to the said Hugh, who still holds it. [Fœdera.] By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to the keeper of the office of the treasurership and the barons of the Exchequer to admit and take the oath from the person so presented at the Exchequer. [Fœdera.]

Oct. 18. Tower of London.

Grant for life to John de Britannia, earl of Richmond, of the return of writs and summonses in his town and soke of Boston, co. Lincoln. By p.s.

Oct. 25. Boxley.

Master Jordan Moraunt, going beyond the seas, has letters nominating William de Buterle and Henry de Sturreye his attorney for one year.

He has like letters nominating Richard de Crofton.

Oct. 25. Leeds.

Safe conduct for that period for the said Master Jordan, going beyond the seas on the king's business.

Oct. 21. Eltham.

Protection with clause volumus for one year for the prior of Lenton, going on the king's service beyond the seas. By p.s.

Oct. 23. Rochester.

Swanilda late the wife of Richard de Fey staying in England has letters nominating Richard de Fey and Henry Lyreis her attorneys in Ireland for two years.

Sept. 29. Tower of London.

Appointment, during pleasure, at the request of Geoffrey prior of Lenton, of William de Cossale, king's clerk, and Herbert Pouger, to be keepers of the priory and to apply the revenues to the discharge of its debts, and for the maintenance of the prior and convent. By p.s.

Nov. 3. Leeds.

Mandate to all persons in the castle of Tonebrigge to deliver it with its armour, victuals, &c., by indenture to Nicholas de la Beche and Richard de Grofhirst; as Bartholomew de Badelesmere, to whom it was originally committed as part of the lands of Hugh Daudele, the younger, forfeited to the king by judgment of the court, has disregarded the king's mandate to deliver it to Edmund de Wodestok, earl of Kent, his brother, to whom he has since granted it. By K.

Nov. 3. Leeds.

Simple protection without clause for one year for Nicholas de Clifford, prior of Blyth.

Nov. 5. Malling.

Licence for John le fiz Nichol to grant for life to William Martel his manor of Nymdesfeld, co. Gloucester, held in chief. By fine of 1 mark.

Nov. 10. Westminster.

Writ of aid for two years directed to the mayor, bailiffs and others of the town of Oxford in favour of William de Bircestre, burgess of that town, deputed by William de Ayremynne, king's clerk, to whom the king has granted for life the custody of the house of the Converts, London, to collect the rents due to the said house in that town.

Nov. 6. Tonbridge.

John de Goushull, parson of the church of Alyngton, going beyond the seas, has letters nominating William de Manthorp and Nicholas son of Michael de Spaldyng his attorneys for two years.

Nov. 5. Tonbridge.

Simple protection without clause for two years for the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Margaret, Huntyngdon, which is of the king's advowson.

Nov. 10. Westminster.

Ralph, count of Ew and Joan his wife, staying beyond the seas, have letters nominating Bartholomew de Whigton and Hugh Erl their attorneys for two years.

They have like letters nominating the same persons in Ireland.

Nov. 9. Eltham.

Pardon to Hugh le Tigheler of Lincoln for acquiring for life without licence the manor of Rouston, co. Lincoln, from Adam de Everyngham of Laxton, held in chief; with restitution thereof. By fine of 5 marks.

Oct. 20. Tower of London.

Licence for Thomas, earl of Lancaster to grant in frank almoin to Elias de Stapelton, parson of the church of Swaveton two acres of land there, held in chief, adjoining his dwelling-place for the enlargement thereof. By p.s.

MEMBRANE 10.

Nov. 13. Westminster.

Protection until Midsummer for Adam de Seleby, the serjeant whom Robert de Bardelby, king's clerk, parson of the church of Dodyngton, is sending to his church to sell his corn there and to bring part of it to London for the maintenance of his household.

Nov. 13. Westminster.

Pardon to William de Benham and Joan his wife for acquiring in tail without licence a messuage and a virgate of land in Mersbaldyngton, co. Oxford, from Richard de Morton, who held the same in chief as of the honor of Walingford ; with restitution thereof. By fine of ½ mark.

Nov. 11. Westminster.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of Wroxton by Walter de Burncestre of 3 messuages, a virgate, and 21 acres and 1 rood of land in Wroxton and Balscote, held of the priory and of the value of 2s. yearly, as appears by inquisition made by Richard de Rodeneye, escheator on this side Trent, in part satisfaction of 100s. yearly of land and rent which they have licence to acquire.

Nov. 17. Westminster.

Clemencia late the wife of John de Vescy, staying beyond the seas, has letters nominating Reyner de Cotum and Richard de Cley her attorneys in England for two years.

Nov. 14. Westminster.

Safe conduct, until the Purification, for Master Richard de Burton and Hugh de Burgh, king's clerks, whom the king is sending to the March of Scotland, to take measures for the safety of those parts against the Scottish enemies and rebels.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the abbess and convent of Godestowe by William de Burncestre of a toft in the suburb of Oxford in exchange for another toft there to be granted to him by the said abbess and convent. By fine of ½ mark.

Nov. 14. Westminster.

Pardon to the heirs and executors of the wills of Robert de Araz and Ralph le Fevre, sheriffs of London in the time of Edward I, of that which pertains to the king for the escape of Arnulph son of Robert de Mounteny from the prison of Neugate, and also of the chattels of the said Arnulph forfeited on that account, whereof they and the tenants of the lands and tenements late of the said Robert and Ralph were charged before Hervey de Stanton and his fellows, justices last in eyre at the Tower of London. By p.s.

Nov. 15. Westminster.

Grant to Master Adam de Ayremynne, king's clerk, of the deanery of Chester, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the see of Coventry and Lichfield. By K.

Mandate in pursuance to the guardian of the spirituality of that bishopric.

Presentation of the same Master Adam de Ayremynne to the said deanery. By K.

Nov. 19. Ongar (Angre).

Grant for life to Alice late the wife of Elias de Tyngewyk of 30l. yearly at the Exchequer in lieu of the farm of the regality and market of Derteford, co. Kent, lately granted to her for life as of that value, which the king afterwards granted amongst other lands to Edmund de Wodestok, earl of Kent. By K.

Nov. 22. Ongar.

Licence for the prior and convent of Coventry and the dean and chapter of Lichfield to elect a bishop on news being brought of the death of Walter, the late bishop, by William de Blaby, sacristan, and Simon de Franketon, cellarer, of Coventry, and Master John de Stratford and Philip de Turvill, canons of Lychefeld. By K.

Nov. 12. Westminster.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William de Loppedelle, parson of the church of Seleseye, to Thomas Whetston, vicar of the church of Bixle by Hastynges, of 3 acres of land and 12d. of rent in Bixle in augmentation of his vicarage. By fine of ½ mark.

Nov. 25. Ilford.

Robert, prior of Bath, staying in England, has letters nominating Robert Beon and Nicholas de Weston his attorneys in Ireland for two years.

Nov. 29. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum made by Richard de Rodeneye, late escheator on this side Trent, at the instance of Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of Bromholm by Henry de Sidestronde and Roger de Walsham of a fifth part of the manor of Baketon by Bromholm, co. Norfolk, which fifth part is held in chief as of the honor of Eye. By K.

Nov. 28. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Grant in fee simple to David de Strabolgi, earl of Athol, of the castle, manor and honor of Chilham, co. Kent, with knights' fees, advowsons and other appurtenances, late of Isabella de Dovor, his grandmother, which came to the hands of Edward I as an escheat and is now in the king's hands; conditionally upon his faithful adherence to the king. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Nov. 30. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Licence for Adam Gerard, chaplain, to enfeoff Bartholomew Gerard of a messuage, 25 acres of land, 2½ acres of meadow and pasture for 300 sheep in Fakenham and Euston, held in chief. By fine of 10s.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of Staverdale by William Wytheng and Joan his wife, of 18 acres of land in Batecombe by Breuton, upon the death of Richard le Taillur of Glastonbury and Eleanor his wife, who hold the same of them in dower of the said Eleanor, which are held of the priory, and are of the value of 2s. yearly, as appears by inquisition made by Richard de Rodeneye, late escheator on this side Trent, in part satisfaction of 10l. yearly of land and rent which they have licence to acquire.

