Charters: Nos. 401-500 (1375-1400)

Nos. 401–500 (1375–1400)

401. 1375.—Mandate by the official of the court of Canterbury to Sir William Camel, precentor of Wells, Sir John Waryn and Richard Carlton, canons of Wells, and others, in favour of the claims of the Ven. Master Stephen Pempel, dean of Wells, against John [Harewell], bishop of Bath and Wells. Dated, London, nones of June, 1375.

Pointed oval seal; an uncertain ecclesiastical subject; in base under an arch, a half length figure.

402. 1376.—Lease by Walter Peytevyn and Margaret his wife, to Sir Walter Hethenham, canon of Wells, for his life, of a tenement in Chamberlaynstret, Wells; if Walter die within 40 years, his heirs, executors or assigns, may hold up to the end of 40 years from the date hereof; paying yearly 20s. to the lessors, 3d. to the bishop of Bath and Wells, and 6s. 8d. to the church of St. Andrew. Witnesses: Geoffrey Schirigg, Henry Bouedych, Nicholas Cristesham, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Michaelmas, 50 Edw. III.

Two small round seals.

• (1) In carved tracery a head, ? St. Veronica's handkerchief with the Holy Face; . . . [c]hriste . . .
• (2) A small bird.

403. 1377–8.—Copy of the will of John Gy of Wells, containing various pious bequests. If he return from over seas, to be buried in the churchyard of St. Cuthbert's, Wells; tenement at Biestewalles to be sold; another tenement to Cristina daughter of Thomas de Wodeforde for life, and then to be sold; other tenements and goods to be sold; proceeds to be distributed for my soul and the souls of my ancestors. William Banastre and John Knyth, executors. Dated, Wells, Tuesday, first week of Lent, 1377.

404. 1377.—Grant by Robert de Bykenalre, chaplain, and Roger Bayllyf of Torveston, to John de Bykenalre, son and heir of John de Bykenalre, and Joan his wife, their heirs and assigns, of all their lands and possessions in Somerset, which they hold by grant from the said John, son and heir of John de Bykenalre. Witnesses: John Roche, Simon Bryt, Adam Pavely, Oliver Hywyssch, and Henry Langbrok. Dated, Bykenalre, Monday before St. Barnabas, Apostle, 51 Edw. III.

Two seals.

• (1) Broken, shield shaped; an animal [? a Paschal lamb] on a chief with letters ies . . .
• (2) Round; an eagle displayed; sig' rog'i . . .

405. 1377.—Lease by the president and chapter of Wells, to John Glovere of Wyvelescombe and Joan his wife, for their lives, of the manor of Okhampton; rent 100s. Dated, Chapterhouse, 30 September, 1377.

Round seal; j g in monogram.

406. 1378–9.—Copy of a letter of "intendance" made by David Flecchere and Thomas Cook, chaplain, to John Buterleigh and Thomas de Erlestoke, chaplain, concerning the acquisition of a reversion of lands in New Sarum and Wells, sold by Agnes widow of John de Oxenford to Buterleigh and Erlestoke. Witnesses: John Shoune, mayor of Sarum, John Monyers, William Cokerel, [and others]. Dated, New Sarum, Monday after the Conversion of St. Paul, 2 Ric. II.

Round seal; in a double canopied niche, the Annunciation of the Virgin; sigillv' maioris sarrvm.

407. 1379.—Copy, under the seal of the mayoralty of the city of New Sarum, of a power of attorney by David Flecchere and Thomas Cook, chaplain, to Peter Upton, servant of John Buterleigh of New Sarum, to receive seisin of lands and tenements lately granted to them in New Sarum and Wells, by Agnes widow of John de Oxenford. Dated, New Sarum, Wednesday after St. Maurus, abbat, 2 Ric. II.

408. 1379.—Copy, under the seal of the mayoralty of the city of New Sarum, of a power of attorney by Agnes widow of John de Oxenford, late citizen of New Sarum, to Nicholas Cristesham of Wells, to deliver to David Flecchere and Thomas Cook, chaplain, seisin of all her lands and tenements in Wells. Dated, New Sarum, Wednesday after St. Maurus, abbat, 2 Ric. II.

Seal of the mayoralty of New Sarum, imperfect.

409. 1379–80.—General release by Peter de Yevelton, to Hugh Durburgh, knt., John FitzPayn, knt., Peter Bratton, Henry Seynt John, [and 33 others], of all actions against them, by reason of certain inquisitions and juries, in which they were concerned [transierunt] and were sworn, between the dean and chapter of the cathedral church of Wells and the said Peter. Witnesses: Henry Percehay, Thomas Fichet, John Lorty, knts., [and others]. Dated, 10 February, 3 Ric. II.

Round seal; in a gothic compartment, and suspended from a tree, a shield of arms, two bars nebuly, and a canton; or perhaps barry nebuly of 6. s. petri. de. yeveltune.

410. 1380.—Grant by David Flecchere and Thomas Cook, chaplain, to Thomas Tannere, burgess of Wells, and Isabel his wife, their heirs and assigns, of a corner tenement with a cellar and shops, situate near St. Andrew's churchyard in Wells, formerly of John de Oxenford, skinner, citizen of New Sarum, deceased. We have caused the seal of the mayoralty of the city of New Sarum to be affixed. Witnesses: William Warmwell [?], mayor and coroner of Salisbury, Nicholas Taillour, Walter Ryborgh, Thomas Foket, and William Dunkyrton, citizens of Salisbury, Nicholas de Cristesham, Henry Bouedich, and Thomas de Mertok, burgesses of Wells. Dated, New Sarum, Monday after St George the martyr, 3 Ric. II.

• (1) Round seal; the letter d, crowned.
• (2) As no. 406.
• (3) Round seal; a tonsured head to the right, foliage in background; capvt sacerdotis dei.

411. 1380.—Release by John Buterleigh and Thomas de Erlestoke, chaplain, to Thomas Tanner, burgess of Wells, and Isabel his wife, their heirs and assigns, of all right to a corner tenement with cellar and shops in Wells, near St. Andrew's churchyard, which Thomas and Isabel had by feoffment of David Flechere and Thomas Cook, chaplain. Witnesses: John Panes of Wyke, Nicholas Cristesham, Henry Bouedych, [and others]. Dated, Saturday before SS. Philip and James, 3 Ric. II.

