1331, membranes 40, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25, 24, 23, 22, 21

Membrane 40.

1331. Jan. 25. Waltham.

Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum, for Henry de Elmham to close a way leading from Merssh to Aldewodegrene for the enlargement of his dwelling house in Westhorp on condition that he make on his own land a like way in its place. By fine of 10s. Norfolk and Suffolk.

Jan. 25. Waltham.

Confirmation of a grant to Thomas Ughtred, dated 12 February, 16 Edward II., of the custody of the manor of Bentele, co. York, during minority of the heir of Payn Tibetot, tenant in chief. By fine of 20s. York.

Jan. 26. Waltham Holy Cross.

Guetonittius Oneste, merchant of Lucca, staying in England, has letters nominating Richard son of Thomas de Florencia his attorney in Ireland for one year.

Jan. 28. Hertford.

Protection with clause volumus, for one year, for Gerard de Orum staying beyond seas on the king's service. By the chancellor.

Jan. 25. Waltham Holy Cross.

Writ of aid until Whitsunday for Adam de Withiford king's clerk, chamberlain of North Wales, and his ministers, purveying corn in the county of Chester for the king's castles in North Wales. By K. & C.

Jan. 28. Waltham.

Safe conduct during pleasure for Peter Byny and Tanus Jacobi, of the king's household, going beyond seas on his business.

Jan. 30. Hertford.

Protection and safe conduct for one year for John Boyter, burgess of Ross in Ireland, merchant, his men and servants, while trading in different parts of the realm.

Jan. 28. Hertford.

Grant to the mayor, bailiffs and good men of Bristol of quayage for four years, except on wares liable to murage. By K. & C.

The like to the same of murage, except on wares liable to quayage. By K.

Jan. 30. Hertford.

Revocation of the late appointment of William de Langefeld to the bailiwick of the chief forestership of Blakeburnshire, as it appears that the said office was long ago granted to Richard de Merclesden, for life, by Thomas, late earl of Lancaster and Leicester, who held it of the late king as of the honor of Lancaster, and that such grant had been confirmed by letters patent of the king prior to this appointment. By C.

Jan. 26. Waltham.

Protection with clause rogamus, for two years, for the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Thomas of Acon, London, and their attorneys collecting alms in churches in England Wales and Ireland. The king's bailiffs are to arrest any unauthorised person collecting in their name.

Jan. 29. Hertford.

Revocation of the late appointment of John de Carleton, king's clerk, to the bailiwick in Holdernesse which Hugh le Lorimer held, the latter having found security for the due discharge of the office of coroner and of all other things pertaining to the said bailiwick, and for payment of a rent of 20l. to the king for the same until Michaelmas. By C.

Jan. 31. St. Albans.

Pardon, at the request of Thomas de Bradeston, to William de la Garderobe of his imprisonment, fine and whatever else pertains to the king by reason of a trespass against William le Draper of Staundon, whereof he was convicted in the King's Bench. By p.s.

Confirmation, in mortmain, of a grant by John, late bishop of Bath and Wells, to Nicholas de Wyllinghale of Leukenore, as rector of the church of St. Mary, Wauton, of a grove in that town called 'Holmengrove,' part of the bishop's demesne land, with hedges, hays and dykes thereto pertaining, quit of all service, exaction and demand, in exchange for half an acre of wood in a grove called 'Brochole' belonging to the said church granted by the said Nicholas with the consent of Rigaud, sometime bishop of Winchester, his diocesan. By fine of ½ mark. Oxford.

Membrane 39.

Jan. 26. Waltham.

Pardon to Joan late the wife of Eustace de Swafham of her waiver in the county of Kent, as well as of her imprisonment, ransom and whatever else is due to the king, by reason of her non-appearance to satisfy the ransom due to him for not prosecuting a plea in the King's Bench against Walter Cros and others of the death of her husband.

Jan. 26. Waltham.

Pardon to Alexander de Shireford for the death of Richard de Balscote of Kyngeshull, at Hull, as it appears by the record of Robert de Malberthorpe and John de Cantebrigge, justices appointed to deliver Warwick gaol, that he killed him in self defence.

Jan. 25. Waltham.

Clemencia de Vescy, staying beyond seas, has letters nominating Robert Bradeye and Geoffrey de Aula her attorneys in England for three years.

Jan. 26. Waltham.

Protection with clause nolumus, for one year, for Edmund Bataille of Purlee.

The like for the following:—

Jan. 28. Hertford.

Master John de Podio Barsaco, archdeacon of Winchester and prebendary of Laghton Busard in the church of St. Mary, Lincoln, for two years.

Master Poncius de Podio Barsaco, archdeacon of London and prebendary of Bolum in the church of St. Peter, York, for two years.

Jan. 29. Hertford.

John de Arundell, prebendary of Neubold in the church of St. Peter, York, and of Long Stowe in the church of St. Mary, Lincoln, and parson of the church of Arnclif and of the free chapel of Tikhil.

Jan. 26. Waltham.

John de Cove, knight, going on pilgrimage to Santiago, has letters nominating Stephen de Wittlesford and Peter de Bradefeld his attorneys in England until All Saints day.

Jan. 30. Hertford.

Protection with clause volumus, for one year, for John de Croucheston.

The like for the following:—

Feb. 1. Langley.

John de Arundell, parson of the church of Westburne.

John son of Ralph Jaule.

Jan. 28. Hertford.

John de Morton.

Nicholas de Odecombe.

Jan. 26. Waltham Holy Cross.

Mandate for two years to bailiffs and lieges to welcome Alan Unwyn, proctor for the leprous and poor persons in the hospital of St. Mary and St. Anthony, Romsey, authorised by John, bishop of Winchester, and other prelates to collect alms for the relief of the inmates of the hospital now in extreme poverty.

Jan. 25. Waltham Holy Cross.

Ratification of the estate of Master Poncius de Podio Barzaco, king's clerk, as archdeacon of London, in the church of St. Paul, and prebendary of Bolum in the church of St. Peter, York. By C.

The like of Master John de Podio Barzaco, king's clerk, as archdeacon of Winchester, in the church of St. Swithin, Winchester, and prebendary of Leghton Busard in the church of St. Mary, Lincoln. By C.

Jan. 26. Waltham Holy Cross.

John Vyncent, clerk, going beyond seas on the king's service, has letters nominating John de Lamburn and John Fot of Waltham his attorneys in England for one year.

Jan. 27. Waltham Holy Cross.

Peter, abbot of Cluny, staying beyond seas, has like letters nominating brother John de Butterleye and John de Blacovesle for three years. By fine of 40s. Nottingham.

Presentation of John de Langeton to the church of St. Peter in le Northstrete, Chichester, directed to the dean of the church of the Holy Trinity, Chichester.

Jan. 26. Waltham Holy Cross.

Licence for Master Edmund de London, king's clerk, to bequeath his houses in the city of London either in mortmain or otherwise, according to the liberty of the city.

Jan. 28. Hertford.

Pardon with the assent of Parliament to Henry Danet, of the recognisance of 100l. wherein he became bound in the chancery, by order of the council, on submitting himself to the king's will after the late rebellion at Bedford. By p.s.

Jan. 28. Hertford.

Grant to William de Berwarsle, for service to the late king, of the office of rider in Kynfare Forest, under the steward of that forest, during good behaviour. By p.s.

Jan. 26. Waltham.

Appointment of Robert de Ufford, in the place of John Mautravers, as a justice in eyre of the forest in the county of Wilts with Robert de Aspale and others lately appointed. By K.

Writ de intendendo for him directed to all in the county.

Mandate in pursuance to Robert de Aspale and the other justices.

Feb. 2. Langley.

Laurence Fastolf and Cicely Fastolf, executors of Nicholas Fastolf, staying in England, have letters nominating Thomas de Mountpellers and Richard le Boteler their attorneys in Ireland for two years.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Protection with clause volumus for Simon de Drayton going beyond seas on the king's service. By K.

Jan. 28. Hertford.

Licence for Henry de Walhop to grant to Robert de Poleynston, for life, with remainder to John son of the said Robert and Margaret his wife, in fee simple, a messuage in Dorcestre said to be held in chief. By p.s.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Pardon to William Hollegh for the death of Alice, daughter of Robert Hogeman, as it appears by the record of Robert de Barton and other justices appointed to deliver the gaol of Carlisle Castle that he killed her by misadventure.

Feb. 2. Langley.

Ratification of the estate of Gilbert de Ebor', king's clerk, as parson of the church of Ravenyngham by presentation of the late king, confirmed by Thomas Roscelyn who has the advowson of that church.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Exemplification of letters patent, dated 7 October, 15 Edward II., which have been accidentally lost, being a licence for the dean and chapter of the church of St. Andrew, Wells, to acquire land in mortmain.

Feb. 2. Langley.

Licence, at the request of John de Claveryng, for the master and brethren of the hospital of St. James and St. John, Aynho, to acquire in mortmain land and rent, not held in chief, to the yearly value of 5 marks. By pet. of C.

Membrane 38.

Jan. 29. Westminster.

Licence for the abbot and convent of Dore to appropriate the church of Wygetoft, in the diocese of Lincoln, which is of their advowson. By K.

Jan. 30. Hertford.

Pardon to William son of William le Deghere of Walyngford of his outlawry in the county of Oxford for non-appearance in the King's Bench to answer touching a plea of trespass of John de Norton, of Oxford.

Jan. 30. Hertford.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Thomas Wake of Lidel, the king's kinsman, to the prior and convent of Hautemprise, in part satisfaction of the 20l. of land and rent which they have the king's licence to acquire, of 45 acres of land, 19 acres of meadow and 25s. 6d. in rent, in Hesil-upon-Humber; the said land being of the yearly value of 64s., as appears by the inquisition.

Jan. 28. Langley.

Inspeximus and confirmation to the present prior and monks of St. Nicholas, Pembroke, of a writing of Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, dated 15 May, 1 Edward II., and witnessed by Thomas de Rupe, Richard de Stakepol, John de Riparia and Richard Simond, knights, Walter de Pedirton, clerk, John Beneger, John Joce and others, being an inspeximus and confirmation to John called 'Sauvage,' prior of St. Nicholas, Pembroke, and the monks there of the following:—

(1.) A charter of Sir Walter Marescallus, sometime earl of Pembroke, being a grant to the priory and monks in frank almoin of a croft and land within the manor of Castle Martin; [Monasticon, vol. iv. p. 321.]