Nov. 25. Ilford.

Grant for life to Giles de Ispania and Laurencia his wife of the houses and lands specified in the under-mentioned schedule late of William de Monte Ryvelli held and which by reason of his debts to the king are in the king's hands. By K.

Vacated because otherwise on the schedule attached.

Membrane 10—(Schedule).

Nov. 25. Ilford.

Grant to Giles de Ispannia, king's serjeant, and to Laurencia his wife, for their lives, of the houses, lands and tenements in Redynges, Burefeld, Whitele, Erle, Wenergh and Sunninges as well those late of Robert de Preston, which through a trespass of the said Robert came to the hands of Edward I and were by him granted to William de Monte Ryvelli for as long as they remained in his hands for that reason, as also those held by the said William on the day of his death, which came to the king's hands both for the said trespass and for the debts wherein the said William was bound to Edward I. By K.

Nov. 30. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Protection for Master Walter de Blyth, king's clerk, parson of the church of Worth in the diocese of Salisbury, in his possession of that church, which is of the patronage of the abbot and convent of Abyndon, and which he holds by reason of the right which the king holds or may hold on account of any preceding voidance of that abbey, which is also of the king's patronage. By K.

MEMBRANE 9.

Nov. 10. Westminster.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of Spaldyngg by Henry son of Lambert de Weston of 9 acres and 3 roods of land in Weston, of their own fee and of the yearly value of 9s. 9d., as appears by inquisition made by Richard de Rodeneye, escheator this side Trent, in part satisfaction of 20l. yearly of land which they have licence to acquire.

Nov. 14. Westminster.

Grant for one year to the bailiffs and good men of the town of Great Yarmouth, for the repair of their town, that the goods of merchants or aliens shall not be arrested for any debt of which they are not principal debtors, or pledges, or for the trespass of other persons in that town. By p.s.

Nov. 13. Westminster.

Presentation of William de Kyrkeby to the church of Cheddeseye in the diocese of Bath and Wells, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the land and heir of William de Monte Acuto, tenant in chief. By p.s.

Nov. 15. Westminster.

Protection with clause volumus, until St. Botolph's, for Thomas son of Richard de Hockele of London, staying in Ponthieu on the king's service. By K.

Nov. 11. Westminster.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Roger de Gildesburgh, parson of the church of Crauelegh.

Nov. 15. Westminster.

The like for Master Gilbert de Middelton.

Nov. 12. Westminster.

Pardon to Richard son of Roger de Boyfeld for acquiring in fee without licence from Henry de Lancastre a messuage and a moiety of a virgate of land in Hampton, held in chief. By fine of ½ mark.

Nov. 11. Westminster.

The like upon fine made by William Haliberd and Agnes his wife, to the said Agnes for acquiring in fee without licence to her and her heirs from Alice daughter of John Rewe a messuage and 6 acres of land in Turvey, and from Joan daughter of John Rewe and Walter her son 4 acres of land there ; with restitution thereof. By fine of ½ mark.

Nov. 14. Westminster.

Prohibition directed to all ecclesiastical persons from proceedings in derogation of the judgment of the king's court, whereby the king recovered against Henry, bishop of Lincoln, the collation to the prebend of Aylesbury in the church of St. Mary, Lincoln, and from molesting Master Robert de Baldok, king's clerk, whom the king has collated to it, in his possession thereof, by citing him to answer without the realm, touching his said collation. By K.

Nov. 16. Westminster.

Mandate to John de Sapy, late constable of the castle of Beaumaris, to deliver that castle with its armour, victuals, &c. by indenture and the shrievalty of Kaernarvon to Giles de Bello Campo, to whom the king has committed during pleasure the custody thereof, or to his attorney, as the king cannot do without the presence in his service of the said Giles. By p.s.

Nov. 12. Westminster.

Protection with clause volumus until Easter for Ralph de Gorges, the elder, lately on the king's service in the March of Wales and for that reason taken and imprisoned. By K.

Nov. 13. Westminster.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for the prior of Neuton Longevill.

Nov. 13. Westminster.

Licence for the abbot and convent of Pershore to appropriate in mortmain the church of St. Andrew, Pershore, in the diocese of Worcester, which is of their advowson. By fine of 100s.

Nov. 14. Westminster.

Grant for seven years to the bailiffs and good men of Great Yarmouth of murage. By p.s.

Nov. 12. Westminster.

Gilbert, abbot of Cîteaux, staying beyond the seas, has letters nominating Hugh de Sancto Lupo, his fellow monk, and John de Bekenesfeld his attorneys in England for three years. By fine of 40s. Lincoln. York.

Nov. 15. Westminster.

Writ of aid for Res ap Griffith, king's yeoman, appointed to levy all the forces, horse and foot, of West Wales and South Wales to suppress any insurrection in those parts. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

The like for Griffin ap Rees in North Wales. [Parl. Writs.]

Nov. 12. Westminster.

Pardon to Henry le White and Juliana his wife and Matilda, daughter of the said Henry, for acquiring without licence for their lives a messuage, 6 acres of land and pasture for 2 oxen, 4 cows, 4 bullocks, 1 beast for the plough, 1 foal and 60 sheep in Langeton from John le Waleys, held in chief. By fine of ½ mark.

Nov. 20. Ongar.

Grant to John de Britannia, earl of Richmond, king's kinsman, of the custody, during the minority of the heir, of the lands late of John de Northwode, tenant in chief; with the marriage of the heir. By K.

Mandate to Simon de Knottyngleye to deliver the said custody to him.

Margery de Cannynges and Isabella de Langeford, nuns of Wilton, bringing news of the death of Emma, late abbess, have letters for the prioress and convent of licence to elect. By K.

Nov. 20. Ongar.

Mandate to Hamo de Chiggewell, mayor of the city of London, to punish by imprisonment or other penalty all persons disobeying him and other ministers of the king in matters touching the keeping of the city, and all suspected persons frequenting the city and occasionally going there; and he shall not be charged or disquieted for any punishments he inflicts except before the king or by the king's special mandate. By K.

Nov. 16. Westminster.

Grant for the repair of the chapel of the house of the Converts, London, and of the ornaments thereof and of the buildings and in aid of the maintenance of the converts, of the deodands of the last eyre at the Tower of London, to be disposed of by William de Ayremynne, king's clerk, keeper of that house. By K.

This matter is notified to the sheriffs of London, as appears on the Close Roll under the same date.

Nov. 26. Ilford.

Pardon to Richard Councedieu of his outlawry for not appearing in the king's court before the justices to answer John de Ripariis of a trespass. By K.

Nov. 25. Ilford.

Safe-conduct until Easter for Robert Romayn and other servants, whom Mary, countess of Fiffe, staying in Scotland, is sending to London to buy cloths, jewels and other things for her chamber, on condition that they take back to Scotland no war horses or armour. [Fœdera.] By K. on the information of Richard de Ayremynne.

Nov. 30. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Simple protection without clause for one year for the burgesses, mariners and commonalty of the town of La Pole, co. Dorset. By K. on the information of Master R. de Baldok.

Nov. 18. Ongar.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for William Bathele, parson of the church of Bulewell.

MEMBRANE 8.

Nov. 14. Westminster.

Simple protection without clause for one year for Master Robert de Baldok, who holds of the king's collation the prebend of Aylesbury in the church of St. Mary, Lincoln. By K.

Nov. 13. Westminster.

Grant for life to John de Britannia, earl of Richmond, of the return of all writs and summonses in his town of Boston and in the sokes of that town, and in Gueyton and in all his lands in the county of Lincoln. By p.s.

Nov. 10. Westminster.

Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum made by the sheriff of York, for William son of William to stop a highway leading through his park of Emmeley, on condition that he make another way of like length and breadth on the west side thereof ; as it appears that the old way was 400 perches long by 40 feet broad, and the new way will be 380 perches long and 60 feet broad and will be more convenient for the country. By fine of 20s.

Nov. 12. Westminster.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the abbot and convent of Eynesham by John de Trillawe of a messuage, a toft, 2 acres 3 roods of land, and an acre of meadow in South Stoke (Stoke Abbatis) of their own fee, of the yearly value of 3s. 4d., as appears by inquisition made by Richard de Rodeneye, escheator on this side Trent, in part satisfaction of 20 marks yearly of land and rent which they have licence to acquire.

