1339-1340, membranes 47, 46, 45, 44, 43, 42, 41, 40, 39, 38, 37, 36, 35, 34, 33, 32, 31, 30, 29, 28, 27, 26, 25

Membrane 47.

1340. Jan. 25. Kennington.

Licence for the dean and chapter of the church of St. Paul, London, to elect a bishop in the room of Richard, deceased. By letter of the Keeper.

Jan. 25. Kennington.

Acceptance of a grant in fee at the rent of 10s. by John de Warenna, earl of Surrey, made pursuant to the licence lately granted by letters patent for him to approve and lease waste lands to the value of 200l. yearly in the castles and manors of Conesburgh, Sandale, Haitfeld, Wakefeld, Thorne and Souresbyshire, which he holds of the king for life, to William de Warenna, his son, of 122 acres of the wastes in the manor of Hatfeld, at a rent of 10s.

Jan. 27. Kennington.

Exemplification of letters patent, dated 16 June, 12 Edward III. being a general pardon to John Dellond of Southduffeld.

Jan. 27. Kennington.

Grant to Master Thomas de Nevill, king's clerk, of the prebend of Northkelleseye in the church of St. Mary, Lincoln, in the king's name by reason of the voidance of the see of Lincoln in the time of Edward I. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to H. bishop of Lincoln.

Jan. 27. Westminster.

License, in consideration of a fine made by Gilbert Michel, for the alienation in mortmain to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the chapel of St. Mary in the church of St. John the Baptist, Frome, for the souls of the faithful departed, of the following messuages, lands and rents in Frome: by the said Gilbert, 3 acres of land; by Feoditha Russel, a messuage, an acre of land and 3s. of rent; by Nicholas Gryndenham, a messuage; by John Wylchet, a cottage; by Walter Southovere, a cottage; by Walter Holdefeld, a cottage; by Thomas Brunford, a cottage; by John Curfold, 2 acres of land; by John Aslyn, half an acre of land; by Roger de Radene, half an acre of land; by John atte Grove, an acre of land; by Peter le Sopere, 3 perches of land; by William Portebryf, an acre of land and half an acre of meadow; by Roger Wastel, half an acre of land; by Walter Tyderyngton, an acre of land; by Peter son of Arnold, half an acre of land; by John Loveworthy, an acre of land; by Robert Chapman, 3 perches of land; by Robert Messer, an acre of land; by Philip Gryndenham, 2 acres of land; by Reginald Michel, an acre of land; by William Poleyn, John de Cayner, Robert Somedy, John atte Grove, John Cable, Walter de Whatecombe, Reginald Poleyn, Thomas Curfold, Henry de Merlande, Thomas de Marlebergh and Roger le Cayner, 15 acres of land; by Thomas de Berewell, 16d. of rent; by Agnes la Need, 2s. of rent; by William le Coke, 6s. of rent; and by William de Radene of 12d. of rent. By fine of 5 marks. Somerset.

Jan. 26. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Peter son of Walter de Crouland, clerk, kinsman of Peter de Crouland, late vicar of the church of Sevenok, of 100s. yearly of land and rent not held in chief to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the free chapel of St. John, Sevenok, for the soul of Thomas de Somerset, chaplain, deceased, and the souls of the faithful departed, according to the ordinance of the said Peter, who himself obtained a like licence for alienation but died before he had given effect to it. By the Keeper & C.

Jan. 28. Westminster.

Presentation of John Gyllott, vicar in the collegiate church of Aberwyly in the diocese of St. Davids, to the church of Penard in the same diocese, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Langeneth being in his hands on account of the war with France; on an exchange of benefices with Warin son of Payn.

Jan. 26. Kennington.

Presentation of Peter de Ereswell, parson of the church of Tredenok in the diocese of Llandaff, to the church of Offord Daneys in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the lands and heir of Edmund Peverel, tenant in chief; on an exchange of benefices with Roger de Glaunvill.

Jan. 26. Kennington.

Laurence de Hastynges, earl of Pembroke, staying in England has letters nominating Ralph Beneger, clerk, and John Byterlegh as his attorneys in Ireland for two years. John de Sancto Paulo received the attorneys.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Presentation of John de Fakenham to the church of Boyton in the diocese of Salisbury.

Jan. 26. Kennington.

Protection with clause rogamus, for two years, for the master and brethren of the hospital of St. Mary Magdalen on the Causey, Lynn, who have not sufficient for their support unless relieved by the faithful in other parts, their attorneys and proctors, men, lands, rents and possessions.

Jan. 29. Westminster.

Signification to J. archbishop of Canterbury of the royal assent to the late election in the cathedral church of St. Paul, London, of Master Ralph de Stratford, a canon of the church, to be bishop of that place. By letter of the Keeper.

Feb. 3. Westminster.

Grant that, whereas by letters patent of 28 July, 12 Edward III. it was granted that for three years the writ De excommunicato capiendo should be issued from the Chancery on the signification of the chancellor of the University of Oxford, in like manner as such writs are issued on the signification of bishops, this grace shall extend for a further period of two years from the expiration of the said three years. By the Keeper and C. in Parliament.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Pardon to William de Bramfeld of Gloucestre of his outlawry in the county of Oxford for non-appearance before the king, to answer touching a plea of trespass of John de Berewyk of Abyndon, on certificate by Richard de Wylughby, chief justice, that he has surrendered to the Marshalsea prison on account of such outlawry.

Feb. 6. Westminster.

John, abbot of Fourneys, going to Ireland, has letters nominating Ralph de Walton and John de Parys as his attorneys in England for one year. Th[omas] de Bamb[urgh], clerk, received the attorneys.

Membrane 46.

Jan 25. Kennington.

Whereas the king, for his good service in Scotland and elsewhere, granted to Thomas de Rokeby 60l. yearly at the Exchequer until he should provide him in fee with an equivalent of land or rent, and afterwards by letters patent dated 10 May, 12 Edward III. granted to the said Thomas and his heirs inter alia the 40 marks yearly paid for the wapentake of Langeburgh, which John de Faucomberge and Bertin Fanacourt hold of him of fee farm; he commands the said John and Bertin to pay to him all arrears of the 40 marks from the said 10 May and from henceforth to answer to him for the same at the usual terms. By the Keeper.

Jan. 28. Westminster.

Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum made by the sheriff of Lincoln, for Agnes late the wife of Richard de Waldegrave to enclose a way in Brendbroghton on the west side of her dwelling-place there, for the enlargement of the said dwelling-place, on condition that she make a way of the same size on her own soil there for public use. By fine of ½ mark. Lincoln.

Jan. 29. Kennington.

Exemplification under the seal now in use in England of letters patent under the seal then in use, dated 11 May, 12 Edward III. which have been lost by accident, pardoning James de Hauteryve for the death of Thomas Bakester of Langeton.

Feb. 1. Kennington.

Francis de Ursinis, treasurer of the church of St. Peter, York, and prebendary of the prebend of Farnedon and Balderton in the church of St. Mary, Lincoln, staying beyond the seas, has letters nominating Master Thomas de Luco and John de Salyng as his attorneys in England for one year. Master Ralph de Stratford received the attorneys by writ. York. By fine of 20s. paid in the hanaper at the instance of John de Wodehous.

Feb. 1. Kennington.

Presentation of Roger de Queryngton to the vicarage of the church of St. Austell in the diocese of Exeter, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Trewardrath, being in his hands on account of the war with France.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Presentation of John de Walden, parson of the church of Baghurst in the diocese of Winchester, to the vicarage of Aldremanston in the diocese of Salisbury, in the king's gift by reason of the priory of Shirburne being in his hands on account of the war with France; on an exchange of benefices with Peter Pax.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Pardon to William Adyn, 'parker,' of Syston, now detained in the prison of Gloucestre, for the death of Thomas de Ingelby, as it appears by the record of Thomas de Berkeleye and his fellows, justices of oyer and terminer in the county of Gloucester, that he killed him in selfdefence.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Acknowledgement of the king's indebtedness to his merchants of the societies of the Bardi and the Peruzzi in 1,100l. lent by the hands of Master William la Zouche, king's clerk, dean of the church of St. Peter, York, the treasurer; with promise to repay the same on Midlent Sunday. By bill of the Treasurer.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Licence, in consideration of the labours and charges in the king's service of Anthony de Lucy in Scotland, and of a fine made by him, for William de Melton, archbishop of York, to enfeoff Master Adam de Haselbech the elder and William de Feriby, clerks, of the manors of Killum, co. York, and Kyngesclere and Bynteworth, with the advowson of the church of the manor of Bynteworth, co. Southampton, held in chief as is said, and for them to grant the manor of Killum to William son of Henry de Melton and Joan his wife, daughter of the said Anthony, and the heirs male of the body of the said William son of Henry, with successive remainders to the archbishop for life, to Thomas and John brothers of the said William son of Henry, in tail male, and to the right heirs of the lastnamed; the manors of Kyngesclere and Bynteworth with the advowson of the latter manor to the archbishop for life with remainders to the said William son of Henry and Thomas and John his brothers, in tail male, and to the right heirs of William son of Henry. By fine of 20 marks made before the C. in Parliament.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

Pardon to Philip le Swon of his outlawry in the county of Southampton for non-appearance before the justices of the Bench, to answer touching a plea of John Gabriel of Winchester that he render an account for the time in which he was his receiver, on certificate by John de Stonore, chief justice, that he has surrendered to the Flete prison on account of such outlawry.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Whereas John son of John Shepgrom the elder (senior) acquired from John Torel of Westhurok 14 acres of land and 4 acres of marsh in Little Thurrok, held in chief, to hold for life with remainder to his next heir for life and to the next heir of the latter for life, and as well the said John son of John as John his son and heir entered into the same without licence; the king for a fine made by the latter has pardoned the trespasses and granted licence for him to retain the land and marsh with remainder as above. By fine of 10s. Essex.

Membrane 45.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Hugh de Langgebrigge to the master and brethren of the fraternity of the Assumption of St. Mary, Bristol, of land 25 feet in length and 35 feet in breadth in the suburb of Bristol, to find a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the chapel of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on the bridge of Avene for the good estate of the king and queen Philippa and their children, for their souls after death and for the souls of the said Hugh, Joan his wife, the mayor and commonalty of the said town and their heirs and ancestors. By fine of ½ mark. Gloucester.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Robert Gyene of Bristol to the master and brethren of the house of St. Mark, Billeswyk by Bristol, of a messuage and 2 acres of land in the suburb of Bristol, to find a chaplain, a regular and brother of the house, to celebrate divine service daily in their church for his good estate, for his soul after death and for the souls of Margaret, sometime his wife, and Vincent de Barstaple. By fine of 2 marks. Gloucester.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Pardon to John le Duyn of his outlawry in the county of Somerset for nonappearance before the justices of the Bench to answer touching a plea of John de Acris that he render an account for the time in which he was his receiver, he having now surrendered to the Flete prison.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Presentation of Master Robert de Chikewell to the chapel of Lilleseye in the diocese of Norwich, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the lands and heir of Thomas de Swyneburne, tenant in chief. By letter of the Keeper.

Feb. 6. Westminster.

Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent of (1) Richard, bishop of Durham, dated at Northalverton, 11 January 1340, confirming the foundation by Robert de Mortham, perpetual vicar of the church of Gaynford, of a perpetual chantry in the chapel of St. Mary, Barnard Castle, and the endowment thereof with seven messuages, 40 acres of land and 10s. of rent in the town of Barnard Castle and Thwytyngton, and granting that he for his life should have the faculty of presenting the chaplain to serve such chantry, and that after his death the vicar of Gaynford shall be bound within two months of each voidance to present to the bishop a fit chaplain born of the parish of Gaynford, if such there be, on the nomination of the commonalty of the town of Barnard Castle, otherwise the collation to the chantry shall lapse to the bishop; and (2) of Thomas de Bello Campo, earl of Warwick, dated at Warrewyk, Thursday after St. Thomas the Apostle, 1339, granting to the said Robert licence to found and endow the chantry. By fine of 20s. Northumberland.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Acceptance of a grant in fee at the rent of 2s. by John de Warenna, earl of Surrey, to Roger Saleman, his yeoman, pursuant to the late licence for the earl to approve and lease waste land in the castles and manors of Conesburgh, Sandale, Haitfeld, Wakefeld, Thorne and Souresbyshire which he holds of the king for life, to the value of 200l. yearly, of a waste called 'Hothewaites' in the town of Conesburgh.

The like with respect to a like grant at the rent of 4d. an acre to William de Vescy of 30 acres of waste in the same town, lying between land sometime of Master Ralph de Conesburgh and Stelbekbrok.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Appointment of James de Wodestok as one of the justices of the Bench during pleasure. By letter of the Keeper.

Mandate to John de Stonore and his fellows, justices of the Bench, to admit him.

Feb. 7. Kennington.

Pardon to John Longvyle of Norhampton the younger, of his outlawry in the county of Kent for non-appearance before the king to answer touching a plea of trespass of William de Lavenham, on certificate by Richard de Wylughby, chief justice, that he has now surrendered to the Marshalsea prison.

Jan 23. Kennington.

Presentation of Philip de Brughton to the church of St. Bartholomew without Norhampton in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the priory of St. Andrew, Norhampton.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

Pardon to Philip de Hamme, now detained in Guldeford gaol, for the death of John Leylond, as it appears by the record of John de Bures and his fellows, justices of oyer and terminer in the county of Surrey, that he killed him in self defence.