(2.) The like of Sir William Mar[escallus], sometime earl of Pembroke, for the good of his soul and the souls of Isabella his wife, his ancestors and heirs, of the tithes of his mills of Pembroke, Tynbeh and Castle Martin; [Monasticon, ibid.]

(3.) A writing of Sir William de Valencia, sometime earl of Pembroke, the father of Aymer, dated London, 11 May, 1290, being a grant to John called 'Oysel,' prior of Pembroke, in mortmain, of land late of Maurice Ailward and of a bovate of land late of Benedict, the chaplain, which were of the fee of the prior;

(4.) A writing of dame Joan de Valencia sometime countess of Pembroke, the mother of Aymer, dated Goderich Castle, 6 June, 29 Edward I., being a licence, granted for the good of her soul and the souls of her husband, Aymer her son, her predecessors and successors, for the alienation in mortmain by John de Barry to the prior and monks of a perch of land in Manerbir and the advowson of the church of that town;

(5.) The like, dated at the same place on Monday in the feast of SS. Peter and Paul, 1299, being a release, for the good of her soul and the souls of her husband, progenitors and successors, to the aforesaid John called 'Oysel' and the monks of a rent of 1 mark paid by them, and a grant that from henceforth they be not bound to answer in the court of the gate of Pembroke Castle for any exaction plea or complaint, but shall answer before the steward of herself and her heirs in the county court of Pembroke in the presence of them or their deputy specially sent for all things which the priory hath before been wont to render, saving always cognizance and jurisdiction of fresh force according to the custom of those parts; in return for which the prior and convent were to keep obits for her husband and herself and to distribute thereat to thirteen poor people victuals for one day. Witnesses: Sir William de Caunvile, knight, Sir Philip Abbot, Sir Richard Simund, John Scurlagh, Henry de Castro, Richard Beudyn, Walter Ricard and others; and also a further grant to the same of the church of St. Michael, Castle Martin, to their own use as fully as they have ever held the same, except such tithes out of the mills contained in the aforesaid charter of William Marescallus as they have not hitherto received. By fine of 5 marks. Wales.

Feb. 21. Croydon.

Grant, at the request of queen Philippa, to John Irp of Ipswich that he shall retain during good behaviour the office of controller of customs in the port of Ipswich lately granted to him by the king during pleasure. By p.s.

Mandate to the collectors of customs in the said port, on report that they do not observe the mandate to them on the grant of the office to the aforesaid John to take all customs in his presence, except in the case of the old custom, that they are on no account to take any custom, old or new, except by his view and testimony. By p.s.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Pardon, in consideration of the liberty granted by the king to the citizens of London to bequeath their tenements within the city, either in mortmain or otherwise, to Thomas de Swalclif, parson of the church of St. Magnus, and Robert Swet, Philip Lucas, John Mokking and Ralph de Lenne, of that parish, for entering upon a messuage, two shops and a plot of land in the parishes of St. Magnus and St. Margaret, Bregestrete, London, under the will of Thomas le Bevere, made after the publication of the statute of mortmain, wherein he bequeathed the same to Lucy his wife, with remainders in the event of her re marriage to Robert his son in fee tail, and if he should die without heir, (both which have happened) to the parson of the said church and four of the parishioners to find a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in that church for the souls of the said Thomas, and of his father and mother; and licence for them to retain the same in mortmain.

Jan. 25. Westminster.

Grant to Edmund de Herlethorp, king's clerk, of the free chapel of Halnaked, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the lands and heir of John de Sancto Johanne of Basyng, tenant in chief.

Feb. 4. Langley.

Appointment of Hugh Lesturmy to the bailiwick of the parker, warrener and swineherd of Clebury Mortimer, during good behaviour. By p.s.

Feb. 8. Langley.

Walter Waldeshef going on pilgrimage to Santiago has letters nominating Ralph de Monjoie and Roger Jauel his attorneys in England for a year.

Feb. 6. Langley.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for the said Walter.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Appointment of Elias Pek to the bailiwick of the parker of the king's park of Bilton, during good behaviour. By p.s.

Membrane 37.

Jan. 28. Hertford.

Appointment of Thomas de Herneby to the office of controller of customs, and also to the office of tronage of wools in the port of Hertilpole, during pleasure. By p.s.

Mandate to the collectors of customs in the said port. [Incomplete.]

Jan. 28. Hertford.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John Fraunceys the younger of a messuage and toft in the suburb of Bristol to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the church of Temple for the souls of the said John and his ancestors. By fine of 30s. Gloucester.

Jan. 30. Hertford.

Licence for the prior and convent of Ledes to acquire in mortmain land and rent not held in chief to the yearly value of 10l. This grant is made in recompence of the grant to them by the late king of the advowson of the church of Elderomene as an escheat by the forfeiture of Bartholomew de Baddelesmere by reason of the quarrel of Thomas, earl of Lancaster, which has since become void under the statute [1 Edward III., statute 1, cap. 3.] annulling such forfeitures. By K. and pet. of C.

Vacated on acquisition by the prior and convent of lands in full satisfaction of the grant on 28 May, 15 Richard II.

Feb. 2. Langley.

Presentation of William de Wode to the church of Haseleye, in the diocese of Worcester, in the king's gift by reason of the lands late of John Mautravers, a rebel, being in his hands.

Jan. 28. Hertford.

Pardon to Thomas Short of Chalflok, Walter Landian, John his brother, and Hamo Hony of their outlawry in the county of Kent for non-appearance in the court of King's Bench to answer touching a plea of trespass of Robert son of Simon de Northwode.

Jan. 27. Westminster.

Writ de intendendo directed to Thomas de Baumburgh, king's clerk, in respect of the rent of 6l. 9s. 10d. due at the Exchequer for lands in la Neweland and Warndham, co. Northumberland, which escheated to the late king by reason of the adherence of John de Middleton to the Scots when at war with him, and were lately granted by the king to the said Thomas for life, the said rent having on 20 December last been granted by letters patent to Henry, earl of Lancaster, the king's kinsman, with the reversion of the lands.

Feb. 6. Langley.

Oto de Bodrigan, knight, going on pilgrimage to the Holy Land, has letters nominating John de Aldestowe and John de Trelan his attorneys in England for two years.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Simple protection for one year for Alina late the wife of Edward Burnel going on pilgrimage to Santiago.

Feb. 8. Langley.

Appointment of William son of Matthew de Odyham to the custody of the king's park of Odyham, during good behaviour. By p.s.

Feb. 13. Langley.

Presentation of David de Wolloure to the church of Bradele, in the diocese of Lincoln.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Pardon to Thomas de Whelesbergh for the rape of Joan late the wife of John le Hastang and the robbery of her goods; with general pardon. By p.s.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Appointment of Robert de Ufford, in the place of John Mautravers, as a justice in eyre of the forest in the county of Southampton with Robert de Aspale and others lately appointed. By K.

Writ de intendendo for him in the county.

Jan. 10. Westminster.

Pardon to William de Monte Acuto and other lieges who by the king's order arrested Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, in Nottingham Castle, for the death of Hugh de Turpliton, knight, and Richard de Monemuth, killed by them in effecting the arrest. [Fœdera.] By C. in Parliament.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John le Beste, Golda la Gros, Cicely de Amyas, Hugh Wynyord, Thomas de Wilton, John del Hay, John de Eton, Richard le Palmere, Robert de Troye and Walter le Dighere to the prior and Friars Preachers at Hereford of 5 acres of land in the city of Hereford, for the enlargement of their dwelling house. By p.s.

Feb. 8. Langley.

Protection and safe conduct for Bertrand de Muro of Bazas and Nicholas his brother, merchants, coming to England with wine and other merchandise. By C.

Feb. 8. Langley.

Grant to Robert de Ufford of the manors of Causton and Fakenhamdam, co. Norfolk, to hold until he obtain the manor of Costeleye, in the same county, the reversion of which, after the death of John de Claveryng, the present tenant, is included in the late grant to him of lands to the value of 200l. made with the assent of Parliament for his services at the arrest in Nottingham Castle of certain men who were bringing the business of the realm into ruin and disgrace. By K. & C.

Membrane 36.

Jan. 28. Langley.

Grant to the abbot and convent of St. Mary, Kyrkestall, that they shall not hereafter be called upon to provide puture for the foresters of the king's chace of Blakeburneshire in respect of the manor of Bernolveswyke which Henry de Lacey, sometime lord of Blakeburnehire, when founding their house, granted to Alexander, the first abbot, in frank almoin, free of all customs and services. On the petition of the present abbot complaining that Richard de Merclesden, chief forester of the said chace while it was in the hands of queen Isabella, and her other foresters there exacted from the abbey puture every Wednesday, although the said manor was without the limits of the chace, the king directed enquiry to be made by John Giffard, king's clerk, then steward of queen Isabella's lands beyond Trent, with the result that it has been found that, although during the time that John de Lacey, sometime earl of Lincoln, Edmund his son, Henry son of Edmund, Thomas, late earl of Lancaster, the late king, queen Isabella, and the king have been lords of Blakeburneshire such custom has been exacted by the foresters, yet the abbey is not actually liable for the same inasmuch as the manor is without the chace. By pet. of C. and fine of 40s. York.

Jan. 30. Hertford.

Grant to Richard de Grey of Codenore of pontage for three years on wares passing over or under the bridge over the river Medeweye by his manor of Eylesford, for repair of the said bridge. By pet. of Parliament.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Signification to R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield of the royal assent to the election of William de Clyfton, a canon of Derleye, as prior of that house. By p.s.

Protection with clause nolumus, for one year, for William Fycays, of London, 'cornmonger.'

The like for the following:—

The abbot of Shirburn.

Alan de Chigwell.

John de Luco Bono, parson of the church of Bynteworth.

Isolda, late the wife of John de Belhous going on pilgrimage to Santiago, until the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula.

Christiana de Cassaulton.

The prioress of Clerkenewell, for two years.

