1327, membranes 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21, 20, 19, 18, 17, 16, 15

Membrane 26.

Aug. 16. York.

Pardon to Roger Mauduyt for marrying, without licence, Eleanor, late the wife of Robert de Umframvill, tenant in chief. By fine of 10l.

Aug. 19. York.

Grant, at the request of Edmund, earl of Kent, to Robert de Aspale, Ralph de Bockyng and John de Aspale, that they may pay by half-yearly instalments of 33s. 4d. the debt of 205 marks due on recognisance to the late king made in the Exchequer. By p.s.

Aug. 17. York.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Thomas, parson of the church of Estdepyng, of seven messuages and lands in Bolnhurst, Stangrund and Jakele, held of the abbot of Thorney, and of the yearly value of 65s. 2d., as found by inquisition, to the said abbot and the convent of Thorney, in part satisfaction of lands and rents to the yearly value of 20l. which they were permitted to acquire by letters patent of the late king.

Aug. 19. York.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John de la Gotere of two acres and a rod of land in Boston to the Austin friars, in part satisfaction of the plot of five acres which they had licence by letters patent of the late king to acquire for the building of their houses.

Aug. 20. York.

Appointment of Gilbert de Ellesfeld and Thomas de Coudray to the custody of the abbey of Abyndon, devastated by rioters, and consequently abandoned by the monks; with power to arrest malefactors. By K.

Aug. 23. York.

Grant to Gilbert Talebot, king’s chamberlain, of the custody of the lands of Richard de Plaiz, tenant in chief, during the minority of the heir. By p.s.

Aug. 31. Nottingham.

Robert de Oliston, monk and precentor of Worcester Cathedral, and Thomas de Evesham, parson of the church of Baddeby, bringing news of the death of Thomas, bishop of Worcester, have letters to the prior and chapter of licence to elect. By K.

Aug. 31. Nottingham.

Licence, at the request of Walter de London, king’s chaplain and almoner, for the dean and chapter of Salisbury to crenellate the close of their church. By p.s.

Aug. 23. Nottingham.

Grant to Roger de Mortuo Mari and Joan, his wife, and her heirs, for service to queen Isabella, of the liberty of Trym in Ireland, which, held by them as of the inheritance of Joan, was recovered by the late king under writ of quo warranto in Ireland, while they were in prison in England. By p.s.

Surrendered for cancellation by Joan, 18 September, 6 Edward IIl.

Aug. 31. Nottingham.

Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent dated 29 June, 10 Edward II., granting the advowson of Chalgrave, with licence to appropriate, to the abbot and convent of Thame. By fine of 40s. Oxford.

Aug. 31. Nottingham.

Pardon to Richard de Clebury, king’s cook, of 65l. 11s. 8d. of the arrears of the farm of the hundred of Bradeford, and 119s. 7½d. of the rent of the waste of the forest of Kynefare, due in the third and fourth year of the late king, and of 29l. 5s. of the arrears of 9l. yearly due from him for the custody of the said forest. By p.s.

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

Aug. 22. York.

Grant, at the request of Roger de Mortuo Mari, the king’s kinsman, to William de Pilarton of the office of constable of Northampton Castle, at will. By p.s.

Sept. 1. Nottingham.

Pardon to Henry de Vernoill of the fine of 100 marks made with John Darcy, late justiciary of Ireland, for certain trespasses. By p.s.

Sept. 1. Nottingham.

Licence for Henry Burry to enfeoff William Randolf and Lucy, his wife, of a messuage and land in Laverkestok’, Wynterburneford and Aldwardbury, held in chief. By tine of 20s. Wilts.

Sept. 3. Nottingham.

Appointment of Maurice de Berkele to the custody of the body of the castle of Prodhou, until Easter, according to an indenture made between him and the king. By p.s.

Mandate to Gilbert de Boroughdon to deliver the same, with the munitions and victuals.

Writ of aid in pursuance directed to the knights and others of Redesdale.

Sept. 1. Nottingham.

Grant to John de Warenna, earl of Surrey, for life, of the towns of Staunford and Grantham, with knights’ fees, advowsons, etc. By p.s.

Sept. 3. Nottingham.

Protection for one year for the burgesses and men of Colecestr’. By K. & C.

Sept. 3. Nottingham.

Writ of aid until the feast of the Purification for Eudo de Stok’, appointed a purveyor of the household. By letter of the steward.

The like for the following:—

Roger de Acton.

John Scutelarius.

Sept. 3. Nottingham.

Ratification of the demise by Adam, abbot of Glastonbury, to Eleanor de Courteneye, of the manor of Wryngton, and the advowson of the church there, for two years, at a rental of 200l., without prejudice to the king’s rights in case of voidance of the abbey.

Sept. 4. Nottingham.

Pardon to the mayor and men of Carlisle, in consideration of their great labour and costs about the defence of the city, of 80l., the farm of the city due at Michaelmas, 1328. By p.s.

Sept. 4. Nottingham.

Peter, abbot of Cluny, staying beyond seas, has letters nominating Peter de Sancto Marciali and John de Doza, his fellow monks, his attorneys for three years. By fine of 100s. Sussex.

Membrane 25.

July 21. Aukland.

Gift to John de Roos, steward of the household, of the corn sown by Hugh le Despenser, the younger, and Robert de Morby in the demesne lands of the manor of Turmunhall, co. York, heretofore granted to him by letters patent for service to queen Isabella; provided that he satisfy the said Robert for his outlay in the premises. By p.s.

Repetition of the same entry.

Jul.21. Aukland.

Pardon and restoration to the king’s favour of Thomas de Marlebergh, knight, for adhering to Hugh le Despenser, the younger, and other rebels. By p.s.

Aug. 8. Durham.

Grant to Thomas de Boulton of the manor of Hilderskelf and other lands in Galinthorpe, to hold so long as they shall remain in the king’s hand. This grant is made under the following circumstances:—By inquisition post mortem, held at the suit of the said Thomas, before Thomas de Burgh, then escheator of Edward II. beyond Trent, as to the possessions of Ralph, baron of Graystok, tenant in chief, whose lands had after his death been taken into the king’s hands, it appeared that the said Ralph held in fee the said manor of Hilderskelf of John le Bygot, and certain other lands in Galinthorpe of Richard de Nevill, all which possessions were charged in favour of the said Thomas with the payment to him yearly during life of 20 marks, two robes, one with fur and one with linen, and a saddle proper for a knight; and by another inquisition it appeared that the said Thomas was seised of the above charge by virtue of a certain deed made between him and the said baron of Graystok. By divers writs the late king directed Simon de Grymesby, escheator in York, etc., to pay arrears of his annuity to the said Thomas out of the issues of the said lands, who returned that the issues of the manors were insufficient for the purpose, in that the lands extended to 12l. 7s. 11d. only; and the said Thomas has petitioned that the lands be assigned to him in consequence, towards the said charge. By pet. of C.

July 27. Hayden.

Pardon to Philip Ferour of Glastyngbury for the death of Richard Greygrom, killed before the coronation, on condition of his serving against the Scots. By p.s.

The like to the following:—

Robert Elys for the death of John de Asshfolde, before the coronation.

Robert le Harpour of Threlkeld for the death of William son of Emma le Brewester of Emeldon, before the coronation.

Roger Hervy for the deaths of William de Modburle, Henry le Verdoun, William son of Roger de Modburle and Hugh Reynald, before the coronation.

John Spendelove for the deaths of the same William, Henry, William, and Hugh.

William de Staffordshire for the same.

Nicholas Boner, saddler, for the death of John Pente, nailer, after the coronation.

Richard de Clay of Swyne for the death of John Page, before the coronation.

Robert Marreis of Ketue for the death of Walter Payn of Ketue, without the condition.

Robert de Harecourt, in consideration of good service with the army in the north, for the death of Robert son of Richard de Brundeleye, before the coronation.

Robert de Harle—general pardon, without the condition.

Thomas de Bradestan—general pardon, without the condition.

John Wyard, king’s yeoman—general pardon, without the condition.

July 18. Tudhou.

