Calendar of Patent Rolls, Edward III: Volume 1, 1327-1330. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1891.
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'1329-1330, membranes 50, 49, 48, 47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33', in Calendar of Patent Rolls, Edward III: Volume 1, 1327-1330, (London, 1891) pp. 482-506. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/series/calendar-of-patent-rolls-edward-iii/vol1/pp482-506 [accessed 11 April 2024]
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Membrane 50.
1330. Jan. 27. Eltham.
Protection and safe conduct, for one year, in Ireland for men sent by Thomas Randulf, earl of Murrif, to purchase goods and victuals for Scotland. By K.
Jan. 25. Eltham.
Ralph de Coumbe, master of the hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr of Acon, staying in England, has letters nominating Henry de la More, one of the brethren, his attorney in Ireland for two years.
Jan. 25. Eltham.
Protection, for two years, in England, Ireland and Wales, for the said master, the brethren of the hospital and their attorneys, collecting alms. The king’s bailiffs are to arrest any unauthorised person collecting in their name.
Jan. 27. Eltham.
Appointment of A. bishop of Worcester, W. bishop of Norwich, Henry, earl of Lancaster, Masters John Walewayn, canon of Hereford, and John de Shordich, professor of civil law, as proctors to treat with Philip, king of France, for a marriage between John, his eldest son, and Eleanor the king’s sister. [Fœdera.]
Jan. 27. Eltham.
The like for a marriage between John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, the king’s brother, and Mary daughter of the king of France. [Fœdera.]
Jan. 27. Eltham.
Power for the same proctors to treat of various questions arising out of the pending negotiation for a treaty between the king and the king of France. [Fœdera.]
Jan. 28. Eltham.
Protection, with clause volumus, until Whitsuntide, for A. bishop of Worcester, going beyond seas on the king’s service. By K.
The like for the following, accompanying him:—
Simon de Cressyng.
Thomas de Longeford.
William de Colph, clerk.
Robert Petyt.
Master Adam de Aylyngton.
William de Stradebrok.
William de Barkeston.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
The like for W. bishop of Norwich, and Master Henry de Cantuar’, clerk.
Jan. 29. Eltham.
Boniface de Peruch’ and John Junityn, merchants of the society of the Peruchi of Florence, staying beyond seas, have letters nominating Reiner Peryn and Henry de Acursy their attorneys for two years.
Jan. 25. Eltham.
Mandate to sheriffs, purveyors and other officers of the household, not to take prises of the goods of Henry de Seccheford, citizen of London, contrary to the charter of the city.
Jan. 29. Eltham.
Exemption, at the instance of Henry de Percy, of the chaplains of the chapel of St. Mary, within his manor of Semer, celebrating divine service for the soul of Eleanor, his mother, from tallages, aids, watches and all contributions, from tenths or other quota of spiritualities when granted by the clergy of the province of York, fifteenths or other quota granted by the commonalty of the kingdom, and tenths or other contribution imposed by the Pope. By p.s.
Jan. 27. Eltham.
Presentation of William de Nottele to the church of Langegathan, in the diocese of St. Davids.
Jan. 26. Eltham.
Grant, for life, to Robert de Fienles, for services to the king and queen Isabella in France, and because he came to England with the king to pursue Hugh le Despenser and other rebels, of a yearly sum of 60l. from the farm of Aylesbury, at the hands of Emma, late the wife of Robert de Monte Alto, or other lords of the town: a like sum was granted him 4 February, 6 Edward II., at the hands of the said Robert and Emma, who held the farm in dower, but the grant was afterwards revoked. By p.s.
Jan. 26. Eltham.
The like to the same of 110 marks yearly from the issues of the county of Buckingham, which he formerly had by grant dated 4 February, 6 Edward II., subsequently revoked, with 55 marks arrears of the same due at Michaelmas last. By p.s.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
Inspeximus and confirmation, at the instance of Philip, king of France, of letters patent dated 1 March, 1 Edward II., inspecting and confirming letters patent dated 14 June, 14 Edward I., inspecting and confirming letters patent dated 16 January, 48 Henry III., granting, at the instance of Baldwin, emperor of Constantinople, that the burgesses and merchants of the said emperor’s town of Byerflet should not be distrained on for any debts except their own, or those for which they were sureties. By K. & C.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
A. bishop of Worcester, going beyond seas on the king’s service, has letters nominating Adam de Herewynton and Robert atte Felde his attorneys until Whitsuntide.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Henry de Maundevill and Elizabeth his wife, staying in Ireland, have letters nominating Henry Avestot and William son of Geoffrey their attorneys for two years.
Membrane 49.
Jan. 27. Eltham.
Presentation of Thomas de Blount to the church of Hacumby, in the diocese of Lincoln.
The like of William Hawys to the church of Dufton, in the diocese of Carlisle, in the king’s gift by reason of his custody of the land and heir of Ralph de Graystok, tenant in chief.
Jan. 25. Eltham.
Ratification of (1) Grant by John de Mohun, lord of Dunsterr, to John son of John de Bello Campo of Somersete, in fee simple, of the share in coparceny which accrued to him by the death of John de Meriet of the inheritance of Mary, formerly his wife, in Esturminstre Mareschal, co. Dorset.
(2) Grant by John de Bello Campo of Somersete, lord of Hauch, to John his son, for life, of his share in coparceny of the manor of Sellinges, co. Kent.
(3) Demise by John de Bello Campo to John his son, for life, of his share in coparceny of the manor of West Kynton.
(4) Demise and grant by John de Bello Campo to John his son, for life, of his shares in coparceny in the manors of Sturmynstre Mareschal, co. Dorset, Magor, co. Gloucester, and Luton, co. Bedford, and in the hundreds of Lousebergh, co. Dorset, and of Flytte, co. Bedford. By fine of 1 mark.
Jan. 27. Eltham.
Enlargement of the late appointment, during pleasure, of Thomas de Swanlond to the custody of the lands of William de Hedersete in North Mimmes, co. Hertford, into a grant of the custody during such time as the lands are in the king’s hands. By p.s.
Jan. 30. Eltham.
Writ to bailiffs, ministers and others in the parts of Northumberland, to receive, for one year, Gilbert Dautre and Robert de Mersk as attorneys for the abbot of St. Albans, for the liberties which he has there in conjunction with the prior of Tynnemuwe. By K.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
Pardon to Peter atte Stocke, John Conste, Thomas Lucas, John Hughe ‘de la Broke,’ Thomas Louecok, John Hughe, ‘de la Stone,’ John Louecok, William Hughe, Robert de Brede, John Tilnyde, Richard Maydekyn, Hamo Hughe, Thomas Geffray, John son of Robert, Hamo Gerard, Hamo Sprot, Robert Austyn, Bartholomew Knave, Elias Hugelyn, Robert Hugelyn, Richard Swart, Richard Cok’, Robert Whithe, John Mellere and Richard Jolyf of their outlawry in the county of Kent for non-appearance to a plea of trespass by Martin de Melyn of St. Sebastian.
Jan. 29. Eltham.
Exemplification, at the request of Robert de Wodehouse, the treasurer, now prebendary of Northwell in the church of St. Mary, Southwell, of a charter dated 9 June, 3 Edward II., granting to William de Melton and his successors, prebendaries of Northwell, free warren in their demesnes of Northwell and Wodehous, co. Nottingham. By K.
Jan. 26. Eltham.
Pardon to Hugh de Audele of 2,000 marks, due at Midsummer, out of 12,000 marks still due on a recognisance of 10,000l. made by him in consideration of pardon for adherence to Henry, earl of Lancaster, whereof the king pardoned 3,000 marks on 24 April last. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer. They are to supersede, until further orders, all demands for the balance.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
Grant to Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, of the custody of the castle of Kildare and other lands in Ireland in the king’s hands by reason of the minority of Richard son and heir of Thomas le Fitz Johan, late earl of Kildare, together with the marriage of the heir. By p.s.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
Grant to the same of the advowson of the church of Stretton, co. Salop, in fee simple, in enlargement of a prior grant for life to him of the same with the manor of Stretton. By p.s.
Jan. 30. Eltham.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the abbot and convent of St. Peter, Gloucester, in part satisfaction of a licence to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 20l. lately granted to them by the king, by John de Staunton, of a messuage in Gloucester, by John Burgeys of Barndesleye, of a messuage in the same town, by Richard Morice of Bristoll, of a messuage and land in Chirchamme and Morton, by Robert Housum, of a toft in a suburb of Gloucester, and by Adam Dyke, chaplain, of a messuage in the same suburb,—all which are held of the abbot by the service of a yearly rent of 30s. 10d., and are of the further value of 11s., as found by inquisition.
Feb. 5. Eltham.
Confirmation of a demise by Robert, late abbot, and the convent of Stanley in the county of Wiltshire, of all their lands in Jatton Keynes and Jatton Keynel, with the advowson of the church of Jattone Keynel, to John de Celer, burgess of Bristol, Christina his wife, Edmund and Stephen their sons, and Joan their daughter, for life or the life of the longest liver of them, at the rent of a rose at Midsummer. By fine of 20s. Wilts.
Feb. 5. Eltham.
Pardon to Nicholas son of William de Staunton of Nottingham, detained in the gaol there for the death of William de Assheburn at Nottingham, as it appears by the record of the justices of the King’s Bench that he killed him in self-defence.
Feb. 5. Eltham.
Confirmation of a demise by John, late abbot, and the convent of Stanlegh in the county of Wilts, of all their lands at Haywode to Peter de Berewyk, Joan le Bouches, and John and Simon her sons, for life, or the life of the longest liver of them, at the rent of a rose at Midsummer. By fine of 20s. Wilts.
Feb. 4. Eltham.