Two round seals; (1) a crowned i between two stars, standing upon the letter b which is lying on its back.
(2) A lombardic t.

412. 1380.—Lease by John Weylonde, knt., to Walter Horyg and Alice his wife, for their lives, of a tenement in Loxton, and pasture for forty sheep on the hill; rent 3s. 9 ¼d. Witnesses: Roger le Walsh of Hinton, Richard Deneys, Richard de Oldemexen, [and others]. Dated, Loxton, Friday after the Assumption of the Virgin, 4 Ric. II.

413. 1381.—Acquittance by Thomas Salman, attorney of Sir Thomas Fychet, knt., son of Sir Thomas Fychet, to Sir Thomas Curteys, Thomas Newman, Symon Erchesfont and John Tyntenhull, perpetual vicars of Wells, for 23l. 6s. 8d. in part payment of 50 marks. Sealed with the seal of Thomas Mount, canon. Dated, Wells, the Translation of St. Martin, 5 Ric. II.

414. 1381.—Lease by the president and chapter of Wells, decano in remotis agente, to Thomas Jay, burgess of Wells, Juliana his wife, and Joan their daughter, for their lives, of a toft in la Mullelane, Wells; rent for first 14 years, 20d., afterwards 6s. 8d. Witnesses: Nicholas Crystesham, Henry Bouedych, Richard Ferour, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Monday after St. Martin, 5 Ric. II.

Round seal; an ornamental s.

414. 1381.—Grant by John de Weylond, knt., lord of Loxton, to Edith daughter of Alan de Weylond, of a tenement in Loxton. Dated, Loxton, Friday after St. Benedict, abbat, 5 Ric. II.

415. 1382.—Lease by John de Weylond, knt., to Robert Colyne and Agnes his wife, nativa, for their lives, of five acres of land and meadow in Loxton; rent 3s. 4d.; and granting the manumission of the said Agnes. Dated, Loxton, Friday after Lady Day, 5 Ric. II.

Round seal; a lombardic n.

416. 1382.—Licence in mortmain from Richard II, at the request of Queen Anne, and in consideration of 20 marks received from the vicars of the New Close, Wells Cathedral, to William Odecombe, John Tyntenhull, John Baryngton and Richard Wynchecombe, clerks, that they may grant to the dean and chapter of Wells an acre of land with appurtenances in Alwyneshagh, and the advowson of Kyngeston, co. Somerset, held of the crown as of the honor of Walyngford, to be held by the dean and chapter, to the use of the said vicars and in aid of their sustentation. Dated, 13 Oct., 6 Ric. II.

417. 1382.—Lease by John Weylonde, knt., lord of Loxton, to John Agas and Agnes his wife, for their lives, of a tenement which John Mallerbe late held, and 5 acres of land and meadow in Loxton; rent 6s. 8d. Witnesses: Richard Oldemixen, John Oldemixen, John Mallewyne, William Frie, [and others]. Dated, Loxton, Sunday after St. Thomas Apostle, 6 Ric, II.

418. 1383.—Manumission of Edith and Maude Geryng of Loxton, his natives, by John de Weyland, knt. Witnesses: William Cokur, John Hampton, Roger Walshe, [and others]. Dated, Loxton, Invention of Holy Cross, 6 Ric. II.

Round seal: in an oval gothic compartment, a chalice with a cross in it; below, the sacred monogram ihc.

419. 1383.—Lease by Thomas de Sudburia, the dean, and the chapter of Wells, to Thomas Fostebury, Agnes his wife, and Joan their daughter, of a tenement in Byestewall, Wells, for their lives; rent 20s. payable to our escheator. Witnesses: Sirs William Cammel, precentor, Thomas Spert, chancellor, Thomas Mount, John Wareyn, Walter Wyncalton, canons of Wells. Dated, Chapterhouse, Wednesday after St. James, Apostle, 1383.

420. 1383.—Grant by John de Chidiok the elder, knt., to Sirs William Odecumb, John Tyntenhulle, John Baryngton, and Richard Wynchecombe, and the heirs and assigns of William, of a yearly rent of 20l. in his manors of Cotteleygh and Buchum, co. Dorset; on this condition, that so long as they hold a certain acre of land in Alwynsheigh, co. Somerset, lying in a culture called Hangerlond, called Seynt Jonys acre, and the advowson and patronage of the church of St. John the Evangelist and All Saints at Kyngeston, in the same manor, in peace, without being removed by any heir of the grantor's, the said rent should not be paid or levied. Witnesses: Mr. Henry Nithaven [?], Walter atte Moure, John Benyn, and Peter Blount. Dated, Alwynsheigh, 27 Aug., 7 Ric. II.

Round seal; within a gothic border a shield of arms; an escutcheon within an orle of eight martlets; s' joh'is de chidiok.

421. 1383.—Confirmation by John Chydyok the younger, knt., son and heir apparent of John de Chydyok the elder, knt., of a grant dated 28 Aug., 7 Ric. II [1383], to Sirs William Odecumbe, canon of Wells, John Tyntenhull, John Baryngton and Richard Wynchecumbe, vicars in the same church, of an acre of land in his manor of Alwynsheygh, co. Somerset, situate in Hangerlond, called Seint Jonis acre, together with the advowson of the church of St. John the Evangelist and All Saints at Kyngeston, in the same manor, in the diocese of Bath and Wells, to which grant John Beauchamp, John Strech, and John Myret, knts., and others, were witnesses. Witnesses: Giles Deaubenay, John Beauchamp, John Strech, knts., [and others]. Dated, 5 Nov., 7 Ric. II.

Round seal: in tracery a shield of arms; an escutcheon within an orle of eight martlets. Legend uncertain.

422. 1384.—Grant by John Rooke, chaplain, and William Smyth of Dynre, to William Mulewarde of Dynre and Alice his wife, their heirs and assigns, of a tenement and lands in Prestely, in the parish of Doultyng, which we lately had of the gift of the said William. Witnesses: John Panes, Walter Foulbroke, John Wyke, [and others]. Dated, Prestely, 12 April, 7 Ric. II.