Richard Turpyn for the death of Richard Strangall, before the coronation.

Thomas Walssheman, saddler, for the death of John Pente, nailer, after the coronation.

John, chaplain of Ulskelf, for the death of Alan son of Simon de Norton, before the coronation.

Robert Rathene of Clenfeld, in consideration of good service with the army in the north, for the death of Ralph Courtiner of Clenfeld, after the coronation, without the condition.

Adam Shotisman for the death of Godfrey de Boton, before the coronation.

Aug. 20. York.

Roger Wadder of Newcastle-on-Tyne for the death of Adam de Benton, clerk, before the coronation, without the condition.

Aug. 20. York.

Thomas Gold of Silkesworth for the death of Geoffrey son of Roger de Revehop, before the coronation, without the condition.

July 18. Tedhou.

William de Hoveryngham for the death of Thomas de Rydale, after the coronation.

July 18. Todhou.

Philip le Frutrer of London for the death of Andrew Sotewif, ‘peleter,’ after the coronation.

July 18. Tudhou.

Henry de Blande for the death of John Longhorn, before the coronation.

July 18. Tudhou.

Robert Godesone of Bradebourne, general pardon for all offences before the coronation.

July 25. Haydon.

William Maukourneys for the death of William son of Nicholas le Parker de la Rose, after the coronation.

May 19. York.

Walter de Pueton for the death of John le Eorl, before the coronation.

Aug. 6. Stanhope.

John de Staneley, in consideration of good service with the army in the north, for the death of John son of Hugh de Esyngwald, after the coronation. By p.s.

Aug. 6. Stanhope.

John de Bosevill, in consideration of the same service, for the death of Thomas de Munkhill of Pontefract, after the coronation, without the condition.

John son of Adam de Lound, in consideration of the same service, for the death of Henry le Parker, before the coronation, without the condition.

Aug. 6. Stanhope.

John son of Hugh de Billesfeld, in consideration of the same service, for the death of William son of John son of Joice de Repynghale, after the coronation, without the condition.

July 6. Topcliffe.

William de Alwaston, chaplain, for the death of William Sturdy, before the coronation. By p.s.

Aug. 16. York.

Hugh le White of Estlemynton—general pardon for all offences after the coronation, without the condition. By p.s.

Aug. 7. Stanhope.

Richard son of William de Coton del Bech,. in consideration of good service with the army in the north, for the death of John son of John de Coton del Bech, before the coronation, without the condition. By p.s.

Aug. 7. Stanhope.

Thomas de Lucy, in consideration of the same service, general pardon for all offences, without the condition.

Aug. 7. Stanhope.

Hugh Hogg of Bradebourn, the like pardon.

Aug. 1. Stanhope.

Roger de Ilketon for the death of John de Rouclif, before the coronation, and general pardon.

June 15. York.

Walter Averai of Warrewyk—general pardon for all offences before the coronation. By p.s.

June 15. York.

Simon Culy, the like.

July 18. Tudhou.

John de Trenyer for the death of William de Trewigacuton.

July 18. Tudhou.

Adam de Whytyngton for the death of John Whitheved, after the coronation.

July 8. Topcliff.

Alan son of Robert Sparkheved, John son of Robert de Sparkheved, Peter de Groete of Wyrecestr’ and Robert son of Robert de Sparkheved—general pardon.

Sept. 8. Nottingham.

Simon son of John de Daventre, knight, for the death of William le Wright of Draiton, after the coronation. By p.s.

Sept. 11. Nottingham.

William Douel of Wambewell for the death of Littel Johan, after the coronation. By p.s.

Sept. 11. Nottingham.

John son of John atte Halleyate of Shirbourn for the death of Robert de Gorton and John de Hoton, before the coronation, without the condition.

May 9. York.

William son of Richard Eliden de Cosseby for the death of Robert son of William Fouk de Cosseby, before the coronation. By p.s.

July 28. Hautewisel.

Roger le Marchis of Hapton, clerk—general pardon for all offences before the coronation.

Robert Saundre, general pardon.

Sept. 2. Nottingham.

Pardon, at the request of Roger de Mortuo Mari and Richard Talebot, to Isabella de Mortuo Mari of a fine of 10l., made with the late king for licence to acquire for life the manor of Wychebaud, held in chief. By p.s.

Aug. 16. York.

Grant, at the request of Thomas, earl of Norfolk and marshal of England, to William son of Richard de Harwedon, for life, of the custody of Multon Park, Northamptonshire, after the death of his father, who has the same for life by grant from Edward I. By p.s.

Aug. 16. York.

Exemption for life of John de Sekford, king’s yeoman, from being put on assizes, juries or recognisances, and from appointment as mayor, sheriff, coroner or other minister of the king, against his will. By p.s.

Aug. 30. Nottingham.

The abbot of Rewley by Oxford, going beyond seas, has letters appointing Peter de Cornubia and Ralph de Eton, his fellow monks, his attorneys in all courts in England for one year.

Aug. 30. Nottingham.

Protection and safe-conduct for two years for the canons and other messengers of the abbot and convent of Croxton, seeking alms for the repair of the church and the houses of the abbey, lately burned by accident.

Membrane 24.

Sept. 3. Nottingham.

Grant to Matilda de Perie, late nurse of John de Eltham and Joan, brother and sister of the king, of 30l. yearly at the Exchequer, for life, to commence at the time she shall retire from court. By p.s.

Sept. 3. Nottingham.

The like to Joan du Bois, late nurse of Eleanor, the king’s sister.

By p.s.

Aug. 31. Nottingham.

Safe-conduct until Christmas for William de Rothing, a Carmelite friar, S.T.D., going to the court of Rome. By p.s.

Sept. 4. Nottingham.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Richard de Bikerton and John de Braunsford, parson of the church of Hereforton, of the manor of Batenhale and one carucate of land in la Newebern and Tymberden, co. Worcester, which lands are of the yearly value of 9 marks, as returned by inquisition of Richard de Hauekeslowe, sheriff of Worcester, to the prior and convent of St. Mary, Worcester, in part satisfaction of lands and rents to the yearly value of 20 marks which they had licence by letters patent of the late king to acquire.

Sept. 2. Nottingham.

Commission to Adam de Brom, Herbert Ponger and Edmund de Grymesby to visit the hospital of St. Leonard, Derby, to enquire into and correct various abuses arising from the decay of good discipline therein, with power, if necessary, to take sworn inquisition and to correct and punish the guilty.

Sept. 5. Nottingham.

Appointment of Henry de Percy as chief warden of the marches of Scotland, from the Nativity of St. Mary until Christmas. [Fædera.] By K.& &c.

Sept. 5. Nottingham.

Grant to Henry de Percy, for the discharge of the debt of 330l. 3s. 4d. due for wages of himself, 159 men at arms and 200 hobelers, engaged for twenty-five days in July and August last in the marches against the Scots,— as appears by a bill under the seal of Robert de Wodehous, keeper of the wardrobe,—of 150l. of the debt due from the prior of St. Katherine without Lincoln, and of the remainder out of the issues of the custom of wool, hides and wool-fells at Newcastle-on-Tyne. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to the collectors of customs at Newcastle.

The like to the prior of St. Katherine.

Aug. 28. Blithe.

Exemption, at the request of John de Dene, king’s yeoman, of John de Hegham of Littelburn, co. Kent, from being put on assizes, juries or recognisances, and from appointment as sheriff, coroner or other minister of the king, against his will. By p.s.

Sept. 4. Nottingham.

Grant to Antony de Lucy, keeper of the castle and town of Carlisle, in discharge of 369l. 7s. 1d. due to him for keeping the castle and town from the last day of May to the 7th day of September last,— as appears by a bill under the seal of Robert de Wodehous, keeper of the wardrobe,—of victuals in the said town and castle to the value of 200 marks, 80l. out of the issues of Cumberland, 120l. of the farm payable by John de Multon for the custody of the lands and tenements which are of his inheritance, and 36l. 5d. of the farm payable by Thomas de Burgh, parson of the church of Brigham, for the wardship of lands and tenements of the inheritance of the heir of Ralph de Graistok, tenant in chief.