Membrane 44.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Whereas Geoffrey le Bat acquired in fee from Gilbert Fraunk a messuage, 14 acres 1 ½ rood of land, 3½ roods of meadow, 19½d. of rent and pasture for 2 oxen, a cow and 30 sheep, in Estbourne, held in chief, and the said Geoffrey, William le Bat, his son and heir, and Walter le Bat, son and heir of the last named, successively entered upon the same without licence obtained from any of the king's progenitors or from the present king; the latter in consideration of a fine made by the said Walter has pardoned these trespasses and made restitution of the messuage, lands and pasture to him. By fine of 10s. Sussex.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Whereas Walter Evenyng acquired in fee from Gilbert Evenyng 4 acres of land in Estbourne, held in chief, and after his death Simon Evenyng, his son and heir, entered thereon and acquired in fee in the same town from John de Redemelde 2 acres of land, from Christiana Fraunke 1½ acre of land and from Thomas le Cat a rood of land, also held in chief, and after the death of the said Simon, John Evenyng, his son and heir, entered upon the same and acquired in fee in the same town from William Selyde 2½ acres of land and from Richard Whate 1½ acre of land, held in chief; and whereas they all entered upon the said lands without the licence of any king, the king for a fine made by the said John has pardoned the trespasses and made restitution of the lands. By fine of ½ mark. Sussex.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

Exemplification at the request of Richard de Wyggebere and Matilda his wife of letters patent which have been lost, dated 10 September, 19 Edward II. granting licence for the said Richard to enfeoff Ingelram Berenger of two parts of a moiety of the manor of Ebblesborne Wake and of the reversion of the third part on the death of Joan, late the wife of William de Wiggebere, and for the said Ingelram to re-grant the same to the said Richard and Matilda for life.

Feb. 8. Kennington.

Licence for the warden of the chantry in the church of Stratford on Avon, founded by John, archbishop of Canterbury, to acquire in mortmain land and rent, not held in chief, to the value of 20l. yearly. By p.s.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

Exemplification under the seal now in use of letters patent dated 4 July, 12 Edward III. granting a general pardon to Roger del Grene.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Pardon, in consideration of his good service in going in the king's company beyond the seas and remaining there in his service to the present time, to William son of John de Lyle of Barton, knight, of this that he was a common malefactor before 12 November last, for a burglary of the chamber of Simon de Drayton, knight, and taking away therefrom a jupon (jupelli) and a gambezon (gambesionis), of the price of 10l., and for a robbery of seven oxen of Robert de Holand, knight, and of any consequent outlawries. By p.s.

Feb. 8. Kennington.

Licence for the abbot of Fourneys, who holds the prebend of Swerdes in the church of St. Patrick, Dublin, by demise for one year of Master Thomas de Nevill, king's clerk, archdeacon of Durham and prebendary of that prebend, and has other manors and granges in Ireland, to bring the crops from these to England for the sustenance of himself and his house; and protection for one year for him and his men and servants bringing the same from Ireland. By C.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

William son of Thomas de Rupe, staying in England, has letters nominating Nicholas de Barry and John Bariour as his attorneys in Ireland for two years. J. de Sancto Paulo received the attorneys.

Feb. 11. Kennington.

Exemplification under the seal now in use of letters patent, dated 16 June, 12 Edward III. of general pardon to William 'of the More' of Wodehous.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

Exemplification of letters patent, dated 18 June, 16 Edward II. being a licence for John Brian, parson of the church of St. Olave Uppewell in Jewry, London, to found a chantry in his church.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

Licence, at the request of R. bishop of Durham, for the alienation in mortmain by Phillip de Somervill to the master and scholars of the hall of Balliol, Oxford, of 144 acres of land in Mikelbenton, co. Northumberland, the advowson of the church of that town, and the reversion of 60 acres of land and 20 acres of meadow there, on the death of John de Somervill, parson of the church of Benton, all held in chief, and for the appropriation of the church by the master and scholars. By p.s.

Vacated because surrendered and otherwise below.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Notification, at the request of Stephen le Eyr, king's clerk, that by a certificate of the treasurer, and barons of the Exchequer, made into the chancery by command of the king, it is returned that in the extracts of the chancery of 35 Henry III. it is contained thus: The king wills that the purveyances be observed which G. de Langele, justice of the forest, made from the men dwelling in the new lands brought into occupation in the forest of the Peak for 10l. which the said king's men are bound to render to the king yearly during pleasure, and William de Horsendon, bailiff of the Peak, is commanded to cause these to be kept from henceforth.

Membrane 43.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Confirmation of a lease for ten years at the rent of 10l. by Andrew de la Gove, prior of Tackele, to Thomas de Cheddeworth and his executors, of the manor of Lyndeseles, which with the priory was taken into the king's hands among other alien priories and committed to the custody of the prior at farm; provided that the king's farm be not diminished by such lease. By fine of 10s. Essex.

Feb. 1. Kennington.

Acceptance of a grant in fee at the rent of 3d. an acre by John de Warenna, earl of Surrey, to John de Brusele, pursuant to the licence for the earl to approve and lease 200l. yearly of the wastes in the castles and and manors of Conesburgh, Sandale, Haitfeld, Wakefeld, Thorne and Souresbishire, which he holds of the king for life, of 12 acres of waste in Thorne.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Richard de Melton, parson of the church of Brandesburton, John de Hugate, parson of the church of Syghlestorn, Master Richard de Santon, clerk, John de Wilton of Beverley, and Robert de Shirburn of Beverley, executors of the will of Nicholas de Hugate, to the vicars of the church of St. Peter, York, of a messuage in York to find a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the said church for the souls of Edward II. his progenitors and heirs, the said Nicholas and his relations and ancestors, and the office of his anniversary yearly in the choir of the church. By fine of 4 marks. York.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

Grant to Richard, earl of Arundel, that whereas the king by charter has granted to him and his heirs return and execution of the king's writs and precepts and summonses of the Exchequer within the hundreds of Westbourne, Syngelton, Esebourne, Box, Stokebrugge, Avesford, Bury, Rotherbrugge, Westese wrythe and Polyng, and a court of his borough of Arundel, co. Sussex, and sheriffs turn within his bailiwick of Arundel, rendering 76s. 8d. at the Exchequer, they shall receive the sheriff's aid within the said hundreds and court. By p.s.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Licence for John de Tollisland to enfeoff Robert Parnyng of two parts of the manor of Glassanby, a moiety of a third part of a rood of meadow and 8 acres, 3 roods, of wood in the said two parts excepted, and the reversion of a third part of a moiety of a third part of a rood of meadow and 8 acres, 3 roods, of wood in Glaussanby, which Ralph de Normanvyll and Sarah his wife hold in dower, and of the third part of the manor, which John de Weston and Margaret his wife hold in dower, all held in chief. By fine of 10s. Cumberland.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Licence for Thomas de Blencansopp to crenellate his dwelling-place of Blencansopp in the march of Scotland. By letter of the Keeper.

The like for Roland de Vaux with respect to his dwelling-place of Treuermane in the march of Scotland.

1339. Nov. 24. Langley.

Re-grant to John de Athy of the custody of the castle of Roscoman in Ireland originally granted to him for life, in recompence of the custody of the castle of Crakfergus granted to him by Edward II. but resumed by the present king to give to William de Burgo late earl of Ulster; the said John having been with his own consent removed therefrom contrary to the king's grant. By the Keeper & C.

Vacated because on the Patent Roll of 13 Edward III. under the same date.

1340. Feb. 7. Kennington.

Pardon to Henry Aky of Welton, now imprisoned in the Marshalsea, for the death of William Breton of Welton as it appears by the record of Richard de Wyhighby and his fellows, justices of the King's Bench, that he killed him in self-defence.

Feb. 8. Kennington.

Pardon to William le Torneour of Berkhampstede, detained in Berkhampstede gaol, for the death of Richard Blaunkpayn of Berkhampstede killed at Berkhampstede; on a like record of Robert de Bilkemore and his fellows, justices of oyer and terminer touching trespasses within the verge of the household of the king's son, Edward, duke of Cornwall and earl of Chester, the keeper of the realm.

1339. Dec. 2. Langley.

By letters patent the king lately granted to Joan Gambon, damsel of Isabella, the king's daughter, an annuity of 10l. at the Exchequer until he should grant her for life an equivalent of land and rent, and afterwards the said sum out of the toll of 12l. due from the town of Shaftesbury. As a further grace in consideration of her long service to queen Philippa as well as to his danghter he has granted to her for life the balance of 40s. over and above her annuity from the toll. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to the farmers of the town of Shaftesbury.

1340. Feb. 9. Kennington.

Acquittance to William de Clynton, earl of Huntingdon, for 400l. received at the Exchequer by the hands of the treasurer and chamberlains in part satisfaction of the sum due for the custody of the lands late of Thomas de Furnyvall, tenant in chief. By bill of the treasurer.

Feb. 13. Kennington.

Exemption for life of Peter Tryvet from being put on assizes, juries or recognisances, and from appointment as mayor, sheriff, escheator, coroner or other bailiff or minister of the king, against his will. By p.s.

Feb. 11. Kennington.

Presentation of Richard de Melourn to the church of Wythybrok in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, void by resignation of William, late parson thereof, and in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the prior of Kirkeby Monachorum being in his hands on account of the war with France.

Membrane 42.

Feb. 10. Westminster.

Exemplification under the seal now in use of a charter, dated 24 March, 10 Edward III. granting to Geoffrey le Scrope, in consideration of his surrender at the king's request of the manor of Whitgift, with the members of Redenesse, Usseflet, Houk and Aireminne, co. York, on condition that he or his heirs should have an equivalent of land within the realm, of the manor and town of Neylond with the members, and all the king's lands in Stoke, Great Horkesleye, Little Horkesleye, Wyston and Levenesheth, late of queen Phillippa, to hold to him and his heirs with all knight's fees, advowsons of churches, liberties and other appurtenances.

[Charter Roll, 10 Edward III. No. 20.]

Feb. 10. Westminster.

The like of a charter, dated 3 October, 10 Edward III. reciting the above grant and that by extent since taken it has been found that the manor of Whitgift is of the yearly value of 133l. 15s. 9¼d. and the manor of Neylond with the appurtenances is of the yearly value of 97l. 9s. 0¼d. and granting to the said Geoffrey in fee the manors of Boudon and Harebergh, co. Leycestre, late of John, earl of Cornwall, the king's late brother, extended at 42l. 13s. 4d. with the knight's fees, advowsons, fairs, markets and other appurtenances, subject to the rent of 6l. 6s. 7d. the excess of the value of the whole over that of the manor of Whitgift.

[Charter Roll, 10 Edward III. No. 12.]

Feb. 18. Kennington.

Presentation of Robert de Islep to the church of Ryshangles in the diocese of Norwich, in the king's gift by reason of his custody of the lands and heir of Robert de Iklyng, tenant in chief.

Feb. 12. Kennington.

Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent (in French), dated 12 February, 14 Edward III. of the king's son, Edward, duke of Cornwall and earl of Chester, releasing, at his father's request, to John de Molyns and his heirs a rent of 33s. 10d. for lands held of him as of the manor of Bensyngton, pertaining to the honor of Walyngford, and suit at his court there every three weeks, due by the said John, on condition of their rendering a service of a rose every Midsummer. By letter of the Keeper.

Feb. 16. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of St. Oswald's, Gloucestre, in satisfaction of 6s. of the 10l. yearly of land and rent which they have the king's licence to acquire, by John de Dodebrugg of a messuage in Gloucestre, by John de Wyndesore of a shop there, by Richard Cantok, chaplain, of a messuage in the suburb of Gloucestre and by Roger le Webbe, chaplain, of the like, the said messuages and shop being of the yearly value of 4s. as appears by the inquisition.

Feb. 15. Kennington.

Pardon to William de Bekyngham of his outlawry in the county of Lincoln for non-appearance before the king to answer touching a plea of tresspass of John de Utterby, vicar of the church of St. Mary, Lincoln, he having now surrendered to the Marshalsea prison.

Feb. 16. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John de Lympenhowe to Ralph, vicar of the church of Lympenhowe of a fourth part of a rood of land in Lympenhowe to build a manse on, in exchange for a plot of land there, 50 feet long and 50 feet broad to be granted to the said John and his heirs. By fine of ½ mark. Norfolk.

Membrane 41.

Jan. 26. Kennington.

Pardon, in consideration of his service in going beyond the seas in the king's company and staying there in attendance upon him, to Richard Romefare of Wynthorpe of the king's suit for the death of Thomas Wyuter of Wynthorpe, killed before 30 October last, and of any consequent outlawry. By p.s.

Pardon to the following for trespasses committed before 30 October unless otherwise stated:—

John Rivet, for the death of Walter Serjaunt of Suffeld. By p.s.

Jan. 26. Kennington.

John de Stodhawe, for the like. By p.s.

Jan. 26. Kennington.

Roger de Swyneye of Bruggenorth, at the request of Richard, earl of Arundel, for the death of John le Palmere of Bruggenorth, son of John le Palmere, 'chapeleyn.' By p.s.

Robert Aleyn of Sutton in Galtres, for the death of Richard, groom of Alegrus le Lumbard, and for a robbery from the said Alegrus. By p.s.

Thomas son of Gilbert de Borewell the younger (junioris) of Wysebeche for the death of Richard Stubbilto of Wysebeche. By p.s.

William son of Nicholas Jope of Mahefeld for the death of William Bolesore. By p.s.

Robert de Eynollesdale for burglary of the house of Richard son of Walter le Grayve and asportation of goods. By p.s.

Jan. 25. Kennington.

William de Carleton, for the death of John de London, killed before 4 March last. By p.s.