423. 1384.—Lease by John de Compton, chaplain, to John Spray of Woky, and his first wedded [primo ducte] wife, for their lives, of a garden in Woky, extending from the High street to Overstrete, on which to build a house; rent 16d. Witnesses: John atte Chapelle, William Frankeleyn, Richard Prentyz, [and others]. Dated, Woky, Wednesday, morrow of the Invention of Holy Cross, 7 Ric. II.

424. 1384.—Power of attorney by the dean and chapter of Wells, to John Beauchamp, knt., John Benyn, Nicholas Bolour, and John Knolle, to receive seisin of an acre of land in Alwynshegh and the advowson of Kyngeston church, co. Somerset, given by William Odecumb, John Tyntenhull, John Baryngton and Richard Wynchecomb, clerks. Dated, Chapterhouse, 11 May, 7 Ric. II.

425. 1384.—Grant by William Odecumbe, John Tyntenhull, John Baryngton, and Richard Wynchecumbe, clerks, to the dean and chapter of Wells, of an acre of land with appurtenances in Alwynshegh, co. Somerset, with the advowson of Kyngeston church, to be appropriated for the use of the vicars of the said church, the revenues to be expended at the discretion of John [Harewell], bishop of Bath and Wells, the said dean and chapter, and the prior and convent of Bath. Et quia sigilla nostra pluribus sunt incognita, ideo ad majorem noticiam sigillum commune burgensii Wellensis apponi procuravimus. Witnesses: John de Chydeok, Giles Deaubenay, John Strecch, John Beauchamp, John Weylond, knts., [and others]. Dated, 10 May, 7 Ric. II.

Three round seals;

• (1) an Agnus Dei; ecce agnvs dei.
• (2) St. Katherine with her wheel [?], in a garden, legend uncertain.
• (3) Seal of the burgesses of Wells.

426. 1384.—Power of attorney by William Odecomb, John Tyntenhull, John Baryngton and Richard Wynchecomb to William Taylour, vicar of Ilemyster, and Ralph de Kyngestan, to deliver seisin to the dean and chapter of Wells of an acre of land in the manor of Alwynshegh, Somerset, and the advowson of Kyngestan church, within the same manor. Dated, 11 May, 7 Ric. II.

Four seals;

• (1) oval, St. Andrew and St. Paul (?) in a double niche, below, a kneeling figure. Legend obliterated.
• (2) As no. 427, (1).
• (3) As no. 425, (1).
• (4) As no. 425, (2).

427. 1384.—Duplicate of no. 426.

Two round seals;

• (1) in a carved gothic trefoil, a shield with indistinct device. sigi . . . iohannis tint . . .
• (2) As no. 425, (1).

428. 1384.—Deed poll by Thomas de Sudbury, dean of the church of Wells, and the chapter and college of the same church, who held many lands and tenements in the manor of Burnham, Somerset, of Sir William de Mountagu, earl of Salisbury; which said manor the earl lately had by grant from Thomas de Graundson, knt., and has since granted it by deed and fine to Dame Margaret, late wife of the said Thomas, who granted it by charter to Nicholas de Carreu the elder, Nicholas his son, and William de Carreu, son of John de Carreu, knt., and the heirs of Nicholas the elder. The dean and chapter acknowledge that they are attorned of their fealty [attournes de nostre feolte] to the last mentioned grantees, for all the said lands, etc., in Burnham. Witnesses: John Tryvet, knt., Robert de Orchard, Thomas Knoiel, [and others]. Dated, Wells, 20 May, 7 Ric. II. French.

Common seal of the dean and chapter: fragmentary.

429. 1384.—Letters patent of John [Harewell], bishop of Bath and Wells, appropriating the vicarage of Kyngestan church to the dean and chapter of Wells, for the use and emolument of the vicars choral, and subject to a payment of 9l. 6s. 8d. to certain vicars choral celebrating various masses, including masses for the state of King Richard and Queen Anne, the bishop, Sir John Chynnok, abbat of Glastonbury, and for the souls of Sir Hugh Courtenay, late earl of Devon, and others [named], and subject also to pensions of 2s. to the bishop and his successors, 4s. to the dean and chapter, and 2s. to the archdeacon of Taunton.

Subjoined are the ratifications by Thomas de Sudburia, the dean, and the chapter of Wells, John [de Berewike], the prior, and the chapter of Bath, and Thomas de Sowtham, archdeacon of Oxford, proctor of the cardinal archdeacon of Taunton. Dated, Woky manor, 12 August, 1384.

430. 1384.—Grant by John [Harewell], bishop of Bath and Wells, (in consideration of a petition by William Odecumbe and William Cokham, canons of Wells, setting forth the poverty of the vicars-choral of Wells) of the church of Kyngestan, whose revenues are valued at 20 marks sterling, to the dean and chapter of Wells, for the use and benefit of the vicars-choral; the bishop reserving to himself, with the express sanction of the dean and chapter, the yearly sum of 2s., to the dean and chapter the yearly sum of 4s., and to the archdeacon of Taunton the yearly sum of 2s.

The grant is also subject to a charge of 9l. 6s. 8d., to be paid by the communar of Wells Cathedral for the time being, for the following purpose: for the celebration of a daily mass by a vicar-choral, being in priest's orders, at the altar of St. Katherine the Virgin juxta Jesinam, at the first sound of the bell of the Blessed Mary, called Knollyng, and other masses for King Richard, Anne his wife, John Chynnok, abbat of Glastonbury, for John the above mentioned bishop on his death, Hugh Courtenay, earl of Devon, and others [named]; for which services the vicars-choral shall receive 12d. every week. The balance of the 9l. 6s. 8d. is to be spent in alms, the lighting of lamps before certain shrines, bell-ringing, and other offices.

With the attestations of Robert atte SIo, notary public of the diocese of Bath and Wells, Thomas de Sudburia, dean of Wells, John, prior of the priory church of Bath, and Thomas de Sowtham, archdeacon of Oxford, and proctor of the cardinal archdeacon of Taunton. Witnesses: John Grene, canon of Wells, John Walrond, rector of Jevelton, John Brokman, vicar of Huwyssh. Dated, Woky manor, 12 August, 1384.