Mandate in pursuance directed to Robert de Chesenhale, keeper of victuals at Carlisle.

The like to the sheriff of Cumberland.

The like to John de Multon.

The like to Thomas de Burgh.

Sept. 5. Nottingham.

Pardon to Godfrey Moriz and Matilda, his wife, at the instance of Eleanor de Bohun, for acquiring, for life, from Joan de Bohun of Kilpek, tenant in chief, without licence, a messuage, lands and rent of 40s. in Estgeynge, co. Berks; with licence for them to retain the same. By p.s.

Sept. 8. Nottingham.

Notification to W. archbishop of Canterbury of the royal assent to the election of Wolstan, prior of the cathedral church of Worcester, as bishop of the see. By K.

Sept. 6. Nottingham.

Licence for Andrew Peverel to enfeoff Richard de Rademeld, parson of the church of Kyngeston, and Roger, parson of the church of Blachinton, of the manor of Berton, held in chief, and of two parts of the manor of Blachinton, held as of the honor of Eagle (de Aquila) and for the said feoffees to grant the manor of Berton to Andrew Peverel for life, and the parts of the manor of Blachinton to Andrew Peverel and Alice, his wife, for life, with remainders in both instances to Andrew son of Andrew Peverel in tail, and, if he should die without issue, with like remainder to Thomas, his brother, with ultimate remainder to the right heirs of Andrew Peverel. By fine of 100s. Southampton.

Sept. 8. Nottingham.

Licence for Robert de Malo Lacu to cut timber, for his own use, in 16 acres of alder grove and underwood in the ‘hay ’ of Scrattehaghe, in the manor of Bollesovre, held by him of the king for life. By p.s.

Sept. 5. Nottingham.

Licence for Peter de Malo Lacu, tenant in fee simple in reversion of the manors of Hexthorp and Rosyngton, co. York, held in chief, after the life estate therein of Robert de Malo Lacu, to grant a life estate thereout to Robert king’s yeoman, son of the said Robert de Malo Lacu. By p.s.

Sept. 12. Nottingham.

Notification to S. bishop of London of the royal assent to the election of John de Wymundham, monk of the convent of St. John, Colchester, as abbot thereof. By K.

Sept. 12. Nottingham.

Safe-conduct, until Christmas, for R. bishop of Ossory in Ireland, summoned by the king to England. By K.

Protections for—

Sept. 12. Nottingham.

R. bishop of Ossory in Ireland, until Christmas.

John de Somurdeby, vicar of the church of Dyseworth, with clause nolumus, for two years.

Henry de Walton, parson of the church of Aston, for one year.

Ralph de Yarewell, parson of the church of Cotum, for two years.

The abbot of Louth Park, for one year.

Robert Breton.

William de Harton, parson of the church of St. Mary, Suth Kelleseye.

Master John de Kotingham, parson of the church of Claworth, for two years.

The prior of St. Leonard by Staunford.

The prioress of Stikeswald.

Robert de Toft, parson of the church of St. Mary, Bynnebrok.

Alan de Neusum, parson of the church of Byngham.

The abbot of Revesby.

Membrane 23.

Sept. 4. Nottingham.

Grant to William de Clynton, for service to queen Isabella, of the sums payable by Martha, late the wife of Henry Dyne, tenant in chief, as the value of the possessions of her husband, whereof custody has been granted to her during the minority of John, the son and heir, on condition that she account for their value. Further grant to the said William of the marriage of the heir. By p.s.

Mandates in pursuance to Martha to pay the same and to deliver the body of the heir.

Sept. 6. Nottingham.

Grant to Adam de Bristowe of the custody of the gaol of Warrewyk, during pleasure.

Sept. 6. Nottingham.

Confirmation of a grant, under the king’s Irish seal, dated 12 July last, to John de Grauntsete, king’s yeoman, of the custody of the lands of William Comyn, knight, deceased, in the county of Dublin, at a yearly rent, during the minority of the heir. By C.

Aug. 24. York.

Acknowledgment of the king’s indebtedness to Richard de la Pole and William, his brother, in the sums of 2,000l. and 25s. 11d., for the wages of John of Hainault and other men at arms in his retinue, returning to their homes, beyond the 4,000l. advanced by William de la Pole at York, for the expenses of the expedition in Scotland; with promise to repay the said sums of 2,000l. and 25s. 11d. from the first receipts of the old and new customs in the ports of Kingston-on-Hull and Boston, as well as from the imprest of wool, wool-fells, and hides, and the one part of the seal called the ‘cocket’ is to remain in the custody of the said Richard and William till the debt be discharged. By bill of treasurer.

Mandates in pursuance to the collectors of customs at Boston and Kingston-on-Hull. By bill of treasurer.

Sept. 7. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, at the instance of queen Isabella, for her men and tenants of Lyndeby.

Sept. 8. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for William Palmer, parson of the church of Cotegrave.

Sept. 7. Nottingham.

Pardon, at the request of Richard de Grey, to William le Parker of Little Lynford, for a trespass in vert in the forest of Sause, in the time of the late king. By p.s.

Sept. 8. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for James de Brenkle, parson of the church of Houton-by-Wragby.

The like for Thomas Mustel of Westtyryngton, clerk.

Sept. 10. Nottingham.

Mandate to all officers not to intermeddle with the possessions of St. Albans Abbey during the present voidance, the custody thereof pertaining to the prior and convent, in accordance with a grant by letters patent of Edward I.

Sept. 10. Nottingham.

William de Donecastre, staying in England, has letters nominating William de Donecastre, the younger, and John de Preston, clerk, his attorneys in Ireland for two years.

Sept. 12. Nottingham.

William, bishop of Meath, staying in England, has letters nominating Roger Jarpenvill, clerk, and John le Walshe his attorneys in Ireland for two years.

Sept. 10. Nottingham.

Presentation of James de Kyngeston to the church of Mechyng, in the diocese of Chichester, in the king’s gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Lewes having been in his father’s hands.

Sept. 12. Nottingham.

Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum, for the alienation in frank almoin by the prior and convent of St. Frideswide, Oxford, of a messuage, the advowson of the church of All Saints, with a pension of 40s. therefrom, and the advowson of the church of St. Mildred, with a pension of 26s. 8d. therefrom, all in the town of Oxford, to H. bishop of Lincoln and his successors. By fine of 100s. Oxford.

Sept. 16. Lincoln.

The abbot of Neuhous, going to the general chapter at Premonstre, has letters nominating Geoffrey de Walesby, his fellow canon, and Edmund de Grymesby, clerk, his attorneys until Easter.

Sept. 17. Lincoln.

Grant to Peter de Berkele, king’s clerk, of the prebend which Master James de Berkele, deceased, lately had in the collegiate church of Boseham, in the king’s gift by reason of the voidance of the see of Exeter.

Mandate in pursuance to the sacristan. By p.s.

Sept. 17. Lincoln.

Grant to Master Eudo de Berkele, king’s clerk, of the prebend of Weston St. Laurence in the collegiate church of Westbury, in the king’s gift by reason of the voidance of the see of Worcester. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to the dean.

Sept. 16. Lincoln.

Exemplification of letters patent, dated 26 June, 17 Edward II., providing that the grant by Alan the abbot and the convent of Battle of a pension of 5 marks to John de Icham, king’s clerk, at the king’s request, should not be taken in prejudice of their right to be free from such exactions.

Sept. 16. Lincoln.

Writ of aid, until Easter, for John de Bury, appointed a purveyor of the household of queen Isabella.

Sept. 13. Nottingham.

Pardon to Henry de Horsyngton of his outlawry in the county of Somerset for non-appearance before William de Bereford and other justices to a plea of Henry de Weymuth for an account of money had by him as receiver. By p.s.

Sept. 3. Nottingham.

Grant to Roger de Mortuo Mari, son of Roger de Mortuo Mari, of the marriage of Mary, late the wife of Aymer de Valence, earl of Pembroke. By p.s.

Membrane 22.

Sept. 18. Lincoln.