Richard Cok of Longeyton for the death of Simon son of Thomas de Eyton. By p.s.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Walter son of Richard de Thragelthorpe, for the death of William Page of Merston. By p.s.

Roger Baldok of Cantebrugge, for the death of William de Malmesbury, 'goldsmyth.' By p.s.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Richard son of Adam de Halteclo, for the death of Thomas son of Cuthbert de la Mulnehous. By p.s.

Thomas son of Simon de la Sale of Barton, for the death of Thomas le Long. By p.s.

Feb. 2. Kennington.

Adam Prikafeld, for the death of John son of Adam le Fevre of Wylleby and robbery from Roger de Touneshend of Wylleby. By p.s.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Walter Brust of Essheton, for receiving Robert Brust before 1 November last. By p.s.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Thomas Cape of Schinkewell, for the death of Nicholas Maddy and Roger de Clyfton. By p.s.

Jan. 26. Westminster.

Robert le Taillour of Munkton, for the death of Thomas le Milner. By p.s.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

William de Wikham, for the death of Peter Loundreys of Wolyngham by Bonyngworth, and Richard son of Henry de Heynton, 'moliner.' By p.s.

John son of William de Pleseleye of Warsop, for the death of William Tothe of Tykhill. By p.s.

Feb. 1. Westminster.

William de Popylton, for the death of Thomas son of Thomas Fundelyng of Popylton. By p.s.

Jan. 30. Kennington.

John Freman of Cotum, for larceny of a horse in Hauton and robbery at Kymwod, co. Lincoln. By p.s.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

William Payn, for the death of Walter le Combere. By p.s.

William Godknave of Trym, for the death of John le White. By p.s.

Feb. 6. Westminster.

Thomas le Cartere of Saleby, for a trespass in Hagworthingham. By p.s.

Richard de Ramesholt, for the death of William Dokesone, 'northerne,' and William Lourte. By p.s.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

John Blode, for a robbery and trespass committed against Thomas Demys at West Wycombe before 4 November last. By p.s.

Walter de Breynton, for the like. By p.s.

Feb. 8. Kennington.

John son of John Nelot of Wakefeld, for the death of Robert le Fourbyshour of York. By p.s.

John Belle, for the death of Thomas Spyny. By p.s.

Vacated because below under another date.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

John son of Gilbert de Fernysid, for the death of Ellen de Hodelesden. By p.s.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

William Broun, for the death of Richard atte Cosse of Oselton. By p.s. and testimony of Robert Houel.

John Lemar of Huntyngdon, for the death of Henry Hare. By p.s. and testimony of Robert Houel.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

Peter son of John le Smyth of Wetewang, for receiving Thomas Brolly and Alice daughter of Alan de Wetewang. By p.s.

Feb. 12. Kennington.

Walter son of John son of Thomas de Kirkebymisperton, for the death of Reginald Webster of Brauby. By p.s.

Edmund Mareys of Wynrich, for the death of Agnes, his wife. By p.s.

Alan de Stokedale the younger, for burglary of the house of Richard Nickessone of Soureby and breaking from Carlisle gaol, as well as for the theft of an ox of William Scragard of Soureby. By p.s.

Feb. 16. Kennington.

Nicholas Wodestok of Brakkele, for the death of John Prodoum of Kyngton, killed before 4 March last. By p.s.

John son of Henry son of John de Hyndelegh for an ox taken from Henry son of John de Hyndelegh in Hyndelegh and trespasses against William de Anderton and Mabel late the wife of William de Bradeshagh. By p.s.

Jan. 26. Westminster.

Robert le Taillour of Molton, for the death of Thomas le Milner. By p.s.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Robert son of Peter de Chatteburne, for the death of Richard son of Adam le Graive of Chatteburne, killed before 1 November last. By p.s.

Jan. 27. Kennington.

Gilbert Dayfoul son of John Dayfoul of Wenlyngbourgh, for burglary of the house of John his brother and larceny of a horse of his said brother. By p.s.

Jan. 26. Kennington.

William son of Adam de Thrilleked, for the death of Joan late the wife of Hugh le Becher of Nubyggeng. By p.s.

Jan. 28. Westminster.

William le Long of Ingoldesby, for the death of Thomas son of Gilbert Hughson of Cotesmor. By p.s.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

William son of John son of Robert de Wakefeld, for the rape of Margery daughter of Robert de Grotton, robbery from her and robberies in the wapentakes of Morley and Aggebryg. By p.s.

John Brokhay of Aylmesthorpe, for the larceny of two oxen of Roger de Claybrok committed before 4 March last, and of this that he was then a receiver of felons and common malefactor in the county of Leicester. By p.s.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Richard Hodelee of the county of Sussex, for the death of Thomas de Wolcoumbe, killed before 4 March last, and the taking of four stags and six bucks in Asshesdone chace. By p.s.

Walter Gourda, of this that he broke the house of Richard Rokel in the town of Areley and took away a horse, worth 30s. and two horses and a mare, worth 5½ marks, in the county of Berks. By p.s.

Feb. 1. Kennington.

Thomas son of John Donnitheby of Lofthous, for the death of John 'of the Plates.' By p.s.

1339. Nov. 30. Langley.

John son of Adam Rouknave of Quystan, for the death of Henry son of John Idayn of Terbok. By p.s.

1340. Jan. 28. Kennington.

William son of William Cavat, for the death of Henry Dose. By p.s.

Jan. 30. Westminster.

Robert Brust of Eshton in Craven, for the death of Walter de Humby, le garcion Richard de Allerton. By p.s.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Thomas son of John Est of Lokeburn, 'chapeleyn,' for the death of Peter Loundreys of Wolyngham by Bonyngworth and Richard son of Henry de Heynton, 'moliner.' By p.s.

Feb. 2. Kennington.

John Blont of Bereford, for the death of John Boton, killed before 4 March last. By p.s.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Henry le Lyltere of Wychyngton, for the death of Richard de Tetlowe, John de Prestwych and Roger de Chedreton. By p.s.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Robert de Lonesdale, for the death of John Bulstane, killed before 1 November last. By p.s.

Feb. 1. Kennington.

Benedict son of John Lerke of Manby, for the death of Robert Ratoun of Haxseye, killed before 4 March last.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Richard le Cok of Fotescreye, of this that he carried away the wife of Geoffrey le Barbour and goods of the said Geoffrey before 4 March last. By p.s.

Feb. 2. Kennington.

John son of John Fuller of Dene, for the death of John Stokker of Cayso. By p.s.

Feb. 4. Westminster.

Peter de Gategang, for the death of Henry son of John de Acton of Alnemouth. By p.s.

Jan. 28. Kennington.

Geoffrey Wilicut of Shepeshede, for the death of William de Baggeworth, killed before 9 November last. By p.s.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Hugh Pilet of Langeton, for the death of Richard son of Walter de Langeton juxta Partenay. By p.s.

Feb. 7. Kennington.

Adam son of Roger de Toxtath, for the death of Richard son of John son of Richard de Roby. By p.s.

Stephen de Boudeleres, for the death of Thlorkia daughter of Eynon son of Caduganus. By p.s.

Feb. 1. Westminster.

Edmund le White of Donestaple, for the death of William atte Vanne of Sonyngden and Robert Basset of Cadyngton. By p.s.

Feb. 7. Kennington.

William Telyng, for a robbery of forty oxen and cows, twenty plough cattle and forty swine from divers men in Meath and Leynestere, in Ireland, before 12 November last. By p.s.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

Henry Souter of Wittelsey, for the death of John Slynge of Wittelsey and his abjuration of the realm at the church of Wittelsey. By p.s.

John de Coppley, for the death of William del Shaghe. By p.s.

Feb. 12. Kennington.

John son of Alan Scryvayn of Pontefract, for the death of William le Vikerescoke of Pontefract killed before 4 March last. By p.s.

Feb. 13. Kennington.

John Milner son of William le Milner of Pontefract, for the death of Adam son of William le Milner of Pontefract. By p.s.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

William son of Robert Sadeler of Lincoln, for the death of Robert Bolax of Retford. By p.s.

Feb. 13. Kennington.

Thomas de Fery of Pontefract, for a robbery from John de Fenton, chaplain. By p.s.

Feb. 18. Kennington.

Ralph de Kyrklyngton, for taking William Bakester of Mapelbek at Mapelbek and detaining him until he made a fine of 20 marks. By p.s.

Feb. 14. Kennington.

Richard son of William son of Thomas de Ponyngton, for breach of the peace. By p.s.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

John de Hodyrsale, for the death of William de Bartel, Laurence le Taillur and Robert le Maceon. By p.s.

Feb. 18. Kennington.

John son of John de Mittone, for the death of William Bartail. By p.s.

Feb. 20. Kennington.

John son of John son of Reginald Rodlond, for the death of John Beney of Stoke by Ipswich. By p.s.

Hugh de Scaterig of Shrewsbury, for the death of Adam son of Geoffrey Mileward. By p.s.

Henry Matheu of Great Drayton, for the death of Richard de Radewode. By p.s.

Feb. 16. Kennington.

Gilbert Thorald, for the death of Geoffrey Trail of Grymthorpe and for breaking the stews of the countess of Lincoln, as well as for a robbery at Leek, co Lincoln. By p.s.

Membrane 40.

Feb. 20. Kennington.

Walter son of Beatrice Gomme of Gildeford, for the death of William de Stenyng of Gildeford and for escaping from Neugate prison, London. By p.s.

Ralph Kay of Great Stepyng, for the death of John de Balderyk of Hirby. By p.s.

Feb. 16. Kennington.

William Provost of Great Dryffeld, for the death of John de Besyngby. By p.s.

Feb. 18. Kennington.

Walter de Werdale, for the death of William Roger of Clymmeslond, killed before 4 March last. By p.s.

Membrane 39.

Feb. 13. Kennington.

Respite, in consideration of their labours and charges in defence of their island against the French, to the knights, freemen and others of the Isle of Wight from payment of the subsidy to be granted to the king in the present Parliament until the war be over or the king order otherwise. By C. in Parliament.

Feb. 12. Kennington.

Commission to Robert Daundely, sheriff of Southampton, and William de Kekenwich to make purveyances of 100 quarters of wheat, 100 quarters of malt, 50 quarters of beans and peas, 100 quarters of oats, 20 quarters of salt, 20 quarters of sea-coal and 2,500 pieces of iron, at the king's charges, for munition of the castle of Caresbrok, Isle of Wight, and deliver the same by indenture to John de Langeford constable of the castle. If they have no ready money, they are to make indentures of the money due with those from whom they take purveyances. By C. in Parliament.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

Licence, at the request of R. bishop of Durham, for the alienation in mortmain by Philip de Somervill to the master and scholars of the hall of Baliiol, Oxford, of two carucates of land and 20 acres of meadow in Mikelbenton, co. Northumberland, and the advowson of the church of that town, said to be held in chief, to increase the number of scholars; and for the appropriation of the church by the master and scholars. By p.s. and letter of the Keeper.

Feb. 14. Kennington.

Presentation of John de Duffeld, chaplain, to the vicarage of Saham in the diocese of Norwich, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the alien abbot of Pyn being in his hands on account of the war with France. By letter of the Keeper.

Appointment of Thomas Lamberd to the office of controller of the custom as well of wines, wools, hides and wool-fells as of 3d. in the pound and other petty customs and prests due to the king in the port of Hertilpol, during pleasure, on condition that he write his rolls with his own hands and execute the office himself and not by a substitute. He is to have one part of the cocket seal in his custody for such time as he holds the office. By C.

Feb. 12. Kennington.

Protection with clause volumus, until Whitsunday, for Roger de Lyswy staying on the king's service in the defence of the Isle of Wight. By the Keeper.

Feb. 15. Kennington.

John, duke of Brittany and earl of Richmond, staying beyond the seas has letters nominating John de Coupegorge, clerk, and Peter de Richemunde as his attorneys in England for one year.

Renewed because sealed at another time, and the chancellor received the attorneys.

Feb. 15. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Master Nicholas de Clebury, parson of the church of Mudle, and Master Stephen de Salopia, parson of the church of Oldebury, to the abbot and convent of Shrewsbury, in satisfaction of 6s. 8d. of the 100s. yearly of land and rent which they have the king's licence to acquire, of the reversion of two messuages in Foreyate Monachorum, held for life by Thomas de Leghe. The messuages are of the value of 4s. yearly, as appears by the inquisition.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

Exemplification of the record and process of an assize of novel disseisin as follows: York to wit. Assize taken before Robert de Hertford, Simon le Conestable, John de Lythegreyns and Richard de Creppynges, justices, at York on Thursday before the feast of St. Dunstan the Bishop, 19 Edward [I.] between the prior of Wartre and the abbot of Fountains, William de Queldryk, John de Wateshodde, William le Provost of Queldryk and John de Gaytehird touching a free tenement in Queldryk, whereon it was agreed between the abbot and prior that the latter and his successors should have an eighth part of the approvement on the soil of the waste, the town of Queldryk, and reasonable estovers for him and his men in the wood of Queldryk by view of the abbot's forester, and that they should have and take a sixteenth oak whenever the abbot has received fifteen oaks. The prior's pledges of prosecution were Richard le Barbour of Wartre and Thomas atte Church (ad ecclesiam) of the same.

Feb. 18. Kennington.

Appointment until further order of Master Walter de Lyndrugge, canon of the king's free chapel of Hastynges, to the custody of the deanery of the said chapel which has for a long time been void to the great injury of the chapel. By letter of the Keeper.