Laurence Breton of Chepyng Norton, going with the abbot of Dore to the duchy of Aquitaine on the king’s service, has letters nominating Peter de Eggeworth and John le Chaumberleyn his attorneys for one year. By K.
Feb. 9. Tower of London.
Signification to J. bishop of Ely of the royal assent to the election of John de Quye, canon of Bernewell, to be prior of that house. By p.s.
Feb. 9. Tower of London.
Grant to Master Thomas de Garton, king’s clerk, of the prebend of Derneford in the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, in the king’s gift by reason of the voidance of the see of Salisbury in the reign of Edward I. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the bishop.
Feb. 9. Tower of London.
Grant, during pleasure, at the instance of Oliver de Ingham, to William de Mattesdon, king’s yeoman, of the bailiwick of the office of forester of the chace of Malverne and Cors. By p.s.
Feb. 4. Eltham.
Licence for Henry, earl of Lancaster, to grant to certain of his tenants estates tail in lands of the yearly value of 200l. of the lands held by him of the king as of the honor of Tutbury. By p.s.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for the abbess of Beryng.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Hugh de Audele, staying in England, has letters nominating Nicholas Coulpeper his attorney in Ireland for two years.
Membrane 48.
Feb. 2. Eltham.
Exemplification of letters patent dated 2 November, 16 Edward II., being a pardon to Elias son of Roger de Assheburn.
Feb. 2. Eltham.
Mandate to the escheator on this side Trent for restitution of the temporalities of the abbey of Shireburn to John de Compton, one of the monks, elected to be abbot thereof. By p.s.
Writ de intendendo to the tenants of the abbey.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
Pardon to Edward de Bohun for acquiring, in fee simple, from Edmund de Bohun a carucate of land in Uplamburn, held in chief, and for entering thereon without licence; and licence for him to retain the same and to grant it for life to Edmund de Bohun. By p.s.
Jan. 30. Eltham.
Presentation of Master Hugh de Camera, king’s clerk, to the portion of the prebendal church of Wertlyng, in the free chapel of Hastinges, which John de Snodilond lately had. By p.s.
Feb. 1. Eltham.
Presentation of John de Belton to the church of Debache, in the diocese of Norwich.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
Exemplification of a charter dated 5 July, 15 Edward II., since accidentally burned, being a grant, in fee tail, to William de Greyvile and Lucy his wife, of the manors of Clotton and Farneburgh, co. Somerset, Sothewyk, co. Wilts, and Bormyngton, co. Warwick. If they die without heir, the manors are to remain as follows:—Clotton, Farneburgh and Sothewyk to the right heirs of William, and Bormynton to John son of Richard de Rodeneye, in fee.
(Charter Roll, 15 Edward II., No.3.)
Feb. 3. Eltham.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John son of Henry de Gascrik, of Barton on Humber, of a rent of 6 marks in Waltham by Grimsby, held in chief, to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the parish church of Hellowe for the souls of Edward II., Ralph West of Clathorp, Ismania his wife, and others. By p.s.
Feb. 3. Eltham.
Ratification of a ratification by the late king of a demise by the abbess and convent of St. Leger of Preaux, in Normandy, to Master Richard de Clare, for life, at a rent of 55 marks, of the manors of Stoure and Homynton, in the counties of Dorset and Wilts, and an ancient yearly rent of 10l., receivable from the sheriff of Southampton and the reeves of the earl (sic) of Leicester.
Jan. 30. Eltham.
Exemption of Robert de Boys 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.
Feb. 8. Tower of London.
Presentation of William de Hoghton to the church of Lampadervaur, in the diocese of St. Davids. By p.s.
Feb. 7. Eltham.
Licence for Patrick de Suthayk to grant to Clement de Skelton, Matilda his wife and the heirs of Clement, eight messuages and 90 acres of land in Skelton, held in chief. By fine of 2 marks. Cumberland.
Feb. 10. Eltham.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William Rabas of Maydewell to Master John de Clypton, parson of the church of St. Mary, Maydewell, of half an acre of land adjoining the rectory, for the enlargement of the same. By fine of ½ mark. Northampton.
Feb. 8. Eltham.
Ratification of (1) a demise by Robert, late abbot, and the convent of Stanlegh, to Peter son of William Trebaud, and Michael his brother, of a messuage, ninety-three and a half acres and a rood of land, a meadow called Madecroft, five and a half acres of separate pasture in a close called Baronescroft, a wood called Baronesgrave, and free chase of all animals, with free ingress and egress to the messuage, land, meadow and wood in his manor of Godelyngton by Pokelecherch, co. Gloucester.
(2) A grant, in the same instrument, to them, for life, of common of pasture for all animals of both sexes in the places where the other tenants of the manor have it, at a yearly rent of 16s.
(3) A further grant, in the same instrument, of all the above premises to Margaret the wife of William Trebaud, for life, after the death of Peter and Michael. By fine of 20s. Wilts.
Feb. 6. Eltham.
Pardon to William de Teye for acquiring, in fee simple, from Ralph Pycot the manor of Ardelegh, held in chief as of the barony of Reymes, and entering thereon without licence; and licence for him to retain the same.
Feb. 9. Tower of London.
Confirmation, in favour of Aucher son and heir of Henry Aucher, knight, of the release by John de Ripariis, knight, sometime lord of Aungre, to Henry Aucher, knight, of all suits which he, his men and tenants of the manor of Byketon were bound to perform at the hundred of Forda, and of a further release of all amercements within the manor, together with liberties, waifs and all demands by John de Ripariis and his heirs against Henry and his heirs. By fine of 20s.
Feb. 8. Tower of London.
Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent of D. formerly bishop of St. Davids, under his seal and that of the chapter of the Church, dated 20 September, 1301, appropriating the church of Martiltwy to the master and brethren of St. John of Jerusalem at Slebech: the master to present to the bishop on any voidance a fit clerk to be instituted vicar, who shall have his portion without ordinary or extraordinary burden, viz. a house, garden and three acres of land, with tithes of wool and other things pertaining to the altar; tithes of corn and hay and other things not pertaining to the altar being reserved to the master and brethren. By fine of 5 marks. South Wales.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Presentation of William de Kildesby to the church of Great Cotes, in the diocese of Lincoln. By p.s.
Feb. 11. Tower of London.
Appointment, on the nomination of Roger de Mortuo Mari, of Wyggemore, earl of March, of Robert de Malle as deputy for the earl in his office of justice within the bishopric of St. Davids. By p.s.
Writ de intendendo for the said Robert in his office.
Membrane 47.
Feb. 10. Tower of London.
Inspeximus and confirmation of the following letters patent of Roger, bishop of Salisbury:—
(1) Dated Poterne, 5 February 1329, providing for the apportionment of the income of the parish church of Preshut, with its dependent chapel of St. Martin, Marleberg, lately appropriated to the keeper of the choristers of the cathedral, subject to the right of the bishop or chapter, in case of voidance of the see, to institute a vicar on the presentation of the keeper. Subsequent to the appropriation, John, called atte Stone of Fiffide, resigning his vicarage of All Saints, Chitterne, has been instituted as vicar of Preshut; and for the purpose of assigning and apportioning the revenues of the church between him and his successors and the keeper and his successors, the bishop, after due and careful enquiry, following the example of the appropriation made of the church of Bremele, ordains as follows: That, inasmuch as the keeper of the choristers, by the statutes of the Church, must be a canon of the church perpetually resident there, and would not so well perform his duties if he were required to concern himself with the affairs of the church of Preshut, the vicar shall be the person to collect, levy and store within the rectory house all tithes, obventions, fruits and other things belonging to the church; that as the taxation of the church of Preshute is of the yearly value of 30 marks, 20l. shall be paid yearly to the said keeper in the hall of the choristers within the close on the 1 October 1 January, 1 April and 1 July, by equal instalments, from the 1 October next, while all other profits of the church shall remain to the vicar with the close and rectory; that the vicar shall pay 40s. in stipends to the vicar celebrating divine service in Marleberge Castle and to the priest of St. Martin’s Chapel, and 20s. to the cathedral, as of old hath been accustomed; that the vicars shall restore and rebuild the chancel when necessary, and be responsible for books, ornaments and other charges pertaining to the rectory; that in the case of any tithes or other quota charged on the church, the keeper shall pay on 20 marks and the vicar on the residue of the taxation; that every vicar upon institution shall bind himself by oath for the due payment of the said 20l. to the keeper, and in case of default payment shall be recovered by sequestration.
(2) Dated Poterne, 7 September 1322, to the keeper of the choristers, setting forth that—as no provision had yet been made for their sustenance, and they are compelled, like mendicants, to beg their bread in the houses of the canons residentiary, to the manifest scandal of the church, and that Simon the late bishop, who had designed to provide for them, died before he could carry out his purpose, and that therefore the bishop had ordained, according to the intention of his predecessor, that the boys should live in one of the houses in the close with a master well grounded in grammar to train them in letters and morals, they to live together under his charge, which was to be without cure of souls, and to be maintained out of certain rents and other charitable funds until other provision could be made for them, and that Master Boniface de Saluciis, professor of canon law and precentor of the cathedral church, although not then one of the canons, had been deputed to the custody of the boys with their master—the bishop has, with the consent of Master Isewin de Gandavo, canon of the cathedral and rector of the parish church of Preshut by Marleberge, and of Edward II. appropriated the church of Preshut and the chapel of St. Martin, Marleberge, a dependent of that church, for the sustenance and education of the said choristers. By fine of 20s. Wilts.
Feb. 10. Winchester.
Presentation of William de Melburn to the church of Lederidd, in the diocese of Winchester. By p.s.
Membrane 46.
Jan. 26. Eltham.