The prior of Worspryng.

Feb. 3. Langley.

John Colom, going beyond seas, has letters nominating Peter de Campo Veteri and Brunus Barlaretti his attorneys for two years.

Feb. 4. Langley.

Writ de intendendo for William Loveryk, appointed by Richard de la Pole as his deputy in his office of chief butler in the port of Sandwich, during pleasure. By bill of the butler.

Writ of aid for him and Nicholas Chaumpeneys appointed by the same Richard to collect for the king's use 2s. on each tun of wine imported by merchant strangers in the same port.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Isolda late the wife of John de Belhous going on pilgrimage to Santiago has letters nominating Edmund de Chevyngton her attorney in England until the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula.

Feb. 6. Langley.

Protection, with clause nolumus for one year, for Master Richard de Nonyngton, prebendary of Bertonesham, in the church of St. Ethelbert, Hereford.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Appointment of Adam de Billeburgh to the bailiwick of the king's laund of Benyfeld, in Rokyngham Forest, during good behaviour. By p.s.

Feb. 6. Langley.

Protection until Whitsunday, for John Perot, the younger, and his servants, carrying corn bought by him in the county of Worcester to Wales and other parts of the kingdom. By K.

Feb. 4. Langley.

Grant, after inquisition ad quod damnum, to the dean and chapter of the king's free chapel in Hastynges Castle that they may enclose the castle with a wall and gates, build dwelling houses for themselves therein, take the herbage belonging to the castle in the town of Hastings, of which nothing has been answered heretofore to the king and his progenitors, toward the cost of such closure and have the custody of the castle, reserving always to the king the custody in time of war.

This grant is made on the prayer of the dean and chapter showing that for want of such closure the chapel which lies under the castle is for the most part destroyed by the sea, and being now left derelict as it were has been robbed night and day of relics, ornaments and treasure, while the ministers there have been beaten and wounded. By pet. of C.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Pardon to John Hurel of his outlawry in the county of Surrey for nonappearance in the King's Bench to answer touching a plea of trespass of William de Bromleye and Alice his wife.

Feb. 10. Langley.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for two years for the master and brethren of the Domus Dei, Dover.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Appointment of Thomas de Odyham to the bailiwick of the parker of the park of Clefbury Mortimer, during pleasure. By p.s.

Feb. 6. Langley.

Appointment of Henry Flory to the custody of the park of Lantecles, co. Cornwall, during pleasure. By p.s.

Feb. 4. Langley.

William de Monte Acuto, going beyond seas on the king's service, has letters nominating Master Simon de Monte Acuto and John de Ledred his attorneys in England until Whitsunday.

Jan. 23. Westminster.

Appointment of Adam de Brabanzon to the custody of the dies at the Tower of London and Canterbury, during pleasure. By p.s.

Vacated because otherwise on the Roll of the fourth year.

Feb. 10. Windsor.

Promise to repay at the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula to Dinus Forsetti, Peter Reynery, Bartholomew de Barde and the other merchants of the society of the Bardi of Florence 2,000l. sterling lately paid by them in Paris by the king's order to William de Monte Acuto to enable him to discharge some important business for the king. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer, and the king's chamberlains.

Feb. 6. Langley.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for Alice Guldefort of Faldo.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Grant to Hugh de Atforton of the office of forester of Meleneth Forest, during pleasure. By p.s.

Membrane 35.

Feb. 4. Langley.

Protection for one year to Roger le Walsh of Wythiford and his servants trading in corn and other merchandise, in different parts of the realm, on condition that they do not export the same contrary to the proclamation.

Protection until midsummer for men sent by the abbot of St. Mary's, York, to bring corn and other victual from Heselyngford, co. Cambridge.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Licence for Humphrey de Bassyngbourne to enfeoff Richard de Medbourn of the manor of Abyngdon, held in chief, and for him to re-grant it to the said Humphrey and Alice his wife for life, with successive remainders, in tail, to Giles their son and Alice his wife, to Hugh, Giles's brother, to Humphrey, Hugh's brother, and to the right heirs of Giles. By fine of 10 marks. Northampton.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Exemplification of letters patent, dated 24 May, 12 Edward II., being a grant to Ralph de Epplynden of the manor of Fellyng, in the bishopric of Durham, late of Walter de Seleby, a rebel.

Jan. 27. Waltham.

Pardon to the abbot and convent of Holmcoltram, in consideration of their losses by the frequent forays of the Scots, of 113l. 6s. 8d., out of 213l. 6s. 8d. due by them for victual purchased from the late king; and grant that they may pay the balance by half-yearly payments of 100s. from Easter next. By pet. of C.

Feb. 8. Langley.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William de Cokerham to the abbot and convent of Fourneys of a messuage, 40 acres of land, 3 acres of meadow, 2 acres of wood and 100 acres of turbary in Brogheton and Little Merton to find a Lamp to burn daily at high mass before the great altar in the church of the abbey. By fine of 40s. Lancaster.

Feb. 9. Langley.

Pardon to Ralph Sefare of Waleton of his outlawry in the county of Essex for a non-appearance before the justices of the Bench to answer touching a plea of Giles de Staunton that he render an account for the time during which he was his receiver.

Feb. 6. Langley.

Licence for Patrick de Suthayk to enfeoff John de Skelton of a messuage and 16 acres of land in Skelton, held in chief. By fine of 1 mark. Westmoreland.

Feb. 8. Langley.

Appointment of John de Travers, Robert de Norton, Richard de Westcote and Elias de Godeleye as justices in eyre for common pleas in the islands of Gernereye, Jereseye, Serk and Aureneye. By C.

Writ de intendendo for them in the said islands.

Mandate in pursuance to the keepers of the said islands.

Vacated by surrender, and otherwise below.

Feb. 8. Langley.

Commission to John de Roches, John Travers, Robert de Norton and Elias de Godelye to enquire in the islands of Gernereye, Jereseye, Serk and Aureneye touching the usurping and withdrawal, by divers inhabitants, as well clerical as lay, of divers lands and tenements, with homages, services, advowsons, escheats, wrecks, warrens, chaces, customs of makerel, dues (esperkeriis) of congers and other liberties belonging to the king, as well in the late reign as in the present, when Otto de Grandisono was keeper of the islands: and touching other withdrawals and purprestures there. By C.

Feb. 13. Langley.

Mandate to the said commissioners to admit before them Robert de Hoo, who has been appointed to prosecute and defend for the king in all pleas and matters concerning him. By C.

Membrane 34.

Feb. 8. Langley.

Inspeximus of the concord made in the Parliament at Westminster, the Monday after the feast of St. Katherine, 4 Edward III., restoring the possessions and blood of Edmund, late earl of Kent, in favour of Edmund, his son, and granting to Margaret, his mother, reasonable dower. By K.

[Parliament Rolls, vol. ii. p. 55.]

Feb. 7. Westminster.

Grant, confirming letters patent to Isabella de Wytreshulle, the prioress, and the convent of Wherewell, granting that the custody of the abbey and its possessions during any voidance shall be in the prioress and convent. By K.

Feb. 10. Langley.

Exemplification, at the request of John, son and heir of John de Moubray, of a charter dated Carlisle, 20 March, 35 Edward I., being a grant to John de Moubray, the father, and his heirs of a market every Monday at his manor of Burton in Lonesdale, co. York, and fairs there yearly on Whit Sunday and the two following days, and on the eve, the day and the morrow of St. James the Apostle, a market every Monday at his manor of Kyrkeby Malasart, co. York, and fairs there yearly on the eve, the day and the morrow of the Nativity of St. Mary, and on the eve, the day, and the morrow of St. Michael.

Feb. 10. Langley.

Presentation of William de Ely, vicar of the church of Great Styuecle, in the diocese of Lincoln, to a moiety of the church of Ingeworth, in the diocese of Norwich, on an exchange of benefices with William son of Bartholomew de Staunford.

Feb. 4. Langley.

Protection, with clause volumus, until Whitsunday, for William de Monte Acuto, going beyond seas on the king's business. By K.

The like for Thomas West, going in his company. By testimony of William.

The like for the following:—

John Molyns.

John de Brokas.

Jan. 30. Hertford.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year, for Walter de Harewell, of Oxford, taverner, and the master of the hospital of St. Peter, Suntyngfeld by Whitsand.

Feb. 14. Langley.

Grant that Margaret late the wife of Edmund earl of Kent and her co-executors, notwithstanding the judgment lately passed on the earl, shall recover all the goods which the earl had on 14 March last, the day on which they were taken into the king's hands. By pet. of C.

Membrane 33.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Grant to the burgesses of Grymesby of pavage for three years. By pet. of C.

Feb. 6. Westminster.

Grant to J. bishop of Winchester, on his petition, that, in any future voidance of the see, the custody of the parish churches of Estmunes and Hameldon, in his diocese, shall be held by the prior and convent of the church of St. Swythin, Winchester, as belonging to the spiritualities of the see; and that the keepers of the temporalities shall not intermeddle with the same, as Robert de Welle and his fellows did during the voidance of the see in the late reign. By K. & C.

4 Feb. Langley.

Licence for the prioress and nuns of Fosse near Torkeseye to acquire in mortmain lands and rents, not held in chief, to the yearly value of 60s. By K., & pet. returned before the K.

Feb. 10. Langley.

Gift to Almaricus de Trou of 250l. out of the first issues of the county of Ponthieu. By K. and C.

Mandate to the seneschal or receiver of the said county to pay the above notwithstanding any prior assignment by queen Isabella.

Feb. 12. Windsor.

Grant to Robert de Ufford, during pleasure, of the houses called le Bas court by Crypelgate, which escheated to the king by the rebellion of John Mautravers. By p.s.

Mandate to the mayor and sheriffs of London for livery of the houses with their gardens and other appurtenances.

Feb. 10. Windsor.

Grant to Richard Oweyn, king's clerk, of the prebend of Alvetheleye in the king's free chapel of St. Mary Magdalene, Bruggenorth. By p.s.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Protection for Master Ralph de Querndon, king's clerk, and ratification of his estate as prebendary of Major Pars Altaris and subdean in Salisbury cathedral. By p.s.