Mandate to all sheriffs and bailiffs, on the complaint of the chapter of Beverley, not to permit certain persons going about England, Wales and Ireland, and professing to be proctors of the chapter, to collect money, animals, legacies and other goods for the use of the fabric of the church of St. John, Beverley, unless they can show letters testimonial of the chapter; and to take from such false proctors the goods they have collected and give them to the true proctors.

Sept. 19. Lincoln.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for J. bishop of Llandaff.

The like for the following:—

Walter de Belgrave, vicar of Kirketon in Holand.

The prior of Newstead on Ancolm.

The abbot of Beauchief.

Simon Costantyn.

Hugh de Wymundhold.

Simon de Bury.

Sept. 20. Lincoln.

Richard de Norhampton and Richard de Hedersete, monks of St. Albans, bringing news of the death of Hugh, late abbot, have letters to the prior and convent of licence to elect. By K.

Sept. 20. Lincoln.

Confirmation to the prior and convent of Alvyngham of the following private benefactions:—By Ralph son of Martin de Jerdeburgh, of land in Jerdeburgh, in frank almoin; by Alan son of Alan de Coutona, in frank almoin, of a yearly rent of 7s. 1d. issuing from the lands which Richard de Lincoln’, Robert le Fevre and Amabel, his wife, Margaret daughter of Ralph, Gilbert son of Thomas, and Ralph, Robert and John, his brothers, William son of Thomas, and Robert and John, his brothers, and Juliana, late the wife of the said Thomas, held of him in Jerdeburgh, as well as of a yearly rent of 5s. issuing out of lands which Acius son of Hamelin de Jerdeburgh held of him there, and of a yearly rent of 8s. 10d. issuing out of lands which Richard son of Margaret de Lincoln also held of him there; by Margaret daughter and heiress of Robert son of John son of Pigot de Alvyngham, of a release for ever of a yearly rent of 5s. due from the prior and convent; and by Thomas son of John son of Pigot de Alvyngham, in frank almoin, of a release of a yearly rent of 2s. 6d. due from the said prior and convent. By fine of 20s.

Sept. 21. Lincoln.

Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum, for the alienation by Thomas de Luda, canon of St. Mary, Lincoln, of a messuage and lands in Dalderby and Lincoln to the dean and chapter of the said church to find a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily at the altar of St. Mary in the parish church of Dalderby, in honour of the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist, for the souls of the relations and benefactors of John de Dalderby, late bishop of Lincoln, and others. By the inquisition it appears that the messuage is held of the parson of the chapel of St. Michael, Scryvelby, in frank almoin, by a service of 4d. yearly, and the lands lie in the fields of Lincoln, and are held of the king without any fixed service, but liable to tallage and tax, like the other lands there, and that the messuage and lands are of the value of 4l. 8s. 2d. By fine of 5 marks.

Sept. 23. Lincoln.

Restitution of the temporalities of the abbey of St. John, Colchester, to John de Wymundeham, one of the monks, elected abbot thereof. By K.

Writ de intendendo directed to the tenants of the abbey.

Sept. 23. Lincoln.

Grant to Richard de Hanyngfeld, king’s chaplain, of the prebend of Cannok in the king’s free chapel of Pencrich, in the king’s gift by reason of the late voidance of the see of Dublin. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to A. archbishop of Dublin, dean of the said free chapel.

Sept. 24. Lincoln.

Presentation of Adam de Herewynton to the church of Bishop’s Cleeve, in the diocese of Worcester, in the king’s gift by reason of the voidance of that see. By p.s.

Sept. 1. Nottingham.

Confirmation of the gift in frank almoin by Richard de Bikerton and John Braunesford, rector of the church of Hereforton, in the diocese of Worcester, to the prior and convent of St. Mary, Worcester, of the manor of Batenhale and land in la Newebern and Timberden. By p.s.

Sept. 23. Lincoln.

Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent, dated Sybbesdon, 9 March, 19 Edward II., granting to the abbot and convent of Suleby the advowson of the church of Sibertoft, co. Northampton. By fine of 20s.

Sept. 25. Lincoln.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John Blundel and Matilda, late the wife of Roger Lestraunge, of two messuages and lands in Camelton of the yearly value of 16s. 4d., and by Robert de Flamvill of a yearly rent of 77s. 6d. in Hawenes, to the prior and convent of Chikesand, in part satisfaction of lands and rents to the yearly value of 25 marks which they had licence by letters patent of the late king to acquire.

Sept. 28. Lincoln.

Power for Richard de Denton and John de Orreton to receive into the king’s peace, men of Scotland and their adherents. By K.& C.

Sept. 28. Lincoln.

Grant to Thomas de Rokesby of land of the yearly value of 100l. for bringing the king within sight of his enemies in the north. [Fædera.] By p.s.

Sept. 27. Lincoln.

Acknowledgment of the king’s indebtedness to James Nicolas, Francis Grandon, Peter Reyneri, Peter Byne and their partners of the society of the Bardi of Florence in the sum of 2,066l. 13s. 4d., namely, 900l. paid at Paris to John of Hainault for wages of himself and the men at arms in his train who came into England to assist in the war against the Scots, 1,000 marks of the new prest of their wools delivered by them to divers collectors of customs to the king’s use, as appears by letters sealed with the cocket, and 500l. as a recompence for delay in repayment of various sums of money, and promise to pay the same without delay. By bill of treasurer.

Sept. 27. Lincoln.

Mandate to the treasurer and chamberlains to discharge the same, or to give some competent assignment therefor. By bill of treasurer.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum, at the request of Burga de Vaus, for the alienation in mortmain by Rodland, parson of Estbradenham, to the abbot and convent of St. Benet Holme of lands and woods in Tybenham, held in chief as parcel of the manor of Tybenham, parcel of the barony of Tateshale. By pet. of C.

Sept. 28. Lincoln.

Grant to William Gleykyn, for service to queen Isabella, of 40l.yearly at the Exchequer until he be provided with land of that value for life. By p.s.

Membrane 21.

Sept. 18. Lincoln.

At the signification of Charles, king of France, the king was informed that John Sereiz of St. Jean d’Angeli, master and owner, and Martin Baston of St. Sebastian, pilot, of a ship called Nostre Dame de Seint Johan, long before the late war in Gascony, loaded the same at Thonay Charente, for le Dam in Flanders, with wines, etc., and that at Cradon, near the port of St. Mathieu in Brittany, Bardok de la Segne, Perrot de Peyana, Peter de Menta son of Amald de Gerandas of Bayonne, in a galliot called the Spynas, and Peter Trunquan, master of the St.James of Bayonne, and their accomplices, boarded the said ship, killed the men thereon, and brought it to England; whereof restitution, with its boat and gear, is demanded for John Sereiz: and by the report of Robert de Keleseye, Thomas de Faveresham and John de Shelvynge, assigned to make inquisition thereof, it appeared that on 10 May, 17 Edward II., the said ship, now called la Despensere, was brought to the coast of Cornwall by the persons above named, and the cargo of 240 tuns of white wine, worth 4l. the tun, sold at Fowey; and that they afterwards took the ship to Bordeaux, where it was adjudged to Master Peter Galicien for satisfaction of his damages for a trespass committed against him by the said Bardok and his accomplices, and was then given by Peter Galicien with its boat and gear—viz., six cables, six anchors, etc.—to the king’s father; and that the said ship was at the time of the seizure of the value of 160l., but afterwards depreciated (pejorata) to the extent of 160l.; and that the same is now in the custody of Richard Fille by assignment from the late king. The king now grants the said ship, etc., to John Sereiz as a gift. By K.& C.

Sept. 19. Lincoln.

Grant to Master Thomas de Asteleye, king’s clerk, of the prebend of Rothefen in the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, in the king’s gift by reason of the late voidance of the see of Salisbury.

Mandate in pursuance to R. bishop of Salisbury.

Sept. 18. Lincoln.

Appointment of Adam le Corour, for life, as chief swineherd of the town of Nottingham. By p.s.

Sept. 19. Lincoln.