Exemplification of the record of a suit before the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer between the abbot of Seleby and Walter, late bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, touching a debt due from the former to the latter of 1800 marks; in which judgment was given that the whole debt had been paid, and that a writing obligatory for the payment of 1600 marks thereof should be annulled. The writ in the suit is dated York, 20 January, 12 Edward II.
Feb. 4. Eltham.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William de Mariny of land in Leirmarny, and the advowson of the church of that place, to three chaplains, to celebrate divine service daily in that church for the souls of the said William, his ancestors and heirs. By fine of 10l. Essex.
Feb. 1. Eltham.
Pardon to Richard Hackesmal of Boseworth for the death of John Pegge of Boseworth, as it appears by the record of Henry le Scrope and other justices of the King’s Bench that he killed him in self-defence.
Feb. 7. Eltham.
Licence for the enfeoffment of Clement de Skelton of the following lands in Skelton, held in chief: by Robert de Clyfford, of 14 acres of land, 4 of meadow and a third part of a messuage; by Walter de Kirkebrid the younger, of the like; and by Patrick de Suthayk, of 12 acres of land and 4 of meadow. By fine of 1 mark.
1329. Sept. 23. Gloucester.
Grant in fee to Master Pancius de Controne, the king’s physician, in consideration that he has been newly retained near the king for life, of the manor of Gittyng, co. Gloucester, with the hamlets of Kynton, Berton, Thornhull, Holford and Cottisden and all other lands and services which Hugh le Despenser the younger had, by reason of the said manor, in Berington, Little Risindon, Sloughtre, Frompton Felde, Gloucestre, Wynchecombe, Aldrinton, Wermynton, Condicote, Bradewell, Lewenton, Netherguyting, Salpurton, Shipton, Doudeswell, Culkerton, Weston Brut, Hampton Meisy, and in the hamlets of Hertford, Gretton, Grete, Holdebury, Petlesworth, Temple, Anneford and Foxcote in the same county, in Pulton and Sevenhampton, co. Wilts, in Bradewell and Cornwell, and the hamlets of Filkyng, Kelmescote and Halewell, co. Oxford, and in Berlingham, co. Worcester, with knights’ fees, advowsons, &c., of the yearly value of 40l., in enlargement of a previous grant to him of the same for life, for service to the late king, queen Isabella and the king, in part satisfaction of a yearly sum of 100l. at the Exchequer, previously granted to him until he should receive the equivalent in land for life; and further grant to him of that yearly sum until he receive the equivalent in land for life. By p.s.
1330. Feb. 11. Tower of London.
Exemplification of letters patent dated 17 July, 30 Edward I., since burned by accident, being a pardon to Ralph son of John le Sumeter, of Theryngg, for the death of Richer Jekes of Weston.
Feb. 16. Tower of London.
Licence for John de Farendon to grant the bailiwick of the hundred of Tolreford and Ekerdon, held in chief, to John Spraklyng, for life. By fine of 10s.
Feb. 5. Eltham.
Exemplification of letters patent dated 25 April, 1 Edward III., burned by accident, being a general pardon to Thomas de Holebrok.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Ratification of (1) a grant, in fee tail, by William de Brewos, sometime lord of the honors of Brembr’ and Gouher, to John de Ifeld of a certain plot of land of the chace of St. Leonard, lying longitudinally between land of Richard le Wodye on the east and the said chace on the west, and latitudinally between land of the said John on the south and a grove of John de Schulvelegh and land of the said John de Ifeld on the north, as the metes and bounds are from the grove aforesaid to the corner of Hammesherne.
(2) A grant, for life, by the same to the said John of pasture for all his cattle and animals, with pannage for his swine, in the chace called the forest of St. Leonard, and in the parks of Beaubussoun and de la Knappe, with free ingress and egress to the said forest by a certain gate against the land of the said John at Schelveleghe, with free ingress and egress to the said park of Beaubussoun by a certain gate leading from the court of Beaubussoun towards Eworthe, and also beyond land of the said William de la Garstone by a certain way between the aforesaid gate and the mill of Eworth, and with free ingress and egress to the said park of Knappe by a certain gate by the court of the said William de la Knappe towards Grenstede. By fine of 40s. Sussex.
Membrane 45.
Feb. 11. Tower of London.
Revocation of the presentation of William de Whitewell to the church of Great Cotes, in the diocese of Lincoln. By p.s.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
Pardon to Elias son of John Farman of Hungerford for acquiring, in fee, in the late reign a messuage and 16 acres of land in Hungerford and Saundon, held in chief, from Ralph de Farle, who had them from John de Hertrygg, and he from Geoffrey Pounsard, and for entry thereon without licence obtained for any of these conveyances; and restitution to him of the same, which had been taken into the late king’s hands by reason of these trespasses. By fine of 10s. Wilts.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Pardon, at the request of Geoffrey de Mortuo Mari, to Robert le Sauser, for the escape of Robert de Ivynton, Adam de Rouenham of Croukerne, Robert de Tykenham, and Hugh son of William le Shepherd of Tedemersh, detained for divers felonies under his custody in the prison of Redynges. By p.s.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Grant to Lucy de Colneye, prioress of Haliwell by London, and Christiana de Burgo, one of the nuns, daughter of Robert son of Walter, deceased, of 20 marks yearly at the Exchequer, during the life of Christiana, in recompence for the 20 marks of yearly rent from the said Robert’s manor of Lexeden restored to them on 10 May last—the same having been first of all acquired by Albreda, the then prioress, and the said Christiana from the said Robert, without licence of Edward I., II. or III., and in consequence taken into the king’s hands—which rent Henry de Percy, who has the custody of the lands and heir of the aforesaid Robert, refuses to pay. By K.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Grant to Adam de Hervyngton of the prebend of Houthe in the church of St. Patrick, Dublin, in the king’s gift by reason of the late voidance of the see of Dublin. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the archbishop.
Feb. 10. Tower of London.
Confirmation of the grant, for life, by queen Isabella, made in the late reign, to Reginald de Lysy and Henry his son, should he survive him, of the manor of Sowes and other lands in the same town, which she had in exchange for certain lands in the county of Ponthieu. By p.s.
Feb. 13. Tower of London.
Pardon to John son of Philip de Ripton Abbatis of his outlawry in the counties of Huntingdon and Bedford, for non-appearance before the justices of the King’s Bench to satisfy what was due to the late king for divers trespasses against the prior of the church of the canons of St. Mary, Huntingdon, whereof the said John was convicted before the same justices. By p.s.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Roger de Mortayn to the prior and convent of Thornholm of a messuage, six tofts, twelve bovates of land, and a rent of 6 marks in Appelby, Roxby and Risby—the messuage, tofts and land being of the value of 60s., as found by inquisition—in part satisfaction of a licence for them to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 10l.
Feb. 15. Tower of London.
Pardon to Thomas de Lyndewod of Westrasen and Heloise his wife for acquiring, for their lives, from John son of Philip Paynel, late lord of Westrasen, a messuage and land in Westrasen, held in chief, and entering thereon without licence; and licence for them to retain the same. By fine of ½ mark. Lincoln.
Feb. 16. Tower of London.
Licence for the acquisition in mortmain by the abbot and convent of Keynesham of land and rent, not held in chief, to the yearly value of 10 marks. By p.s.
Feb. 15. Tower of London.
Pardon to John de Croumbewell, knight, for all trespasses in vert and venison in the reigns of Edward I., Edward II. and the present king. By p.s.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Presentation of Richard de Swereford, vicar of the church of Geynesburgh, in the diocese of Lincoln, to the church of Lyndon, in the same diocese, on an exchange of benefices with John de Luffenham.
Feb. 22. Windsor.
Appointment, during good behaviour, of John de Aldham as bailiff errant in the county of Lincoln. By p.s.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Grant, during pleasure, as by the kings ancestors, to the Conversi of the kings house, London, of all deodands adjudged to the king in England, in aid of their sustenance and of the repair of their chapel and buildings. By p.s.
Mandate to the justices in eyre in the county of Northampton to give such deodands to the keeper of the said house.
The like to those in the county of Nottingham.
The like to Henry le Scrope and the other justices of the King’s Bench.
Feb. 28. Guildford.
Writ of aid for Martin de Crek, appointed by H. bishop of Lincoln, the chancellor, a purveyor for his household.
Feb. 28. Guildford.
Exemption, for life, of John de Hynton the elder 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 K.
Membrane 44.
Feb. 16. Tower of London.
General pardon to Ralph de Tornham, in fulfilment of the king’s promise of the same to any person who should deliver Richard, abbot of St. Edmund’s, from the hands of those who lately seized him and carried him without the realm, and should bring him safely home. By p.s.
Feb. 15. Tower of London.
Licence for the warden and scholars of the house of Scholars of Merton, Oxford, to appropriate the church of Emeldon, in the diocese of Durham, which is of their advowson. By p.s., because sealed at another time.
Feb. 28. Guildford.
Request to William, archbishop of Toulouse, late archbishop of Vienne, to deliver to Master Henry de Cantuar, the king’s clerk, the letters of pardon of Charles, king of France, for Oliver Dinguehen, knight, Girart de Tastes, the seigneur de Caumont, Aymerion du Fossat, knight, Arnaut du Fort, late sire de Fesym, le Burt de Foys, the seigneur de Lescu, Bertran Caillon, steward of Laundes, Reymont Bernart de Seint Foy, Alixandre de Caumont, late sire de Turnebeu, banished for rebellion in Guyenne. [Fœdera.]
Feb. 5. Eltham.
Commission to A. bishop of Worcester, W. bishop of Norwich, Henry, earl of Lancaster, William de Ros, lord of Hamelak, Master John Walewayn, canon of Hereford, and Master John de Shordych, professor of civil law, to resume the negotiations for peace between France and England begun at Montreuil in the time of Edward I. [Fœdera.]