Feb. 12. Langley.

Grant during pleasure to the miners and workmen in the king's mine in the county of Devon, that, so long as they continue such they shall be quit of payment of tolls and other customs in buying necessary food and clothing in all cities, boroughs, market-towns, fairs, markets and all other places in that and the neighbouring counties, and that they shall not be compelled to plead or to be impleaded in the courts of earls, barons or other lords against their will but only before the keepers of the mine and the sheriff of the county.

Feb. 18. Windsor.

Protection with clause volumus for one year for Richard de Par, clerk, going beyond seas on the king's service. By K. & C.

Feb. 8. Langley.

The like with clause nolumus for William Roper and Simon Gamel, both of Spaldyng.

Feb. 4. Westminster.

Grant to Thomas Priour, king's yeoman, for bringing the welcome news of the birth of Edward, the king's first-born son, of a yearly pension of 40 marks out of the Exchequer, until he be provided with the equivalent in land or rent, for life. By K. & C.

Feb. 16. Langley.

Grant to Ebulo Le Straunge and Alice his wife, with the assent of Parliament, and in return for a release to the king and his heirs of the right of the said Alice in the castles, towns, manors and lands which before her marriage she surrendered to the late king and the Despensers, and which escheated to the king by forfeiture of the latter, of the castle and cantred of Buelt in Wales, and the manor of Bustlesham, co. Berks, to hold for the life of the aforesaid Alice, with all knights' fees, advowsons of churches, forests, chaces, parks, woods, warrens and other appurtenances. By K. & the whole C. in Parliament.

Mandates in pursuance to Gilbert Talebot who has the custody of the said castle and cantred by appointment of the king, and to the sheriff of Berks for the manor.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by James de North Creyk, chaplain, and William Quarles to the abbot and convent of St. Mary de Pratis, Creyk, of a messuage and 40 acres of land in South Creyk and North Creyk to maintain a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the abbey for the faithful departed. By fine of 40s. Norfolk.

Membrane 32.

Feb. 13. Langley.

Acquittance to Master Itherius de Concoreto, the Pope's collector in England of a four yearly tenth from the clergy, for 8,512l. 13s. 3½d. paid by him to the merchants of the society of the Bardi on account of the king's moiety thereof. By testimony of the said merchants.

Vacated because otherwise below.

Feb. 12. Langley.

Pardon to Robert de Ufford for the deaths of Hugh de Turpliton, knight, and Richard de Monemuth killed while resisting the arrest of Roger de Mortuo Mari at Nottingham Castle; with general pardon. By K. & C.

Feb. 12. Langley.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Bertram de Twytham to the prior and convent of Christ Church, Canterbury, of a messuage in the parish of St. Alphege in that city, late of John Ken, held of the said prior and of the yearly value of 20s., as appears by the inquisition; in part satisfaction of a licence of the late king for the convent to acquire land and rent of their own fee to the yearly value of 20l. for the sustenance of seven chaplains celebrating divine service daily in the chapel of St. Thomas the Martyr near the gate of the priory for the souls of the said king and his ancestors.

Feb. 10. Langley.

Licence for John de Handlo and Matilda his wife to enfeoff Eustace de Eton, chaplain, and Geoffrey de Skardeburgh, chaplain, of the manors of Hamme by Kingeston, co. Surrey, and Great Holande, with 148 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 11 acres of pasture, and 24 acres of wood in East Ham and West Ham, co. Essex, held in chief, and for them to re-grant the same to the said John and Matilda in tail male, with successive remainders to Joan, Elizabeth and Margaret, daughters of the said Matilda, for life, to John son of John Lovel, in tail male, and ultimately to the right heirs of Matilda. By fine of 20 marks. Essex.

Feb. 10. Langley.

Protection with clause nolumus, for one year, for William de Abyndon, clerk.

The like for:—

Master Ralph de Querndon, canon of Salisbury.

Elizabeth late the wife of Roger de Kirkeby, for two years.

The abbot of Battle.

William de Thame, master of the hospital of Harop by Eglyngeham, co. Northumberland.

Florence late the wife of Osbert de Aldham.

Feb. 10. Langley.

Guychardus de Jou, prior of Montacute, going beyond seas, has letters nominating William de Perret and John de Alvyngton his attorneys in England for one year.

Feb. 10. Langley.

Exemplification, at the request of John son and heir of John de Moubray, of letters patent dated 5 October, 6 Edward II., defining for the security of John the father, the metes and bounds of the chaces of Burton in Lonnesdale and Niddresdale, co. York.

Feb. 14. Windsor.

Pardon to the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Bartholomew, Smethefeld, London, for acquiring in mortmain from Thomas de Baldok, clerk, six shops and a forge in the parish of St. Sepulchre without the bar of West Smethefeld, and entering thereon without licence; and licence for them to retain the same. By fine of 20s. London.

Feb. 18. Windsor.

Protection until Michaelmas for David le Palmer and Hugh le Mareys, merchants of Bruggewater, and their servants, trading in corn and other victuals within the kingdom, on condition that they do not transport the same to foreign parts contrary to the late proclamation.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John de la Haye and Joan his wife to the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Leonard Bedford, of a messuage and 15 acres of land in Bedford and Bydenham to find a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the hospital for the souls of the late king, and of the said John and Joan. By fine of 20s. Bedford.

Membrane 31.

Feb. 17. Windsor.

Presentation of Philip de Weston to the church of Oveston, in the diocese of Lincoln. By p.s.

Feb. 16. Windsor.

Inspeximus and ratification of letters patent, dated 30 November, 20 Edward II., being a grant to Master Reginald de Chaumbernoun, king's clerk, of the prebend in Exeter church which the late dean held.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Grant to the mayor, bailiffs, and good men of Cambridge of pavage for two years. By p.s.

Feb. 14. Windsor.

Protection until the feast of the Assumption for Henry Neulond and Thomas Rycol, merchants of Cork in Ireland, and their servants, conveying corn purchased by them in the counties of Gloucester and Somerset into Wales, Ireland, and other parts, on condition that they do not transport the same to foreign parts contrary to the proclamation. By K.

Feb. 24. Windsor.

Presentation of Thomas Myriel of Depham, parson of the church of Stanstede in the diocese of Norwich, to the church of Rungeton by Sechhich, in the same diocese, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the lands and heir of Thomas Bardolf, tenant in chief; on an exchange of benefices with Oliver de Wachesham.

Feb. 17. Windsor.

Protection with clause nolumus, for one year, for Peter de Jocellis, prior of Lewes.

The like for the following:—

Robert de Bekyngham.

Master Hugh de Newenham, parson of the church of Weston by Northampton.

Florence late the wife of Osbert de Aldham.

Simon de Florencia, the leech (medicus).

William de Holyns.

Feb. 13. Langley.

Ranulph son of Ralph going to the Holy Land has letters nominating John le Long, parson of the church of Spenythorn, and Thomas de Spenythorn his attorneys in England for three years.

Feb. 18. Windsor.

Protection for one year for William, son of Joshep' atte Wall and his servants trading in corn in different parts of the realm, after security given in the Chancery by Robert, parson of the church of Newenham, John de Beryngton and John de Bekcote, of the county of Berks, that they will not export the same.

Feb. 16. Windsor.

Pardon to John de Whitewelle for the death of John son of John de la Rawe of Burgh, at Cambridge, as it appears by the record of John de Cantebrigge and Simon de Brunne, justices appointed to deliver Cambridge gaol, that he killed him in self defence.

Feb. 18. Windsor.

Pardon to Hugh de Strumpishagh of his outlawry in the county of Surrey for non-appearance before the justices of the Bench to answer touching a plea of Master Thomas de Kyngham that he render an account for the time when he was his bailiff in Bedyngton.

Feb. 20. Windsor.

Grant, at the instance of queen Philippa, that Hasculph de Whitewell, who has been appointed as her attorney in all courts in England for two years, may appoint attorneys in his stead, at will.

Feb. 13. Windsor.

Grant to Robert de Sapy and Richard de Wystaneswyk of pontage for three years on wares passing over the river Tirne between Witchirch and Neuport, co. Salop, and through the town of Blechele, to build a bridge over the said river between the two first-named towns for the greater security of the men of those parts. By p.s.

Feb. 18. Windsor.

Protection for the guradian and Friars Minors of Ipswich and their household. By p.s.

March. 18. Eltham.

The like for the guardian and Friars Minors of Chester.

Feb. 28. Croydon.

Grant to Richard de Holand of the marriage of the son and heir of Elias Martel, tenant in chief. By fine of 12 marks. Lincoln.

Mandate to John Pynson to deliver to the said Richard the body of the heir.

Feb. 25. Croydon.

Protection with clause volumus until the feast of St. Peter ad Vincula for Robert de Norton, knight, going to the islands of Gernereye, Gereseie, Serk and Aureneye on the king's service.

Feb. 25. Croydon.

Grant to Peter de Wetewang, king's clerk, of the office of chirographer of the Bench in Dublin, and of the custody of the writs and rolls in the same court, during pleasure. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to the justices of the Bench.

The like to John de la Bataille in whose custody the office and writs, & c. at present are.

Feb. 27. Croydon.

Grant to Master Robert de Ayleston, king's clerk, of the prebend of Castre in the church of St. Mary, Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of the late voidance of the see. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to H. bishop of Lincoln.

March 1. Croydon.

Appointment of Stephen Aleyn of London to the bailiwick within Dover Castle called 'Bodere,' during good behaviour. By p.s.

March 1. Croydon.

The like of William de Bordenne, king's clerk, as clerk of the turbary in the county of Ponthieu, during pleasure. By K.

Mandate to the receiver of the county to pay the usual wages and fees to the said William.

Feb. 17. Windsor.

Signification to W. bishop of Norwich, or his vicar general during his absence beyond seas, of the revocation of the late presentation of Master John de Hemesley, king's clerk, to the church of Gyselham, the said church being at the time of such presentation already filled by John de Notyngham.

Feb. 21. Croydon.

Presentation of Thomas de Cotyngham to the church of Gyselham, in the diocese of Norwich.

Membrane 30.

Feb. 10. Windsor.