Licence for Henry, earl of Lancaster, to demise the wapentake of Wirkesworth, held in chief, with the exception of the town of Assheburn and a lead mine there, to John de Kynardeseye, Michael de Meldon and Elias de Stapelton, executors of Thomas, late earl of Lancaster, for a term of ten years for discharge of the late earl’s debts. By p.s.

Sept. 20. Lincoln.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Master Henry de Evesham and Peter de Hatfeld of certain lands in Spaldyng, of the yearly value of 65s. 10½d., as found by inquisition, to the prior and convent of Spaldyng, in part satisfaction of lands to the yearly value of 20l. which they had licence by letters patent of the late king to acquire.

Sept. 23. Lincoln.

Protection and safe-conduct until Easter for John Sereiz and his men and servants on the Nostre Dame de Seint Johan, now called la Despensere.

Sept. 21. Lincoln.

Prohibition to all ecclesiastical persons from proceeding in derogation of the king’s right to collate, and of the collation of Thomas de Asteleye, to the prebend of Rothefen in the church of St. Mary, Salisbury.

Sept. 21. Lincoln.

The like in favour of the said Thomas, concerning the prebend which Master Thomas de Berkeleye had in the church of Exeter, in the king’s gift by reason of the voidance of the see.

Sept. 20. Lincoln.

Pardon, at the request of queen Isabella, to Sibyl, late wife of Alan de Plukenet, tenant in chief, for marrying Henry de Pembrugg without licence. By p.s.

Sept. 23. Lincoln.

At the request of many native and alien merchants, the king ordained that they should, until Christmas next, freely buy wool, hides and wool-fells at the staples and elsewhere, and export the same, notwithstanding the ordinances of the staple, provided they paid beyond the ordinary customs, as a loan to the king in aid of the expedition to Scotland, for every sack of wool, one mark; for every 300 wool-fells, one mark; and for every last of hides, 20s.: the citizens of London are now discharged from payments up to this date, but they are to pay in future.

Sept. 25. Lincoln.

Mandate to Peter Bernardi de Pynsols of Bayonne to deliver to John Sereiz two anchors and two cables belonging to his ship. By K.& C. Et erant patentes.

Mandate to Richard Fille to deliver the ship with its boat and gear (attilio).

The sheriff of Kent is commanded to see that the ship is delivered.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Pardon to the men of Baumburgh, in consideration of their great losses by repeated incursions of the Scots, of the 26 marks due at Easter last from them for the farm of the town. By K.& C.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Presentation of John de Feribi to the church of Crondale, in the diocese of Winchester, in the king’s gift by reason of the voidance of that see. By p.s.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Presentation of Richard Hillari to the church of Kynfare, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, void by the resignation of John de Stretton, the late rector.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Licence for the abbot and convent of Fourneys to crenellate their dwelling-house of Fotheray in Fourneys, co. Lancaster. By pet. of C.

Sept. 20. Lincoln.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Michael de Haynton, chaplain, to Master Antony Beek and his successors, chancellors of St. Mary’s, Lincoln, of a messuage in the suburb of Lincoln, for the establishment of a grammar school (ad scolas pro pueris in arte gramatica informandis), and for the residence of a master, to be nominated by the chancellor for the time being. By fine of ½ mark. Lincoln.

Membrane 20.

Sept. 20. Lincoln.

Pardon, at the request of Thomas Wake, to Master Robert de Baldok, the younger, for his adherence to Master Robert de Baldok, the elder, and other enemies of the king and queen Isabella.

Sept. 22. Lincoln.

Ratification and confirmation for Thomas de Evenefeld and Joan, his wife, (1) of a grant by John Vanne, clerk, son and heir of John Vanne of Lucca, formerly citizen and merchant of London, for himself and his heirs, to Peter Galeys, citizen of London, brother of the grantor, of all those tenements and buildings in the parish of St. Antonin, London, which Alice, late the wife of Robert de Arraz, formerly citizen of London, held for life, by demise from the aforesaid John Vanne of Lucca, to hold in fee simple from and after the death of the said Alice; (2) of the release and quit-claim by the said John son of John of all right and claim therein by himself and his heirs; (3) of the attornment by the said Alice to the said Peter; (4) of the grant by the same Alice, as widow, of her interest therein to Thomas de Evenefeld, citizen and pepperer of London, and Joan, his wife; and (5) of the release to them and the heirs of Thomas by the aforesaid Peter of any claim to the said tenements of which they were enfeoffed by the said Alice. By fine of 40s.

Sept. 24. Lincoln.

Grant, at the request of Henry, earl of Lancaster, to the bailiffs and men of the town of Lancaster of pontage for three years, for repairing their bridge. By p.s.

Sept. 18. Lincoln.

Grant to William de Clynton, for service to queen Isabella abroad, of the castle, manor and hundred of Halton, in Cheshire and Lancashire.

Mandates in pursuance to Richard Damory, justice of Chester, and to the tenants of Halton. [Fœdera.]

Sept. 25. Lincoln.

Acquittance for 459l., the proceeds of the property in England of the society of the Scali of Florence, arrested by the late king, and by the present king delivered to John de Pinibus, archdeacon of Bazas, and Antony Usus Maris and Master Thomas de Luco, merchants of Genoa, Gerard Boche, merchant of Lucca, and Antony Coterom and Antony Maresel, also of Genoa, and Silvester de Ryche, merchant of Florence, on their undertaking to distribute the same among the creditors of the society, and by them accordingly distributed; and discharge for de Pinibus and the others who have become bail for Cerbius Tenchini and Landus Omodei, proctors and servants of the society, attached by the late king.

Sept. 12. Nottingham.

Licence for the prior and friars of the order of Mount Carmel, Nottingham, to acquire a rent of 13s. 4d. in Nottingham, and to convey the same in mortmain to the parson of St.Nicholas there, in exoneration of the same sum due from them to him as tithes of land within his parish, acquired by them for the enlargement of their dwelling-house. By p.s.

Sept. 24. Lincoln.

Robert de Napton, staying in England, has letters nominating Robert de Creek of Napton and John Conyng his attorneys in Ireland for two years.

Sept. 24. Lincoln.

Presentation of Thomas de Useflet, parson of the church of Munestok, in the diocese of Winchester, to the church of la Rye, in the diocese of Chichester, on an exchange of benefices with Walter de Useflet.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Pardon to Gilbert de Toutheby, for his services and in consideration that his lands in the bishopric of Durham have been devastated by the Scots, of 67l. 10s. of the 300 marks in which he was bound for the custody of the lands and heir of Robert de Bavent, which he purchased from the late king. By pet. of C.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Permission to Richard Daumary to discharge his debts to the king by half-yearly payments of 2½ marks. By p.s.

Membrane 19.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Pardon to Henry Buntyng, in consideration of his services in the army in the north, for the death of John de Halghton of Tyndale, killed after the coronation.

The like to the following:—

Alexander Buntyng of Fourestanes for the same.

Walter de Hardgill for the death of Richard Flecher of Ulgham, killed before the coronation.

William de Blenkansop, general pardon for all offences before the coronation.

Nicholas son of Thomas de Hautwysel, the same.

Oct. 2. Nottingham.

Further writ of aid for William Trussell, escheator beyond Trent.

Oct. 3. Nottingham.

Simple protection, for two years, for John de Handlo and Matilda, his wife, going beyond seas on pilgrimage. By K.

Oct. 3. Nottingham.

Grant to Henry de Ditton of a messuage and land in Harewell, in fee simple, in enlargement of a former grant to him of the same for life, by letters patent dated 16 August, 20 Edward II. By K.& p.s.

Oct. 4. Nottingham.

Writ of aid, until Michaelmas, for John de Feryby, king’s clerk, appointed a purveyor of the household. By bill of steward.

The like for Gilbert de Tynneden.

Oct. 1. Nottingham.

Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent dated 8 July, 13 Edward II., granting to Edenevettus Gogh the bailiwick of the bedelry of Tourkelyn in Anglesey. By K.& C.

Sept. 29. Newark.