Nov. 12. Westminster.

Pardon to Arnald son of Robert de Mounteny for the death of Richard de Parys, 'chaloner,' and of any consequent outlawry. By p.s.

Pardon, at the request of John de Brytania, earl of Richmond, to John Bisshop, Thomas Senclyn, William le Mouner, Robert Bisshop, John de Reyndene, William Broun, Roger Dykex, John Kyng, John Bokeler, John le Barber, Richard Longeman, Richard le Longe, John Lovekyn, Adam Lyztfot, Walter Breton, Roger Mellere, Margery Scot and John le Barber of their outlawry in the county of Hertford for not appearing before Robert de Maddyngle, John de Bousser and Geoffrey atte Lee, justices appointed to hear and determine a trespass committed by them against Bartholomew de Badelesmere and Margaret his wife. By K.

Nov. 16. Westminster.

Power to J. bishop of Carlisle, the abbot of Holmcoltran, the prior of St. Mary's, Carlisle, Andrew de Hartcla, John de Penreth, knights, and Masters Michael de Hartcla, Richard de Burton and Hugh de Burgh to treat of a final peace with Robert de Brus and his adherents. By K.

Nov. 16. Westminster.

The like to them or any four of them to extend the existing truce, which should expire at Christmas. By K.

The like to the said Andrew or John to confirm by oath any extension of the truce made by the said bishop and others above-named. By K.

The like to the said bishop and others to grant safe-conduct to persons of Scotland who shall come into the realm to treat of the said business. By K.

The like to them of appointing keepers of such truce in Northumberland and the Marches and in Cumberland and the Marches. By K.

Mandate to all castellans, constables, keepers of towns and other ministers to observe such truce when it is made. By K.

Vacated because they were surrendered by the hand of H. de Burgo, as nothing was done therein.

Nov. 22. Ongar.

Mandate to Robert de Umframvill, earl of Anegos, and John de Fenwyk, sheriff of Northumberland, to restore to Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, his castle of Mitford, lately captured from him by Walter de Seleby and his accomplices, and recaptured by the said earl of Anegos and the sheriff. By K.

Writ of aid for Humphrey de Waleden appointed to survey the lands and tenements of Roger Damory, Bartholomew de Badelesmere and Hugh Daudele, the younger, in the counties of Essex, Hertford and Suffolk, and the corn, stock and goods therein, which are in the king's hands and to dispose of and make bailiffs and reeves for the custody thereof as shall be most for the king's benefit.

[Nov.] 26. Ilford.

Henry, parson of the church of Wydehaye, going beyond the seas, has letters nominating Philip de Farnham and Ralph de Burgo Sancti Petri his attorneys in England for one year.

Nov. 30. Pomfret-[on-Thames.]

Mandate to W. archbishop of Canterbury and the other prelates of that province about to assemble at the provincial council at London, to abstain from enacting or ordaining any matter concerning the crown, and to give credence to John de Brytannia, earl of Richmond, Edmund earl of Arundel and Master Robert de Baldok, king's clerk, archdeacon of Middlesex, on the king's behalf. [Parl. Writs, of. also Fœdera.] By K.

Nov. 30. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Grant to Master Robert de Baldok, king's clerk, of the prebend of Flyxton in the church of Lichfield, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the see of Coventry and Lichfield. By K. on the information of R. de Ayremynne.

Mandate in pursuance to the dean and chapter.

Nov. 28. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Presentation of William de Kyrkeby to the church of Worfeld, in the above-named diocese, in the king's gift for the same reason. By p.s.

Nov. 26. Ilford.

Bernard Chicat of Bordeaux, staying beyond the seas, has letters nominating Arnald Coguti of St. Emilion his attorney in England for two years.

Sept. 17. Harwich.

Pardon to John son and heir of John Filliol, tenant in chief, of the relief due for his inheritance on the death of his father. By p.s.

Nov. 30. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Mandate to W. archbishop of Canterbury and the prelates about to assemble at London at the provincial council to make no ordinances to the prejudice of the crown or realm. By K.

Letters of credence on this business are written to the said prelates as is contained in the Close Roll under the same date. [Parl. Writs.]

MEMBRANE 7.

Nov. 30. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Notification that the temporalities of the bishopric of Lincoln were in the king's hands from 12 January, 13 Edward II, the day of the death of J. the late bishop, until 5 August next following, on which day they were restored to H. the now bishop.

Nov. 28. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Pardon to John le Taverner, burgess of Bristol, of his outlawry for not appearing before Henry Spygurnel and his fellows, lately appointed justices of oyer and terminer touching the death of Alexander de Villers, who was killed in the county of Gloucester, and of his adjuration of the realm for the same. Grant also to him of all his lands and tenements and goods which belong to the king as escheats by reason of the said outlawry and abjuration. By p.s.

The like to Robert Martyn, burgess of Bristol. By K.

Nov. 28. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Pardon to John le Taverner and Thomas his son, burgesses of Bristol, of all their contempts, trespasses and disobediences against the king and his ministers committed in the town of Bristol and the suburb thereof, from 2 February, 5 Edward II, to 28 December 10 Edward II. By p.s.

The like to Robert Martyn, burgess of Bristol.

Nov. 28. Pomfret-on-Thames.

General pardon to the above John and Thomas his son. By p.s.

The like to the above Robert Martyn.

The like to the said John and Thomas of their outlawries in the county of Gloucester by reason of their not appearing before the above Henry Spygurnel and his fellows touching disobediences to the king and trespasses against Bartholomew de Badelesmere, William Randolf, John de London, John de Celario, Peter Fraunceys and John Snow. By p.s.

Nov. 30. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Commission to Thomas de Sandwyco, John de Segrave, Daniel de Brouham and William de Orlaston to levy 500 armed foot in the county of Kent and to conduct them to the king at Cirencestre by 13 Dec. By K.

The like to John Dabernoun, Peter son of Reginald and John de Boudon to levy 500 foot in the counties of Surrey and Sussex.

The like to Thomas de Lovayn, William de Marenny and Thomas de la Haye to levy 500 foot in the counties of Essex and Hertford.

Afterwards on 17 December the said Thomas, William and Thomas were commanded to levy and bring the said forces to the king as soon as possible. [Parl. Writs.]

Nov. 30. Pomfret-on-Thames.

Writ of aid for John de Bello Campo of Somersete and John Meriet appointed to assemble, if necessary, all the horse and foot of Somerset and Dorset against the king's insurgents ; and the sheriff is commanded to be aiding. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

The like for the following counties :—

William de Kyme and Peter le Bretun in the parts of Lindesey, co. Lincoln.

Andrew de Hartcla in Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmoreland.

Simon Warde in York.

Thomas Bardolf, John de Thorp and John Hauward in Norfolk and Suffolk.

Hugh de Courtenay and William Martyn in Cornwall and Devon.

John de Somery, John de Segrave, the elder, Ralph Basset and Peter de Monte Forti in Warwick, Leicester and Stafford.

Oliver de Ingham and Robert Lewer in Wilts and Berks. [Parl. Writs.]

Dec. 9. Isleworth.

The like for William Rydel, constable of Castle Barnard in the liberty and honor of the said castle in the bishopric of Durham, certain words excepted. [Parl. Writs.] By p.s.

Writ of aid for the said commissioners directed to the sheriffs of the above counties.

Letters on the same business are written to each of the above commissioners as is contained on the dorse of the close roll under the same date.

The like for the following counties :—

Thomas Bardolf, John de Thorp and John Haward in Norfolk.

Edmund de Hemmegrave, Thomas de Grey and John Haward in Suffolk.

Dec. 26. Cirencester.

William de Somervill in Gloucester and Worcester. By K.

Jan. 2. Worcester.

Nicholas de Kingeston, John de Tycheburn in Wilts. By K.

John de Scures in Southampton. By K.

Robert de Ardern, John de Brompton in Oxford and Berks. By K.

Feb. 18. Gloucester.

Walter Waldeshef in Derby. By K. [Parl. Writs.]

