Chapter acts: 1511-12

Calendar of the Manuscripts of the Dean and Chapter of Wells: Volume 2. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1914.

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'Chapter acts: 1511-12', in Calendar of the Manuscripts of the Dean and Chapter of Wells: Volume 2, (London, 1914) pp. 224-230. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/wells-mss/vol2/pp224-230 [accessed 25 March 2024]

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1510–1511.

1510, St. Jerome's day, Sept. 30.—Collation to priories, chantries and offices, as before.—ƒo. 182.

Clerk of the fabric: Pomeray.

Communar: Capron.

Sub-treasurer: Ferr'.

Escheator: nominated by the vicars, Abbot, Godard and Weston; chosen by the canons, Weston.

Tabeller: Mores.

1510, Oct. 1.—Mr. Robert Gumby, canon residentiary, was the possessor of a canonical house in Le Mountrey Lane, from the Annunciation B.V.M. last to Michaelmas last, granted to him by the chapter, he paying 13s. 4d. for the half year; he now undertakes to pay 20s. for the same house, for one whole year to Michaelmas next, and the like in every year following, until he can be provided with or acquire another canonical house of his own. He may let the said canonical house to a tenant during the same period, and may have the use of it to make his residence in.—ƒo. 182d.

1510, Oct. 15.—Agreed that on the 17th inst. Mr. Reynold West, the sub-dean, in the name of the dean and chapter, should continue the visitation of the college of annuellars, begun by the dean on Aug. 19 last. The dean was not present.—ƒo. 183d.

John Harman, vicar-choral, was charged with having committed adultery with one Maude, and having a child by her. He confessed, and was excommunicated. On Oct. 26 he was absolved from the excommunication. He was ordered to go before the cross in the procession in the cathedral on Sunday next, the 27th, in his surplice, without his habit, and with a "halywaterboket" in his hand; after the procession, to resume his habit and sit in his stall; and he must do the same on the Wednesday and Friday in the second week following.—ƒo. 184.

1510, Nov. 16.—John Hampton admitted a vicar non-perpetual.—ƒo. 184d.

1510, Dec. 7.—Sir John Champernoun otherwise Chamborne, chaplain, presented to the parish church or chapel with cure [capella curata] of Estlambroke, vacant by the death of Sir Robert Bekkeswyke.—ƒo. 185.

1510, Dec. 22, 24.—Confirmation of a lease, dated Oct. 12, by Hadrian, cardinal and bishop, to Peter Hughson of the parish of St. Clement Danes, tailor, of two messuages in the said parish, between the cardinal's tenement where Oliver Moriell, crossbowmaker, now lives, on the east, and the cardinal's tenement where Nicholas Haddef now lives on the west, and the cardinal's stable on the south, and the king's highway on the north. To hold for 40 years, at a rent of 3l., all repairs and maintenance by the lessee.—ƒo. 185d.

1510–11, Jan. 1.—Ordered that no canon of Wells chosen to be steward shall hereafter grant to any person the reversions of lands or tenements, nor by himself make fines of lands and tenements, nor demise farms of benefices, unless he first announce in chapter the names of the persons and the sum offered by them, and obtains the consent of a majority, &c. He shall not grant a license to marry to any widow, unless she, in full court or before the dean and chapter, surrender her holding, &c.—ƒo. 186d.

Any steward contravening this decree shall for the first time lose half of the liberty of 20 days granted to him by reason of his office, &c.—ƒo. 187.

1510–11, Jan. 2.—Mr. Roger Churche appointed steward for three years. The canons residentiary also appointed him their official to take knowledge of, hear and proceed in all causes, suits and business in all jurisdictions, peculiars or spiritual, of Northcory, Wynsham, Nicholascombes, Cheddar, Lydeard Bishop's and Lovyngton, and to determine them; also to inquire into, correct and punish all crimes, &c, to admit proof of wills, to grant administrations, to receive perquisites and to give acquittances, rendering a faithful account.—ƒo. 187d.