431. 1384.—Lease by Thomas de Sudbury, dean of Wells, and the chapter, to William Wreyntemour and Joan his wife, of the manor of Okhampton, near Wyvelescombe, Somerset, for their lives, rent 100s. They may cut timber for repairs by the view of the steward, and underwood for hedging and fuel [pro clausure et focale]; power reserved to cut and sell wood and timber. Dated, Chapterhouse, Wells, Thursday after St. Thomas the Apostle, 1384.

Round seal, obliterated.

432. 1384–5.—Grant by Margery atte Sloo, to John Wareyn, Walter Wynkaulton, and John Upton, canons of Wells, their heirs and assigns, of a rent of 3s. 9d. paid by John Roddeleye for a burgage which he holds for life in Nywport, with reversion of the same; also a rent of 18d. paid by William Love for lands which he holds for life in Langedonne in the hundred of Northcory, with reversion of the same. Witnesses: Sir John Beauchamp, Sir John Lortye, knts., Peter Yevelton, Hugh Caucy, [and others]. Dated, Northcory, Tuesday before the Purification, 8 Ric. II.

433. 1384–5.—Acquittance by John Rodeneye, knt., to the dean and chapter of Wells, by the hands of Sir John Tyntenhull, their communar, for 60s. for all arrears of rent for a tenement in High st., Wells. Dated, Bacwell, 16 Feb., 8 Ric. II.

434. 1384.—Recital and confirmation by William [Courtenay], archbishop of Canterbury, of the appropriation of the living of Kyngestan, for the benefit of the vicars-choral of the New Close, Wells. Dated, Wells, 10 Sept., 1384, in our provincial visitation.

435. 1385.—Faculty granted by Thomas de Sudbury, LL.D., the dean, and the chapter of Wells, to Thomas Ellewyll and Nicholas Face, perpetual vicars in the cathedral church, and principals of the common hall of the New Close of the vicars, to take possession of the parish church of Kyngestan, in the diocese of Bath and Wells, appropriated to the use of the vicars, and now vacant by the resignation of Master Robert Shetern, late rector of the same. Dated, Chapterhouse, 19 Sept., 1385.

Common seal of the chapter.

436. 1385.—Notarial instrument recording the resignation by Robert Scheterne into the hands of John [Harewell], bishop of Bath and Wells, in his principal chamber situate with his manor of Woky, of the living of Kyngstan; and the appropriation of the same for the use of the vicars-choral of Wells, in the presence of Sir William Odecumbe, Master John Upton, canons of Wells, John Beynin, Nicholas Bolour, men of letters, Robert Wellesbourne, John Baryngton, and William Horsford, notaries public. Dated 19 Sept., 1385. Mutilated.

Notarial signum of John de Baryngton.

437. 1385.—Notarial instrument testifying that Thomas Ellewyll, vicar of the church of Wells, and proctor of the dean and chapter, entered and took possession of the living of Kyngestan, Somerset, on the voluntary resignation of the rector, Robert Sheterne, and appropriated it on behalf of the said dean and chapter, for the use and benefit of the vicarschoral of the New Close, Wells, in the presence of John Sone, chaplain, Ralph Kyngestan, Robert de Huckylbrygg, John Knolle, and John Rok, men of letters. Dated, 20 Sept., 1385.

Notarial signum of John de Baryngton.

438. 1385.—Lease by John Weylond, knt., and Burga his wife, to John Harewell and Elizabeth his wife, daughter of the grantors, for their lives, of the manor of Loxton; rent, a rose, at the Nativity of St. John Baptist. Witnesses: John de Rodeneye, John FitzPayn, Thomas Arthur, knts., [and others]. Dated, Loxton, Tuesday before Michaelmas, 9 Ric. II.

Round seal; a lombardic n; see no. 415.

439. 1385.—Duplicate of no. 438.

Round seal, broken; in a gothic border a shield of arms: on a cross five [? escallops]. . . . weylond.

440. 1385.—Power of attorney by John Weylond, knt., and "Bourge" his wife [sa compayngne], to John Hampton, John Horcy, and Thomas Nytere, to deliver to John Harewell and Elizabeth his wife, their daughter, seisin of the manor of Loxton. Dated, Radewelle in the parish of Kyngesbury Bishop, Monday after Michaelmas, 9 Ric. II. French.

Round seal, as no. 439.

441. 1385.—Release by John Haynes, called Cullebury, of Stykelynche, to John Ayschewyke the elder and Alice his wife, their heirs and assigns, of all his right to lands in Stykelynche, late of Walter Dyur. Witnesses: John Panys [?], Nicholas Mulbourne, John Evethurne, [and others]. Dated, Stykelynche, 26 Oct., 9 Ric. II.

442. 1381.—Lease by John de Weylond, knt., lord of Loxton, to John de Warewyk, parson of Loxton, and Margaret Don, for their lives, of a tenement in Loxton, and pasture for 40 sheep on La Donne; rent, a pair of gloves. Dated, Loxton, Friday after the Translation of St. Thomas, martyr, 5 Ric. II.

Round seal; a shield within a gothic border; arms, a cross charged with 5 escallops.

sigillum . johannis . de . weylond.

443. 1381.—Duplicate of no. 442.

444. 1381.—Duplicate of no. 442.

445. 1386.—Lease by John Compton, chaplain, to William Smyth of Woky and Anne his wife, for their lives, of a messuage in the west end of Woky; rent 6s. 8d. Witnesses: John atte Chapele, John Pynchard, William Frankeleyn, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Thursday, the Invention of Holy Cross, 9 Ric. II.

Round seal; on a shield, a chevron between 3 mullets [?]; s' ioh's o . . .

446. 1386.—Notification by John Copleston, sheriff of Somerset, of his having delivered seisin to the dean and chapter of Wells of common of pasture in Saltmore, &c., in execution against Robert, abbat of Athelney, and others. Dated, 7 June, 9 [Ric. II].

Injured by damp, partly illegible.