Ratification of the estate of Master Wibert de Littelton, king's clerk, in the church of Chiriton in the diocese of Winchester, in the prebend of West Lakynton in the church of St. Andrew, Wells, and in the prebendal portion of Thethpe, co. Cornwall, in the diocese of Exeter. By p.s.

Feb. 3. Langley.

Grant to the prior and canons of Ivybridge, on petition showing that the issues of the manor of Clarindon no longer suffice for payment of the alms of 100s. to find a light to burn always in their house for which the late king granted the same, and on surrender of the letters patent containing the grant, that they shall receive the said sum out of the rent of 7l. 10s. paid at the Exchequer for the land of Cippenham and Roudon, co. Wilts, in the name of Nicholas de la Huse. This grant is made on certificate by the treasurer and barons that this is the most convenient manner in which the king can make the payment. By p.s.

Writ de intendendo in pursuance, directed to Peter de la Huse.

Feb. 20. Windsor.

Mandate to the sheriff of Devon to supply the keeper of the king's mines with forty miners to work therein at the king's charges. By K. & C.

Feb. 23. Eltham.

Writ de intendendo for Gerald Elys appointed by Arnold Micol, king's serjeant, to act as his deputy during pleasure in the office of chief butler in the port of Southampton.

The like for the following deputies:—

William Birkyn, at Kingston-upon-Hull.

Robert de Tughale, at Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

Robert de Draiton, at Great Yarmouth.

Henry le Palmere, at London.

Robert But, at Boston.

John Irpe, at Ipswich.

Roger de Butlee, at Lynn and Blakeneye.

Walter Daulard, at Sandwich.

William Wrench of Kedwelly, in Wales.

Robert Gyeyne of Bristol, at Bristol.

Robert Batail and Stephen de Padyham, at Romeney, Winchelse and along the coast as far as Seford.

March 20. Eltham.

William son of Geoffrey de Sutton, at Boston.

March 21. Westminster.

William Bacoun of Dertemouth, in Cornwall.

March 25. Westminster.

Ralph Boles and William Loverich of Sandwich, at Sandwich.

Feb. 27. Croydon.

The like for Thomas de Scoteneye appointed by the said Arnold to supply his place in all that pertains to the above office in the household and elsewhere.

Feb. 14. Langley.

Writ de intendendo directed to the abbot and convent of Rameseye in respect of 43l. 15s. out of the farm of 50l. payable by them at the Exchequer, which the king has assigned inter alia to Margaret late the wife of Edmund earl of Kent, in recompence of her dower from the castle, borough, and honor of Arundel, and other lands forfeited by the said earl. By K. & C.

The like to tenants of the town, manor and hundred of Aulton, in respect of their fealties and services

The like to the bailiffs and good men of Andevere, in respect of their fealties and services.

The like to the bailiffs and good men of Wich (Wichio), in respect of their fealties and services.

The like to the abbot and convent of Ramseye, in respect of 6l. 5s. out of their farm of 50l. for the market of St. Ives.

Feb. 26. Croydon.

Richard de Par, clerk, going beyond seas on the king's service has letters nominating Adam de Waulton and William de Par his attorneys in England for one year.

Feb. 24. Croydon.

Ratification of the estate of Walter de London, king's clerk, as prependary of Heghworth in the church of St. Mary, Salisbury. By p.s.

Feb. 24. Croydon.

Grant to Adam de Ursewyk that he shall hold the bailiwick of the chief forestership of Boghland chace during good behaviour, in enlargement of his late appointment to the same during pleasure. By p.s.

Feb. 25. Croydon.

Grant to queen Philippa, for the support of Edward, earl of Chester, the king's son, and Eleanor, the king's sister, of the issues of the county of Chester from the time of the arrest of Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, by the hands of the chamberlain of Chester for the time being, until the king order otherwise. By K. & C.

Mandates in pursuance to the justice and the chamberlain of Chester.

Feb. 27. Croydon.

Gift to Edward de Bohun, the king's kinsman, to enable him the better to cultivate and the sooner to make profit of the manors of Fasterne, Wotton, Sende, Brodeton, Uphavene and Netherhavene, co. Wilts, lately granted him by the king, of the corn sown therein with seed for the lands and allowances until Michaelmas for the ploughmen, carters and other necessary servants out of the king's corn in the said manors and of the ploughs, carts and cattle for the same which the king lately ordered to be kept there for his own use. By p.s.

Feb. 24. Croydon.

Writ de intendendo for William Clapitus appointed during pleasure by Arnold Micol, king's serjeant, to supply his place in his office of chief butler in all ports.

Mar. 2. Eltham.

Appointment of William de Herle as chief justice of the Bench, during pleasure. By K.

Mandate in pursuance to John de Stonore, late chief justice.

Membrane 29.

Feb. 7. Langley.

Ratification of the estate of Master Ralph de Querndon, king's clerk, as prebendary of Prima Pars Altaris and subdean, in Salisbury Cathedral, and also in the church of Caundel Haddon in the diocese of Salisbury. By p.s.

Feb. 15. Windsor.

Pardon to Ralph le Espeek for acquiring in fee simple, by fine levied before the justices of the Bench, from Robert Beyssyn and Isabel his wife, kinswoman and heiress of Tholomeus de Otriton, a messuage and a carucate of land in the manor of Otriton, and the like in the manor of Yertecombe, co. Devon, to hold by yearly rents of 24s. for the messuage and land in Otriton and of 48s. for those in Yertecome, with suit of court four times a year in each manor, which the said Tholomeus held in fee simple, from Robert abbot of Mont St. Michel in Normandy, to which abbey the said manors were granted by W. sometime king of England, and entering thereon without licence; and restitution to him of the same now in the king's hands by reason of the trespass. By K.

Feb. 13. Langley.

Licence for John de Waddeworth to grant to Thomas de Kyrkeby, Isolda his wife and John his son, 6 acres of land in Sutton, held in chief, to hold to them and the heirs of the said John for ever. By fine of ½ mark. Bedford.

Feb. 20. Windsor.

Pardon to Henry de Bekeneshou of his outlawry in the county of York for non-appearance in the King's Bench to answer touching a pleas of trespass against him and others of Peter de Wotewank, parson of the church of Broghton. By K.

Feb. 22. Windsor.

Writ of aid until Michaelmas for William de Cornwaill, appointed a purveyor for the household of queen Philippa. By bill of queen Philippa's steward.

Feb. 25. Croydon.

Appointment of John ap Griffyth to the custody of the forest of Chirk, during pleasure. By p.s.

Feb. 24. Croydon.

The like of William de Burgo, earl of Ulster, to the custody of Athelon Castle in Ireland, during pleasure. By pet. of C.

Feb. 26. Croydon.

Grant to William Gleykyn of a third part of the manors of Kemeston and Totenham, now in the king's hand by reason of the minority of Laurence, son and heir of John de Hastynges, tenant in chief, to hold during such minority in lieu of the yearly sum of 40l. at the Exchequer lately granted him by the king. If the aforesaid third part at any time exceed the yearly value of 40l., he is to pay the surplus into the Exchequer. By p.s.

Feb. 25. Croydon.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by J. bishop of Winchester, the chancellor, to the chaplain, the keeper of the chantry appointed by him in Holy Trinity Church, Stratford, of his manor of Inge and a messuage in Stratford upon Avon, which are held of the bishop of Worcester by knight's service as appears from an inquisition taken thereof, to find four other chaplains to celebrate divine service daily at the altar of St. Thomas the Martyr in the chapel built by the grantor to the south of the said church, for the soul of the said bishop, and for the souls of his father, mother and ancestors. By p.s.

Feb. 26. Croydon.

Grant to Edward de Bohun, for his better maintenance in his knightly rank, that he shall have the custody of the manor of Shaftebere, co. Devon, and the farms paid by the abbot and convent of Ramsey, the burgesses of Grymesby, the bishop of Bath, and the abbot and convent of Stratford, escheats of Edmund, late earl of Kent, as lately granted to him by letters patent, together with the issues of the said manor and arrears of the farms from the day on which they were taken into the king's hands. By p.s.

Feb. 25. Croydon.

Licence for the burgesses of Haverford, in West Wales, to buy 1,000 quarters of corn in England and take the same into Wales for their sustenance, notwithstanding any mandate of the king to the contrary.

Feb. 28. Croydon.

Ratification of a grant for life by queen Isabella, while countess of Ponthieu, confirmed by letters patent of the king under the seal used before he assumed the governance of the realm, to Gawan le Corder of the custody of the manor of Le Gart by Rue, co. Ponthieu, with yearly wages of 40 pounds of Paris. By p.s.

Exemption, for life, for Robert de Elnestede, 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.

March 3. Croydon.

Grant to John de Melton, Andrew de Bodekesham, Peter de Wycle and Edmund de London, the king's chaplains, lately celebrating divine service in the chapel in Wyndesore park, by appointment of the late king, who, as the king wills, are to stay now in Wyndesore Castle there to be attendant with his other chaplains on the divine offices for his good estate and for the souls of his ancestors and successors, of a yearly allowance of 10 marks each for their sustenance. By K.

Membrane 28.

March 4. Eltham.

Protection with clause nolumus for one year for David ap Grenou.

The like for the following:—

Richard de Bukerst.

Robert de Oxton.

William, prior of Pembroke in Wales.

Master Itherius de Concoreto, parson of the church of Elvele, William de Sutton, Richard Turner, and John Bradene.

Richard Feyrandgode.

Feb. 18. Windsor.

Protection with clause volumus for three years for Thomas de Burgh, clerk, going to Ireland on the king's service.

Feb. 22. Croydon.

The said Thomas has letters nominating Hugh de Burgh, clerk, and Robert Parnyng his attorneys in England for the same period.

March 3. Croydon.

Edmund de Bohun, going on pilgrimage beyond seas, has like letters nominating Roger de Rivers and Richard de Harsefeld, for one year.

Licence, at the request of Anthony de Lucy, justiciary of Ireland, who reports great scarcity of corn in that land, for William le Repere of Bristol, the elder, and Walter de Bikenore of Dublin, merchants, to transport thither from ports in the county of Gloucester 600 quarters of any kind of corn for his household, for the king's castles and for the support of the people; and protection for them and their servants while so engaged.