Writ de intendendo directed to the prebendaries and vicars of the chapel.

Feb. 21. Kennington.

Protection and safe conduct until Midsummer Day for Alan de Park and John Rosereul, masters of a ship called la Seint Johan of Brittany going to Brittany to forward certain business for the king there. By the Keeper and C.

Feb. 18. Kennington.

Presentation of Robert de Chisenhale, parson of the church of Chidyngfold in the diocese of Winchester, to the church of Magna Sherstan in the diocese of Salisbury, on an exchange of benefices with John de Courteneye. By letter of the Keeper.

Presentation of Peter de Kelleseye to the church of Chesterton in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of voidance of the priory of Royston in the time of Edward I.

Feb. 19. Byfleet.

Exemplification under the seal now in use in England of letters patent under the seal then in use, dated 30 March, 5 Edward III. appointing Master John de Offord, king's clerk, to the custody during minority of the heir of the manor of Offord Daneys, co. Huntingdon, late of Edmund Peverel, tenant in chief.

Membrane 38.

Feb. 4. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent of Norwich, in satisfaction of 60s. of the 20l. yearly of land and rent which they had the licence of Edward II. to acquire, by Robert de Stodeye, clerk, of two messuages, a mill, 45 acres of land, 12 acres of pasture and 3s. 4d. of rent, in Thurneton, Hadesco, Hadescothorpe, Ravenyngham, Norton and Great Yarmouth, and by Thomas de Halveryate, clerk, of 3½ acres of land, 3 acres of meadow and an acre and a half of alder wood, in Secheford and Hilderston. The said messuages, mill, lands and alder wood are of the yearly value of 38s. 4d. as appears by the inquisition.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William son of William son of John de Colyngham to the abbot and convent of Kyrkestall, in satisfaction of 20s. of the 20l. yearly of land and rent which they had the licence of Edward II. to acquire, of a toft, 42 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow, in Aldwardlay, of the yearly value of 13s. 4d. as appears by the inquisition taken by John Moryn, late escheator beyond Trent.

Feb. 13. Kennington.

Mandate to the taxers and collectors of the last tenth and fifteenth granted by the laity in the Isle of Wight, co. Southampton, to levy what still remains due fairly from the wealthy and powerful as well as from the mean men there, as complaint is made that hitherto they have spared the former at the expense of the latter, contrary to their commission. By C. in Parliament.

Vacated because on the Close Roll under the same date.

Feb. 13. Kennington.

Mandate to the keeper of the said island not to permit any victuals necessary for the support of the men dwelling there to be taken out of the island during the wars, without good cause or special mandate of the king. By C. in Parliament.

Vacated as above.

1339. Aug. 3. Windsor.

Inspeximus and confirmation to John de Molyns, John and William his sons, and their heirs of charters, letters patent, a fine and a writing relating to the manor of Cippenham, co. Buckingham. By p.s.

Vacated because in the same manner in the thirteenth year in the month of August. [See Patent Roll, 13 Edward III. part 2, membrane 25.]

1340. Feb. 18. Kennington.

Acknowledgement of the king's indebtedness to Richard de la Pole in 1,384l. 13s. 4d. lent by the hands of Master William la Zousche, king's clerk, dean of the church of St. Peter, York, the treasurer and the king's chamberlains; with promise to re-pay the same at Midsummer. By bill of the treasurer.

Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and chamberlains.

Be it remembered that he has an assignment of part of the sums in these and other letters on the subsidy of 40s. on the sack in the port of Kyngeston-upon-Hull, in return for which he has released to the king the residue, as appears by letters patent of 10 July, 17 Edward III. and so these letters are surrendered and cancelled.

Membrane 37.

Jan. 26. Westminster.

Promise to pay, half at the Purification and half at Michaelmas, to the following persons sums due for wool taken by John de Denton and his fellows, lately appointed to take for the king a moiety of the wool in the county of Northumberland, as under:—

John de Cotes, Robert de Coksyde and Robert de Grenewich, 50 marks for 10 sacks 5 sarplars.

Stephen Bredok, 15 marks for 3 sacks.

John Parlebien, 5 marks for 1 sack.

Jan. 28. Westminster.

John de Duxfeld, 15 marks for 3 sacks, payable at Easter and Whitsunday.

Nicholas de Ellerker, 5 marks for 1 sack, payable at the same dates.

Feb. 18. Kennington.

Gilbert de Duxfeld, 5 marks for 1 sack, payable at Easter and Midsummer. By C.

Feb. 1. Kennington.

Promise to Richard le Coupere and Henry de Sutton of Coventre to pay to them, half at Easter and half at Whitsunday, 32 marks for 4 sacks of wool taken by Jordan de Shepeye and his fellows, appointed for the same purpose in the county of Warwick. By C.

Feb. 8. Kennington.

Promise to William Thurkeld of Warrewyk to pay to him, half at Easter and half at Midsummer, 16 marks for 2 sacks of wool taken by the said Jordan, Thomas de Tholtham and John le Whitesmyth, appointed as above. By C.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

The like to William Brokhurst of Kyngesclere with respect to 24l. 13s. 10d. for 5 sacks 2 cloves of wool, at 100s. the sack, taken by Robert de Popham and his fellows, appointed for the same in the county of Southampton. By C.

Feb. 16. Kennington.

Promise to Gilbert de Berewyk to pay to him, half at Easter and half at Whitsunday, 25l. 17s. 3d. for 5 sacks 9 cloves of wool, at 100s. the sack and 23d. the clove, taken by Robert de Wodeford and his fellows, appointed for the same in the county of Wilts. By C.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

Promise to Ralph, bishop of Bath and Wells, who in pursuance of the grant in the Parliament at Westminster of 12 Edward III. and the ordinance in the Great Council afterwards held at Northampton, has delivered to Walter de Rodeneye, sheriff of Somerset, 14 sacks 4½ stones 2 pounds of wool of the sort of the county of Somerset, where the price of the better sort of wool was fixed at 9 marks the sack, for the king's use, to pay him for the same 70l. being 100s. for each sack, because the said wool was not of the better sort. By C.

Jan. 26. Kennington.

Promise to Henry de Kynghale to pay to him, half at Easter and half at Whitsunday, 27 marks for 3 sacks of wool taken by Roger Wride and his fellows, appointed to take for the king a moiety of the wool in the county of Stafford.

Feb. 7. Kennington.

Promise to Robert de Silkestone, knight, to pay to him half at Easter and half at Michaelmas, 20 marks 5s. 7½d. for 2 sacks of wool, one at 9 marks and the other at 8 marks, taken by John de Trehampton and Thomas Botiller of Lincoln, appointed for the same in the parts of Lyndeseye, co. Lincoln, and 7 stone of wool at 9 marks the sack taken by Saer de Rocheford and William de Spaldyng, appointed for the same in the parts of Holand in the said county. By C.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

The like to John de Bedenhale with respect to 9 marks 9s. 2½d. due for 1 sack 2 stones of wool at 9 marks the sack, taken by Roger Wride and his fellows, appointed as above. By C.

Feb. 14. Kennington.

The like to Geoffrey le Spenser with respect to 78l. due for 13 sacks of wool at 9 marks the sack, taken by Robert Maydegod and his fellows, appointed for the same in the county of Gloucester. By C.

Feb. 15. Kennington.

Promise to John de Walton of Heselakeworth to pay to him, half at Easter and half at Midsummer, 6 marks 8s. for 22 stones of wool at 4s. the stone, taken by Ralph de Normanvill and his fellows, appointed for the same in the county of York.

The like to the following:—

The prior of St. Oswald's, 27 marks for 3 sacks of wool.

The prior and convent of Feryby, 18 marks for 2 sacks of wool.

Adam Herthyll in Morthyng, 28 marks 10s. 8d. for 3 sacks 6 stones of wool.

Henry de Walton of Wraggeby, 40s. for 10 stones of wool.

Membrane 36.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

Presentation of William de Tyreswell to the church of Trefdraith in the diocese of Bangor.

Feb. 12.

Protection with clause volumus, until Whitsunday, for Roger Lusewy staying on the king's service in the defence of the Isle of Wight. By the Keeper.

The like for him under the name of Lysewey.

Feb. 14. Kennington.

Writ de intendendo for William Clapitus, appointed by the king's serjeant, Reymund Seguyn, the chief butler, as his deputy during pleasure in his said office in the port of London. By testimony of Reymund himself.

The like for the following deputies:—[Names omitted.]

Feb. 14. Kennington.

Writ of aid for the said William in levying the 2s. in the tun due to the king on wines imported by merchant strangers in the same port. By testimony of Reymund himself.

The like for the following:—[Names omitted.]

Feb. 10. Kennington.

Exemplification from the Chancery Rolls of 12 Henry III. of letters of perambulation of the forest in the county of Lancaster, which have been lost, made by William Blundel, Thomas de Brethum, Adam de Bire, William de Tatham, Adam de Caupemanneswra, Adam de Molineux, Gilbert de Kellet, Paulinus de Gerstan, Patrick de Berewyk, Henry de Le, Grimbald de Hellale and Thomas de Bornill, who say that according to the Carta de Foresta the whole of the king's forest in the county of Lancaster should be disafforested, except the following places:—(1) Quernemor, by these bounds, to wit as Lungeleswyk extends towards Herlecate on the west of the head of Quernemor and following Herlescate down to the bridge of Musard, and following le sike down to Friebrok, following Friebrok down to Lon, then up to Heskehoubrok, following that up to Stokbrigg, then up to Aukesdene, then following the sekee of Aukesdene up to the siket under Ulvesweyt, then by Scordac to the east part of the head of Brunnesgare up to the top of the head of Clochehoc, then to the head of Ameresgile, and by it up to the sichet between the two Waresherles, following that to Blomos, then following the siket by Goudenere up to where the duct of Littelfel falls into Goudenere, and following the siket up to the moss under Yveloteshevede, following that moss up to the way of Stokesweyt and following that way up to Herlescat, and part of the forest without these bounds which king J. granted in fee to Matthew Gernet, at the rent of ½ mark, saving his venison. (2) Covere and Blesdale by these bounds, to wit from the head of Caldre on the south side as far as Hulvesty then over the top of the head of Pirloct, descending by the Mereclo to where it falls into Brok at Nhorsmelees, and along Brok to the duct in the east part of Wensnape, then ascending by Scogesthol to Seuesty and following Seuesty down to Calder, and thence up to the beforenamed Wulfty. (3) Fulwode by these bounds, to wit from the hay of Rauenkel to the way of Duuepull, and thence by the duct to Dupedale and to Lund at the higher head, and thence as the duct of Dupedale goes to Fulwode, and thence as it falls into Huaredescacei, and thence as the way goes to Coleford below, and thence as it falls to Cadileisahe, and thence to the hay of Rauenkel; and the men of Preston ought to have timber for their buildings and to burn, and pasture for their cattle. (4) Toxtath by these bounds, as where Hoskellesbrok falls into Merese and up by Hoskellesbrok to the meadow of Haghou and to Brunnesho following the sike to Brunlausie, and then across by old turbaries to two moors as far as Lomberthorn and then down to the waterfal of the head of Hoterpol down to Merese, and by these bounds king John put Smethesdune into the forest, and gave in exchange Thingwell to a poor captive. (5) The brushwood of Derby by these bounds, to wit Brodapeltre in Harumcar, and so by the middle [of] Car to Haselenhirst, and where the path comes out of the wood (nemore) as far as upon Lungele which stretches from Derby to Kirkeby, and so beyond Lungele in Mukebrok, and ascending by Mulebrok to Thrunchorn Dalebrok, and so up to the plain of Thingwalacres; the neighbouring towns have common of herbage and of other things in the said brushwood, and the men of Derby have all necessaries there; and (6) Burtoneswode by these bounds, to wit from Hardesty to Sanky, and from Raveneslake to Bradeleghbrok, provided that William le Botiller (Pincerna) and his heirs shall have there common of pasture, and mast for their swine and timber for their castle of Werineton, their buildings and to burn. This exemplification is made at the request of Katharine de Lathum. By letter of the Keeper.

Feb. 18. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Richard de Forthyngton to the abbot and convent of Kirkestede, in full satisfaction of the 10l. yearly of land and rent which they have the king's licence to acquire, of the advowson of the church of Wodehall, which is held of them and is of the yearly value of 14 marks, as appears by the inquisition. The abbot and convent had already acquired 10 marks yearly of land and rent by pretext of the said licence, but in consideration of this, that by delay in paying for wool taken from them for the king's use and other misfortunes they are now in a very depressed estate, they have obtained from the king licence to receive this as of the value of 5 marks. Lincoln. By letter of the Keeper and fine of 6 marks.

Feb. 20. Kennington.

Signification to R. bishop of Salisbury that the king has revoked his presentation by letters patent of 18 February of Robert de Chisenhale, parson of the church of Chydyngfold in the diocese of Winchester, to the church of Magna Sherston, on an exchange of benefices with John de Courteneye, as he had previously by other letters patent presented Thomas de Baddeby, king's clerk, to the said church, void and in his gift. By letter of the Keeper.

Feb. 20. Kennington.

John, prior of Lanthony Prima in Wales, staying in England has letters nominating Philip de Mawardyn and John Doget as his attorneys in Ireland for two years. Thomas de Cotyngham received the attorneys.

Feb. 14. Kennington.

Pardon to William son of Ralph de Stapelhulle of the king's suit against him for homicides, felonies, robberies, larcenies and trespasses against the peace of Edward II. or of the present king and of any consequent outlawries. By p.s.

Membrane 35.

Feb. 3. Kennington.