Feb. 5. Eltham.
The like for them to resume the negotiations commenced at Perigord in the time of Edward II. [Fœdera.]
Feb. 5. Eltham.
Appointment of the same as proctors to set forth the case for the king in the matter of the homage required from him by the king of France for the duchy of Aquitaine. [Fœdera.]
Membrane 43.
Feb. 5. Eltham.
Full powers to the same, as such proctors for the king, in all things concerning the duchy of Aquitaine.
Feb. 24. Guildford.
Inspeximus of letters patent dated 4 May, 8 Edward II., being an inspeximus of the record of a suit in the King’s Bench in Trinity Term, 14 Edward I., whereby the king recovered against the prior of Holy Trinity, Canterbury, the advowson of the priory of St. Martin, Dover. By p.s.
March 9. Winchester.
Presentation of Geoffrey de Cotes to the church of Ramesdene Craye, in the diocese of London.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Licence for the abbot and convent of Cirencester to impark Hakebourn Wood, co. Berks, containing 24 acres. By p.s.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Writ de intendendo for queen Isabella, directed to the abbot of la Hide, Winchester, in respect of his fealty, homage and other services, by reason of her right to the advowson of the abbey by virtue of a grant, for life, of the farm of the town of Winchester, and all yearly farms and rents, with knights’ fees, advowsons of religious houses, hospitals, etc. By p.s.
March 7. Winchester.
Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum, for the alienation in mortmain by Roger de Somervyll to the abbot and convent of Newminster, co. Northumberland, in consideration of their great losses through frequent incursions of the Scotch, of the advowson of the church of Stanyngton, in the diocese of Durham, held by the service of the sixteenth part of a knight’s fee. By p.s.
March 8. Winchester.
Protection, with clause nolumus, for two years, for Gaucelinus Johannis, cardinal priest of SS. Marcellinus and Peter, parson of the church of Pageham.
March 9. Winchester.
Grant to Thomas Priour, king’s yeoman, of the forfeiture pertaining to the king by reason of the marriage of Constance, late the wife of Thomas de Jardyns Dexnyng, tenant in chief, with Bartholomew Aubry without licence. By p.s.
March 10. Winchester.
Exemption, for life, of William Utlawe 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.
The like of John Cristofre.
March 3. Winchester.
Licence for John son of John de Sancto Claro to enfeoff John Daubernoun, knight, and Richard de Swanemere, parson of the church of Blaneford, of the manor and advowson of the church of Cheselbergh, co. Somerset, and for the feoffees to grant the same to the said John son of John, and Alice his wife, in tail, with remainder to the right heirs of John son of John. By fine of 100s. Somerset.
March 10. Winchester.
Pardon, at the request of Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, to Ralph Goldyng for his adherence to the Scots; with general pardon. By p.s.
March 13. Winchester.
Giles de Mars, going to Ireland, has letters nominating John de Kent and Henry de Babe his attorneys for two years.
Membrane 42.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Pardon to William de Bathon, clerk, and John de Bathon for acquiring from Peter son of Reginald a messuage and 20 acres of land in Pridie and Chiweton, held in chief, and entering thereon without licence; and licence for them to retain the same. By fine of ½ mark. Somerset.
Feb. 18. Westminster.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William de la Grene and John de Bageworth of the manor of Westhanan—of the yearly value of 6l. 10s., as found by inquisition—to the abbot and convent of Keynesham, in full satisfaction of the licence to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 10 marks lately granted to them.
Feb. 18. Westminster.
Pardon to Gawin de Suthorp and Christiana his wife, for acquiring, in tail, from John de Ellerker the elder, a messuage, two shops, sixty-three acres of land, ten of meadow and four of pasture, in Stamford and Bradecroft, held in chief, and entering thereon without licence; and licence for them to retain the same. By fine of 40s. Lincoln.
Feb. 18. Westminster.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Richard le Fevre of Soraundon of two messuages, land and a yearly rent of 20s. 3d., in Bretford, Chirchelalleford, Stretton, Pransthorp, Merston by Lalleford and Bereford by Warwick—the messuages and land being of the yearly value of 10s. 8d., as found by inquisition—to the prioress and nuns of Kynewod, in part satisfaction of lands and rent to the yearly value of 20l. they were permitted to acquire by the king’s letters patent.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Protection, without clause, for one year, for Richard de Denton, going on pilgrimage to Santiago.
Feb. 22. Windsor.
Thomas de Ponyngges, staying beyond seas, has letters nominating John Peasnel and David de Baldok his attorneys for one year.
Feb. 11. Tower of London.
Presentation of Henry de Ichenton to a moiety of the church of Ermynton, in the diocese of Exeter, in the king’s gift by reason of his custody of the land and heir of John de Benstede, tenant in chief.
Feb. 22. Windsor.
Pardon to William de la Zousche of Mortimer and Eleanor la Despenser, whom he has married, of all proceedings against them in respect of the said Eleanor having taken from the Tower of London certain jewels, florins and other goods of great value, in consideration that she has given to the king certain lands of her inheritance, and thereof levied a fine. By K.
Feb. 22. Windsor.
Promise to reconvey to the said William and Eleanor the said lands, namely the land of Glamorgan and Morgannon, the manor of Tewkesbury, co. Gloucester, and the manor of Hanle, co. Worcester, whenever either of them or the heirs of Eleanor shall pay in one sum 50,000l. By K.
Feb. 22. Windsor.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Peter de Ludyngton, William de Brokelesby and Robert de Wellewyk, king’s clerks, to the abbot and convent of Thornton upon Humber of the manor of Barewe, held in chief as of the honor of Albemarle, which is in the hands of queen Isabella, by the service of half a knight’s fee. By K. and fine of 50l. Lincoln.
Feb. 22. Windsor.
Grant, after inquisition ad quod damnum, to Richard de Strelley, king’s yeoman, of all dry stovens (omnes zucheos aridos, qui anglice vocantur stoven) in the hay of Beskewode, in Shirewod Forest, estimated to be of the value of 100s.; with licence for him to make charcoal thereof for his profit. By p.s.
Feb. 26. Guildford.
Pardon to Giles de Crauden, John de Queye of Hadenham, Thomas de Fen of Berton, Robert Chateriz, Ralph Giffard of Drayton, John le Palmere, John son of John de Borewell, William Shank, Henry son of Henry le Keu and Simon de Driffeld, for the rape of Amice late the wife of Hugh de Tykencote. By p.s.
March 1. Waverley.
Pardon to John de Waddeworth for acquiring in fee, from Alexander de Somersham, 6½ acres of land in Sutton by Potton, held in chief, and entering thereon without licence; and licence for him to retain the same.
March 5. Winchester.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William de Horkesle and Emma his wife to William, the master, and the brethren of the hospital of St. John, Northampton, of a messuage in Northampton—held of the king by a service of 2s. towards the yearly farm of the town, payable by the bailiffs, as found by inquisition—to find a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the church of the said hospital for the souls of the faithful departed. By fine of 4 marks. Northampton.
Feb. 24. Guildford.
Exemption, for life, of Robert de Boys from being put on assizes, juries or recognisances, from appointment as mayor, sheriff, coroner, escheator or other minister of the king, against his will, from all aids, contributions and tallages which might be required from his lands for the king’s use, from taxes imposed by the commonalty of the kingdom, and from tallage of demesne lands, if such be made. By p.s.
March 10. Winchester.
Ratification of (1) a confirmation in frank almoin by Sarra daughter of Peter de Gousla, to the church of St. Mary and the sisters of Brodholm, of the Premonstratensian order, of Steinhil, Barnewode, Suthwode, and lands and tenements on the south part of Fossedike, co. Nottingham, of three bovates of land in the parish of Saxilby, and of all other grants to them made by Peter her father, Agnes de Canvilla her mother, and Henry her brother.
(2) The like by Peter de Chaumpayne, knight, of the above. By p.s.
March 8. Winchester.
Protection and safe conduct, for one year, for Pascasius Sanches of Sagossala, Diago de Matorane and John de Sagossala, merchants of Spain.
March 10. Winchester.
Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for Master John de Thoresby, prebendary of Northwell, in the church of St. Mary, Suwell, and parson of the church of Honyngton, going beyond seas.
The same John has letters nominating Elias de Grymesby and Edmund de Grymesby his attorneys in England for one year.
Membrane 41.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Elias de Pushull and Henry le Veysyn of land and a yearly rent of 26s. 2d. in Huntercombe—the land being of the yearly value of 20s., as found by inquisition—to the abbot and convent of Dorchester, in part satisfaction of a licence lately granted them to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 10 marks.
Feb. 14. Tower of London.
Pardon to Thomas Coly, parker of Northwell, who aided the king in the late rebellion, for the death of John le Parker of Mapelbek; with general pardon. By K.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Pardon to John son of John Rodlond, detained in the prison of the Marshalsea, for the death of Geoffrey de Horewod, parson of the church of Braunford, at Braunford, as it appears by the record of the justices of the King’s Bench that he killed him in self—defence.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Walter Bisshyp of Chichester, to the dean and chapter of Holy Trinity, Chichester, of a rent of 20s. 4d., out of two messuages in Chichester, for a yearly obit for the souls of his father, his mother and his ancestors. By fine of 40s. Sussex.
Feb. 16. Tower of London.
Promise to pay at Whitsuntide the half—yearly instalment, due at Easter last, to John of Hainault on account of the 1,000 marks yearly payable to him. By p.s.
Feb. 15. Tower of London.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Joan, late the wife of Richard Talbot of Richard’s Castle, of a messuage, 15 acres of land, ½ acre of meadow and a rent of the yearly value of 1d., in Northwyk by Worcester —the messuage and land being of the yearly value of 6s. 6d., as found by inquisition—to the prioress and convent of Whiston by Wigan, in part satisfaction of a late licence for them to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 100s.