Nov. 30. Pomfret-on-Thames.

The prior of Lanthony by Gloucester, staying in England, has letters nominating Philip Bacun and Robert de Odynton his attorneys in Ireland for two years.

Dec. 3. Isleworth.

John son of Roger le Plomer of Norhampton, staying in England, has letters nominating John de Castro Godrici his attorney in Ireland for the same time.

Dec. 2. Isleworth.

Presentation of Richard de Wyrecestre to the church of Aston in Morthyng in the diocese of York, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the land and heir of William de Cantilupo, tenant in chief. By p.s.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Robert de Marchumle, parson of the church of Great Billyng.

Safe-conduct until Easter for the servants whom Master Walter de Istelep, late treasurer of Ireland, who has come to England to the king to render account for the time that he was treasurer, is sending to Ireland to purvey 80 quarters of wheat and 80 quarters of oats for the maintenance of himself and his household.

Dec. 4. Isleworth.

Power to John de Bermyngham, earl of Loueth, justiciary of Ireland, to remove such justices and other ministers of places put there by Roger de Mortuo Mari, when he was justiciary, as he shall find inefficient and to appoint others in their places. [Fœdera.] By p.s.

Nov. 15. Westminster.

Licence for Robert de Holand and Matilda his wife to assign the manors of Brackele and Halse, co. Northampton, and a third part of the manor of Shepeshed, co. Leicester, held in chief, to Adam de Preston and William de Wirkesworth and for them to regrant the same to the said Robert and Matilda for their lives, with successive remainders to Robert son of the said Robert de Holand and the heirs of his body, Thomas his brother, Alan brother of Thomas, the heirs male of Robert and Matilda, and to the right heirs of Matilda. By fine of 20 marks.

Dec. 6. Westminster.

Writ of aid for Oliver de Ingham and Robert Lewer appointed to seize into the king's hands all the lands and goods of Roger Dammory, Hugh Daudele, the younger, Philip de la Beche, Henry le Tyes, John de la Beche, Philip, Robert and Edmund brothers of the said John, John Giffard of Brymmesfeld, John Mautravers, the younger, William de Whitefeld, Nicholas de Percy, and Bartholomew de Badelesmere in the counties of Oxford, Berks, Wilts and Gloucester. By K.

Dec. 7. Westminster.

Commission to Oliver de Ingham and Robert Lewer to arrest Roger Dammory, Hugh Daudele 'le fitz,' Bartholomew de Badelesmere, Philip de la Beche, Henry de Tyeys, John de la Beche, Philip, Robert and Edmund his brothers, John Giffard of Brymmesfeld, John Mautravers 'le fitz,' William de Whitefeld and Nicholas de Percy ; the sheriffs, in whose bailiwicks the said Roger and others may be found, are to commit them to prison. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

MEMBRANE 6.

Dec. 5. Westminster.

Appointment during pleasure, with the assent of queen Isabella, of Oliver de Ingham to the custody of the corpus only of the castle of Marlebergh, which she holds for life of the king's grant, saving to her all the issues and profits of the said castle. By K.

Mandate to the queen to deliver the corpus of the castle to him by indenture.

The like appointment of Robert Lewer to the custody of the corpus of the castle of Devises, which the queen also holds. By K.

Like mandate to the queen.

Dec. 5. Westminster.

Pardon to Thomas Herewold of London, 'spycer,' of his outlawry in the county of Norfolk for not appearing before the king to answer James de Sutton of Boston on a plea of trespass. By K. on the information of Richard de Ayremynne.

Dec. 6. Westminster.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for the abbot of Donekeswelle.

The like for the following :—

Hugh de Courteneye.

Eleanor de Courteneye.

Margaret de Meles.

Dec. 8. Westminster.

Simple protection without clause for one year for Joan late the wife of James de Bohoun.

Dec. 6. Westminster.

John de Hothum, bishop of Ely, staying in England, has letters nominating Elias de Assheburn and Alexander Aptot his attorneys in Ireland for two years.

Dec. 8. Westminster.

Grant to Master Robert de Patrika, king's clerk, of the archdeaconry of Stafford in the church of St. Chad, Lichefeld, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the see of Coventry and Lichfield. By K. on the information of Richard de Ayremynne.

Vacated because otherwise below.

Dec. 7. Westminster.

Presentation of John de Donestaple to the church of Alresford, in the diocese of Winchester, in the king's gift by reason of the late voidance of the see. By p.s.

Dec. 6. Westminster.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Robert de Chissebeche.

Dec. 8. Westminster.

Protection with clause volumus for one year for Master John de Stretford, archdeacon of Lincoln, going beyond the seas on the king's service. By K.

He also has letters nominating Master Robert de Stretford and Master Thomas de Langetoft his attorneys for one year. By K.

He has, as executor of J. late bishop of Lincoln, like letters nominating the said Master Thomas de Langetoft and Nicholas de Welton.

Safe conduct for the said archdeacon.

Dec. 8. Westminster.

Safe conduct until Easter for the servants, whom Elias de Assheburn, king's yeoman, is sending to Ireland to purvey and bring to him 100 quarters of wheat for his maintenance.

Dec. 12. Reading.

Grant for five years to the mayor, bailiffs and good men of the town of Oxford of murage. By K. on the information of Richard de Ayremynne.

Dec. 13. Newbury.

Prohibition directed to all ecclesiastical persons against molesting Thomas de Staunton, king's clerk, in his possession of the church of Crundal, to which the king lately presented him; the king having recovered by judgment of the court before the king the presentation thereto belonging to him by reason of the late voidance of the bishopric of Winchester. [Fœdera.] By K.

Dec. 20. Cirencester.

Appointment during pleasure of Gilbert de Wygeton as clerk of the Great Wardrobe. By p.s.

Mandate to William de Cusance to deliver to him by indenture all things belonging to that office that are in his custody. By p.s.

Mandate to the keeper of the office of the treasurership and the chamberlains of the Exchequer to deliver to him money as he requires it for purveyances of those things that pertain to that office, charging the keeper of the said Wardrobe therewith. By p.s.

Dec. 23. Cirencester.

Simple protection without clause for two years for William de Irby, prior of Hereford. By K.

Writ de intendendo directed to the barons of the port of Dover for Simon Gyles, whom Edmund de Wodestok, earl of Kent, the king's brother, to whom the king has granted the wardenship of the said port, has appointed during his pleasure to be his deputy there.

Dec. 26. Cirencester.

Protection with clause volumus for one year for William de Deen going beyond the seas on the king's service. By K.

Dec. 25. Cirencester.

Writ de intendendo for James Beauflour, whom Stephen de Abyndon, king's serjeant and butler, has appointed during his pleasure to be his deputy in the port of London.

Jan. 20. Shrewsbury.

The like for James de Sutton, appointed in like manner to the said office in the town of Boston.

Dec. 26. Cirencester.

Writ of aid directed to the knights and others of the county of Gloucester for John de Hampton, sheriff of the county, and Robert de Aston, bailiff of the liberty of the abbot of Cyrencestre, whom the king has appointed to level the castle of Brymmesfeld. By K.

Dec. 27. Cirencester.

Protection for one year for the men and commonalty of the town of Cirencestre, their servants and goods. By K.

Dec. 27. Cirencester.

Grant for three years to the bailiffs and good men of the said town of Cirencestre of pavage. By K.

Jan. 18. Shrewsbury.

Grant for three years to the bailiffs and good men of the town of Wodestok of murage. By K.

Feb. 18. Gloucester.

The like for one year to those of the city of Hereford. By K.

Jan. 3. Worcester.

Henry de Belton and Richard de Athelingflet, monks of the house of Seleby, bringing news of the death of Simon their abbot, have letters for the prior and convent of licence to elect. By K.

Dec. 26. Cirencester.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Martin de Fisshacre.

The like for Margaret de Dynham.

Jan. 3. Worcester.

The like for the abbot of Pershore. By K.

Jan. 5. Worcester.

Simple protection without clause until Michaelmas for John de Peyto, William de Bycheford, William de Brunman, John de Clyve, Robert del Hawe, John de la Chaumbre and William le Messager. By K.

MEMBRANE 5.

Dec. 10. Reading.