March 4. Croydon.

Assignment in full satisfaction of 300l. still due to the said Anthony out of the 500l. given to him by the king on his appointment as justiciary, of 120l. out of the issues of the county of Cumberland and the demesne lands of Carlisle Castle; 40l. out of the farm paid for the city of Carlisle; 100l, out of the issues of the lands of Blakebourneshire and Cliderhou; and 40l. out of the issues of the manor of Soureby in the same county, which manor the said Anthony holds by demise of the king.

Mandates in pursuance to the sheriff of Cumberland, William de Tatham, keeper of the lands of Blakebourneshire and Cliderhou, the keeper of the manor of Soureby, and the mayor and bailiffs of Carlisle.

Memorandum.— This patent was surrendered as fully satisfied, as appears on the Liberate Roll of 6 Edward III., and is on the files for that year among the king's writs.

March 5. Croydon.

Confirmation to John de Bradeford, parson of the church of Bisshoppestreue, of the following:—

1. Grant to him and Thomas de Croume by Thomas de Wroxhale, sometime prior of Farleye and the convent of that place, of all the lands which they held in fee in Lye on the day of the making of the writing, with meadows, feedings, pastures and other appurtenances, to hold for their lives at the yearly rent of 5½ marks, with housebote and heybote by view and delivery of the chamberlain or steward of the convent for the time being.

2. Grant to him by the same of the reversion of lands in Bisshoppestrue called Horspol, then held by John Heose, to hold for his life at the yearly rent of 40s.

3. Release to him by John, late prior of Farlegh and the convent of that place of 33s. 4d. out of the rent of 40s. payable for the said land called Horspol, and of 7s. 6d. rent payable for other lands there which he holds by demise of Thomas Croume.

4. The like of 5 marks out of the 5½ marks payable for the aforesaid lands in Lye. By fine of ½ mark. Wilts.

Feb. 26. Croydon.

Grant to the bailiffs and good men of Brayneford of pontage for three years on wares passing over the bridge of their town for repair of the said bridge. By p.s.

March 1. Croydon.

Grant to Richard de Bury, king's clerk, for his better maintenance in the king's service, of the manor of Ridlyngton, co. Roteland, an escheat to the king by the rebellion of Simon de Bereford, who held the same to farm of Matilda, late the wife of Robert de Holand, to hold for such time as the same is in the king's hands, without payment of any rent. By p.s.

March 4. Croydon.

Pardon to William son of John de Handes of Abberbury for acquiring for life from Edmund de Haggele a messuage, 8 acres of land, and two parts of an acre of meadow in Abberbury and Middelton, co. Oxford, held of the late king in chief, and entering thereon without licence; and licence for him to retain the same. By fine of ½ mark.

March 1. Croydon.

Grant, at the request of R. bishop of Salisbury and of the dean and chapter, that their houses within the close or precinct of the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, shall be quit of right of stewards, marshals and other ministers of the household to take livery therein for anyone except the king and his heirs, his queen and children, and that no earl, baron or other magnate of the realm, or stewards or ministers of the king or others shall lodge therein against their will. By p.s.

Vacated because otherwise below.

March 4. Croydon.

Pardon to Thomas de Maidenstan, vicar of the church of Croydon, for acquiring in mortmain from John atte Cante of Croydon a messuage in that town and entering thereon without licence; and licence for him to retain the same. By p.s.

Membrane 27.

Jan. 28. Westminster.

Exemplification, at the request of the barons of the town of Folkestan, a member of the port of Dover, of a charter dated 26 July, 7 Edwaard II. being an inspeximus and confirmation of the liberties granted to the barons of the Cinque Ports by the following:—

1. Charter dated 17 January, 6 Edward I.;

2. Letters patent dated 28 April, 26 Edward I.;

3. Other letters patent of the same date.

[Charter Roll, 7 Edward II., No. 52.]

March 6. Croydon.

Protection with clause rogamus, during pleasure, for Master Walter de Notingham, lately received among the conversi of London at the king's charges, who is going beyond seas on private business.

March 10. Otford.

Presentation of Henry de Haydok to the church of Ribelcestre within the jurisdiction of Richmond. The letters are directed to Robert de Wodehous, archdeacon of Richmond.

March 6. Croydon.

Licence for William Cosyn to enfeoff Thomas de Apynton of the manor of Great Sutton with the advowson of the church thereof, which are held in chief as of Reylegh Honor as has been found by inquisition, and for him to re-grant the same to the said William for life with successive remainders to Peter his son, for life, to Emma and Juliana, the daughters of Peter, in fee tail, and with ultimate remainder to the right heirs of the said William.

Feb. 24. Croydon.

Pardon to Thomas West for the death of Hugh de Turpliton, knight, and Richard de Monemuth, killed in resisting the arrest in Nottingham Castle of Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March. By K.

The like to the following:—

John de Nevill.

William de Clynton. [Fœdera.]

March 1. Croydon.

Gift to R. bishop of Salisbury, and to the dean and chapter of the church of St. Mary, Salisbury, of the stones of the old cathedral church at Old Sarum and of the houses within the king's castle there which the bishop and canons of that church formerly occupied, for the repair of their church and for the closure of the precinct thereof. By p.s.

Membrane 26.

Feb. 25. Croydon.

Appointment of William de Wysford to the custody of the king's wood of Hopewalshay, during pleasure. By p.s.

Feb. 26. Croydon.

Appointment of John de Deen, king's serjeant, queen Philippa's usher, to the offices of controller of customs with the custody of one part of the cocket seal, and of the tronage, in the port of Southampton, lately taken into the king's hands on account of certain claims charged upon the offices in question by the said John, Roger de Liswy and Richard de Biflet, to hold during pleasure or until the claims are settled. By K.

Feb. 24. Croydon.

Appointment of William de Tikhull as chief baron of the Exchequer of Dublin, during pleasure. By p.s.

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

Feb. 26. Croydon.

Appointment of Adam de Lymberg, king's clerk, to the office of the Chancery of Ireland, during pleasure, with the usual fee and the issues of the seal of the said office as other chancellors have had. By K. & C.

Mandate to Richard Outlawe, prior to the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland, to deliver to him the said seal, and the rolls, memoranda and other things belonging to the office, which are in his custody.

Feb. 27. Croydon.

Appointment of Simon Fitz Richard as second justice of the Bench in Dublin, during pleasure. By K. & C.

Mandate in pursuance to the justices of the said Bench.

Appointment of Roger de Preston as a justice of the Bench in Dublin, during pleasure.

The like of Richard Broun.

Mandate in pursuance to the justices of the said Bench.

Feb. 27. Croydon.

Appointment of Roger de Bauquell as chief justice of the Bench in Dublin, during pleasure. By K. & C.

Mandate in pursuance to Anthony de Lucy, the justiciary.

Feb. 27. Croydon.

Appointment of Anthony de Lucy to the office of justiciary of Ireland and to keep the land of Ireland with the castles and other appurtenances, during good behaviour, receiving yearly while holding the office 500l. at the Exchequer of Dublin. In return for this he shall keep the said office and land and shall be twentyman of men-at-arms with as many caparisoned horses. By K. & C.

Writs de intendendo for him in Ireland.

Mandate in pursuance to John Darcy, the late justiciary, or to such as supplies his place.

Feb. 27. Croydon.

Appointment of Adam de Bowes, as chief justice of the pleas following the justiciary in Ireland, during pleasure. By K. and C.

Mandate in pursuance to Anthony Lucy, the justiciary.

Feb. 28. Croydon.

Appointment of John de Grauntsete as second justice of the said pleas, during pleasure. By K. and C.

Mandate in pursuance to the chief justice of the said pleas.

Feb. 27. Croydon.

Appointment of John de Langeton, king's clerk, as chief chamberlain of the Exchequer of Dublin, during pleasure. By K. and C.

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

Feb. 28. Croydon.

Appointment of John de Baliscote, king's clerk, as second chamberlain of the Exchequer of Dublin. By K. and C.

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

Feb. 27. Croydon.

Grant to Richard de Percenhale, king's clerk, during pleasure, of the office of the king's market in Ireland. By K. and C.

Mandate in pursuance to John de Hothum to deliver to him the king's standards of weights and measures in Ireland and other things belonging to the office.

Feb. 28. Croydon.

Power for Anthony de Lucy, the justiciary, Adam de Lymbergh, the chancellor, and Thomas de Burgh, the treasurer, to remove such sheriffs, constables or other ministers of the king in Ireland as they shall find to be incompetent and to appoint others in their stead. By K. and C.

March 3. Croydon.

Appointment of William de Burgh, earl of Ulster, as the king's deputy in Ireland. By K.

[Fœdera.]

Feb. 24. Croydon.

Pardon to Richard le Keu of Lodbroke for the death of Ralph le Mouner, as it appears by the record of Robert de Malberthorpe and John de Cantebrigge, justices appointed to deliver Warwick gaol, that he killed him in self defence.

March 3. Croydon.

Mandate to John de Houton, escheator beyond Trent, for restitution of the temporalities of Derley Abbey to William de Clyston, one of the canons, elected to be abbot of the house, his election having been confirmed by R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield and his fealty taken by the king. By p.s.

Writde intendendo for him directed to tenants of the abbey.

Feb. 28. Croydon.

Appointment of Alexander de Fetherstanhalgh to the custody of Lymerik Castle in Ireland, during good behaviour. By K. and C.

March 1. Croydon.

Protection with clause volumus for three years for Anthony de Lucy going to Ireland on the king's service.

March 15. Otford.

The like for one year for Hugh de Karliolo, parson of the church of Boldoun going in his company. By K.

Also for Alexander de Fetherstanhalgh.

March 26. Westminster.

Presentation of Thomas de Cotyngham to the church of Grendon, in the diocese of Lincoln.

March 12. Otford.

Grant to Robert de Newerk, king's clerk, of the chantry of Rissheton Chapel in the king's gift by reason of the lands of John Deveroyl being in his hands.

Mandate to William Trussel, escheator, to induct him.

March 26. Eltham.

Presentation of Gilbert de Chishull to the church of Great Horkesle, in the diocese of London, in the king's gift by reason of the late voidance of the priory of Prittelwell.