447. 1386.—Acquittance by Robert Cheterne, clerk, to Thomas Newman, vicar of Wells Cathedral, for 100s. due to me of a yearly pension granted to me by William Odecumbe, late canon, and certain vicars. Dated, Ilmynster, decimo die post diem nativitatis sancti Johannis Baptiste, 10 Ric. II.

Oval seal; in a canopied niche, a figure adoring the Blessed Virgin and Child. Legend indecipherable.

448. 1386.—Release by John Knyth of Chewton-underMenedep, to Sirs Thomas Neweman, John Bockyng, John Tyntenhulle, Thomas Ellewelle and John Baryngton, perpetual vicars of Wells, their heirs and assigns, of all his right to a tenement on the south side of High st., Wells, adjoining the lane to the Horspole on the west; and to three adjacent stalls, viz. two butchers' stalls, and one fishmonger's stall. Witnesses: Nicholas Cristesham, Thomas Tannere, Thomas Hore, [and others]. Dated, Wells, feast of St. Margaret, virgin, 10 Ric. II.

Round seal; within a gothic border, a shield of arms, a fesse nebuly; i: bide: peace [?].

449. 1387.—Lease by Lucy Rodemore, sister and heir of Robert Strecche and Thomas Strecche, to Alice widow of Robert Strecche, for life, of lands in Ediston, in the parish of Stokurcy, &c. Witnesses: Walter Bluet, knt., Huwe Willyng, parson of Otirhampton, Thomas Bluet, [and others]. Dated, Edistone, Sunday the feast of SS. Perpetua and Felicitas, 10 Ric. II. French.

450. 1387.—Lease by Thomas Nywman, John Baryngton, Thomas Elwille, John Bockyngge and John Tyntenhull, perpetual vicars of Wells, to William Stephenis, butcher, of Wells, for life, of a butcher's stall in High st.; rent 4s. 6d. Witnesses: Thomas Tannere, Nicholas Cristesham, Thomas Hore, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Wednesday, feast of St. Philip and St. James, 10 Ric. II.

Oval seal: a kneeling figure adoring the Virgin Mary and Child; ave maria.

451. 1387.—Lease by John Blauecombe and Alice his wife, for the term of their own lives, to Sir John Taillour of Wells, vicar in the cathedral, and his assigns, of a messuage in Chamberleynstrete, Wells, on the east of Sir John Chydyok, knt. Witnesses: Thomas Tannere, steward of the guild of the town of Wells, Nicholas Cristesham, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Saturday before St. Dunstan, archbishop, 10 Ric. II.

Two seals;

• (1) p. crowned.
• (2) On a shield, a boar's head in chief and a star in base [?].

452. 1388.—Acquittance by Robert Sheterne, clerk, to Sir Thomas Newman, vicar of Wells, for 10l. pension [as before, see no. 447]. Dated, Ilemynstre, 10 Oct., 12 Ric. II.

Seal, as no. 447.

453. 1388.—Record, attested by Robert Churche, clerk, notary public, of the diocese of Norwich, &c., of an instrument containing the sentence pronounced by John Barnet, official of the court of Canterbury, in the church of St. Mary de Arcubus, London, 17 Dec., 1388, in a cause between the dean and chapter of Wells, and Walter Hamme, vicar of St. Cuthbert's, Wells, relating to a payment of 20 marks to be made yearly by the vicar to the dean and chapter. With recital of several documents connected with the cause. Date as above.

Notarial signum of Robert Church.

454. 1388–9.—Power of attorney by Maude, relict and executrix of the will of Hugh de Remynton, to Nicholas More, clerk, and Walter de Doddesdene, to give seisin to Thomas Hore, burgess of Wells, and Joan his wife, of a tenement and 3 shops in Wells. Dated, Wells, Monday, Conversion of St. Paul, 12 Ric. II.

Round seal; three roundels, conjoined in a circle, with gothic tracery, containing the Agnus Dei, an eagle rising reguardant, and St. John the Baptist's head in a charger.
omnibvs hec annis
me salvant signa ioh'is.

455. 1388–9.—Grant by Maude, relict and executrix of Hugh de Remynton, to Thomas Hore, burgess of Wells, and Joan his wife, their heirs and assigns, of all her estate in a tenement and 3 shops in the High street, Wells, opposite a lane leading to Byestewalles. Witnesses: Nicholas de Cristesham, Thomas Tannere, John Blithe, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Monday, Conversion of St. Paul, 12 Ric. II.

Seal, as no. 454.

456. 1388–9.—Power of attorney by Thomas, brother and heir of Robert Strecche, to Richard Amys, prior of Stokurcy, and Sir Henry Hyllacre, chaplain, to deliver to John Vernay, his heirs and assigns, seisin of all lands, etc. in Ediston in the parish of Stokurcy. Dated, Edyston, Monday after the Purification, 12 Ric. II.

Round seal; within tracery, a shield of arms; a bend between six crosslets. Fragmentary.

457. 1389.—Acquittance by Robert Scheterne, clerk, to Thomas Newman, and his fellows, vicars of Wells, for 100s. pension. Dated, Wells, 3 July, 13 Ric. II.

Seal, as no. 447.

458. 1389.—Acquittance by Robert Scheturne, clerk, to Thomas Newman, and his fellows, vicars of Wells, for 10l. pension. Dated, Wells, 12 Oct., 13 Ric. II.

Seal, as no. 447.

459. 1389.—Lease by John Reynald of Stapelford, Wilts, to Robert Blakeman, Alice his wife, and John their son, for their lives, of a messuage and lands in the street Byestewall, Wells, and a rood of land at La Aisshenecroys; rent 4s., and½d. yearly to Henry Jakes for one "pynon" of the messuage. Witnesses: Thomas Tannere, Thomas Hore, Nicholas Cristesham, William Churchestighele, John le Frye, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Thursday after St. Ambrose the bishop, 13 Ric. II.

460. [? 1377–1399.]—Lease by John Or[um], John Roland, John Knyght, canons of Wells, John Alampton, Robert Burgh, William Purs, and John Smyth, vicars of Wells, to Richard Bockyng, burgess of Wells, and Alice his wife, for their lives, of a house in Moneryslane, Wells; rent 5s. Witnesses: John Pedewell, master of the town of Wells, Richard Halle, Richard Settere, [and others]. Date not filled in; probably temp. Ric. II.

octagonal seal; r.b.