Commission to John Mortein, Ralph son of Richard and Roger de Bello Campo, keepers of the peace in the county of Bedford, to select sixteen armed horsemen in that county to be with the king wherever he may be on Friday after St. Lucy the Virgin. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

The like to Ralph de Wedon, John de la Penne and Philip de Hardeshull, keepers of the peace in the county of Buckingham, to select fourteen armed horsemen in that county. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Dec. 12. Reading.

Commission to John de Mortein, Ralph son of Richard, and Roger de Bello Campo to preserve the peace and to see that the assize of arms is observed in the county of Bedford in pursuance of the statute of Winchester. [Fœdera: Parl. Writs.] By K.

The like in the under-mentioned counties, viz :—

Ralph de Wedon, John de la Penne and Philip de Hardeshull in Buckingham.

Henry Huse, John de Ifeld, Robert de Estden and John Filliol in Sussex.

William le Botiller of Wemme, Robert de Grendon, Roger Corbet of Haddele, and John de Felton in Salop. [Fœdera: Parl. Writs.]

1322. Jan. 17. Shrewsbury.

John de Roos, Alan de Multon, and John de Kirketon in the parts of Holand, co. Lincoln. [Fœdera : Parl. Writs.] By K.

1321. Dec. 6. Westminster.

Licence for Richard Sifrewas, the elder, to enfeoff Richard Sifrewas, the younger, of the manor of Cleware, co. Berks, held in chief. By fine of 5 marks.

Dec. 8. Westminster.

Commission to John de Bermyngham, earl of Loueth, justiciary of Ireland, to cause to come before him the records and processes of all assizes and pleas held before Roger de Mortuo Mari of Wygemor, while he was the king's lieutenant in Ireland, and to correct the errors therein according to law and the customs of those parts, with mandate to the chancellor and other ministers of the king to obey him therein, many persons having made complaint that they are unable as well on account of the distance and many dangers as of their impotency and poverty to sue them before the king within the realm, as it has hitherto been usual to do in the case of errors made before the justiciary of Ireland. By K.

Dec. 12. Reading.

Signification to R. bishop of Salisbury of the royal assent to the election of Constance de Percy, a nun of the house of Wylton, to be abbess. By K.

Signification to R. bishop of Bath and Wells, of the revocation of the presentation of William de Kyrkeby to the church of Cheddeseye in the diocese of Bath and Wells, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the land and heir of William de Monte Acuto, tenant in chief ; as it appears that Walkelin de Esshemerbrok, king's clerk, the rector thereof, is still living. By K.

Grant to the said Walkelin that he be not molested therein by reason of any right the king may have because of his custody of the said land and heir. By K.

Dec. 13. Reading.

Protection for Master Gilbert de Middelton, king's clerk, archdeacon of Northampton, and all his benefices ; he is not to be molested in the possession of that archdeaconry in the church of Lincoln, or of the following prebends by reason of any right the king may have because of past voidances of the sees wherein they are, viz. the prebend of Thame in the church of Lincoln, the prebend of Wallokeburn in the church of St. Paul, London, the prebend of Netherhavene in the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, the prebend of Sutton in the church of Chichester, the prebend of Henxstrigge in the church of Wells, the prebend of Henyton in the church of Hereford, a prebendal portion in the church of Ledebury in the diocese of Hereford, and the prebendal church of Edyndon in the conventual church of Romeseye. By K.

Dec. 15. Chilton.

Pardon to William Daudri for the death of Peter Breton. By K.

Dec. 17. Ogbourne.

Protection with clause volumus until Easter for John de Haudlo going beyond the seas on the king's service. By K.

Dec. 18. Cricklade.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for John Inge.

Dec. 22. Cirencester.

Writ of aid, until the Purification, directed to the sheriffs of the counties of Gloucester, Worcester and Wilts, for John de Hampton and Robert de Aston, whom the king, who is with the magnates of the realm and others in the parts of Cirencestre, in consequence of the people of those counties withholding wheat and corn, or selling only at excessive prices, has appointed to view the corn in the said counties and to buy in places where corn is found, a part thereof at a reasonable price, for which they or either of them shall answer to the seller ; such corn is at their discretion to be delivered to bakers and brewers for baking, brewing and sale to the magnates and others, and the said bakers and brewers shall answer to the said John and Robert, who will satisfy the persons from whom the corn shall have been bought. By K.

Dec. 25. Cirencester.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for the abbot and convent of Malmesbury. By K. on the information of Richard de Ayremynne.

Dec. 26. Cirencester.

Appointment during pleasure of Roger Corbet to the custody of the town of Brugenorth. By K.

Writ of aid to the bailiffs and good men of the said town.

Dec. 27. Cirencester.

Safe conduct for one year for Francis Balduch' of Florence, going beyond the seas. By K.

Dec. 27. Winchcombe.

Protection for one year for Gerardinus Janne, Bonus Philippi, Dinus Forcetti, Francis Grandonis, Peter Reyneri, John Francisci and their fellows, merchants of the society of the Bardi of Florence, their servants and goods. By K.

1332. Jan. 2. Worcester.

Safe conduct for one year for the servants whom the said merchants are sending to divers parts of the realm on their affairs. By K.

Jan. 2. Worcester.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Master Robert de Patrica. By K.

The like for two years for the abbot of Evesham. By K.

MEMBRANE 4

1321. Dec. 6. Westminster.

Mandate to the constable of the castle of Marlebergh or his lieutenant to permit Oliver de Dynham and Robert Lewer to enter that castle, as the king has appointed them to assemble all the horse and foot of the counties of Wilts and Berks against the king's rebels.

The like to the constable of the castle of Devises for the said Oliver and Robert.

Dec. 8. Westminster.

Pardon to Thomas Galienne for the death of John de Hummet in the Island of Gernereye, and of his abjuration of the island therefor. By K.

Dec. 6. Westminster.

Grant for seven years, at the request of John de Britannia, earl of Richmond, to the bailiffs and good men of Little Yarmouth and Gorleston of pavage. By K.

Dec. 8. Westminster.

Protection with clause volumus for one year for John Vanne, chaplain, going beyond the seas on the king's service with Master John de Stratford, archdeacon of Lincoln. By testimony of the said John.

The said John Vanne has letters nominating Peter Galeys and Thomas Bonrouncyn his attorneys for the same time.

Dec. 12. Windsor.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for the prior of Wolricheston.

Dec. 6. Westminster.

Power to J. bishop of Ely to retain as many men at arms, horse or foot, as he pleases, for the custody of the isle of Ely, so that no suspected persons may enter and so danger arise. By K.

Dec. 7. Westminster.

Protection with clause volumus for one year for Master John de Stratford, prebendary of the prebends of Castre in the church of St. Mary, Lincoln, and of Tachebrok in the church of St. Chad, Lichefeld, going beyond the seas in the king's service. By K.

The like for the following going with the said Master John :—

William de Mees, parson of the church of St. Mary, Northberkhamstede.

Richard de Ragenhulle, parson of the church of Bernolby.

John de Byterne.

Nicholas de Stretford.

Peter de Eston.

John de Maddeleye.

The like for Master William de Weston, parson of the church of Abberbury, going beyond the seas on the king's service.

Safe conduct for one year for Masters John de Stratford, archdeacon of Lincoln, and William de Weston, professors of civil law, and William de Deen, knight, going beyond the seas on the king's affairs. By K.

Dec. 15. Chilton.

Pardon to Henry de la Porte of Northampton, for breaking and escaping from the prison of the king's Marshalsea, where he was detained for a trespass against John de Cherleton, merchant, whereof he was convicted by an inquisition wherein he put himself before the king. By K.

Dec. 12. Aldermaston.

Restitution in pursuance of the above recited pardon to Thomas Galyen of his lands and goods, which were taken into the king's hands by reason of the death of John Hummet, killed in the island of Gernereye, whereof the said Thomas was charged. By p.s.

Dec. 12. Aldermaston.

Grant to the mayor and good men of the city of London that the aid which they made lately of armed foot at the castle of Ledes, co. Kent, and of armed men now going to divers parts of the realm, shall not be to their prejudice or drawn into a precedent. By p.s.