1510–11, Jan. 11.—William Villers, clerk, admitted a canon, and installed by proxy in the prebend of Tymbercombe, vacant by the death of Mr. James Villers.—ƒo. 187.

Mr. John Bekham is granted all days of grace, cum fructu et cotidianis distribucionibus, and also with the obit of Sir Thomas Bekyngton, so long as he shall be absent on the business of the church.

1510–11, Jan. 25.—Sir William Champernoun, chaplain, presented to the perpetual chantry at the altar of St. Kalixtus, founded for the soul of Sir Henry Husee, sometime dean.—ƒo. 187d.

1510–11, Feb. 18.—Master John Chamber installed by proxy in the treasurship, with the consent of the chapter and by the authority of the bishop, testified by his letter to the dean and chapter.—ƒo. 188.

1511, April 1.—Mr. Thomas Goldwege, canon residentiary, presented to the parish church of Shepham, vacant by the death of Sir William Oldesworthy, the last rector.

Mr. John Wilmote, in decretis baccalarius, collated to the chantry of Bishop Erghum at the altar of St. Edmund in the nave, vacant by the resignation of Sir J. Evan.—ƒo. 188d.

1511, April 7.—Sir Walter Hancokk, chaplain, collated to one of the four chantries founded for the soul of Bishop Bubbwith, vacant by the resignation of Mr. John Wilmot.

1511, April 15.—Richard Antell admitted as an altarist.

1511, April 16.—Agreed that the wood [silva] in Estpakk of Estcory be sold by the steward, to the best profit of the chapter.—ƒo. 189.

A writ called quo jure is to be obtained,

The obit of Mr. Hugh Sugar is to be continued every year.

1511, May 17.—John Grove admitted a perpetual vicar.

1511, May 26.—Grant to Mr. Roger Churche of the nomination to the chantry founded in the churchyard of the parish church of Northcory, vacant by the resignation of Sir J. Maunfeld.

1511, June 5.—Mr. William Horsey, decretorum doctor, admitted a canon, and installed by proxy in the prebend of Wedmore IV, by the authority of the bishop.

Sir John Pope, annuellar of the college, and chaplain of one of the four Bubwith chantries, has leave of absence for a time on account of sickness.

1511, July 7.—Sir John Dun admitted a vicar non-perpetual.—ƒo. 189d.

1511, July 15.—John Fox, clerk, admitted a canon, and installed by proxy in the prebend of Hengestrige, vacant by the resignation [death, in margin] of Mr. Thomas Harryes.

1511, Sept. 2.—Sir Roger Preston admitted a perpetual vicar.

1511, Sept. 12.—Confirmation of a lease, dated Feb. 3 last, from the cardinal and bishop to John Sclater, sadler, of a messuage called The Cardinalles Hatt, in the parish of St. Clement Danes, lying between a tenement of the cardinal's where William Potter lives on the east, a tenement of John Lovell's where Peter Forton, bokebynder, lives on the west, the wall of the cardinal's place and the wall of Strande on the south, and the king's highway on the north; for 40 years from Michaelmas last, rent 5 marks, lessee doing repairs. Dated at London.—ƒo. 190.

Confirmation of a lease, dated April 8 last, from the cardinal and bishop to John Coke, of a messuage and garden, where John now lives, in the parish of St. Clement Danes, lying between the tenement of the cardinal's where Thomas Ferlyng now lives on the west, another tenement of the cardinal's where Richard Takill now lives on the east, the wall of the place and the hall of the mansion of the cardinal on the south, and the king's highway on the north; for 40 years from the Nativity of St. John Baptist next, rent 40s., lessee doing repairs. Dated at London.—ƒo. 191.