Membrane 25.

Feb. 28. Croydon.

Inspeximus of the agreement made in the Parliament summoned on the Monday after the feast of St. Katherine last, on the petition of Richard, son of Edmund, late earl of Arundell, for restoration of the blood of his line and recovery of his lands. French.

[Parliament Rolls, vol. ii. p. 55b.]

Feb. 18. Windsor.

Pardon to William de Gleykyn for acquiring for life from John of Brittany, earl of Richmond, a third part of the manors of Cameston and Totenham, held in chief, and entering thereon without licence; and licence for him to retain the same. By p.s.

March 2. Croydon.

Licence for the abbot and convent of Seleby to grant the advowson of their church of Elvele to Thomas Wake of Lidel in fee simple, and for him to assign the same, in mortmain, to the prior and convent of Haltemprice. By p.s.

March 3. Croydon.

Mandate to the justiciary, chancellor and treasurer of Ireland to observe certain articles prepared in the last Parliament for the amendment of the estate of that land, which are set out in the patent. By K. & C.

[Fœdera.]

March 10. Otford.

Alice late the wife of Edward Burnel, going on pilgrimage to Santiago, has letters nominating Nicholas de Acton, clerk, and Walter de Fileby her attorneys in England for one year.

March 9. Otford.

Grant to John de Bradeleye, king's merchant, to whom the king has given a sum of money by way of alms for him to trade with, that he shall be quit of toll throughout the realm for six years. By p.s.

Feb. 16. Croydon.

Pardon, at the request of Richard, earl of Arundell, to William de Hauterive of his outlawry in the county of Sussex for non-appearance before John Travers and other justices of oyer and terminer to answer to a plea of trespass of Henry de Percy. By p.s.

March 3. Croydon.

Protection with clause rogamus for two years for the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Mary Bethlehem without Bishopsgate in the suburb of London and their attorneys, collecting alms in the churches in England, Ireland, and Wales. The king's bailiffs are to arrest any unauthorised persons collecting in their name.

Feb. 26. Croydon.

Grant, at the request of queen Philippa, to Agnes wife of John Mautravers the younger, of lands and rents of the yearly value of 200 marks out of the lands in the counties of Hertford, Cambridge, Norfolk and Suffolk, which she held in dower from John de Nerford, sometime her husband, or jointly with him and which have escheated to the king by the rebellion of the said John Mautravers, until other provision be made for herself and her children. By p.s.

Feb. 27. Croydon.

Grant to the same, in part satisfaction of the foregoing, of the manors of Great Wilmundele, extended as of the yearly value of 12l. 7s. 6d., of Little Wilmundele, extended as of the yearly value of 7l. 13s. 7¼d., and of lands in Throckyng, extended as of the yearly value of 6s. 2d., co. Hertford, and of the manor of Melebourn, co. Cambridge, extended as of the yearly value of 15l. 11s. 6d., all which were assigned to her as dower after the death of John de Argentem, sometime her husband, as appears from an inspection of the Chancery Rolls of the late king. By p.s.

March 10. Otford.

John de Malton going on pilgrimage to the Holy Land has letters nominating Adam de Middleton, clerk, and William Latymer of Tyveryngton, his attorneys in England for one year.

Membrane 24.

March 4. Croydon.

Joan late the wife of Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, staying in England, has letters nominating John de Frisyngfeld and Reginald de Staunton her attorneys in Ireland for two years.

March 6. Croydon.

Grant to queen Philippa that she may dispose at will of the lands assigned to her as dower. [Fœdera.] By K. & C.

March 12. Otford.

Mandate to the justiciary of Ireland to bestow on Thomas de Burgh, king's clerk, the treasurer of Ireland, the first void benefice in that country in the king's gift which he shall be willing to accept. By p.s.

March 11. Otford.

Ratification of the estate of Master Hugh Elys, king's clerk, as dean of the king's free chapel of Wolverenhampton. By p.s.

March 9. Dartford.

Grant to John de la Roche that he shall retain the office of the bedelry of the hundreds of Rouborwe, Suaneborwe and Stodefeld, co. Wilts, for seven years, according to the tenor of the late letters patent appointing him thereto.

March 13. Otford.

Inspeximus and confirmation of (1) letters patent, dated 4 December 4 Edward II., being an appointment of Edmund Hakelut to the custody of the castle of Dynevor, for life; and (2) letters patent dated 9 April 4 Edward II., being a like grant to him of the town and cottages of Dynevor with the demesne lands of the castle there. By K. and C.

March 13. Otford.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of Burnecestre, in part satisfaction of the 10l. yearly of land and rent which they have the late king's licence to acquire, by Robert Bouet of Somerton, of a messuage and land in Dadyngton; by Agnes Turcop of Dadyngton, of a messuage, dovecot and land there; by William Osmond of Dadyngton, of a messuage there; by Richard de Brackele of Dadyngton, of land there; and by Henry de la Mare of Clifton, of land and pasture for two oxen in Clifton; all which are held of the priory by the service of 22s. 2d. and are of the clear yearly value of 12s. as appears by the inquisition.

March 12. Otford.

John de Neusom, parson of the church of Nayleston, going to the court of Rome, has letters nominating John de Knyghton his attorney until Michaelmas.

March 1. Croydon.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of St. Oswald's in part satisfaction of the 20 marks of land and rent which they have the late king's licence to acquire, by John de Insula of eight bovates of land in Crofton and by William Gernoun of a toft and 16 acres of land in Bramham, held of the priory and of the yearly value of 37s. as appears by the inquisition.

March 20. Eltham.

Protection and safe conduct for Robert Geyn, burgess and merchant of Bristol, his men and servants trading in various parts of the realm and in the duchy [of Aquitaine].

March 12. Otford.

Appointment of Alexander de Fetherstanhalgh, king's yeoman, to the office of constable of Dublin Castle, during pleasure, provided that it be not already held by another by grant from the crown. By p.s.

March 22. Westminster.

Mandate to Henry de Cobham, farmer of the castle and town of Rochester, to pay out of his farm 40l. yearly to Otto de Grandissono; on grant thereof to the latter by the king's letters patent. By K. and pet. of C.

March 22. Westminster.

Pardon, with the assent of the prelates, earls, barons and other magnates in Parliament, to Henry de Hilles of the recognisance in 100 marks wherein he became bound, by order of the council, on submitting himself to the king's will after the late rebellion at Bedford. By p.s.

March 23. Westminster.

Protection, with clause nolumus, for one year for William de Cippeham, parson of the church of Werehorn.

The like for the following:—

John de Ceppeham.

Peter Destivo of Penne in Agenois, merchant.

March 22. Westminster.

Pardon to John de Peyto for acquiring in fee simple from John de Karlel 120 acres of land in Wotton and Alvedele, co. Salop, said to be held in chief, and entering thereon without licence; and restitution of the same. By p.s.

March 20. Westminster.

The like to John de Brocas, who aided the king in the late rebellion, for the death of John Rocelyn. By p.s.

March 20. Westminster.

Acceptance of a demise by Simon de Lagheman to Hugh Treganon, king's serjeant and usher of the chamber, of the bailiwick of the custody of the water of the Fosse at York, for life, granted to him by the late king. By p.s.

Mary late the wife of Aymer de Valencia, earl of Pembroke, staying in England, has letters nominating Laurence Cod and John Grauereyn her attorneys in Ireland for two years.

Membrane 23.

March 2. Croydon.

Licence for the abbot and convent of Seleby to acquire in mortmain land and rent, not held in chief, to the yearly value of 20l. By p.s.

March 4. Croydon.

Revocation of the late grant to Simon de Dreyton of the bailiwick of the forestership of Brixtok and Geytyngton in Rokyngham Forest, as it has been found by inquisition that the said grant would be prejudicial to queen Philippa who holds the castle of Rokyngham with the forest, as dower. By p.s.

The like of the late licence for the same Simon to impark certain plots in Rokyngham Forest called Eldeshale, Neusale, Lappe and Wynnescros, as that would be to the manifest destruction of the forest. By p.s.

March 1. Croydon.

Ratification of the estate of Nicholas atte Flode, king's clerk, in the church of Newechurch, Isle of Wight, in the diocese of Winchester, notwithstanding any right of the king therein by reason of any voidance of Lire Abbey. By p.s.

March 5. Croydon.

The like of William de Leobury of Worcester, king's clerk, in the church of Wonsyngton in the same diocese, on the collation of J. bishop of Winchester. By p.s.

March 12. Otford.

Presentation of Robert de Newerk to the chapel of Ryshton, in the diocese of Salisbury, in the king's gift by reason of the lands late of John Deveroil being in his hands.

March 13. Otford.

Grant to Humfrey du Chastel of the office of porter of Gurryk Castle in Jersey, for life, with daily wages of 2d. sterling. By p.s.

March 14. Otford.

Vidimus and ratification of a grant by Roger de Mortuo Mari, late lord of Wyggemor and Trym, to Master Richard de Sancto Leodegario of the custody of the lands in Offeleye, co. Hertford, which were late of John de Sancto Leodegario, his eldest brother, to hold during the minority of Isabella, daughter and heiress. By C.

March 16. Otford.

Safe conduct during pleasure for Geoffrey de Mortuo Mari, knight, going beyond seas. By K.

March 11. Otford.

Appointment of Walter de Bikenor to the office of constable of Drogheda Castle, during pleasure. By p.s.

Mandates in pursuance to Anthony de Lucy, the justiciary, and to the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer of Dublin and the king's chamberlains there.

March 12. Otford.

Licence, at the request of Adam de Lymbergh, king's clerk, for the prioress and nuns of Hegham by Rochester [Lillechurch] to acquire in mortmain land and rent, not held in chief, to the yearly value of 10 marks. By p.s.

March 3. Croydon.

Grant for life to William Reymundi de Benqueto, king's clerk, of the chapel of Faxflet. By p.s.

March 10. Otford.

Grant to Master Thomas de Garton, king's clerk, of the custody of the hospital of Boulton, co. Northumberland, an escheat by the forfeiture of Robert de Ros of Werk, deceased, in the time of Edward I. By p.s.

March 16. Eltham.