Grant to John le Mareschal of Westminster, for life, that no steward or other minister of the king shall take lodging in his houses in Westminster.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Pardon to William de Ros of Hamelak of the yearly payment of 20 marks, due by virtue of letters patent dated 10 November, 10 Edward II., for discharge of his debts and those of his ancestors, and of all debts due on the said 10 November. By p.s.

Oct. 2. Nottingham.

Pardon to Roger Utlagh, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland, and chancellor of Ireland, and the brethren of the Hospital, for appropriating in mortmain, without licence, the church of Duncormok, in the diocese of Fernes, of the value of 10 marks, the church of Clonkeen, in the same diocese, of the value of 5 marks, the church of Kerlyngford, in the diocese of Armagh, of the value of 5 marks, not held in chief; with licence for them to hold the same in mortmain. By pet. of C.

Sept. 20. Lincoln.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for John de Cherleton, citizen of London. By K.& C.

Oct. 3. Nottingham.

The like, for one year, for Fulk Corbet, prebendary of Freford in the church of St. Chad, Lichfield.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

The like, for one year, for Thomas de Eggefeld, parson of Thirford.

Sept. 23. Lincoln.

Appointment of Robert de Daventre and William le Breton, with a clerk chosen by them, as collectors in the county of Northampton of the twentieth of movables granted to the king by Parliament for the defence of the kingdom against the Scots. By K.& C.

The like of the following:—

Oct. 12. Nottingham.

Oct. 5.

Oct. 5.

Oct. 5.

Mode of collection of the twentieth granted to the king at Lincoln, the first payment whereof is to be made on the morrow of the Purification.

French.

(This form is, with slight verbal differences, that enrolled on the Patent Rolls 1 Edward II., part i., m. 7; 3 Edward II., m. 37; 9 Edward II., part ii., m. 12, and elsewhere—printed in the Appendix to the Rolls of Parliament, pp. 442 et seq. See also Munimenta Gildhallœ Londoniensis (Rolls Series), vol. ii., part i., pp. 19–35.)

Sept. 23. Lincoln.

Appointment of Master John de Everdon, John Gisors, Hamo de Chiggewell and John Devery, with a clerk chosen by them, as collectors of the twentieth in the city of London. By K.& C.

Sept. 23. Lincoln.

The like of Robert de Daventre and William le Breton as collectors of the twentieth in all cities and boroughs in co. Northampton. By K.& C.

The like of the persons appointed to collect the twentieth in the counties, with the addition of the following:—

The persons appointed to collect in the city of London.

Adam de Hoperton, Nicholas de Langeton, John de Ellerker, the elder, appointed to collect in the city of York.

Oct. 5.

Thomas Cause of Lincoln and John de Thame appointed to collect in the city of Lincoln.

Mode of collection of the twentieth in cities and boroughs. French. (See above.)

Nov. 20. Pontefract.

Appointment of John del Haye as collector of the twentieth in the county of Buckingham in the place of Reginald de Hampden, too infirm to serve.

The like of him as collector in the cities and boroughs within the county.

Nov. 24. Pontefract.

In like manner John Gisors is substituted for John de Bousser, absent on the king’s service.

(De Bousser appears to have been erased in the two documents referring to the taxation of the city of London, and Gisors substituted, hence that name is given above.)

Dec. 1. Nottingham.

Appointment of Anketin Salveyn as collector of the twentieth in the East Riding of York in the place of Geoffrey de Sancto Quintino, unable to serve. By K.

The like of him as collector in the cities and boroughs therein.

Vacated by surrender.

Membrane 18.

Sept. 27. Lincoln.

Presentation of Richard Illary, parson of the church of Wymondham, in the diocese of Lincoln, to the church of Kynefare, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, on an exchange of benefices with John de Stretton.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Grant to William de Clynton, for life, in further satisfaction of the promise of 200l. yearly in lands made to him by queen Isabella and the king, when beyond seas, of the manor of Somerford Keynes, co. Wilts, of the yearly value of 40l., and the manor of Henle by Guildford, co. Surrey, of the value of 20l. If by inquisition to be made, the value of the manors exceed these sums, he is to hold them as of the value so found. By p.s.

Sept. 30. Nottingham.

Licence for Henry Illary and Joan, his wife, to enfeoff Robert de Scrayfeld of a messuage, land and 3s. rent, in Humeloclangeton, Conyngesby, Wilkseby and Dalderby, and the advowson of the church of Wilkseby, held in chief, and for the feoffee to grant the same to Henry and Joan in tail, with remainder, if they die without issue, to the right heirs of Joan. By fine of 1 mark.

Sept. 30. Nottingham.

Writ de intendendo for Andrew de Wormenhale, elected mayor of Oxford, on his having taken the oath in the Chancery.

Sept. 30. Nottingham.

Richard, abbot of St. Evroul, staying beyond seas, has letters nominating Walter de Petlyng and Richard de Fancote his attorneys for four years. By fine of 5 marks.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Appointment of John de Stafford to the bailiwick of the king’s serjeanty of Meath in Ireland, during pleasure. By p.s.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Mandate to Thomas le Fuitz Johan, justiciary of Ireland, to deliver the same.

Oct. 1. Nottingham.

Exemplification of letters patent dated 11 February, 6 Edward II., granting to John de Carleton, clerk, the custody of the hospital of the Holy Innocents without Lincoln, for life.

Sept. 26. Lincoln.

Pardon to Hugh le Tighler and Benedict de Ebor’, both of Lincoln, of the imprisonment awarded them by William Dysny and others, justices of oyer and terminer, for a trespass against the prior of the Hospital of St.John of Jerusalem in England. By K.& pet. of C.

Sept. 4. Nottingham.

Inspeximus and confirmation of an indenture dated Hertlebury, 15 August 1327, whereby Thomas, late bishop of Worcester, demises in perpetuity, at a rent of 112s. 8d., to the prior and convent of Worcester, for the office of sacristan, 30 acres of land in Northwyk, lying longitudinally between the meadow called ‘la Leyne,’ in Dudleye and Shirreveshorchard, and latitudinally between the arable land (culturam) called Redehul and the bank of the Severn, and twelve acres of land in Kemeseye in the fields called Wyggeleye and Twelve Acres,’ all which are extended as of the value of 112s. 8d. By fine of 40s.

Sept. 4. Nottingham.

Inspeximus and confirmation of a confirmation by Wlstan, the prior, and the chapter of Worcester, dated at the chapter house, Worcester, 10 August 1327, of a grant by Thomas, bishop of Worcester, dated at his manor of Hertelbury on Saturday the feast of St. James the Apostle, 1327, to Osbert Spelly of Claynes, in fee tail, of the lands which Richard Spelly, his father, held in villenage in Claynes, within the manor of Northwyk, by Worcester, yielding therefor at the usual quarter days 14s. 8d. yearly for all services, saving suit of court of Whistan three times yearly. By fine of 20s.

Oct. 3. Nottingham.

Simple protection, for two years, for John de Handlo and Matilda, his wife, going on pilgrimage beyond seas. By K.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for Richard de Overton of Derby, for five years.

The like, for six years, for Payn le Draper of Derby.

Oct. 3. Nottingham.

Grant to William fiz Molak’ Mecotran, Irishman, and his lawful issue, that they shall be accounted Englishmen and be subject to English laws in Ireland and elsewhere.

Sept. 29. Newark.

Pardon to Joan de Bohun, sister and heiress of Alan Plokenet, deceased, at the request of queen Isabella, and in consideration of the affection which the said Joan has shown to Eleanor de Bohun, one of the daughters of Humphrey de Bohun, late earl of Hereford and Essex, by enfeoffing the said Eleanor of lands which are of her own inheritance, of all debts due at the Exchequer by herself or her ancestors leviable out of the lands of the said Alan. By p.s.

Oct. 2. Nottingham.

Pardon, in consideration of the good service of Roger Utlagh, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland, and chancellor of Ireland, to him and his brethren of the Hospital of 100l. out of the 200l. due by them at the Exchequer in Dublin.