Appointment of the abbot of Langedon to the custody of the manor of Patrikesburn, which was lately taken into the king's hands with other lands of aliens of the power of France, and committed to the custody of brother John de Pichervyll, proctor in England of the prior of Beaulieu in Normandy, but is now surrendered by him on the ground that he cannot pay the rent of 10l. due for the same, to hold on the same terms as the latter held. By C.

Vacated because in the same form on the Fine Roll of this year.

Feb. 6. Kennington.

Inspeximus of a writing, dated 5 June; 1338, of Richard, late prior, and the chapter of Christ Church, Canterbury, confirming a grant in fee of John, archbishop of Canterbury, legate of the Apostolic See, to Thomas le Rede of two messuages and two and a quarter virgates of land, in Norlyngton and Middelham, hitherto held by him by certain services, to hold by the rent of 30s. 10½d. payable at Christmas, Easter and Michaelmas by equal portions, for all services, saving suit at the archbishop's court of Stonhamme, witnesses Michael atte Rede, Ralph de Middelham, John le Bost, James Erche, John Tylioun and others; dated at Lambeth, Friday after Michaelmas, 11 Edward III; and confirmation of the same saving to the king the rent in times of voidance of the see. By fine of 10s. Kent.

1339. Dec. 15. Kennington.

Grant, in consideration of his having been taken prisoner by the French and ransomed, to John de Chiveleston of the custody of the gate of the castle of Exeter. By p.s.

Vacated because on the Roll of 13 Edward III.

1340. Feb. 10. Kennington.

Protection for one year, in consideration of his manifold services to the king, for Claesius Willelmi de Ernemuth, merchant, who is of the power of the king's brother, the count of Hainault, and his men, ships, goods and merchandise, coming to the realm to trade. By C.

1339. Dec. 12. Langley.

Licence for John de Molyns to impark his wood of Lutgareshale, called 'la Breche,' and 100 acres of meadow and pasture adjoining. By p.s.

Vacated because on the Patent Roll of 13 Edward III. under the same date.

1340. Feb. 13. Kennington.

Mandate to William Trussel, escheator on this side Trent, for restitution of the temporalities of the see of London to Master Ralph de Stratford, canon of the church of St. Paul, London, whose election as bishop has been confirmed by John, archbishop of Canterbury and who has done fealty to the king. By letter of the Keeper.

The like to the dean and chapter of the said church, who now have the custody of the temporalities by virtue of a grant of the king.

Writ de intendendo to the tenants of the see.

Feb. 10. Kennington.

Protection with clause nolumus, for one year, for Alan de Ferers, parson of the church of Wolsyngham, who is by birth of the parts of Brittany.

Feb 14. Kennington.

Presentation of Robert de Wynnesbury, parson of the church of Little Bernyngham in the diocese of Norwich, to the church of Montgomery in the diocese of Hereford, on an exchange of benefices with Walter de Brikyndon. By the Keeper.

Feb. 12. Kennington.

Exemplification under the seal now in use in England of letters patent under the seal then used, dated 1 April, 9 Edward III granting in fee to Walter de Mauny the manor of Bychyndon, and the reversion of the manor of Cherdesleye, co. Buckingham with the rent at present paid for the latter; made at the request of John de Molyns who has now acquired the same.

[Patent Roll 9 Edward III. part 1, m. 28.]

Feb. 16. Kennington.

Pardon to John son of John de Gorkelegh of his outlawry in the county of Devon for non-appearance before the justices of the Bench to answer touching a plea of Walter son of Joel (Johelis) Pollard, clerk, that he render an account for the time when he was his receiver, on certificate by John de Stonore, chief justice, that he has now surrendered to the Flete prison.

Feb. 20. Kennington.

Letters of licence to elect for the sub-prior and convent of the church of the Holy Trinity, London, on letters from them brought by Richard de Brikyndon and Richard de Saustone, their fellow-canons, announcing the death of Thomas, their prior. By letter of the Keeper.

Feb. 19. Kennington.

Presentation of Henry de Southchirche, parson of the church of Newynden in the diocese of Canterbury, to the church of Cotesbeche in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of the advowsons of churches late of Theobald de Verdon, tenant in chief of Edward II. being in his hands, on an exchange of benefices with John de Collee.

Feb. 12. Kennyngton.

Pardon at the request of queen Philippa to whom the forfeited wool has been given, to Nicholas Cousyn and Geoffrey Gylemyn, indicted by an inquisition in the city of London taken by writ of the exchequer of taking 14 sarplars, 2 pockets, of wool from the port of London to parts beyond the seas without payment of custom, of the imprisonment, ransom and whatever else be due to the king for the trespass. By p.s.

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

Feb. 20. Kennington.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain to the abbot and convent of Haumon, in satisfaction of 60s. of the 10l. yearly of land and rent which they have the king's licence to acquire, by Robert de Clifford, of a moiety of the town of Wynterton by Brayles, by John le Walsh of Shrewsbury, of a virgate of land in Hopton by Hodenet, and by Robert de Preston, of 4s. of rent in Haston by Hadenhale. The said moiety and land are of the value of 39s. 2d. as appears by the inquisition.

Membrane 34.

Here a new Great Seal for the rule of the realms, lands, and lordships of the king was delivered to John de Sancto Paulo, keeper of the rolls of the Chancery, as appears in a memorandum enrolled on the dorse of the Close Roll of 1 March in this year.

Feb. 29. Westminster.

Signification to Master Ralph de Stratford, bishop elect and confirmed of London, of the royal assent to the election of brother Nicholas de London to be prior of the church of the Holy Trinity, London. By p.s.

[The date in the first year of our reign of France occurs in this entry for the first time.]

March 1. Westminster.

Testification, at the request of William de Clynton, earl of Huntyngdon, that on 3 December, 19 Edward II. among other advowsons of churches taken into the hands of the king on the death of John de Hastynges, tenant in chief, he assigned to Thomas le Blonte and Juliana then his wife, sometime wife of the said John and now wife of the earl, the advowson of the church of Burbach, co. Leicester, extended at 16l. 13s. 4d. as dower of the said Juliana.

March 1. Westminster.

Appointment of Thomas Wogan, in consideration of his great charges in the king's service in Ireland, to hold the prise of the king's wines in that land during minority of the heir of James le Botiller, earl of Ormond, tenant in chief, as the said James held it; and grant to him of 20l. yearly of the issues of the same for life. By p.s.

Vacated because surrendered and otherwise below.

March 1. Westminster.

Appointment of Henry, bishop of Lincoln, and Robert de Sadyngton to raise loans for the king. Fœdera. By K.

The like of the following:—

Master John de Thoresby.

Robert Parnyng.

John de Shordich.

John Brokatz.

William de Cusancia.

John de Monte Gomery.

Henry de Lancastre, earl of Derby.

Thomas de Brayton.

Henry de Stratford.

Roger Power, king's serjeant-at-arms.

March 1. Westminster.

Licence for the abbot and convent of Malmesbury to appropriate the churches of Brenkeworth and Garesdon, which are of their advowson.

Membrane 33.

March 4. Westminster.

Presentation of John de Thorne to the church of Sturmistre Marchal in the diocese of Salisbury, in the King's gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Pont Audemer being in his hands on account of the war with France.

Vacated because the church is appropriated.

March 2. Westminster.

Presentation of John de Etton to the prebend of Crouhirst in the free chapel of Hastynges in the diocese of Chichester.

March 4. Westminster.

Presentation of William de Puryton to the church of St. Mary up Hull, Droghda, in the diocese of Meath. By p.s.

March 6. Westminster.

Inspeximus and confirmation to the new abbot and convent of Nyweham of the grant by Reginald de Moun, sometime earl of Somerset and lord of Dunsterre, to God, St. Mary the Virgin and the monks of the Cistercian order of the manor of Axeministre with its members and appurtenances, to found an abbey in honour of the Holy Trinity and the said St. Mary in the place called Nyweham within the manor, with all right of frankpledge in the manor and members, the hundred and foreign hundred with their appurtenances, all the horderisgild of Roueregge, wayf and stray, the sheriff's turn in the hundred and the aids to that turn paid by Combe, Bampton, Zertecoumbe, Estmembiri, Wycroft, and Smalregge, the fair and market there and the whole fishery in the river Axe. By fine of 20s. Devon.

[Oliver's Monasticon, pp. 361, 362.]

March 3. Westminster.

Grant in fee to Richard, earl of Arundel, of the lordship and services of the manors of the abbot of Fécamp of Bury and Westburton, co. Sussex, lately taken into the king's hands among other lands of alien priories. By p.s.

Grant to him of the manors for such time as these remain in the King's hands.

Mandate in pursuance to the sheriff of Sussex.

March 8. Westminster.

Grant for life, in consideration of long service, to William Daumarle, king's yeoman, of the farm of 16l. which the men of the town of Bridport render yearly at the Exchequer. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to the bailiffs of the town.

March 26. Westminster.

Presentation of Thomas Kynton of Gyldene Mordon, parson of the church of Warle Septem Molarum in the diocese of London, to the vicarage of the church of Morton in the same diocese, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Panfeld and Welles being in his hands on account of the war with France, or in exchange of benefices with John Nobright.

March 6. Westminster.

Exemplification of letters patent, dated 24 April, 13 Edward III. which have been lost, being a mandate to the chancellor to present Ralph de Malton to the first benefice in the king's gift falling void after certain king's clerks had been provided for.

March 8. Westminster.

Exemplification under the seal now in use in England of (1) letters patent, dated 4 December, 8 Edward II. pardoning the Carmelite Friars of Ipswich for acquiring lands in mortmain without licence; and (2), letters patent, dated 16 September, 6 Edward III. being a licence for the alienation in mortmain by Thomas le Cotiller of Ipswich to the said prior and Friars of a messuage in Ipswich.

March 7. Westminster.

Grant to the abbot of Malmesbury of pavage for four years for his town of Malmesbury. By p.s.

April 28. Westminster.

Grant at the request of Robert de Bosevil, king's yeoman, to the bailiffs and good men of the town of Feribrigg of pontage for three years for repair of their bridge, to be taken by the hands of the said Robert and Nicholas de Sutton, John de Brayton, and William de Craven on things for sale brought to their town as well by land as by water. By p.s.

Membrane 32.

March 1. Westminster.

Grant, for service to queen Philippa and the king, to Thomas de Hethe, king's yeoman, that the lands in Totenham, which escheated to the king by the forfeiture of Robert de Bruys and which Walter de Shubbedon holds for life of the king's grant, shall remain to him for his life. By p.s.

March 1. Westminster.

Grant to Gawan Corder of 40l. yearly out of the lands which the abbot of Longedon holds at farm of the demise of the alien abbot of St. Bertin, for such time as these remain in the king's hands. By p.s.

March 5. Westminster.

Licence for the prior and convent of Burton-on-Trent to elect an abbot in the stead of Robert de Longedon, deceased. By p.s.

March 3. Westminster.

Grant to Nicholas de la Despense, king's yeoman, that whereas Edward II. granted to him at will 20l. yearly of land out of lands late of William de Bredon in the county of Derby, for the support of himself, his wife and children, which lands were afterwards taken out of his hands with the assent of Parliament and delivered to the said William, and whereas the present king, in consideration of his service to his father and queen Isabella, granted to him 20l. yearly out of the issues of the counties of Nottingham and Derby by the hands of the sheriff, at will or until he should receive an equivalent of land, in consideration of his service to him and queen Philippa he shall have the said 20l. yearly for life, or until he receive an equivalent in land. By p.s.

March 3. Westminster.

Presentation of John Love of Canterbury, parson of the free chapel of St. James, Northye, in the diocese of Chichester, to the perpetual chantry in the church of St. Paul, London, for the soul of Master Geoffrey de Eyton, in the diocese of London, on an exchange of benefices with Richard atte Wode, chaplain of the chantry.

March 4. Westminster.

Pardon to Richard Torkart of Notyngham of the king's suit against him for receiving thieves and felons before 15 February last and for horses and oxen stolen by him before that date, and any consequent outlawries. By p.s.

March 3. Westminster.

Appointment for life of John Darcy 'le cosyn' as justiciary of Ireland to keep that land and the castles and appurtenances thereof, with 500l. yearly at the Exchequer of Dublin, for which he shall safeguard the office and land and have nineteen men-at-arms with barded horses. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to Thomas, bishop of Hereford, late keeper of the said land, or such as supplies his place.

Writ de intendendo to the archbishops, bishops, abbots, priors, earls, barons, knights, free-men and all others of the king's land of Ireland.

The like to bailiffs and lieges there.

April 28. Westminster.

William de Monte Acuto, earl of Salisbury, staying on the king's service beyond the seas, has letters nominating Roger Outlagh, prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in Ireland, and Hugh de Burgo as his attorneys in Ireland for one year. The chancellor received the attorneys.

March 3. Westminster.

The king by writ lately commanded the bailiffs and good men of the city of Norwich to release at once John le Waghter, Alard Ryere and John de le Heede of Bruges in Flanders, imprisoned in their city as fellows and aiders of Henry Pul and Lavisinus Spandepissh in robberies committed on his people on the sea, they being honest men and not of the fellowship of the said pirates as the burgomasters, échevins and consuls of Bruges have testified, but these have not yet obeyed his command, to the manifest delay of the setting forward of his war beyond the seas. In consideration of the good service done by the said town and other towns and places in Flanders in his war, he has appointed Henry de Baa, his serjeant-at-arms, to bring to him with all speed the said John, Alard and John, as well as their money now in the custody of the bailiffs. By K.