Dec. 17. Ogbourne.

Protection for one year for the burgesses and commonalty of the town of Melecombe, their goods, servants and ships. By K.

Dec. 27. Cirencester.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the abbot and convent of Malmesbury of the following lands there, to wit, by John le Redesmyth of Malmesbury of 2 messuages and 2 acres of land ; by Richard Buffard of Malmesbury of 1 messuage; by William Pavy of Malmesbury of a toft; by Richard Handsex of a messuage and a toft; by Robert le Fourbour of Malmesbury of a messuage ; by William Bouk of Malmesbury of a toft; by John de Lusteleye of Malmesbury of a messuage. By K.

Dec. 8. Westminster.

Safe conduct for one year for Hugh le Despenser, the younger, in pursuance of his petition that the judgement of exile and disherison lately passed upon him by certain magnates contains errors and should be annulled, and that the king should do him justice as he is bound by his coronation oath and the tenor of Magna Carta. [Fœdera.] By K.

Dec. 25. Cirencester.

The like for Hugh le Despenser, the elder. By K.

Mandate to sheriffs and others to cause the above to be published and to see that it is observed. [Fœdera.] By K.

1322. Jan. 2. Worcester.

Commission to John de Swynnerton, Roger Corbet and William de Saunford to array 3,000 footmen in the county of Salop. By K.

The like to John de Swynnerton and John Giffard of Chylyngton for 2,000 footmen in the county of Stafford.

The like to Ralph de Grendon and Thomas le Rous for 1,000 footmen in the county of Warwick. [Parl. Writs.]

Jan. 20. Shrewsbury.

The like to William Gentil and Edmund de Neville for 200 foot in the county of Lancaster. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Jan. 3. Worcester.

Mandate to the sheriff of Oxford to seize the corpus of the bishop of Lincoln's castle of Bannebury, and to deliver it to Robert de Ardern, who is to have the custody thereof according to the king's commission. By K.

Appointment of the said Robert to the custody thereof. By K.

Writ of aid for him directed to the knights and others of the parts of Bannebury. By K.

Jan. 3. Worcester.

Commission to Nicholas de la Beche to attach and arrest certain of the king's contrariants. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Jan. 5. Worcester.

The like to William de Engelby to arrest John Mautravers le fitz, John de Brokishale, John de Pederton, Edward Stradlige, John de Ralee, and Edward Mautravers. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Jan. 10. Droitwich.

The like to Edmund de Saintmor to arrest and attach Peter de Denardeston, knight, Robert de Peyton and Robert de Gedeworth. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Jan. 3. Worcester.

Pardon to the mayor and commonalty of the town of Newcastle on Tyne of 50l. of the farm of their town, beyond those pardons already made to them, in aid of their expenses in the munition of the said town. By K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok.

Mandate in pursuance to the keeper of the office of the treasurership and the barons of the Exchequer to allow the same.

Jan. 4. Winchester. (Sic.)

Protection with clause nolumus for Henry de Edenestowe, parson of the church of Flyntham, constantly attending on the king's service.

Jan. 3. Worcester.

Protection with clause volumus until Holy Trinity for R. bishop of Winchester, going beyond the seas on the king's service. By K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok.

Jan. 4. Worcester.

Appointment during pleasure of Roger Utlagh, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland, to the office of the chancellorship of Ireland. By K. on the like information.

Mandate to W. archbishop of Cashel to deliver to him the seal which is used in Ireland and all other things in his custody pertaining to the said office.

Mandate to John de Bermyngeham, earl of Loueth, justiciary of Ireland, to cause him to have the said seal, and all things pertaining to the said office.

Writ of aid directed to the knights and others of the hundred of Chirbury for the constable of the castle of Montgomery and others being therein on the king's behalf. By K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok.

MEMBRANE 3.

Jan. 4. Worcester.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Richard Knyght, 'spygurnel,' constantly attending on the king's service.

Jan. 4. Worcester.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Peter de Eyvill of a messuage, 2 bovates of land, and 17s. 8d. of rent in Houeden, Birland, Portyngton and Estryngton to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the church of Estrington for the souls of the said Peter, Emma his wife, Master Thomas de Birland, the ancestors and successors of the said Peter and Emma and all the faithful departed. By fine of 2 marks.

Jan. 7. Worcester.

Grant to Nicholas de Lychefeld, king's clerk, of the prebend of Bubenhull in the church of Lychefeld, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the see of Coventry and Lichfield. By p.s.

Mandate to the guardian of the spirituality of the bishopric to admit him.

Mandate in pursuance to the dean and chapter.

Jan. 9. Dodderhill.

Protection and safe conduct, directed to all constables and keepers of castles, fortalices and other places, and mayors, bailiffs and commonalties of cities, boroughs, towns and other places, for Hugh le Despenser, the younger. [Fœdera.] By K.

Jan. 7. Worcester.

Safe conduct for one year for Master Robert de Baldok, the younger, clerk of the king's Household, going beyond the seas on the king's affairs. By K.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for John de Crosseby, parson of the church of Tollesbury.

Jan. 8. Worcester.

Revocation of the collation of Bertrand de Asserio to the prebend of Bedewynde in the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, as in contempt of the king's collation he now attempts to obtain that prebend of the collation of another. By p.s.

Ratification, in consideration of his services to Edward I, of the possession which Master Nicholas de Tyngewyk, king's clerk, has in the said prebend of Bedewynde by collation of S. late bishop of Salisbury, although that prebend belongs to the king's gift as void by reason of the late voidance of the bishopric of Salisbury ; grant to him that henceforth he may hold the said prebend of the king's right and authority.

[Inserted subsequently.] [Grant in pursuance] to the said Master Nicholas.

Jan. 11. Worcester.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Master Thomas de Besford, parson of the church of Chekunhull.

Jan. 12. Pershore.

Grant, for two years, at the instance of Thomas de Evesham, king's clerk, to the good men of the town of Persshore of pontage to be collected by the hands of Henry de Evesham and Thomas le Deyare of Persshore. By K.

Jan. 10. Kingswinford.

Appointment of William de Anne, king's yeoman, to arrest all disturbers of the peace who prevent merchants and others with victuals and goods from passing by the Trent to the town of Notingham ; to arrest all persons passing from the North to the South with horses and arms to aid the contrariants at the castle of Tykehull ; and if John de Moubray, lord of the isle of Haxiholm, who is reported to have made ready to aid the contrariants, has gone to their assistance, to seize into the king's hands his lands and goods in the said Island and to hold the same, answering to the king in his chamber for the issues thereof. By K.

Jan. 10. Kingswinford.

General pardon to Walter de la Pulle, Geoffrey de Saresfeld, knights, John le Waleys, John de Saresfeld, William be Saresfeld, Adam de Saresfeld, Robert Tuyt, Laurence Telyng, Hugh Telyng, Peter Conestable, Geoffrey Wollebeter, Richard Wollebeter, John Stratton, the younger, and Andrew le Clerk for all offences committed by them in Ireland. By p.s.

Jan. 12. Newport.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for the abbot of Redyng. By K.

Jan. 13. Newport.

Safe conduct until Sunday at Vespers and the night following at the request of Thomas, the earl Mareschal, Edmund, earl of Kent, the king's brothers, John de Britaigne, earl of Richmond, Aymer de Valence, earl of Pembrok, Edmund, earl of Arundel, John, earl of Garenne, for Roger de Mortimer of Wigemor and others of his company to the number of twenty, Bartholomew de Badelesmere excepted, coming to Betton Lestraunge, to treat with the said earls of Richmond, Pembroke, Arundel and Garrenne. French. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Jan. 14. Shrewsbury.

Writ of aid, directed to sheriffs and others, for Peter de Monte Forti, William de Bello Campo, and Roger de Aylesbury, appointed during pleasure to the custody of the city of Worcester. By K.

The like, directed to the citizens and others of the said city. By K.

Writ of aid until Easter for the servants, whom the said Peter de Monte Forti is sending to buy victuals in the county of Worcester and neighbouring parts for the maintenance of himself and his household. By K.

Jan. 3. Worcester.