Hic mutatum fuit magnum sigillum, prout patet in memorando in dorso Clausarum.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause volumus, until Easter, for W. bishop of Norwich, staying beyond seas on the king’s service. By K.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

The said bishop has letters nominating Master Adam de Ayremynne, archdeacon of Norfolk, and Thomas de Evesham, clerk, his attorneys for the same period.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Nicholas de Verdon, going to Ireland, has letters nominating Robert de Warplok and Walter le Fevre his attorneys for one year.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Licence, at the request of queen Isabella, for the prioress and convent of Brodholme to acquire in mortmain land and rent not held in chief, to the yearly value of 10l. By K. for God, and by p.s.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for Lora, late the wife of John Stutevyll of Kirkeby in Asshfeld.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Appointment of John de Langeton, Robert de Swalclif, chamberlain of the Exchequer, and Nicholas de Falle, clerk, to convey the rolls and memoranda of the Exchequer from Westminster to York, with power to punish by imprisonment or otherwise those whom they shall find negligent or remiss in aiding them. By K.

Mandate to the sheriff of Essex and Hertford to provide them with carriages and other necessaries on payment, and to conduct them safely through his bailiwick. By K.

The like to the sheriffs of the counties of Cambridge and Huntingdon, of Lincoln, Northampton, and Nottingham and Derby.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Grant to the provost and scholars of the house of St. Mary (Oriel College), Oxford, in frank almoin, of the advowson of the church of Aberford, with licence to appropriate the church. By p.s.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause volumus, until Christmas, for Ralph de Brok, going beyond seas on the king’s service.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Writ of aid, until Easter, for Gilbert de Tymeden (sic), appointed a purveyor of the household.

The like for the following:—

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

John de Thirlowe, until the feast of the Purification.

oct. 6. Nottingham.

John de Feryby, clerk, until Easter.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Robert de Welles, until the feast of the Purification.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Protection, for two years, for John de Warrewyk, hermit, dwelling at Langeham, co. Rutland, and his men, seeking alms.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Presentation of Benedict de Shepeye, parson of the church of Quendon, in the diocese of London, to the church of St. Dunstan West, London, in the same diocese, on an exchange of benefices with Robert de Shutlyngdon.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Writ of aid, until Easter, for Ralph de Wendovere, appointed a purveyor of the household of queen Isabella.

The like for the following:—

Roger Pate.

Robert de Langeton, clerk.

John de Hastwyk.

Thomas de Norhampton.

William Fox.

Robert de Danhurst.

John Cosyn.

John de Chedyngfeld.

Alexander de Tile.

Peter le Saucer.

Hugh de Lincoln.

Walter de Hynkele.

John Russel.

Thomas de Pedynton.

James Horn.

John de la March.

Reginald de Croyden.

John de Rodyng.

Richard de Haitfeld.

Oct. 10. Nottingham.

Henry de Chalfhunt, appointed a purveyor of the king’s household.

Richard de Sancto Albano, with a like appointment.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Safe-conduct for William of Hainault, count of Holland and Zealand. [Fœdera.] By K.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Appointment of Thomas de Penkeston, king’s clerk, to the custody of the writs and rolls of the chief justice of Ireland, during pleasure.

By advice (consilium) of the justiciary of Ireland and Nicholas Fastolf.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Permission for the prior and convent of Lenton to discharge by halfyearly payments of five marks a debt of 100l. due at the Exchequer for arrears of tenths and other debts. By K. & C.

Oct. 7. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause volumus, until the feast of the Purification, for R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, going beyond seas on the king’s service. By K.

The like for the following, accompanying him:—

John de Depyng, parson of the church of Grutlyngton.

Robert de Eton.

Robert de Aslakby.

John de Hoby, parson of a moiety of the church of Ekyngton.

Robert le Moygne.

John de Melburn, parson of a moiety of the church of Heselbergh.

Master Roger de Nassington, prebendary of the altar of St. Martin in the church of St. John, Beverley.

Thomas de Grenham.

Richard de Hale, parson of the church of Chyn.

Oct. 7. Nottingham.

The said bishop has letters nominating Stephen le Blount and John de Burgo his attorneys for the like period.

Oct. 7. Nottingham.

Grant, during pleasure, of 20l. yearly, to be paid by the escheator on this side Trent (sic), to Meliora, late the wife of Gilbert de Glyncarny, to whom the king had granted for life the manor of Milham, co. Norfolk, for the maintenance of himself, his wife and children. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to William Trussel, the escheator beyond Trent (sic).

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Grant, during pleasure, to Margery, late the wife of Duncan de Frendraght, of 49 marks yearly out of the issues of the county of York, in recompence for the manor of Brigestoke, co. Northampton, formerly held by her during the king’s pleasure, and since, on 16 August, granted to queen Isabella for life. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to the sheriff of York.

Membrane 16.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Robert, abbot of Bernay, staying beyond seas, has letters nominating John Sonde, clerk, and William Roule his attorneys for five years. By fine of 50s. Suffolk.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Pardon of 100l. to Roger Utlagh, prior, and the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland (a repetition of the entry dated October 2.) By pet. of C.

Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer in Dublin.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

By return of an inquisition ad quod damnum by the sheriff of Staffordshire and Salop, it was certified that it would not be to the prejudice of the king or others if the king were to grant to the abbot and convent of Crokesden 2s. of rent issuing from two messuages and one hide of land which Ralph Fremon and Hervy Fremon hold in fee in Oke, by a service of 2s. and attendance twice yearly at the view of frankpledge at the king’s of Tetenhale, in exchange for 4s. of rent in Briggenorth issuing from two messuages, the one in the tenure of Roger Hamond and the other in that of Matilda, late the wife of Roger Page, that beyond the said 2s. of rent the king has no lands and tenements in Oke, and that the attendance at the view of frankpledge is of the value of 6d. yearly. The king therefore grants the said 2s. of rent to the said abbot and convent, they performing the same services as they performed for the said 4s. of rent, and keeping an anniversary for the king’s father on St. Matthew’s day; and he releases Ralph and Hervey Fremon from their attendance at the court of Tetenhale.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for Gilbert de Ebor’, parson of the church of Ravenyngham, always attendant in the Chancery.

Oct. 7. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause volumus, until the feast of the Purification, for Edward, earl of Kent, going to the march of Scotland against the Scots. By K.

Oct. 7. Nottingham.

Grant, at the request of Thomas Wake, the king’s kinsman, to the prior and canons of the house called Hautemprise, of a toft in Belton in the isle of Haxiholm, in the tenure of Robert Chiri, and the advowson of the church there, which belonged to Edmund, late earl of Arundell, and were forfeited to the late king; with licence for them to appropriate the church. By p.s.

Oct. 5. Nottingham.

Whereas William, count of Hainault, Holland and Zealand, and lord of Friesland, for certain goods and merchandise of English merchants some time ago taken and carried away by certain of his subjects in Zealand, and for 87l. which Robert Elys of Great Yarmouth, now deceased, lent to his agents in the parliament at Staunford, 3 Edward II., lately bound himself by letters patent to the same Robert for the payment of 1,300l. sterling; and afterwards, because of non-payment thereof, ordained, with the common assent of his subjects, that the said sum should be levied from merchants, fishers and mariners of his kingdom, in the towns and ports of England, wherever they should be found, by a toll of 10s. sterling from every ship carrying herrings or fish, on its first arrival in England, once a year, from every other ship carrying other kinds of merchandise 10s. on each arrival, and 20d. for every pound’s worth of fresh and salt herrings and other merchandise—By which means 567l. 19s. 11½d. were realised and paid, leaving 732l. 0s. 0½d. still due, that is to say to Walter le Keu and his associates 395l. 16s. 2½d., to the aforesaid Robert 245l. 14s. 1d., and to Roger de Boselyngthorp 90l. 9s. 9d.: And Edward II., as well on the suit of the said Robert in his lifetime as of William and John Elys, his executors, after his death, and of the said Walter and Roger, by divers letters patent, for periods now expired, appointed the said Robert, while he lived, and afterwards his executors, and the said Roger, to collect and levy the same tolls, by the view and testimony of the bailiffs, by themselves and their agents, in the towns and ports of Lenn, Brunham, Thornham, Blakeneye, Coumere and Great Yarmouth, co. Norfolk, and of Kirkele, Dunwich, Oreford, Goseford, Erewell and Ipswich, co. Suffolk, and ordered that they should execute indentures or tallies of the sums so raised, the same to be under their seals and those of the bailiffs of the said towns and ports, and that of the said sums the said Robert or his executors should take two thirds, and that of the said Roger one third until their debts should be satisfied, and by other letters patent the said Walter was permitted to collect his debts in the other ports within the kingdom, those in Norfolk and Suffolk alone excepted: By means whereof the aforesaid Robert, and his executors, and Roger, levied 112l. 15s. 11d., whereof Robert and his executors received 75l. 3s. 11½d., and Roger 37l. 11s. 11½d. The said parties have now petitioned the king to aid them in the collection of the sum of 223l. 7s. 11d. now due by way of arrears; he has accordingly appointed them to levy and collect the same in the form hereinbefore set out, and directs this writ of aid to the sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk and other ministers for their assistance therein.