Feb. 16. Tower of London.
Grant to the master and brethren of the hospital of Osprynge that they shall be free from providing sustenance out of their house, such as, at the late king’s request, they provided, for life, for Robert le Messager of Newenton, now deceased. By p.s.
Feb. 10. Tower of London.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, of the advowson of the church of Stretton, co. Salop, held in chief, to ten chaplains to celebrate divine service daily in the church of St. Mary, Leyntwardyn, for his soul and the souls of his ancestors and successors. By p.s.
Feb. 18. Westminster.
Pardon to the master and brethren of the hospital of Osprengg, for acquiring in mortmain lands in Wodnesbergh from Nicholas Pawel, and from Margery, late the wife of Richard Pawel; lands in Osprenge from Adam le Brewere, son of Roger le Sekersteyn, and from Hugh de Smaldane; a yearly rent of a quarter and three bushels of barley in Osprenge from Adam de Estdane; and land in Osprenge from Roger Longespeye; and entering thereon without licence—by reason whereof the lands, which are held in Gavelkind, have been taken into the king’s hands; and release to them of the same to hold as of the yearly value of 20s., in part satisfaction of a licence from the late king for them to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 100s.
Feb. 18. Westminster.
William, prior of Monks’ Kirby, going beyond seas, has letters nominating Henry de Hokkele and Robert de Lalleford his attorneys until Midsummer.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for Eleanor, late the wife of Guy Ferre.
The same Eleanor has letters nominating William Testard and John de Brok’, chaplain, her attorneys for one year.
Feb. 14. Tower of London.
Pardon for the acquisition by Albreda, late the wife of Roger de Appelby, from William son of Roger de Appelby, of a messuage in West Smithfield, in the parish of St. Sepulchre without the bar of West Smithfield, London, held in chief; of the acquisition by the said William and Joan his wife from the said Albreda of an estate tail therein; and of a release by Richard Sausemer of his interest in the same, as brother and heir of the said Albreda, which accrued by the deaths of the said William and John the son of the said William and Joan, who died without heir, to John Miles, who has now married the said Joan; all of which were without licence: and licence for the said John to retain the same in fee simple. By fine of ½ mark. Middlesex.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Remission to Henry le Scrope of the services due to the king for certain lands—namely, a yearly farm of 8s. 11½d., for a messuage and carucate of land in Bayford, day’s works of ploughing, reaping and weeding, mowing meadows and carrying hay or, in lieu of the said ploughing, etc., a yearly service of 11s. 3½d., for thirty acres in the same town, held as of the castle and town of Hertford—amounting to the yearly value of 20s. 2½d., and substitution therefor of a yearly rent of 1d. payable at Christmas. By p.s.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Pardon to Alexander de Somersham for acquiring, in fee simple, from John de Somersham 20 acres of land in Sutton by Potton, held in chief of the late king, and entering thereon without licence; and release to him of the same, which had been taken into the king’s hands by reason of the trespass. By fine of ½ mark. Bedford.
March 7. Winchester.
Writ of aid, for one year, for John de Bedeford, appointed a purveyor for the household. By K.
March 6. Winchester.
Grant to Richard de Bury, king’s clerk, of the prebend which Master Philip de Resyndon had in the collegiate church of Penryn, in the diocese of Exeter, in the king’s gift by reason of the late voidance of the see. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to J. bishop of Exeter.
March 9. Winchester.
Acknowledgement of the king’s indebtedness to the merchants of the society of the Bardi, in the sum of 200l., lent by them for the king’s service in France, at the hands of Peter Galeys; with promise to pay the same a fortnight after Easter. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer and the king’s chamberlains.
Membrane 40.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Pardon to John son of Walter Greyne of Wyghtcall of his outlawry in the county of Lincoln for non-appearance before William de Ros and other justices of oyer and terminer to answer touching certain felonies. By K.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Exemption, for life, of Maurice son of Gerard Tyrel from being put on assizes, juries or recognisances, and from appointment as mayor, sheriff, coroner or other minister of the king, in Ireland, against his will. By p.s.
Feb. 15. Tower of London.
Protection for Master Thomas de Asteleye, king’s clerk, and all his ecclesiastical benefices, and ratification of his estate in the same, namely— the prebend of Stotfold in the church of Lichfield, in the patronage of the bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, the prebend of Fynesbury in the church of St. Paul, London, in the patronage of the bishop of London, and the prebend which Master Thomas de la Felde lately had in the church of Bromyard, in the patronage of the bishop of Hereford, and in the church of Laylond, in the patronage of the abbot and convent of Evesham. By p.s.
Feb. 18. Tower of London.
Margaret late the wife of Bartholomew de Badelesmere, staying in England, has letters nominating Luke de Barry and Richard de Rocheford her attorneys in Ireland for one year.
1329. Sept. 30. Worcester.
Licence for Thomas Tregoz to crenellate his dwelling house of Dachesham, co. Sussex. By p.s.
1330. Feb. 17. Tower of London.
Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum, for William de Bredon to close a way in Bredon, 80 perches in length and 8 in width, leading from Belton to Swaynton, beyond his land in Belton, provided that he make an equally convenient way instead thereof over his own land. By fine of ½ mark.
Jan. 28. Eltham.
Ratification of a grant in fee tail by John of Brittany, earl of Richmond, to John de Castro Martini and Joan his wife, of a messuage and 140 acres of land in Chesthunt, co. Hertford. By p.s.
Feb. 18. Westminster.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Laurence de Shepeye of Coventry of a messuage and two shops in Coventry to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the church of St. Michael, Coventry, at the altar of St. Laurence, for the souls of the said Laurence, his father and mother, Matilda his late wife, Adam de Stanydelf and Alice his wife, Robert de Shepeye and Matilda his wife, John Laurens servant de Shepeye, and their ancestors. By fine of 5 marks.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Licence for Philip Darcy to enfeoff Thomas de Halughton and Roger, vicar of the church of Noghton, of the manor of Noghton, co. Lincoln, held in chief, with knights’ fees and advowsons thereto pertaining, and for the feoffees to grant the same to the said Philip for life, with remainders to Norman Darcy and Isabella his wife, in tail, and, if they die without issue, to the right heirs of Philip. By p.s.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Mandate to sheriffs, purveyors, officers of the household and other ministers, not to take prises of the goods of Robert de Lincoln of London, mercer, citizen of London, contrary to the charter of the city.
Feb. 22. Windsor.
Restoration to the abbot and convent of Geddeworth in Scotland, of the advowson of the church of Artureth, in the diocese of Carlisle, in accordance with the provisions of the treaty between Robert, late king of Scotland, and the king; as it has been found by inquisition, taken by Robert de Barton and John de Skelton, that the abbot and convent held the same time out of mind.
Feb. 22. Windsor.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Peter de Ludyngton, William de Broklesby and Robert de Wellewyk, king’s clerks, of an acre of land in Wotton by Ulseby, and the advowson of the church of that place, to the abbot and convent of Thornton on Humber, and for the latter to appropriate the church. By fine contained in another charter.
Feb. 21. Windsor.
Grant to the prior and convent of Kenilworth, who at the king’s request have provided sustenance, for life, for Nicholas Ventrer, that this shall not prejudice their house as a precedent. By p.s.
Feb. 24. Guildford.
Pardon, at the request of Joan wife of Thomas Furnivall, the younger, of 20l. 11s. 3d., due from the said Thomas for divers issues and amercements. By p.s.
March 10. Winchester.
Protection, with clause nolumus, for two years, for the abbot of Deulacres.
The like for the following:—
Margaret de Valers, for one year.
The abbot of Dureford.
The prior of Ivychurch.
Master Robert de Worth, parson of the church of Bradeford, and prebendary of Chesyngbury in the church of St. Mary, Salisbury.
Master Thomas de Hotoft, archdeacon of Dorset.
John de Handlo.
March 18. Winchester.
The abbot of Kymmer, for one year.
April 4. Woodstock.
The prior of St. Frideswide’s, Oxford.
John Bacoun of Touecester.
Philip de Burghton, for one year.
March 6. Winchester.
Licence for the abbot and convent of Hyde, Winchester, to appropriate the church of Abbots Stanham, in the diocese of Winchester, in their own patronage. This licence is given in fulfilment of one by Edward I. for them to appropriate one church in the diocese of Winchester.
March 12. Winchester.
General pardon to William de Redyngges, with licence for him to stay in the city of London; thus removing the restriction in the previous pardon granted to him by the king. By p.s.
Membrane 39.
March 11. Winchester.
Licence for Walter son of John de Parles to grant to Roger de Waldeshef his reversion, in fee simple, to nine messuages and seven virgates of land in Watford and Synelisworth, held in chief, after the life interest therein of Eleanor de Parles; and for the said Roger, after attornment to him by the said Eleanor, to grant the premises, subject to her life interest, to the said Walter and Alice his wife, in tail, with remainder to Eustace de Burneby of Watford, in fee simple. By fine of 5 marks. Northampton.
Feb. 23. Windsor.
Confirmation of a demise for life, by chirograph, by the abbot and convent of St. Albans to Simon Fraunceys, citizen and mercer of London, at a yearly rent of 200l., of the manor of Biggynge, co. Bucks, with the towns of Wyncelowe, Horwode, Schipton and Greneburgh, with rents, services and customs, views of frankpledge, etc., and the market of Wyncelowe, with the profits and fines therefrom accruing, the windmills of Wyncelowe, Horwode and Greneburgh, and all other the appurtenances, except chattels of felons and fugitives, and execution and return of writs; and also of all rents belonging to the abbot and convent from Ovynge, Middelton Kaynes and Northmerston. By p.s.