Mandate in pursuance to the bailiffs and good men of the town.

March 5. Westminster.

By letters patent the king lately appointed John de Durbergh to the custody of the counties of Somerset and Dorset during pleasure, to answer as other sheriffs have used to do; and afterwards he willed that Walter de Rodeneye, whom he had before appointed to the office of sheriff, should continue in office until the morrow of the Close of Easter. As, however, he learns on good authority that the said Walter has borne himself well in the office, and should not be removed without reasonable cause, he grants that he shall retain the office according to the form of the previous commission. By p.s.

Writ de intendendo for him as sheriff.

Membrane 31.

March 3. Westminster.

Presentation of Ivo de Glynton to the church of Peykirke in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of the late voidance of the abbey of Peterborough. By p.s.

March 2. Westminster.

Grant to the king's yeoman, Adam de Thorpe, barber-surgeon (Adam Barber, in the margin), that whereas the king lately granted to him for life the custody of the smaller piece of the seal for recognisances of debts in the city of Lincoln on condition that he discharged the office in person, he may do this by deputy. [Fœdera.] By p.s.

March 1. Westminster.

Grant to William Lengleys, king's yeoman, that he and his heirs and their tenants in a certain place called 'Hegheved,' said to be within the metes of the forest of Ingelwode, shall have for ever such common of pasture in the forest as the bishop of Carlisle, the prior and convent of St. Mary's, Carlisle, and tenants of the towns of Raghton and Thistelthwayt have. By p.s.

March 6. Westminster.

Grant for life to William de Stokton, vicar of the church of St. Paul, London, of two tuns of wine yearly in the port of London. By p.s.

Vacated because surrendered and otherwise below.

March 4. Westminster.

Confirmation of a grant in tail by John de Nevyle, lord of Horneby, to William son of John Cokheved of Appelby of a toft in Appelby. By p.s.

March 2. Westminster.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William de Bradele of Beverley of five messuages and 4s. 1d. of rent in Beverley to a chaplain to celebrate divine service daily in the church of St. John, Beverley, for the souls of the said William and his ancestors. By fine of 30s. York.

March 5. Westminster.

Gift, in consideration of losses many times sustained by him by the non-repayment at the appointed times of loans for the king's service, to Richard de la Pole of 500 marks. By K. & C. and by bill of the treasurer.

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

Vacated because he has an assignment of part of this and other sums contained in letters patent on the subsidy of 40s. on the sack in the port of Kyngeston-upon-Hull and has released the residue as appears in the Patent Roll of 17 Edward III. under date of 10 July.

March 3. Westminster.

Licence for Elizabeth late the wife of John Percy, tenant in chief, to marry whomsoever she will of the king's allegiance. By p.s.

March 1. Westminster.

Grant that brother Richard de Beausevalle, general proctor in England of the abbot and convent of Bec Hellouin, shall be admitted for four years as their attorney in suits affecting the house, with power to attorn others in his place as may be expedient.

March 1. Westminster.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Margaret, late the wife of John Grygge, to the abbess and convent of Berkynge, in satisfaction of 50s. of the 20l. yearly of land and rent which they had the licence of Edward II. to acquire, of 40s. of rent out of a messuage and two shops in London, held for life by Thomas West and Matilda his wife, and of the reversion of the messuage and shops. These last are held of the king in free burgage as appears by the inquisition taken by Andrew Aubrey, mayor and escheator of London.

March 4. Westminster.

By letters patent the king has granted for life to Thomas de Mussyndene, king's yeoman, the manor and portership of Kymmoys in North Wales, and the said Thomas has now made petition that the king will for his security specify that such grant includes his mills, fisheries and warren there, which pertain to the manor and portership. The latter willing that his said grant should be of full effect grants that the said Thomas shall hold the manor and portership, with the mills, fisheries and warren, if these are appurtenances thereof. By p.s.

March 6. Westminster.

Grant in fee to William de Monte Acuto, earl of Salisbury, marshal of England, of the manor of Mertok, co. Somerset, an escheat by the forfeiture of John de Fienles. [Fœdera.] By p.s.

Pardon, in consideration of his good service in parts beyond the seas, to Thomas de Burton, monk of Fountains, for receiving prisoners escaped from Rypon prison before 30 October last, and of any consequent outlawry. By p.s.

March 10. Westminster.

Protection with clause rogamus, for one year, for John de Rychemund, hermit, collecting alms.

The like for William de Melbury, hermit.

March 6. Westminster.

Grant for life to William de Stokton, vicar of the church of St. Paul, London, of two tuns of wine yearly, to wit wines of reek of the present year, to be received one from the vintage between Michaelmas and Christmas, and the other between Christmas and Easter, in the port of London. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to Reymund Seguyn, the king's butler.

March 12. Westminster.

By letters patent the king lately granted for life to John de Alspathe, king's yeoman, a messuage, lands and rent in Biscleye, and the like in Winstone, co. Gloucester, which Gerard de Alspath, deceased, held by like grant, and the said John has made petition that as the premises in Winstone are the manor of Winstone, and the others a fourth part of the manor of Biseleye, he will grant to him and his heirs the manor of Wynstone, a fourth part of the manor of Biseleye, and a fourth part of the hundred of Biseleye, with the advowson of the church of the first manor. The king in consideration of service freely rendered by him has granted him his prayer. By p.s.

Membrane 30.

March 6. Westminster.

Grant to William de Monte Acuto, earl of Salisbury, the marshal to whom the king lately granted in fee the advowson of the priory of Montacute, that he shall have the custody of the priory whenever by reason of war with France, voidance or other cause, it would come into the king's hands. By p.s.

Writ de intendendo for him directed to the sub prior and convent, and the tenants of the priory.

Mandate to Ralph de Middelneye, escheator in the counties of Somerset, Dorset, Cornwall and Devon, for livery to him of the custody said to be now in the king's hands on account of the death of the last prior.

Mandate to brother John Gyot for livery to him of the priory now in his custody at a certain rent by the king's appointment.

March 5. Westminster.

Grant in fee to John de Molyns, in lieu of the grant to him on taking the estate of banneret of 100l. yearly at the Exchequer until he or his heirs should receive an equivalent of land and rent, of the manor of Wendovre, co. Buckingham, late of John de Fienles, and 60l. of rent out of the farm of the town of Aillesbury, escheats because the said John and Robert de Fienles adhered to the king's enemies, the French, to hold with all knight's fees, advowsons and other appurtenances of the manor and rent by the services due before these came into the king's hands; 16s. 4d. of rent due at the Exchequer by Robert de Sussex for one messuage, 51 acres of land and an acre of pasture in Market Overton, which he holds of the king for life; and the reversion of the messuage and lands on the death of the said Robert; to hold by the services due before they came into the king's hands. Provided always that when extent of the manor be made, if the value of the whole be found to exceed 100l. he shall answer at the Exchequer for the surplus yearly; and if it be found to be less than 100l. he shall receive at the Exchequer what is lacking, until an equivalent of land and rent be provided for this; also that if the whole or any parcel thereof be at any future time resumed, compensation shall be made. Grant also to the said John that he and his heirs shall have for ever the fees of Pynkenye, which Henry de Pynkenye surrendered to Edward I. and of Chokes, which has escheated from John de Fienles as above, with their appurtenances in whatsoever counties these are. By p.s.

Writ de intendendo to Robert de Sussex.

Mandate to the treasurer and barons of the Exchequer to discharge the said Robert of the 16s. 4d. of rent, provided that he answer for any arrears thereof now due.

Mandate to the sheriff of Roteland to stay a claim against the said Robert for the rent made by summons of the Exchequer.

March 1. Westminster.

Grant to the abbot and convent of Malmesbury, on his petition setting forth that the collectors of tenths, fifteenths and other quota granted to the king by the commonalty of the realm, in the county of Wilts, in assessing the town of Malmesbury and the three hundreds adjoining, which he holds of the king at farm, for the same, have levied such contributions on the poor and mean men sparing the wealthy and powerful, whereby many of the former are so impoverished that they cannot render their rents and services and the payment of the king's farm is delayed, that in all assessments of tenths, fifteenths and other quota in his time he shall appoint taxers and collectors and clerks from his own people for the said town and hundreds, and these shall answer to the principal taxers and collectors in the county for the same. By p.s.

March 8. Westminster.

Inspeximus of (1) charter of Thomas, prior of Kenilworth, and the convent of that place granting to William de Clynton, earl of Huntingdon, his heirs and assigns, the advowson of the church of Toneworth, co. Warwick, saving to them and their successors from the same church an ancient pension of 2 marks and a stone of wax; witnesses-Ralph Basset, Thomas de Asteleye, Roger Cuyly, Richard de Whitacre, Roger de Aylesbury, knights, Guy Britton, John de Myddelmor, John de Dycheford and others, dated at Kenilworth on Sunday after the feast of St. Matthias the Apostle, 14 Edward III. and (2) writing of Thomas de Bello Campo, earl of Warwick, who had the right to nominate to the said prior and convent a clerk for presentation to the church in every voidance, releasing to the said earl, his heirs and assigns all the right of him and his heirs in the church; witnesses, John de Lukanore, John de Lysours, John Kryel, William le Botiller, knights, William de Lucy, John de Peyto and others, dated at London, 1 March, 14 Edward III. And confirmation of these that the parties be not hereafter troubled in respect of the premises because the advowson is said to be held in chief. Licence also for the alienation in mortmain by the earl of Huntingdon to the prior and convent of Makestoke of the said advowson, and the appropriation of the church by the prior and convent. By p.s.

March 2. Westminster.

Grant, at the request of magnates attending the king, to Hugh de Burgh, king's clerk, that whereas the king lately committed to him the office of treasurer of the Exchequer of Dublin, during pleasure, he shall hold the office during good behaviour. By p.s.

March 8. Westminster.

Presentation of William de Herlaston, parson of the church of Benstede in the diocese of Winchester, to the vicarage of the church of Neuport Paynel in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Tykford being in his hands on account of the war with France; on an exchange of benefices with John Amyce. By p.s.

March 12. Westminster.

Appointment of Master Geoffrey de Clare to the custody of the free chapel of Hastynges, during pleasure or until a dean be duly elected. By p.s.

March 12. Westminster.

Presentation of Master William de Langeleye, parson of the church of Carleton in Lyndryk in the diocese of York, to the church of Herlyngston in the diocese of Lincoln, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Lenton being in his hands on account of the war with France, on an exchange of benefices with Master John de Austan.

March 25. Windsor.

Appointment of Robert de Salkeld, king's clerk, as second chamberlain of the Exchequer of Dublin, during good behaviour. By p.s.

Membrane 29.

March 1. Westminster.

Pardon, for his good service in going beyond the seas in the king's company and staying there in his service until now, to John son of Robert Collyng for the death of William de Radeford, killed before 30 October last, and of any consequent outlawry and his abjuration of the realm for the said death at the church of Odmarthorp; on condition that he stand his trial if called upon to do so and find good security for his good behaviour, and to come to the king when summoned to stay for one year in his service at his wages. By p.s.

Pardon in like terms for the following for offences committed before 30 October last unless otherwise stated:— All by p.s.

Richard son of John de la More of Bumstede, for larceny of two cows and a horse.

William de Harlowe, for the death of Walter de Denton.

John Chelyng of Gippeswych, for the death of Adam Baldry, killed before 4 March last.

Gilbert Sprot of the Mulnehous of Castel Soureby, for the death of Thomas Tod of the same.

March 2. Westminster.

John son of John Wyotte Bywesttbrok of West Wassebourn, for a robbery from John Lillok of West Wassebourn, and for a horse stolen from John Fenemor of Middelton and another stolen from Richard atto Wode.

Feb. 27. Westminster.

Thomas Shepeye, for the death of John de Adyngton, killed before 4 March last.

March 1. Westminster.

Thomas Hurry, for the death of Thomas Smith of Bussheie.

Feb. 28. Westminster.

Simon de Berforde, for a robbery in the county of Somerset before 4 March last.

March 1. Westminster.

Hugh son of Thomas le Warde of Kerneford, for robbery from John de Hildreston and William Broun of Burton.

Roger son of John de Coton, for the death of John de Hoderisfeld, 'thresshar.'

John son of Richard de Merkham of Wyston, for the death of Richard son of William Daubeneye.

Andrew serjeant of William de Retford, for the death of William le Porter of Grove, killed before 4 March last.

Roger son of Henry Spede of Cotum, for the death of Adam Carman.

Simon de Gyslam, for the death of Adam Fissher.

March 6. Westminster.

Thomas Malemeyns, for the death of Nicholas de Imberton.

March 3. Westminster.

Robert Ussher of Thirnum by Burton Anneys, for the rape of Idonia de Bukton of Foderby and robbery from John de Thirnum.

William son of William le Clerk of Shirrevehoton, for the death of John Whiteheved.

Feb. 28. Westminster.

Robert de Rifeld of the county of Warwick, for the death of Richard le Draper of Pollesworth of the same county killed before 4 March last.

March 4. Westminster.

William le Palmere of Paul for the death of William Mawe.

March 1. Westminster.

Robert son of Peter de Thornton, for the death of William son of Robert Guuesone of Burbrlgge.

March 4. Westminster.

William Shepherd of Grymeshathcote, for the death of William del Launde.

March 6. Westminster.

Roger Sturdy of the Murhous, for a cow stolen at Burgh 'of the Sandes.'

March 3. Westminster.

Ralph de Kyrtelyngton, of this that he with others feloniously took William Bakester of Mapelbek at Mapelbek and detained him until he made a fine of 20 marks. By p.s. and bill of the treasurer.