Protection with clause volumus until Holy Trinity for Master James Sinobaldi of Florence, archdeacon of Winchester, going beyond the seas with R. bishop of Winchester on the king's service.

The like for the following persons:—

Bertrand de Asserio, parson of the church of Freshwatere in the Isle of Wight.

Master John de Malmesbury.

Thomas de London, parson of the church of Muchelmersh.

Thomas de Bisshopeston.

Jan. 17. Shrewsbury.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for the abbot of Shrewsbury.

Jan. 17. Shrewsbury.

The like for the abbot of Battle.

Jan. 12. Newport.

Pardon to John son of Thomas le Wodeward of Cheswardyn for the death of Geoffrey de Lyndeseye, and of any consequent outlawry. By p.s.

Jan. 15. Shrewsbury.

Grant to Master Robert Patrika, king's clerk, of the archdeaconry of Stafford, in the church of St. Chad, Lichefeld, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the see of Coventry and Lichfield. By K. on the information of Master R. de Baldok.

Jan. 17. Shrewsbury. (Salobirs.)

Safe conduct until Wednesday at Vespers and the night following for Roger de Mortimer of Wygemor, and forty of his company ; to the same effect as above. French. [Fœdera: Parl. Writs.]

Jan. 16. Shrewsbury

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for the abbot of Ystrad Marchell (de Strata Marcelle).

Jan. 15. Shrewsbury.

Appointment during pleasure of Nicholas Lescot, the mayor, and Richard de Emeldon, a burgess of Newcastle on Tyne, to the custody of that town. By K.

Jan. 18. Shrewsbury.

Writ of aid for Robert de Sapy, Griffin ap Rees and Thomas de Wynnesbury appointed to receive in the king's name at the king's will John de Cherleton, and all who are at present in the castle of la Pole against the king, and to bring the said John to the king. By K.

MEMBRANE 2.

Jan. 10. Kinswinsford.

Signification to H. bishop of Lincoln of the revocation of the presentation of Robert de Risshton, king's clerk, to the church of Geytyngton in the diocese of Lincoln, whom the king believing that the church was void through death had presented thereto, as it appears that Geoffrey de Gropes, the rector, is still living. By K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok.

The like of the presentation to the same church of Robert de Clyf'.

Jan. 7. Worcester.

Appointment of Adam de Halnake and Richard Moniword of Hereford to the custody, during pleasure, of the priory of Hereford, which is annexed to the abbey of Gloucester, and which priory the king had commanded the sheriff of Hereford to take into his hands on account of its impoverishment by reason of the contention between William de Irby, the prior, who acknowledges that the priory is of the sole foundation of the king's ancestors and that he holds it of the king's advowson, and Thomas de Burghull, who has intruded therein and claims that the priory is of the advowson and foundation of another than of the king's progenitors. By K.

Mandate to the sheriff to deliver the priory with all its possessions to them by indenture. By K.

Jan. 7. Worcester.

Protection and safe conduct, during pleasure, for the said William de Irby going through the kingdom and prosecuting his suit. By K.

Feb. 8. Gloucester.

Mandate to Edmund Gacelyn to deliver to Amicia Bluet, the castle, town and lands of Stradewy, which belong to her inheritance, and which the king in the belief that it was in the hands of contrariants had lately caused to be seized into his hands and to be delivered to the said Edmund, as he understands the said Amicia has acted faithfully towards him. By K.

Feb. 10. Gloucester.

The like to the said Edmund to deliver to Sibyl Pauncefote the castle, town and lands of Kirkehowell. By K.

Jan. 15. Shrewsbury.

Appointment during pleasure of Nicholas Lescot, the mayor, and Richard de Emeldon, a burgess of Newcastle on Tyne, to the custody of that town. By K.

Writ of aid for them, directed to the burgesses of the said town.

Jan. 15. Shrewsbury

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for the abbot of Hauman. By K.

Jan. 16. Shrewsbury.

Mandate to all persons in the castle of la Pole to deliver the custody of the castle to Griffin ap Res, Res ap Griffith, Bertrand de la More, and Nicholas le Lumbard, appointed by the king to receive it. By K.

The like to all in the castle of Chirk to deliver it to the same persons. By K.

The like to all in the castle of Knokyn to deliver it to Peter Giffard and Morgan Thloyt. By K.

Jan. 16. Shrewsbury.

Exemption for life to John Dabernon, the elder, from being made sheriff, coroner or other bailiff or minister of the king ; and from being put upon juries, assizes or recognitions, except upon juries to convict false jurors of inquisitions, juries and assizes, and upon inquisitions against conspirators and confederacies. By K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok.

Jan. 12. Newport.

Grant for three years to the mayor, bailiffs and good men of the town of Nottingham of murage ; during that time, the customs granted to Alice la Palmere in aid of the construction of certain bridges by the said town shall cease, owing to the pressing necessity of enclosing the town. By p.s.

Feb. 18. Gloucester.

The like to the mayor, bailiffs and good men of the city of Lincoln. By K.

Jan. 18. Shrewsbury.

Confirmation to the Friars Minors Commorant at Worcester of their dwelling place there and of the areas for the enlargement of the same granted to them by the king's progenitors or others. By K.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Fulk Lestraunge in his manors of Whitchurch (de Albo Monasterio), Wrocwardyn, Sutton, Bocton, Chesewardyn, Morton Teret, Baleslegh, Bragyton, Longenholre, Corfham, Cardeston, Watlesburgh and le Hey. By K.

Jan. 20. Shrewsbury.

Appointment during pleasure, of Richard de Leghton as superior keeper in the castle of Knokyn. By K.

Writ of aid for him directed to Isolda de Knokyn, lady of that castle.

Signification to W. archbishop of York of the royal assent to the election of John de Wystowe, a monk of St. German's, Seleby, to be abbot of that house. By K.

Jan. 19. Shrewsbury.

Grant for life to Richard Blundel of a messuage and 52 acres of land in Weston and 6 acres of land in Wedon Pynkenye, held in chief, late of William de Suthwyk, which as an escheat came into the king's hands as the said William was hanged for felony ; also of the reversion of the following lands in Weston held for life by the under-mentioned tenants and which should revert after their deaths to the king by reason of the same forfeiture, viz. a messuage and 3 acres held by Robert Russel of Weston, 5 acres by Robert le Warenner and Joan his wife, ½ acre by Agnes late the wife of Hugh le Shephurd, and 1½ acres by Henry le Wrighte of Weston and Alice his wife. By K.

Jan. 18. Shrewsbury.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Peter Corbet of Cauz. By K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok.

Jan. 22. Shrewsbury.

The like for the following for one year unless otherwise specified, viz.— Hugh de Colnham of Shrewsbury. By K.

The prior of Wenlok for two years. By K.

The bishop of Winchester. By K.

Robert Levere. By K.

Jan. 24. Shrewsbury.

John de Bray, parson of the church of All Saints, Walyngford.

Feb. 7. Gloucester.

The abbot of Dore. By K.

John de Staunton.

Margaret la Mortimer. By K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok.

Thomas de Tochewyk, clerk.

Feb. 7. Gloucester.

William le Chaundeler of Mateston, constantly attendant upon the service of queen Isabella.

John le Botiller, king's sergeant, captured on the king's service in Wales and detained a long time, for two years.

Feb. 8. Gloucester.

A. bishop of Hereford.

Jan. 8. Worcester.

Master John Beraud, parson of the church of Overbury and of the chapel of Berga.

The abbess of Elnestowe.

The rector of the church of Northflet.

John de Staunton, parson of the church of Boklond, and prebendary in the church of Pencrich, in the manors of Thormerton, Markeden, Hunchewich and Shesnecote.

MEMBRANE 1.

Jan. 20. Shrewsbury.

Commission to William le Botiller of Wemme, as keeper of the peace in the county of Salop. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Jan. 20. Shrewsbury.

Appointment, during pleasure, of Thomas de Hastang to the custody of the castle called 'Bisshopcastel,' which is in the king's hands. By K.

Jan. 21. Shrewsbury.

William de Braunston, canon of Osolveston, bringing news of the cession of Robert de Staunford, late abbot of that place, has letters for the prior and convent of licence to elect. By K.

Jan. 18. Shrewsbury.