March 15. Winchester.
Revocation of the late presentation of William de Melburn, king’s clerk, to the church of Ledred, in the diocese of Winchester. By p.s.
March 16. Winchester.
Presentation of Stephen le Blound to the same church. By p.s.
March 15. Winchester.
Grant, in fee simple, at a yearly rent of 20s., to Robert Palmer, of the messuage in the city of London, in the parish of St. Andrew, Holborn, heretofore granted to him by letters patent, for life, at the same rent. By p.s.
Vacated because on the Fine Roll of the same date.
March 12. Winchester.
Writ de intendendo, directed to the mayor, bailiffs and good men of Salisbury, for the dean and chapter of the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, in regard to their rents and other services during the present voidance of the see—the custody of which the dean and chapter have by grant from Edward II., confirmed by the present king.
March 16. Winchester.
Presentation of John de Wodeford, king’s clerk, to the prebend of Chalk in the church of Wilton, in the diocese of Salisbury, in the king’s gift by reason of the late voidance of Wilton Abbey. By p.s.
March 16. Winchester.
Master Robert de Aylestone, archdeacon of Wilts, and Master Ralph de Querenton, sub-dean of the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, bringing news of the death of Roger, their bishop, have letters for the dean and chapter of licence to elect. By K.
March 13. Winchester.
Grant to Master John de Ho of Oxford, king’s clerk, of the office of precentor in the cathedral church of Hereford, in the king’s gift by reason of the late voidance of the see. By p.s.
March 16. Winchester.
Presentation of Stephen le Blound, parson of the church of Weryngton, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, to the church of Ledred, in the diocese of Winchester, on an exchange of benefices with Robert de Hoton.
March 12. Winchester.
Pardon to William Faukes of Gousull of his outlawry in the county of Lincoln, for non-appearance before William de Ros and other justices of oyer and terminer to answer touching certain felonies.
March 17. Winchester.
Grant to Henry Hosebonde of the marriage of the son and heir of Henry de Gyney, tenant in chief. By fine of 40s. Berks.
Jan. 11. Worcester.
Grant to Thomas Blaunkfrount of a yearly pension of 40l. at the Exchequer, for life, or until he receive the equivalent in land. This grant is made on his petition, confirmed by certain magnates of the realm, shewing that he had the same from Edward II., for his services and losses in the battle of Stryvelyn in Scotland, in the company of John le Fitz Marmaduke, when after being severely wounded he was taken prisoner and only released on making a ransom, but that his letters patent were abstracted when he was taken in the quarrel of Thomas, late earl of Lancaster. By p.s.
Feb. 14. Tower of London.
Licence for the alienation in frank almoin by Roger Cantok of Bristoll, to the prioress and sisters of St. Mary Magdalene there, of a rent of 8l. in Bristol, to find two chaplains, one in their church and the other in Holy Trinity Church, Bristol, to celebrate divine service daily for the souls of the king’s progenitors, of the king after death, and of the said Roger and his ancestors, and to find also two wax candles to burn every Sunday at the altar of St. Mary in the latter church, during the celebration of high mass. By p.s.
March 18. Winchester.
Grant to Robert de Wyvill, king’s’ clerk, of the prebend in the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, called ‘Minor Pars Altaris,’ in the king’s gift by reason of the voidance of the see.
March 20. Winchester.
Writ of aid, until Michaelmas, for Roger de Acton, appointed a purveyor for the household.
March 20. Winchester.
Protection, for one year, for the master and brethren of the hospital of the Holy Ghost, in the diocese of Viviers, and their attorneys collecting alms in churches.
March 20. Winchester.
John Darcy, going to Ireland on the king’s service, has letters nominating John de Bolyngbroke and William de Finchedon his attorneys in England for two years.
March 20. Winchester.
Ratification of the estate of Master Edmund de London, king’s clerk, as prebendary of Brightlyng, in the free chapel of Hastings, by the collation of Edward I. By p.s.
March 21. Winchester.
Pardon to Hugh de Notingham of his imprisonment, and all else due to the king, by reason of his redisseisin to Thomas de Blaston of a certain dyke thrown down (fossato prostrato) in Blaston, co. Leicester, to the hurt of the free tenement of the said Hugh, whereof he was convicted before the sheriff and coroners of the county. By p.s.
March 20. Winchester.
Pardon, pursuant to the statute in the last parliament annulling the judgments passed on those who took part in the quarrel of Thomas, late earl of Lancaster, to Gerard de Allespathe, for aiding in the escape of Roger de Mortuo Mari from the Tower, and accompanying him abroad. By K.
March 23. Winchester.
Licence for the abbess and convent of St. Mary, Winchester, to appropriate the church of Froille, in the diocese of Winchester, which is of their advowson.
March 20. Winchester.
Pardon to William Alfrich of his outlawry in the county of Southampton for non-appearance before John de Foxley and other justices of the late king, to answer Francis de Pymond, merchant, on a plea of trespass.
Membrane 38.
Feb. 12. Windsor.
Protection and safe conduct, during pleasure, for Master Bertrand Carni, archdeacon of La Vaur and Master Reymund de Casser, canon of Langres, nuncii of the Pope, going to Scotland on business of the Holy See. By K.
March 11. Winchester.
Licence for Walter Parles of Watford to enfeoff Eustace de Burneby of a rent of 6d., and of a rent of one pound of pepper, one pound of cummin, one pair of gilt spurs, and the eighth part of a knight’s fee in Watford and Morcote by Watford, held in chief. By fine of 20s. Northampton.
March 15. Winchester.
Elias de Assheburn, going to Ireland on the king’s service, has letters nominating John de Kent and Henry Babe his attorneys in England for two years.
March 15. Winchester.
Licence for the abbot and convent of Welbeck, to appropriate the church of Elkesleye, in the diocese of York, which is of their advowson.
March 16. Winchester.
Appointment, during pleasure, of Roger atte Asshe to the custody of Arundell Castle.
Mandate in pursuance to the escheator.
Vacated because on the Fine Roll.
March 14. Winchester.
Writ of aid for Nicholas de Langeford and John Payn, king’s yeoman at arms, appointed to take the countess of Kent and her children to Salisbury Castle, and there to deliver them to the custody of the sheriff, until further orders, to deliver the jewels and other goods of the countess in Arundell Castle and elsewhere to William de Holyns, king’s clerk, and Roger atte Asshe, king’s yeoman, and to enquire as to jewels and other goods of the countess taken away. By K.
Mandate to the said Nicholas and John to deliver the jewels to the custody of the said William and Roger by indenture. The countess is to be accompanied on the way by only two damsels and her children. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the sheriff of Wilts. [Fœdera.]
March 16. Winchester.
Ratification of a grant by Ralph de Combe, master of the house of St. Thomas the Martyr of Acon, London, and the brethren thereof, of a competent sustenance, or of 6 marks at the least yearly therefor, out of their house to a secular chaplain to celebrate divine service daily for the souls of John de Burford, sometime citizen and merchant of London, and Roesia his wife, in the church of St. Thomas the Apostle by ‘la Ryole,’ London. By fine of 40s. London.
March 18. Winchester.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John de Bello Monte of 6 acres of land in Heaunton to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the chapel of St. Mary, in the cemetery of the church of St. Augustine, Heaunton, for the souls of his father, his mother and his ancestors. By K., and fine of 10s. Devon.
April 15. Woodstock.
Confirmation of a release by John de Molyns of Farham to the abbot and convent of Tichefeld of a yearly rent of 76s. 8d., which he and his ancestors were wont to receive from the mills of the abbot and convent in Tichefeld. By fine of 6 marks. Southampton.
March 15. Winchester.
Licence for Robert de Veer, earl of Oxford, to enfeoff Robert de Cheddeworth and William de Parco of the castle of Hengham and the manors of Hengham, Hengham Sibille, Colne, Benetlegh, Gelham, Kanefeud, Dounham, Fyngre, Dodyngherst, Bumpstede, Laneham Overhalle, Laneham Netherhalle, Andham, Campes, Abyton, Saxton, Kensyngton, Chesham, Calverton, Langeleye and Bradeleye, held in chief, with knights’ fees, advowsons, etc., and for the feoffees to grant the same to the earl in fee tail, with remainder in fee, if he die without issue, to John de Veer. By p.s.
March 20. Winchester.
Appointment, during pleasure, of John de Lenham, one of the brethren, to the custody of the hospital of St. Mary, Ospryng.
Writ de intendendo for him directed to the tenants of the hospital.
Mandate to the escheator on this side Trent for delivery to the said John, of the hospital, now in the king’s hands, by reason of the death of Adam de Esshe, the last keeper thereof.
March 21. Winchester.
Pardon to William son of Edmund Trussel, knight (militi), who was impeached as an adherent of some lately in rebellion against the king, and who in the last parliament submitted himself to the king’s grace; with general pardon. By K. & C., in Parliament.
Vacatur quia non habuit cartam.
March 24. Winchester.
Presentation of John de Huphulle, parson of the church of Sevenhampton in the diocese of Bath and Wells, to the church of Wermenistr’ in the diocese of Salisbury,—in the king’s gift by reason of the voidance of the see,—on an exchange of benefices with Thomas de Chelreye.
Membrane 37.
March 19. Winchester.
Protection and safe conduct, for one year, for Peter Grofil of Amiens, merchant.
Feb. 22. Windsor.
Licence for Walter Peytevyn and Lucy his wife to enfeoff William atte Boxe and John Courteys of a messuage, a mill, two carucates of land, and a rent of 10s., in Stony Eston, held in chief, and for them to re-grant the same to the said William and Lucy for their lives, with remainders to Philip their son and Isolda his wife, in fee tail, and to the right heirs of Lucy. By p.s.