Confirmation of a lease, dated April 10 last, from the cardinal and bishop to Thomas Hunter, of a messuage where he now lives, in the parish of St. Clement Danes, lying between a tenement of the cardinal's where Henry Savell now lives on the west, another tenement of the cardinal's where John Dekynson now lives on the east, the wall of the place and hall of the cardinal's mansion on the south, and the king's highway on the north; for 40 years from the Nativity of St. John Baptist next, rent 20s., lessee doing repairs. Dated at London.—ƒo. 192.

1511–1512.

1511, St. Jerome's day, Sept. 30.—Collation to priories, chantries and offices, as before.—ƒo. 193.

Clerk of the fabric: Pomerey.—ƒo. 194d.

Communar: Capron.

Sub-treasurer: Ferr'.

Escheator: nominated by the vicars, Weston, Mores and Abbot; chosen by the canons, Weston.

Tabeller: Mores.

Baron of the exchequer: the lord [bishop] of Tine.

Auditors: Edmundes and Gumby.

1511, Sept. 30.—Sir Robert Webbe, chaplain, nominated to the parish church or chapel with cure [capella curata] of Estlambroke, vacant by the resignation of Sir John Champernoun otherwise Chambourn.

1511, Oct. 1.—The dean delivered two acquittances for Alverton to Mr. Thomas Goldwege. —ƒo. 195.

Mr. Thomas Goldwege and Mr. Robert Gumby to produce on the 11th inst. the corrected indentures of the things and jewels in the treasury.

Every vicar must give a quarter's notice before he leaves.

1511, Oct. 4.—Sir Thomas Draper, chaplain, presented to the perpetual chantry at the altar of St. Kalixtus, founded for the soul of Henry Husee, sometime dean.

1511, Oct. 18.—John Jonys admitted a vicar non-perpetual.
ƒo. 197d.

1511, Oct. 30.—Mr. Roger Churche, vicar-general in spirituals, in his ordinarial visitation, agreed that Sir John Godard should be master of the schools, if Mr. Robert Dykar would consent, and should have the stall of St. Andrew. The said Sir John had license not to come to matins in the night, except on principal feasts, greater doubles and processions, but he may have commons as the other vicars. He shall begin to keep school on the feast of SS. Philip and James [May 1] next, and after that, for 6 years, if he shall do well.—ƒo. 197d.

Ordered that no canon residentiary shall receive any servant expelled from the service of another canon residentiary, without the consent of such canon, on pain of losing his cotidians for a month.

1511, Oct. 31.—John Harman, vicar-choral, warned to abstain from the company of one Maude, staying with Stephen, the bishop of Tine's servant, on pain of losing his habit.

1511, Nov. 8.—The ordinances of Bishop Bekyngton's chantry were read by the dean.—ƒo. 198.

Est Stoke Park granted to William Northover.

1511, Nov. 27.—Agreed that William Northover shall have Est Stoke park.

The wardship of a girl called Imberford was granted to the dean for 5l. which was to be divided inter residentes.

Mr. T. Goldwege may have 2 oaks, John Edmundes 2, and John Bekham one, at Wynscombe.

[? 1511–12,] July [? Jan.] 1.—Agreed that if 20l. can be had for Whitechurche, the steward shall let it to farm.—ƒo. 198d.

1511–12, Jan. 5.—Canons Hugh Yng and Roger Church appointed proctors both for parliament and convocation; they shall have all days of grace in complement of their great residence, without cotidians.

1511–12, Jan. 17.—Mr. Roger Churche, vicar-general, said that he had funds in his hands of the income belonging to the cbapel of B.V.M. behind the high altar; Mr. W. Mors, another vicar-general, said that he had in his hands 26s. 8d. They would spend these on the repairs, &c. of the chapel, if the chapter would warrant and defend them; and the chapter agreed.

1511–12, Jan. 26.—Agreed that Mr. Copland, proctor of the court of Canterbury, shall be proctor for the chapter in the cause concerning Mr. Carowe. The dean shall have from the chapter [the costs of] the citation and also 6s. 8d. which he paid the sheriff.—ƒo. 199.