March 6. Westminster.

Richard son of Henry Cousyn of Brokesheved, for the death of Richard le Fruter of London.

William Vepound of Codenore, for the death of William le Warde of Codenore, killed before 2 November last.

March 12. Westminster.

Thomas son of Hugh atte Welewys of Bentele, for larceny of an ox at Arkeseye.

March 10. Westminster.

Thomas le Brewere of Sempingham, for the death of Robert de Algerkirk, late groom of William Marmyon.

John Tinckelere of Great Driffeld, for the death of William Hode of Hasthorpe.

March 12. Westminster.

John Plassh, for the death of John Hamund of Cawode, killed before 1 November last.

March 8. Westminster.

John son of Richard de Kirkeby, nephew of John de Aclee, for the death of James Frost.

March 3. Westminster.

Baldwin son of Martin de Landlyvery of Poudreshire in Cornwall, for the rape of Emmelina daughter of Richard Treyvynnar, and carrying away of goods of the said Richard.

March 14. Westminster.

William le Glaft of Zestivene, for the death of Peter Crabbe of Zestivene.

March 15. Westminster.

Walter Nicholas of Perton, for the death of William son of William le Smyth of Whightwyke, killed before 18 February last.

March 1. Westminster.

Thomas Folryges, for the death of Agatha de Clynt.

March 20. Mortlake.

William de Craven of Lekke of the county of Lancaster, for breaking the house of Alan Turnour of Mallerstanges and the house of Adam 'of the Loge' of Mallerstanges, robbery of their goods, robbery at the grange of Ellal of the abbey of Crokesand and larceny of horses, oxen, cows and sheep in the said county and Westmoreland.

Feb. 27. Westminster.

William le Copper of Donecastre, for the death of John Haliday of Doncastre.

March 1. Westminster.

John de Sewynstou of Eddeston in Rydale, for the death of John Scalle, robbery of the Pyttes of Rale, burglary of the house of John Haunceard, robbery from Teddus de Eddeston, and larceny of a horse of William de Kirkeby, a horse of William Warde of Calton and a mare of the lady of Holm in Rydale.

Feb. 26. Westminster.

John de Thorneton of Sutton in Galtres, for the death of Richard, groom of Alegrus le Lumbard, and robbery from Alegrus.

Thomas de Thorneton of Sutton in Galtres, for the same.

Feb. 28. Westminster.

Master Richard de Shirwod, son of Richard de Shirwod, for breaking from Rypoun prison and taking prisoners from the same.

March 1. Westminster.

Stephen le Walkere of Stangrewath for the death of Richard le Fythelere.

Robert de Tanfeld son of William de Bretteby, for the death of Ralph son of Robert son of Beatrice de Holm, killed before 20 December last.

Feb. 28. Westminster.

John son of Thomas del Stok of Haytfeld, for the death of John Gerard.

March 1. Westminster.

Walter son of Robert Beneyt of Blyburgh, for the death of Walter Benett of Yolthorpe, and robbery from William Adam of Yolthorpe.

Feb. 27. Westminster.

Roger groom of Ranulph le Pescheour of Wynandermere, for the death of Adam le Fitz Randolf.

March 1. Westminster.

John son of Adam Koe of Twenge, for the death of Robert Avenel.

March 2. Westminster.

Hildebrand de Dortemonde of Estland, for the death of John Rustekyn of Estland, killed before 20 January last.

Feb. 20. Westminster.

Henry de Potterflet, for the death of Rogor Piper of Dourechirch.

March 4. Westminster.

Heny son of Thomas Elys of Okthorp, for the death of Thomas Kyde of Casteldonyngton.

March 6. Westminster.

Robert de Scorburgh, for the death of Richard Wagstaf.

Robert son of Ralph Aleyn of Sutton in Galtres, for the death of Richard, groom of Alegrus le Lumbard, and robbery from Alegrus.

March 4. Westminster.

John de Penles the elder, for the rape of Joan late the wife of Henry Keil.

March 6. Westminster.

Robert Mareschal of Irenham, for the death of Hugh Bokeroun.

March 1. Westminster.

John Louvel of Egremound, for the death of John Ibbisone of Egremound.

March 6. Westminster.

John son of John son of Ralph de Acom, for the death of Richard son of Gemma, goldsmyth, of York.

March 1. Westminster.

Adam son of John del Merssh, for the death of John son of John de la Croice of Lathom, killed before 4 March last.

March 1. Westminster.

John son of Thomas Gernoun of Boteleston, for larceny of four horses of Roger le Clerc of Boteleston, killed before 4 March last.

Feb. 28. Westminster.

Thomas atte Melle of Brenchele, for the death of William atte Melle, killed before 4 March last.

March 5. Westminster.

John son of Adam de Loversal of Dancastre, for the death of Roger le Gardener of Balby.

March 6. Westminster.

Roger son of John son of Martin de Lincoln, for the death of Robert son of John son of Martin de Lincoln.

John Popil of Eycle, for the death of Thomas Fairynowe, 'fischer'

March 3. Westminster.

Roger Sporeman, for the death of John de la Scale.

March 5. Westminster.

Thomas Mannyng of Dersyngham, for the death of Richard de Cranehous, killed before 15 November last, and breaking from prison at Canterbury, and of this that he was a common breaker of the peace and vagabond.

March 7. Westminster.

William son of Adam de Frankisthorpe, for the death of John le White, killed before 11 November last.

March 12. Westminster.

Ranulph son of Richard de Bodileye, for the death of John son of Henry de Deuston.

Nicholas del Isle, for larceny of two horses of William de Grofhirst and John de Bordenskale.

March 13. Westminster.

Roger de Parys of Cotyngham, for a robbery from John de Thurnom and burglary of his house.

March 6. Westminster.

John de Martham, for the death of Thomas de Barsham.

March 14. Westminster.

John Tumbrel, for the death of David le Prest of Penbrok.

March 12. Westminster.

John Turnepet, for the death of Matilda Bugge of Kent.

William Bate of Donham-on-Trent, for the death of Alan de Holand.

March 1. Westminster.

Henry de Wallerthweit, for the death of Roger son of Alice de Thorneton.

March 10. Westminster.

John de Hecham, for receiving John le Parker, William Mounchensy and Ralph Hervy, felons, before 1 November last.

March 20. Westminster.

John Samson of Farnley, for the death of Thomas son of Ralph.

March 20. Westminster.

Adam son of Thomas le Clerk of Neuton, for the death of William Blount, knight, Denny Baret and Roger Wildgose.

March 16. Westminster.

Thomas Arkell, son of Robert le Fevre, for the death of Hugh de London, 'leche.'

Nicholas del Lenge of Mendelesham, for the death of Richard Skathelok of Aylington, and robbery from Andrew de Cokefeld, late parson of the church of Lalleford, co. Essex.

March 14. Westminster.

Richard Hartshynne, for the death of Richard Maieson.

March 1. Westminster.

Richard son of Thomas Iveson of Alainby, for the death of Nicholas son of Thomas atte Halle of Skelton, killed before 20 February last.

Membrane 28.

March 14. Westminster.

Protection with clause nolumus for the prior of Derhurst, co. Gloucester, to whom the custody of the priory lately taken into the king's hands for certain lawful causes has been committed during pleasure, and the men, lands, rents and possessions of the priory, for such time as he shall hold the custody. By K.

March 14. Westminster.

Acknowledgement of the king's indebtedness to John son of Simon de Gaunt, burgess of Bruges, and Tydeman Lembergh, merchant of Almain, in 1,000l. which they have lent him of their own free will and he will repay in London on Ascension Day. By p.s.

March 16. Westminster.

Presentation of William de Houthorp to the chantry or procuration in the church of Stourmynstre Marchal and Charleton in the diocese of Salisbury, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Pont Audemer being in his hands on account of the war with France.

March 13. Westminster.

Grant to John de Bello Monte of the custody of all lands which came into the king's hands by the death of Henry de Bello Monte, tenant in chief, his father, with the issues from the day of his father's death, to hold for such time as the lands remain in the king's hands without rendering anything for them. By p.s.

Mandate in pursuance to William Trussel, eschestor on this side Trent.

The like to Thomas de Metham, escheator beyond Trent.

March 7. Westminster.

Grant for life, in consideration of his long service, to John de Pulford, king's yeoman, of the bailiwick of warrener of Kyngesdene by Porcestre and the bailiwick of one of the foresters in the forest of la Bere, with the accustomed fees and wages, provided always that the bailiwick of warrener is in the king's gift and the wages do not exceed 2d. a day. By p.s.

March 14. Westminister.

Pardon, for their good service in Ireland, to Edmund son of William de Burgh, knight, and Reymund de Burgh his brother, of the king's suit against them, for the death of Edmund son of Richard de Burgh, late earl of Ulster, and Richard de Flete, and for all other felonies and trespasses whatsoever, and of any consequent outlawries; his suit for the death of William, late earl of Ulster, and John de Scotton excepted. By p.s.

March 15. Westminster.

Grant for life to Thomas de Hatfeld, king's clerk, of the custody of the hospital of St. John, Portsmouth. By p.s.

Writ to the sheriff of Southampton to induct him.

March 16. Westminster.

Exemplification under the seal now in use of letters patent, dated 19 April, 13 Edward III. appointing Thomas Pypard, king's yeoman, to the serjeanty of the county of Meath, which came into the king's hands by the forfeiture of John Bacoun. By p.s.

March 15. Westminster.

Pardon, for his good service beyond the seas and for his better support in the order of knighthood which he has taken there, to John de Orrebv of 14l. 20d. required of him by summons of the Exchequer in certain lands of his late of Robert de Tateshale for debts of the latter. By p.s.

March 14. Westminster.

Licence for William Malebys to impark his wood of Scalton, co. York. By p.s.

March 20. Windsor.

Appointment of Robert de Emeldon, king's clerk, to the office of chancellor of the Exchequer of Dublin during good behaviour. By p.s.

Mandate to the treasurer and barons of the said Exchequer to admit him.

Mandate to Master Robert de Pyncebek, king's clerk, archdeacon of Ulster, for livery to him of the seal and all other things relating to the office.

March 22. Windsor.

Elizabeth de Burgo, staying in England, has letters nominating John de Arundel of Peyton as her attorney in Ireland for two years.

Robert de Gedworth received the attorney by writ.

March 18. Westminster.

Protection with clause rogamus, for one year, for brother John Trewe, hermit of the hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr, by Marlebergh, who has not wherewithal to live unless relieved by the faithful in other parts, collecting alms about the realm.

Feb. 26. Westminster.

Licence for Thomas Cheynduyt to grant for life to William Randolf a moiety of the manor of Bereford St. Martin, co. Wilts, held in chief. By fine of 40s. Wilts.

March 27. Westminster.

Letters of licence to elect for the prior and convent of the church of Wynchecombe, on receipt of letters from the chapter by William de Gloucestre and William de Elmeleye, their fellow-monks, announcing the cession of Richard de Iddebury, their abbot. By p.s.

March 29. Westminster.

Henry de Ferrariis staying in England has letters nominating John atte Gate, chaplain, and William de Stapelton as his attorneys in Ireland for two years. J. de Sancto Paulo received the attorneys.

March 26. Westminster.

Appointment of William Dalleye to the forestership of Foulwyth in the forest of Knaresburgh, during good behaviour. He shall not be removed therefrom without good and sufficient cause whereof the king wherever he be shall be certified before his removal. By p.s.

Feb. 20. Sluys.

Grant for life to William de Eynesford of an annuity of 20l. at the Exchequer. By p.s.

March 26. Westminster.

Exemplification under the seal now in use in England of letters patent, dated 3 March, 8 Edward III. commanding the chief butler and others not to demand customs on ships of the city of Bayonne freighted with wines for Flanders, France and other foreign parts when driven into ports of the realm by stress of weather.

March 29. Westminster.

Richard de Wockeseye and John de Bathonia, monks of the abbey of Malmesbury, bringing news of the death of Adam, their abbot, have letters of licence to elect for the prior and convent. By p.s.

Membrane 27.

March 12. Westminster.

Exemplification of letters patent, dated 10 December, 12 Edward III. which have been lost, granting to Simon de Ponte Burgi the bailiwick of the wapentake or hundred of Clarou, co. York. By p.s.

March 16. Westminster.

Grant to William le Clerk of Sandwich of the office of bearing the rod before the bailiff of the said town, during good behaviour. By p.s.

March 1. Westminster.

Whereas the king, in recompence of 200 marks yearly for life granted to John Darcy 'le cosyn' for his stay with him, granted to the said John the custody of the manors of Aldeby and Folcham during minority of William, son and heir of Robert de Morley, tenant in chief, and whereas the heir will attain his full age on Midsummer Day; the king in recompence of the said 200 marks has granted that the manors of Ekynton, co. Derby, and Kyrkeby, co. Nottingham, late of John de Stotevyll and escheats by the forfeiture of Robert de Stotevyll, his son and heir, which Hugh Daudele, earl of Gloucester, now holds in tail male, shall if the earl die without heir male remain to him and his heirs with the knight's fees, advowsons of churches and all other appurtenances. He has granted also to the said John Darcy and his heirs the manors of Louthe and Baliogary with all other lands in Ireland late of the count of Eu, which have been taken into his hands because the count is by birth of France and is an adherent of Philip de Valois, to hold with knight's fees, advowsons and other appurtenances, unless the same be in future restored to the count or his heirs. By p.s.

Vacated because surrendered and otherwise below under the same date.

March 5. Westminster.