Pardon to Jordan Dorree of that which pertains to the king for being participant and consenting to the murder (multro) by Emma, his sister, of Matilda du Val and a boy whom the said Matilda brought forth abortively, as he confessed in the church of St. Peter Port, in the isle of Gernereye, to which for the sake of sanctuary he had fled, and of his abjuration of Gernereye and Jerseye and the adjacent islands ; with restitution to him of all his lands, tenements and goods which by forfeiture are in the king's hands. By K. on the information of Master Robert de Baldok.

Jan. 20. Shrewsbury.

Safe conduct, until Thursday, from morning until vespers and the night following for Roger de Mortimer of Wygemor, and all those he brings with him or who will come to the king's will, Bartholomew de Badelesmere excepted ; granted at the request of Thomas earl mareschal, Edmund, earl of Kent, the king's brothers, John de Bretaigne, earl of Richmond, Aymer de Valence, earl of Pembroke, Edmund, earl of Arundel, and John, earl of Garenne. French. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Jan. 21. Shrewsbury.

Extension of the same until Friday and the following night. French. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

The like until Friday for Humphrey de Bohoun, earl of Hereford and Essex, and those whom he brings. French. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Jan. 23. Shrewsbury.

Extension of the same until the following Thursday. French. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Jan. 22. Shrewsbury.

Mandate to Ralph de Grendon and Thomas le Rous, lately appointed to select 1,000 foot in the county of Warwick, and to bring them to the king wherever he might be, to allow the said men to stay in those parts provided they continue ready to arrest any disturbers of the peace. [Parl. Writs.] By K.

Writ of aid for one year for Henry de Wellyngbiry, whom the king is sending to purvey wick (limionem) and other necessaries for the office of the chaundlery of the Household. By K.

Jan. 22. Shrewsbury.

Power, during pleasure, to Philip de Middelton, constable of the castle of Montgomery, to receive to the king's will all those of the lands of Kaeryn and Kedewynk, who are willing to come in. By K.

Jan. 22. Shrewsbury.

The like to William la Zouche of Assheby to receive all those of the lands of Huntyndon, la Haye and Breghenogh. By K.

Jan. 23. Shrewsbury.

Appointment of Reginald de Abenhale, Walter de Nasse, John de la Box, William de Hathewy, Richard Malemort, and Richard de Irby to seize into the king's hands the castle of St. Briavels, lately taken by the contrariants, and to keep it safe, and also they are to arrest and imprison the said contrariants until further order. By K.

Writ of aid for them directed to the barons, knights and others in the forest of Dene and other parts of the county of Gloucester. By K.

Jan. 20. Shrewsbury.

Simple protection without clause for the prior of Tykeford.

Jan. 20. Shrewsbury.

Protection during pleasure for the chancellor, and masters of the university of Oxford and all persons studying there. By K.

Jan. 22. Shrewsbury.

Licence for Robert Lewer, king's yeoman, to crenellate his dwelling place of Westbury, co. Southampton. By p.s.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Roger de la Mare; nothing is to be taken for the king's use from his corn, hay, horses, carts, carriages (cariagiis), victuals or other goods in his manors of Millynghope, Hungerford, Thoggelond, Hulton, Possethorn, Armegrave, Wystanestowe and Feldhampton ; or from the goods of his tenants therein. By K.

Feb. 7. Gloucester.

The like for two years for the dean and chapter of St. Paul's, London, in their manors of Walton, Kirkeby, Thorp', Brightlingeseye, Beauchamp Canouns, Wykham, Hebregg, Tylingham, Barelyngges, Westlee, Ronewell, Northon, Navestok, Chingelford, Pelham Forneux, Pelham Arsa, Aldebury, Sandon, Erdeleye, Cadynton, Dratton, Sutton, Beernes, Willesdon, St. Pancras, Hamersmyth, Yeveneye, Sonnebury and Boyton. By K.

Feb. 15. Gloucester.

The like for one year for William de Lodelowe, parson of the church of Suckeleye. By K.

Jan. 23. Shrewsbury.

Protection, until Michaelmas, for the servants whom John de Wellesleye, staying in England on the king's service, is sending to Ireland to purvey 200 quarters of corn for the maintenance of himself and his household. By K.

Jan. 8. Worcester.

Grant, at the instance of Gilbert, abbot of Bec Herlewin, staying beyond the seas, and of the convent of that place, that William de Ponte Episcopi, his fellow monk, their proctor general in England, be admitted as attorney of the abbot with power to appoint attorneys in his place.

Jan. 23. Shrewsbury.

Pardon to William son of Ralph le Mareschal and John his brother, who were convicted of an assault on William Rosce of Totynebek, of their outlawry in the county of Sussex for not appearing before the king to satisfy him for that which belongs to him for the said trespass ; provided that they surrender and satisfy the king of what belongs to him for the said trespass and the said William of the damages adjudged to him. By K. on the information of Robert de Echyngham.

Jan. 25. Ludlow.

The like, at the instance of Robert de Kendale, to Alexander de Bernefeld of that which pertains to the king for his trespass against the abbot of Grestain, whereof the said Alexander was convicted, and of any consequent outlawry ; provided he surrender to gaol in the county of Sussex, and satisfy the said abbot. By p.s.

Jan. 27. Ludlow.

Appointment of John de Felton, Stephen le Blount, and John de Weston juxta Brewode to survey all the manors, lands, woods, parks, &c. and goods belonging to the bishopric of Coventry and Lichfield, void, and in the king's hands, so that waste or injury be not done to them so long as the bishopric shall remain in the king's custody; they are to certify the king of the names of those who are found guilty. By p.s.

Writ of aid for him directed to the tenants of the bishopric and keepers of the said manors and lands.

Jan. 24. Shrewsbury.

Safe conduct for two years for Hugh de Colnham of Shrewsbury, king's merchant, and his servants, trading within and without the realm. By K.

Jan. . . Ludlow.

Simple protection without clause for one year for the prior of Wenlok, going beyond the seas. By p.s.

The said prior has letters nominating Guy de Bosco, his fellow monk, and Richard de Baggesoure his attorneys in England for the same time.

Jan. 25. Shrewsbury.

Protection with clause nolumus for two years for Isabella Borrey of Shrewsbury, the king's hostess (hospes regis); nothing is to be taken of her corn at Caumpeden or elsewhere ; no bailiff or other minister of the king shall be lodged within her dwelling place at Shrewsbury. By K.

Jan. 30. Hereford.

R. bishop of Winchester, going beyond the seas in the king's service, has letters nominating William de Staunford and Tho[mas] de Folquardeby his attorneys in England until Holy Trinity.

Jan. 30. Hereford.

Writ of aid until the quinzaine of Easter for the servants, whom Douenald de Mar, constable of the castle of Newerk, king's yeoman, is sending into the county of L[incoln] and the parts adjoining to purvey victuals at the king's cost for the munition of the castle. By p.s.

Feb. 6. Newent.

Mandate to Thomas de Hastang to deliver the castle of the bishop of Hereford called 'Bisshopescastel,' which the king lately took into his hands, to the said bishop. By p.s.

Feb. 4. Hereford.

Presentation of Master Roger de Clisseby to the church of Kilworth in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the land and heir of Guy de Bello Campo, sometime earl of Warwick. By p.s.

Feb. 8. Gloucester.

Writ of aid for John de Lortye and John de Say appointed to arrest Tho[mas] de Gornay, John de Kyngeston, Walter de Pavely of Stratton, John de Ralegh, Simon de Ralegh, Warin de Ralegh, John Mautravers, John Luterel, Andrew Luterel, William de Co[—], Edward de Estradelich, William de Durneford, Matthew de Clyvedon, Thomas de Ledynton, John de Acton, Reginald Uppehull, Robert de Cantokesheved, Nicholas de Bai[ocis], William de Action, John de Wroxhale, John de Pederton, and William le Jeu. By K.

Feb. 14. Gloucester.

The like for Richard Lovel and Reginald de Frome, appointed to arrest the same persons. By K. on the information of Master— de Baldok.

Feb. 21. Temple Guyting.

The like for Nicholas de Grey and William de Bredon, appointed to arrest the same persons. By K.