They gave power to Mr. John Bekham to sell grain [grana] at Wynscombe.

The widow of Wynscombe may have 2 elms, on condition that she puts two others in their place.

Sir Richard Pomerey shall well and sufficiently make the "whyrlgog" opposite the gate of the archdeaconry. The gate near the entrance to the Camerey to be locked [seratur].

1511–12, March 13.—The bishop of Tine and Mr. John Edmundes deputed to ride to Ilchestre, to solicit in all matters concerning assizes for the cathedral and chapter, with general and special power to send, provide or do all things necessary about the same, as in victuals, rewards, &c.; wishing Robert Whityng and some other to be our solicitors [?; solitarios for solicitores] in the premises.

1512, April 1.—The communar is to mend or cause to be mended the pipe by which the course of the water descends in every house of the New Work; and also to see that a wall be well and properly made this side of the road or near the road at the head of the gardens belonging to the tenants of the New Work; also to cleanse or cause to be cleansed the dung lying in the same place, and to mend and new make a wall within the "wyrlgoge" near the exchange [mutarium] or house where John Howse lately dwelt.—ƒo. 199d.

1512, May 3.—Agreed to confirm the bishop's grant of Westbury Park, and to seal it with the common seal of the chapter, out of special regard [?; ad contemplationem specialem] for Mr. Polidor Virgil, archdeacon of Wells, the bishop's proctor; but only on condition that the said Mr. Polidor, as such proctor, shall seal a collation to Mr. W. Mors, canon residentiary, for life, of the canonical house in which he now lives, and that the under-mentioned T. Broke shall pay to the chapter for sealing the grant 26s. 8d., and to the chapter scribe 3s. 4d., and for the keys [?; pro clavibus] 16d. The grant follows.

1511–12, Jan. 8.—Grant by the bishop to Thomas Broke, for his good service, of the office of keeper of the park of Westbury, co. Somerset, to hold to him for life, and to be exercised by him or his sufficient deputy, with the yearly wages of 58s. 8d. (whereof 6s. 8d. is for shoe-leather [pro calciatura]) and all other profits and emoluments anciently belonging to that office. Also, demise to the said Thomas, for life, of the herbage and pannage of the said park, reserving sufficient for our game [pro feris nostris], paying the same rent as other parkers have been wont to pay. He may not sell, alien or pledge the office, without license. Power reserved to resume possession of the herbage and pannage, at the pleasure of the bishop or his successors, for the sustentation of their own animals for their own use.—ƒo. 200.

1512, [? May 3].—Mr. John Edmundes deputed to ride to London and to solicit divers matters concerning the chapter; he shall have all days of grace in complement of his great residence, with cotidians, and shall be allowed 3s. 4d. a day for the expenses of himself and his servants.—ƒo. 201.

The bishop of Tine deputed to ride to Lord Fitzwaren, Byconaller and other places, to communicate and solicit divers matters and causes concerning the chapter; he shall have 10 days of grace in complement of his great residence, sine fructu.

1512, May 16.—Mr. Robert Becansall, sacre pagine doctor, installed by proxy as succentor, pursuant to mandate of the bishop.

1512, July 1.—Grant of 34 days of grace, sine fructu, to the dean, in complement of his residence, in recompense of his labours at London on the church's business during the time of parliament and convocation.—ƒo. 201d.

Grant of 46 days, sine fructu, to Mr. Peter Carsleghe, in recompense of certain burdens which he voluntarily undertook, in doing certain repairs within the churches and chapels in the parish of Northcory. The communar is ordered to insert these days in the alphabet of governors [?; in alphabeto presidencium] in the term of St. John.

Grant of 46 days to be counted next year, after Michaelmas, viz.: 20 cum pleno fructu and 26 sine fructu, to Mr. Peter Carsleghe, in complement of his residence for that year, for the like cuase.

1512, July 7.—Sir John Dun admitted a perpetual vicar.—ƒo. 201.