March 18. Winchester.
Pardon to John de Chesterfeld of Trikyngham, for the death of William atte Kirkeyate, at Trikyngham, as it appears by the record of William de Roos, and other justices assigned to deliver the gaol of Lincoln Castle, that he killed him in self defence.
March 13. Winchester.
Mandate to Thomas, bishop of Hereford, to admit John de Ho to the office of precentor in Hereford Cathedral, lately granted to him by the king.
Feb. 23. Guildford.
Exemption, for life, of William Gabriel from service on assizes, juries or recognisances, and from appointment as mayor, sheriff, coroner or other minister of the king against his will.
Feb. 10. Tower of London.
Grant, for life, to queen Isabella, of the manor and burgh of Teukesbury, co. Gloucester, of the yearly value of 233l. 12s. 0¾d., and the castle and manor of Henle, with the chace of Malvern, of the yearly value of 42l. 14s. 3½d., in part satisfaction of land of the yearly value of 1,000 marks due to her in recompence of her surrender to the king of the castle, honor and borough of Pontefract, co. York, of that yearly value. By K.
Mandates in pursuance to the sheriffs of the counties of Gloucester and Worcester.
Feb. 12. Tower of London.
Grant to queen Philippa of the castle, honor and borough of Pontefract, co. York, and of the land of Gloumorgan and Morgannon in Wales and the marches of Wales, with castles, towns, manors and other appurtenances, in satisfaction of the dowry of 3,000l. of land and rent granted to her at the time of her betrothal. By K.
March 15. Winchester.
General pardon to John de Feriby, king’s clerk. By p.s.
March 20. Winchester.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John de Sandhill of two messuages, 54 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow and pasture for six oxen and one beast of the plough, in Gillingham and Milton to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the church of St. Mary, Gillingham, for the soul of Margaret, sometime queen of England, and for the souls of the said John, of John de Wyke, and of their ancestors and successors. By fine of 50s. Dorset.
March 20. Winchester.
Licence for the abbot and convent of Hyde by Winchester, to appropriate the church of Pidele, in the diocese of Salisbury, which is of their advowson.
March 20. Winchester.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of St. Swithin, Winchester—in part satisfaction of a licence from the late king for them to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 50l.—by Robert de Wylton and Thomas de Boys, of a messuage, 3½ acres of meadow, and a yearly rent of 20s. 6d. in Winchester and its suburbs; by John de Madhurst, of 6 acres of meadow in Eston; by Robert de Wilton, of half a carucate of land in Hurselegh; by William de Lynacre, of 6½ acres of meadow in Muchelmersh; and by Nicholas de Braifeld and Emma his wife, of six messuages, 60 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in Nutshellyng and Mulebrouk; and for the said Nicholas and Emma to further grant them the reversion of a messuage, 8 acres of land and one of meadow in Nutshellying and Mulebrouk, expectant on the demise of Isabella daughter of William le Smyth; which messuages, land and meadow are of the clear yearly value of 20s. 8d., and are held of the king and others by the yearly service of 69s. 4d., as appears by the inquisition taken thereof.
Feb. 4. Eltham.
Pardon, at the request of William de Inglis, king’s clerk, to John de Salkeld, for hunting in Inglewode Forest, and taking a hind. By p.s.
March 16. Winchester.
Licence to John Darcy ‘le cosyn,’ to impark his woods of Knayth, co. Lincoln, and Notton, co. York. By p.s.
March 20. Winchester.
Pardon to Thomas son of Elias de Assheburn, for acquiring, in fee simple, from Giles de Mars, a messuage, forty-eight acres of land, eight of meadow, twenty-four of wood, and a rent of 7 marks in Assheby Mars, Barton, and Grendon, held in chief, and entering thereon without licence; and licence for him to retain the same. By fine of 40s. Northampton.
March 21. Winchester.
General pardon to Alice late the wife of Warin de Insula, which Warin took part in the quarrel of Thomas, late earl of Lancaster. By K. and the whole C. in Parliament.
March 22. Winchester.
Confirmation of (1) a grant, for life, by Edmund, sometime earl of Arundel, to Henry le Rede of Bourne, of the custody and bailiwick of the office of forester and of the park of Stanstede, to receive daily 1d. and yearly a coat or 20s; with husbote, hedgebote and fuel, to be delivered by the steward of the manor of Stanstede.
(2) A grant, by Stephen Russell of Winchester to Richard called le Rede of Pernestede and the said Henry of the tenements and land in that town which he had of the gift of Richard son of Alan, sometime earl of Arundell. By fine of 20s. Southampton.
March 21. Winchester.
Acknowledgment of the king’s indebtedness to Dinus Forcetti, Peter Byne, Bartholomew de Barde, and other merchants of the society of the Bardi of Florence, in 1,000l. paid by them at his request to Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, in aid of the marriage of his daughter with the eldest son of Thomas, earl of Norfolk and marshal of England; and promise to pay the same a fortnight after Easter. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer and the king’s chamberlains.
March 29. Woodstock.
Protection, with clause volumus, until Whitsuntide, for Master Henry de Cantuar’, clerk, going beyond seas on the king’s service. By K.
Membrane 36.
March 22. Winchester.
Mandate to the escheator on this side the Trent for restitution of the temporalities of Bernewell Priory to John de Quye, one of the canons, elected prior thereof. By p.s.
Writ de intendendo for him directed to the tenants of the priory.
March 24. Reading.
William de Roches, going to the islands of Gereseie and Gernereye, has letters nominating John atte Hall his attorney in England until Michaelmas.
March 21. Winchester.
Grant to the bailiffs and good men of Ravensere of quayage for three years to repair their quay which has been damaged by the sea. By p.s.
March 27. Wallingford.
Appointment of Walter de Weston, king’s clerk, as receiver of victuals to be provided for the use of certain magnates sent by the king to Aquitaine, and to be carried to Plymouth. By K.
Vacated because otherwise on the Fine Roll.
March 27. Wallingford.
Writ of aid, directed to sheriffs, barons of the Cinque Ports and others on the coast, for John le Smale, king’s clerk, appointed to obtain forty of the best and most powerful ships he can find, and to have them at Plymouth by three weeks after Easter at the latest, for the passage of John de Eltham, earl of Cornwall, and other magnates in his company, sent by the king to restore order in the duchy [of Aquitaine]. [Fœdera.] By K.
March 17. Winchester.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of Coventry, in part satisfaction of a licence by the late king for them to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 10l.; by Thomas de Poleye, parson of the church of Quenton, and Thomas, vicar of the church of Offechirche, of three messuages in Coventry; by John de Shulton and William de Passenham, of a rent of 20s. in Greneburgh; by John de Shulton, of three messuages and an acre and a half of land in Coventry; by Robert de Scraptoft, of three messuages in Coventry; and by William de Passenham, of ten messuages, a toft, land, and a rent of 33s. 8d. in Offechirche, Coventry and Cobynton, held of the said prior. The said messuages and lands are of the yearly value of 58s. 10½d., as found by inquisition.
March 19. Winchester.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John de Montegomery, king’s yeoman, and Rose his wife, of a messuage, ten acres of land, and 30s. in rent, in Heen, to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the chapel of Heen for the souls of the said John and Rose. By p.s.
March 26. Wallingford.
Pardon to Oliver son of John de Reppes for the death of William de Gelham. By p.s.
April 1. Woodstock.
Ratification of a grant, for life, by queen Isabella to Almaric Gerner, her yeoman, of 16l. 16s. 10½d. yearly, out of the farm of Pynnokshire, co. Gloucester, held by the abbot and convent of Hayles, which farm has lately been assigned with other tenements to the said queen. By p.s.
April 1. Woodstock.
Writ of aid, until Michaelmas, for Eudo de Stok’ and John de Hale, appointed purveyors for the household of the chancellor and the clerks in chancery. By K.
April 2. Woodstock.
Licence for Henry, earl of Lancaster, the king’s kinsman, to grant, in frank almoin, a plot of land in Leicester to found a hospital in honour of God and the Virgin Mary, to construct an oratory and dwelling houses for a master and chaplains to be appointed by him or his heirs, and to grant four carucates of land in Leicester, with the advowson of the church of Ircestre, co. Northampton, towards the sustenance of them and of the poor in the hospital; and for the master and chaplains to appropriate the said church. The aforesaid plot of land and advowson are held in chief. By p.s.
April 4. Woodstock.
Presentation of Master Robert de Wamberge to the church of Wystowe, in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king’s gift by reason of his custody of the land and heir of John de Hastyng’, tenant in chief. By p.s.
March 29. Woodstock.
Grant to Peter de Berkeleye, king’s clerk, of the office of provost in the cathedral church of Wells, in the king’s gift by reason of the voidance of the see of Bath and Wells in the late reign. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the bishop of Bath and Wells.
March 23. Winchester.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by David de Tillebury to Richard, parson of the church of Gyng Rauf [Ingrave], of two parts of a messuage, and forty-two acres of land in Gyng Rauf and Estthorndon, not held in chief, and of the reversion of the other part of the messuage, on the death of Agnes late the wife of Robert Seerle, tenant for life. By p.s.
March 20. Winchester.
Pardon to William de Barton of Blith of his outlawry in the county of York for non-appearance before Robert de Reygate and other justices of oyer and terminer in the county of York, to answer to a plea of trespass by Richard de Waleys.
The like to William de Muston of Blith.
April 2. Woodstock.
The like to John son of Hugh de Axore in Preston Candevere, and John Gunneson of Axore in Preston Candevere, of their outlawry in the county of Southampton for non-appearance to answer to a plea of trespass by William de Horewod. By p.s.