Protection with clause volumus for one year for Adam de Lymbergh, chancellor of Ireland, going thither on the king's service. By K.

The said Adam has letters nominating William de Broklesby, parson of the church of Filyngham, and Richard de Somerby, parson of the church of Berkeswell, his attorneys in England for one year.

The like protection for John le Long going to Ireland with the said Adam. By testimony of Adam himself.

The like for the following, also going with him:—

Herbert de Gresseby.

Richard de Gresseby.

John de Beaumes.

William de Kelleseye, parson of the church of Botheby.

William de Lymbergh, parson of the church of Hynton.

Henry Gillyng, parson of the church of Lamewyth.

April 22. Wingham.

Thomas le Kou of Petham.

March 22. Westminster.

William de Kelleseye, parson of the church of Botheby, going to Ireland as above has letters nominating Robert de Kelleseye, clerk, his attorney in England for one year.

John le Long, also going, has like letters nominating Richard de Somerby, parson of the church of Berkeswell, and John Deveneys.

March 21. Westminster.

Safe conduct, at the request of John, duke of Brabant, Lotheryng and Lymbergh, for the merchants of Louvain. [Fœdera.] By C. because sealed at another time.

March 12. Otford.

Mandate, at the request of Adam de Lymbergh, king's clerk, the chancellor of Ireland, to the justiciary to promote three clerks nominated by him to the first three benefices not above 20l. in value in the king's gift in Ireland, whether with or without cure, which shall fall void. By p.s.

Feb. 25. Croydon.

Pardon to William Gilmyn of his outlawry in the county of Kent, for non-appearance before the justices of the Bench to answer touching aplea of John Walewayn, the younger, and Thomas de Burgh, executors of John Walewayn, the elder, that he render his account as receiver for the said John the elder.

March 20. Westminster.

Protection and safe conduct for one year for Peter Lopice, 'mangoun,' citizen and merchant of London, going to the duchy [of Aquitaine] to transact business for the king and Arnold de Duro Forti.

March 22. Westminster.

Appointment of Geoffrey son of David de Overton to the bailiwick of the office of woodward of Iskeneye, co. Kaernarvan, during good behaviour. By p.s.

Membrane 22.

March 22. Westminster.

Writ of aid until Christmas for John de Bury appointed a purveyor for the queen's household. By bill of the queen's treasurer.

March 20. Westminster.

The like for Thomas de Tettebury another purveyor.

Also for the following purveyors:—

March 25. Westminster.

John la Zousche.

April 2. Eltham.

Richard de Bovyndon.

John de Kenyngton.

Robert de Imworth.

John Flemyng.

William de Cornewaille.

Richard de Podenhale.

Alexander le Porter.

William de Bachesford.

John de Melforde.

Robert Albyn.

Richard de Wythynton.

Henry de Botelaria.

Walter de Wight.

Henry le Coupere. By bill of the queen's steward.

March 28. Eltham.

Nicholas, abbess of the Holy Trinity at Caen, staying beyond seas, has letters nominating Philip Bonvallet and William de Yattemenstre her attorneys in England for three years. By fine of 40s.

She also has like letters nominating Peter de Garris and Philip de Wyncheleys in the islands of Gernereye, Jereseye, Serk and Aureneye.

March 22. Westminster.

John de Haddon lately surrendered to Aymer de Valencia, late earl of Pembroke, then lord of the manor of Bampton, which is part of the ancient demesne of the Crown, a messuage, lands, a wood called Apse and 31s. 11½d. in rent in Little Haddon, in the parish of Bampton, held in chief by the custom of the said manor; the said Aymer re-granted the same to him with the homages and services both of the free and also of the customary tenants, villeins and other appurtenances to hold in fee simple by the yearly service of 29s. The said John afterwards granted the premises to John Laurence de la More who granted them to his son Thomas Laurence de la More, Isabella his wife and the heirs of Thomas, without licence having been obtained for any of these transfers. The king now pardons these trespasses and grants licence for the said Thomas and Isabella to retain the same. By fine of 10s. Oxford.

Vacated because otherwise below.

March 23. Westminster.

Confirmation of a demise for life by the prior and brethren of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem to William de Langeford, clerk, of the rent of 25l. paid to the grantors by William de Cusancia, clerk, for the manor of Sutton, and of the reversion of the manor on the death of the said William, to hold by the rent of a florin of Florence at midsummer. By fine of 1 mark. Essex.

March 23. Westminster.

Licence for Lewis, bishop of Durham, to appropriate the church of Leek, said to be of his advowson. By fine of 20l. York.

March 20. Westminster.

Revocation of the late grant to Stephen Aleyn of the serjeanty of the bedel, the king having forgotten at the time of making the same that he had already granted the office to Richard de Dovre. By p.s.

March 20. Westminster.

Licence for the prior and convent of Norton, co. Chester, to appropriate the church of Donynton, in the diocese of Lincoln, said to be of their advowson. By p.s.

The like for them to acquire in mortmain land and rent, not held in chief, to the yearly value of 10l. By p.s.

March 26. Westminster.

Writ of aid until Michaelmas for Richard de Sancto Albano, king's serjeant, appointed a purveyor for the household. By bill of the treasurer.

The like for the following purveyors:—

March 23. Westminster.

Henry de Chalfhunte.

April 2. Eltham.

Thomas Bulfote.

John de la Chaunderie.

Hugh Treganon.

Gilbert de Tyndene.

April 18. Eltham.

April 27. Dartford.

John de Brymesgrove.

John de Putenhale.

May 15. Havering atte Bower.

John de Podenhale, until Christmas. By K. on the information of Th. Garton.

March 20. Westminster.

Grant to Joan, late the wife of Thomas de Gournaye and sometime the wife of Thomas Tryvet, for the support of herself and her children, of the manor of Cok', a third part of the manor of Oterhampton, and certain lands in Piryton, co. Somerset, and a third part of the manor of Horton, co. Wilts, with the corn sown there, which she held in dower from Thomas Tryvet, and which were forfeited to the king by the rebellion of Thomas de Gournaye. By C.

March 22. Westminster.

Notification to S. archbishop of Canterbury of letters patent, dated 28 April 2 Edward I., being a presentation of William de Dovorr', king's clerk, to the church of Crawhurst, a prebend of Hastynges.

March 20. Westminster.

Exemption, for life, of William de Novo Castro, king's clerk, from being put on assizes, juries or recognisances, and from appointment as mayor, sheriff, coroner or other bailiff or officer of the king, against his will. By p.s.

March 14. Otford.

Licence for the warden and Friars Minors of the city of Chester to make two hand-mills within their dwelling house, and to grind their corn and malt in the same hand-mills or other mills within or without the city. By p.s.

March 20. Westminster.

Further grant to Joan wife of Thomas de Gourneye the elder for the support of herself and her children, of the manor of West Harpetre, co. Somerset, forfeited to the king by the rebellion of the said Thomas. By C.

March 23. Westminster.

Ratification of the estate of William de Harewedon, as parson of the church of Crondale and master of the hospital of St. Nicholas, Portsmouth, by the collation of the bishop of Winchester. By p.s.

Membrane 21.

March 24. Westminster.

Pardon to John Trillyng of Tackele of his outlawry in the county of Surrey for non appearance in the King's Bench to answer touching a plea of trespass of Thomas Gelyng of Ledred.

March 22. Westminster.

Appointment of William de Warenna and John Fraunceys to arrest wherever found brother John de Monte Acuto, an apostate monk fugitive from the Cistercian abbey of Bynedon.

March 26. Eltham.

Grant to Agnes, wife of John Mautravers the younger, a rebel, in full satisfaction of the late grant to her of lands to the yearly value of 200 marks, of the manor of Wysete, co. Suffolk, extended as of the value of 22l. 16s. 2d., and the manors of Therston, as of the value of 18l. 17s. 8½d., and of Shotesham, as of the value of 19l. 7s. 7½d., co. Norfolk, whereof she was formerly enfeoffed jointly with John de Nerford then her husband, and which escheated to the king by the forfeiture of John Mautravers. By K. & C.

Mandate in pursuance to the sheriff of Norfolk and Suffolk.

Presentation of Robert de Hemmyngburgh to the church of Tichemersh, in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the lands and heir of John Lovel, tenant in chief.

March 28. Eltham.

Protection, with clause volumus, for one year, for Thomas de Mounpelers going to Ireland on the king's service.

March 25. Westminster.

William, prior of Lanthony by Gloucester, going beyond seas, has letters nominating Henry de Brokworth and Robert Dabetot his attorneys in England for one year.

March 28. Eltham.

Thomas de Mounpelers going to Ireland on the king's service has like letters nominating Robert de Mounpelers and Thomas de Gloucester.

March 20. Westminster.

Licence for the prior and Friars Preachers at Hereford to acquire in mortmain 5 acres of land for the enlargement of their dwelling house. By p.s.

March 26. Westminster.

Exemplification of letters patent, dated 28 November, 7 Edward II., made for the security of the men of Romenhale Marsh, co. Kent, being a confirmation to them of their immemorial right to have all distraints for repairs of walls and watergangs made by twenty-four lawful men of the marsh duly elected and sworn and of other rights.

March 27. Eltham.

Grant to Master William de Skelton, king's clerk, of the prebend of Derset in Lichfield church, in the king's gift by reason of voidance of the see in the late reign. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.

Feb. 15. Windsor.

Grant to Master Thomas Trussel, king's clerk, of the archdeaconry of Middlesex, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the see of London in the late reign. By p.s.

March 26. Eltham.

Pardon, for service to the late king, to John de Grauntsete, a justice of the Bench in Dublin, of 77l. 13s. 4d. wherein he is bound at the Exchequer in Dublin, with restitution of any part thereof which may have been levied from him. Renewed by p.s. because sealed at another time.

March 25. Eltham.

Exemplification of letters patent, dated 26 May, 1 Edward III., being a pardon to Richard de Wilie of Turveye for the death of Walter le Helier of Turveye.

March 31. Eltham.

Pardon, for service at the arrest of Roger de Mortuo Mari, earl of March, to William son of William de Carleton Fourehough 'bastard,' for the death of Richard de Crombek of Bernham; with general pardon.