Pardon to William del Chastel of Welburn for all homicides, felonies, robberies and trespasses against the peace of Edward II. or of the present king, and of any consequent outlawries. By p.s.

March 18. Windsor.

Exemplification under the seal now in use of letters patent, dated 6 May, 10 Edward III. granting to Thomas de Abyngdon, clerk, the office of controller of customs in the port of Southampton for ten years.

March 18. Windsor.

Letters of licence to elect for the prioress and convent of the abbey of Wherewelle, on receipt of the letters from them announcing the death of Matilda, their abbess. By p.s.

March 6. Westminster.

Grant for life to Robert de Bredon of the office of artiller, which Nicholas Corand held in the Tower of London, with wages of 6d. a day. By p.s.

March 16. Windsor.

Protection for one year for Joan, late the wife of John Paynel, prosecuting pleas in divers of the king's courts.

March 19. Windsor.

Presentation of Thomas de Crosse to the church of Ippelpenne in the diocese of Exeter, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the abbot of Faugers being in his hands on account of the war with France. By p.s.

March 22. Windsor.

Protection until a fortnight after Easter for William Warner of Suthampton and John Cherman, and William Adam who is of the land of France, sent by certain subjects of the king, fellows of the two first lately taken and imprisoned in France, to the realm to procure their deliverance from prison, who are returning to France according to agreements made in those parts, as appears in their letters of conduct from the sheriff of Monstaillier, keeper of the prisoners. By p.s.

March 28. Westminister.

Grant to the abbot and convent of St. Edmunds, who have lent the king by the hands of Master William la Zousche, king's clerk, dean of the church of St. Peter, York, the treasurer, 200l. towards certain great sums which he will have to pay for his war in parts beyond the seas, that they shall be allowed that sum in their contingent of the second term of the third year of payment of the three-yearly tenth lately granted by the clergy, and in first terms of payment of any other tenth granted by the clergy. By K. & C.

March 20. Westminster.

William la Zousche of Haryngworth the elder, staying in England, has letters nominating Master John la Zousche and Robert de Shippeleye as his attorneys in Ireland for two years. Master Ralph Turvill, clerk, received the attorneys by writ.

March 27. Westminster.

Signification to R. bishop of Coventry and Lichfield of the royal assent to the election of Robert de Brykhull, prior of the convent of Burton-onTrent, to be abbot of that place. By p.s.

March 20. Westminster.

Mandate to William Trussel, escheator on this side Trent, for restitution of the temporalities of the house of the Holy Trinity, London, to Nicholas de London, canon of the house, whose election as prior has been confirmed by R. bishop of London, and who has done fealty to the king. By p.s.

Writ de intendendo to the tenants of the priory.

March 24. Westminster.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John Botetourte to the abbot and convent of Halesowayn of 2 acres of land in Clent and the advowson of the church of Clent and Rowelee, said to be held in chief, and for the appropriation of the church by the abbot and convent. By p.s.

March 26. Westminster.

By letters patent of 23 December last the king granted to William Barber, king's yeoman, the custody of the gate of the castle of Carlisle for life, and the said William fears that because in such letters it is not specified how much he is to have for wages there may be delay in the receipt of the same; the king, therefore, grants him 4d. a day for wages by the hands of the sheriff of Cumberland from the date of the said grant and the accustomed fees as John de Spaigne, deceased, had in the custody. By p.s.

March 2. Westminster.

Grant for life, in consideration of long service to Edward II. and the present king, to William de Horwode, king's yeoman, of an annuity of 20l. at the Exchequer. By p.s.

Vacated because surrendered and he has an assignment hereof on the issues of the county of Southampton, as appears below on the Patent Roll of this year.

April 1. Westminster.

Presentation of William de Swaveseye, vicar of the church of Priterwell in the diocese of London, to the church of Thundresle in the same diocese, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Priterwell being in his hands on account of the war with France; on an exchange of benefices with Walter de Barton.

April 1. Westminster.

Grant to the abbot and convent of Hyde by Winchester, who have lent the king 20l. by the hands of Master William la Zousche, king's clerk, the treasurer, that that sum shall be allowed them in their contingent of the second term of the third year of the last three-yearly tenth granted by the clergy. By bill of the treasurer.

Membrane 26.

March 28. Westminster.

Exemplification of (1) an inquisition made at Huntingdon on Thursday before St. Hilary, 28 Henry III. of the metes of the king's forest of Huntingdon; and (2) a plea before Roger Lestraunge, Peter de Louthe and John son of Nigel, justices appointed to hear and determine pleas of the forest, at Huntingdon, on the octave of Midsummer, 14 Edward I. showing the metes of the said forest, and that within those metes the abbot of Ramsey, by charters of Henry III. John, Henry I. Edward the Confessor and Edgar, has divers specified liberties and a liberty (banlieu) round the abbey, the metes of which liberty are defined in the plea.

[Cartularium Monasterii de Rameseia, vol. i. pp. 209–214.]

April 1. Westminster.

Presentation of Walter de Barton, parson of the church of Thundresle in the diocese of London, to the vicarage of Priterwelle in the same diocese, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities of the priory of Priterwelle being in his hands on account of the war with France; on an exchange of benefices with William de Swaveseye.

April 1. Westminster.

Notification that among other liberties which Henry III. granted to the dean and chapter of the church of St. Peter, York, it is granted that they and the canons, their successors and all their men shall be quit of toll, tallage, passage, pedage, lastage, stallage, hidage, wardage, works and aids of castles, walls, bridges, and parks, walls, dykes and stews, finding ships, building royal palaces, work and custody of castles, and from finding carriage, and that the king has confirmed the same by charter, granting further that none of these liberties shall have lapsed by disuse, and that the dean and chapter, canons and their men shall be quit of murage, pontage, pavage and panage.

Presentation of William de Stoke to the church of Clatford in the diocese of Winchester, in the king's gift by reason of the temporalities in England of the abbot of Lire being in his hands on account of the war with France.

April 1. Westminster.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by George de la Grave of Bradeweye, Joan his wife, and John his son, to the abbot and convent of Pershore, in satisfaction of 50s. of the 10l. yearly of land and rent which they have the king's licence to acquire, of three messuages, a carucate of land and 6 acres of meadow, in Bradeweye, of the clear yearly value of 34s. as appears by the inquisition.

March 31. Westminster.

Protection and safe conduct until Easter for prisoners from Normandy taken at sea as enemies of the king, now by his orders released from prison by William de Clynton, earl of Huntingdon, to be taken thither for the deliverance of Englishmen imprisoned there. By p.s.

April 2. Westminster.

Presentation of John de Lalleford to the church of Northlydeherd in the diocese of Salisbury, in the king's gift by reason of the priory of Newent being in his hands on account of the war with Philip de Valesio. By p.s.

April 2. Westminster.

Grant to William Barber, king's yeoman, to whom the king lately granted the custody of the gate of the castle of Carlisle for life but who is at present attendant upon other business for the king, that he may execute the said office by deputy for such time as he shall be absent. By p.s.

April 1. Westminster.

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by John, archbishop of Canterbury, to the abbot and convent of Faveresham of the advowsons of the churches of Bocton undre Blee and Preston by Osprenge, co. Kent, said to be held in chief, in exchange for the manor of Trynge, co. Hertford, granted to the archbishop in frank almoin; and for the appropriation of the churches by the abbot and convent. By p.s.

Licence for the alienation in frank almoin by the said abbot and convent to the archbishop of the manor of Trynge as above. By p.s.

Membrane 25.

March 28. Westminster.

Inspeximus of charters of Roger Pypard as follows: (1) granting for the good of his soul and the souls of Alice his wife, William his father, Joan his mother, Gilbert and Peter his brothers, and his ancestors and successors, to his newly founded hospital of St. Mary and St. John, Ardee, the place whereon the house is built, and the following lands, two carucates of land from his tenement of Atherde, as the bounds lie between him and Cravedune to the bounds between him and Osmund Dubleday and so to those between him and Insmotte, with the water and the part of the island pertaining to him, and on one side of the water the whole land which Machudi held, with the water and fisheries pertaining to the same; the churches of St. Mary, Atherde, with all its chapels and appurtenances, Stachkillin, and Douenachmayn, with the chapels and appurtenances; a pension of 2s. yearly in expectation of the benefice of the church aforesaid after the decease of Gilbert Pypard, parson thereof, to be paid by the latter at Midsummer; and that he and his heirs will confirm grants in frank almoin to the said house, saving foreign service and this only if royal. Witnesses, Eugenius, archbishop of Armagh, Luke, archdeacon of Armagh, Master Raguel, then the official of the lord of Armagh, Gillbert, parson of Atherde, Simon de Clinton, Peter de Maupas, Geoffrey Pypard, Gilbert Esturmin, Geoffrey de Hadesoure, Arthur the chamberlain, Richard the cook, Peter the clerk, Walter the clerk, and many others;

(2) granting, for the good of his soul and the souls of his said wife, father, brothers, ancestors and heirs, to the same the service of that carucate of land which Osmund Dubleday holds by Senles, and the land after his death with all appurtenances and liberties, in frank almoin, with liberty to stank and bring to their house the water which descends by the land of Walter le Hauberger and two streams which descend by the land of Reginald Niger to have a mill and other easements therefrom; the well called 'Lyperpatrich' with the space there assigned for a lavatory; 20 feet in breadth for a way to be made for carts between land of William Carpenter and William Raerdif, where was a dyke, to their court beyond the water, by the bridge, and all easements from Ruffa moor. Witnesses, Luke, archdeacon of Armagh, Gilbert, parson of Atherde, Thomas, the chaplain, Nicholas, the chaplain, Simon de Clinton, Peter de Maupas, Peter de Repentin, Geoffrey de Hedesore, G. Esturmi, Richard the cook, Arthur, William de Rardyf, John Pypard, Walter the clerk, and many others; and confirmation of these to the prior and brethren of the hospital and their successors saving to the king and other chief lords of the fee their due. services. By p.s. and by fine of 5 marks. Ireland

April 5. Westminster.

Licence for John Bardolf of Wyrmegeye to grant to John de Berneye, Gilbert de Hethull, parson of the church of Cantele, and John Aunterous the manors of Whynebergh and Cantele, said to be held in chief, to hold for their lives rendering to him and his executors 150l. yearly. By K.

Pardon to John, bishop of Carlisle, for taking a doe in Shirewode forest and carrying it away. By K.

April 4. Westminster.

Confirmation under the seal now used in England of letters patent under the king's seal used in Scotland, dated at Rokesburgh, 18 January, 8 Edward III. granting to Robert de Holme, king's yeoman, and his heirs three tenements in Narugate, between land sometime of Hugh Snowe and land of John Todde, a tenement in Waldenegale between land of the bridge and land of Patrick de Berewyk and another in 'la Bucherie,' between land of Simon Turnebul and land of Richard Rughpot, within the king's town of Berwick-on-Tweed, said to be now in the king's hands for certain causes; also a third part of the town of Paxton with a third part of the fishery of the places of Brade, Orrette, Streme and Bulshote, in the river Twede, appurtenances of such third part, and a moiety of a carucate of land in Paxton; and besides these a carucate of land in the town of Aldenecrawe, forfeited to the king by the rebellion of Robert de Paxton. By p.s.

April 6. Westminster.

Grant to the king's brother Reginald, duke of Gueldres, of the marriage of Margaret, daughter and heir of William de Burgo, earl of Ulster, tenant in chief, for his son Edward. By K.

April 6. Westminster.

Writ de intendendo to William de la Vale in favour of Henry de Percy with respect to his homages and services due for tenements in Brampton; the king having by letters patent granted in fee to the said Henry these with all other fees in the county of Northumberland, which escheated by the rebellion of Patrick de Dunbar, earl of March.

The like to the following:—

Thomas Grei the elder, with respect to his tenements in Midelton and Rodom.

William de Felton, with respect to his tenements in Edelyngham, Lemothton and Neuton.

Robert de Fenewyk, with respect to tenements which he and Isabella his wife hold in Wotton.

John Heyron, with respect to his tenements in Higgeleye.

April 8. Westminster.

Whereas the king by letters patent lately appointed Maurice de Berkele to hold the castle and manor of Brymmesfeld, co. Gloucester, which came to him by the forfeiture of John Mautravers, at the rent of 28l. 10s. and whereas on 15 November last Maurice surrendered these; the king, in regard to the great place held by the said Maurice as well in his wars as in his other business, has granted in fee to him the castle and manor to hold with the knight's fees, advowsons, parks, woods, warrens, fisheries and other appurtenances by the services due, quit of the said rent. He has also given to him the issues of the castle and manor from 15 November. By p.s.

April 8. Westminster.

Pardon to Ralph ap Eynon and Joan, late the wife of John Ispar, tenant in chief, for intermarrying without the king's licence. By p.s.

April 1. Westminster.

Pardon, in consideration of a fine made by Richard Hilte, Joan his wife, and Joan Olyver, of the trespass of Walter Oliver, brother of the two last, whose heirs they are, for acquiring in fee from Talbolus de Hyntelesham 20s. 4d. of rent in Hyntelesham, held in chief of Edward I. and entering therein without licence; and restitution of the same to them. By fine of 20s. Norfolk.

April 7. Westminster.

Whereas Nicholas de Stapleton has demised for twenty years, whereof six are expired, to John de Thornton of Coppendale, nine messuages, nine tofts, nine crofts, and nineteen bovates of land, in Suthbrun and Tilbethorpe, said to be held in chief, and for his greater security therein has granted to him an estate in fee in the same for the term, without licence; the king of special grace has pardoned this trespass. By p.s.