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Licence, by reason of their poverty, for the prioress and convent of Bungeye to acquire in mortmain land and rent to the yearly value of 10l. By K.

Oct. 7. Nottingham.

Licence for Edmund de Bereford, king’s clerk, to crenellate the dwellinghouse of his manor of Langele, co. Warwick. By p.s.

Oct. 7. Nottingham.

The like licence to John Wyard, king’s yeoman, as to the dwelling-house of his manor of Staunton Harecourt, co. Berks. By p.s.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

Grant of pavage in Lichfield, for three years, to R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield. By p.s.

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Master Maurice Jak’ to the brethren of the hospital of the poor of St. John, Naas, in Ireland, of a messuage, a mill and land in Walterston and Steveneston in Ireland, not held in chief, as appears by the return of Walter de la Pulle, the late king’s escheator in Ireland. By fine of 20s.

Oct. 7. Nottingham.

Grant to Thomas de Penketlane, king’s yeoman, of 100 marks yearly at the Exchequer until he be provided with land of that value for life. By p.s.

Oct. 12. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for John de Braibrok, parson of the church of Lapford.

Membrane 15.

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Grant to John de Ros, steward of the household of queen Isabella, of the manor of Thurmunhall, and a moiety of the manor of Clif and other lands in Clif, co. York, in fee simple, in enlargement of a former grant of the same to him for life. By p.s.

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Mandate to William Trussel, escheator beyond Trent, to restore the temporalities of the see of Worcester to Wolstan, late prior of the cathedral church, elected bishop thereof. By K.

Like mandate to William de Leycestre and John de Hampton, keepers of the void see.

Writ de intendendo to the tenants of the see. By K.

Oct. 9. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause volumus, in Ireland, until Easter next, for Master Walter de Islep, staying in England on the king’s service. By K.

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Power to R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield to treat for a marriage between the king and Philippa, daughter of William, count of Hainault, Holland and Zealand. [Fœdera.]

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Like power for contracting marriage per verba de presenti. [Fœdera.]

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Writ of aid for John de la Pole and Henry Deorday, deputed by Richard de la Pole, the king’s butler, to levy and collect two shillings on each cask of wine imported by foreign merchants, in the port of London, during pleasure.

The like for the following:—

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Writ of aid for Henry Forst’, appointed deputy of the chief butler in the port of Southampton.

The like for Robert de Guyenne, appointed deputy of the chief butler in the ports of Bristoll and Chepstowe.

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Confirmation, notwithstanding the statute of mortmain, of (1) a charter of release by Robert son of Geoffrey de Lenton, for him and his heirs, to the prior and convent of Lenton, his chief lords, of liberty and common of pasture for six oxen in the demesne lands of the prior, in Lenton, Kyketon and Radeford; (2) an indenture of grant and release by Robert de Neuthorp, Hugh de Neuthorp, clerk, Geoffrey de Derleye, Thomas de Strelleye, William son of Peter, John de Lethe and Richard son of Adam, for themselves and their heirs, to the aforesaid prior and convent and their successors for ever of a plot of pasture in Fullewode, lying in the place called Brokoleclyf, and another plot of pasture called Aldermerse. By K.

Oct. 9. Nottingham.

Pardon to Richard de Egremond, lately one of the company of Douenald de Marre, an enemy and rebel, received into the king’s peace by Henry de Percy, warden of the march of Northumberland, provided that he stay on the march to harass the king’s enemies. By p.s.

The like to the following:—

John Lespicer.

John de Lodyngton.

Stephen Morel.

Thomas atte Wall.

William de Seint More.

William Skakeloc.

William de Makeseye.

Oct. 9. Nottingham.

Grant to Thomas de Corbrigge, king’s yeoman, of 20 marks yearly out of the issues of the county of Lincoln, during pleasure, or until he be provided with land of that value. By p.s.

Oct. 10. Nottingham.

Appointment of William de Hatfeld, king’s clerk, as one of the chamberlains of the Exchequer at Dublin, during pleasure, in the room of Robert de Wyght. By K.

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Protection, with clause volumus, until Christmas, for William le English’, staying on the march of Scotland in the king’s service. By K.

Oct. 13. Nottingham.

Writ of aid, until Easter, for Andrew le Poleter, appointed a purveyor of the household of the chancellor and the clerks in Chancery.

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Pardon to Thomas de Verdon, knight, for the death of John de Seint Leger, knight, killed before the coronation. By p.s.

Oct. 8. Nottingham.

Grant, at the request of Edmund, earl of Kent, to John Wyard, king’s yeoman, of the reversion in fee simple to the manor of Martley, co. Worcester,

expectant on the death of Alina, late the wife of Edward Burnel, tenant for life by demise from Hugh le Despenser, late earl of Winchester, whose interest has escheated by his forfeiture. By p.s.

Oct. 6. Nottingham.

General pardon to Bertram le Munk for all offences committed before 13 March last. By p.s.

Oct. 12. Nottingham.

Licence for the abbot and convent of Croyland to acquire in mortmain land and rent, not held in chief, to the yearly value of 20l. By K. and by fine of 20l.

Vacated by surrender, on their acquisition of lands to the yearly value of 73s. 4d. in full satisfaction of that sum. 20 May, 21 Richard II.

Oct. 10. Nottingham.

Licence for Joan de Bohun of Kilpek to enfeoff Eleanor de Bohun of the castle and manor of Kilpek, the manor of Trivel, and the bailiwick of the forestry of the king’s ‘hay’ of Hereford, held in chief, and for the feoffee to grant the same to the said Eleanor for life. By p.s.

Oct. 13. Nottingham.

Protection, for one year, for brother Walter de Dulvydz, prosecuting his affairs in England.

Oct. 14. Nottingham.

Grant, reciting the grant of 23 March last to Alice de Insula, of the issues for which she is answerable to the king, of all manors and lands which belonged to her brother, Henry Tieis, and to Warin, her late husband. By K.

Oct. 13. Nottingham.

Writ of aid for Thomas de Heydon, appointed sheriff of Kaermerdyn by letters patent dated 18 February last. By K.

Oct. 13. Nottingham.

Philip, prior of Longueville Giffard, staying beyond seas, has letters appointing William de Tonolio, monk of Longueville, and John de Tonolio his attorneys for three years. By fine of 40s. at the instance of Roger de Gilbesh….

Oct. 13. Nottingham.

John de Erlegh, staying in England, has letters nominating Robert de Quemerford and John le Fitz Henry his attorneys in Ireland for three years.

Oct. 16. Nottingham.

Grant to Andrew de Boueles of the bailiwick of constable of the gaol of Stafford, during pleasure. By p.s.

Oct. 13. Nottingham.

Confirmation of an indenture of grant by Geoffrey, the prior, and the convent of Lenton, to William Cosyn of Teversald and Eleanor, his wife, for their lives, of the manor of Dunston and Hulm, Burleye and le Monkeswode, the woods only excepted.

Oct. 16. Nottingham.

Appointment of John de Leycestre, king’s clerk, as one of the chamberlains of the Exchequer, in the room of Robert de Swaleclive. By p.s.