461. 1390.—Acquittance by Robert Scheterne, clerk, to Thomas Newman, and his fellows, vicars of Wells, of 100s. pension, Dated, Wells, 14 April, 13 Ric. II.

Seal as no. 447.

462. 1390.—Acquittance by the same to the same for 100s. pension. Dated, Wells, 5 July, 14 Ric. II.

Seal as no. 447.

463. 1390.—Acquittance by the same to the same for 10l. due by way of pension from the Ven. Sir William Odecumbe, late canon. Dated, Wells, 12 Oct., 14 Ric. II.

464. 1390.—Mandate by Ralph [Erghum], bishop of Bath and Wells, to the archdeacons and other dignitaries and officials of the diocese, to require the beneficed clergy to call upon their parishioners to become members of the confraternity of our cathedral church of St. Andrew, and to aid the fabric by donations and bequests; and promising an indulgence of forty days to benefactors. Two trustworthy persons are to be appointed collectors in every parish. Dated, Woky Manor, 2 Nov., 1390, 3rd year of the bishop.

Small fragment of the pointed oval seal, and signet.

465. 1390.—Mandate by Ralph [Erghum], bishop of Bath and Wells, to the rectors, vicars and parochial chaplains in the towns within the see, to announce duly during mass, with bells and candles, the risk of major excommunication incurred by those who infringe the liberties or injure the fabric of the church. Dated, Woky Manor, 2 Nov., 1390, 3rd year of the bishop.

466. 1390–91.—Lease by Henry Curteys of Wells, to John Helston and Agnes his wife, for their lives, of a tenement in St. Cuthbert's street, Wells; rent 13s. 4d. Witnesses: Nicholas Cristesham, Thomas Tannere, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Monday after St. Matthias, Apostle, 14 Ric. II.

Round seal; within two interlaced triangles, an Agnus Dei; between the angle points ecce agnvs dei.

467. 1391–92.—Lease by Ralph Vernay, son of John Vernay, late lord of Fayreveld, to William Lyghe [? Lyghere] and Agnes his wife, for their lives, of a cottage in Le Ediston, etc., in the parish of Stoke-curcy; rent 3s. Witnesses: John Bakeler, Ralph Peris, John Mareys, [and others]. Dated, Stoke-curcy, feast of St. Edward, king and martyr, 15 Ric. II.

Round seal; an eagle, close, between the initials sm.

468. 1391.—Indenture between John Wareyn, canon of Wells, and Thomas Byngham, Ralph Berners, Robert Rugg, and Robert Sloo, co-canons of the same church, laying down the uses on which Wareyn is about to grant to Thomas and the others a messuage in the street Byestwallys, Wells, which they are to regrant to John for life, etc. Dated, Wells, 1 Oct., 15 Ric. II.

Three round seals;

• (1) in a gothic quatrefoil, a shield charged with a tree eradicated [?]; le sel d'amvr [?].
• (2) In a gothic niche, a figure of St. Katherine, with her wheel; secret . . .
• (3) In a gothic rose of six points, a fleur-de-lis between the initials r.s.; par amovr ai sovcovr.

469. 1392.—Notarial instrument by John de Baryngton, priest, notary of the diocese of Wells, attesting an award pronounced by Walter, abbat of the Cistercian abbey of Ford, in the diocese of Exeter, in pursuance of a commission directed to him and others by Pope Boniface [IX], dated Rome, St. Peter's, kal. Dec., 3rd year [1391], to examine into injuries and other matters alleged by the dean and chapter of Wells against various parties. Dated in the conventual church of Forde, 1392, Indict. XV, 25 June. Witnesses: Sir Roger Berwyke, chaplain, John Golde, [and others].

Pointed oval seal of the abbat, obliterated, apparently a full length figure of an abbat.

Notarial signum of John de Baryngton.

470. 1392.—Lease for 50 years, by Thomas Sudbury, dean, and the chapter of Wells, to Sir Walter Wynkaulton, canon of the same, and his successors living in the canonical house where he now lives, of a toft, etc., late held by Thomas Lechelade, 30 feet wide, in La Mounterye; rent 5s., payable to the escheator. Dated, Chapterhouse, Wells, Sunday after Michaelmas, 16 Ric. II.

471. 1393–4.—Appropriation by Thomas [Arundal], archbishop of York, of the church of St. Sampson, York, to the college of the 36 vicars in the cathedral of St. Peter, York. Dated, our hospicium near Westminster, 10 March, 1393, 6th year of the archbishop.

472. 1393.—Grant by John Wareyn, canon of Wells, to Masters Thomas Byngham, Robert Rugge, canons, Sirs John Alampton, Simon Ercheffaunt, and John Axebrugge, vicars of Wells, and Thomas Kyngesbury, clerk, their heirs and assigns, of 8s. rent out of a tenement in the street called Southover, Wells, with the reversion thereof when it falls in; also a rent of 12d. out of a tenement in High street, next the lane leading to the bishop's inner mill [molendinum intrinsecum]; also a piece of vacant land on the south side of Chamberlain st., near Lourteborn [?], opposite la Guyhalle [?]. Witnesses: Thomas Tanner, Nicholas Cristesham, Thomas Hore, [and others]. Dated, Dychesyate, Monday after St. Matthew, apostle, 17 Ric. II.

473. 1393.—Grant by Andrew Berde and Agnes widow of John Mogge, executors of the said John, to John Hone, son and heir of James Hone, his heirs and assigns, of the reversion of the rents and services of Walter Baker, &c., in Chamberleynestrete, Wells, which testator directed to be sold and the proceeds to be given to the dean and chapter to celebrate for the souls of himself and of certain friends of his, as appears in his testament, dated Wednesday after Michaelmas, 1361. Witnesses: Thomas Tannere, Nicholas Cristesham, Thomas Hore, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Monday after Michaelmas, 17 Ric. II.

Round seal; a bird with a leaf in its beak; ie svy prive.

474. 1393.—Lease by John Reynald of Stapelford, Wilts, to Robert Blakeman, Margaret his wife, and John their son, for their lives, of a messuage and lands in the street Byestwall, Wells, and a rood of land at La Aisshenecroys; rent 4s., and also½d. to the heirs and assigns of Henry Jakes for one "pynon" of the messuage. Witnesses: Thomas Tannere, Thomas Hore, Nicholas Cristesham, John le Frye, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Wednesday after St. Kalixtus, 17 Ric. II.

Oval seal; in a canopied niche, a figure kneeling before the Virgin and Child, and St. Andrew with his cross.

475. 1393.—Duplicate or counterpart of no. 474.

Round seal; in a gothic device a shield of arms; three chevrons [?], above the shield a triple towered castle.

476. 1393.—Grant by Henry Curteys of Wells, to Richard Slade, his heirs and assigns, of a yearly rent of 13s. 4d., which John Halston and Agnes his wife pay for a messuage in Wells, with reversion of the same after the death of the said John and Agnes, paying Henry 8s. 4d. yearly for his life. Witnesses: Thomas Tanner, Nicholas Cristesham, Richard Virgo, [and others]. Dated, Wells, 24 Oct., 17 Ric. II.

477. 1394–95.—Grant by John, prior of the regular priory of Long-Leat, and the convent of the same, of the order of St. Augustine, diocese of Sarum, to the dean and chapter of Wells, of a yearly pension of 6s. 8d. in settlement of their claim or interest in the parish church of Lullyngton, appropriated to the priory by Ralph [Erghum], bishop of Bath and Wells; with power of distress in the priory manor of Lullyngton. Dated, Chapterhouse, Long-Leat, 8 January, 1394.

478. 1395.—Release by William Banastre and John Knyght of Chiwton, to Sir John Bockyng and Sir John Baryngton, perpetual vicars of the cathedral church of Wells, their heirs and assigns, of all right to a messuage in Chamberleynstrete, Wells, adjoining a piece of vacant land belonging to the prioress and convent of Munchenebarwe on the west, which messuage the releasors lately had of the feoffment of John Gy of Wells. Witnesses: Thomas Tannere, Thomas Hore, Nicholas Cristisham, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Wednesday feast of St. Katherine, Virgin, 18 Ric. II.

Two round seals;

• (1) as no. 448.
• (2) A dove with an olive branch in its beak.

479. 1395.—Grant by John Alampton and John Axebrygg, vicars in the cathedral church of Wells, and Thomas Kyngesbury, clerk, to John Wareyn, canon of the said church, his heirs and assigns, of all lands, tenements, reversions, etc., within the town or borough or without the borough and within the parish of Wells, of which he had lately enfeoffed them. This charter is made in triplicate, one part to remain with John and John, sons of John Wareyn, brother of the said Sir John Wareyn [the canon]; the second with Thomas and John Kingesbury, nephews [consobrini] of the same John Wareyn; and the third in the treasury of the cathedral church of Wells. Witnesses:—William Banastre, John Cokhulle, Thomas Tannere, Master Richard Horsseford, clerk, [and others]. Dated, Wells, Monday after the Translation of St. Thomas the martyr, 19 Ric. II.

Three round seals:

• (1) A shield of arms, three annulets; s' gvilhemi dok [?].
• (2) A boar's head to the sinister, a fleur-de-lis above.
• (3) Initials r.d. crowned.

480. 1395.—Release by the same to Sir John Wareyn, canon of Wells, of the same properties in Wells. Dated, Wells, Thursday after St. Lawrence, 19 Ric. II.

Three seals, as no. 479.

481. 1395.—Notification by John Alampton and John Axebrigge, vicars of Wells, and Thomas Kyngesbury, clerk, to Geoffrey Shirygge, and their other tenants of lands, etc., lately granted to them by John Wareyn, canon of Wells, that they have regranted to him the same lands, etc. Dated, Wells, Tuesday after the Translation of St. Thomas the martyr, 19 Ric. II. French.

Three seals, as no. 479.

482. 1395.—Duplicate of no. 481.

483. 1395.—Grant by John Wareyn, canon of Wells, to Masters Thomas Byngham, subdean, Gregory Butteleygh, Thomas Frome, canons, John Alampton, John Bonyngdon and John Axebrigg, vicars of Wells, theirs heirs and assigns, of a messuage in Wells in the street called Southovere, late held by John Lydyard, and a vacant piece of land on the south side of Chamberlain st., near Lurteborne, opposite La Juyhalle, and a rent of 12d. yearly; and other rents and tenements in Wells. Witnesses: Thomas Tannere, Nicholas Cristesham, [and others]. Dated, Wells, 4 Oct., 19 Ric. II.

484. 1395.—Lease by Thomas de Sudburia, dean, and the chapter of Wells, to Sir Humfrey Shiliere, chaplain, of the tithes of garbs, corn and hay, etc., belonging to the chapel of Stoke St. Gregory, in the parish of Northcory, for 7 years, except altar-dues [altilagia], oblations, and the small tithes of the chapel and tithes of garbs and hay in Lez Wythybares in Saltmor; he may use the houses and bartons in a place called Gyenes and the dove-cote there, and must repair and maintain the chancel of the chapel; rent 32l. Dated, Chapterhouse, Wells, 26 Oct., 19 Ric. II, 1395.

Round seal; on a shield a merchant's mark; legend uncertain.

485. 1395.—Grant by John Wareyn, canon of Wells, to John Kyngesbury, clerk, and the heirs of his body, of a tenement with a curtilage, in the street called Byestewalles, Wells, with land and meadows which John Orchard lately held, except an acre at Grennyngdych on the east, together with two half-acres of arable land in the fields of Doltecote; to hold of the grantor at the rent of 1d. or one rose; remainder to Thomas Kyngesbury, brother of the said John, and the heirs of his body; reversion to the grantor, his heirs and assigns. Witnesses: Thomas Tannere, Nicholas Crystesham, Thomas Orum, John Cokhull, and John Frye. Dated, Wells, 10 Dec., 19 Ric. II.

Round seal: a shield charged with a chevron between three keys [?].

486. 1395.—Grant by John Wareyn, canon of Wells, to Thomas Kyngesbury, and the heirs of his body, of a tenement in Byestwalles, Wells, rent 1d. or one rose; remainder to John Kingesbury, clerk, and the heirs of his body; reversion to the grantor, his heirs and assigns. Witnesses: as in no. 485. Dated, Wells, 10 December, 19 Ric. II.

Oval seal: in a gothic border, a figure holding a branch of flowers and kneeling before the Virgin and Child; priet: pvr: cessyle: de: ramestone.

487. 1395.—Power of attorney by John Wareyn, canon of Wells, to Master Richard Horsseford and John Arthur the younger, clerks, to deliver seisin to Thomas Kingesbury, clerk [sic], of the property granted by no. 486. Witnesses: as no. 485. Dated, Wells, 10 Dec., 19 Ric. II.

Oval seal, as no. 486.

488. 1396.—Grant by John Wareyn, canon of Wells, to Master Robert Sloo, canon of the same, John Arthur of Bysshopworth the younger, and Thomas Turney of Tadewyk, their heirs and assigns, of a tenement and garden, with 5 shops, in Byestewalles, Wells; and all his lands in the fields of Wells; also a rent of 20s. from a tenement which Lucy Pirons holds in Byestewalles, and the reversion thereof; also rents of 2d. or two roses from two tenements there, which John and Thomas Kyngesbury hold, and the reversion thereof; also a rent of 8s. 6d. from two messuages, etc., in the same street, and the reversion thereof; also a rent of 1d. from a messuage and fishpond [pissinum] in Mill Lane, and the reversion thereof; and a rent and reversion in Woky. Witnesses: John Pedurton, Thomas Tannere, Nicholas Cristesham, [and others]. Dated, Wells, 6 April, 19 Ric. II.

Oval seal, as no. 486.

489. 1396.—Grant by Ralph Erghum, bishop of Bath and Wells, to the dean and chapter of Wells, of the advowson of the church of Pokelchurch. Dated, Banewell, 2 Nov., 20 Ric. II.
Mutilated.

490. 1397.—Ratification by Tidman [de Winchecumbe], bishop of Worcester, of the appropriation of the church of Pokulchurche, in the diocese of Worcester, to the canons of Wells, given to them by Pope Boniface IX. Dated, Helyndon, 30 June, 1397.

491. 1397.—Fragment of a deed by the dean and chapter, apparently recording the appropriation of the church of Pukelchurch, and the settlement of a pension, issuing therefrom, upon the bishop of Worcester. Dated, . . . 1397.

492. [1397–1401.]—Lease by the president and chapter of Wells, Henry Beauford, the dean, being abroad, to John Russell, of a messuage in Chamberleynstrete, Wells, for 60 years; rent 10s. Witnesses: John Panes of Purrigg, Richard Vyrgo, Thomas Tannere, Thomas Hore, [and others]. Dated Wells, [date not filled in].

493. [1377–99.]—Release by Robert . . . ynch [? Stykelynch], to John Asschewyk the elder, Alice his wife, and John Asschewyk the younger, clerk, their heirs and assigns, of all lands, etc., in Stykelynch, late of Walter Dynre. Dated, . . Oct., . . Ric. II. Mutilated.

Round seal: on a shield, a boar's head to the dexter in chief, in base an estoile.

494. [cir. 1386–99.]—Acquittance by Robert Scheterne, clerk, to Thomas Newman, and others, vicars of Wells, for 100s. pension. Dated, Wells, 12th day after the beginning of Easter, . . Ric. II.

495. [1377–99.]—Indenture between William, prior of the cathedral church, and the convent of Bath, and John Trethek, esq., whereby the latter provides for the celebration of his obit in the priory church, and other services. Dated, Chapterhouse, Bath, 23 Sept., . . Ric. II. Mutilated.

496.—Memorandum of various expenses apud Yewlle, in prandio, post prandium, &c. On the back memorandum de vs. receptis de J. Bocland t[empore ?] vacatione vicariœ quam W. Cary tenuit per archidiaconum Tauntonie[?].

497. [Late 14th cent.]—Acquittance by William . . . to the [dean and chapter of] Wells, for 7s. 7d. due in regard to the church of Burnham, &c., for two years in arrear. Dated, Wells, xv kal. . . . Mutilated.

Fragments of pointed oval seal; laureated bust to the right from an oval gem, set between a star in chief and a crescent in base.

498. 1400.—Appointment by Thomas de Byngham, sub-dean and president, and the chapter of Wells (Nicholas Slake, dean, being abroad) of Master Roger Harewell, archdeacon of Bath, and Master Walter Wyncaulton, together with William Cary and William Southbrokes, monks of Bath, on the part of the priory, to present a petition to King Henry IV for leave to elect a bishop to the see, which is vacant by the death of Ralph Ergum. Dated, Wells Chapterhouse, 22 April, 1400.

Fragments of the seal of the dean and chapter.

499. 1400.—Pardon by King Henry IV, for 20 marks, to Humfrey Stafford, knt., Thomas Stawell, knt., John Juyn, John Warre, Hugh Pyke, Hugh Cary, Robert Geffrey, John Bavent, William Gascoigne of Brokley, and Martin Jacob, for having acquired without royal license the hundred of Exton, with a third part of the manors of Exton and Neuton Plecy, with remainder of the advowsons of the third part of the church of Haukerigg and the free chapel of Neuton Plecy, Somerset; and confirmation of the same. [John Garton had held the property in chief from Richard II. A complicated series of grants and surrenders is set in out detail.] Dated 25 June, 1 Hen. IV.

500. 1400.—Release by Richard Cliderowe, esq., John Campeden, clerk, John Ikelyngton, clerk, and William Norton, citizen and clothier of London, to John Garton, esq., of Kent, his heirs and assigns, of all their right to all lands, etc., which they lately had by feoffment of the said John Garton in London, Kent, Surrey, Middlesex, Southamptonshire, Lincolnshire, Somerset, and Devon. Dated, 20 October, 2 Hen. IV.

Four seals:

• (1) round; a double rose.
• (2) Oval; an acorn [?].
• (3) Octagonal; a heart, motto uncertain.
• (4) Octagonal; on a shield, a merchant's mark, and the letters W.N.