April 3. Woodstock.
Signification to A. bishop of Worcester of the royal assent to the election of William de Teukesbury, chaplain, one of the brethren, as prior of the hospital of St. John by the bridge of Lecchelade. By p.s.
April 2. Woodstock.
Mandate to the dean and chapter of the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, to admit Thomas de Garton to the prebend of Derneford, on the king’s presentation. By p.s.
April 4. Woodstock.
Presentation of Ralph de Glesle to the church of Tichemersh, in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king’s gift by reason of his custody of the land and heir of John Lovel, tenant in chief.
March 25. Reading.
Exemption, for life, of John Beaufou of Lincoln, from being put on assizes, juries or recognisances, and from appointment as mayor, sheriff, coroner or other minister of the king against his will.
Membrane 35.
March 25. Reading.
Protection and safe conduct, until Whitsuntide, for divers knights, esquires, and others of the allegiance of the king of France and of the duchy [of Aquitaine], coming to England at the request of Bernard, lord of La Bret. By K.
March 16. Winchester.
Appointment, during pleasure, of Roger atte Asshe, as steward of the honor of Arundel. By K.
Writ de intendendo for him.
March 18. Winchester.
Presentation of William Hawys to the church of Dufton, in the diocese of Carlisle, in the king’s gift by reason of his custody of the land and heir of Ralph de Graystok, tenant in chief.
March 27. Wallingford.
The like of John Darry to the church of Weston by Beccles, in the diocese of Norwich.
March 28. Wallingford.
General pardon to Robert de Maule, who aided the king in the late rebellion. By p.s.
The like to John Lovetot.
March 26. Reading.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Nicholas de Huntercombe of the manor of Huntercombe, with the exception of a carucate of land and a rent of 26s. 2d. therein—of the value of 4l. 4s. 9d., as found by inquisition —to the abbot and convent of Dorchester, in part satisfaction of a licence lately granted for them to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 10 marks.
March 23. Winchester.
Grant to John Wyard, king’s yeoman, who has the custody, during minority of the heir, of the lands late of Thomas de Wodeham, tenant in chief, by grant from the king made on 28 February, 3 Edward III., that he shall hold that custody, with the marriage of the heir, without rendering the extent for the same reserved in the aforesaid grant. By p.s.
March 25. Reading.
Presentation of Adam de Eyton, king’s clerk, to the prebend of Wertlyng, Nymmefeld and Ho, in the free chapel of Hastings. By p.s.
March 28. Oseneye.
Grant, during pleasure, to Edmund de Eyton of the custody of the fortlet (forcelletti) of Kenset. By p.s.
Mandate in pursuance to the keeper of the land of Glamorgan.
March 21. Winchester.
Ratification of the grant made by queen Isabella and the king, before he assumed the governance of the realm, to the good men of the town of Shrewsbury, in recompence of their labours and expenses in the capture and safe keeping of Edmund, late earl of Arundel, and some of his company, of all goods of the said earl found at the time of his capture; and grant to them of general pardon for any trespasses committed at the taking of these persons. By p.s.
March 30. Woodstock.
General pardon to John le Breton of Gissing, who aided the king in the late rebellion. By p.s.
March 29. Woodstock.
Writ de intendendo for John Despaigne, appointed by Richard de la Pole, chief butler, his deputy in the county of York.
March 20. Winchester.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the abbot and convent of Cerne, in part satisfaction of a licence from the late king for them to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 10l., by John de Bares and John Hamelyn, of three messuages, thirty-two acres of land, and three of meadow in Estyep by Simondesbergh; by the said John Hameyln, of two acres and a half of land in Wottone; and by Henry de Blokkesworth, of two acres of land in Blokkesworth. The said lands are held of the abbot and convent and are of the clear yearly value of 5s. 6d., as found by inquisition.
April 2. Woodstock.
The abbot of Preaux, staying beyond seas, has letters nominating Hugh de Hamello, his fellow monk, and Richard Fauket his attorneys in England for five years. By fine of 40s. Norfolk.
March 1. Winchester.
Licence for the abbot and convent of Nywenham, co. Devon, to acquire in mortmain land and rent, not held in chief, to the yearly value of 10l. By p.s.
March 29. Woodstock.
Pardon to Richard de Bury, king’s clerk, for labours and expenses in the service of the king, as well before he assumed the governance of the realm as afterwards, of all arrears due on his account for the time when he was chamberlain of Chester. By K.
Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer.
March 29. Woodstock.
Writ of aid for John Despaigne, appointed by Richard de la Pole, chief butler, as his deputy in the county of York, to collect for the king’s use 2s. upon every tun of wine imported by foreign merchants.
March 17. Winchester.
Licence, at the request of Henry de Edenestowe, king’s clerk, for the abbot and convent of Swynesheved to acquire in mortmain land and rent, not held in chief, to the yearly of 10l. By p.s.
Vacated by surrender.
April 1. Woodstock.
Writ of aid, for one year, for John de Clyve, clerk and surveyor of the works undertaken by queen Isabella at Oure by Gloucester, appointed by her purveyor of carriage therefor.
March 17. Winchester.
Exemption, for life, of William de Threlkeld 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.
April 2. Woodstock.
Presentation of John de Camera to the church of Lampadarn Vaur, in the diocese of St. Davids. By p.s.
April 4. Woodstock.
Presentation of Robert de Stretton to the church of Lifton, in the diocese of Exeter, in the king’s gift by reason of the lands of Edmund, late earl of Kent, being in his hands.
Membrane 34.
Feb. 16. Tower of London.
Confirmation of very many grants in frank almoin, by private benefactors, to the abbot and convent of Spalding, which are not dated or set out in full. By p.s.
Membrane 33.
April 17. Woodstock.
Presentation of Robert de Stratton to the church of Great Billyng, in the diocese of Lincoln.
April 16. Woodstock.
William, prior of St. Barbara, staying beyond seas, has letters nominating John Dacre of Bekford and William Normann of Grafton his attorneys for four years. By fine of 40s. Gloucester.
April 15. Woodstock.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John de Bridford of a moiety of the manor of Cumpton, and the advowson of the church of that town, of the yearly value of 12 marks 6s. 8d., as found by inquisition, in part satisfaction of a licence from the late king for the abbot and convent of Dureford to acquire land and rent to the yearly value of 20l.
April 13. Woodstock.
Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent dated 20 February, 11 Edward II., being a licence for the prior and convent of Byrkheved to erect houses for the accommodation of travellers using the ferry across the arm of the sea between Byrkheved and Liverpool, with a further grant to the prior and convent that they and their successors may have a ferry over the said arm of the sea for men, horses and goods, taking reasonable toll. By p.s.
April 16. Woodstock.
By inquisition before Master John Waleweyn, escheator of Edward II. on this side Trent, it was found that Master Robert de Pycebek, then parson of the church of Brynghurst, held in frank almoin, two messuages and thirty acres of land in Brynghurst and Drayton, and that he and his predecessors had from time immemorial held the same without performing any chantry thrice in the week in the chapel of Drayton, or other service, and that these lands are held of the abbot of Peterborough, and had not been acquired or appropriated since the statute of Mortmain: whereupon the said king commanded the escheator not to intermeddle with the said lands. The king, for the security of Richard de Whitewell, now parson of the church, grants that he shall hold the lands without any chantry in the week in the chapel above said, and without any service.
April 16. Woodstock.
Exemption, for life, of John de Wolfreton of Warwick 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.
April 15. Woodstock.
Mandate to the collectors of customs in the port of Great Yarmouth to admit such person as John de Sekford shall by letters patent appoint as his deputy in his office of controller of old and new customs in that port, for such time as the said John is prevented from executing the office in person by attendance on the king’s person. By p.s.
April 17. Woodstock.
Grant, in fee simple, to queen Isabella of the houses in the town of Westminster which came to the king’s hands by the forfeiture of Edmund, late earl of Kent. By p.s.
April 15. Woodstock.
Warrant, for one year, to all officers to arrest certain persons pretending to be proctors for collecting alms to build a chapel on the hill where Thomas, late earl of Lancaster, was beheaded.
April 12. Woodstock.
Pardon to William de Incherede of his outlawry in the county of Kent, for non-appearance before Robert de Asshele, Robert de Kelleseye, and John de Shardelowe, justices of oyer and terminer, to answer to a plea of trespass by Isabella de Burgh.
The like to Simon ‘the Home.’
April 16. Woodstock.
Grant, in fee simple, to Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, of knight’s fees, advowsons and other appurtenances of the castle and land of Montgomery together with the hundred of Cherbury, after the death of queen Isabella, who held the same for life, but has demised her interest to the said Roger, at a yearly rent of eighty-five marks. This grant is in enlargement of a prior grant of the castle, land and hundred to him, in fee simple, at the said rent, to be paid to the king after the queen’s decease. By p.s.
April 18. Woodstock.
John, prior of the church of St. Nicholas, Exeter, staying in England, has letters nominating Thomas Bordevill and Richard Martyn his attorneys in Ireland for two years.
April 18. Woodstock.
Licence, for life, at the request of Hugh de Turpyton, his kinsman, for John de Wygemor, abbot of St. Peter’s, Gloucester, who is believed to be suffering from an incurable disease, to appear by proctor at the parliaments and meetings of the common council of the realm. By p.s.
April 15. Woodstock.
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William de la Hull of land and rent of the yearly value of 5 marks to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the chapel of St. John the Baptist, Assh Sturmy, in honour of the Virgin Mary, for the souls of the said William, his ancestors and successors. By p.s.
April 26. Woodstock.
John of Brittany, earl of Richmond, staying beyond seas, has letters nominating Thomas de Fencotes and Richard de Swafham, clerk, his attorneys in England until the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula.