i- : v :;,i wvMlmMt IWllMMut >•< • .. a -....■ Mm t?< |SSKir::n'j; i«*i«;, k.. Sejpfea liiutltlitiMoilli !i £ cn £2 an ZS cn £ cn wr> cn * 0* Si cn 9 I IS cr» W cn 5 o> 7 ■ UNIVERSITY OF N.C. AT CHAPEL HILL 00013933461 This hook must not he taken from the Library building. JAN 8 \ CALENDAR OF THE CLOSE ROLLS, PRESERVED IN THE PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE. v/\/' /\/v/w< vw v/v/ »/w w\/wv/\/ >y\/v/ PREPARED UNDER THE SUPERINTENDENCE OF THE DEPUTY KEEPER OF THE RECORDS. RICHARD II. VOL. II. • A.D. 1381—1385. ISSUED BY AUTHORITY OF HIS MAJESTY’S PRINCIPAL SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT. LONDON: PUBLISHED BY HIS .MAJESTY’S STATIONERY OFFICE. 1920. Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2019 with funding from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill https://archive.org/details/calendarofcloser392grea PREFACE. The present volume forms part of a series of Calendars of the Close Rolls from the reign of Edward I. to that of Edward IV., the object and character of which are explained in the Preface to the first volume for the reign of Edward II. (a.d. 1307-1313). The text has been prepared, with the sanction of the Eords Commissioners of His Majesty’s Treasury, by Mr. W. H. B. Bird, M.A., and the Index has been compiled by Mr. G. J. Morris, late an Assistant Record Keeper. H. C. MAXWELL LYTE. Public Record Office, August, 1919. Wt. 32813. b CORRIGENDA. p. 200, line 6. For Richard read William. p. 321, line 30. For Kenentheles read Keventheles. p. 515, line 9 from foot. For Landeneilok read Landeveilok. p. 529, line 5 from foot. For Sulgeue read Sulgene. p. 671. Brancroft. For in Finningley cos. Nottingham and York read in Austerfield co. York. p. 686. After Cary, William dele clerk. p. 772. Knabbewell. Dele See Quobwell, and read in Steeple Lavington co. Wilts, 149. p. 831. Dele Quobwell etc. CALENDAR 1381. July 4. Chelmsford. July 8. Havering atte Bower. July 10. London. July 16. St. Albans. OF CLOSE ROLLS. 5 RICHARD II. Membrane 42. To A. archbishop of York. Order to cause all the fencible men of the clergy of that diocese or dwelling therein between the ages of sixteen and sixty to be furnished with arms, arrayed and kept in array, ready to march with the archbishop for defence of the realm when danger threatens by invasions of the king's enemies which it is said they are preparing, as it is the king’s desire to resist the hurt and peril that may thereby happen, and also ready to put down any lieges of those parts who shall rise in unlawful assemblies or levies contrary to the peace, and order if need be to compel them so to do ; and writ of aid in favour of the archbishop to that end. By K. Et erat patens. [Feed era.] To the keeper, farmer or receiver for the time being of the lordship of Kaerdyf, in the king's hand by reason of the nonage of the heir of Edward le Despenser. Order to pay brother John Tremyr 20s. a year granted him for life by the said Edward lord of Glomorgan and Morgannok at his exchequer of Kaerdyf, and the arrears since the late king’s death, who confirmed that grant; as on 24 May last the king also confirmed the same. By K. Et erat patens. To Thomas West and John de Roches and their fellows, appointed to chastise and punish certain insurgents against the peace in the county of Suthampton and Wiltesir. Strict order under pain of forfeiture, upon information that contrary to their duty they have set free from prison by mainprise or bail great numbers of men although indicted for insurrection and not replevisable, to cause all those so indicted to be taken without delay and kept in prison in safe custody until delivered according to their commission, proceeding with all speed and diligence they may to punish and chastise them. By K. [Rolls of Parliament , iii. p. 394.] To the bailiffs of Great Jernemuth and the searcher of forfeitures, and to the keepers of the passage in that port. Order, upon petition of divers merchants of the Hanse of Almain, who lately laded three ships of the city of Hamborgh now in that port with woollen cloths to be taken over sea, to dearrest those ships and suffer the said merchants Wt. 32813.—H. T. Ltd.—375. cr 1 2 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381. July 15. St. Albans. July 22. Berkhamp' stead. July 24. Berkh amp- stead. July 24. Kings Langley.* Membrane 42— cont. to pass therewith and with their cloths, any command to the bailiffs etc. previously addressed to the contrary notwithstanding, and if there be any cause wherefore they ought not so to do, order to certify the same in chancery, sending again this writ; as the said petition shews that, by colour of the king’s writ forbidding them to suffer any persons in that port to pass out without special command of the king, the bailiffs etc. have hindered their passage, and are keeping the ships and cloths under arrest, although the merchants have there paid customs, subsidies and duties thereupon. By K. To the tenants of the king's manors of Kyngesswynford, Kynefare and Tetenhale for the time being. Order to pay to Richard Hampton the king's esquire fee farms of 111 10s. 6 d. out of the manor of Kyngesswynford and 40s. out of the manors of Kynefare and Tetenhale, and the arrears thereof since 15 April last, on which day in recompense for 20 marks a year granted him by the king’s father, the king granted him for life the said fee farms, amounting to 3s. 10J. a year more, which the tenants are bound to render at the exchequer. By K. Et erat patens. To the tenants free and neif of the king’s manor of Langele Marreys. Strict order, upon their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture, without murmuring or difficulty to perform the w r orks, customs and services which they ought, as they used to do before the disturbance now arisen in the realm, forbidding them on any pretence to withdraw the same in these times of disturbance, or to claim any other liberties or privileges than they formerly had, and commanding them to give up to the king and council to be cancelled a charter made to them concerning manumissions and pardons. By K. Et erat patens. To the auditors of accounts of the king's ministers in Cornwall and Devon for the time being. Order to suffer Richard Hampton the king’s esquire by his own hands to take 6 marks a year of the issues and revenues of the office of havener in those counties, allowing him the same in his account from 15 February 51 Edward III so long as he shall hold office ; as on that date the king, being prince of Wales duke of Cornwall and earl of Cestre, by letters patent confirmed on 15 April last, committed to him that office with authority to take in the king’s name wines of the prises to him pertaining in those parts etc., and 6 marks a year for his fee. By K. Et erat patens. To William Tydecombe, John Fraunceys, William Topeclyve, John Edward and Richard Tangmere clerk, to whom with the prior of Christ Church Canterbury the king lately committed the keeping of the temporalities of the archbishopric now void and in his hand. Order to busy themselves therein without awaiting the prior’s presence, his discharge notwithstanding ; as the king has hereby discharged him, remembering that he is guardian of the spiritualities, and may not conveniently attend to both. By K. Et erat patens. * In the text Chilternelangele, 5 RICHARD II. 1381. July 18. St. Albans. Aug. 7. Reading. Aug. 8. Reading. Aug. 12. Reading. 3 Membrane 42— coni. To the barons of the exchequer. Order to allow the king's clerk John de Ravenser keeper of the hanaper of chancery in his account 4 marks 13s. paid for privy business of the king by his order. By K. To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in Leycestershire, and to the sheriff. Order to cause proclamation to be made at the town of Warkenaby and elsewhere on the king’s behalf forbidding any man of whatsoever estate or condition to go armed contrary to the peace or to the statute of Norhampton concerning the carrying of arms contrary to the peace, to lead an armed power, to make or procure levies or unlawful assemblies of the king’s lieges, or so far as in him lies to suffer that to be done, or aught else which may tend to contempt or prejudice of the king, breach of the peace and of the statute, disturbance of the people, encouragement of evildoers, hurt or waste of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England or its possessions or injury of the brethren thereof, under pain of losing their arms and imprisonment [at] the king’s will; and order to arrest all found acting contrary to such proclamation with their arms and armour, and imprison them until further order, causing their arms and armour to be appraised and answer made for them to the king, and certifying in chancery the names of those arrested, the description and price or value of their arms and armour, and all their own dealing in the matter ; as on behalf of the brethren of the Hospital it is shewn the king that, although among other lands of the Templars conferred upon them by King E[dward II] they have hitherto held the manor and advowson of Rotheley and [advowson] of Warkenaby chapel and other chapels pertaining to that church with the profits etc., and although by letters patent the king has taken them and their possessions into his protection, William de Swopston parson of Ketelby has raised unlawful assemblies of lieges of the county at Warkenaby, and has stirred them up lawlessly by armed power to take, consume and carry away tithes there to the said brethren pertaining, contrary to the said statute. To the sheriff of Kent. Order on sight of these presents to deliver to Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports or to his lieutenant all seamen of Mergade, one of those ports, taken and imprisoned in the sheriff’s custody, with the cause of taking them and all indictments etc., to be kept in custody in that castle until delivered according to law and the custom of England. The king has commanded the constable to receive them etc. By K. To Robert Tresilyan, David Haunemere, Robert Burgeloun, Simon de Lychefeld and John Fitz Robert of Knyghtley, justices appointed to take an assize of novel disseisin arraigned by Richard de Peshale against John de Ipstanes knight and others concerning tenements in Hepton, Tene and Blithewode. Order, if all may not conveniently be present, that four, three or two of them, of whom Robert Tresilyan or the said David shall be one, shall proceed to take that assize. By K. To the same justices, appointed to take a like assize arraigned by Maud daughter of Robert de Swynnerton knight against John de Ipstanes and others concerning tenements in Blythewode. Like order. -Ly • 4 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS 1381. July 5. Chelmsford. July 6. Chelmsford. July 7. Havering atte Bower. July 24. Berkh amp- stead. Aug. 1. Berkhamp- stead. July 23. Berkhamp- stead. Membrane 41 . To Thomas Orgrave the king’s clerk. Order to deliver under seal to John Fairfax clerk a seal appointed for the office of chancellor of the bishopric of Durham during the vacancy thereof, which is in his keeping, to be by the said John delivered to Hugh de Westwyk the king’s clerk, whom the king has appointed chancellor within the liberty of the said bishopric during the vacancy. By K. To the sheriff of Essex. Order to take of John son and heir of John Clerc of Ewelle late escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire security, for which the sheriff will answer at his peril, to answer at the exchequer at a day to be set for all that shall be found due from the escheator to the king by reason of his office or otherwise, and to give him livery of all lands, goods and chattels of his father taken into the king’s hand, and the issues thereof. Proviso that he shall duly sue out of the king’s hand any such lands held of the king, or of an heir within age in the king’s hand. By K. Order to the sheriff of Norffolk to cause a coroner to be elected instead of Thomas Skete, who is dead. To William Walshale escheator in Staffordshire. Order to give Robert son and heir of John de Ferrers knight ( militis ) seisin of his father’s lands, and of such as Elizabeth who was his father’s wife held in dower or otherwise for life of his heritage ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By K. To John Carnelle escheator in Norhamptonshire. Like order, as the said Robert has proved his age before William Walshale. The like to the following : Ralph Wykes escheator in Huntingdonshire. Nicholas Baukewelle escheator in Derbyshire. Cornelius Wirley escheator in Warwickshire. Hugh Bislegh escheator in Gloucestershire. Edmund Giffard escheator in Berkshire. William Style escheator in Somerset. To the mayor and bailiffs of Bedeford for the time being. Order of the issues or fee farm of the town to pay to Richard Pountfreyt the king’s esquire 10/. a year for life and the arrears since Easter last; as for good service to the king’s father and to the king on 11 June last the king granted him for life 10/. a year of the said fee farm, which his said father granted of the profits and revenues of the manor of Cheillesmore. Et erat patens. To Ralph Wyke escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor of Fordham, delivering to Joan late the wife of Thomas de Felton knight any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Thomas at his death held no lands in that county in chief in his demesne as of fee nor in service, but held that manor in chief by knight service jointly with the said Joan in fee simple ; and for 20s. paid in the hanaper the king has respited her homage and fealty until Michaelmas next, 5 RICHARD II. 5 1381. Aug. 6. Reading. Aug. 8. Reading. July 19. St. Albans. Aug. 3. Easthamp stead. July 31. Easthamp- etead. Membrane 41— cont. To William Berarcl escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Like order concerning the manors of Great Ryburgh, Little Ryburgh, Ingaldes- thorp, Dersyngham, Banham, Greyis and Wilby co. Norffolk, the advowsons of Great Ryburgh and Ingaldesthorp, and the manor of Barwe co. Suffolk, all held jointly in fee simple of others than the king. To the mayor, bailiffs and commonalty of Leycestre. Order under pain of forfeiture not to make or procure levies or unlawful assemblies of the king’s lieges contrary to the peace, nor so far as in them lies to suffer it to be done, or aught else which may tend to contempt or pre¬ judice of the king, breach of the peace and of the statute of Norhampton concerning the carrying of arms, disturbance of the people, encourage¬ ment of evildoers, hurt or waste of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England or its possessions or grievance of the brethren thereof, and if aught such be done or attempted, to cause it to be corrected and reformed ; as on behalf of the said brethren it is shewn the king that, although etc. they have hitherto peaceably held the manor and advowson of Roytheley with Warkenaby chapel and other chapels pertaining to that church etc., William de Swepston parson of Ketel- by etc. (as above, p. 3). By K. Et erat patens. The like to all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and other lieges. To Thomas de I Heston escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order in presence of the heirs and parceners to make a partition of the lands of Thomas de Mynstede deceased into two equal parts, and to give John atte Mulle and Isabel his wife, one of the daughters and heirs of the deceased, and Philip de Claverle and Christina his wife, the other daughter and heir, seisin of their respective purparties, sending the partition to be enrolled in chancery ; as Isabel and Christina have proved their age before the escheator, and the king has taken the homage and fealty of the said John and Philip by reason of issue upon their said wives begotten, and they have paid one mark in the hanaper for pardon of the trespass they committed in taking the said Isabel and Christina respectively to wife without the late king’s licence. Proviso that either parcener shall have to his pur- party a share of the lands held in chief. By p.s. [1853.] To the bailiffs of St. Albans. Order upon their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture on sight of these presents to cause chains of iron to be made, and the bodies of certain traitors and felons adjudged to be there hanged for their misdeeds in this insurrection, and to hang there so long as they should endure, to be brought again to the gallows wherever found and again hanged in chains as aforesaid ; as the king is informed that divers evildoers have taken and removed them thence in contempt of the king and contrary to the said judg¬ ment. To Henry Keel mayor of Coventre. Order on sight etc. to cause John Fuller of Crekkelade chaplain, taken by-the mayor and imprisoned for alleged treasons etc., to come before the king and council at Redyng, with the cause of taking him in writing. By K. 6 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381. Aug. 28. Leeds. Aug. 5. Reading. July 20. St. Albans. Aug. 10. Reading. Membrane 41— cont. To John de Newenton escheator in Kent. Order at his peril to cease every excuse, and to be in person before the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer at Westminster on the morrow of Michaelmas next at latest in order to render account of his office, levying in the mean time and bringing for delivery at the exchequer all moneys pertaining to the king, and producing all rolls, writs and memoranda concerning the same. By K. and C. The like to singular the escheators throughout England. Membrane 40. To the bailiffs of the town of St. Botolph, and the searcher of forfeitures in that port. Order, upon petition made on behalf of Henry Muker master of a ship called the ‘ Holygost ’ of Sounde, John Erwyte master of another ship called the £ Holigost ’ of Sounde, Walter Slodorn of Hamleworth master of the ‘ Cruseberth,’ John Lange of Lubyk master of the ‘ Gabrielle,’ Nicholas Shonewolt of Danske master of the ‘ MariJcnyght,’ Lawrence Nicholasson of Danske master of the ‘ Cristofre ,’ and Everard Stroke of Danske master of the ‘ MariJcnyght,’ merchants of Almain, to cease from causing them hurt or hindrance, to dearrest the ships and merchandise, suffering them and other merchants from time to time, after payment of customs and duties, freely to pass out of the port with their ships and with merchandise whatsoever by them bought within the realm, notwithstanding the king’s writ forbidding the bailiffs to suffer any persons to pass out of the realm without special command of the king except well known merchants, and if there be any cause wherefore they ought not so to do, order to certify it in chancery under their seal, sending a copy of this writ ; as the said petition shews that lately the said merchants brought thither divers merchandise from over sea, that some of them laded other merchandise in some of those [ships] to take to their own parts, and paid customs due thereupon, but that by colour of the said writ of prohibition the bailiffs and searcher are hindering their passage, and keeping their ships and merchandise under arrest, although they are well know merchants and of the king’s friendship. To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause John the parish chaplain of Mepham to come to the Tower of London, delivering him to the custody of the constable until further order. By K. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London, and to his lieutenant. Order to receive John the parish chaplain of Mepham and keep him in custody in the Tower prison etc. By K. To Robert Basset escheator in Hertfordshire. Order, if assured that the sale of the crop of certain lands of Percival Simeon in Abbotes- walden and elsewhere to Thomas Morieux knight and Simon Caleware was made in good faith, to deliver the same to them, certifying in chancery his dealing therein with a copy of this writ; as the said Percival being indicted for taking part in this present insurrection, and for many evil deeds, for that he was a fugitive th^ escheator by virtue of his office took the said crop into the king’s hand ; and now petition is made on the purchasers’ behalf, shewing that long before the insurrection etc., by indenture made between them and the said Percival and Joan his wife, they bought the crop of all his lands, paying down 25 marks. 5 RICHARD | II. 7 1381. Aug. 8. Reading. July 18. St. Albans. Aug. 19. Sheen. July 30. Henley. July 30. Henley. Sept. 5. Eltham. Membrane 40— cont. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order, upon petition of Stephen de Benyngton brother of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England and preceptor of the preceptory of Skirbek by the town of St. Botolph, on the king’s behalf to order William de Harecourt to make no attempt by violence or unlawful power upon the petitioner’s possession of that preceptory, telling him to sue in the king’s court for any right he has therein, if he shall think fit ; as the petition shews that at the instance of John Dyngleye late brother of the Hospital the late prior and the brethren thereof demised that preceptory to the said John and William for life at a certain yearly rent, performing divers charges, so that if the rent were not paid or charges found it should be lawful for the lessors again to enter and dispose of the same, that after the said John’s death the charges and alms were not performed by the said William, wherefore during the vacancy of the Hospital the representative and brethren thereof did again enter and committed the preceptory to the said Stephen, but that by colour of his nomination aforesaid the said William is striving to disturb him therein, threatening by power to thrust him out. By K. To John de Middelton. Order to deliver to the sheriff of Kent and his fellows appointed to chastise and punish certain rebels there who lately rose in insurrection contrary to the peace, in order that they may proceed to punishment and deliverance of those rebels, all indictments made before the said John and his fellows, appointed for the same purpose, for treasons and other misprisions for which great numbers of lieges of Kent are indicted it is said. By K. To the sheriff of Surrey. Order to receive Stephen Hulle of London ‘ draper,’ w r hom the king is sending, being imprisoned in the prison of the king’s household for burning the manor of the Savoye of John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre for which he is indicted, and to imprison him in Culdeford (sic) castle, so as to have him before the king in the octaves of Michaelmas to stand to right touching matters that shall then be laid before him. By K. To the escheator in Essex. Order to suffer the executors of Richard de Lyones to reap the corn growing within the manor of Lyston as his chattels, and to dispose thereof according to his will, as shall to them seem best for his soul. By K. The like to the escheator in Kent concerning corn within the manor of Delse. To the escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order under pain of forfeiture on sight etc. to seize into the king’s hand all great beasts,^ sheep, fish, honey and other victuals meet for the expenses of the king s household which for whatsoever cause are forfeit to the king in that county, within or without the Isle of Ely, and to keep them for that purpose without diminution or sale, certifying from time to time their description, ownership, price and value. By K. To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in Kent, and to all others appointed within liberties and without to chastise and punish the rebels there who lately rose in insurrection. Order under pain of forfeiture, for particular causes moving the king 8 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381. Aug. 30. Leeds. Aug. 18. Sheen. July 28. Henley. Aug. 29. Leeds. June 22. Waltham. July 1. Chelmsford. Membrane 40— cont. and council, to cease every excuse and send into chancery the tenor of all indictments, records and processes made before them or any of them, certifying any mainprises before them made and all things which concern their office, and staying until further order the arraign¬ ment and deliverance of all who shall now or hereafter be indicted or accused of such insurrection, in the mean time keeping them in prison in safe custody. By K. and C. Et erat patens. The like to the guardians and justices in the following counties : Essex. Hertfordshire. Surrey. Sussex. Middlesex. Suffolk. Bedfordshire. Bukinghamshire. Cambridgeshire. Huntingdonshire. Lincolnshire. Norhamptonshire. Oxfordshire. Berkshire. Suthampton. Wiltesir. Gloucestershire. Norffolk. The city and suburbs of London. Membrane 39. To Robert Basset escheator in Hertfordshire. Order to deliver of the king’s gift to Walter atte Lee 20Z. in aid of his expenses for the time that he was travailing in that county at the king’s command to resist certain rebels. By K. To Hugh la Zouche and his fellows, justices appointed in Cambridge¬ shire to punish the evildoings of those who newly rose in armed insurrection contrary to their allegiance. Order to arrest and imprison all who shall be before them indicted for the same, and all such as according to their discretion they shall be lawfully assured are guilty thereof, where they may be kept in safest custody without escape, mainprise or acquittal with those already arrested and not yet delivered, until by advice of the council the king shall take order for their deliverance. By K. To the sheriff of Kent for the time being. Order to pay to Nicholas Barbor 6 d. a day and the arrears since 4 March 1 Richard II, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of the late king granting to the said Nicholas for good service of the issues of that county 6 d. a day for life or until the king should take other order for his estate. Et erat patens. Membrane 38. To Robert Tresilian. Order to busy himself in executing the office of chief justice to hold pleas before the king, which office it is the king’s will that he shall hold. By K. To the collectors in the port of Sandewich. Order, upon petition of William Bedelewe and others, merchants of Ireland, to view divers letters of cocket by them produced in chancery, and if thereby assured that the goods and merchandise by them cocketed in Ireland are those now newly put in six small vessels called ‘ hakebotes ’ of Flanders to be taken thither, and were not exposed for sale at Sandewich, order to dearrest the said vessels and goods and deliver them to the said merchants, suffering them without a second payment of custom or subsidy to pass to Flanders in order to make their advantage thereof ; 5 RICHARD II. 0 1381. July 29. Henley. July 16. St. Albans. July 23. Berkhamp- stead. Membrane 38— coni. as they have shewn that they laded those goods in a ship of Wynchelse called ‘le Plenteth ,’ Adam Ossemonde master, to be taken thither, and paid in Ireland the custom due thereupon, as by the said letters appears, that they put the same in the six small vessels, for that the said ship on the voyage was by a storm and contrary winds driven to Sandewich and there lost, and that by colour thereof the collectors have arrested and are detaining vessels and goods. To all sheriffs, mayors, constables, bailiffs, ministers etc. to whom etc. Writ de intendendo in favour of the president of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England for the time being appointed or his deputy, and order, as they would avoid the king’s wrath, upon the suit, certificate or information of the president to arrest and deliver to him all brethren of the Hospital whom they shall find wandering to and fro about the country, to be chastised according to the discipline and rule of their order ; as the king has learned that certain of the brethren, despising their profession and chsting off their habit, some also persisting in their habit but abandoning themselves by reason of this vacancy and for lack of a pastor to insolence and folly, are wandering from country to country in rebellion against the said president, squandering the goods of the Hospital, and doing daily many things to the scandal of their order and the peril of their souls. By K. Et erat patens. To William Walshale escheator in Salop. Order to give Thomas son of Philip Tope, which Philip was brother of Roger Tope father of William Tope deceased tenant by knight service of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March son and heir of Roger the late earl and late a minor in the late king's wardship, the said Thomas being cousin and heir of the said William, livery of his said cousin’s lands ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and on proof of the said Edmund’s age the late king took his homage and fealty and commanded livery to be given him of his father’s lands. To William de Skipwith the younger, escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor of Kirketon in Lyndesey, the knights’ fees, advowsons, wards, marriages etc. thereto belonging excepted, saving to Joan princess of Wales the king’s mother her dower, and delivering up any issues thereof taken since the death of Thomas de Felton; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by the late king’s licence Edward prince of Wales his father granted that manor, which is held in chief by homage and fealty for all services, to the said Thomas and Joan his wife (yet living) for their lives, reserving the knights’ fees etc. ; and the king has taken the homage of Joan late the wife of Thomas. To the same. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor of Aslakby, delivering any issues thereof taken since the death of Thomas de Felton knight to Joan late his wife and Sibyl their daughter ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by gift of Hugh Fastolf and William de Rudham clerk, made with the late king’s licence, the said Thomas at his death held the same jointly with the said Joan and Sibyl, and 10 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS 1381. July 12. St. Albans. Sept. 12. Westminster. Aug. 6. Reading. Oct. 8. Berkhamp- stead. Membrane 38— cont. that it is held in chief except certain parcels therein which are held of others than the king ; and he has taken the fealty of Joan and Sibyl. To the bailiffs of Scardeburgh. Order to put Alice de Wakefeld, sister of Henry bishop of Worcester, in full possession of certain lands and rents in that town as before the insurrection, maintaining and defending her therein, and on the king’s behalf telling any who claim right or title to the same to sue according to law after she has obtained possession, if they shall think fit: as by her complaint the king has learned that great number of evildoers caused and procured her to be thrust out of the same, whereof she was in peaceable possession until disseised by unlawful violence and insurrection of the people of the town contrary to their allegiance, the premises being yet unlawfully occupied by those who so disseised her. By K. Membrane 35.* To the mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich. Order on sight etc. to call before them Thomas atte Welle and others of the town, in whose hands is a quantity of plaster taken from a ship called the ‘ Scoueweder ’ of Lescluse in Flanders, Henry son of Andrew master, and any others whom they shall see fit, in presence of Hugh Sprot and John Warner proctors of the owners or one of them to hear their arguments touching restitution thereof, and to do speedy justice according to the alliance between the king and them of Flanders, that for lack of remedy and justice they of Flanders have no cause to arrest merchandise of the king’s subjects in their power or to bring trouble upon them ; as on behalf of John Beek and Arnald de la Mare burgesses of Lescluse complaint is made that certain of the king’s subjects in barges at sea took the said ship on the voyage to Flanders between Calais and Dovorre, and brought it so laded to Sandewich, although the complainants shewed letters under seal of the count of Flanders and the com¬ monalty of Lescluse witnessing that the plaster was theirs, which is wrongfully detained under arrest in the hands of the said Thomas and others contrary to the alliance aforesaid ; but by other letters under seal the count and commonalty have witnessed that the same was and is the property of the complainants. To the abbess of Shaftesbury for the time being. Order of the fee farm which she is bound to render for the town of Shaftesbury by the hands of the sheriff of Wiltesir to pay to John Roos the king’s serjeant one of the yeomen of his chamber 121. a year for life, which John Bray physician in his life time had by the late king’s grant ; as for good service the king has granted John Roos that sum for life or until he shall take other order for his estate. Et erat patens. Mandate to the said sheriff to discharge the abbess thereof during the life of John Roos. Et erat patens. To the treasurer and barons of the exchequer. Order not to distrain or trouble Richard de Burle knight for his homage and fealty for lands in England by him held in chief, releasing any distress made ; as the king has taken his homage and fealty. By K. * The face of membranes 37 and 36 is blank. 5 RICHARD II. 11 1381. Membrane 35— cont. Oct. 15. To William Stile escheator in Somerset. Order to meddle no further Westminster, with the purparties of the lands of Emma Coffyn and Isabel Coffyn assigned and delivered to Thomas Rutherdene, Elizabeth Heghne, Matthew White and Joan his wife and to Richard Burdene respectively, delivering to them any issues thereof taken since 4 June 51 Edward III, and certifying in chancery any cause wherefore they ought not so to do ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by Robert James the late king’s escheator, that at their death Emma and Isabel Coffyn held no lands in that county in chief, but held a moiety of the manor of Thorne Coffyn and the advowson by knight service of the heir of Edmund de Clyvedon knight, a minor in the late king’s wardship, who held the same by knight service of the heir of Edward le Despenser likewise a minor in that king's wardship, that the said Thomas being son of Alice one of the sisters of Richard Coffyn their father, the said Elizabeth being daughter of Thomasia one of the daughters of Maud another sister, John Culleye being son of Elizabeth Culleye another daughter of the said Maud, Agnes Verlegh, Christina Verlegh and Juliana Verlegh being daughters of Alice Verlegh one of the daughters of Emma Verlegh the third sister, Joan wife of Matthew White another daughter of Emma Verlegh, and Richard son of Christina Burdene the fourth sister are their cousins and next heirs, the said Thomas, Elizabeth Heghne, Joan and Richard Burdene being of full age, and the said John, Agnes, Christina Verlegh and Juliana within age, on 4 June aforesaid the late king commanded the then escheator to take the fealty of the said Thomas, Elizabeth, Matthew and Richard, to take security for their relief and the said Joan’s, in presence of the heirs and parceners to make a partition of the premises into four equal parts, and to give them livery of their respective pur¬ parties, keeping the residue in the king’s hand until further order; and now the said Thomas, Elizabeth, Matthew, Joan and Richard Burdene have petitioned the king for remedy, shewing that partition was made and livery given as aforesaid, but that the now escheator is nevertheless meddling with their purparties, and taking the issues and profits to the king’s use. Oct. 15. To the sheriff of Norffolk for the time being. Order to pay to Westminster. John Cray for life from 16 February last so much of 20/. a year allowed to the sheriff for keeping the gaol of Norwich castle as pertains to him as keeper thereof, according to the king’s letters patent of that date, committing to him during pleasure the keeping of the said castle and gaol with the fees thereto pertaining, and other letters of 4 September last committing the same to him for life with such fees and profits as other keepers used to take ; as the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer have certified in chancery that the allowance aforesaid is found in the rolls and memoranda of the exchequer. Et erat patens. Oct. 14. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of Westminster, supersedeas , by mainprise of Hugh Fastolf citizen and fishmonger of London and William Cressewyke citizen of London to save the king harmless, in favour of John de Haddele citizen and merchant of London, upon his petition, and of William Neuport in respect of their demand for 25/. or an account; as in 50 Edward III in time of truce between the late king and Charles his adversary of 4 ranee 12 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381. Sept. 6. Sheen. Sept. 11. Westminster. Sept. 6. Sheen. Aug. 30. Leeds. Membrane 35— cont. certain goods of merchants of London laded in ships of Flanders were by the king’s enemies of France taken at sea and carried away contrary to the truce, and at suit of the otvners the king after commanded certain goods of those enemies found in the hands of divers men of the said city to be arrested and by mainprise to be found before the then mayor, namely for saving the king harmless, to be delivered to the said merchants as a reprisal in part of their loss ; and now the said John’s petition shews that goods of his to a great sum were among those taken as aforesaid, that in part thereof 25 1. of the enemies’ goods arrested in the city remain in his hands, and that he fears he shall be therewith charged at the exchequer, for that the treasurer and the barons are distraining John Warde then mayor and the said John and William then sheriffs of London to account for the enemies’ goods so arrested. Membrane 34. To the president and all preceptors and brethren of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. Prohibition upon their allegiance and at their peril against departing out of the realm without special licence of the king, taking or sending any money or any jewels or goods of the Hospital to foreign parts without such licence, which at present the king refuses to grant, or attempting aught which may tend to contravene this command. Et erat patens. To the searcher in the port of London. Order to dearrest and deliver to Alice wife of William del Strother or to her servants a silver cup with gilt cover by him arrested on pretence that she had put it in a ship to be taken without licence to foreign parts ; as Richard de Clifford the king’s clerk has witnessed to the king and council that she never purposed so to do, but delivered the same to a servant to take to her lodging. To Ralph Wykes escheator in Huntingdonshire. Order, upon complaint of the burgesses of Huntyngdon, by mainprise of William Wightman to suffer them to take seisin of all chattels found in the town of felons concerned in the late insurrection, certifying the same in chancery, and the price thereof, before the next parliament; as among other liberties etc. granted to the said burgesses by charters of former kings, confirmed by the king, it is granted that they shall have the chattels of all felons, fugitives and outlaws, as well tenants dwelling within the town and liberty as strangers and others there found, so that they may take seisin thereof in aid of their farm without let of the king or his ministers whatsoever, and without rendering account to them ; and now their complaint shews that the escheator purposes to seize the chattels of divers insurgents there found, which pertain to the burgesses, pretending that in such a case they ought to pertain to the king. To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in Devon. Order to send into chancery under seal the tenor of all indictments, records or processes made before them or any of them by virtue of their commission, certifying also any mainprises before 5 RICHARD II. 13 1381. Membrane 34— cont. them had, and all things which concern their office, the manner and form thereof. By K. Et erat patens. The like to the guardians and justices in the following counties Westmorland. Worcestershire. N orthu mb er 1 and. Roteland. Bristol. Cumberland. Herefordshire. Somerset. Notynghamshire. Warwickshire. Staffordshire. Dorset. Leycestershire. Derbyshire. Cornwall. Salop. Yorkshire. Sept. 22. To the good men and commonalty of the town of Cantebrigge. Westminster. Order, as they will save them harmless, to cease every excuse, and of the burgesses to cause a fit person for whom they will answer to be elected to the office of mayor for the coming year according to the king’s charter, instead of John Marchall of Cantebrigge ‘ smyth,’ his election notwithstanding, and notwithstanding letters of exemption from office to any person previously addressed; as it has come to the king’s ears that the said John is not sufficiently qualified, as appears by noteworthy evidences laid before the council, wherefore the king has removed him ; and in this perilous time it is needful that a fit person be elected as well for the repose of the people of the town as for keeping the king's peace there. By C. Oct. 9. To John Bygod escheator in Yorkshire. Order in presence of John Berkhamp- de Neville knight and Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir of William stead. de L a tymer knight, to assign dower to Elizabeth who was wife of the said William, of whom the king has commanded an oath to be taken by the prior of Gysburne that she shall not marry without the king’s licence, sending the assignment to be enrolled in chancery. Bv K. The like to the following : Nicholas de Reymes escheator in Cumberland. John Carnelle escheator in Norhamptonshire. Thomas Peyvre escheator in Bedfordshire and Bukingham- shire. William de Walleworth mayor of the city of London and escheator therein. Oct. 12. To the steward of the king’s lands in Devon, or the keeper of his Westminster, chace of Dertemore for the time being. Order of the issues and profits of the herbage of Dertemore to pay to John de Sully 20 1. a year and the arrears since 22 March 1 Richard II, according to letters patent of the king’s father, confirmed by the king while prince and likewise on the date aforesaid, granting him the same for life. Et erat patens. Oct. 12. To the reeve or the king’s receiver of the manor of Bradenynch Westminster, co. Devon for the time being. Order of the issues of the manor to pay to John de Sully knight 40/. a year and the arrears since 22 March 1 Richard II, according to letters patent etc. (as the last), granting hint that yearly fee for life. Et erat patens, 14 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381. Oct. 24. Westminster. Sept. 14. Westminster. Sept. 16. Westminster. Sept. 20. Westminster. Sept. 24. Westminster. Membrane 34— cont. To Simon de Burgh, to whom the king lately committed the wardship of all lands of Geoffrey Cobbe in Wympole, Orwelle, Crawe- doun, Papworth, Harleton, Wrastlyngworth and Aruyngton, forfeit it is said by reason of his treason and felony. Order not to meddle therewith ; as the king has pardoned the said Geoffrey the suit of his peace for treasons, felonies and trespasses whatsoever in the insurrection lately made in divers parts of the realm, and it is the king’s will to restore him his lands, for that upon view and examination by them of the council learned in the law of a certificate of the escheator in Cambridgeshire making mention of that treason etc., it seemed to them that the cause therein expressed was not sufficient for forfeiture. Membrane 33. To the bailiffs of the liberty of Westminster of the abbot of West¬ minster. Order to receive from Thomas Sayville serjeant at arms John Glasene and John Webbe both of Manytre of the hundred of Tendryng, and to keep them in safe custody in the abbot’s prison until the octaves of Michaelmas next, when they shall come before the king. By C. To the sheriff of Kent. Order to arrest Robert Sibthorp parson of Maydenston and John parson of Orpyngton, so as to have them before the council on the morrow of Michaelmas next, in order to answer for their contempt in not coming before the council at a set day, as the king lately commanded them to do, and for matters contained in his command aforesaid. By C. To John de Ravenser the king’s clerk keeper of the hanaper of chancery. Order to discharge Richard earl of Arundell of 100/. whereby he lately made fine in chancery for licence to give to certain persons the castle, manors and lands of Chirk and Chirkeslond which are held in chief, and for licence in mortmain to give to the master and chaplains of the college of Holy Trinity Arundell 1 acre 3 roods 6 perches of land and the advowson of Goryng church co. Sussex, which sum the king has pardoned him by reason of costs by him incurred in the king’s service. By p.s. [1912.] To the mayor of the city of London. Order, upon petition of certain merchants of that city, to take information how goods of English merchants in Flanders are dealt with, and to dearrest or keep under arrest accordingly goods of Flemings whatsoever arrested in the said city and the suburbs ; as their petition shews that divers goods of theirs were lately kept under arrest at Lescluse in Flanders at suit of certain Flemish merchants, who complained of divers losses inflicted upon them at sea by certain English subjects, that the king wrote to the count of Flanders for delivery of the same, but the count and commons of Flanders would [not] deliver them until the merchants of London found a mainprise under a pain of 800/. of Flanders groats, and that divers goods of Flemish merchants to the value of 700/. are now under arrest in London, praying that the same be kept under arrest until the owners shall find a mainprise for discharge of the said mainprise of London merchants. By pet. of C. 5 RICHARD II. 15 1381. Oct. 7. Berkhamp- stead. Membrane 33— cont. To Robert Tresilian the chief justice. Order not to proceed without advising the king to rendering of judgment upon a certain inquisition upon a writ of nisi prius which is before the king in a cause between the late king and the abbot of St. Mary York and prior of Wetherhale his fellow concerning certain soil and agistments etc. ; as the king has learned that the said cause has so far proceeded that the said inquisition was taken by men procured and suborned on behalf of the abbot and prior, and he is informed of a surety that it would tend to his prejudice to proceed as aforesaid. By C. Oct. 12. To the king’s havener or his representative in Cornwall and Devon Westminster, for the time being. Order of the king’s prise of Spanish wines in his keeping to pay to John de Sully knight two tuns of wine a year and the arrears since 22 March 1 Richard II, according to a grant to him made for life by the king’s father, confirmed by the king while prince and on the date aforesaid. Et erat patens. Oct. 12. To the mayor and bailiffs of the town (sic) of Excestre for the time Westminster, being. Order to pay to John de Sully knight the 20 1. a year which they are bound to pay the king for the fee farm of the town, and the arrears thereof since 22 March 1 Richard II, on which day the king confirmed a grant thereof for life, made by his father to the said John and also confirmed by him while prince, in addition to the 40/. for life of the issues of the manor of Bradenynch. Et erat patens. Oct. 6. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order to certify Thomas de Morle knight Berkhamp- of a mainprise under a pain of 400/. made in chancery on behalf of stead. Thomas son of Philip Gerveys by Ralph Lovell knight, William Plumstede, Thomas Alman of Eston clerk and William Robyns of Swafham of Norffolk, directing him under pain of losing 400/. upon his mainprise hereinafter mentioned to set free Thomas son of Philip from prison and suffer him to be at large, and giving him notice to be before the justices at Westminster on the morrow of All Souls ; as many times the king ordered the sheriff to replevy Thomas son of Philip, whom the said Thomas de Morle, William de Swathyng and Oliver de Mendham have taken and hold captive it is said, unless taken by special command of the king or the chief justice, for manslaughter, the forest or other matter for which he is not replevisable, or else to signify the cause wherefore he would not or might not execute the king’s command ; and the sheriff has signified that Thomas son of Philip was taken as aforesaid and brought out of the county to places unknown, wherefore the sheriff after receipt of that writ might neither have view of his body nor execute the writ, by virtue of which return the king ordered him to take the said Thomas de Morle, William and Oliver and keep them in prison in safe custody until he might replevy Thomas son of Philip, giving notice to the justices at West¬ minster in the octaves of Michaelmas how he should execute that order ; and Thomas de Morle, appearing after in chancery, claimed Thomas son of Philip as his neif, avowing that his imprisonment was lawful for that cause and because of his rebellion, and nevertheless mainperned in chancery under a pain of 400/. promising that, if sufficient persons should mainpern in a sum to be limited by the court 16 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381. Membrane 33— cont. and paid to Thomas de Morle in case they should make default in their mainprise, that the prisoner should stand to right in the king's court and, if adjudged neif as aforesaid or upon failure to prosecute a process to be begun for his replevin, should render himself to be justiced by Thomas de Morle, then upon being assured of such mainprise on the prisoner’s behalf by certificate of the sheriff, he would set the prisoner free until it might be debated in the king’s court whether he was of free condition or neif of Thomas de Morle, and the king ordered the sheriff thereupon to stay the execution of his writ for taking the said Thomas de Morle, William and Oliver, setting free any of them if taken ; and now the said Ralph and the others have mainperned that the prisoner when set free shall stand to right and with such speed as he lawfully may shall sue in the king’s court by due process until it be determined whether he be neif of Thomas de Morle or no, and if adjudged his neif shall render himself as aforesaid. Oct. 15. To William de Neville justice of the forest beyond Trent, or to his Westminster, representative in the forest of Galtres. Order to deliver to bail Thomas Brodecroft, imprisoned in York prison for a trespass of vert and venison in that forest, if replevisable according to the assize of the forest. Membrane 32. Aug. 30. To Peter de la Mare. Order to levy the residue of the fruits of the Leeds. chancellorship of Hereford, whereof the king is informed that the said Peter has taken a part for this year and has it in his keeping, and at his peril to be in person before the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer at Westminster on the morrow of Michaelmas next to account for the whole of them ; as the proctors of the cardinal of Perugia, who is chancellor of Hereford, have granted to the king all the fruits for this year. Oct. 10. To the sheriffs of London. Order to deliver to Alan de Buxhull Westminster, constable of the Tower of London or to his lieutenant, to be kept in safe custody in the Tower prison until further order for their deliverance, Robert Munselowe, Richard Bendere, Richard Hedene, John Crothole, and Robert Crothole his brother, Ralph Rok, Robert Elmstede, John Munde, John Stertoud, John Broun ‘ Iryssh,’ Thomas Bryth, John Cotes and Roger Londoneissh imprisoned in Neugate gaol in the sheriffs’ custody. By C. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London, or to his lieutenant. Order to receive of the sheriffs Robert de Munselowe and the others above named, and to keep them etc. (as above). By C. Oct. 15. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order to give Hugh earl of Stafford Westminster, seisin of a messuage and one virgate of land in Draghton held by Henry Isoude outlawed for felony ; as the king has learned by inquisi¬ tion, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have been in his hand a year and a day, that the said Henry held them of the earl, and that answer is made for the year and a day and the waste thereof by Robert Botevileyn late sheriff. Oct. 15. To William de Skipwith the younger, escheator in Lincolnshire. Westminster. Order to give William son of Peter de Bleseby seisin of the lands of 5 RICHARD II. 17 1381. Oct. 26. Westminster. Oct. 14. "Westminster. Nov. 1. Westminster. Nov. 2. Westminster. Membrane 32— cont. William de Bleseby deceased, the said Peter being brother of the said deceased who was father of Joan mother of William de Touthorp cousin and heir of his said grandfather, and William son of Peter being cousin and heir of William de Touthorp, who died a minor in the king’s wardship ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [1922.] To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon petition of the collectors in the archdeaconry of Essex of the subsidy last granted to the king by the clergy of the province of Canterbury, to discharge them of all sums falling upon chaplains and clerks who fled out of the archdeaconry by reason of the late insurrection or are dead which by inquisition of otherwise it may be shewn that they might not levy ; as that petition shews that great number of clerks thereto assessed, fearing impeachment for the insurrection and being perhaps guilty, have withdrawn thence and fled to places unknown, and that others are dead before aught was levied of them. To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, or to his representative in the duchy. Order on sight etc. to cause proclama¬ tion to be made forbidding any man under pain of forfeiture thereof to take any sort of corn out of the realm to foreign parts without special licence of the king. By C. Vacated , because on the dorse of this roll. To the constable, farmer or keeper of the castle and ' berthon ’ of Marlebergh for the time being. Order of the issues thereof to pay to William White, late one of Queen Philippa’s palfreymen, 2d. a day for life and the arrears since 6 May 1 Richard II, according to letters patent of the late king, confirmed on the aforesaid date by the great council, and on 3 August 3 Richard II by the king, who has retained the said William with him. Et erat patens. To all presidents or visitors of the Cistercian order in England, all abbots and others of the order holding any office for the time being. Strict order, under a pain of 1,000/. to be levied of the lands and possessions of all other abbeys of the order, to attempt nought within the realm or without which may tend to the prejudice of the abbey of Rewley by Oxford of that order, or to impair the king s letters patent granting lands, possessions and liberties of the king’s gift to the abbot and convent thereof, or to trouble the abbot and convent touching the possession of any buildings within the bounds of the abbey, though before the said letters patent the same were built by consent of the abbots thereof at the joint expense of certain abbeys of the order in England for the abode of monks of the order studying in the university of Oxford, which buildings among other things forfeit as hereinafter- mentioned the king has given to the abbot and convent; as that abbey was founded by Edmund earl of Cornwall, and by him and others was after the statute of mortmain endowed with divers lands, posses¬ sions and liberties without licence of the king, and was therefore liable to be seized as forfeit into the king’s hand ; and in consideration that the earl was his ancestor, and that the patronage of the abbey ought by inheritance to pertain to him, the king lately pardoned the Wt. 32813. CB 2 18 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Membrane 32 — cont. now abbot and convent that trespass and forfeiture, granting by letters patent that they should have the abbey, possessions etc., as aforesaid the said statute notwithstanding. By C. Et erat patens. Oct. 28. To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon the plaintiff’s petition, Westminster, to proceed with such speed as they lawfully may in a cause between John Dynham knight and William prior of Bodmyn and John Whalesbreu for the wardship of the land and heir of Thomas Seint Aubyn, notwithstanding the defendants’ allegation that Edward prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall was thereof seised in right of his duchy and granted the wardship to the said prior, so that they proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the king ; as the defendants have made that allegation, pleading that the prince’s right has devolved upon the king, wherefore no further proceeding ought to be had without advising the king, and craving the king’s aid, and the justices have thereupon deferred to proceed, as the king has learned. Nov. 24. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge for the time being. Order to pay to Westminster. Edmund de Langele earl of Cantebrigge or his attorney 20 1. a year and the arrears since the late king’s death ; as in consideration of his exceeding vigour and praiseworthy behaviour the late king gave the said Edmund his son and his heirs the name and honour of earl to him and his heirs for ever, set him over the county of Cantebrigge, and invested him by girding on the sword, desiring to honour his person according to the nobility of his birth and to his deserts, and to find support for the royal sceptre in his power and prudence; and the better to maintain that estate gave him by charter 20/. a year for the third penny of the county. Et erat patens. Membrane 31. Oct. 17. To Thomas de Illeston escheator in Wiltesir. Order to remove Westminster, the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor of Compton Chamberleyn, delivering to Katherine late the wife of Hugh Tirell any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Hugh at his death held the same jointly with her to them and the heirs of their bodies of others than the king. Oct. 19. To William Berard escheator in Norffolk. Order to take of Joan Westminster, who was wife of Thomas de Felton an oath that she shall not marry without the king’s licence, and in presence of Roger Lestraunge, to whom has come the manor and advowson of Lucham by form of the gift for that her husband died without issue male, to assign her dower thereof, sending the assignment to be enrolled in chancery. Oct. 25. To the keeper or farmer of the manor of Eltham for the time being. Westminster. Order of the farm thereof to pay to Baldwin de Bereford the king’s knight 20/. a year and the arrears since 10 July last, on which date the king granted him 100 marks a year for life, 20/. thereof of the said farm. Et erat patens . 5 RICHARD II. 19 1381 . Oct. 22. Westminster. July 18. St. Albans. Nov. 6. Westminster. Nov. 4. Westminster. Nov. 6. Westminster. Membrane 31— cont. To the bailiffs of the town of Oxford for the time being. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in respect of 3 51. a year of the fee farm of that town. To the sheriff of Oxford for the time being. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in respect of 17 marks 6s. 8 d. a year of the issues of that county. To Edmund Giffard escheator in Oxordshire. Order to give Amice late the wife of John de Beverle livery of the manor of Bokenhull and the issues thereof since her husband’s death; as it is found by inquisition, taken by John Salvayn late escheator, that at his death her husband held the same jointly with her by grant of the late king to them and the said John’s heirs. To the bailiffs of Lenne, the collectors of customs in that port, and all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, merchants, ministers etc. to whom etc. Writ of aid in favour of Philip Wytli of Lenne Episcopi, to whom for a term of three years the king has by a mainprise committed for a set farm the collection of all customs upon goods, except wool, hides and woolfells, in the said port and along the coast to Maidenhouse on the one hand and Blakeneye on the other and at those places, and in favour of his deputies. Et erat patens. To the sheriff of Huntingdon for the time being. Order to pay to Roger Janyn 2d. a day and the arrears since 23 March 1 Richard II, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of the late king granting the said Roger for good service 2d. a day for life or until the king should take other order for his estate. Et erat patens. To the mayor and bailiffs of Notyngham for the time being. Order to stay their demand upon the prior and brethren of Mount Carmel Notyngham for 5s. (id. a year for certain pieces of ground in the town which they acquired for enlargement of their manse ? discharging them thereof ; as for 5s. 6 d. of rent to him given by John son of Ralph Brodye of Notyngham, to be taken by the hands of the bailiffs of a messuage in ‘ Mothallegate ’ street of him held by the said John, the late king by letters patent, confirmed by the king, released to the prior and brethren and to their successors the rent first mentioned. Proviso that answer be made to the king for the rent of the messuage in 4 Mothallegate. ’ Et erat patens. To the collectors and receivers of certain moneys levied of tenants of the archbishopric of Canterbury, lately void by death of archbishop Simon, for giving the king a palfrey as used to be done at every vacancy thereof. Order to discharge the brethren and sisters of the hospitals of Northgate and Herbaldoun by Canterbury, who are tenants of the archbishopric it is said, of contributing thereto with other tenants for their lands in the hundreds of Wyngham, Westgate and YYhitstaple, restoring any levy upon them made ; as the late king by letters patent, confirmed by the king, granted that they and their successors should 20 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Membrane 31— cont. be quit of tallages, aids and contributions whatsoever in respect of those lands. Nov. 24. Order to the sheriff of Lincoln to cause a coroner to be elected instead Westminster, of William Leverik, who is insufficiently qualified. Dec. 13. To Robert de Swynfen escheator in Salop and the march of Wales Westminster, adjacent. Order to give Fulk son of Robert Corbet of Morton knight and of Elizabeth his wife livery of the manor of Shaubury and the issues thereof since his mother’s death, and to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manors of Morton Corbet, Harpecote, Routon, Ambaston, Watelesburgh, Hey, Brecleshulle and Hemme and the township of Hynynton, delivering to him any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at her death the said Elizabeth held the manor of Shaubury jointly with her husband (likewise deceased) for their lives by gift of Thomas Gery vicar of Morton and Thomas de Lee of Southbache by fine levied in the late king’s court with his licence, and the other manors and township by gift of Hugh le Yonge clerk and others to them with remainder to the said Fulk and the heirs male of his body, and that the manor of Shaubury is held in chief by knight service, the other premises of others than the king ; and the king has taken the homage and fealty of the said Fulk. By p.s. [2006.] To the same. Order to take the fealty of Roger son of Robert Corbet of Morton and Elizabeth his wife, and to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the townships of Lawelegh, Blecheley and Upton Waters, eight messuages, 20 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow in Shrewsbury, delivering to the said Roger any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Elizabeth wife of Robert at her death held the premises jointly with her husband (likewise deceased) by gift of John Poytyu chaplain and others to them for their lives with remainder as regards the township of Lawelegh to the said Roger and the heirs male of his body, as regards other the premises to him and the heirs of his body, and that the premises in Shrewsbury are held of the king in free burgage, the said, townships of others than the king. Dec. 2. To the steward of Wallyngford castle or his representative. Order Westminster, not to distrain William Barre knight for his homage, releasing any such distress made ; as he has done his homage for the manor of Stantonbarre co. Bukingham held of the king. By K. upon information of Aubrey de Veer the chamberlain. Membrane 30. Oct. 19. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge and Huntingdon for the time being. Westminster. Order to pay to Elizabeth de Veer who was wife of Andrew Luterell knight 100/. a year until provision be made her by the king of 200/. a year of land or rent for life, and the arrears since Easter last, according to the king’s late letters patent granting her 200/. a ^ear for life, 100/. of the issues of those counties, and 100/. of the issues of Bedfordshire and Bukinghamshire. Et erat patens. 5 RICHARD II. 21 1381 . Membrane 30— cont. The like to the sheriff of Bedford and Bukingham for the time being. Oct. 1. To Aubrey de Veer steward of Walyngford or his representative. Westminster. Order not to distrain William de Bekenesfeld for his homage, releasing any such distress made ; as he has done homage for his lands in Bekle co. Bukingham. By p.s. [1919.] Oct. 13. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London, and to his Westminster, lieutenant. Order to deliver to John Morewelle serjeant at arms Thomas • Farndon imprisoned in the Tower prison for manslaughter of brother Robert Hales late prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England the treasurer, to be brought to la Vyse castle and there kept in custody until the king shall take order for his deliverance. By K. and C. Oct. 13. To Nicholas de Sharnesfeld constable of la Vyse castle, and to his Westminster, lieutenant. Order to receive Thomas Farndon, whom John Morewelle shall deliver to him, and to keep him etc. (as above). By K. and C. Oct. 13. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London, and to his Westminster, lieutenant. Order to receive Thomas Hardynges of Lynton co. Kent, whom the king is sending to him, and to keep him in safe custody in the Tower prison until further order. By K. and C. Oct. 15. To William Berard escheator in Norffolk. Order to give Roger Westminster. Lestraunge livery of the manor and advowson of Lucham, saving her dower to Joan who was wife of Thomas de Felton knight; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death the said Thomas held the same in chief in fee tail to him and the heirs male of his body, by gift of John Lestraunge to Hamon de Felton his grandfather and to the heirs male of his body, that the said Thomas died without issue male, wherefore the premises ought by the form of the gift to revert to the said Roger, being son of Roger son of John son of John son of the said John Lestraunge, and that they are held of others than the king. Oct. 18. To the sheriff of Essex. Order, upon petition of John Lependen of Westminster. Great Dunmowe, if assured that he was unlawfully disseised of three cottages there by John Horro and Alice his wife by aid of certain his enemies who rose in the late insurrection, to give him again seisin thereof, putting out the said John Horro and Alice, and telling them to sue according to law if they think fit ; as the king decrees that things so done in time of that disturbance are of none effect. For half a mark paid in the hanaper. Oct. 17. To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Lincoln, and to Hugh Westminster. Garewelle of Lincoln. Order to dearrest and deliver to Francis Burre merchant of Milan 24 sarplers of wool of his and any other goods of merchants of Florence by them arrested for the cause hereinafter mentioned, not troubling Nicholas Luke or other merchants of Florence contrary to their acquittance, or else to be in person in chancery within eight days after receipt hereof in order to shew cause wherefore they have not obeyed this writ; as the matter of a dispute between 22 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Oct. 25. Westminster. Nov. 10. Westminster. Nov. 12. Westminster. Membrane 30— coni. the said Hugh and other merchants of Lincoln and certain merchants of Lumbardy concerning a demand for certain great sums made by the merchants of Lincoln was lately moved before the council, and on 27 June 4 Richard II the said Hugh, John Hodeleston, Nicholas Cameryngham, John Bate, John Driffeld and Robert Hayford, for themselves and their fellows, acknowledged that neither Peter Marke, Nicholas Luke, Bernard Antoyn, Bernard George, John Crede, Francis Johan and Nicholas Russell of the fellowships of the Albertini and of Stros, nor any other Florentines were of the fellowship of Thomas Blaunchard, Dinus Blaunchard, Nicholas Johan or Andrew Blaunchard fugitives, wherefore the said Hugh etc. released and acquitted those and all other merchants of Florence of all actions, the said fugitives excepted ; and now by complaint of the said Francis it has come to the king’s ears that by reason of the demand aforesaid the mayor and bailiffs at suit of the said Hugh have contrary to that acquittance arrested the said wool, pretending that it is of Nicholas Luke, which it is not. To the king’s searchers in the port of Plymmuth. Order, upon petition of Stephen Hales of Suthwerk, to dearrest and deliver to him or his attorney two long cloths, one black the other tawny ; as his petition shews that he lately laded those cloths in a ship of Clyve, Richard Hore of Clyve master, to take to foreign parts, and paid the customs thereupon to the customers in the port of London, taking letters of cocket, and that when the ship came to Plymmuth the customers arrested the cloth for that those letters were not produced, the petitioner having given them to the custody of a certain seaman of the ship who was then absent; and John Sibille one of the said customers, being examined before the council at Westminster, has averred that the cloths were duly customed. By pet. of C. To the sheriff of Oxford, and the mayor of the town. Order to take brother William Pikworth of the order of friars preachers, and at the cost of the order to bring him without delay to Gloucestre and deliver him to the prior there to be chastised according to the rule of the order ; as the king is informed that the said William despising his profession is without licence of his superiors and contrary to their monitions dwelling irregularly outside the houses of the order, running to and fro among secular persons in disobedience to the said superiors, to the peril of his soul and the scandal of the order. By K. Et erat 'patens. To Reynold de Hilton clerk. Prohibition upon his allegiance and under pain of forfeiture against departing without the king’s special licence to foreign parts, doing, attempting or procuring aught there or elsewhere in contempt of the king, in breach of the laws etc. of the realm, or tending to impair the same, or sending any man thither, or any gold or silver in the lump or coined, jewels, writings or aught else ; as the king has learned that it is his purpose secretly to depart thither by colour of a citation to him sent thence to answer touching matters which ought to be determined by the king’s court, although it was by common counsel of the realm established, and proclamation was many times made on behalf of the king and of the late king for¬ bidding any man secretly or openly so to do. By K. Et erat patens. 5 RICHARD II. 23 1381 . Membrane 30— cont. To W. bishop of St. Asaph. Like prohibition, mutatis mutandis, and especially in consideration of the grievous hurt that might happen in these troublous times if he should fall into the hands of the king’s enemies and be put to ransom, which the king may not endure saving his coronation oath. By Et erat 'patens . Nov. 29 Westminster, in To Thomas Tyle the king’s chief butler, or to his representative —- ^he port of Bristol. Order of the king’s wines there in his keep¬ ing to deliver one tun of wine of the king’s gift to John de Bello Campo esquire. By Membrane 29. Oct. 20. To the sheriff of Leycester. Order to give James Belers knight Westminster, seisin of a messuage and 12 acres of land in Retherby held by John Hunte of Retherby outlawed for felony ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have been in his hand a year and a day, that the said John holds them of the said James, and that Thomas Hore late escheator had the year and a day and the waste thereof, and ought to answer to the king for the same. Oct. 22. To the sheriff of Essex. Order on sight etc. as best and most speedily Westminster, lie may to carry at the king’s cost to the king’s lodging, wherever it shall be, and deliver to the treasurer of the household a fish called a ‘ whalle,’ now newly cast up, as the king is informed, upon the soil of the alien priory of Mersey which is in the king’s hand by reason of the war with France ; as in law the fish ought to belong to the king or the prior. " By C. Nov. 18. To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle, warden of the Westminster. Cinque Ports and one of the guardians of the peace in Kent, or to his lieutenant in the said castle and ports. Order to remove every force or any lay power maintaining itself in the parish church of Buklond by Dovorre or the apse ( voltu ) of the old church of St. Martin Dovorre, and to defend the prior and convent of the new work of St. Martin, of the foundation of former kings and the patronage of the archbishop of Canterbury by their collation, in possession of Buklond church and the oblations of indulgence at the altar of St. Mary under the said apse, doing them no wrong or violence and suffering none to be done by others of the said ports and county, and so far as in him lies reforming any heretofore done, putting down any turbulent men of the town who would contravene this command, strictly commanding the mayor, bailiffs and commonalty thereof under the pain in the statutes and ordinances of the late king, confirmed by the king in divers parliaments, and under pain of forfeiture, to suffer the prior and convent by them¬ selves, their servants or deputies peaceably to hold Buklond church to them long ago duly appropriated, and to levy the fruits, rents and preventions thereof, and the oblations aforesaid, and dispose of the same at will, doing or attempting nought which may tend to contempt of the king, to be derogatory to the said statutes or to disturb their enjoyment of such fruits etc., and that the mayor and bailiffs at their peril shall likewise put down such turbulent men under the pain afore¬ said ; as the prior and convent have held the said church and oblations time out of mind, until by colour of provisions obtained contrary to the 24 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Nov. 28. Westminster. Nov. 26. Westminster. Nov. 8. Westminster. Nov. 10. Westminster. Nov. 16. Westminster. Membrane 29— cont. said statutes from the cardinal last in England of Buklond church by John Croucheman chaplain and of the said oblations by William Parys clerk they are now newly disturbed in their possession thereof by the said John and William and their accomplices ; and for the common advantage of the realm it is the king’s will that those statutes and ordinances be observed, wherefore by letters patent he has taken the prior and convent under his protection, likewise the said church and oblations. Et erat patens. To the mayor and bailiffs of Dovorre for the time being, and the commonalty of the town. Order to suffer the said prior and convent peaceably to hold Buklond church and the fruits thereof, and to levy the oblations aforesaid ; and to the mayor and bailiffs at their peril to put dowm etc. (as in the last). To the receiver of issues and profits of the lordship of Cornwall for the time being. Order to pay to Lewis de Clyfford 35 marks a year for life or until the king has made him other assignment thereof, and the arrears since Easter last, according to the king’s letters patent of 8 July last. Et erat patens. To the sheriffs of London and Middlesex for the time being. Order to pay to the prior and convent of Holy Trinity London 100s. a year and the arrears since 11 March 1 Richard II, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of the late king, granting to them and their successors 100s. a year of the farm or issues of that city and county in recompense for certain fruits, oblations, tithes and obventions by them given at his request to the abbot and convent of St. Mary Graces. Et erat patens. To the collectors of customs in the port of London, and the keepers of the passage there. Order to suffer Robert Parys citizen and mer¬ chant of London by himself, his servants or deputies, first paying the customs and subsidies thereupon, to lade there and send over to Flanders six oxen to a certain host there for sustenance of certain servants of his dwelling with the said host, any command to the contrary notwithstanding. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to account with the executors of Richard Rotier, the late king’s constable of Bordeaux and afterwards the king’s constable, allowing him such wages and rewards as were allowed to John de Loudham or Master Robert de Wykford late constables, or granted to Master William Loryng late constable. To Thomas Tyle the king’s butler, or to his representative in the port of London. Order, upon petition of John Forster of London ‘carter,’ not to trouble him because of the waste of a tun of wine, the carriage whereof from the Tower of London to the manor of Kenyngton he undertook at his own risk ; as his petition shews that the same was broken by accident, and not by his negligence or default 5 RICHARD II. 25 1381 . Membrane 29— cont. in carriage, and in consideration of his poverty the king has pardoned him the trespass etc. By K. Nov. 12. To Gilbert Culwen escheator in Northumberland. Order in presence Westminster, of John de Holand the king's brother, to whom he has committed the wardship of the lands of Rees ap Griffitz knight, to assign dower, if not yet assigned, to Margaret who was wife of the said Rees, deliver¬ ing to her the issues thereof taken since 19 November last, on which day the king gave like order to Nicholas Reymes late escheator, having commanded his clerk Richard de Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln to take of her an oath etc. ; as the said escheator was removed from office before that was done. Nov. 28. To the escheator in Notynghamshire. Order in presence of John Westminster, de Holand {as above) to assign to Margaret wife of Rees ap Griffith knight dower of 101 of rent in Shelford, Godlyng, Stoke and Birton. By K. Dec. 16. To John de Newenton escheator in Middlesex. Order to take of Westminster. Joan who was wife of John Keuermound an oath etc., and in presence of Adam Rameseye the king’s esquire, to whom he has committed two thirds thereof until the heir’s lawful age, to assign her dower of the office of usher of the exchequer, and of the offices of ushers [and] criers in the Common Bench, marshals, ushers, criers and barriers in singular the eyres of justices in eyre within the realm, with 5 d. a day when the exchequer is open to bo taken at the receipt of the exchequer in the first mentioned office. Membrane 28. Nov. 14. To the collector of the issues of the stampage of tin in Cornwall, Westminster, or the warden of the stampage for the time being. Order so long as he shall be in office to pay to William de Monte Acuto now earl of Salisbury 200 marks a year so long as provision shall not be made him of 200 marks a year of land and rent in lieu thereof, and the arrears for Easter and Michaelmas terms last; as by letters patent of 18 March 11 Edward III the late king granted to William de Monte Acuto, whom he then made earl of Salisbury, and to the heirs male of his body, to maintain the estate of earl and support the charges thereof, 1,000 marks a year of the issues of the stampage, namely 800 marks until the castle and manor of Troubrigge and the manors of Aldeburne, Ambresbury and Wvnterbourne co. Wiltesir, Caneford co. Dorset, and Hengstregge and Cherleton co. Somerset, then held for life by John de Warenna then earl of Surrey and Joan his wife, the reversion whereof that king granted to the said William and his heirs male aforesaid, should come to his hands or the hands of such heirs, when payment’thereof should cease, and 200 marks until provision should benrade as aforesaid ; and payment of 800 marks ceased by possession of the said castle and manors being obtained by the now earl, being son and heir of the first earl, and no provision has yet been made of 200 marks of land and rent as aforesaid. By C. Et erat patens. Nov. 5. To the sheriff of York. Order to cause a verderer in the forest of Westminster. Pykerynglyth to be elected instead of William Hastynges, who is dead. 26 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Nov. 20. Westminster. Nov. 24. Westminster. Nov. 24. Westminster. Nov. 24. Westminster. Membrane 28— cont. To Robert de Neuton late lieutenant of Alan de Buxhull late constable of the Tower of London. Order to set free Thomas son of Thomas de Gyssynge knight imprisoned in the Tower ; as by advice of the council with the king’s assent it is agreed that he shall go at large. To the escheator in Wiltesir. Order to assign and deliver to Joan the king’s mother dower of the manor of Mere ; as lately upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by Thomas de Illeston late escheator, that Edward prince of Wales after his espousal was thereof seised, and that he espoused the said Joan in 35 Edward III and was thereof seised until 1 February 40 Edward III, when he granted the same, except the castle and park at the Comwych, to Nicholas Bonde knight for life and one year longer, who died on the feast of St. Nicholas last, and upon his said mother’s petition, the king lately ordered the sheriff to give notice to the executors of the said Nicholas, and to Lewis de Clifford knight to whom lately he granted two thirds of the manor, to be in chancery in the octaves of Martinmas last to shew cause wherefore such dower ought not to be assigned her ; at which day the said Lewis appeared, and John Broun one of the executors by William de Stourton his attorney, and could say nought to the purpose, where¬ fore it was determined that dower be assigned and delivered as aforesaid. To William Walshale escheator in Salop and Staffordshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Wemme, the manors of Hynstoke and Lopynton co. Salop and Tyrley co. Stafford, delivering to John Say and Elizabeth his wife any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by divers inquisitions, taken by the escheator, that at his death Robert Ferrers of Wemme knight held the premises for life by knight service by gift of William de Bello Campo and Lewis de Clifford knights by fine levied in the king’s court with his licence, with remainder for life to the said Elizabeth who was wife of the said Robert; and the king has taken the said John’s fealty. To Cornelius de Wirley, escheator in Warwickshire and Leicestershire. Like order concerning the manors of Overesley and Merston Botiller co. Warrewyk and the manor and advowson of Norburgh co. Leycester ; as the king has learned by divers inquisitions, taken by the escheator, that at his death the said Robert held no lands in those counties in chief in demesne nor in service, but held the premises for life (as in the last), and that they are held of others than the king. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to remove the king’s hand from 7 acres of land in Coston late of William son of Robert de Langham, if yet in his hand, and to give Robert de Langham livery thereof, discharging him and the sheriffs of Leycester of the issues ; as it is found by certificate of the late king’s treasurer and the barons of his exchequer, and by inquisition taken before Thomas Ralegh late escheator in Leycestershire, that the cause of taking that land into the late king’s hand was that on Monday before St. Martin the Bishop 19 Edward III the said William was outlawed at suit of Richard de Wylughby the elder knight for an account, that William is dead, and that the said Robert is his cousin and heir. 5 RICHARD II. 27 1381 . Membrane 28— coni. Dec. 4. To Roger de la Chambre escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to Westminster, remove the king's hand and meddle no further with two thirds of the manor of Great Dodyngton, six messuages, two virgates of land and a quarter and 2s. of rent in Colyntre, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by John Carnelle late escheator, that Margaret who w T as wife of John Sulne knight at her death held no lands in that county in chief in demesne nor in service, but held the premises of others than the king. Dec. 16. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon Westminster, petition of the collectors and controllers in Kent of the subsidy last granted to the king by laymen, shewing that the rolls of names of those dwelling in Kent, the indentures and other evidences concerning the collection were burned by the commons of the county in their late insurrection, and that the collectors have not wherewithal to account but by the sum total of persons of every town, wherefore the treasurer and the barons have deferred to receive their account unless they shewed severally those persons’ names, if by oath of the collectors and controllers assured that these things are true, to account with the collectors upon oath by the sum total of persons of the towns or hundreds, and by control of the controllers, making no special mention of the names. By C. [Rolls of Parliament, iii. p. 393.] Nov. 16. Order to the sheriff of Salop to cause a coroner to be elected instead Westminster, of William de Lee, who is insufficiently qualified. Dec. 2. Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Norffolk for election Westminster, of a coroner instead of Robert Toly. Dec. 3. Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of York for election of a Westminster, coroner instead of John del More of Middelton. Nov. 18. Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Cumberland for election Westminster, of a coroner instead of Richard de Louthre, who is dead. Dec. 8. Like order to the sheriff of Derby for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of Henry de Shelford. Dec. 16. Like order to the sheriff of Salop for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of Thomas Boterell. Nov. 10. Like order to the sheriff of Berkshire for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of Richard Abyndon, lately elected for the king’s seven hundreds of Cokham and Bray ; as the king has learned that he has no lands in the county whereon he may dwell according to his estate. Nov. 5. Like order to the sheriff of Cornwall for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of Simon Tregawore, who is sick and aged. Nov. 21. Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of York for election of a Westminster, coroner instead of Thomas de Lokton, who is sick and aged as the king has learned by credible witness, wherefore he has removed him. 28 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381. Membrane 27. Oct. 19. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order this time to Westminster, discharge the dean and canons of the chapel of St. Stephen within West¬ minster palace of all sums of money current in demand against them at the exchequer for tenths, quotas or any other subsidies heretofore granted to the king ; as the late king by charter granted that they and their successors should be quit of all kings’ aids, contributions and tallages demanded by reason of their lands or goods, and that whensoever the clergy of the realm, or of the province of Canterbury or York by themselves, should grant a tenth or other quota upon their spirituali¬ ties and ecclesiastical goods, or the commons of the realm or the citizens and burgesses of cities and boroughs should grant a tenth, fifteenth or other quota or tax upon their temporalities or moveable goods, their lands or rents, the churches and benefices appropriated to the said dean and canons, their lands, goods etc. whatsoever should not be taxed, assessed or tallied, nor should they be distrained or troubled ; and by charter of 1 June 1 Richard II the king confirmed the said charter with the clause licet. By K., and by bill endorsed by C. Nov. 17. To William de Skip with the younger, escheator in Lincolnshire. Westminster. Order in presence of the heirs and parceners to make a partition of a third part of the manor of Billesby held in dower by Katherine who was wife of Peter Bavent of Billesby, and to give Marmaduke de Lumlee and Eleanor his wife and William Chaumberlein of Edlyngton and Cicely his wife seisin of the respective purparties, sending the partition to be enrolled in chancery ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by Walter de Kelby then escheator, that at his death the said Peter held that manor in chief by knight service, and that Eleanor and Cicely his daughters are his next heirs, and were then of full age, on 10 February 44 Edward III for a fine by them paid the late king respited their homage and fealty to a date now past, and commanded livery to be given them of their respective purparties ; and now it is found by inquisition, taken by William de Kelke late escheator, that the said Katherine at her death held the third part thereof in dower ; and the king has taken the homage and fealty of the said Marmaduke and William Chaumberlein by reason of issue upon their said wives begotten. By p.s. [1974.] Nov. 16. To William Berard escheator in Suffolk. Order to remove the Westminster, king's hand and meddle no further with the manor of Fakenham Aspes, delivering to Robert de Kedyngton and John Peeke of Cavendissh any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by fine levied in the late king’s court with his licence John de Cavendissh knight at his death held the same jointly with them, to them and the heirs and assigns of the deceased; and the king has taken their fealty. Oct. 24. To Thomas earl of Bukingham, Walter fitz Wauter, Hugh la Zouche, Westminster. William de Skypwyth, Henry Asty and John Holt, lately appointed justices, of whom the said William or Henry should be one, to make inquisition in Cambridgeshire concerning trespasses, excesses etc. whatsoever against the king and people and other the circumstances, and to hear and determine the same at suit of the king or of other complainants. Order not to proceed by virtue of their commission save only in regard to excesses etc. against the chancellor of Cantebrigge 5 RICHARD II. 29 1381 . Membrane 27 — cont. university or any scholars thereof committed in this devilish insurrection. Nov. 4. To John Norhampton mayor of the city of London and escheator Westminster, therein. Order to suffer the dean and chapter of St. Paul London to have the keeping and disposal of the bishopric of London, now void by translation of William the last bishop to be archbishop of Canterbury, of all temporalities thereof and all property thereto belonging, delivering to them any issues thereof taken, saving to the king the knights’ fees and aclvowsons of churches to the same belonging, the escheats falling in during this vacancy, and the keeping of any lands acquired since 19 December 11 Edward III and annexed to the bishopric ; as on that date the late king by letters patent, confirmed by the king, granted to the dean and chapter and to their successors that at every vacancy of the bishopric they should have the keeping thereof as fully as the bishops had when the see was filled or as the king might or ought to have had if it were kept in his hand, saving fees, advowsons and escheats as aforesaid, so that at the end of a vacancy, namely after the fealty of the bishop elect and confirmed or appointed, livery of such escheats should be given him, rendering to the king for every vacancy if it should endure one whole year 1,000/. at which sum the bishopric is taxed, and for a greater or less time in proportion. Sent to the exchequer among the estreats. The like to the following : Nicholas fitz Richard escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. Robert cle Loxle escheator in Surrey and Sussex. William Berard escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. John Newenton escheator in Middlesex. Here, on Wednesday after St. Andrew this year, the great seal was delivered to Richard Lescrope knight the chancellor, as appears in a memorandum on the dorse of this roll. Nov. 30. To John Rede escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order to remove Westminster, the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manors of Olton co. Suffolk and Gresham co. Norffolk, delivering to Margery late the wife of William Molyns knight any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by William Berard late escheator, that the deceased held the said manors of her heritage, the manor of Olton of the king in free socage as of the hundred of Luddynglond by service of 10s. a year, and the manor of Gresham of others than the king ; and the king has taken her fealty. Nov. 30. To the justices of the Bench. Order, if assured that the dean Westminster, and chapter of St. Chad Lychefeld before the late king’s justices recovered against the prior of Neuport Paynell a yearly rent of 20 marks, to proceed with such speed as they lawfully may in a plea now pending before them between the dean and chapter and the now prior concerning 100 marks arrears of the said rent, doing justice to the parties, notwithstanding the defendant’s allegation that the priory is dative, that he is removable at the will of the abbot of Mermoustre in Tours his abbot and superior, and that the priory is seized into the king's hand by reason of the war with France and to him committed at a set yearly rent payable to the king, wherefore 30 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . 1382 . Jan. 26. Westminster. 1381 . Nov. 4. Westminster. Dec. 12. Westminster. Oct. 22. Westminster. Dec. 30. Westminster. Membrane 27— cont. he may not answer without advising the king, craving the king’s aid, so that the justices proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the king ; as the king has learned that the dean and chapter impleaded the then prior in the late king's court for 40 marks arrears, and recovered the said rent, and that by reason of the said allegation the justices have deferred to proceed further in the said plea. Membrane 26. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon petition presented in parliament by Joan who was wife of Thomas de Felton knight, to examine charters and writings in her hands and, if assured thereby, or by inquisition or other lawful means, that on 2 August 48 Edward III and after her husband had no estate in the manors of Fordham, Wilby, Banham, Greys in Banham and Barewe, and in the moiety of a messuage and of 100 acres of land in Wilby save jointly with her, and that the premises are after his death seized into the king’s hand by command of the exchequer by colour of divers sums by him received as a prest at the receipt of the late king’s ex¬ chequer for which no account has yet been rendered by him or any other in his name, order to remove the king’s hand therefrom and from the issues thereof, suffering the said Joan to hold the premises according to the feoffments thereof made to her husband and to her, as her petition shews. [See Ancient Petitions, 4215, 5517.] Membrane 25. Order to the sheriff of Salop to cause a coroner to be elected instead of Thomas Boterell, who is dead. Like order, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Suffolk for election of a coroner instead of Thomas Rose, who is insufficiently qualified. Like order to the sheriff of Suffolk for election of a coroner instead of Henry Jernemuth. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a verderer in the forest of Spaunton to be elected instead of John Stevenson of Appulton, who is dead. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London and the controller there. Order to suffer the mayor and commonalty of the city or their deputies to take the whole of the subsidy in that port upon wool, hides and woolfells from Easter next until contented of the arrears of 2,000/. by them delivered as a prest to the king at his request, and at that feast to deliver to them one part of the cocket seal, without both foils whereof the king forbids that any wool, fells or hides shall pass ; as on 6 September 4 Richard II by advice of the council the king gave the mayor etc. his bond for repayment of the said sum at Christmas then next, covenanting for deduction of any sum to him granted by the city at the parliament then following, and that the collectors there for the time being should between that date and Christmas pay to them or their attorneys the whole of the said subsidy immediately after 7,000/. should thereof be levied, and that one part of the said seal should remain in their hands until fully paid, and for further security the king caused certain jewels to be delivered to them in pledge in certain coffers and boxes under seal of certain 5 RICHARD II. 31 1381 . Membrane 25— cont. lords ; and now the mayor etc. have of their own accord agreed with the council that, although of the said sum 1,000/. or thereabout is in arrear, they shall respite the arrears until Easter, and shall incon¬ tinently deliver up the said jewels as they received the same, so that after Easter they shall have the whole of the subsidy as aforesaid until fully contented. By C. Et erat patens. 1382 . Jan. 2. To John de Seynesbury bailiff or lieutenant in the port of Kirkele. Windsor. Order of the herrings in a ship called the ‘ Seint Marie ’ of Lesclus in Flanders by him lately arrested, for delivery whereof the king and council have yet taken no order, to deliver two lasts to Baldwin de - Seint Homer the master for his sustenance and sustenance of the seamen, putting the ship and gear in safe keeping and the residue of the merchandise therein until further order, as he will answer it. Jan. 13. To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order to pay to William Westminster, de Wyndesore 100/. a year and the arrears since 5 November 5 Richard II, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of the late king, granting to the said William for good service 100/. a year of the issues of that county for life or until the king should make him provision for life of 100/. a j r ear of land or rent. Et erat patens. Jan. 28. To Simon de Quyxley mayor of York, Richard Stanton, John Westminster. Thorneton and John Emlay chamberlains of the Gildehall of that city. Strict order under a pain of 1,000 marks to be in person in chancery on Monday before St. Peter’s Chair next, bringing with them and delivering to the court the sums hereinafter mentioned, to shew cause wherefore the same being levied by force and duress ought not to be repaid ; as by complaint of William Tykhill of York, Richard del See, John de Eston, William Belle and Roger de Burton of York, by their petition presented to the king and council, it is shewn that at the time of the late devilish insurrection of certain rebels in Kent and Essex they were by the said mayor and others taken by force of arms and imprisoned in the city prison until to save his life and have his deliverance every one of them paid great sums of money to the Gildehall chamber. By K. and C. Et erat patens. To Simon de Quyxlay mayor of York and William Ageland, William Pounfreyt and William Goklyng late bailiffs. Like order, and order to bring and deliver also divers bonds and statutes merchant with condition for not impeaching or troubling the mayor and bailiffs or any other of the city, which by threats of beheading them and by fear of death the said mayor and bailiffs compelled the complainants to make and deliver, to shew cause wherefore the same should not be cancelled. Et erat patens. To William de Selby, Robert Ampelford, John Cotyngham and John Benetson. Like order to bring and deliver bonds and statutes merchant which (as above ) the complainants were compelled to make and deliver to them. Et erat patens , 32 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 25 — cont. Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1,000 marks made in chancery on 29 January this year by Robert Acclum, Henry Roston, John de Gisburne, Adam Wellom and John Leuenton for William Tikhulle, Richard del See, John Eston, William Belle and Roger de Burton, that they shall be ready in chancery on Monday aforesaid to sue against Simon de Quixley mayor of York, John Stanton, John Thorneton and John Emlay chamberlains of the Gildehall, William Ageland, William Poumfreit and William Goldyng late bailiffs, William de Selby, Robert Ampelford, John Cotyngham and John Benetson touching the matter specified above. Jan. 26. To the dean of Coventre, John Russhale and William Hopkynson Westminster, clerks of the diocese of Co ventre and Lichefeld. Commission and order to inhibit Thomas de Kirkeby, pretending to be official or commissary of the dean of the king’s free chapel of Wolvernehampton, and all others from any attempt to prejudice Richard Nicholes of Wednesfeld the appellant in the prosecution of his appeal while pending before the king, his chancellor or commissaries, and order to cite Parnell wife of the said Richard to appear before the king etc. on Friday after St. Scolastica next in the church of Holy Trinity Coventre, certifying the king etc. at the day and place aforesaid of their action in the matter ; as on behalf of the appellant the king is informed that in his absence without contumacy, though he was not lawfully cited, admonished, confessed or convicted, without cognisance of his cause or order of law in such case required or reasonable or lawful cause whatsoever, contrary to the statutes of the general council the said Thomas has excommunicated the said Richard, and at the said Parnell’s instance and procurement has unlawfully proclaimed him excommunicate, when in law he was not, from all which grievances he has appealed to the king or the chancellor. 1381 . Membrane 24. Nov. 24. To William Stile escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the king’s Westminster, hand and meddle no further with the manors of Gorwelle and Bade- combe, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as lately it was found by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that John Wake knight was some¬ time seised of those manors and the advowson of Badecombe church, that by fine levied in the late king’s court in 11 Edward III between the said John and Joan his wife plaintiffs and Bartholomew Tyrell, Robert his brother, John Wyseman chaplain and Walter de Surreye deforciants he acknowledged the said Robert’s right, and the deforciants thereby granted the premises to the plaintiffs for life, with remainder to Hugh Tirell and Margaret his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the right heirs of John Wake, that Hugh and Margaret had issue John Tirell and Hugh his brother, that the said Joan, Hugh the father and Margaret died in the life time of John Wake, who died seised of the premises by form of the said fine, that after his death John Tirell entered the premises as son and heir of Hugh and Margaret, and died without issue, and after his death Hugh his brother entered as heir of entail and died without issue, that the jury knew not whether he made a demise of the premises or no, and that the same are held of others than the king ; and after by another inquisition it is found that the said Hugh brother of John was seised of the said manors and long before his death, on Sunday before Michaelmas 48 Edward III, 5 RICHARD II. 33 1381 . Dec. 20. Westminster. 1382 . Jan. 28. Westminster. Membrane 24— coni. demised the manor of Batecombe for life to Alexander Russhton clerk (yet living) at a yearly rent of 25 marks, that after by fine levied in the king’s court in 1 Richard II he granted the reversion of that manor, the advowson excepted, to John Fitelton and Joan his wife for their lives by service of one rose yearly, and the said Alexander attorned tenant to them, that on Monday after the Annunciation 47 Edward III he likewise demised the manor of Gorwelle to the said Alexander for life at a yearly rent of 40 marks, that by fine likewise levied in 1 Richard II he granted the reversion thereof to William Ryver for life by like service, and the said Alexander attorned as aforesaid, that the said Alexander has continued his estate in the premises, that since levy of the said fines John Fitelton and Joan and the said William respectively have taken those rents in the life time of the said Hugh brother of John, that at his death he was not seised of those manors, and that they are held of others than the king. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon petition of Joan who was wife of Thomas de Felton knight presented to the king in parliament, to examine charters and writings which she has and, if assured thereby, or by inquisition or other lawful means, that before 2 August 48 Edward III her husband and she were jointly enfeoffed of the manors of Fordham, Wilby, Banham, Greys in Banham and Barewe and of a moiety of a messuage and 100 acres of land in Wilby, and that her husband then or after had no estate therein save as aforesaid, to remove the king’s hand from the premises and the issues thereof, suffering the petitioner to hold the same according to the feoffments ; as her petition shews that on the date aforesaid her husband received certain sums as a prest at the receipt of the late king’s exchequer, and that the premises, wherein he had no other estate as she is ready to prove, are by command of the exchequer seized into the king’s hand after his death for that he nor any other in his name has yet accounted at the exchequer, and she is unduly thrust out. [See Ancient Petitions, 4215, 5517.] To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon her petition aforesaid, to account with the said Joan or her attorneys and, when the king is contented of what shall be found due to him, if as¬ sured by view of charters and writings which she has that she was jointly enfeoffed with her husband of the manors of Great Riburgh, Little Riburgh, Gilhamhalle in Dersyngham, Aslagby and Ingaldes- thorp and of a messuage and 3 acres of land in Ingaldesthorp, to remove the king’s hand and suffer her to hold the same according to the feoffments; as her petition shews that the premises, whereof they were enfeoffed after the date above mentioned, are now seized (as in the last), and that she is ready by her attorneys to account at the exchequer and further to deal as the nature of the account requires. To the sheriff of Suthampton for the time being. Order to pay to Stephen Doget 3d. a day so long as he shall be keeper of Fremantel park and the arrears since 3 December 2 Richard II, on which date the king granted him the keeping thereof during pleasure taking 3d. a day for wages by the sheriff’s hands, as did Simon Bacoun de¬ ceased, late keeper, by grant of the late king. Et erat patens. Wt. 32813. c » 3 34 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Jan. 8. Westminster. 1381 . Nov. 30. Westminster. Dec. 24. Westminster. Dec. 16. Westminster. Membrane 24— cont. To William de Elmham admiral of the fleet to the northward. Order, upon petition of the prior of Wymondham, to send before the king and council in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next all records and processes before him had and begun touching a ship called ‘la James ’ of Barton, telling pursuers and defendants to be before the king and council on that day ; as the king lately sent the admiral a petition of William de Fysshelake of Barton master thereof, shewing that the ship being laded with corn and other victuals for the city of London was so driven at sea by the king’s enemies that for fear of them he and other the seamen and servants therein abandoned the ship in a boat and escaped to land at Hapesburgh co. Norffolk, that those enemies plundered it of anchors, gear, and other goods and victuals, and that it was after cast ashore at Hapesburgh within the prior's lordship, and by writ inclosing the same the king commanded the admiral to take information and make inquisition concerning the truth, summoning before him those whom he should see fit, and to do the said master speedy justice ; and now the prior’s petition shews that the ship and the goods therein ought to pertain to him as wreck. Membrane 23. To Edmund Giffard escheator in Berkshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the moiety of a tenement and one carucate of arable land in Eton Hastynges, delivering to Walter brother of John Thurstayn any issues taken of that moiety ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Gilbert Wace late escheator, that John Thurstayn of Eton was a clerk convicted at Salesbury in 49 Edward III of divers felonies, that he is alive in the bishop of Salisbury’s prison, that if he were capable and stood in the law the moiety of a tenement and of one carucate of land in Eton ought to descend to him from the Annunciation day 1 Richard II by virtue of a feoffment and by death of Isabel his mother, and that the same is held of others than the king ; and by another inquisition, after taken by the late escheator, it is found that Isabel Thurstayn of Eton Hastynges had a tenement and one carucate of arable land there for life with remainder by virtue of a feoffment to John Thurstayn her son and Walter his brother and to the heirs of their bodies, that she died on Thursday the feast aforesaid, and that the said Walter occupied all the premises, taking the issues and profits, for that the said John came not to claim his right. Proviso that all lands seized into the king’s hand by virtue of the first inquisition be retained until further order. To Ralph de Braillesford escheator in Nottinghamshire and Derby¬ shire. Order in presence of the next friends of the heir of William Deyncourt, a minor in the king’s wardship, to assign dower to Alice who was the said William’s wife, of whom the king has commanded an oath to be taken etc. by Henry Lescrope. The like to the following : William de Skipwyth the younger escheator in Lincolnshire. Roger de la Chaumbre escheator in Norhamptonshire. Thomas Peyvre escheator in Bukinghamshire. To the collectors of customs in the port of London. Order from Christmas eve next to the feast of the Circumcision following to suffer 5 RICHARD II. 35 1381 . Membrane 23—cont. no wool, hides, woolfells or other merchandise concerning the staple to be there laded in ships or taken to foreign parts, but to suffer that to be done, the customs and subsidies due thereupon being first paid, from the Circumcision to the Purification next and no longer without other command. By C. The like to the collectors in the town of St. Botolph and in eleven other ports. [Feed era..] 1382 . Jan. 8. To Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March the king’s lieutenant Westminster, in Ireland, or to his representative there. Order, upon complaint of Robert the king’s cousin of Scotland, on sight etc. to make inquisition touching the manner and cause of arresting wines of his, and to do his attorney speedy justice touching restitution thereof, if existing, or else of their price or value, that for default of remedy breach of the great truce made between the late king and David de Bruys of Scotland and confirmed by the king be not imputed to the king’s party, and that his said cousin have no matter for a second complaint; as his complaint shew that those wines were there arrested by certain the king’s liege subjects in the parts of the earl of Ulster, and are un¬ lawfully kept under arrest contrary to the truce, whereat the king is moved to anger. Jan. 14. To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order to pay and allow to Westminster. William de Dyghton the king’s clerk so much a day as used to be allowed to the keepers of the king’s privy seal and the late king’s from 13 December last, when by the king’s command he took upon him the keeping thereof, so long as he shall stand in office, until order be taken for his continual abode in the king’s household. By C. Membrane 21.* Feb. 10. To Thomas de Holand earl of Kent the king’s brother, or to his Westminster, bailiffs or ministers of the town of Lowystoft and in the port of Kirkelerode. Order, upon complaint of Conrad Fynk and John van Meudon merchants of the Hanse of Ahnain, to make them or their attorneys restitution of nine lasts, 1\ barrels and one L ferendell of herring and 220 ells of linen cloth marked with their marks, if existing, or else of the price or true value thereof ; as their complaint shews that at Scone they laded the same in a ship of Lescluse, Baldwin van Seint Thomers dwelling at Lescluse master, to be taken to Flanders, that on the voyage the ship touched with other ships at the said port, and that the earl’s ministers arrested and are unlawfully detaining the herrings and cloth, pretending that they are of the king’s enemies of France ; and the complainants have proved in chancery that they are not, and have undertaken to sell them within the realm. By C. Feb. 12. To Robert Tresilyan the chief justice. Order by writ of nisi prius Westminster, to command an inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and Master Robert Braybrok now bishop of London and others concerning the manors of Caundelle, Hulle and Stoke W ake to be taken before the chief justice or one of the justices. * The face of membrane 22 is blank. 36 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Feb. 12. Westminster. Feb. 18. Westminster. Jan. 26. Westminster. Jan. 30. Westminster. Feb. 3. Westminster. Feb. 10. Westminster. Feb. 12. Westminster. Membrane 21— cont. To Thomas de Holand earl of Kent keeper of the forest this side Trentham, or to his representative in the forest of Rokyngham. Order to deliver to bail Robert Grene parson of Alwalton, taken and imprisoned in Rokyngham prison for an alleged trespass of vert in Ro¬ kyngham forest, if replevisable according to the assize of the forest. Membrane 20. To Thomas Moreton escheator in the Isle of Wight. Order to deliver to Agnes who was wife of Theobald de Gorges knight and is his executrix corn in the manor of Knyhton to the value of 100s. ; as lately the king ordered the escheator to certify in chancery the cause wherefore he arrested and detained goods and chattels of the deceased in the island, and he returned that he arrested and detained none, but that the said corn is in his keeping and pertains to the king for that it was growing upon the king’s said land from the feast of Allhallows 4 Richard II until the Nativity of St. Mary last, and for divers other causes to be before the council declared; and now the said executrix has petitioned for livery thereof by a mainprise until it be adjudged whether it ought to pertain to the king or to her, and Nicholas Spenser of the Isle of Wight and Thomas Wyke of Somerset have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 10/. to answer for the same or the value thereof. To Henry de Arderne knight. Order under a pain of 200/. to have Margaret daughter of Giles son of Giles de Arderne knight, being one of the heirs of her grandfather, before the council at Westminster in the octaves of the Purification next, and to be there in person to answer for his contempt; as the king lately commanded him to deliver the said Margaret, whose marriage pertains to the king, to Nicholas Prage serjeant at arms to be brought to the king’s presence, but the said Henry has taken no heed to do aught by virtue of that command. To George de Castell’ escheator in Warwickshire. Order to give Robert son and heir of John de Ferrers knight seisin of his father’s lands, and of the lands of his heritage held for life by Elizabeth who was his father’s wife as jointly enfeoffed with her husband, if he has not yet livery thereof, and the issues since 23 July last; as on that day his age was proved, and the king took his homage and fealty, and commanded Cornelius Wirley late escheator to give him seisin of his father’s lands and of lands of his heritage held by the said Elizabeth in dower or otherwise for life ; but the late escheator was removed from office before that was done. Order to the sheriff of Norhampton to cause a coroner to be elected instead oLNicholas Warde, who is insufficiently qualified. Like order to the sheriff of Gloucester for election of a coroner instead of John Weston of Inst. Like order to the sheriff of Roteland for election of a coroner instead of John Knot of Gretham. Like order to the sheriff of Wiltesir for election of a coroner instead of John Cole, 5 RICHARD II. 37 1382 . Membrane 20— cont. Jan. 18. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a verderer in the forest of Westminster. Galtrys to be elected instead of Robert Bowelot, who is dwelling without the forest. Like order to the sheriff of York for election of a verderer there instead of Thomas Louell, who is insufficiently qualified. Like order to the sheriff of York for election of a verderer there instead of John de Sadyngton, whom the king has removed because he is engaged upon divers business of the king in the king’s court. March 8. To the warden of the Flete prison. Order to set free Bertram Westminster. Monboucher knight late sheriff of Northumberland, imprisoned there for certain sums due to the king ; as Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland has mainperned before the treasurer to return him to the said prison in the quinzaine of Midsummer next to answer at the exchequer for his debts. By bill of the treasurer. Not to be sent in the estreats, because at the quinzaine aforesaid the said Bertram fully contented the king, as was witnessed by Hugh de Segrave knight the treasurer 16 July 6 Richard II. Membrane 19 . Jan. 10. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge for the time being. Order to pay Westminster, for life to John Darcy keeper of the king’s warren of Cantebrigge the accustomed wages and fees ; as for good service the king has granted him the keeping thereof for life, granting him also the herbage of Cantebrigge castle without rendering aught to the king. Et erat 'patens. Feb. 4. To Thomas de Holand earl of Kent, or his bailiffs or ministers of Westminster, the town of Lowystoft and in the port of Kirkelerode. Order, upon complaint of Conrad Fynk and John van Meudon merchants of the Hanse of Almain, if they [shall] prove that nine lasts, 1\ barrels and one ‘ farendell ’ of herring and 220 ells of linen web arrested in that port in a ship of Lescluse, Baldwin van Seint Thomers dwelling at Lescluse master, which with other ships touched there, are theirs and marked with their marks, to make them or their attorneys restitution of the same if they exist, or else of the price or true value thereof, provided they shall find security to sell the same within the realm when delivered to them ; as their complaint shews that they laded the herring and cloth in the said ship at Scone to be taken to Flanders, and that the earl’s ministers have arrested and are unlawfully detaining the same, pretending that they are goods of the king’s enemies of France. By C. Feb. 13. To the steward, farmer or receiver of the lordship of Walyngford, Westminster, or other the king’s minister who for the time being shall levy and receive the revenues and profits thereof. Order to pay to John Clement 66s. 8 d. a year for life and the arrears since the death of E. prince of Wales, who by letters patent, confirmed by the king while prince, granted that yearly sum for life to the said John his servant to be taken as aforesaid ; as the king has now confirmed his grant. Et erat patens. 38 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 19— cont. Feb. 12. To Thomas de Manby alderman, Simon Cartwryght and William Westminster. Ithoun chamberlains of Beverley. Order, as at other times ordered, to cease every excuse, and to cause Richard de Middelton late aider- man, Thomas White ‘ tyler ’ and Henry de Neuwark late chamberlains, and Richard de Bostan clerk in whose keeping are the bonds hereinafter mentioned it is said, to be in chancery on 3 March next with those bonds, or themselves to be there in person, to answer for their contempt and for the prejudice caused to certain lieges, under a pain of 2,000 marks which the king shall levy of their lands and chattels if they shall not execute this command or will not obey it in aught ; as complaint being made in parliament that great number of evildoers and breakers of the peace being of the commonalty of Beverley there rose in unlawful assemblies contrary to the peace, and repaired with armed power to the dwelling houses of the said lieges, threatening to slay them and to pull down or burn their houses, and that by such violence and threats they compelled Adam Coppendale, Thomas de Beverley, John Gerveys, William Dudhill and other true men of the town for fear of their lives to make and deliver to the said late alderman and chamberlains divers bonds in great sums, with assent and counsel of the lords and great men in that parliament the king lately gave strict order to the alderman and chamberlains to send those bonds before the king in chancery in the quinzaine of St. Hilary last, to command the late alderman and chamberlains under pain of forfeiture of the sum therein contained to be there in person to shew cause wherefore those bonds being obtained by duress contrary to law ought not to be cancelled, and order to cause them so to come, that the king might hear their arguments, examine the said bonds, and further deal as should be lawful and reasonable ; at which day the alderman and chamberlains signified to the king that for particular causes in their certificate contained they might not execute the said writ, and that certificate the king reckons untrue and insufficient. By C. Et erat patens. [Rolls of Parliament, iii. 393.] Feb. 3. To the bailiffs and commonalty of Great Jernemuth. Strict order, Westminster, under a pain of 1,000/. and of forfeiture of their liberties, to be before the king at Westminster in this parliament on Monday February 10, the bailiffs in person and the commonalty by four or five of the burgesses supported with their authority and power, bringing with them the king’s late charter which contains the grant to them of new liberties and joins a place called Kirkelerode to the port of their town, in order to shew cause wherefore the same ought not to be revoked in regard to those new liberties and the union with Kirkelerode ; as by loud complaint of the people as well in this as in former parliaments the king is aware how great hurt and prejudice thereby happens daily to him and the people, and that worse is to be feared if a speedy remedy be not applied. By K. and C. in pari. [Ibid., p. 392.] Jan. 24. To the sheriff of Cornwall. Order to give Thomas Speda the younger Westminster, seisin of a messuage and 2 acres of land in Restreysek by Penhal held by Walter Meyngot of Restreysek outlawed for feloiiy ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have been in his hand a year and a day, that the said Walter held them of Thomas Speda and Joan his wife both deceased, in right of the 5 RICHARD II. 39 1382 . Membrane 19— cont. said Joan mother of Thomas the younger whose heir he is, and that Richard Kendale had the year and a day and the waste thereof. Jan. 30. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to discharge Westminster. John Sewale of Coggeshale the last sheriff of Essex and Hertford in his account at the exchequer for last year of 100 marks ; as by assent of the council in the parliament holden at Gloucester in 2 Richard II the king pardoned the sheriff of those counties 100 marks for the year then last, and every sheriff likewise for the three years next following. [Rolls of Parliament , iii. p. 392.] March 1. Westminster. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of London. Order to suffer all merchants, native and alien, until further order to weigh their wool in that port and, first pajdng the customs and subsidies thereupon, there to lade wool, hides, woolfells and other merchandise of the staple and take them to the staple of Calais, any previous com¬ mand to the contrary notwithstanding ; as the lords, great men and commons in the last parliament granted to the king for a set time as great a subsidy upon wool, hides and woolfells as heretofore he used to take. The like to the collectors in the following ports : Kyngeston upon Hull. The city of Cicestre. The town of St. Botolph. Suthampton. Lenne. The city of Exeter. Great Jernemuth. Melcombe. Sandewich. Bristol. Gippewich. Newcastle upon Tyne. Feb. 21. To John Gawayn escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order Westminster, to give Robert Inkepenne, brother and heir of John son and heir of John Inkepenne, seisin of his father's lands ; as John the son died within age in the king’s wardship, and the said Robert has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [2089.] Membrane 18 . Feb. 8. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer and to the Westminster, chamberlains. Order to account with William de Burstall the king’s clerk, to whom on 22 July 45 Edward III the late king committed the keeping of the House of Converts London for life with all things thereto belonging, and wages and fees for himself, one chaplain and one clerk serving the house, and for John de Sancta Maria, Lawrence de Sancto Martino, John de Kyngeston and Thomas de Acres converts thereof now living, namely from the date of his last account, making him such allowances as used to be made ; and order to the treasurer and the chamberlains to pay him what shall thereby be found due ; as King Edward I granted to his converts of London for life 202/. 4 d. a year at the exchequer towards their sustenance and sustenance of a keeper of the house, two chaplains and one clerk of their houses and other property, so that after the death of every one of them so much should be deducted therefrom as he used to take for his yearly portion. Membrane \i. Feb. 28. To William de Neville constable of Notyngham castle, or to his Westminster, lieutenant there. Order, for particular causes laid before the king 40 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS 1382 . March 12. Westminster. March 19. Westminster. Jan. 29. Westminster, Feb. 15. Westminster. Membrane 17— cont. and council, to set free Thomas Rekedoun, whom the king caused to come before him in the parliament holden at Norhampton to give information touching letters, by him accidentally found it is said and laid before the king in that parliament, which concern Ralph de Ferrers knight, by reason whereof and for things therein contained the said Ralph was arrested at the king’s command, and a cause was had against him in the said parliament; as at the king’s command he is imprisoned in the castle gaol. By K. upon information of Michael de la Pole. To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports. Order to survey the defects of the castle and by view and testimony of the master of Domus Dei Dovorre and the prior of St. Martin there or one of them to cause the same from time to time to be repaired as need be ; as there are great number of defects, as well in the houses, walls, towers, church, belfry and other buildings and glazed windows therein as in vestments, ornaments and fittings of the church, arms, armour, bows, arrows, cross bows, quarrels artillery etc. for furnishing the same. By C. Mandate to the said master and prior to survey and control from time to time the constable’s costs and works aforesaid, and to witness the same upon his account at the exchequer. To Thomas de Bradefeld escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Bokesworth, delivering to Eleanor late the wife of John Knvvet knight any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition, taken by Ralph Wyke late escheator, that at his death the said John held the premises as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of William de Huntyngfeld made with the late king’s licence to them and the heirs of their bodies, and that the same are held in chief by service of the third part of one knight’s fee ; and the king has respited her homage and fealty until the quinzaine of Easter next. By p.s. [2133.] MEMBRANE 16. To Robert Paslewe escheator in Yorkshire. Order in presence of John de Neville knight and Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir of William de Latymer knight, to assign and deliver to Elizabeth wife of the said William dower of his lands, and the issues thereof taken since 9 October last, on which day the king ordered John Bygod late escheator to assign her dower, having commanded the prior of Gisbourne to take of her an oath etc., but the late escheator was removed from office before that was done. To Robert Tresilian and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order to proceed in a cause between the king and Roger de Clifford knight called lord de Clifford concerning the manor of Auescote, saving the king’s right, notwithstanding the king’s command not to proceed to rendering of justice without advising him, and the late king’s letters patent committing the wardship thereof to Robert de Corby without rendering or paying aught to him ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken before John Carnelle the late king’s escheator in Norhamptonshire, that Eleanor who was wife of Richard Maundeville died seised of the whole manor which her 5 RICHARD II. 41 1382 . Feb. 16. Westminster. f % Feb. 26. Westminster. Membrane 16— cont. husband held in the town of Auescote, that it is held of the heir of Walter de Wodehnlle, then a minor in the late king’s wardship, by the service of one pair of spurs a year and coming twice to the heir’s great court for all save foreign service, that Thomas Maundeville son of the said Richard was her next heir and within age, and that lord de Clifford occupied the same after her death taking the issues and profits, the late king seized the manor out of his possession ; and the said Roger appearing after in chancery alleged that at her death the said Eleanor held that manor of him, that she and all tenants thereof time out of mind held it by knight service of him and his ancestors, and that the said Thomas son of Richard is her son and heir, traversing the finding that it is held of the said Walter’s heir as parcel of the fee of Wodehille or otherwise ; and although by process first before the late king, continued after before the king, it was pleaded to an inquisition of the country whereupon the late king and the said Roger put themselves, further proceeding was deferred for that the late king committed the wardship as aforesaid, wherefore petition was made to the king for order to proceed therein, and the king ordered John Cavendissh and his fellows then justices to proceed notwithstanding that commission so that they should not proceed to rendering of judgment without advising him ; and now the said Roger has petitioned the king for order to proceed to judgment, shewing that by reason of the last order the justices have deferred so to do, although by verdict of an inquisition, taken by virtue of a writ of nisi priiis, it is found that the said Eleanor held the manor of the said Roger and not of the said Walter’s heir. To the bailiffs of Thomas de Holand earl of Kent of the hundred of Lothyngland. Order, upon petition of certain merchants of England, to suffer them or their attorneys to lade again in the same or other ships and without a second payment to take over to the staple of Calais all such wool and woolfells as by letters of cocket which the merchants have the bailiffs may be assured that they laded in two ships at Kyngeston upon Hull, one called ‘ la Cuthbert ’ the other ‘ la Gabriel ,’ there paying the custom and subsidy due upon the same ; as their petition shews that on the voyage the said ships were by a sudden storm driven ashore within that hundred, and the wool and fells so damaged by water that they were disembarked as need was in order to dry them. To the bailiffs of John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancaster of Northrippynghille. Like order in regard to wool salved by travail of the seamen in a ship called ‘ la Michel ’ of York which was driven ashore within that hundred and wrecked, if assured that the said seamen or any of them escaped to land so that the wool ought not to be called wreck. To Robert de Loxle escheator in Surrey. Order to give John de Haderesham, son and heir of William de Haderesham, seisin of his father’s lands ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [2098.] To Edmund Gyffard escheator in Berkshire. Like order, as the said John has proved his age before Robert de Loxle. 42 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 16— cont. Feb. 20. To Thomas Bradfeld escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to suffer Westminster. Richard earl of Arundell to have and take the goods and chattels whatsoever of men within the Isle of Ely and other the lordships of Thomas bishop of Ely now or hereafter condemned for the late insurrection, and the issues of their lands, according to the king's commission, so that he answer to the king or the bishop according to what shall in this parliament be determined ; as upon the bishop's petition, shewing that among other liberties and privileges granted to his predecessors by charters of former kings, confirmed by the king, it is granted that they and their successors shall have the year, waste and chattels of felons, fugitives and condemned persons, and other forfeitures whatsoever which might pertain to the king within the said isle and lordships, as well of men and tenants of others of alien fee as of their men and tenants of their own fee, no justices in eyre of the king or other justices, sheriffs, coroners or ministers whatsoever and no townships meddling therewith, and shewing that divers tenants of the bishopric rising in insurrection with other evildoers contrary to their allegiance are convicted of divers treasons and adjudged to die, wherefore their lands and goods were by Ralph de Wykes late es¬ cheator taken into the king’s hand contrary to those charters, on 7 August last the king committed the keeping of the lands, goods etc. aforesaid to the earl, and the issues thereof from the time they were taken into the king’s hand, until it should be adjudged whether they ought to pertain to the king or the bishop, for that the earl mainperned before the king and council to answer as aforesaid for the issues of the said lands and the value of the said goods and chattels. By C. The like, mutatis mutandis, to Nicholas fitz Richard escheator in Hertfordshire. March 24. To the collectors of the petty custom in the port of London, the Westminster, searcher and the keepers of the passage there, in the river Thames and the port of Dovorre and Sandewich and other the king’s ministers and lieges by land and water. Passport over sea for Anthony Speletinus of Venice, being of the household of the cardinal of Ravenna, with one servant and one horse, taking two great bales of the cardinal’s cloths, property and harness put in those bales in the collectors’ presence and 100s. for expenses, by the king’s favour paying no custom or subsidy on the said bales. By K. Et erat patens. March 20. To the mayor and bailiffs of Thefford, John Berte, Thomas Walters Westminster, and Richard Paltoke. Order, upon petition of John Cranewys one of the clerks of chancer}^ to deliver to him 40s. yet in their keeping ; as his petition shews that at the time of the insurrection he was threatened in life and limb and that his houses should be burned, that to save his life and houses certain of his friends made a fine of 40s. with the said (sic) John Buntynges, and paid it of the petitioner’s money, that John Buntynges was taken, brought to Thefford, and there beheaded, and that the money was then found upon him, which the mayor etc. seized as forfeit to the king, and he acknowledged the same before his death to be the sum received of the said John Cranewys. By K. and C. Vacated, because otherwise below. 5 RICHARD II. 43 1382 . Membrane 15. March 13 To Thomas Whyte 1 tylere ’ late one of the chamberlains of Beverle. Westminster. Order, under a pain of 2,000?. to be levied of his lands and chattels in case of his contempt, to repair in person to the common chest of the town, in presence of Thomas de Manby now alderman of Beverle, William Ithoun now chamberlain and Richard de Midclelton late alderman to take out all the bonds hereinafter mentioned, and to be with the same in chancery in person in the octaves of Easter next to answer touching these and other matters to be laid against him ; as learning that by violence and threats for fear of their lives Adam Coppendale, Thomas de Beverley, John Gerveys, William Dudhille and other true men of the town were compelled to make and deliver divers bonds in great sums to the said Thomas Whyte and Richard and to Henry Newerke late one of the chamberlains, the king by writ lately ordered the now alderman, Simon Cartwryght and William Ithoun now chamberlains to cause the said Thomas Whyte, Richard and Henry, and Richard de Bostun clerk in whose custody the bonds were said to be, to come therewith before the king in chancery at a day now past to shew cause wherefore the same, being made by duress, ought not to be cancelled; and the king is informed of a surety that the bonds are kept in the said chest under four keys, whereof two are in the custody of the said Thomas de Manby and William Ithoun, a third of Thomas Whyte, and the fourth of the said Richard. By C. Et erat patens. To Richard de Middelton late alderman of Beverle. Like order, mutatis mutandis. By C. Et erat patens. To Richard de Bostan clerk. Order to open the doors of a house wherein the said chest is kept, to be present in person with Thomas de Manby, William Ithoun, Richard de Middelton and Thomas Whyte when the bonds are taken out, and to be in person in chancery etc. (as above) ; as the king is informed of a surety etc., and that the said clerk has in his custody two keys of the said house. By C. Et erat patens. To Henry Newarke late one of the chamberlains of Beverle. Order under a pain (as above) to be in person in chancery etc. (as above ) ; as the king has ordered Thomas Manby, William Ithoun, Richard de Middelton and Thomas White to repair to the common chest etc., and to be in chancery etc. By C. Et erat patens. March 15. To John Gawayn of Northyngton escheator in the county of Westminster. Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, upon petition made on behalf of Roger Snell of the soke of Winchester ‘ draper,’ and order by indenture making mention of the price and description of such goods, to dearrest and deliver to him or his attorney all his lands, goods and chattels, certifying his action in chancery on Monday before the Annunciation next, and nevertheless to leave all else and ceasing every excuse to be in person that day in chancery under pain of forfeiture, in order to inform the king and council, and to answer touching matters which shall then be laid before him ; as that petition shews that the escheator has seized those lands and goods as pertaining to the king, pretending that the said Roger was sometime a neif of 44 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 2382. Membrane 15— cont. the abbot of Hide by Winchester, which abbey is of the foundation of former kings and of the king’s patronage, and that the abbot manumitted him and all that goes with him without licence of the king or of his forefathers ; and John Vyne, Geoffrey Walderne, William Evot, Robert Rysby, Richard Spenser and John Maucleley citizens of London and John Tremayn of Cornwall, appearing in person in chancery, have mainperned body for body to have him in chancery on the aforesaid day and thenceforward from day to day to stand to right etc., and to answer for the issues of his lands and for his goods or the price or value thereof, if adjudged to the king. March 12. To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of Westminster, the Cinque Ports. Order, by reason of the friendship between the king and the realm of Portugal, to put in the custody of some sufficient and trusty person who may answer for the same until Christmas next all the money arising from the sale of wines laded in a ship called ‘ la Seint Spirit ’ of Lusshebon in Portugal, so that in the mean time certain merchants of Portugal may, if they think fit, bring to England and shew to the king and council sufficient evidence that they and no others are bona fide owners of the same, certifying under seal what he shall think fit to do hereupon ; as the said ship was taken at sea by the king’s lieges of those ports and brought to Sandewych, and at the suit of the master and the said merchants the king commanded the warden to deliver to the master his ship and gear and the merchants and seamen thereof, suffering the master and merchants to sell the wine at pleasure provided that all the money should be put in safe keeping until they might prove that the ship and wine belonged only to subjects of Portugal, but for particular causes whereby they were lawfully hindered, as they aver, they have not yet brought such proof to England. March 18. To Roger de le Hay parson of Corley, Roger Baret chaplain and Westminster. William Warde clerk of the diocese of Lichefeld. Commission to inhibit Adam Pekston chaplain, pretending to be the official of the dean of the king’s free chapel of Bruggenorth, and all such others as the law requires, from making or causing to be made any attempt to the prejudice of the appellant while a matrimonial cause between Maud atte Croise of Momerfeld and William de Kyneresley of Bruggenorth in the same diocese is pending before the king, his chancellor or commissaries, in order to prevent the said William prosecuting his appeal, and to cite the said Maud to appear in the church of Lichefeld on Monday after St. Mark next in order to proceed in that cause, certifying at that day and place their action in the matter ; as on behalf of the appellant it is averred that in the said cause, favouring the said Maud’s party, the said Adam unlawfully gave sentence for her, adjudging the said William to be her lawful husband and her to be his wife, and that appeal was made on the said William’s party to the king, his chancellor or commissaries. Et erat patens . Feb. 8. Order to the sheriff of Leycester to cause a coroner to be elected Westminster, instead of Thomas de Assheby of Queneby, who is insufficiently qualified. 5 RICHARD II. 45 1382. Feb. 24. Westminster. Feb. 21. Westminster. Feb. 18. Westminster. March 12. Westminster. March 18. Westminster. March 13. Westminster. March 13. Westminster. March 18. Westminster. Membrane 15— cont. Order to the sheriff of Cumberland for election of a coroner instead of John de Paradyshowe, who dwells not in that county. Order to the sheriff of Berkshire for election of a coroner instead of Thomas Frankleyn of Chelreie, who is insufficiently qualified. Order to the sheriff of Notyngham for election of a coroner instead of John de Gayteford, who is appointed one of the justices of the peace in that county. To John Rede escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order to certify in chancery before the quinzaine of Easter next all forfeitures and escheats of lands, goods and chattels pertaining to the king by reason of the insurrection of divers his subjects contrary to their allegiance, the description and yearly value of such lands, the price or value of such goods, and the cause, manner and time of their falling in. The like to the following : Nicholas fitz Richard escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. John Newenton escheator in Kent and Middlesex. Robert Loxle escheator in Surrey and Sussex. Thomas de Bradefeld escheator in Cambridgeshire and Huntingdon¬ shire. Robert Goldyngton late escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. To the sheriff of Bedeford. Order by survey of Thomas Jordan mayor of Bedeford to repair the defects in Bedeford gaol up to the sum of 10/. By bill of the treasurer. Membrane 14. To the farmers of the king’s mills upon the river Dee co. Cestre, or the receivers of the farms or profits thereof for the time being. Order to pay to John Leche the king’s surgeon 10/. a year and the arrears since 17 January last, according to the king's letters patent of that date, granting him thereof for good service 10/. a year for life or until the king should take other order for his estate. Et erat patens. To all true men and burgesses of Beverley. Strict order upon their allegiance, as they love the king’s honour and would avoid his wrath and the forfeiture of all their liberties, to assemble peaceably at their Gildehall on the feast of St. Mark next as the manner is and, the things hereinafter contained being in their presence read and pondered, ceasing all matters of strife and discord, to set in order such rule and governance in that town for this year and from year to year that the town and people thereof may be best and most quietly ruled and the peace be kept, working together to that purpose as heretofore used to be done, and by suitable means restraining all rebels, gainsayers or movers of strife and those who favour them if any there be ; as for lack of good ruling, outbreaks of violence often occur among the dwellers and commons of cities and towns, evils and scandals arise and various perils to the hindrance of peaceable conversation, and it is notorious that so it has been in these days in Beverley, for by the ancient custom there maintained unbroken for fifty years the tow n used to be governed by twelve good men thereof yearly elected by the burgesses at the Gildehall on the feast aforesaid, but suddenly changing 46 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . March 28. Westminster. March 20. Westminster. March 13. Westminster. March 5. Windsor. Membrane 14— cont. that custom the men and burgesses have within this year newly ap¬ pointed instead of those twelve men an alderman and two chamberlains for governance thereof and, although the rule of the twelve men is far better, are purposing to continue that ordinance, twice at the most previously seen within fifty years and more and then quashed by the burgesses for the better governance of the town, which if it be continued would tend to lay waste the town and disperse the burgesses ; and of his special devotion to the glorious confessor St. John, whose body is translated in the monastery thereof, it is the king’s will to look to the good governance of the town and the amendment of such defects. Et erat jpatens. To the sheriffs of London for the time being. Order to pay to John de Gateneys 10 marks a year and the arrears since 6 March 1 Richard II, on which day the king confirmed the late king’s letters patent, granting to the said John, for good service to Isabel the queen mother and to himself, 10 marks a year by the sheriffs’ hands for life or until the king should take other order for his estate. Et erat patens. To Robert Swynfen escheator in Salop. Order to take of Joan who was wife of John de Lodelowe knight an oath etc., and in presence of Richard de Lodelowe his son and heir to assign her dower of her husband’s lands. To John Rede escheator in Norffolk. Order, although they sued not livery thereof among other the advow r sons formerly assigned to them, to give Thomas de Morle knight, son and heir of William de Morle knight, and Cicely who was the said William’s wife livery of their respective purparties of the advowson of Folsham church, and the said Cicely of a mediety of Hadescothorp church ; as with assent of William de Snettesham and James de Billyngford clerk attorneys of the said Thomas and John de Cokefeld attorney of Cicely the king assigned to them the advowson of Folsham church extended at 20 marks a year, so that Thomas should have the presentation at the first two turns and Cicely for her dow r er at the third, assigning to her likewise the advowson of a mediety of Hadescothorp church extended at 405. a year. By p.s. [2123.] To the keeper, reeve, bailiff or farmer for the time being of the manor of Wolfrelowe co. Hereford, which was held for life by Philippa countess of March the elder of the heritage of Edmund late earl of March, and is in the king’s hand by reason of her death and of the nonage of the earl’s heir. Order so long as the manor shall be in the king's hand to pay to Alice Benet for life 1005. a year ; as for good service the countess granted to the said Alice her damsel an annuity of IOO 5 . thereof during the life of the countess, and for her long service to his mother the earl granted her the same annuity for life after the death of the countess, which grant for a fine with him made by the said Alice the king has confirmed. Et erat patens. March 28. To the bailiffs, reeve or farmer of the manor of Quassyngburgh Westminster, by Lincoln for the time being. Order from Michaelmas last to pay to 5 RICHARD II 47 1382 . 1381 . Dec. 12. Westminster. 1382 . Feb. 21. Westminster. March 10. Westminster. March 30. Westminster. Membrane 14— cont. John Fitz Nichol 80 marks a year for life as it used to be paid before the manor was taken into the king’s hand, according to the grant of John duke of Brittany count of Montfort and earl of Richemond, confirmed by the king, to the said John his esquire for good service. Et erat patens. To the collectors of customs in the port of Bristol. Order, upon petition of John Toky called Banbury of Lymeryk in Ireland, to view letters of cocket which he has and, if assured that 65 lasts of hides by them arrested are the same therein contained, to dearrest and deliver them to him ; as his petition shews that in the port of Lymeryk he freighted the same in a ship of Clays Blanke of Scluys to be taken to Flanders, and that although he there paid custom, subsidy and duties thereupon, the collectors have arrested and are detaining ship and hides for a second payment of custom and subsidy, the king’s adversaries of France at sea having driven the said ship to Bristol. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, if by inquisition or otherwise assured that by reason of destruction and waste caused by frequent inroads of the Scots in those parts, as he has shewn the king, Bertram Monboucher late sheriff of Northumberland did not and might not levy rents, farms and profits to the county pertaining of old time, not to charge him to answer for the same in his account, as they are purposing to do. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Newcastle upon Tyne. Order, if the merchants and burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne dwelling in the town have not yet exported a thousand sacks of wool of the growth of England, always reckoning one last of hides as two sacks and 240 woolfells by the short, hundred as one sack, to suffer them in that port to lade in ships the residue up to that number of sacks and, first paying there the customs and subsidies due in England and the duties usually paid at Calais, namely 19J. a sack, to take them over at will to Flanders or other foreign parts of the king’s friendship, any proclamations, ordinances or commands to the contrary notwithstanding; as in aid and relief of the town and of their estate the king lately granted licence to the said merchants and burgesses to buy and purvey wool, hides or woolfells up to a thousand sacks, reckoning as aforesaid, bring them to the town, lade them in ships and export the same, so that none other but merchants and burgesses there dwelling should take advantage of that licence, and they should export no more. MEMBRANE 13. To the receiver of the castle and land of Montgomery, the hundred of Chirbury and the castle and cantred of Buelt in Suthwales for the time being". Order of the issues of the said castles etc., in the king’s hand by the death of Edmund earl of March and by reason of his heir’s nonage, during such nonage to pay to John Devereux the king’s knight 200 marks a year for life or until the king shall make him provision for life to that yearly value in England or the principality of Wales, notwithstanding that the same are in the king’s wardship for the cause aforesaid, according to an inspeximus and confirmation of 48 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . April 2. Westminster. March 26. Westminster. Membrane 13— coni. letters patent of the king while prince of Wales duke of Cornewayle and earl of Cestre (French text follows), dated Berkhamstede castle 20 May 51 Edward III and confirmed 15 October 1 Richard II, reciting a grant made by the king’s father to the said John, for good service as well in the expedition to Spain as in the wars in Aquitaine, for which the prince retained the said John with him, of 200 marks a year for life to be taken of any of the prince’s lordships in England, and a charge made by the prince on his death bed that assignment of the annuity should be made upon one of his lordships, for that it was not certain where the said John should take it, and in consideration that the said John should abide with the king for life appointing that he should thenceforward take the same of the fee farms which the said Edmund son and heir of Roger earl of March was [then] bound to pay for Montgomery and Buelt until etc. (as above). To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Sandewich. Order, upon petition of John Philippot, Edmund Olyver, Henry fitz John, Lawrence Wyght, John Curteys, John Hawe, Robert Dodyngton, John Botoner and James Benyngton merchants, to view letters of cocket which they have and, if assured that the wool hereinafter mentioned was cocketed in the port of London, to suffer them or their attorneys to lade it again in any ship they please, and without a second payment to take it to the staple of Calais ; as their petition shews that in the port of London John Philippot laded in a ship of John Page 6 sacks 11 stone of wool in two sarplers to be taken to Calais, Edmund Olyver 8 sacks 24 stone in four sarplers, Henry fitz John 6 sacks 19 stone in three sarplers, Lawrence Wyght 3 sacks 2 stone in two sarplers, John Curteys 4 sacks 17 stone in two sarplers, John Hawe 13 sacks 14 stone in six sarplers, Robert Dodyngton 61 sacks in three sarplers, John Botoner 4 sacks 17 stone in two sarplers, and James Benyngton 6 sacks 9 stone in three sarplers, that on the voyage that ship was taken by the enemy, and was after rescued by certain lieges and brought to Sandewich, and that the collectors are demanding a second payment as if the wool were not previously cocketed, and are hindering the export thereof, although the merchants paid customs and subsidies in the port of London, as by the said letters may appear. To George del Castell’ escheator in Leycestershire. Order to give Robert de Swylyngton knight and Margaret his wife livery of the manor of Kirkeby upon Wrethek, 2 acres of land upon the ‘ Ladywong ’ and 1 acre 21 roods of meadow in ‘ Paddokescroft ’ excepted, the manor of Somerdby and six virgates of land and 13s. 4 d. of rent in Somerdby, saving their relief if due ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the premises were taken into his hand by death of Roger Belers knight and by reason of the nonage of Thomasia one of his daughters and heirs, who lately died within age in the king’s wardship, that by gift of the warden of the chapel of St. Peter Kirkeby to Roger Belers knight his father and Alice his father’s wife and to the heirs of their bodies by fine levied in the court of King Edward II the said Roger at his death held the manor of Kirkeby in fee tail, that he held the manor of Somerdby and the lands etc. there likewise in fee tail by charter of Simon de Shepeye late parson of Waltham to his said father, that the same are held of others than the king, that with other lands of Roger the son held in chief 5 RICHARD IT. 49 1382 . March 26. Westminster. March 24. Westminster. April 1. Westminster. March 30. Westminster. Membrane 13— cont. the premises were kept in the king’s hand for the purparty of Thomasia, that by Margaret his first wife Roger the son begat the said Margaret wife of Robert, and by Katherine his second wife the said Thomasia who died without issue, wherefore by form of the gifts the premises ought to descend in tail to Margaret wife of Robert, being of full age. To Thomas de Bradfeld escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a messuage, 150 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow, 10 acres of marsh and 10s. of rent in Fendrayton, delivering to Eleanor late the wife of John Knyvet knight any issues thereof taken ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by Ralph Wyke late escheator, that at his death the said John, being the king’s tenant in chief, held the premises as jointly enfeoffed with her of others than the king, and that John his son is his next heir and of full age, at the petition of the said Eleanor, for that she shewed not in chancery charters or writings witnessing that feoffment as the manner is, and that in case she were not so enfeoffed the king should have the issues of the deceased’s lands until John the son should obtain livery, willing to cause no prejudice to himself or to John the son, the king ordered the sheriff to give him notice to be in chancery on 20 March last to shew cause etc.; and at that day he came not, wherefore it was determined that the king’s hand should be removed. To Roger de la Chaumbre escheator in Morhamptonshire. ( Like order concerning) the manor of Wynwyk ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by John Carnelle late escheator, that at his death John Knyvet knight held the said manor jointly with Eleanor his wife by gift of Richard de Treton parson of Oundele and William vicar of Southwyk to them and the heirs of their bodies, that 82 acres of land parcel of that manor are in Huntingdonshire and in the said town, and that the manor is held of others than the king. To John Rede escheator in Norlfolk and Suffolk. Order to give Margaret Mareschall countess of Norffolk, aunt and heir of Joan who was wife of William de Ufforcl late earl of Suffolk, seisin of the knights’ fees and advowsons of her heritage held by the earl at his death by the courtesy of England ; as the king has taken the homage and fealty of the said Margaret, being one of the daughters and heirs of Thomas de Brotherton earl of Norffolk and marshal of England, for the land etc. so held by the earl of Suffolk after the death of the said Joan, being daughter of Alice late wife of Edward de Monte Acuto the other daughter and heir of the earl of Norffolk, and has commanded livery thereof to be given her. The like to the following : Nicholas fitz Richard escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. John de Newenton knight escheator in Kent. Thomas Peyvre escheator in Bedfordshire. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Reynold Pye, William Norwyche, William Campioun and John Houton, all "of London, in favour of Hugh Spitlyng of Great Jernemuth at suit of William de Kerdeston knight for debt. Vacated, because otherwise on the dorse of this roll. Wt. 32813. CR 4 50 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. Membrane 12. To the bailiffs of Gippewich. Order at their peril to be in chancery in person three Aveeks after Easter to answer Robert Wetvnges clerk, by them imprisoned in the town prison, and concerning other matters which shall then be laid before them ; as the king lately ordered them to ha\m him in chancery at Westminster on Tuesday last, by virtue whereof they sent him there at that day with a certificate containing the cause of his arrest, which being reexl, and the prisoner examined concerning the matters therein contained, it seems to the king and others of the council that they might not conveniently proceed to deliver him in the bailiffs’ absence without full information. April 1. To John cle Ravenser the king’s clerk, keeper of the hanaper of Westminster, chancery. Order to deliver quit of the fee for the king’s seal to John de la Grave citizen of Bordeaux, who is suing for confirmation of the privileges and liberties granted to the mayor, jurats and commonalty of that city by charters of former kings, a charter whereby on 26 March last the king has confirmed all liberties, customs etc. by them enjoyed time out of mind by virtue of such charters and by ancient custom ; as after viewing those charters or the enrolment thereof, by advice of the council the king has granted the confirmation thereof without fine or fee, as did his forefathers. By K. and C. 1381. Dec. 1. To W. [archbishop] of Canterbury elect and confirmed. Nomination Westminster, of Thomas Wynchecombe clerk of the king’s chapel to receive the pension wherein the archbishop by reason of his new creation is bound to one of the king’s clerks, until provided with a benefice. By p.s. Vacated, because otherwise upon the dorse of the roll for this year. 1382 . March 29. William Ligeard is sent to the abbot and convent of Thorneye, to Westminster, take such maintenance of that house as William Hardyng deceased had at the late king’s command. By p.s. [2155.] Vacated^ (as the last). March 27. Hugh Lyngeyn* is sent to the prior and convent of Dunstaple, Westminster, to take such maintenance of that house as William Hardyng deceased had at the late king’s command. By p.s. [2146.] Vacated (as before). March 20. To the mayor and bailiffs of Thefford, and to John Berte, Thomas Westminster. Walters and Richard Paltoke. Order, upon petition of John Cranewys one of the clerks of chancery, if his statements be true, to deliver to him 40s. in their keeping ; as his petition shews that at the time of the late insurrection he was threatened in life and limb by John Buntyng one of the chiefs of the insurgents, and that his houses should be burned, shewing that to save his life and houses certain of his friends made a fine of 40s. with the said John Buntyng, and paid it of the petitioner’s money, that John Buntyng was after taken, brought to Thefford, and there beheaded, and that the money was then found upon him, which the mayor etc. seized as forfeit to the king, and he acknowledged before his death to be that received of the petitioner. By C. April 18. To the collectors of customs in the port of St. Botolph. Order, Westminster, upon petition of certain merchants of the Hanse of Almain, if assured 1382 . April 2. Westminster. * In the warrant described as the king’s esquire. 5 RICHARD II. 51 1382 . May 20. Westminster. May 18. Westminster. Feb. 10. Westminster. April 18. Westminster. Membrane 12— cont. that at the time of the loss of a ship called ‘ la Christofre ’ of Strolessounde, Lubert Flynt master, any man escaped to land, and if there be no other cause for arrest of the goods and merchandise therein, to suffer the petitioners or their attorneys to lade in another ship and without a second payment to take to Norway the goods whereupon they have previously paid customs and subsidies ; as their petition shews that they laded the said ship with divers merchandise and paid the said collectors customs etc., that the ship being within ‘ Frisdenorde ’ road was lost in a storm, and the goods east ashore in Lincolnshire and salved, and that three men of the ship escaped to land, wherefore the same may not be called wreck. To Nicholas fitz Richard escheator in Essex. Order to take the fealty of Joan late the wife of William Cosyn, and to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Great Sutton, delivering to her any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by gift of Nicholas Raunche the said William at his death held the same as jointly enfeoffed with her in chief as of the honour of Reilegh. To Thomas Bradefeld escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to take the fealty of Robert son and heir of Edmund Mordant, tenant by knight service of the heir of John de Moubray a minor in the king’s wardship, and to give him seisin of his father’s lands ; as he proved his age before Thomas atte Lude late escheator in Bedfordshire. Membrane n. To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers, purveyors and takers of victuals for the households of the queen and the king’s children, and others to whom etc. Order to suffer the dean and canons of the king’s free chapel within Westminster palace, their men and tenants, to enjoy the liberties and quittances granted them by the late king’s charter, confirmed by charter of 1 June 1 Richard II, maintaining and defending them therein ; as it was thereby granted that they and their successors, their men and tenants and the dwellers in their lands, fees etc., shall be quit of toll, pavage, pontage, quayage, murage, passage, payage, lestage, stallage, tallage, carriage, peisage, barbicanage, terrage, of scot and geld, hidage, scutage, works of castles, parks and bridges, enclosures, building and repair of the king’s houses, suits of counties, hundreds and wapentakes, view of frankpledge, murder and common mercy, that their goods and chattels shall not be taken or spent by purveyors etc. for the king’s household, the households of the queen and of his sons, of princes, lords or others, the said chapel, the dean and canons, their men and tenants, lands and goods being taken into the king’s protection, with covenant that nought should be taken against their will of their corn, hay, horses, wains, carriages, victuals and goods, and that if aught should be so taken within their lands and fees the purveyors etc. shall be bound to make restitution, and shall incur a further pain of triple the value thereof. Et erat patens. To the alderman, chamberlains, burgesses, good men and all the commonalty of Beverlev, and to the officers of the town whatsoever. Strict order under pain of forfeiture to lay no imposts or taxes upon 52 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane ]1— cont. the people of the town nor extort money from them until the cause thereof shall be laid before the council, and the council shall decide that the same is reasonable, staying altogether the levy of any newly so laid and making restitution of aught thereof levied ; as by complaint of certain lieges of the town it has come to the king’s ears that certain men, taking upon them unlawful power and striving to burden the people with expense, are purposing against their will to levy and extort from them divers sums, which would tend to their ruin. April 16. To Richard de Middelton late alderman of Beverle. Order under Westminster, a pain of 2,000Z. to be in person in chancery on Monday after St. John ante Portam Latinam next to answer touching matters which shall be laid against him ; as learning that Adam Coppendale, Thomas Beverley, John Gerveys, William Dudhill and other good men of Beverle were compelled by violence and threats for fear of their lives to make divers bonds in great sums to him and to Thomas White ‘ tylere ’ and Henry Neuwerk late chamberlains of the town, by divers writs the king lately [ordered] the said Richard and others to be therewith in chancery in the octaves of Easter last to shew cause wherefore the same being made by duress ought not to be cancelled ; and the king will not finally discharge him of coming thither, although at that day it was witnessed before the king that he might not appear by reason of infirmity. By C. April 16. To A. archbishop of York, or to the bailiff of his liberty of Beverle. Westminster. Order to arrest Thomas Whyte ‘ tylere ’ and Henry Neuwerk late chamberlains of Beverle and Richard Bostan clerk, so as to have them in chancery on Monday after St. John ante Portam Latinam next to answer etc. ; as learning etc. (as in the last) the king lately ordered Richard de Middelton late alderman, the said Thomas and Henry, and the said clerk who had the keeping of the bonds ( above mentioned) it was said, to be therewith in chancery etc. ; and now the king is informed of a surety that, upon information that those writs were addressed to them, and were sent by a king’s messenger to Beverle, in contempt of the king the said Thomas, Henry and Richard Bostan of malice absented themselves from the town, taking no heed to receive the same ; and it is the king’s will not to leave their contempt without punishment. By C. The like to the following : The provost of the church of St. John of Beverley at Beverley, or the bailiff of his liberty there. The bailiff of the liberty of the chapter of that church. The bailiff of the liberty of St. Peter Beverley. The sheriff of York, for execution within his bailiwick. April 17. To the chancellor and scholars of the university of Oxford for the Westminster, time being. Order of the assize of bread and ale in the town to pay to Edmund Tettesworfh 100s. a year and the arrears since 10 May 1 Richard II, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of the late king, granting to the said Edmund his serjeant for good service 100s. a year so to be taken for life from 25 November 42 Edward III, in the same manner as Richard Englissh now deceased had it by the late king’s grant. Et erat patens. 5 RICHARD II. 53 1382 . April 20. Westminster. April 20. Westminster. April 18. Westminster. April 20. Westminster. May 1. Westminster. Membrane 11— cont. To Richard Middelton late alderman of Beverle, Henry Newark and Thomas White late chamberlains, Richard Bostan, Richard Caldewelle, John Broune, Roger Spofford ‘ hosiare,’ Thomas Priston skinner, Geoffrey Bridoun ‘ cordewaner,’ John Lekyngfeld ‘ bakere,’ Thomas Chaundeler, John Williamson ‘ bocher ’ and John White ‘ tilere.’ Order to leave all else and ceasing every excuse to be in person in chancery on Monday after St. John ante Portam Latinam to answer etc. ; as the king is informed that by violence, duress and threats for fear of their lives John Rigton ‘ bocher,’ William Rouleston and many other his liege subjects of the town were compelled to pay them great sums of money, and petition is made to the king for remedy. To the keeper of the king’s forest this side Trent or his representative in Savernake forest, and to all officers and ministers of that forest for the time being. Writ of aid in favour of John cle Roches the king’s knight, to whom by letters patent of 28 March last the king has granted for life the keeping of Marlebergh castle with the oversight of that forest and the warren of Marlebergh, taking ‘ housbote ’’and ‘ haybote ’ in the forest for his abode in the said castle and nought else of the king for keeping the same ; and order to suffer him to take such ‘ hous¬ bote ’ and ‘ haybote,’ and to exercise such oversight by himself or in his absence by deputy. Et erat patens. Membrane 10. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Suthampton. Order, upon petition of Lawrence John Fogate knight an envoy sent to England by the king of Portugal, to receive the customs and subsidies due upon certain merchandise there unladed from the said king’s ship wdierein he came to England and exposed for sale, and to suffer the master, merchants and seamen thereof without such payment to take over the ship to Flanders with the residue of the merchandise therein ; as his petition shews that the said ship being laded with wines etc. to be taken to Flanders touched at that port for fear of the Normans the king’s enemies warring at sea, and that the collectors are hindering the same from sailing for that thejr would have the wines etc. unladed there ; and some were unladed and exposed for sale as the king has learned. To Richard de Middelton late alderman of Beverley, Henry Newark and Thomas White late chamberlains, Richard Bostan, Richard Caldewelle, John Broune, Roger Spofford ‘ hosiare,’ Thomas Preston skinner, Geoffrey Bridoun ‘ cordewaner,’ John Lekyngfeld ' barkere,’ Thomas Chaundeler, John Williamson ‘ bocher,’ William Bery ‘ skynnere,’ Richard Langstra ‘ bocher,’ Richard de Wodemanse ‘ bocher ’ and John Whyte ‘ tylere.’ Order to be in chancery {as above), upon {the like) information that John Rigton ‘ bocher,’ Walter Walthewe and many others were compelled to pay them great sums. Et erat patens. To John Rede escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order to deliver in dower to Isabel who was wife of William de Ufford earl of Suffolk, of whom the king has commanded the abbot of Leyston to take an 54 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . May 3. Westminster. May 20. Westminster. June 11. Westminster. Membrane 10— cont. oath etc., the manor of Costeseye co. Norffolk except 10/. of yearly rent thereof to be paid to the king, the whole manor being extended at 131/. 8s. 5 d. a year, the manors of Haghle co. Suffolk extended at 97/. 10s. lit/., and Thornedon co. Suffolk at 35/. 13s. 7|f/., which the king has assigned to her of the castles, manors, lands etc. which the earl at his death held to him and the heirs male of his body by gift of the late king to Robert his father late earl of Suffolk, and w r hich by the form of the gift are come to the king’s hands for that the said William died without issue male, with the assent of Richard de Abburbury and John Bacon clerk attorneys of Queen Anne to whom the king has committed the keeping thereof, and assent of Thomas More and William de Horbury clerks attorneys of the said Isabel, delivering her also of the king’s gift the issues taken of the premises except the aforesaid rent. By p.s. [2190.] To Edmund Gyffard escheator in Berkshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a tenement and one carucate of land in Eton Hastynges, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Henry Forster parson of Eton Hastynges, Robert atte Mulle clerk and William Calmond were seised of the premises and gave them to Isabel sometime wife of Walter Thurstayn for life with remainder to John and Walter their sons and to the heirs of their bodies, remainder to the right heirs of Walter the father, that she died on the feast of the Annunciation 1 Richard II, that after her death Walter the son occupied the same taking the profits, for that the said John, being convicted of divers felonies, came not to claim his right, that John died 6 August 2 Richard II without issue, that Walter the son is his next heir and of full age, and that the premises are held of others than the king. To Robert de Loxle escheator in Surrey. Order to take of Margery who was wife of John Leg’ an oath etc., and in presence of William de Weston, who has taken to wife Joan daughter and heir of the said John, to assign her dower. To John de Newenton escheator in Kent. Order to give Richard son of Roger Charles brother of Richard Charles, being cousin and heir of Richard Charles, seisin of his said uncle’s lands ; as he has proved his age before Robert Passelewe escheator in Yorkshire, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [2259.] The like writ addressed to Robert de Loxle escheator in Sussex. By p.s. (the same writ). Memorandum of a protest made by Richard Charles, cousin and heir of Richard Charles in the office contained, namely son of Roger Charles brother of the said Richard, coming of full age touching livery of [his uncle’s] lands, upon a presentment that the manor of Palstre is held of the king in chief, and likewise the manors of Nassenden and Little Delse, and saying that the manor of Palstre is held by knight service of Ledes castle as of the honour of Crevker and not in chief as of the crown, the manor of Nassenden likewise of the honour of Peverel and Hakenet, and the manor of Little Delse of Richard Say as of his manor of Patrikesbourne. 5 RICHARD II. 55 1382. Membrane 9. May 1. To the keeper or farmer of the king’s manor of Ledes for the time Westminster, being. Order to pay to John Devereux the king’s knight, so long as he shall have the keeping of Ledes castle co. Kent, 100s. a year and the arrears since 16 September 4 Richard II, on which day the king granted him so long as he should hold that office, which by letters patent of 30 March 1 Richard II the king committed to him for life, 100s. a year for his fee, as John de Beverle deceased late keeper had by grant of the late king. May 4. To the collectors of the great and petty custom in the port of Bristol, Westminster, the searcher and the keepers of the passage there. Order, of the king’s reverence for the pope, to suffer the attorneys or proctors of Cosmatus Gentilis the pope’s collector in England to pack in bales or chests, lade in a certain ship there and without payment of custom or subsidy to take over sea six pieces of tapestry of green powdered with roses for a present to the pope, a great curtain of serge of the same colour, two bankers of blue tapestry work, five pairs of linen sheets and two blankets for a bed, bed curtains of bluet containing six pieces, one great coverlet ( cultricem ) for a bed and six cushions for a chamber, five pieces of bed curtains of red, two great long pieces for chamber ornaments of red, two little pieces for the same of red, one banker of blue, two great red pieces of serge for ornaments of the hall worked with the arms of the pope, the king and the church, two great bankers and one little piece of serge of red for the hall, one piece of tapestry cloth paly ( palatam ) of red and black, five mantles of Irish cloth, one of them lined with green cloth, another of mixed colour lined with green cloth, a garment ( indumentum ) of russet lined with Irish cloth, one woollen cloth of green for accounts, three covered beds with testers, one rayed cloth for a yeoman of bluet, one piece of cloth of bluet containing five ells (alas), another piece of mixed colour containing seven, another of mixed containing nine, one piece of blanket containing six, one mantle of mixed colour lined with vair (i bayro ), with supertunic and hood lined and the whole suit, one mantle of bluet lined with grey work, a supertunic of the same suit and the whole suit, another garment lined with ‘ calabre,’ a tunic lined with blanket and a hood lined, another garment without sleeves lined with vair and a tunic lined with lamb’s fell, a furring of vair for a supertunic, a hat and a pair of gloves lined with grey work, a pair of gloves of 4 bevyr,’ a tunic of mixed [colour] lined with blanket, and two round mantles, one mixed the other black, a garment of Northfolch cloth lined with black cloth, a tunic of the same lined with green cloth, and a coat ( gipponum ) of another pattern, four strait tunics of blanket, one whole gown lined with sendal and all the suit of bluet, a garment of sanguine lined with sendal, a hood of ‘ vyolet ’ lined with scarlet, a piece of bluet containing ten ells, with towels and other linen, a tabard with supertunic and hood of one suit lined with blue sendal, a hood of sanguine lined with black cloth, a hood of scarlet doubled and a hood of sanguine single, also 30 1. and the collector’s books, any command to the contrary to them previously addressed not¬ withstanding. ®y C. [Fcedera.] To the collectors of the great and petty custom in the port of Suthampton, the searcher and the keepers of the passage. Like order 56 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. April 27. Westminster. May 6. Westminster. May 6. Westminster. Membrane 9— cont. in regard to three images in alabaiister of great size of St. Mary, St. Peter and St. Paul, a small image of the Trinity in a cask ( tonello) with antique curtains and other small furniture of no great value to keep the images from hurt, certain vessels of ‘ peutre ’ namely six great chargers, 24 platters ( parapsides ), 24 dishes, 24 saucers of lai’ge size, thirteen candlesticks of latten, two vessels of the same metal one for observing water the other for lye, three bowls, three basins ( lavacris ) of the same metal, a pen case ( calamare ) of tin, twelve pairs of woollen gloves, five pairs of boots, and two great pairs of knives called ‘ trencheours ’ in a barrel. By C. [Ibid.) To William Ermyn the king’s clerk treasurer of Calais. Order to view letters of cocket in possession of Robert Olyver, John Aukland, John Whithevede, John Chestre, Robert Hibbourne, John Horton, Henry del Grene, William Johanson, Stephen de Muston and Robert de Raigneton merchants of Newcastle upon Tyne, and if thereby assured that the wool, hides and woolfells found at Calais in a ship of Neweliavene, Hugh Haynson master, were all customed in that port, and that the said merchants knowingly put no uncustomed merchandise therewith in the ship, nor had knowledge of fraud against the king committed by others, to suffer such of them as shall be found innocent therein to lade their wool etc. again in other ships and take them to any parts they will of the king’s friendship, according to his licence granted to the burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne ; as their complaint shews that Robert Olyver lately laded in the said ship three sacks thirteen stone of wool in two sarplers, John Aukland 260 woolfells in one fardel, John Whithevede 200 woolfells in one fardel, John Chestre 300 woolfells in one fardel, Robert Hibbourne 200 woolfells in one fardel and 25 dakers of hides, John Horton 240 woolfells in one fardel and twelve hides, Henry del Grene 500 woolfells and 15 dakers of hides, William Johanson one last of hides and seven hides, Stephen de Muston thirteen dakers and Robert de Raigneton five dakers of hides, all to be taken to Flanders, that the ship was driven by a storm to the coast of France near Calais, and that by reason of other uncustomed goods therein found the treasurer has arrested and is unlawfully detaining the same, although in the port of Newcastle they paid customs, subsidies and other duties thereupon due both in England and at Calais, as by the said letters may appear. Proviso that all goods and merchandise of those who knowingly put uncustomed goods in the said ship be kept as forfeit to the king, and answer be made to him for the same. To William Pakelesham steward of the king’s honour of Reylegh. Order not to distrain the abbot of Coggeshale to do homage for the manor of Tillyngham co. Essex, releasing any such distress made ; as the king has taken his homage. By letter of the signet. To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being. Order to suffer the dean and chapter of St. Mary Lincoln to have and enjoy stalls and selds for sale of merchandise whatsoever within their close called the ‘ Clos,’ hindering no merchants or others who will come there, nor troubling them in aught ; as among other liberties claimed by the dean and chapter in the late king’s court in 49 Edward III, upon 5 RICHARD II. 57 1382. Membrane 9— cont. presentment at Lincoln of certain usurpations against them, it was found by inquisition of the country, whereupon they and Thomas de Horncastre then mayor of Lincoln, Richard Farnburne and John de Bultham then bailiffs and Thomas de Shardelowe suing for the king put themselves, that the dean and chapter and all their predecessors from the time of William the Conqueror time out of mind have had such stalls etc. everywhere within the ‘ Clos ’ taking more or less as might be agreed between the merchants and the clerk of the fabric of their church for the time being, wherefore it was determined that they should go without a day, as appears by an exemplification of the record and process produced in chancery. Et erat 'patens. April 28. To William de Skipwyth the younger, escheator in Lincolnshire. Westminster. Order to give Michael de la Pole knight seisin of a third part of the manor of Appelby, meddling no further with 20/. of rent in Estwode, and delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Katherine who w r as wife of William de la Pole at her death held the said rent in her demesne as of fee, that the said Michael is her son and next heir and of full age, that she held in dower the said third part and a third part of the manor of Frisseby by Spridlyngton of his heritage, that the third part of Appelby is held in chief by knight service, the third part of Frisseby and the said rent of others than the king ; and on 16 Septem¬ ber 40 Edward III the late king took the homage and fealty of the said Michael, and commanded livery to be given him of his father’s lands. April 30. To the prior of Wymondham. Order to deliver to William Fisshelake Westminster, of Barton master thereof a ship called ‘ la James ’ of Barton and the goods and chattels therein, and his damages, costs and expenses, the prior and his servants being contented for any costs incurred in salving the same ; as upon the master’s petition, shewing that the ship laded with corn and other victuals was on the voyage to London so hard driven by the king’s enemies of France that he and other the seamen and servants therein abandoned the ship and fled ashore in a boat at Hapesburgh co. Norffolk, and that the ship was plundered by the said enemies of anchors and gear and of other goods and victuals therein, and was cast ashore at Hapesburgh within the prior’s lordship, the king lately sent that petition to William de Elmham admiral of his fleet to the northward, commanding him to take information etc. and do the master speedy justice ; and after upon the prior’s petition ' that for speedy execution of justice the records and processes begun before the admiral should come before the king and council, shewing that the ship and the goods therein ought as wreck to pertain to the prior, the king commanded the admiral to send them at the quinzaine of Easter last and all things concerning the same, telling pursuers and defendants to be there at that day, and the admiral did so ; and at that day appeared in chancery the prior by James de Byllyngford and Henry Maupas his attorneys, and the master in person, and the said processes being viewed and arguments heard on either side, it seems good to the justices, the king’s serjeants and others of the council learned in the law that the ship etc. ought not to be called wreck, wherefore it is determined that the same be given up to the master with damages and costs in his suit, so that he content the prior etc. as aforesaid. 58 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 8 . April 26. To Thomas de Bradefeld escheator in Cambridgeshire and Westminster. Huntingdonshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with eight tofts, 80 acres of land, 5 acres of meadow, 2 acres of wood and 3 s. of rent in Elies worth and Grave, 41s. 5 d. of rent in Pappeworth Anneys co. Cantebrigge, and 82 acres of land, a several pasture, 9/. 3s. 4 d. of rent and a rent of three capons in Wynewyk co. Huntingdon, delivering to Eleanor late the wife of John Knyvet knight any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Ralph de Wykes late escheator, that at his death the said John held the premises as jointly enfeoffed with her, those in Cambridge¬ shire by gift of John atte Grave and others by divers fines levied in the late king’s court, and those in Huntingdonshire by charter of Richard de Treton parson of Oundle and William vicar of Suthwyk, and that all are held of others than the king. May 8. To all sheriffs, escheators, mayors, bailiffs, ministers etc. to whom Westminster, etc. Order so far as in them lies to suffer the abbot and monks of St. Edward now called Lettele and their men to use and enjoy the liberties and quittances following, granted by charters of former kings, confirmed by the king’s letters patent, namely to be quit of toll in every market and fair and in all passage of bridges, ways and the sea throughout the realm, to have their markets and markets of their men in Litteleg’, Hune, Welewe, Totintun, Gumeshulve, Nordeleg’, Deverelkyngeston, Waddon, Ayshleg’ and Latton likewise quit of toll, and that their ships shall have free passage by sea without any custom or demand, forbidding any man under a pain of 20 1. to make forfeit in aught upon them and their men contrary to the said charters. Et erat 'patens. April 30. To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of Westminster, the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order, upon the certificate and at the request of Fernandus king of Portugal and Algarve, to make restitution to merchants of Portugal or to their attorney of all their goods taken out of a ship called ‘ la Seint Spirit ’ of Lucebon in Portugal laded with wines, which was taken at sea by the king’s lieges at those ports and brought to Sandewich, or the price or true value thereof ; as at suit of the master and other merchants of Portugal the king lately commanded that the ship and gear and the merchants and seamen thereof should be delivered to the master, and that the master and merchants should be suffered to sell the wine, so that all money thereof arising should be put in safe keeping until they might prove that ship and wine pertain only to subjects of Portugal, and likewise commanded that the same should be put in keeping of some trusty person who might answer for the same until Christmas next, in order that they might bring and shew to the king and council a sufficient certificate to that effect. May 7. To the sheriff of York for the time being. Order to suffer the abbot Westminster, and convent of Selby to use and enjoy the following liberties and quittances granted by charters of former kings, namely to have their court with sac and soc, ‘ thol,’ ‘ theam ’ and ‘ infangthef ’ and all the best customs which the church of St. Peter York has, that view of frankpledge shall be held in their court without that that any serjeant of the king shall hold the same or meddle therein, and that mercies 5 RICHARD II. 59 1382 . May 5. Westminster. May 2. Westminster. May 5. Westminster. Feb. 24. Westminster. Membrane 8— cont. thereof arising shall be theirs ; as the king has confirmed the same by charter with the clause licet. Et erat 'patens. To the receiver of the lordship of Clare for the time being. Order to pay to John Pitman 4 d. a day for life so long as the lordship shall be in the king’s hand, and the arrears since 20 April last, according to letters patent of that date granting him 4c?. a day of the issues of that lordship, which is in the king’s hand by the death of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March and by reason of his heir’s nonage, in full of 6 cl. a day for life granted him by Lionel late duke of Clarence and 100s. a year granted him by the late king, with covenant that if the said earl’s heir should die in the said John’s life time, he shall have 100s. a year for life at the exchequer. [See p.s. 2188.] Et erat patens. To John Rede escheator in Norffolk. Order to take again into the king’s hand, and to give William Thweyt livery of a messuage, 40 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 20 acres of pasture and 9 acres of wood in Hethill; as lately it was found by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that on the day he was outlawed for felony the premises were held by Henry Smelt for life by the courtesy of England after the death of Christiana his wife, and are held of the prior of Allesbourne as of his manor of Estcarleton by knight service and by a yearly rent of 14s. 3 d., that the said Henry died 21 January 4 Richard II, and that the said William, being brother of John Thweyt father of Christiana, is her cousin and next heir and of full age ; and at his petition the king ordered the sheriff to give notice to William de Elmham knight, to whom he committed the keeping of the premises, to be in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter last to shew cause wherefore they should not be taken again into the king’s hand and livery given to the said William, at which day he appearing in person, the justices and the king’s serjeants could say nought to the purpose, wherefore it was determined that they should so be given. To William Sallowe escheator in Notynghamshire and Derbyshire. Order in presence of the next friends of William Deyncourt’s heir to assign clower, if not yet assigned, to Alice who was wife of the said William, with the issues thereof since 24 December last, on which date the king ordered Ralph de Braillesford late escheator to assign her dower, having commanded Henry Lescrope to take of her an oath etc. ; as the late escheator was removed from office before this was done. To the keepers, farmers bailiffs or receivers for the time being of the manors and lordships of Clyfford and Glassebury in the march of Wales to Herefordshire adjacent, which are in the king’s hand by reason of the nonage of the heir of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March. Order to pay to John de Bromwych (knight in margin) 100 marks a year for [life] so long as the premises shall be in the king’s hand, according to a grant for life to him made by the said earl for good service. Et erat patens. 60 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 8— cont. May 10. To William de Skipwyth escheator in Lincolnshire. Order, as at Westminster, another time ordered, in presence of William de Harpeley the king’s esquire, to whom he has granted for life the manor of Hallewelle her dower excepted, to assign and deliver dower thereof to Mary who was wife of Roger de Belers knight, who held the same of the king as of the honour of Albemarle to him and the heirs male of his body by gift of King Edward II to Roger Belers knight his father and to the heirs male of his body, and it has come to the king’s hands for that Roger the son is dead without issue male, delivering to her the issues thereof taken since 11 February 4 Richard II, at which date by another writ the king ordered the escheator to assign her dower, having taken of her an oath etc. May 19. To Robert de Loxle escheator in Surrey. Order to give James Westminster. Berners knight, son and heir of John Berners knight, seisin of his father’s lands ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [2227.*] To Nicholas fitz Richard, escheator in Essex. Like order, as the said James has proved his age before Robert de Loxle. The like to the following : John de Newenton escheator in Middlesex. John Rede escheator in Suffolk. Membrane 7 . April 26. To William de Sallowe escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to give Westminster. William son and heir of Joan who was wife of Thomas Bulneys seisin of his mother’s lands ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [2180.] May 12. To archbishops etc. and all ecclesiastical persons holding any dignity Westminster, or office, notaries public etc. to whom etc. Prohibition against holding a plea between the king and the abbot of St. Peter Gloucestre and Roger Syde clerk concerning presentation to the vicarage of St. Peter Hereford, now void and in the king’s gift it is said, or prosecuting such plea in the court Christian, until debate be had in the king’s court whether the presentation belongs to the king or to the said abbot and Roger, or attenuating aught to the prejudice of the crown and the king’s dignity, and order to revoke any attempt so made; as a plea there¬ upon is pending before the king, and a plea between the said Roger and certain churchmen is likewise pending in the court Christian as the king has learned, and if the king should suffer it to proceed in that court, it would tend to the prejudice of the crown. To Nicholas fitz Richard escheator in Essex. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a yearly rent of 61. 13s. 4 d. of the manor called Lacheleghalle, delivering to William Hornby any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March held that manor in his demesne as of fee of others than the king, and * See also p . s . 2210 . 5 RICHARD II 61 1382. May 7. Westminster. May 28. Westminster. May 24. Westminster. Membrane 7— cont. on 9 March 49 Edward III granted that rent to the said William for life, who thenceforth was and is seised of the same. Memorandum that the said William, appearing in person in chancery, granted that he should be bound to render to the king all sums thereof received during the heir’s nonage, if hereafter it shall be found that the earl held that manor in fee tail. Mandate to the receiver, keeper, bailiff or farmer of the manor for the time being to pay the said William that rent so long as the same shall be in the king’s hand, and the arrears since the earl’s death. Et erat patens. To Nicholas Fitz Richard escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. Order to deliver any issues and profits by him taken of the lordships and lands of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March and Ulster to Henry Englvssh, whom the king has appointed steward of the lordship of Clare and other the earl’s lordships and lands in those counties, Cambridgeshire, Norffolk, Suffolk, Huntingdonshire and Middlesex in the king’s hand by reason of the nonage of Roger his son and heir, or to the king’s receiver, henceforth meddling not therein. By C. To John Devereux captain and William Ermyn the king’s clerk treasurer of Calais, or to their representatives. Order in presence of Thomas Camoys or his attorney to assign to Elizabeth who was wife of William de Latymer knight, of whom the king lately commanded an oath to be taken etc., dower of the tenements, houses, cottages and void pieces of ground in Calais sometime of John Dayre, which Queen Philippa held during her life by the late king’s gift, and by letters patent of 28 June 49 Edward III the late king gave to the said William and to the heirs male of his body with remainder to the said Thomas and to the heirs male of his body ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by the captain and treasurer, that the said William died without issue male, wherefore the premises ought by the form of the gift to remain to the said Thomas, and that they are held in chief by the service of maintaining two watches for safe guard of the town of Calais, on 5 August last the king took his fealty, and commanded livery thereof to be given him ; and after upon the petition of the said Elizabeth the king ordered the captain and treasurer to give the said Thomas notice to be in chancery on the morrow of Ascension day last to shew cause wherefore the king ought not to assign her dower, at which day he came in person and being examined could say nought to the contrary. To John Norhampton mayor of the city of London and escheator therein. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a tenement, a garden and thirteen shops with solars thereupon built in the parish of St. Giles without Crepulgate in the suburb of London, held of the king in free burgage as is all the city of London, delivering to Roger de Boys knight, John de Pissale clerk, Ellis de Bjmtre clerk, Robert de Asshefeld and Henry Sergeant any issues thereof taken ; as it was lately found by inquisition, taken before the said mayor, that at his death William de Ufford earl of Suffolk was seised of the premises, and that Robert de Wylughby knight, Roger de Scales and Henry de Ferrariis of Groby were his next heirs, being all of the age of 25 years and upwards ; and after upon petition 62 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. June 5. Westminster. May 6. Westminster. Membrane 7— cont. of the said Roger de Boys and the others, shewing that long before his death the earl by charter gave the premises, by name of a messuage called ‘ Bascourt ’ etc., to them and to Adam de Hautboys, Reynold de Eccles and John de Birlyngham citizen of London now deceased, their heirs and assigns, and that they remained in possession until unlawfully put out by the mayor by virtue of the inquisition aforesaid, the king by writ ordered the sheriffs of London to give notice to the said heirs to be in chancery at a set day past in order to shew cause wherefore the king ought not to remove his hand therefrom; at which day they came not, wherefore it was determined that his hand should be removed, and the issues delivered to the petitioners. To Simon de Messyngham mayor of the city of Lincoln, and to Simon Semans ‘ patener,’ Thomas Hauke and William de Halton bailiffs, John Wykford, Robert de Ledes, Robert de Messyngham, Thomas de Thornham, John de Derby, Robert Edlyngton, William Oyllyer and John Barbour who dwells on the west side of the great city bridge. Strict order to be in person in chancery on Monday after Midsummer next to answer touching the matters hereinafter mentioned, and others which shall then be laid against them ; as lately by view of the late king’s letters patent the king was informed that the dean and chapter of St. Mary Lincoln and all their predecessors time out of mind had, and that they ought to have stalls and selds everywhere within the ‘ Clos ’ for sale of merchandise whatsoever as may be agreed between the merchants and the clerk of the fabric of the said church, and he commanded the mayor and bailiffs by writ patent to suffer them so to do, not hindering merchants or others who will come thither for the purpose; but he has learned that the mayor and the others named, assembling great number of evildoers, and taking upon them royal power like the insurgents in the late devilish insurrection, have by their own authority made a proclamation in divers places of the city that no merchant or other should hold fair or market within the ‘ Clos ’ nor sell goods there under pain of forfeiture thereof, and by force of arms have hindered the dean and chapter from having stalls and selds there, and merchants coming thither as they used to do from fixing pales and selds, setting up stalls for their merchandise and having their easements, compelling some merchants who did set up stalls to withdraw, grieving them and others who would sell goods there by undue and vexatious summonses and extortion of money, and laying upon the dean and chapter threats and fear of death for certain of the said merchants if they should attempt aught contrary to the said proclamation, whereby the dean and chapter have lost the profit thereof to the value of 100?., and committing other grievous wrongs in contempt of the king’s command. By C. MEMBRANE 6. To Gilbert de Culwen escheator in Cumberland. Order in presence of John deNevylle and Elizabeth his wife daughter and heir of William Latymer, or of their attorneys, to assign and deliver dower, if not yet assigned, to Elizabeth who was wife of the said William, and the issues thereof since 9 October last, on which date the king ordered Nicholas Reymes late escheator to assign her dower, having com¬ manded the prior of Gisburne to take of her an oath etc. ; as the late escheator died before that was done. 5 RICHARD II. 63 Membrane 6— cont. To Gilbert de Culwen escheator in Cumberland and Westmorland. Order to give Christopher son and heir of Christopher de Moriceby seisin of a moiety of the town of Distyngton, a moiety of the manor of Culgayth, a third part of two thirds the manor of Moriceby co. Cumberland, and the manor of Askeby Wynandrewath co. Westmor¬ land ; as the king has learned by divers inquisitions, taken by the escheator, that at her death Isabel who was wife of Christopher the father held the premises in Cumberland in dower and the said manor of Askeby for life of the heritage of Christopher the son, that the said moieties are held in chief by knight service, the said manor and third part of others than the king ; and on 26 May 2 Richard II the king took the homage and fealty of Christopher the son, and commanded livery to be given him of his father’s lands. To William de Neville keeper of the king’s forest beyond Trent, or to his representative in Ingelwode forest. Order to deliver to bail until the next coming of justices in eyre for pleas of the forest in Cumberland Benedict ‘ Cristofreservant of Moriceby ’ imprisoned in Karlell prison for a trespass of vert and venison in the said forest, if replevisable according to the assize of the forest. May 8. The like to the said William or his said representative in favour of Westminster. Roger de Layburne. May 6. The like to the said William or his said representative in favour of Westminster. William Colt vicar of Adyngham. May 28. To the king’s bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Thames for the time being. Westminster. Order of the fee farm of the town to pay to Thomas de Kendale one of the king’s messengers 10/. a year for life and the arrears since 20 April 3 Richard II, according to the king’s letters patent of that date. Et erat patens. May 2. To the sheriff of York. Order to give Robert Conestable knight Westminster, seisin of two tofts, a croft and four bovates of land in Bubwyth held by John son and heir of John Cardoill of Bubwyth outlawed for felony ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have been in his hand a year and a day, that John the son held them by knight service of the said Robert, and that James Pykeryng late escheator had the year and a day, and Robert Passelewe now escheator the waste thereof. April 28. To John Polymoude of Suthampton. Order, for particular causes Westminster, moving the king and council, to arrest and keep under honourable arrest until further order any ships of Portugal in that port. By C. May 16. To John de Newenton escheator in Kent. Order to deliver Southfreth Westminster, park by Tonebrygge, 8 acres of land by Newefreth within the precinct thereof excepted, to the archbishop of Canterbury to hold in ward until the lawful age of the heir, as he and his predecessors used to have such wardships, and the issues thereof with the exception aforesaid ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March and Ulster at his death held 1382. May 26. Westminster. 64 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. May 26. Westminster. June 5. Westminster. May 22. Westminster. June 10. Westminster. Membrane 6— cont. the same by the courtesy of England in right of Philippa his wife, that with the exception aforesaid it is held of the archbishop, and that Roger the earl’s son is his next heir and within age. To William Skipwyth the younger, escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with eight messuages, 24i acres of land, 8s. of rent and a rent of one cock and two hens in Staunford, and the advowson of a chantry at the altar of St. Nicholas in the church of St. Clement Staunford, delivering to Eleanor late the wife of John Knyvet knight and to Robert their son any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death the said John held the premises as jointly enfeoffed with the said Eleanor and Robert by gift of John Spicer of Staunford and Alice his wife to them and the heirs of the said John by fine levied in the late king’s court, and that the same are held of others than the king. To the same. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with two messuages, six cottages and 26 acres of land beyond Staunford bridge, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned (as above ) that John Knyvet knight held the premises of the abbot of Peterborough by the service of 3s. yearly payable at Michaelmas and by coming twice a year to the abbot’s court, and that the custom of the abbot’s manor there is that after her husband’s death the wife shall have a moiety of tenements of that tenure, and the youngest son the other moiety, wherefore Eleanor who w r as the said John’s wife shall have one moiety, and Henry their youngest son the other. To Roger Saberton warden of the Flete prison. Order to set free Roger de Spofford, Richard de Wodmanse, John Stofer and Thomas Chauncleler of Beverley lately committed to his custody by the chancellor until further order by reason of undue dealings contrary to the peace and the king’s commands ; as John Bygod and Ralph Paynel knights have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 400/. to have them before the king and council in chancery or elsewhere from day to day, and that they shall stand to right and be obedient to the king’s commands. By C. To Roger de Saperton warden of the Flete prison. Order to cause Walter Elys of Dovorre there imprisoned to come before the king in chancery on Saturday after Corpus Christi next to answer touching matters that shall then be laid before him. By K. To the warden and convent of friars minors of the city of London. Strict order, upon their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture, henceforward to receive or suffer to abide or wait in their house more than two days no alien brethren coming or sent from what realm or lordship soever at the command of any superior or visitor of the order or of others whatsoever, save those whom at their peril they shall see to be useful and needful to their house and for whom they themselves will answer, and if there be any such brethren there, to cease every excuse and take heed that they be removed without delay ; as the king has learned of a truth that great number of alien 5 RICHARD II. 65 1382. June 8. Westminster. June 14. Westminster. June 12. Westminster. March 18. Westminster. Membrane 6— cont. brethren of that order not of his allegiance but of alien tongue and no honest condition have often heretofore been received and maintained at the command of superiors of the order who have little ordio love for the king and the honour of the realm, and are daily received and maintained to the burden of the house and ruin of the king’s lieges therein who live only by alms, and to the peril of the realm, seeing that the secrets thereof are often laid bare by such aliens to the king’s enemies. By C. To Henry Motoun escheator in Herefordshire. Order to give Roger le Frenssh, son and heir of Roger le Frenssh, seisin of his father’s lands ; as he proved his age before Hugh de Bysley late escheator, and the king has taken his fealty and respited his homage until Michaelmas next. Membrane 5. To the lords or tenants for the time being of the castle and town of Orford which were of William de Ufford earl of Suffolk. Writ de intendendo in favour of Michael de la Pole and his heirs, and order to pay them 20/. a year of rent from 15 February, on which day the earl died as is found by divers inquisitions ; as among other lands etc. the king has given the said Michael and his heirs that rent, which the earl was bound to pay for the said castle and town, in exchange for 220 marks of rent deducted from the 400 marks of rent to be taken of the ancient custom in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull which the late king gave to William de la Pole his father deceased and the said Michael and to their heirs. Et erat patens. To John Knode clerk. Order to deliver to William de Hopton chaplain all the fruits and preventions of Biriton church co. Salop, suffering him to dispose of the same ; as lately a plea was pending in chancery between the said chaplain and William de Drayton chaplain to shew the defendant’s pretended title in that church, and willing to provide for the safety of the fruits thereof lest they should be spent or wasted by one of the parties, the king committed the administration thereof to the said John as an indifferent person, so that he should be bound to answer for them to him to whom they lawfully pertain ; and by advice of the justices and others of the council the king after dismissed the said plea from that court, and Thomas Bakton doctor of laws dean of St. Mary le Bow London has at the king’s command certified in chancery that upon search of the registers of the court of Canterbury it is found that the president of that court granted to William de Hopton the benefit of protection and restitution of Biriton church, whereby he restored him to the estate and possession thereof as at the time of the provocation, with the fruits etc. whatso¬ ever. Membrane 4. To Baldwin Frevylle knight, Richard Dodenale mayor of Coventre and Richard Luff. Order to give brother John de Netherbury of the Carthusian order, appointed prior of the house of that order to be founded in ‘ Shorteleyfeld ’ within the liberty of Co ventre, and the monks there, livery of 14 acres of land in the said field which the king had Wt. 32813 cr 5 66 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 4 — cont. by feoffment of the said Baldwin, extending from a footpath towards London on the east to a brook called Shirbourne and from the highway to Warrewyk on the south to ‘ Busshele milne,’ according to the king’s letters patent giving the same for a dwelling to the said prior and monks and to their successors, the statute of mortmain notwith¬ standing. By p.s. [2127.] Et erat patens. May 6. To William Britford, under searcher in the port of London. Order Westminster, to deliver to John Westfeld his money with damages and costs sustained by default of the said William ; as having heard that the under searcher arrested and unlawfully detained the said John’s money, averring that he would pass over sea without the king’s licence taking 241., the king lately caused the said William and John to come before him in chancery, and finding by examination that the arrest was unlawful, decreed that the said William should be amerced at 40s., and restitution made with damages and costs. « May 12. To the warden of the Flete prison. Order to set free William Britford Westminster, (as above), whom for a misprision the king lately committed to his custody until further order. May 13. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of super- Westminster. sedeas in respect of their demand made upon William Moigne knight and Mary his wife, formerly wife of John Pecche citizen of London, and upon William Pecche John’s son and heir, to answer or account for the issues and profits of all the said Mary’s dower since the date of the said heir’s livery, and order to discharge them and all escheators and sheriffs ; as the king took the homage and fealty of the said William son of John, and on 3 August 4 Richard II commanded livery to be given him of lands which his father held in chief as of Dovorre castle, and all other the lands of his father, and the issues thereof to him granted of the king’s gift, saving the said Mary’s dower ; and now William Moigne and Mary have petitioned the king for discharge of themselves and William Pecche in regard to the profits aforesaid, shewing that the said John at his death held no lands in chief as aforesaid nor by knight service whereof Mary ought to have dower, and that after livery to him William Pecche straightway assigned to her certain lands etc. in the city of London not held as aforesaid for her dower of all the lands whereof she was dowable, as appears by indentures between them made and enrolled among the common pleas in the husting of London, which the king has caused to come before him in chancery. By p.s. [2206.] May 18. Order to the sheriff of Stafford to cause a verderer in Kynefare Westminster, forest to be elected instead of John de Perton knight, who is in¬ sufficiently qualified. May 16. Order to the sheriff of Norhampton to cause a verderer in Sauce Westminster, forest to be elected instead of Thomas de Preston, who is sick and infirm. May 10. Order to the sheriff of Somerset to cause a verderer in Exmore Westminster, forest to be elected instead of John Radyngton, whom the king has removed, having learned by credible witness that he is sick and aged. 5 RICHARD II. 67 1382. May 15. Westminster. May 7. Westminster. May 6. Westminster. May 26. Westminster. Membrane 4— cont. Order to the said sheriff to cause a verderer in that forest to be elected instead of John Otery, who is dead. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead of William de Estfeld, as the king has learned by credible witness that he is insufficiently qualified. Like order concerning John Holthorp. Like order concerning Richard Gretheved. To Robert Tresilyan and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to command an inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and Elizabeth who was wife of Edward le Despenser, whether she was dowered by assignment of Thomas le Despenser of a third part of a hall and one carucate of land in Shelyngthorp and of a wood pertaining to the manor of Esenden or no, which hall, land and wood he held for life by feoff¬ ment of her husband as she says, to be taken before one of the justices according to the statutes. By C. To the sheriff of York. Order to give the chapter of St. Peter York seisin of two messuages, 3|- bovates of land and 8 acres of meadow in Bubwyth held b}^ John son and heir of John Cardoill outlawed for felony ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have been in his hand a year and a day, that they are held of the chapter by knight service rendering 10s. a year, and that James de Pykeryng late escheator had the year and a day, and Robert Passelewe now escheator the waste thereof. To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, or to his representative in the duchy. Order to depute trusty lieges of the duchy as best they may to make inquisition where corn is forestalled and accumulated in excess for sale, to command all who withhold the same to sell without delay at a reasonable price, and in case they shall take no heed so to do, in their default to offer it for sale in aid of the people to any who need and will buy it for prompt payment at a reasonable price, having regard to the former purchase thereof and the costs incurred by the former buyers, so that the money thereof arising be paid to the owner, and order to command proclamation to be made of the premises ; as by unusually frequent complaint it has come to the king’s ears that certain men of Lancashire, especially of the wapentake of Derby and neighbourhood, in disregard of the common weal have by covin and confederacy forestalled the greater part of the wheat, barley and oats of those parts, privily putting it in ships, houses, granaries etc., purposing to take it, if they might, to Wales and other foreign places, and though they may not draw it out of the country according to their wicked intent, are of malice withholding it, selling to no man but for excessive gain, whereby the people of those parts are like to be ruined, especially as the bulk of such corn is in their hands insomuch that corn may hardly be found in any markets there. To the same. Order to cause proclamation to be made forbidding any man of whatsoever estate or condition, by colour of pretended ownership in the sea, which men have not by reason of their lands 68 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 4— cont. upon the shore, or for other invalid cause to hinder any lieges from casting and laying their nets and fishing in the sea, but ordering them at their peril under pain of forfeiture to suffer men freely to fish as they used and ought lawfully to do, and order to chastise according to their deserts any found dealing to the contrary after the proclamation ; as by complaint of the people it has come to the king’s ears that, though poor fishermen used heretofore to lay their nets and fish in the sea, and may lawfully so do to gain their living and for sustenance of the country and the parts adjacent, men of the duchy who have lands upon the shore, purposing to extort their own profit and striving to hinder the public weal, upon the pretence aforesaid are now newly hindering them from laying nets and fishing, though lawful it was, save for payment of fines and ransoms, to the prejudice of the king and impoverishment of the people ; and the king observes that no man by colour of his land upon the shore or for any other cause may claim property in the sea, but that any man may fish therein at will. June 10. To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of Westminster, the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to set free Francis de Lestavayn merchant of Genoa ( Janua) wherever found within the liberty of those ports from the custody wherein he is kept, and to safe keep until further order a barge of Genoa and all goods therein taken, telling him who claims the said Francis as his prisoner to sue with the council against him and Golestanus Pynellus merchant of Genoa ; as on behalf of the said Francis petition is made for his deliverance, in consideration that he and all the Genoese are of the king’s friendship, shewing that he was lately taken at sea in the said barge by men of the said ports and held to ransom ; and the said Golestanus has witnessed that he is of Genoa, and has mainperned to content the captor for his ransom in case it shall hereafter be found that he is of the king’s enemies. Membrane 3. June 15. To the keepers of the passage in the port of Great Jernemuth, Westminster. Lestoft, Dovorre or Sandewich. Passport for Master William Lalyngton, sailing over sea with one servant and two horses price 40.5. each, provided he take nought to the prejudice of the king or realm. June 8. To Edmund Giffard escheator in Berkshire. Order in presence of Westminster, the heirs and parceners to make a partition into three parts of the manor and advowson of Yatyngclon and divers other manors and lands held at his death by Edmund de la Beche clerk, and to give John Duyn seisin of his purpartv; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by John Froille the late king’s escheator, that the said Edmund held that manor and advowson for life in chief by knight service, and those other lands of others than the king, with reversion to the right heirs of Nicholas de la Beche, and that Andrew son and heir of Joan Sakevylie daughter and one of the heirs of John de la Beche elder brother of the said Nicholas, Edmund Dauvers son and heir of Alice Dauvers another daughter and heir, the said John Duyn son of Margery daughter of Isabel fitz Elys the third daughter and heir of John de la Beche are cousins and next heirs of Nicholas, the others then being of full age and John Duyn within age; and John Duyn has now proved 5 RICHARD II. 69 1382 . June 19. Westminster. June 15. Westminster. Membrane 3— cont. his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. Proviso that every heir and parcener shall have to his purparty a share of the said manor which is held in chief, and shall be the king’s tenant. By p.s. [2255.] To John Gaweyn escheator in Wiltesir. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manors of Beaumys and Hakeneston, held of others than the king, as the king has learned by inquisition taken by John de Evesham the late king’s escheator ; as John Duyn has proved his age before Edmund Giffard. By p.s. (the same writ). To Edmund Giffard escheator in Oxfordshire. Order to give John Duyn seisin of the manor of Waterpirye and a messuage in Thomeleye ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Oliver de Harnham the late king’s escheator, that Margaret who was wife of Robert fitz Elys at her death held no lands in that county in chief in her demesne as of fee, but held the premises for life of the heritage of the said John, being son of Margery daughter of William brother of the said Robert, that the same were held of others than the king, and that the said John, who was within age at the date of the inquisition, is cousin and heir of the said Robert ; and he has now proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty as one of the heirs of Nicholas de la Beche for his purparty of the manor of Yatyngdon. By p.s. (the same writ). To Thomas Peyvre escheator in Bukinghamshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis, concerning the manors of Wormenhale and Ocle, which the said Margaret held of others than the king, being jointly enfeoffed with her husband to them and her husband’s heirs; as John Duyn has proved his age before Edmund Giffard. By p.s. (the same writ). To John Gawayn escheator in the county of Suthampton. Order to give John son of John son of Lawrence de Pagham, being cousin and heir of the said Lawrence, seisin of his said grandfather’s lands ; as he has proved his age before Robert de Loxle escheator in Sussex, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [2269.] To Ellis Reyner bailiff of the liberty of the hundred of Middelton co. Kent. Order, if William Symmes of Horsham in the said county, who purposes to lade nineteen sarplers of wool in a ship at Sidyngborn in that hundred and to take them by fresh waters and arms of the sea to the staple of Sandewich, shall find security to take them thither and nowhere else, to make with him indentures containing such security and the quantity of the wool, to take of him and the masters and seamen of the ship an oath that they will take them thither and nowhere else and there unlade them before putting to sea, and to suffer him so to do, sending the part of the indentures remaining with him by a trusty man to the mayor of the said staple; as it is contained in the ordinance concerning staples of wool etc. that, if any man has wool, hides, woolfells or lead between places where staples are and the sea, and will lade them for the staples by fresh waters or arms of the sea, he shall make indentures with the bailiffs of towns where the same are laded witnessing the quantity thereof, the bailiffs shall take of the seamen an oath and security as aforesaid, and shall send one part of the said indentures to the mayor of the staple at the cost of the owners of such goods. 70 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 3— cont. May 9. To John de Newenton escheator in Kent. Order to give Arnald Westminster. Savage, son and heir of Arnald Savage knight ( militis) tenant in chief of the late king, seisin of his father’s lands ; as he proved his age before John Erode of Smethe late escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [2202.] Membrane 2. June 12. To the collectors or farmers for the time being of the subsidy upon Westminster, cloth in the city of London. Order of the issues of the subsidy to pay 33/. 211 d. a year to Queen Anne or to her attorney, according to the king’s letters patent, by advice and consent of the lords, great men and others of the council assigning to her (among other things) that yearly sum by the hands of the collectors or farmers until provision be made her for life of lands to the same value. Et erat patens. June 1G. To Robert Passelewe escheator in Yorkshire. Order to pay to Westminster. Robert Torbok 20/. a year and arrears ; as lately upon his petition, shewing that Edward le Despenser lord of Glomorgan and Morganou by writing indented granted the petitioner, then his esquire, for good service a pension of 20/. a year of the manor of Kymberworth co. York, which at the date of the petition was in the king’s hand by reason of the nonage of Edward’s heir, and upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by John Bygod late escheator, that the said Edward held that manor in fee, and long before his death gave it for life to Lionel Dautry knight with reversion to himself and his heirs, that Lionel died in 2 Richard II and by his death the king took the manor into his hand, that long before his death the said Edward before giving the manor to the said Lionel charged the same with 20/. a year to the petitioner for life, and that it is worth 23/. 6s. 8 d. a year, and is held of the duke of Lancastre by service of one pair of gilt spurs, the king ordered the sheriff to give notice to Elizabeth, who was the said Edward’s wife and by the king’s commission holds the manor in ward until the lawful age of his heir, to be in chancery in the octaves of Trinity 4 Richard II to shew cause wherefore the petitioner ought not to have for life that 20/. and the arrears ; and thereupon many days in succession were given to the parties, and the cause being continued to the octaves of Trinity last, when neither the said Elizabeth by her attorneys, the king’s serjeants nor Lawrence Dru his attorney suing for the king could say aught to the purpose wherefore that ought not to be done, by advice of the justices and others learned in the law being then in the chancery it was determined that the same should be delivered to the petitioner with the arrears. June 20. To the sheriffs of London. Order to give notice to J. bishop of Westminster. Lincoln, and to Thomas de Horncastre of Lincoln at whose instance sentence was passed, to be in chancery on Friday after the quinzaine of Midsummer next to shew cause wherefore John Harwode of Lincoln of the bishop’s diocese ought not to be set free pending his appeal, and by mainprise of Robert Lincoln 4 bowyere,’ Nicholas Wormere, Thomas de Lincoln 4 dyer ’ and John Olyver 4 cordwaner ’ to set him free, although at the request of the said bishop, signifying that he was excommunicated for contumacy and would not be justified by ecclesiastical censure, the king lately commanded the sheriffs to 5 RICHARD II. 71 1382 . June 19. Westminster, May 22. Westminster. June 18. Westminster, June 6. Westminster. June 16. Westminster. June 18. Westminster. June 20. Westminster. June 20. W estminster. Membrane 2— cont. justify the said John Harwode by his body until he should content holy church for his contempt ; as he has appealed against that sentence to the papal see and for the protection of the court of Canterbury. To Robert Tresilyan the chief justice. Order by writ of nisi privs to command an inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and Henry Billyng and others concerning a messuage and 10 acres of land in Weston co. Bukingham to be taken before him or one of the justices of assize. To Roger de Sapirton warden of the Flete prison. Order to cause Walter Elys of Dovorre there imprisoned to come before the king in chancery on Saturday after Corpus Christi next, and the cause wherefore he was taken. By K. To the collectors of customs in the port of Suthampton. Order to suffer the masters, merchants and seamen of Portugal in that port, who by the king's licence are shortly to sail to Portugal, to lade in ships twelve tuns of wine purveyed for their sustenance, and without payment of custom or subsidy to pass therewith to their own parts, any previous command to the contrary notwithstanding By C. Order to the sheriff of Roteland to cause a coroner to be elected instead of Robert de Whytew T elle, who is sick and aged. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead of Walter de Rudstane, who is too much occupied with divers business there to exercise the office. To the abbot of Hayles for the time being. Order of the fee farm which he and the convent are bound to render at the exchequer to pay to William Bayforcl 100s. a year and the arrears since Easter last ; as for good service th late king granted him 100s. a year at the exchequer for life or until the king should take other order for his estate, and at his petition, for that he has presented those letters patent in chancery to be cancelled, the king has granted him for good service 100s. a year to be taken of the said farm. Et erat patens. To the parson and mayor of Devyses for the time being. Order to oversee from time to time the repair and maintenance of the walls, tow r ers and buildings of Devyses castle and the enclosure of the park ; as by advice of the council it is the king’s will that a rent of assarts in the forest of Chepenham, Peuesham and Melkesham extended at 181. 11s. 0 \d. (sic), the prioress of Ambresbiry being collector of lOi. 4s. 11 \d. and the sheriff of Wiltesir of 11. 16s., shall from Easter last during the life of John Lovell keeper of the castle be laid out by the sheriff upon such repair by his advice and appointment and by oversight of the parson and mayor, as used to be done in the late king’s time when Roger Beauchamp was keeper ; and the king has ordered the sheriff so to do. By p.s. [2270.] Et erat patens. To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to lay out as aforesaid the rent ( above mentioned). The king has commanded the 72 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . June 17. Westminster. June 18. Westminster. June 8. Westminster. Membrane 2— cont. parson and mayor of Devyses (as above), and the prioress of Ambresbiry for the time being to deliver to the sheriff for that purpose the 10Z. 4s. IlieZ. whereof she is collector. By p.s. [2270.] Et erat patens. Membrane i. To all mayors and bailiffs of cities, boroughs and towns in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Herefordshire for the time being. Order to desist henceforward from distraining and troubling the men and tenants of the manor of Feckenham which is of the ancient demesne of the crown, suffering them to be quit of toll upon their goods and property, and releasing any distress made ; as by the custom of England men and tenants of the ancient demesne are and ought to be quit of such toll throughout the realm, but the mayors etc. are unlawfully distraining the said men and tenants for payment thereof, as the king has learned by their complaint. Et erat patens. To John de Kentwode knight, Thomas Sayville serjeant at arms and Stephen Derneford of Plymmouth. Order, upon petition of Vincent Estiephen and Stephen Mat hey subjects of the king of Portugal and merchants of Lusshebon, if assured that agreement was made between them and certain trespassers that the trespassers should pay them 200Z., whereof 50Z. is now paid, and that Richard Michelestowe of Fowe, William Olley, Ralph Perot, John Savage and John de Landel of Suthwelle are bound to them in the remaining 150Z. to be paid at Plymmouth, to cause those so bound to come before the council, if they keep not the terms of their bond, to answer wherefore they shall not pay the same with damages and costs ; as at the petitioners’ suit, complaining that William Welle, Ralph Puret the king’s lieges and other trespassers named lately by force of arms took a barge of theirs at sea off the coast of England laded with goods and merchandise of theirs of no small value, the king appointed John de Kentwode and the others to cause those trespassers to come before them and command them to make restitution, contenting the petitioners for their damages ; and now the petitioners have shewn the king that by mediation of John de Kentwode and the others agreement is made and bonds are given as aforesaid, and the petitioners fear that those so bound are like to take no heed to keep the terms of their bond unless compelled so to do. Et erat patens. To the collectors of customs in the port of Cicestre. Order to view letters of cocket in the hands of Adam Holywode, Peter Palmer, Richard Colyn and other merchants of Ireland and, if thereby assured that they paid in Ireland custom and subsidy for divers goods and merchandise laded in ships in the ports of Dublin and Droghda to be taken to Flanders, to take the said letters and cause other letters to be made containing the quantity of such goods salved, suffering the merchants to lade those again in other ships and without a second pay¬ ment to take them over to Flanders ; as on the merchants’ behalf it is shewn the king that for lack of good ruling and by negligence of the masters the first ships were lost on the voyage near Plymmouth, and great part of the merchandise was also lost. 5 RICHARD II. 73 1382 . June 13. W estminster June 20. Westminster. June 19. Westminster, May 12. Westminster. Membrane 1— cont. To the bailiffs of Dertemouth. Order to take of Adam Holywode, Peter Palmer, Richard Colyn and certain other merchants of Ireland security to answer to the owners or masters of the ships wherein they laded divers merchandise in the ports of Dublin and Droghda for freight of the same, if hereafter it shall be adjudged that they are bound to pay aught thereof, and to dearrest such as is salved, suffering them to lade it again in other ships and take it over to Flanders ; as the said ships were lost (as above), and the said bailiffs have arrested such as was salved at the suit of the said masters for freight. To the collectors of the great and petty custom in the port of Great Jernemuth. Order to view letters of cocket in the hands of William Ileworth and other merchants, native and alien, and if assured that they paid in the port of Lenne customs and subsidies upon wool, woolfells and other goods and merchandise there laded in a certain ship, Peter Craan master, to suffer them to lade the same again in other ships and without a second payment to take them to Calais ; as on their behalf it is shewn the king that on the voyage the said ship was so driven by the king’s enemies at sea that for fear of their lives the seamen touched at Crowemere co. Norffolk and put the goods ashore to save them, and that the collectors are unlawfully demanding of them other customs and subsidies for the same, although they were paid as aforesaid. To Richard Midclelton late alderman of Beverley, Henry Newerk and Thomas White late chamberlains, Richard Bostan, Richard Caldewelle, John Broune, Roger Spofford ‘ hosiare,’ Thomas Preston skinner, Geoffrey Bridoun ‘ cordewaner,’ John Lekyngfeld ‘ barker,’ Thomas Chaundeler, John Williamson ‘ bocher,’ William Bery ‘ skynner, Richard Langstra ‘ bocher,’ Richard de Wodemanse ‘ bocher ’ and John White ‘ tylere.’ Order to leave all else, and ceasing every excuse to be in person in chancery on Thursday after St. Peter’s Chains to answer touching the matters hereinafter mentioned and others then to be laid before them ; as the king is informed that John Rigton ‘bocher,’ Walter Walthef and great number of other lieges of the town were by duress compelled for fear of their lives to pay them great sums, which they yet withhold in contempt of the king. Et erat patens. To the receiver of the king’s castle of Walyngford and his honours of Walyngford and St. Wallery for the time being. Order to pay to Hugh de Segrave the king’s knight 40/. a year for life and 10C a year for his lieutenant so long as he shail hold the offices of constable of the said castle and steward of those honours, and the arrears since 12 April last, on which date the king appointed him constable and steward for life, taking 40/. a year for his fees and wages, and 10/. a year which he must pay his lieutenant ruling in his absence, both by the hands of the receiver. Et erat patens. To the sheriffs of London. Order to set free John Segyn of Hadestoke of Essex from Newegate prison ; as on 1 December 4 Richard II before William de Walleworth mayor of the staple of Westminster deputed to receive recognisances therein he made a 74 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . June 6. Westminster. 1381 . June 30. Havering atte Bower. July 1. Chelmsford. July 2. Chelmsford. Membrane 1— cont. recognisance for 48 1. payable on St. Philip and St. James day then following to John de Ragenhill citizen and fishmonger of London, and has not yet paid it ; and the king ordered the sheriffs to take and imprison him until he should pay it, causing his lands and chattels to be extended and appraised and seized into the king’s hand in order to be delivered to John de Ragenhill until thereof contented, and they returned that they took John Segvn and committed him to Newegate prison ; and John de Ragenhill appearing in person in chancery confessed that he is contented of the said sum, his damages and costs. To the chancellor of Ireland. Order, upon petition of Richard bishop of Cloyne ( Clunacensis) shewing that at his own great cost he came to England to inform the king concerning the peril of ruin to Ireland and the remedy to be applied, not to trouble him nor suffer him to be troubled this time for coming to England or for his absence from Ireland, granting and making him all such writs under the seal used in Ireland as may be needful. Membrane 42d. To William lord de Bardolf, Robert lord de Wylughby, John lord de la Warre, John lord de Welles, Philip de Darcy, Ralph de Crumb- welle, William de Wylughby, John de Toutheby, William Fraunk, William de Belesby, Anketil Malory, Walter Petwardyn, William Marmyon, Philip Spencer, Robert Roos, John Cressy, Robert de Leek knights, Simon Symeon, John Pouger, John Bussy, William Spayne, Thomas de la Launde and Richard de Welby of Kirketon. Order upon sight of these presents to cease every excuse and cause proclamation to be made in all parts of Lincolnshire that all tenants free and neif shall without gainsaying, murmuring or resistance perform the works, customs and services due to their lords, as they used to do before the disturbance now arisen in divers counties, on the king’s behalf forbidding them upon their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture to withdraw the same in these troublous times, to delay them on any pretence, or to claim other privileges or liberties than they formerly had ; and order to arrest and imprison any found rebellious after the proclamation until the king shall take order for their punish¬ ment. By K. [Feeder a.'] The like to the following, mutatis mutandis : The constables of Westhamme, Esthamme, Leyton, Bellerica and Illeford in favour of the abbot of Stratford. John Brewes knight, Robert Caly and the sheriff of Norffolk. Thomas Ajdmer, John Quynyld and the sheriff of Essex. Robert de Gedyngton, William Gunny Id and the sheriff of Suffolk. Edward Seint Johan, Edward Dalyngrugge and the sheriff of Sussex, in favour of the earl of Arundell. William Moigne, Robert de Stokes, John Hemyngford, John Wauton, John Herlyngton, Robert Waryn and the sheriff of Huntingdon, in favour of the abbot of Ramesey. \ In favour of Margaret countess of Norffolk. 5 RICHARD II. 1381 . July 4. Chelmsford. July 7. Havering atte Bower. July 9. London. July 15. St. Albans. Oct. 5. Westminster. Aug. 30. Leeds. Aug. 5. Reading. Aug. 20. Sheen. June 22. Westminster. P* »- / o Membrane 42 d—cont William de Thorp, William Moigne, Robert Stokes, Robert Louetoft, John Harwedon, John Harlyngton and the sheriff of Huntingdon, in favour of the abbot of Thorney. William la Zouche of Haryngworth, John la Warre, William de Thorp, John Tyndale, John Harwedon and the sheriff of Norhampton. Hugh la Zouche, William de Wyndesore, John de Burgh, William Cheyne, John Brunne and Roger de Harleston in Cambridge¬ shire, in favour of the prior of Bernewelle. By K. William de Barclolf of Wirmegeye, Walter atte Lee, John Straunge, John Holkham, Nicholas de Massyngham, Thomas de Welle, John Rokewode, John Quenyld and the sheriffs of Norffolk, Suffolk and Hertfordshire, in favour of the abbot of Rameseye. John Lodewyke, John Westwycombe, John Kentynge, Richard Perrers, Walter Craunford, Robert Giffard, Thomas Eydoun and William Eccleshale, in favour of the abbot of St. Albans. By K. Richard Otewy, John Cryspyng, John Selby, Roger Pogge, Thomas Parker, William Grout and the sheriff of Norffolk, in favour of the prior of Wymondham. By K. John de la Mare, Ralph de Norton knights, Nicholas Bonham, Nicholas Benyngton, John Lye, James Berner knight, Robert Loxlee, William Weston, John Bursebrigge, William Savance sheriff of Kent, John de Newenton and Thomas Shardelowe, in favour of the prioress and convent of Derteford, in Kent, Wiltesir and Surrey. Stephen Romylo the king's esquire is sent to the abbot and convent of Bardenay, to take for life such maintenance of that house as Robert Beverich deceased had at the late king’s request. By K. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Reynold Sheffeld, William Stynt of Bastelden, Henry Persones of Bastelden, John Percy of Purle and John Warde of Purle, all of Berkshire, in favour of Adam Whelere of Bastelden and Walter Croppethorne of Purle at suit of Roger Zepeswych and William Kendale, administrators of John Rothewell, deceased intestate, for render of m. To the mayor and bailiffs of Kyngeston upon Hull. Writ of supersedeas until the next parliament, notwithstanding any previous command to them addressed to proceed therein, in regard to a plea pending before them in the king's court of that town, according to the liberties granted them by former kings, between Gerard de Ousflete and Katherine who was wife of William de la Pole knight and Michael de la Pole concerning a messuage in the town, upon petition of the defendants, shewing that in the late insurrection their charters and muniments concerning the same were burnt by the insurgents, and that if they had those ready it would be to their advantage in that plea ; as it is the king’s will to make provision by advice of the lords and great men of the realm in the next parliament for a remedy in all such cases. By K. and C. To the sheriff of Kent. Order to seize all goods and chattels of Thomas de Wotton of Kent, and safe keep them until 30£. be thereof 76 CALENDAR OE CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Aug. 20. Sheen. Aug. 7. Reading. Membrane 42 d — cont. levied and delivered in the king’s name to Richard Grene, certifying in chancery his dealing in the matter ; as the said Thomas received of the said Richard, as he has witnessed by word of mouth, 30/. for wages to sail on the king’s service over sea, and may not nor ought so to sail by reason of certain offences against the king. To the chancellor and proctors of Oxford university. Inhibition against punishing Richard Ilonesworth monk of Glastonbury abbey, Henry Corbrygge and Thomas Barton scholars of the university by censure or otherwise upon pretence that they have attempted and prosecuted many things which may tend to breach of the peace and of the privileges and statutes of the university or upon any other, until the next parliament, when it is the king’s will that the chancellor and proctors be present in person to shew any complaint they have against the said monk and scholars, if they shall think fit, when the abbot of Glastonbury shall appear for that and other causes ; as the king has learned that because they sued process against brother Thomas Coffyn monk of the said abbey according to his deserts and published it in the university, although that action could not tend as aforesaid, on the said pretence unwillingly and unlawfully the chancellor and proctors are purposing to punish the said monk and scholars. By C. To William Walleworth mayor pf London. Order to set free Thomas Wombe of London ‘ taverner,’ if he shall find mainpernors to have him before the mayor and his fellows the justices of gaol delivery at the next day for delivery of Newgate gaol after Michaelmas or elsewhere to stand to right touching whatsoever shall be laid against him ; as it is shewn the king that at the procurement of certain his enemies he is indicted for certain evildoings lately committed by certain lieges of the commons of the realm in the city of London during the late disturbance, and is imprisoned in Newgate gaol although innocent ; and the king is informed that at the time he w r as dwelling with Dame Giffard (domina de Giffard). By K. Reynold de Cobeham late parson of Coulinge and William de Halden, feoffees in fee simple with Sir Thomas de Ludelowe knight and John de Idelegh deceased, by deed of Sir John de Cobeham lord of Cobeham dated Mondaj^ after St. Luke 40 Edward III, of the manor of Cobeham and lands, marshes, rents etc. in Cobeham, Schorne, Coklestane, Lodesdon, Mepham, Nutstede, Northflete, Clive, Hegham, Strode, Frendesbury, Bierlyng, Eastmallinge and Leybourne, Upcherche, Renhain and Iwade, Halghesto and St. Mary in Hoo, Clerhegge wood in Little Pekham by Tonebregge, and the reversions after the death of Agnes who was wife of Roger de Northwode knight of the manor of Stanpete in the Isle of Schepeye and 5 marks of yearly rent of the manor of Bengebery in Thornham, to the said Sir John. Quitclaim of the manor of Cobeham and the residue of the premises in his seisin being ; as by another deed of Monday after St. Luke 41 Edward III, reciting the deed of feoffment, both being enrolled upon the dorse of the Close Roll in December 4 Richard II, he confirmed the estate of the feoffees in all the premises, and accepted the same of them as tenant at will only, renouncing any other estate therein, and by divers deeds the feoffees have granted for ever to the master and chaplains of Cobham chantry and to their successors a messuage, 18 acres of land and 4 acres 5 RICHARD II. 77 1381 . May 26. Westminster. Juiy 3. Chelmsford. June 22. Waltham. Aug. 1. Easthamp- stead. Membrane 42 d — cont. of marsh called Potemannes, marshes called Bolehame and Swanpole in Schorne, 12 acres -of land late of Robert le Ram, 32 acres of marsh called ‘ Botelershope ’ and ‘ Morlakemede,’ 120 acres of marsh called Pykeworth in Clive, 10 acres 2\ deywercs of land in Coulinge, 301- acres 3 deywercs of land in Frendesbury, a third part of 200 acres of marsh called ‘ Chattemerssh ’ and the reversion of two thirds thereof in Upechirch, Renham and Iwade, 4 acres of meadow in Berlinges called ‘ Dykedemede,’ \ acre of land and 12 acres of wood called ‘ Readwode ’ in Ludesdon, 100 acres of wood called ‘ Clerhegge ’ in Little Pekham and certain other parcels of the premises, the said Sir John continuing his possession of the residue. Dated Cobeham, 8 February 4 Richard II. Witnesses : William de Septwaunz sheriff of Kent, Thomas Fog’, John Brokhalle, Thomas de Cobham knights, Ralph de Cobham, John de Frenyngham, James de Pekham, John Colpeper of Farlegh, Walter Colpepere. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William at Canterbury 13 August this year, before the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year. Membrane 4Id. To David Craclok justice of Suthwales. Order to stay until Michaelmas next any process against William Roger, Henry Cryppyn, William ap Henry ap Phelipp, Rees ap Jevan Vaghan, Richard Howell, John Laurence and John Thomas of Kermerdyn by reason of any indictments or accusations. The like in favour of Guy de Bryene and Lewelyn ap Rees. Vacated, because in the fourth year. To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant there. Order on sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made, forbidding any man of whatsoever estate or condition under pain of forfeiture, well known merchants, their attorneys and servants excepted, to pass to foreign parts in any of those ports save Dovorre only without special command of the king. By K. [Feedera.\ To the abbot and convent of Leycestre. Order and request to take and cancel their letters patent granting at the late king’s request to Robert Sadeler maintenance for life in that abbey, and to admit Henry Chandeler the king’s serjeant and Joan his sister to that house, granting them for life the same maintenance, making them letters patent thereof under the seal of the house, and writing again by the bearer what they will do ; as with the king’s assent the said Robert has granted them his estate therein. By p.s. [1835.] Lambert Fermer the king’s serjeant and Isabel his wife are sent to the abbot and convent of St. Augustine by Bristol, to have for life such maintenance thereof as Robert Barbour deceased had at the late king’s request. By p.s. [1861.] Edmund de Chymbeham and John de Preston to Robert de Beleknappe knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor 78 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . July 2. Chelmsford. July 5. Chelmsford. Membrane 41c?— cont. of Kyngessnode and all lands etc. in Kyngessnode, Asshettesforde, Rokynge, Bylsyngton, Newechurche, Seyvynton and Wyvelesberghe. Dated London, Thursday the octaves of Corpus Christi 4 Richard II. Edmund de Chymbeham and John de Preston to Robert de Beleknappe knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Holynton and all lands etc. in Holynton, Bixle and Wyltyng co. Sussex. Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings in the chancery at London, 22 June this year. John Belecher, son and heir of Thomas Belecher sometime burgess of Bristol, to John Bourne the younger, son of John Bourne ‘sadeler’ of Bristol, his heirs and assigns. Confirmation of a charter of feoffment, dated Bristol 23 February 50 Edward III, by virtue whereof John Bourne the younger has since possessed all the lands, rents etc. of John Belecher in the county of the town of Bristol, and the reversion of a shop on Bristol quay, held for life by John Lye tailor by demise of the said Thomas, at the north corner of a tenement held for a term of years by John Bourde, and quitclaim of the premises. Dated 21 September 1 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment (as the last). Declaration of Sir Ralph Carminow in regard to a gift of the manor of Rathwelle co. Cornwall, which Sir Thomas Fichet and Richaude his wife made to the duke of Lancastre, averring that the same was given to Richaude by William Hewyssh her former husband, and Robert Tresilian and Emma his wife said that she had no livery of seisin thereof nor of any parcel thereof and no attornment of any tenant thereof, wherefore by command of the duke of Lancastre Sir Robert agreed to stand the duke’s award, to wit that if by testimony of Sir Ralph and John Seke, whom Sir Thomas named as witnesses of such livery, Sir Thomas should lose his right, to wit if Sir Robert and his wife would testify that Richaude had no such livery, Sir Thomas should make no claim to the said manor, and if such witness should be given against him Sir Robert should make no claim ; and Sir Ralph being examined before the duke said that Richaude had no such livery nor any other in her name, and no tenant attorned to her. Dated London, the octaves of St. George 4 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Chelmersford 3 July this year, before Hugh de Segrave steward of the king's household and keeper of his great seal. Robert Colham of London ‘ armurer ’ to Thomas de Newenham clerk. Recognisance for 40?., to be levied, in default of payment, of his lands and chattels in the city of London. To the keepers of the passage in the port of Dovorre. Order under pain of forfeiture to suffer no man of whatsoever estate or condition for any cause or upon any pretence to pass to foreign parts until further order without the king’s special command under the great or the privy seal, and to make proclamation of the premises ; as the king has learned that great number of his rebellious lieges, having committed many crimes in this insurrection, are purposing not to be 5 RICHARD II. 79 1381 . Aug. 22. Eltham. July 16. St. Albans. Membrane 41 d — cont. justified by the law, but to pass over sea, in order to dc the king and realm what hurt they may. By K. The like to the keepers of the passage in the port of Sandewich and in nineteen other ports. [Foedera. Rolls of Parliament, iii. p. 394.] To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John de Stratton lord of Landras of Bedfordshire and Richard Craddok of Cheshire, in favour of Philip Pykworth, knight, at suit of Geoffrey Kedwelly averring threats. Membrane 40 d. To the guardian of the spirituality of the archbishopric of Canterbury during the vacancy of the see. Summons to a parliament at Westminster on Monday after the Exaltation of Holy Cross next, with the clause premunientes. By K. The like to A. archbishop of York, W. bishop of London, seventeen other bishops, and the guardian of the spirituality of the bishopric of Durham. [Rep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 688.] To the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury. Summons to the said parliament. The like to the abbot of St. Albans, 22 other abbots and the prior of Co vent re. [Ibid.] To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre. Summons to the said parliament. The like to Thomas de Holand earl of Kent and nine other earls, James de Audeley of Helegh and 46 others, of whom Henry Lescrope only is styled chivaler. [Ibid. p. 689.] To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to cause two knights of the shire girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two burgesses of every borough to be elected and come to the said parliament. It is the king’s will that the sheriff be not elected, nor any other sheriff nor any man but of the condition specified. The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre for the duchy of Lancastre. [Ibid. p. 690.] To the sheriff of Bristol. Like writ for election of two burgesses of the county. The like to the sheriffs of London for election of four citizens. [Ibid.] To Robert Tresilian chief justice. Summons to the said parliament The like to Henry Asty and six others, Robert de Blesyngton chief baron of the exchequer being one, and another styled clerk. [Ibid. p. 691.] 80 CALENDAR OE CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Membrane 40 d — cont. To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports. Writ for election of two barons of every port. [Ibid.] To David Haunemere the king’s serjeant. Order to be present at the said parliament. The like to John Holt and two others. [Ibid.] Aug. 24. To the sheriff of Surrey. Order on sight etc. to cause John Hermere Eltham. of Havering atte Boure and Nicholas Gromond, imprisoned in Guldeford gaol in his custody, to come to the Tower of London, and to deliver them until further order to the custody of the constable or his lieuten¬ ant, with the cause of taking them. The king has commanded the constable to receive them etc. By K. and C. Membrane 39 d. Aug. 17. To John de Rente wode the king’s steward of Cornwall. Order to Sheen. take Roger Juyl receiver of the issues and profits of the king’s lordship of Cornwall, so as to have him before the council in chancery on Monday after the Beheading of St. John Baptist next to content the king according to an order of the council for divers sums received in that office for which he has not yet made answer ; and order to arrest all his goods and chattels within the lordship and safe keep them until further order. By K. and C. Aug. 17. To the sheriff of Hertford. Order, upon petition of the abbot of Sheen. St. Albans, to take of his tenants of Watford and Rykmersworth what¬ soever, who withdrew themselves for fear of being imprisoned at the procurement and untrue averment of certain their enemies that they were guilty of the late insurrection in divers counties, and were not indicted for the same, security or a mainprise for which he will answer at his peril that they shall stand to right in the king’s court touching matters that shall be laid against them when and wheresoever the king will, and to answer to the king for their goods and chattels if they shall be convicted, and then to suffer those not indicted to return to their own and there dwell and make their advantage until the king or others will bring a cause against them, making inquisition meanwhile concerning the said goods and chattels, their description and ownership, causing them to be appraised, and certifying in chancery all his action in the matter ; as the said petition shews that great number of the said tenants have withdrawn themselves from their houses and holdings, not daring to dwell there, although not guilty. By K. and C. July 3. To the sheriff of Kent. Order without delay or excuse to cause Chelmsford, proclamation to be made, forbidding any man under pain of forfeiture to make or procure unlawful assemblies or levies contrary to the peace to the disturbance of the people, and that any who peradventure move the king’s lieges secretly or openly to make or support the same shall be taken and dealt with as rebels and traitors ; as certain lieges of Essex and Kent, who lately rose in rebellion, willing craftily to 5 RICHARD II. 81 1381 . July 18. St. Albans. Aug. 22. Eltham. Membrane 39 d — cont. draw other lieges to them, are resorting to divers counties to stir up the lieges to make like assemblies etc. By K. The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England. [Foedera. Rolls of Parliament, iii. p. 394, with erroneous reference to m. 36.] To William de Ufford earl of Suffolk and his fellows, appointed to chastise and punish certain rebels in Norffolk and Suffolk who lately rose in insurrection. Order not to proceed to the delivery of any indicted before them for the insurrection, unless assured that they may be convicted and punished according to their deserts, but to take order for their safe custody in prison until further order. By K. [Foedera.] To the guardian of the spirituality of the archbishopric of Canterbury during the vacancy of the see. Writ proroguing the parliament summoned at Westminster on Monday after the Exaltation of Holy Cross ; and summons to a parliament there on the morrow of All Souls next, with the clause premunientes. By K. and C. The like to A. archbishop of York, W. bishop of London, seventeen other bishops and the guardian of the spirituality of the bishopric of Durham. [Rep. on Dignity of a Peer iv. p. 691.] To the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury. Like prorogation and summons. The like to the abbot of St. Albans, 23 other abbots and the prior of Co ventre. [Ibid. p. 692.] To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre. Like prorogation and summons. The like to Thomas de Holand earl of Kent, nine other earls, James de Audeley of Helegh and 46 others, of whom Henry Lescrope only is styled chivaler. [Ibid.] To the sheriff of Kent. Notice of prorogation, and order for election of knights of the shire, citizens and burgesses to come to the parliament so prorogued. The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancaster or to his chancellor in that duchy. The like to the sheriff of Bristol for election of two burgesses, and to the sheriffs of London for election of four citizens. [Ibid. p. 693.] To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports or to his lieutenant. Like notice, and order for election of two barons of every port. [Ibid.] Wt. 32813, CB 6 82 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . July 29. Henley. July 18. St. Albans. Aug. 18. Sheen. Aug. 18. Sheen. July 16. St. Albans. July 28. Henley. Aug. 19. Sheen. Membrane 38 d. To the prior and convent of St. Peter Gippewich.* Nomination of William de Slirouesbury to receive the pension wherein by reason of the prior’s new creation they are bound to one of the king’s clerks until they shall make him provision of a benefice. By p.s. [1846.] To the abbot and convent of Pershore. Request to admit to their house brother John de Burghull of the order of friars preachers, whom the king is sending, and to administer to him such maintenance as Walter Heyne deceased had at the late king’s command. By p.s. [1851.] To the sheriff of York. Order to cause a regard of the forest of Galtres to be made before Midsummer next, so that the same be made according to the capitula following. Capitula. To Alan de Buxhull constable of the Tower of London and to his lieutenant. Order to receive Thomas son of Thomas Gyssyng, whom the king is sending, and to keep him in safe custody in the Tower prison until further order. By K. To William Waleworth mayor of the city of London. Order not to proceed to the delivery of any of the king’s tenants of Kenyngton co. Surrey and the neighbouring parts who are indicted for the recent insurrection, but to keep them in prison until further order without mainprise or other deliverance. By K. To the sheriff of Surrey. Order to cease every excuse, and not to set free the king’s tenants ( above mentioned) by mainprise or otherwise, taking again and imprisoning until further order any who have been set free. By K. To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire. Order at his peril to take again all those who were indicted for the recent insurrection and have been set free by mainprise, and to keep them in prison, and others whatsoever so indicted who shall be by him taken or to him delivered, without mainprise or other deliverance until delivered according to the king’s commission for chastisement of such rebels. By K. The like to the sheriff of Surrey and Sussex. To William Walleworth mayor of the city of London. Writ of supersedeas at request of Richard Abberbury, and order to take of John Hardy and Richard Kemmes, appealed for felonies by a prover in Neugate gaol it is said, a mainprise that they shall be before the justices for gaol delivery at the next day for delivery of the said gaol after Michaelmas next, to stand to right touching that appeal. By K. To William de Ufford earl of Suffolk and his fellows, appointed to chastise certain rebels in the late insurrection in Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas in favour of William Pirt, indicted for treasons and felonies, and order to send into chancery the tenor of that indictment ; as the king would be certified thereof. * In the warrant Yepeswiz, 5 RICHARD II. 83 1381 . Aug. 23. Eltham. Aug. 30. Leeds. Membrane 38 d — cont. To the bailiffs of the town of Canterbury. Writ of supersedeas until the next parliament, upon petition of John Spicer citizen of Canterbury, in respect of a plea pending before them in the king’s court of the town between the said John and Robert Gygour of Canter¬ bury upon an assize of fresh force, or the further execution of judgment thereupon, if assured by inquisition or otherwise that the petitioner’s charters and muniments concerning tenements there, Avhereby if he had them ready he should reap advantage and aid in that plea, are by the late insurgents burnt, eloigned and destroyed, any command to proceed to them formerly or hereafter addressed notwithstanding ; as he has prayed the king’s aid lest for lack of charters etc. he should sustain prejudice, and it is the king’s will by advice of the lords and great men in the next parliament to provide a remedy in all such cases. By K. and C. To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Alexander Goldyngham knight, William Gildrich, John Stistede, John Brelegh and William Giles of Essex, in favour of Thomas Hardyng of Manytre indicted for felonies committed in Essex. By K. Membrane 37 d. Sir John de Neville, lieutenant of Aquitaine, and John de Mitfford lieutenant of Richard Routier constable of Bourdeaux. Indenture of payments made to men at arms, archers, crossbowmien and seamen appointed to go to the rescue of Mouretaigne (Mortaigne, Moretaigne) upon Gironde. 19 September [13J78 to M. Archembaut de Greily captal de Buch for sixty men at arms for one month at 15 francs a month each, 900 francs. French. (A list follows of payments made on that date to Monsieur de Duras and many more for contingents varying in number from forty to three, including Monot de Plassan, Johan de Balfade, Andrew Handay (elsewhere Handax) for forty men, and Gaston maistre de la balynger de Bourdeaux ; also of payments made at other dates in September and October for transport and other services in connection with the above, the siege of the tow r er of Seint Mambert in Meudouc, a mission to Fronsac to treat for surrender, and the garrison of Aquitaine ; master gunners receiving 12 francs a month, crossbowmen 8 francs and 6 francs, seamen 6 francs a month and 3d. a day. (A further list of payments made in September, October and November, some to single men attended by an archer or a pillard mounted, some to companies, including Clynton and the sire de la Barde, for service with the lieutenant, and in the garrisons of Aquitaigne, Broioun, Landes, Pyuguillaume, Liborne, Moretaigne, Entre deux Mers, Curton &c. ; the archer or pillard receiving 5 francs a month, but in one instance archers are paid 7-£ francs a month. [In several cases ‘ un mois ’ is printed in Foedera ‘ vij mois.’] (A further list of rewards paid to certain gentlemen and captains, including the sire de Mont Ferant in Pereguorc. (A further list of payments made in September and December for miners at the seige of St. Mambert, gunpowder, engines 84 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Membrane 37 d — cont. and carpenters, stores and victuals for that place and Moritaigne, and seamen conveying them. [For a doubler read adouber .] (A further list of payments made in November and December for a mission to the king of Aragon and the count of Foux, and to other messengers. Membrane 36 d (A further list for the garrisons of Burgh and Libourne. (A further list of payments for contingents serving with the king of Navaire, payment of one party commencing on their arrival at ‘ Seint Johan de P. des poris.’ (A further list of payments for the garrison of the Landes, and to John de Wodhalle and John de Norberi of a sum to be paid at the gate of Fronssac castle before the lieutenant could have livery thereof.) French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John de Nevile and John de Mittford in chancery, 18 August this year, in the church of the Carmelites in the suburb of London. [ Fcedera .] John Waryn of Badewe to Ralph Straule clerk and John Wyot, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands etc. in Reyleye, Hokkele and Wikford sometime held by Peter Burre of Reyleye and Joan his wife or by Christina their daughter, which John Waryn claims as his heritage after Christina’s death. Witnesses : William Berlond, John fitz Symond, John Chaunseux knights, John Pritelewelle, John Pritelewelle the younger. Dated Reyleye, Michaelmas day 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 17 October. Membrane 35 d. Memorandum that on Wednesday the eve of Corpus Christi 4 Richard II in a chamber in the Tower of London in presence of certain lords, knights and others of the king’s household Simon late archbishop of Canterbury surrendered to the king his great seal, and on the Friday following at his wardrobe in the city of London the king delivered it to Richard earl of Arundel to keep for a set time, who caused the purse containing it to be opened and letters patent, charters and writs to be sealed, and the seal remained in the earl’s keeping until the Sunday following, on which day at the said wardrobe he delivered the seal again to the king in the purse sealed with his seal ; and on that day the king appointed Hugh Segrave, then steward of his household, keeper of the said seal, delivering it to him until the king might more conveniently provide a chancellor, and he kept it, causing charters etc. to be sealed, until Saturday the feast of St. Lawrence following, when in a chamber in Redyng abbey in presence of certain prelates, lords and others, he surrendered it to the king in the purse sealed up with his signet. Memorandum that on the said Saturday after noon in the council chamber within the abbey, in presence of John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre and of certain bishops, earls, barons and others, the king appointed William bishop of London chancellor, taking of him there in their presence an oath for faithful performance 5 RICHARD II. 85 1381 . Membrane 35 d — cont. of the office, and delivered to him the seal said, sealed up as aforesaid ; and on the Sunday following in the chapter house of the abbey about the first hour the bishop caused the purse to be opened, and charters etc. sealed as the manner is. [Feedera ; printed twice over, each time with erroneous reference to the roll of 4 Richard II.] Sept. 12. To the sheriff of Kent. Order on sight etc. to cause proclamation Westminster, to be made that all commissioners lately appointed at complaint of divers lieges concerning trespasses and grievances brought upon them by divers evildoers in the late insurrection, as by carrying off their goods and chattels and cattle and otherwise, to take information and make inquisition of the names of those who did so, and those to whose hands such cattle and goods came and in whose hands they were, and by distress, imprisonment and otherwise to compel all occupying or withholding the same to make restitution thereof if they exist, or of the price or true value, and those who pulled down manors, houses etc. of the complainants to make amends, shall under pain of forfeiture stay every process made by virtue of that commission against any of the people and the execution thereof, setting free all imprisoned for that cause, otherwise the sheriff shall set them free, and that all who will complain of such trespasses and grievances repair to the king’s court, and the king shall provide a new and fitting remedy ; as he is informed of a surety that by colour of that commission the commissioners are unlawfully oppressing the people beyond measure by extortions and other intolerable grievances. By C. The like to six other sheriffs of eleven counties. [Ibid.] Sept. 20. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Thomas Westminster, de Morlee knight, William de Swathynge and Oliver de Mendham, and order to set them free if imprisoned, bringing this and a former writ before the justices at Westminster at the octaves of Michaelmas next ; as the king many times ordered the sheriff to replevy Thomas son of Philip Gerveys, whom the said Thomas, William and Oliver took and held captive, unless taken by special order of the king or the chief justice, or for manslaughter, the forest or other charge for which according to the custom of England he was not replevisable, or else to signify the cause wherefore he would not or might not execute that command ; and the sheriff signified that the said prisoner was by them taken out of the county to places unknown, so that the sheriff might not have view of his body nor execute that writ, and by virtue of that return the king ordered him to take the said Thomas de Morlee, William and Oliver and imprison them until he might replevy the said prisoner as aforesaid, giving notice to the justices in the said octaves how he executed that writ ; but Thomas de Morlee, appearing in person in chancery, has claimed the said prisoner as his neif, avowing his imprisonment as lawful because of his rebellion and has nevertheless promised and mainperned under a pain of 400/. to set him free, suffering him to be at large until it shall be adjudged according to law whether the prisoner is of free condition or his neif, if sufficient persons will mainpem that the prisoner shall stand to right thereupon in the king’s court, not eloigning himself, and if adjudged his neif, or if he shall 86 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Membrane 3 5d — cont. not prosecute a process for replevin, shall render himself to be justiced by the claimant. Note that this writ was granted by advice of Robert Bealknap the king’s justice. John Wecche to John Leycestre citizen of London and John Pyrewelle. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm, moveable and immovable, quick and dead. Witnesses : Adam de Bury citizen of London, John Walcote, Geoffrey Walderne, Blase de Bur} r , John Tyttesbury likewise citizens. Dated Thursday the feast of Corpus Christi at the end of 4 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment at London, 28 July this year, before John de Waltham clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for the year. William Daundelyn to Sir Robert de Swyltyngton, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a third part of the manor and advowson of Thurleston co. Leycestre heretofore assigned in dower to Dame Alice sometime the wife of Sir William Chaumpayngne, and of the lands, rents etc. in Thurleston, Wyggeston, Normanton, Stoke and Craft co. Leycestre, likewise her dower, which Sir Robert has by lease of Robert de Lyngey. Dated Berkhamstede castle, 8 October 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Berkhamstede, 8 October. Membrane 34 d. Sept. 6. To Robert Tresilian and his fellow's, justices appointed to hold Sheen. pleas before the king. Writ of supersedeas, in favour of Richard Tisho parson of Napton at suit of the king and of William Southam and others of Warwickshire, for impleading them in the court Christian for breaking doors, gates, wickets and glass window’s of his church, laying violent hands upon him, and exhuming and carrying aw’ay the body of Joan de Radele there buried ; as they scheming to interrupt his suit, averring in chancery that he haled them to a plea without the realm in a matter pertaining to the king’s jurisdiction, procured a writ of premunire ; and in the parliament last holden at Norhampton it was declared by the justices and others of the council learned in the law that the cause was purely spiritual pertaining to the ecclesiastical jurisdiction. Sept. 14. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order by mainprise of Robert Westminster. Busshey of London, Peter atte Hetthe of London, William Glasier of Norhampton and Nicholas Doune of Hertfordshire to set free Nicholas Englissh, imprisoned in Norhampton prison at suit of the king and John Hoxhen’ of Norhampton ‘ glasiere ’ for leaving the said John’s service before the term agreed. Sept. 18. To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. William Leyghton, John Halstede and John Kedyngton chaplains of Essex and Robert Wyseman ‘ skynner ’ of the city of London, in favour of John Parissheprist of Langedoun at suit of William Gobyoun of Leyndon averring threats. 5 RICHARD II. 87 1381 . Membrane 34 d — cont. Sept. 16. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. William Snetesham of Norffolk, William de Cleye ‘ sherman,’ John Hore ‘ horner ’ and John Aleyn ‘ sherman ’ of the city of London, in favour of William Peresson, John Tarselle and Edmund Glovere of Cleye at suit of Richard Holdich for trespass. The like to the same sheriff in favour of John Tarselle of Cleye by the same mainprise. Sept. 20. To the sheriff of Somerset. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. William Thornton, William Siresham, Richard Pount, Robert Warnar, John de Clopton and Alan Poole of Middlesex, in favour of Walter Umfrey clerk put in exigents for rape of Edith wife of David Pal at Cheu, and for taking his goods and chattels. Sept. 26. Brother John Burghull is sent to the abbot and convent of Bewley, Westminster, to have for life such maintenance in that house as John Doly* deceased had at the late king’s command. By p.s. [1916.] Sept. 26. To all bailiffs of Beverley of the archbishop of York and of others, Westminster, and to other officers and ministers there. Writ of supersedeas, under pain of forfeiture, in respect of any process against burgesses of the town by colour of the bonds hereinafter mentioned or of other contracts made since Whitsuntide last, until by assent and advice of the parlia¬ ment next to be holden it shall be adjudged what shall be done in the matter, and order to release any distress made upon their persons or property ; as it is newly come to the king’s ears that certain evildoers of the town, conspiring to oppress the most sufficient burgesses, made insurrection contrary to the peace and, that others might be partakers in their crimes, stirred up the middling and less sufficient men of the commonalty against the better sort, and taking upon them the king’s power compelled the most sufficient burgesses, some by harsh threats, others by imprisonment and other unheard of means, to give bonds in great sums to particular persons that they should abide the award or judgment of those persons, wherefore humble petition is made on their behalf, and especially on behalf of Adam Coppandale, Thomas de Beverle, Thomas Gervas, Stephen Cappandale, William Dodehille, John Gervas ‘ merchand,’ Paul de Butteby, John Ake ‘ merchand,’ Thomas Manby, Walter Walthewe, John Gervas ‘ goldsmyth,’ John de Carleton the younger, William Tiler, William Holym, Peter Catte- wyke, John Swan, Adam Tondu, Seman Carte wryght, Thomas Catour, John de Pykeryng ‘ flesshew r er,’ John Rygton, John de Herwome, Richard Tirwhyt, William Lesset and William Cooke burgesses, that the king will save them harmless, shewing that they fear those sums are like to be demanded of them by process of mercantile law and upon other pretences while the malice of the said evildoers and of the middling men their adherents endures, and they are like to incur unbearable loss, to their ruin. By pet of C. Et erat patens. Oct. 12. Walter Fitz Wauter of Wodeham knight to Aubrey de Veer knight. Westminster. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex. * In the warrant Doulyng. 88 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Sept. 6. Sheen. Sept. 7. Sheen. Sept. 12. Westminster. 1382 . Jan. 14. Westminster. 1381 . Oct. 4. Westminster. Membrane 34 d — cont. The said Walter to the said Aubrey. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex. Aubrey de Veer knight to Walter Fitz Wauter of Wodeham knight. Recognisance for* 300 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex. Membrane 33 d. John Philipot knight to Robert Knolles knight. Recognisance for 2,000£., to be levied etc. in the city of London. Cancelled on 'payment. Richard de Sutton master of the hospital of St. Bartholomew Westsmythfeld to John de Scarle and Robert de Faryngton clerks. Recognisance for 110/., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Essex. Cancelled on payment. To the sheriff of Leycester. Writ of supersedeas , by mainprise of Simon de Leycestre, Hugh le Spuriour, Thomas Poonde and William Barbour of London, in favour of Thomas de Bulkyngton chaplain at suit of William Danet of Leycestre and Juliana his wife for trespass. To W. [archbishop] of Canterbury elect and confirmed. Request and order to summon a convocation at the earliest possible date in the church of St. Paul London or elsewhere, and to move them to grant the king a subsidy for defence of the realm against the king’s enemies of France and their adherents. By K. and C. The like to A. archbishop of York, to summon a convocation in the church of St. Peter York. [Fcedera. Rep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 694.] William Daundelyn to Sir Robert Grethed parson of Ekynton and Sir John Dyn parson of Wydmerpole, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Thurleston co. Leycester called the Newhalle with the advowson of Thurleston church, and all lands, rents etc. in Thurleston, Wygueston, Normanton, Stoke and Crafte sometime of Sir William Chaumpayn, or of Sir John Sidney in right of Dame Margaret his wife. Witnesses : Robert de Langham, Simon de Scherford, Adam Turville of Thurleston, William Cooke of Yoelle, John Muriel of Normanton. Dated Wygueston, 4 October 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Berkhampstede, 8 October. Ralph Lovell knight, William Plumstede, Thomas Alman of Eston clerk and W T illiam Robyns of Swafham of Norffolk to Thomas de Morle knight. Recognisance for 400Z., to be levied etc. of their lands and chattels in Norffolk. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that Thomas son of Philip Gerveys, whom Thomas de Morle knight claims as his neif and is holding imprisoned, after being set free shall stand to right and shall sue with what speed he lawfully may in the king’s court until it be debated and determined whether he be the neif of Thomas de 5 RICHARD II. 89 1381 . Membrane 33 d — cont. Morley or no, and if adjudged his neif shall render himself to the justice of Thomas de Morley according to law without eloignment or feigned delay. John de Halle sometime burgess of Great Jernemuth now dwelling in London to Peter Benet, Bartholomew Sprotholf and John de Framyng- ham the elder burgesses of the said town and executors of John de Ocle sometime burgess thereof. General release of all actions for account, debt, trespass or contract against the testator, and of all personal actions against the said executors in regard to the administration of his goods. Dated Wednesday after Michaelmas 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 17 October. Oct. 18. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas until Westminster, the next parliament in respect of a plea pending before them in the king’s court of the city between Simon Levelyf plaintiff and Robert Crulle clerk, John atte Harpe and John Hunte clerk tenants concerning a tenement in ‘ Lymestrete ’ London, any command to them previously addressed to proceed therein notwithstanding ; as the said tenants have shewn the king that their charters and muniments concerning the premises were burned by the insurgents in the late disturbance, and it is the king’s will by advice of the lords and great men in the said parliament to provide a remedy in all such cases. By C. Memorandum that on 24 October this year the king’s writ to him addressed was publicly delivered in chancery to Walter Levenaunt clerk, forbidding him under pain of forfeiture to depart to any foreign parts without special licence, to sue aught there by himself or others which may tend to contempt of the king or to the prejudice of the people and realm or of the laws, or to send any thither for the purpose. John Wake, son and heir of Hugh Wake knight ( militis ), to Dame Margery de Wolverton. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Wolverton co. Bukingham. Dated Wednesday after the Translation of St. Dunstan 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October. Membrane 32 d. Oct. 20. Thomas Pope of Seinthede to Simon de Burgh of Cambridgeshire. Westminster. Recognisance for 1001., to be levied etc. in Huntingdonshire. Oct. 15. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas Westminster, until the quinzaine of Easter next in respect of their demand upon Elizabeth who was wife of John Morteyn knight to answer or account for the issues of the manors of Merston and Tyllesworth co. Bedford, and order to discharge her and the sheriff and escheator so long as a plea between the king and her concerning the said manors is pending without debate. By C. Henry Gerard, cousin and heir of John Uphays of Huntyngdon, to Fulk de Horwode citizen of London, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands in Whethampstede co. Hertford which the said John had by feoffment of the said Fulk. Dated Whethampstede, 20 October 5 Richard II. 90 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Membrane 32 d — cont. Henry Gerard (as above ) and executor of John Uphays to Fulk de Horewode citizen of London. Receipt and acquittance for 4001, for which the said Fulk mortgaged to the said Jolm all his lands etc. in Whethampstede except two crofts called ‘ Chilettes croftes.’ Dated London, 24 September 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings. 24 October. Oct. 14. To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, or to his Westminster, representative in the duchy. Order upon sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made forbidding any man under pain of forfeiture thereof or of the value thereof to take or cause an} T kind of corn to be taken out of the realm without the king’s special licence. By C. Oct. 30. Gerard Martvn yeoman of the king’s chapel is sent to the abbess Westminster, and convent of Lacok, to take for life such maintenance of that house as Margery atte Milne in her life time had at the late king's command. By p.s. [1939.] Oct. 31. To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise Westminster, of John Carbonell £ goldesmyth,’ Henry Markeby, William Stukele and John Halle of London, in favour of Master John Evote clerk, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many tilings to the prejudice and hurt of the king and many of the people and of the laws. William March of Soterlee to Robert de Ufford, Jolm de Burgh, William de Wvngefeld knights, William Phelip and William Wynter, their heirs and assigns. Charter of feoffment of the manors of South Cove, Thoriton, Glemham, Chebenhale and Burgh by Grundesburgk, and of other lands in Suffolk which he had jointly with others by feoffment of Edmund de Ufford ‘ le Cosyn ’ knight father of the said Robert. Witnesses : Sir John de Argentem, Sir John de Ulveston, Sir Jolm de Wyngefeld, Sir Richard Cosyn knight, Richard Dautres, Walter Douke, Augustine dil Clif, Robert son of Gilbert, John Mukleboy. Dated South Cove, Monday after St. Peter’s Chains 5 Richard II. William March of Sotherlee to Robert de Ufford etc. (as above). Charter of feoffment of the manors of Horsford, Great Hauboys, Crowemere and Burgh St. Margaret in Flegge with the advowsons of abbeys, priories and churches thereto belonging and all lands in Norffolk which he had (as in the last) ; also of the tenement in Hauboys called Meyys which he lately purchased of John Mey. Witnesses : Stephen de Halys, Thomas Gyssyngge, Jolm Mauteby, Oliver de Calthorp knights, Robert Wayte, John White, James Wylkenissone, John Berkyngge, Thomas de Pykeryngge. Dated Horsford, Wednesday the eve of St. Peter’s Chains 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 15 November. Richard Newsom chaplain and John Auncell of Poynton to John de Helwelle knight, Robert de Haldenby and Jolm de Wempton, their heirs and executors. Gift of a yearly rent of 4(P. to be taken 5 RICHARD II. 91 1381 . Membrane 32 d — cont. of all the lands in Norhamptonshire which the grantors have by feoffment of Nicholas Grene ; and they have given 12 d. in lieu of an attornment. Witnesses : Thomas Edeshale, John Parmouter, John de Monte Acuto of Norhamptonshire, Walter Hotoft and Thomas de Overton of Roteland. Dated Exton, Thursday after St. Bartholomew 1 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Auncell, 16 November this year. Roger Ryot citizen and goldsmith of London, heir of Joan Ryot daughter and heir of John Ryot of Neubury, to William atte Wode of Neubury and Joan his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said William. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents, reversions etc. in Neubury, Spenamlond, Wodespene and Spene, Shawe, Thacham and Grenham by them held for the said Joan’s life with reversion to the grantor after her death and the death of Edith who was wife of John Ryot. Witnesses : Sir Richard Abburbury, Sir Nicholas Twyford, Sir Thomas de la Mare knights, William Venour, Thomas Chelrey, Richard Bruns, William Bruns, John Barre, Richard Fode, Reynold Shefeld, John Estbury, Reynold Chaump, John Baiilif, Adam Taverner, Stephen Boteler, William Ladle. Dated Neubury, 4 November 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 November. Richard Scoteneye to Richard de Ponynges knight. Defeasance of a recognisance in chancery in 200/., upon condition that the said knight shall pay 100/. at Easter, Midsummer and Michaelmas next and at Christmas following by even portions. Dated London, the feast of St. Andrew 5 Richard II. Richard Scoteneye to Richard de Ponynges knight. Receipt and acquittance, in his own name and in name of Isabel his wife, for 40 marks for Easter and Michaelmas terms last in respect of a yearly rent of 40 marks due to Richard Scoteneye and Isabel for their lives by grant of the said knight. Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 31 November (sic). MEMBRANE 31 d. Oct. 21. John Dome chaplain and Thomas Dome to John Eburton of Westminster. Caumpeden. Recognisance for 40/., to be levied etc. in Gloucestershire. John Hamely knight to John Hadlee citizen of London and Margery his wife, Robert Ellerker and John Romesey clerk. Quitclaim of a moiety of the manor and advowson of Hyntelesham co. Suffolk. Dated Cranebourne, Tuesday before St. Peter’s Chains 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment at Cranebourne the same day before the prior of Cranebourne, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year. Thomas parson of Seint Ewa to John Hadlee citizen of London and Margery his wife, Robert Ellerker and John Romesey clerk. (Like) quitclaim. Dated Welles, Monday after St. Peter’s Chains 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment at Welles on Monday after St. Lawrence before the mayor of Welles and Robert Sambourne clerk, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year. 92 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Membrane 31 d — cont. Oct. 26. Geoffrey Cobbe of Wympole and Walter son of Hugh de Orewelle Westminster, to John de Ravenser clerk of the hanaper of chancery. Recognisance for 40/., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire. Oct. 29. William Tyler esquire to John Mangle citizen and mercer of London. Westminster. Recognisance for 20/., to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire. Nov. 3. William de Burstall canon of Lincoln, John de Middelton clerk and Westminster. John de Chertesey to John dean of St. Pauls London and the chapter. Recognisance for 1,000/., to be levied etc. in Bedfordshire. Cancelled on payment , acknowledged by the dean and Richard de Fury ton canon. Stephen de Hoghton of Chesterton to Peter Tebaud and the heirs of his body by Alice daughter of the grantor and Florence his wife, with remainder to the right heirs of the said Peter. Grant with warranty of the reversion of a messuage, 60 acres of land, 10 acres of meadow and 3s. 4tf. of rent in Chesterton co. Cantebrigge, now held for life by the said Alice with reversion to the grantor and his heirs. Witnesses : John Philipot, William Walworth, Nicholas Brembre knights, Hugh la Souche knight, Roger Harleston, William Bateman, John Sibile. Dated London, 23 October 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 4 November. Nov. 2. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order by advice of the council, Westminster, willing to make provision for the peace in the city especially during this parliament, as they love the king and his honour and desire the safety of the realm and city, to take order for keeping the peace in the city and suburbs, and to cause proclamation to be made that no stranger or privy person, save those deputed to keep the peace, shall go armed therein after they shall come to their lodgings, and none but a knight shall wear his sword under pain of forfeiting his armour and of imprisonment at the king’s will, except peers of the realm for their persons and the knights and esquires of their household and retinue, who shall wear arms and armour as they will; and order friendly and honourably to entreat all strangers resorting to the city, so that no cause of disturbance shall arise. By K. and C. [Foedera.] Margery who was wife of Sir John de Verdoun of Draycote to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a moiety of the manor of Ibstoke co. Leycestre formerly of the said John, and all his lands there. Dated 20 November 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 November. John Wakyrley, son and heir of Roger Wakyrley, to Richard Waldegrave knight, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all lands, rents etc. of his said father in Hanyngton co. Norhampton which came to the said John by inheritance. Witnesses : William lord le Suche, William Suche the younger, Henry Grene, Thomas 5 RICHARD II. 93 1381 . Nov. 26. Westminster. Membrane 31 d — cont. Grene knights, John Wydevile, Ralph Parlys. Dated Hanynton, Saturday the feast of St. Edmund the Archbishop 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 November. Thomas Myners of Staffordshire to Thomas de Marchynton knight and John Hynkele. Recognisance for 2001, to be levied etc. in Staffordshire. Thomas de Redenesse knight to Henry Lescrope knight. Recognis¬ ance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. Elizabeth relict of William Gramery knight to Edmund Gramery and his servants. Release of her suit for manslaughter of her husband. Witnesses : John de Burgh knight, Nicholas Carwe, John Woderove, William Gascoyne, Geoffrey Lassyngcroft. Dated Friday the eve of St. Andrew 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 November. Membrane 30 d. The king and Baldwin Radyngton his esquire. Lease for life of the subsidy in Surrey and Sussex upon cloth for sale granted to the late king by the lords and commons of the realm to have release of the forfeiture of alnage thereupon laid of old time, to wit 4 d. the cloth of assize without grain, 6 d. the cloth of assize skarlet, and 5 d. the cloth of assize half grain, the half thereof upon every half cloth, and upon every cloth exceeding the half or the whole cloth by three ells or more in proportion, and lease of the office of alnager to be exercised by him and his deputies, rendering to the king 9Z. 6s. 8 d. a year ; covenants for discharge of the farm in case the subsidy or part thereof shall cease ; that the lessee shall be quit of impeachment touching the collection thereof, saving his action to any who will complain of extortion or excess ; that he shall render no account, but only answer for his farm ; that he shall have licence to lease the same in gross or in parcel ; that he shall have a third of the forfeitures of cloths exposed for sale before being sealed with the seal appointed for the purpose according to the statute ; that if he shall have occasion to sue in a matter concerning his farm, the king will be a party in aid thereof ; that commissions shall be made to men nominated by the lessee to make inquisition in the said counties in what towns and places cloths are made, and every maker shall be forbidden under pain of forfeiture to suffer cloth to pass out of his keeping until sealed as aforesaid ; that from Michaelmas next the seals shall be new made, and the other seals shall be given up and put in the treasury to avoid damage to the lessee, saving to the king the forfeitures aforesaid except the third part, and saving forfeitures contained in the statute made in a parliament holden at Westminster on the morrow of St. Edmund the Martyr 47 Edward III concerning cloths exposed for sale which are not of the length and breadth therein contained, for all which forfeitures the lessee shall answer at the exchequer. Dated Shene manor, 15 August. French. By p.s. [1877.] Vacated, because given up for that on 9 June 16 Richard 11 the king granted the said Baldwin 100 marks a year for life of the issues and profits of the petty custom in the city of London, wherefore this indenture is cancelled. 94 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. Membrane 30d—con/. The like lease in Yorkshire. Northumberland. Cumberland and Westmorland to Thomas Forester of Drybek and John Pathome for ten years rendering 60 marks a year, the forfeitures in the said statute being reserved to the king : mainpernors. Thomas de C'yfford knight. William Thirkeld knight and William de Souleby of Westmorland and John de Berden. John de Rouclyf and Robert de Rysshton of Yorkshire. Dated Westminster. 10 February. French. Thomas West, cousin and heir of Roger Spyney. to John Sondes knight and his heirs. Qhiitclaim with warranty of the said Roger's lands in the county of Sutkampton. Witnesses : Waiter Haywode, Hugh Craan. William Iryssh. Andrew Lucas. Ralph Marker. Dated Andevere. Thursday after St. Martin 5 Richard II. Thomas West (as above) to John Sondes knight. Bond in 100k payable at Easter next. Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 21 November. Nov. 30. John Strecc-he knight to Waiter de Clopton and John de Fitelton. Westminster. Recognisance for 100/., to be levied etc. in Somerset. Caiwelled on payment. Richard de Ponynges knight to Richard Scoteneye. Recognisance for 2007.. to be levied etc. in Sussex. Edmund Gramory and William de Rytker to Elizabeth who was wife of William Gramory knight. Recognisance for 60/., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. Membrane 29c7. Richard de Welby of Kyrketon to John de Haghe, Thomas de Roland of Swynesheved the younger. Thomas (de) Claymond, Richard de Welby of Multon. Ralph son of William de Cobeldyk (Cobuldyk) of Frampton. John Syryk and Ralph Carter of Kyrkton. their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all hi? lands, rents, reversions etc. in Kyrketon in Holand. Witnesses : John de Meres of Kyrketon, Thomas Batesson. Lambard atte Brigge and Thomas Andrewsone of the same. Dated Kyrketon in Holond. Friday after Martinmas 5 Richard II. Richard de Welby of Kirketon to John de Haghe etc. (as in the last). Grant with warranty of the reversion of two messuages, 60 acres of land, a windmill and 40*. of rent in Pyncebek held by Thomas de Welby of Pyncebek and Eleanor his wife for the said Eleanor’s life. Dated Friday (as above). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 21 November. Nov. 26. John Level knight to the king. Recognisance for 200/., to be levied Westminster, etc. in Norhamptonshire. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said John during his life pay the king a yearly farm of Sol. as keeper of the castle, town and park of Devyses, the forests of Melkesham, Chippenham 5 RICHARD II. 95 1381. Membrane 2 9 d — cont. and Peusham, and the manor of Roude co. Wiltesir, which office the king by indentures has granted him for life, and fulfil all other conditions therein contained. Richard de Ponynges knight to Richard Scoteneye and Isabel his ■wife. Gift for their lives of a yearly rent of 40 marks to be taken of his manors of Ponynges, Hangelton and Craule co. Sussex ; and he has paid 405. in name of seisin. Witnesses : Sir Guy de Briene, Sir Robert Fitzpayn, Sir William de Lucy knights, Roger Maneforde, John Glanvyle, John de Walyngton, William the baker ( pistor). Dated Hakford Fitzpayn co. Dorset, Thursday after the Annunciation 4 Richard II. Memorandum, of acknowledgment, 30 November this year. Theobald Warde, son of Simon Warde, to Edward Dalyngrugge and Elizabeth his wife. Quitclaim of the manor of Braunston co. Rotilland whereof they are seised in right of Elizabeth. Dated London, Saturday the feast of St. Andrew 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 November. Dec. 3. Nicholas Brembre knight to Thomas abbot of Thornton co. Lincoln Westminster, and his successors. Recognisance for 5351 65 . 8 d. payable at the abbey by instalments, to be levied etc. in the city of London. Cancelled on payment. Ralph de Acton to Thomas Beaupyne. Recognisance for 401, to be levied etc. in Somerset. Dec. 6 . Robert de Muskham clerk and Thomas Sewale of Mapiltrestede Westminster, to William de Melchebourne and Master Hugh de Felton clerks. Recognisance for 501, to be levied etc. in Essex. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Hugh. Dec. 6 . Thomas Sewale of Mapiltrestede to Robert de Muskham clerk. Westminster. Recognisance for 70/., to be levied etc. in Essex. Dec. 5. William Pecche knight to Ralph de Ferrariis knight. Recognisance Westminster, for 73/. 65 . 8(1, to be levied etc. in Kent. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged before the abbot of Leycestre by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for the tenth year. Nov. 20. To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. John Barbour of Warrewyk, John Bukmor, William Gregge and John Pakeman of Warwickshire, in favour of Hugh vicar of Bishops- hichyngton, appealed by John Beneyt of Whelton the king’s prover in Warrewyk gaol for alleged felonies by them committed together ; as the king has learned by credible witness that he is of good fame. John Bacoun clerk to John de Popham esquire, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Denham co. Suffolk with lands, rents, courts, wards etc. Witnesses : Sir John la Zouche 96 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 . Membrane 29 d — cont. knight, William Berard, John Penros, Robert Hethe, Thomas atte Oke clerk, Thomas Bokyngham, William Berford. Dated Denham, Saturday after St. Nicholas 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 December. Vacated, because given up and the enrolment cancelled with assent of the parties, and because otherwise below. This writing remains on the file for this year. Nov. 27. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas in respect of the Westminster, election of a coroner instead of William Leverik ; as the king has learned by credible witness that he is sufficiently qualified. Membrane 28 d. Nov. 8 . To the sheriff of York. Order before Whitsuntide next to cause a Westminster, regard to be made of the forest of Pykerynglithe, so that the same be made according to the capitula following. Capitula. William de Barton of Ridale to Richard Broune of Nafferton chaplain, his heirs and assigns. Gift of a yearly rent of 10/. issuing from all the grantor’s lands in Midilton in Salforthshyre co. Lancaster. Dated 1 December 5 Richard II. William de Barton of Ridale to Richard Broune of Nafferton chaplain. Gift with warranty of half an acre of land in Midelton in Salforthshyre, lying in ‘ Haufeld ’ by the rectory, and of the advowson of the church. Witnesses : Robert de Farington clerk, Adam de Barton of Hingand- ehatre, Matthew de Suthwrth, Simon de Morleye, John de Wandesforth of Nafferton. Dated 1 December 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of *the foregoing writings, 7 December. Indenture of defeasance of a recognisance in 73/. 65 . 8 d. made in chancery by Sir William Pecclie, son and heir of John Pecche, to Sir Ralph de Ferrers knight, upon condition that Sir William shall pay 10 marks at London at Christmas next, 10 marks at Midsummer following, and so from year to year until the full sum be paid. Dated London, 7 December 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said William, 10 December. John prior of the house of the mother of God of the Carthusian order near London and the convent, with the assent of the chapter, to the king. Gift of the next presentation to Shipden church by the sea co. Norffolk, saving to them and their successors the right of appropriating that church at the second vacancy. Dated their chapter house, 5 December 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 December. Membrane 27 d. Richard Knyvet to John de Herlyngton, his heirs and assigns. Indenture of gift in fee with warranty of all his lands, rents, villeins etc. in Abboteslee and Herdewyk, rendering for three years one rose at Midsummer and afterwards 40 marks a year ; covenants that the 5 RICHARD II 97 1381 . Membrane 27 d — cont. grantor may enter the premises as in his former estate if the rent be in arrear, and that if during these three years the said John be impeached or thrust out of the same or parcel thereof by the grantor, Joan his wife or any other, he shall hold them in fee discharged of all rent etc. to the grantor or his heirs. Dated London, 26 November 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Richard, 28 November. William de Melchebourne clerk to Robert de Muskham clerk, John de Burton clerk, Robert de Folkyngham parson of Tillebury, Thomas Sewale the elder and Sara his wife and Thomas Sewale the younger, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of a manor or place (placeam) called Byghamhalle, with meadows, rents, escheats etc. in Gestyngthorp, Great Mapultrestede and Little Mapultrestede. Witnesses : Walter Gildeford, Thomas Warde, William Hunte, John Joye, Hemy Impenhulle, William Daundevile. Dated London, 15 November 5 Richard II. William de Melchebourne clerk to John Holbeke parson of Sturmere and John Forester vicar of Great Mapultrestede. Letter of attorney, appointing them to deliver to Robert de Muskham (and others, as above) seisin of the manor or place called Byghamhalle etc. (as above). Dated London, 17 November 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 6 December. Dec. 7. Ralph Acton and Thomas Wyke of Somerset to Walter Clopton. Westminster. Recognisance for 14/., to be levied etc. in Somerset. Cancelled on payment. Richard de Weston chaplain to Thomas Colvyle of Lincoln ‘ bowyer.’ General release of all actions real and personal in the court Christian or elsewhere. Dated London, Thursday before the Conception of the Virgin 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 December. Memorandum that on the feast of St. Andrew, 30 November 5 Richard II, at Westminster in the ‘ Redechaumbre ’ within the privy palace, W. [archbishop] of Canterbury elect and confirmed late chancellor delivered to the king his great seal in a purse sealed up with his own seal ; and on Sunday following at his manor of Kenyngton after dinner the king caused the purse to be opened, and in presence of the said [archbishop] elect and Sir John de Waltham keeper of the rolls of chancery caused a commission to be made and sealed, whereby he appointed John de Holand his brother, John de Montagu steward of his household and Simon de Burle his chamberlain in his name to receive Anne the future queen and bring her to his presence ; and on the Monday about the first hour in his principal chamber there the king caused divers charters, commissions etc. to be sealed in his presence, the keeper of the rolls, Sir Richard de Ravenser and other clerks of the chancery being there by his order ; and on Wednesday following about noon in his said chamber at Westminster in presence of John duke of Lancastre and other great men he delivered the seal to Richard Lescrope in the said purse sealed with his signet, and having made Wt. 32813, OR 7 98 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1381 , Membrane 27 d — cont. oath to the king as the manner is, the next day, namely on Thursday, Richard Lescrope opened the purse in the court ( placea ) of chancery in the great hall of Westminster, and caused divers charters etc. to be sealed in presence of the clerks of chancery. [Feedera.] Nicholas Prille to Reynold Hulton clerk. Bond in 20Z. payable at London on the feast of the Purification next. Dated Friday the feast of St. Nicholas 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 December. John Bacun of Broom clerk to John de Popham esquire, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manors of Denham co. Suffolk, with messuages, lands, rents, wards, marriages etc. sometime of John de Denham in Denham, Eye, Ridelyngfeld, Sylham, Horham and Hoxne, purchased by John de Fordham clerk, the said John Bacun and others of John Harleston clerk, John le Eyr clerk and others. Witnesses : Sir John la Zouche knight, William Berard, John Penros, Robert Hethe, Thomas atte Oke clerk, Thomas Bokyngham, William Berford. Dated Denham, Saturday after St. Nicholas 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 December. Hugh de Spaigne and Thomas his son to Robert de Muskham clerk, John de Burton clerk, John Lyseux and Richard de Batheleye, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands in Great Gelham, Castle Hengham, Hengham Sibille, Stambourne and Toppesfeld sometime of David de Spaigne, Michael de Spaigne, Henry de Spaigne, Cicely de Spaigne or any other ancestors of the said Hugh and Thomas. Dated London, 12 December 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 December. Dec. 23. Thomas Maundevylle knight, son of Thomas Maundevylle knight, Westminster, to Thomas de Coggeshale. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex. Cancelled on 'payment. Membrane 26 J. Nov. 28. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. William Hunte of Norhamptonshire, William Felton of London, Henry Beaumystre of London and Stephen Brune of London, in favour of Robert Symond chaplain and William Bridford of London 1 brewere,’ ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that they purposed to pass to foreign parts there to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many of the people. Nov. 3. To the guardians of the peace in Holancl co. Lincoln and one of Westminster, them. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John Belle and John de Swyn both of St. Botolph at suit of John Haddeley of St. Botolph averring threats ; and order by mainprise of John de Rocheford, Thomas Neuton of St. Botolph, Thomas Craycroft and Richard Muriell of Lincolnshire to set the defendants free if taken. 5 RICHARD II. 99 1381 . Membrane 26 d — cont. Dec. 16. To William de Skipwyth and Roger de Fulthorp, appointed with Westminster, others justices of oyer and terminer to make inquisition concerning the names of evildoers who with John Tubbe clerk and others committed divers trespasses against the prior of St. Mary Huntyngdon. Writ of supersedeas until the Purification next. Dec. 19. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Stephen Halle and John Wedoun of Hertfordshire, in favour of John Gray and Alice his wife at suit of Roger Dalby for debt. Dec. 11. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to account Westminster, with the prior of Durham, appointed by Thomas late bishop of Durham collector in the liberty of the bishopric and in Northumberland of the subsidy last granted by the clergy of the province of York, concerning that which falls upon the clergy of the said liberty and, if assured by oath of the prior or his attorney, by inquisition or otherwise, that he has not yet levied aught of that falling on the clergy of Northumberland, to stay their demand for an account of the same, discharging the said prior ; as in consideration of the losses suffered by the clergy of Northumberland by invasion of the Scots, on 14 May last by advice of the council the king gave them respite of the said subsidy until Michaelmas last ; and now the prior has shewn the king that the treasurer and the barons are distraining him for the whole of the subsidy aforesaid, although he has not yet received aught thereof in Northumberland, but has suffered the clergy to have respite according to the king’s command, and is ready to account for that falling on the clergy of the bishopric. Proviso that true answer shall be made for the whole subsidy in the said county. Dec. 7. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas , b}^ mainprise of Westminster. William Deyly of Norhamptonshire, John Lyndesey of London, Thomas Canwelle of London and Roger Burslee of London, in favour of Simon Lokynton ordered to find surety that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to John Mussenden. Dec. 10. To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order to give notice to H. bishop of Westminster. Norwich to be in chancery in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next to shew cause wherefore Simon Asshele ‘ skynner ’ and Beatrice his wife of the diocese of Norwich, imprisoned in the abbot of Westminster’s prison at the bishop’s denunciation as excommunicate for contumacy and not willing to be justified by ecclesiastical censure, should not be set free to prosecute their appeal, and in the mean time, by mainprise of John Weston ‘ harbour,’ William Plommer, Walter Sampson ‘ taillour ’ and John Gerlyng ‘ taillour ’ of Westminster, all of Middlesex, to set free the prisoners ; as they have appealed against that sentence to the see of Rome and for protection of the court of Canterbury. 1382 . Feb. 1. Henry Fylyngle canon of the cathedral church of Landaff and Westminster. Richard Walker vicar of Newelond to John atte Yate, John de Walesby and John Dymmok. Recognisance for 2001, to be levied etc. in Gloucestershire. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Walesby. 100 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . 1381 . Nov. 27. Westminster. Dec. 3. Westminster. Dec. 24. Westminster. 1382 . Jan. 13. Westminster. Membrane 26 d — cont. Thomas de Legh to James de Lacy and his executors. Confirmation of an estate of the said James for life and three years longer in the manor of Estleghe co. Kent ; and grant that after that term the executors shall hold the said manor twenty years without impeachment of waste. Dated London, 1 February 50 Edward III. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 February this year. Membrane 25 d. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas in respect of their demand upon William Agas of Tettebury and Thomas Somerhulle constables of Tettebury for 1005. wherein they were condemned before the king for the escape of Thomas de Corsham by them taken and in their custody for felony, and order to discharge them, the former sheriffs of Gloucester and others whatsoever, cancelling that sum upon the estreats ; as the escape was assigned to John Peeke keeper of the rolls before the king for the carriage of the rolls and memoranda from Gloucester to West¬ minster, and the money was levied by the then sheriff and delivered to the said keeper, notwithstanding which by negligence of the writer it is sent to the exchequer among the estreats, as John de Cavendissh late chief justice certified in chancery at the king’s command, and the treasurer and the barons are purposing to charge the constables therewith a second time. To the sheriff of Leycester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William de Dunstaple parson of Bedfeld of Leycestershire, Roger Mareschall of Lancashire, William Aran and William de Westhorp of Notynghamshire, in favour of Hugh Westhorp chaplain, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things lo the prejudice of the king and many of the people. The like to the sheriffs of London. Thomas Maydeston to Geoffrey Martyn. Recognisance for 1005., to be levied etc. in London. Cancelled on payment. To Robert Rracy warden of the marshalsea. Order by mainprise of William Goryng, Richard Style, Walter Watford, Thomas Style, John Cavendissh and Henry Chaumbrigg of London to set free Walter Elys of Dovorre imprisoned in the marshalsea prison by reason of a cause against him in chancery for maintenance, counsel and aid to John Croucheman chaplain who, contrary to the statutes etc., obtained of cardinal Pilius last in England a provision of Buklond church long ago appropriated to the prior and convent of the new work of St. Martin Dovorre, founded by former kings, and for mainperning that the said Jolm should not depart or send over sea to prosecute or attempt aught concerning the business, after which mainprise he did so depart in contempt of the king ; whereupon the prisoner averred that he was ready forthwith to answer by word of mouth without counsel, and by his answer acknowledged that he sued with the cardinal by intermediaries, that the provision was obtained 5 RICHARD II. 101 1382 . Membrane 25d — cont. at his suit, and that before the late chancellor he averred that the said John should not pass to foreign parts as aforesaid. Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 100 marks, made 14 January 5 Richard II in the chancery at Westminster by Nicholas Prage, John Kenebelle, Richard Plaistowe and Richard Rede for Richard Hyde vicar of New Wyndesore, who undertook under the same pain not to depart to the court of Rome or send any thither while a certain debate and strife should be pending before the chancellor between the dean and college of the king’s free chapel of Wyndesore and the vicar, and to prosecute or attempt nought which may tend to impair the privileges or statutes of the chapel. Jan. 8. Robert Kyngeman yeoman of the king’s pantry is sent to the abbot Westminster, and convent of St. Augustine Bristol, to have* such maintenance of that house as Robert Barbour deceased had at the late king’s command. By p.s. [2014.] Jan. 21. William de Coggeshale knight to Thomas de Coggeshale son of Westminster. John de Coggeshale. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Essex. Cancelled on -payment. Joan Buddynho of Wyliton to Thomas Adynggrave of the same, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all the said Joan’s lands, rents etc. in Wyliton, Coupol, Kerdyngton, Beston, Escotes and Ronhale co. Bedfford, and the reversion of those in Coupol held for life by Roger Milleward. Witnesses : John Freynsch, William Freynsch, John Buddenho, William Tele, William Bernard. Dated Holm, Friday after St. Scolastica 25 Edward III. Joan Budenho of Wylyton to Thomas Adyngrave, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents etc. in Wylyton, Beeston, Coupol, Kerdyngton and Cotes by him held of her gift. Witnesses : John Gludel, John Malyns, William Freynsch, Simon Wydewesson, John Hattele. Dated Southyeveie, 4 May 36 Edward III. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing at Wardon on Wednesday after St. Hilary this year before the abbot of Wardon, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year. Robert Marny knight to Katherine who was wife of William de la Pole knight and Sir Edmund de la Pole son of the said William. General release of all personal actions for covenant, debt, account, trespass etc. Dated London, 23 November 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 29 January. Robert de Braybrok bishop of London, Reynold de Braybrok his brother, William de Burstall, Michael de Ravendale, Henry Medd burne, Robert de Corby and John de Lincoln clerks to the prior * The warrant adds, for life. 102 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 2 5d — cont. and convent of Bisshemade and their successors. Charter of the manor of Cadbury co. Bedford, which the grantors had by feoffment of William le Latymer lord of Danby knight. Dated London, 24 January 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the grantors, the said Reynold and Robert de Corby excepted, 29 January, Thomas Cooke clerk to William de Wykeham bishop of Winchester, Master John de Bukyngham clerk, John de Campeden clerk, Robert Perlee clerk, William de Worfton, and William Ryngebourne, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor and advowson of Heyford Waryn, the reversion whereof after the death of Alice who was wife of Thomas de Sancto Mauro knight by fine levied in the king’s court Robert de Insula of Rougemont knight granted to the said bishop and the others with the said Thomas and with Michael Skyllyng now deceased, and to their heirs. Dated 28 January 5 Richard II. Thomas Cooke clerk to William de Wykeham bishop of Winchester, Master John de Bukyngham clerk, John de Campeden clerk, Robert Perlee clerk, William de Walleworth citizen of London, William de Worfton, William Ryngebourne and Robert de Cherlton and to their heirs. Quitclaim of the manor of Menestoke, which by fine levied in the king’s court William de Wyndesore knight and Alice his wife granted to the said bishop and the others with the said Thomas and with Michael Skyllyng now deceased, and to the heirs of the said Thomas. Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing wri tings, 30 January. 1381 . Membrane 24 d. William Berard escheator in Suffolk to John at Felde and to Nicholas Twyford knight, attorney of Thomas Heldrege and of Alice his wife and Agnes le Wolf sisters and heirs of John de Kyngefold with John at Felde son of Isabel at Felde the third sister, being of full age. Livery of their purparties of the manor of Ixnyng at Ixnyng 21 November 5 Richard II : to John at Felde a third part of a house by the manor gate on the south side, namely the end by the highway, and to Nicholas two thirds ; to the said John the third part of a grange, a garner and a dovecot, and to Nicholas two thirds, to John the third part of a garden by the high way, and to Nicholas two thirds ; to John seven bondage tenements and a half (sic), namely those sometime of John Broke, of ‘ Margaretesdame,’ John Lauurence, John Tolle, John Hodi, Henry Serjant, John Melere, and John Salman and a third part of that some¬ time of Henry Lacre, and to Nicholas those sometime of Christiana Lauurence, Alan Wesle, John Wryth, Edmund Oberd, William Reynald, Martin Warram, Henry Edous, Alert, Mildred Bok, Alice Tuk, William Jon, Geoffrey Sleke, William Ballisgap, Adam Caluisdet, Robert Amery and ‘ Futuris,’ and two thirds that of Henry Lacre ; to John three cottages and a third, namely those sometime of Anot Brian, Margery Warram and William Hewwen and a third part of that sometime of Alan Owgen, and to Nicholas six and two thirds, namely that some¬ time of John Mau, those of John Buk and Adam Bath, those sometime of Schakestaff, William Pulter and Lynhous, and two thirds of that 5 RICHARD II. 103 1381 . 1382 . Jan. 9. Westminster. Membrane 24 cl — cont. sometime of Ougen ; there are there 300 acres of arable land, whereof to John (eaceable tenure, with an oath upon his knighthood to keep these covenants ; for defeasance of a recognisance in 1 ,000/. made in chancery by the lessor, upon condition that the lessee and his executors shall hold the premises as aforesaid, the lessor keeping these covenants; that the lessor shall not come to dwell at the manor while the lessee or his wife shall be there, but in their absence it shall be lawful so to do for a day and a night at his own cost; for acquittance of 50 marks for the first two quarters which the lessee has paid ; and that the lessee shall be recouped and allowance made for payment of any charge beginning before this date. Dated Westminster 24 February 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 26 February. Feb. 23. Westminster. Oliver Martyn the king’s serjeant, one of the yeomen of the great wardrobe, is sent to the prior and convent of Dovorre, to take for life 5 RICHARD II. 109 1382 . Membrane 21 d — cont. such maintenance in that house as William de la Garderobe deceased had at the late king’s command. By p.s. [2091.] Feb. 28. John Paccheof Halstede and Thomas Taillourof Branketre to Robert Westminster, de Muskham clerk. Recognisance for 20£., to be levied etc. in Essex. Cancelled on payment. Feb. 1. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Henry Finyngley Westminster, clerk of Herefordshire, John Walesby clerk of Lincolnshire, John Dymmok and John Yate of Gloucestershire to dearrest Richard Balkere vicar of Neulond, arrested at suit of William Bloxham parson of of Bykenor Englissh to have the peace of him. Feb. 7. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, b} 7 mainprise of Westminster. Thomas Pynchebek of Lincolnshire, John de Gaddesby, John Ernesby and William Herle of Leycestershire, in favour of John Filk’ chaplain, ordered to find mainpernors that he should do or procure no hurt or harm to Hugh de Westborpe. Feb. 8. To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise Westminster, of William Willecotes, Robert de Warrewyk, William Childe and Robert Thornys of Warwickshire, in favour of John Frankeleyn at suit of Ralph Wacche of Chorlebury averring threats. Feb. 16. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Edmund Westminster. Kircew r elle and Roger de Felton of Northumberland, Thomas Trewennak and John Arderne of Kent to set free Thomas Stapelton ‘ corsour,’ imprisoned at suit of Richard atte Seler for trespass. Feb. 14. To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause proclamation to be made Westminster, in the city and suburbs of Canterbury and elsewhere in his bailiwick that all men of that city who will obtain the benefit of the king’s grace and pardon, except those hereinafter excepted, shall repair or send to the king’s court before Whitsuntide, if they think fit, to sue for charters, paying only the fee for the great seal ; as at the special request of Queen Anne the king in parliament took order to grant certain general pardons to singular his subjects of whatsoever parts of the realm willing to sue for the same, except certain persons named in the king’s court and the men of Canter bur} 7 , Cantebrigge, Briggewatre, St. Edmunds, Beverle and Scardeburgh, and ordered the sheriff to make proclamation that all willing to take the benefit thereof, with those exceptions, should come or send as aforesaid ; and now the king in this parliament has granted such general pardons to the men of Canterbury, that exception notwithstanding. [Feeder a.\ March 8. William Lovet of Liscoumbe to William Belmaker of Totyngdon. Westminster. Recognisance for 20?., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire. Richard Carneur of Cornwall to John de Ravenser clerk of the king’s hanaper. Recognisance for 26s, 8 d., to be levied etc. in Cornwall. Cancelled on payment. no CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 20 d. John de Roma of Monkesfreton to Guy de Rouclyf clerk and to his heirs. Release of the warranty in a writing, dated London 10 February 5 Richard II, whereby William de Elmham knight, Elizabeth his wife and the said Guy gave to the said John, his heirs and assigns, the manor of Cattebeeston by Ledes and all lands in Cattebeeston and elsewhere to the said manor pertaining. Dated London, 11 February 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 February. John Elys of Nyweton to John Prestecote, his heirs and assigns. Grant of a yearly rent of 6 marks to be levied of grantor’s lands in Nyweton Abbot and Woleburgh ; and the grantor has paid him Gd. in name of seisin, in presence of Thomas Tille, William Burleston, Thomas Nuttecombe and John Colbroke, Witnesses : John Hulle, John Wadham, Thomas Tille, Robert Hulle, Robert Frenshe, William Burleston, Thomas Nuttecombe. Dated Friday the feast of St. Valentine 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February. John Fordham bishop of Durham, Francis Vyncheguerre and Piers Brunei merchants of Lukes to Robert Rykedoun of Essex, John Serjeant and Robert Lyndeseye citizen of London. Bond in 1,333/. 65. 8 d. by reason of a prest, payable at London in the church of St. Peter Cornhulle the tenth day after Michaelmas next, binding the whole company of the said merchants in England, Flaundres and Florence. Dated 4 February 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February. John Fordam bishop of Durham, Francis Vyncheguerre and Piers Brunei merchants of Lukes of the one part, and Robert Rykedoun, John Serjeant of Essex and Robert Lyndeseye of the other part. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing bond, upon condition that 666 /. 135. 4 d. be paid at the time and place appointed ; reciting that the bond was for payment by Sir John Haukwode to the attorneys or fellows of the said Francis and Piers at the city of Florence or Lukes, at Boloigne la Grasse or Pyse of 4,4441 ducats or new florins of Florence within six weeks after sight of letters of exchange, and if such payment be not made the bond shall be void. Dated 4 February 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Robert, John Serjeant and Robert, 21 February. Feb. 1. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of Westminster, supersedeas in favour of John de Clifton knight in respect of distress for his homage ; as he has done homage and fealty to the Icing for lands in Walterton co. Sussex. ' By p.s. [2046.] leb. 15. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of W estmmster. William Hornyng of Norwich, John Drake of Norwich, Simon Baret and Geoffrey Somerton of Norffolk, in favour of John Tovy ‘ shipherd ’ at suit of the king and Richard Ilneye knight for leaving the said knight’s service before the term agreed ; and order to set the defendant free if taken. 5 RICHARD II. Ill 1382 . Membrane 20 d — cont. Feb. 20. To the sheriff of Warrewyk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Robert de Burgh of Leycestershire, Roger de Licchefeld, John de Kirkeby the younger of Worcestershire, John Derhurst of Gloucester¬ shire, John Rous the younger and John atte Wede of Warwickshire, in favour of John Astelyn clerk at suit of William Dounfrelle for rape of Emma his 'wife etc. at Ragele. Vacated and nothing done, because given up with the seal unbroken (in cera) : therefore cancelled. Isabel late the daughter of Walter de Huntyngfeld of Kent to John Gower of Kent. General release of all actions real and personal. Dated 2 March 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 March. March 10. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. John Kyrkeby the younger of Worcestershire, Robert Munstede of Surrey, John Haselton and John Bislee of Gloucestershire, in favour of Thomas Bisele of Gloucestre at suit of Matthew Passelewe citizen of London for debt. Membrane 19 d. Lawrence de Frothelay to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton and his heirs. Quitclaim of all the lands etc. which the said Robert has in Thurleston, Normanton, Wyggeston, Stoke and Craft co. Leycestre. Dated 28 January 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 February. Lawrence de Froddeley to Robert de Langham, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manors of Normanton and Penkeston co. Derby and the advowson of Penkeston church. Dated 29 January 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 February. John Napton of Napton co. Warrewyk to Thomas Evesham citizen of London, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents, services, neiis etc. which the said Thomas has at this date in Napton, acquired by John Evesham of Robert Napton. Dated 7 February 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 February. John Bygod knight to William Chauncy knight and Joan his wife and to the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to the right heirs of Thomas Chauncy. Charter indented, with licence of the king, of the manor of Skirpenbek, which the said John had by feoffment of the said Thomas. Witnesses : Ralph de Hastynges, John Constable, William de Ergum knights, John de Bukton of Seteryngton, Robert Bonlote. Dated Skirpenbek, Monday after St. Wilfrid 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 February. William Rykhill and Gilbert de Meldebourne to John Maykyn and John Somerwell, their heirs and assigns. Charter of the manor of Eslyngham co. Kent with the advowson of the free chapel and all lands etc. which the grantors have in Frendesbury, St. Werburg, St. Mary in Hoo, Stoke, Shorne, Clyve and Chalke, lately purchased 112 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 19d — cont. by them jointly with John Baude and John Ive clerks from William Stowe and Thomas Santon citizens of London, the said clerks having made a quitclaim of the premises to the grantors and to the heirs of William Rykhill. Witnesses : Robert Freman, John Mortymer, Richard Chiers, Ralph Boydyn. Dated 13 February 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 February. John Maykyn and John Somerwelle to William Rykhill and Roese his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said William. Charter with warranty of the manor of Eslyngham with the advowson of the free chapel and all lands in Frendesbury, St. Werburg, St. Mary in Hoo, Stoke, Shorne, Clyve and Chalke, lately purchased by the grantors jointly with the said William and with Gilbert de Meldebourne. Witnesses (as the last). Dated 18 February 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, by John Maykyn 20 February, and by John Somerwelle 21 February. Jan. 26. To the sheriff of Derby. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Nicholas de Stafford knight, Nicholas Montgomeri knight, Thomas Tochet clerk and Richard Tochet of Derbyshire, in favour of Thomas son of Godfrey Foljambe and John Smyth of Stavleye, put in exigents for not appearing before William la Zouche of Haryngworth and his fellows, justices appointed to hear and determine alleged trespasses by the defendants and others committed against the abbot of la Dale. Feb. 25. Gilbert Talbot lord of Irchenfeld to Robert Trcsilian knight. Westminster. Recognisance for 1,000/., to be levied etc. in Herefordshire. Thomas Bucher of Harberwe to Bernard Brocas knight. Recognis¬ ance for 300/., to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire. Feb. 6. To the sheriff of Surrey. Order by mainprise of John Drayton, Westminster. Nicholas Couele of Oxfordshire, John Fullere of London and John Frome of Surrey to set free John Peyntour parson of Sutton, imprisoned in Guldeford gaol at suit of Thomas Croundale clerk in default of finding mainpernors that he should do the complainant no hurt or harm. Feb. 8. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Nicholas Fauconer of Berkshire, Thomas de Rengton, Richard Boteller and William Neville of Lincolnshire, in favour of William Harecourt at suit of Peter de Melgar averring threats. Feb. 28. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Thomas Hore, Simon Morle, John de Cotynton and John de Dalton of London, in favour of Robert Aleyn of London knight, otherwise called Robert Aleyn of London ‘ fysshemonger,’ and Maud his tvife at suit of Robert Lenn for debt ; as on 23 February last the king took the said Robert Aleyn under his protection for one year, who is abiding in Portugal on the king’s service in the company of John Fernand’. Membrane 18 d. Robert de Swillyngton knight to Sir John de Barowe parson of Byrkyn, Sir Robert Grethede parson of Ekyngton, Sir Stephen de Eckeleshill vicar 5 RICHARD II. 113 1382 . Membrane I8d — cont. of Bradeford, Thomas Elys, John Woderove and Richard Bulter, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Cotheworth and all other his lands, reversions etc. in Cotheworth, Derfeld, Ederes- thorp, Neusome by Burghwaleys, Elmesale, Kyrkeby, Hyndelay, Wrangebroke, Thorp Audelyn and Thwong. Dated 16 May 4 Richard II. Robert de Swillyngton knight to Thomas Bosevylle of Erdesley, John de Amyas the younger and John de Snytalle of Wakefelde. Letter of attorney, appointing them to deliver to John de Barowe (and others, as in the last) seisin of the manor of Cotheworth etc. (as above). Dated 15 May 4 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 4 February this year. Feb. 4. Thomas son of Ralph Wykes of Newemarket to Edward Boteler Westminster, knight. Recognisance for 301, to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire. Feb. 11. John Staple the king’s serjeant at arms to Peter Herford of Waltham Westminster. Holy Cross. Recognisance for 201, to be levied etc. in Norffolk. John Horewode, son and heir of John Horewode late citizen of London, to John Scorfeyn of London ‘ fourbour,’ William Cressewyk and John Berneyre, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands etc. in Fyncheslee and Hendon co. Middlesex sometime of his said father. Dated London, 1 December 4 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 February this year. Robert de Swyllyngton knight to John de Barowe parson of Birkyn, Robert Grethede parson of Ekynton, Stephen de Ekelshill vicar of Bradford, Thomas Elys, John Woudroufe and Richard Bulter, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Couthe- wourth co. York and all lands in Couthewourth, Derfeld, Ederesthorp, Neusom by Bourghwaleis, Elmsale, Kirkebj^, Hyndelai, Wrangbroke, Thorp Audelyn and Thwong which they have by his gift. Dated Westminster, 10 February 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 13 February. Feb. 14. Henry de Fynyngle and Richard vicar of Newelond to John de Westminster. Walesby. Recognisance for 161, to be levied etc. in Herefordshire. Cancelled on 'payment. William Vavasour, son of William Vavasour late lord of Hesilwode, to John Crescy knight, Geoffrey vicar of Southkirk in Cokeryngton, Thomas Biset of Castelford, John de Yerburgh of Cokeryngton and John Elmede citizen of London, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manors of Heselwode co. York and Cokfeld in the bishopric of Durham, the reversion of the manors of Athyngham co. York and Cokeryngton co. Lincoln held for life by Elizabeth his mother, of the manor of Wodehalle by Wethirby-lield of him for life by Henry Vavasour his brother, and of the manor of Stubs Waldynge and all his lands in Siglynghale held for life by James Vavasour. Witnesses : Robert de Suylyngton knight, James Vavasour, Thomas de Scargille, Richard de Edlyngton, Thomas de Hauton, John de Elynson, CB 8 Wt. 32813. 114 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 18 d — cont. Thomas Grayneson of Lynton, Roger Saunderson of Cokfeld. Dated Wednesday after St. Katherine 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 February. Feb. 15. John de Roma of Monkesfreton to Guy de Rouclyf clerk. Recog- Westminster. nisance for 90 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. Feb. 21. To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Robert de Lockesley of Surrey, Edmund de Clay of Notynghamshire, William de Louth of London ‘ goldsmyth ’ and Peter atte Hethe of London ‘ armurer, in favour of Thomas Waleys the younger and John Hadresham the elder, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that they purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many of the people contrary to the law. Membrane lid. Adam Edmond and Isabel his wife of the one part and John de Henxsteworth and Maud his wife of the other part. Indenture, reciting a charter indented (text in full), dated Estreed 6 February 5 Richard II, whereby John Hay and Henry Bevere clerks gave to the said John and Maud for their lives, at a rent of 265. 8 d. to the said John Hay and Henry, the heirs or assigns of John Hay, a messuage, one carucate of land, 3| acres 1 rood of meadow, 15 acres of wood, 135. of rent and the homage and service of tenants free and neif in Estreed and Westreed co. Hertford sometime of the said Adam and Isabel, as fully as the said John and Maud had the premises by feoffment of Peter de Lacy clerk, and the said John Hay and Henry by gift of the said John and Maud by fine levied in the king’s court, and covenants that the said John and Maud should have likewise without impeachment of waste one hall, three chambers, one kitchen and all other the tiled houses unroofed by divers rebels in the insurrection of July last, and a thatched house called ‘ couhous,’ not being bound to repair the same, with proviso that it should not be lawful for them to pull down or carry away the same or any part thereof, which charter was witnessed by John Chircheman, Walter Sibile, John Kirketon, Hugh Curteys citizens of London, Robert Basset, Robert fitz Geffrey, John Kinge ; reciting also a writing (text in full) dated 14 February 5 Richard II, with the same witnesses, whereby the said John Hay and Henry gave to the said Adam and Isabel, their heirs and assigns, the yearly rent of 265. 8 d. aforesaid during the lives of the said John and Maud, and the reversion of the premises ; and witnessing that the said John and Maud have attorned tenants to the said Adam and Isabel with proviso (a5 above) concerning the buildings aforesaid. Witnesses (as to the above recited charter). Dated 20 February 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John de Henxsteworth 13 March. March 19. William More of Graf ham to John de Burton parson of Grafham. Westminster. Recognisance for 121. payable by instalments to begin at Midsummer 1383, tQ l?e levied etc, in Huntingdonshire, 5 RICHARD II. 115 1382 . Membrane \ld — cont. Feb. 26. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of Westminster. John Donat, Francis Vynchegere, Anthony Thomas, Alabrandus Gascoigne, Blancus Fone and Angelus Cristofre to set free James de Belle a Lumbard imprisoned in Neugate gaol ; as the king ordered them to have the prisoner in chancery on Monday last, and the cause of his imprisonment, that the king might deal as should seem good for his deliverance, and the sheriffs certified that on Michaelmas eve last he was delivered to them by Walter Doget and William Rnyghtcote late sheriffs to be kept in custody by order of William Walleworth late mayor for particular causes shewn in the mayor’s court whereof they are not certainly informed. March 12. To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. William Arle of Surrey and Richard Tournour of Westminster ‘ carpenter,’ in favour of William Pope of Kyngeston upon Thames at suit of John de Chellesham for trespass. Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 1001 made in the chancery at Westminster on 28 February 5 Richard II by Simon de Quixlay, Thomas Gra, Robert Ampleford, William de Seleby, William Agland, William Pountfreyt, Richard de Santon, John de Thornton, John Emlay, John Benetson, Edmund Glover, Thomas Doughty and Richard Bosevile citizens of York, every man for himself, promising that no hurt or harm in body or goods shall happen by them or by their procurement to John de Gisburgh, Roger de Moreton, William Tekille, William Appelbv, Richard del See, John Eston, John Bret, Adam Wellom, John de Bolton the elder, William Leuessam, William de Wytton, William Belle, Richard de Soureby, Robert de Scorburgh or any other the king’s liege subject, that so far as in them lies they will maintain peace in the city and elsewhere in the realm, not making unlawful assemblies or alliances or doing aught else whereby the peace may be broken or the people disturbed, but will behave peaceably to singular the persons of the said realm and city in future. Also of a like mainprise made the same day by John de Gisburgh and the others {above named with him) in regard to Simon de Quixlay and the others {named with him). March 24. To the sheriff of Hereford {sic). Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. John Walsyngham ‘ armurer,’ Walter Kynton ‘ coteler,’ Simon Philip ‘ corier,’ and John White ‘ corier ’ of the city of London, in favour of Hugh Myte, William West of Bayford and John Cartere of Brokendon at suit of John fitz Symond knight for debt. MEMBRANE 1 6d. March 1. Master Thomas Spert canon of Wells and John Neuton of Staple- Westminster. brigge to the king. Recognisance for 10(B., to be levied etc. in Somerset and Dorset. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that before Midsummer next the said John and Isabel his wife by fine levied in the king’s court with clause of warranty shall release to the king one carucate of land enclosed in Wyndesore park, which the late king purchased of Thomas de Kilby father of the said Isabel whose heir she is. Vacated, because the condition is fulfilled, as is witnessed by Robert Belknap chief justice of the Bench , 116 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 16c?— cont. Feb. 12. To Reynold Grey of Ruthyn and his fellows, justices of the peace \\ estminster. in Bedfordshire. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Hugh Cook of Luton and Richard Leneye at suit of John Coket, Richard atte Grene and Henry Albrighte to have the peace of the said Hugh, John his son, Richard Leneye and Thomas Bulle his servants ; and order by main¬ prise of John del Banc of Lancashire, John Clopton, John Bristowe haburdasshere ’ and John Norton ‘ smyth ’ of the city of London to set free the said John son of Hugh and Thomas, imprisoned in Bedford prison. Feb. 7. To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Robert Norton, John Donfe, Ralph Bouelhith and Philip Lalbourne of Surrey, in favour of William Bouelhith at suit of John Wokkynge averring threats. Feb. 17. To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, or to his Y\ estminster. representative in the duchy. Order to cause proclamation to be made that singular the king’s lieges willing to buy any kind of corn wdthin the duchy, except wheat, and carry it to Wales, and not to other foreign parts, in order there to buy other victuals and bring them within the duchy for sustenance of the lieges there, may so do notwithstanding the king’s late command to make proclamation forbidding any man of whatsoever estate or condition to take corn out of the realm without special licence under pain of forfeiture thereof. Eeb. 24. To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise estminster. of John Sapy knight, John Welyfeld, Thomas Cateryngham and William Yate of Worcestershire, in favour of Richard Bredoun at suit of Thomas Berkeley of Berkeley for debt. Feb. 28. To the sheriff of Salop. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Westminster. Gaunille of Salop, John atte Yate, John Colsulle of Warwickshire and Henry Assheburne of Derbyshire, in favour of John Gamel clerk and Henry Gamel at suit of the king for certain contempts and trespasses. March 4. Master Richard de Grymesby parson of Thornton in Lonesdale estminster. to John de Burton and Robert de Garton clerks. Recognisance for lOOs., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Yorkshire. March 6. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of W estminster. Nicholas Potyn, Hugh Sprot, Richard Wydden ‘ stokfisshemonger ’ and William Eton ' spicer ’ citizens of London, in favour of Richard Sprot of London ‘ spicer ’ at suit of William Hokerygge for debt. The like to the said sheriffs in favour of Richard Sprot of London taverner ’ by the same mainprise. To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of William Seyntcler of Kent, William Clenche, William Perpont ‘ taillour ’ and John Vyncent ‘ taillour ’ of the parish of St. Clement Danes without l\ew Temple bar London, in favour of Nicholas Faryndon of Milton at suit of Thomas Hedoun and Gunnora his wife, executors of William Porter, for render of 100$. 5 RICHARD II. 117 1382 . Membrane 16 d — cont. John Hay and Henry Bevere clerks to John de Henxsteworth and Maud his wife for their lives. Charter indented of a messuage, one carucate of land, 3| acres 1 rood of meadow, 15 acres of wood and 13 [2146.] April 22. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of Thomas More Westminster, clerk and Richard Tymworth of Suffolk and Geoffrey Somerton and John Beston of Norffolk to set free Robert de Tymworth clerk, imprisoned upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many of the people. William Wakeleyn patron of the church of Crowlton co. Northampton to Peter ate Hethe citizen and armourer of London, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of one acre of land in a place called Costowe next the town of Crowlton and the advowson of the said church. Witnesses : Richard Hetheryngton, Roger Clerc, William Stapulton, John Creton, Robert Fordham. Dated Crowlton, 12 November 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 April. Robert Buzoun of Poynton in Kesteven to Ralph de Hastynges knight, his heirs and assigns. Confirmation of his purchase of the manor of Neuton Rocheford and lands in Thurkylby in Holdernesse ; and quitclaim with warranty of the premises. Witnesses : Robert Conestable, John Bygod, John Seyntquintyn and William Percehay knights, Robert Boulot, Robert Lorymer, William Spenser, Robert de Thorp. Dated Slengesby, 15 January 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment at Folkyngham on Wednesday the feast of St. Gregory the Pope before John Holt, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year. 5 RICHARD II. 125 1382. May 17. Westminster. April 18. Westminster. May 8. Westminster. Membrane 10J— cont. Henry de Frowyk, son and heir of Thomas de Frowyk of South- mymmes co. Middlesex, to William de Middelton the elder of Wyllesdon, his heirs and assigns. Surrender and quitclaim, for a sum of money by him paid, of a tenement in the parishes of Wyllesdon and Hendon with houses thereupon built, lands, meadows, rents etc. which the said Thomas in his lifetime had in mortgage by feoffment of the said William; and covenant that the charter, indentures etc. concerning the same shall be null and void. Witnesses : John Bryan, William Page, William Barnevylle, Richard Eston, Thomas Raulyn, Richard atte Wode, Ralph Roberd, John Cofrer, Thomas Usk. Dated Wylles¬ don, 12 September 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 28 April. Isabel daughter of Simon de Burdene of Dullyngham to Robert Hykedy parson of Burgh, Robert Cartere chaplain and John Caunpe of Dullyngham the elder, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands etc. in Burgh, Dullyngham and Stenchesworth sometime of John le Baas chaplain, except a piece of land called ‘ Skotthedeacre ’ by the croft of Simon de Burdene. Dated Dullyng¬ ham, Monday after St. Matthew 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment at Bernewelle on Thursday before the Annunciation before Ralph prior of Bernewelle, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year. John Payn to John Petteworth of Wytham and Maud his wife. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents etc. in Wytham and Falkebourne co. Essex called Mareschalle. Dated Wytham, 27 April 5 Richard II. Mem,orandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 29 April. John Harold clerk to the abbot and convent of Neubo. Quitclaim of a yearly rent of 20 marks granted to him for life by Roger late abbot ; and general release of all actions real and personal. Dated 28 April 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 April. To the steward of the honour of Reylegh. Writ of supersedeas in respect of distraining Reynold Malyns for his homage for lands within the honour ; as he has done homage to the king. By p.s. [2220.] MEMBRANE 9 d. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John Sou and Simon Horne of Daventre (as above , p. 123). Henry Frend vicar of Leskerid and Walter Gimmaleke chaplain to Richard Shawe and Thomas Uppeton clerks. Recognisance for 46 marks, to be levied etc. in Cornwall. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Richard. John de Toutheby knight to Gregory Milly and Henry de Eston of St. Botolph, the heirs and assigns of the said Gregory. Charter with warranty of all his lands, rents etc. in Alford and Welle co. Lincoln, except the manor of Toutheby and all his lands in the hamlet of 12G CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 9 d — cont. Toutheby ; also of the reversion of all lands in Alford and Welle held of the said John for life by Robert de Alford. Witnesses : John de Haghe, Thomas Claymond, John Siryk, Thomas Sergaunt of Alford, John Palle of the same, Henry son of Robert de Langeton, William Elward of Welle. Dated Alford, 14 March 5 Richard II. John de Toutheby knight to Gregory Milly of St. Botolph and Henry de Eston of the same, the heirs and assigns of the said Gregory. Quitclaim with warranty of all his messuages, cottages, tofts or curtilages with their appurtenances in the town of St. Botolph in ‘ Milly lane,’ and a house athwart at the entrance of the lane, as well those which James Barbour of St. Botolph and Alice his wife hold of them as those which the said Gregory and Henry hold by fine in the king’s court levied by the said John and Eleanor his wife. Dated the town of St. Botolph, Sunday after St. Hilary 5 Richard II. John de Toutheby knight to Gregory Milly of St. Botolph, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a yearly rent of 4s. which he used to take of the said Gregory for a messuage in ‘ Millylane ’ in the town of St. Botolph wherein the said Gregory dwells. Dated the town of St. Botolph, Thursday after St. Peter’s Chair 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writings, 12 May. Gregory Milly and Henry de Eston, both of St. Botolph, to Sir John de Toutheby knight, his heirs and assigns. Indenture witnessing the grant of all lands, reversions, rents etc. in Alford and Welle co. Lincoln which they have by his gift, and the reversion of lands etc. there held for life by Robert de Alford, under condition for defeasance thereof, in case the said Gregory and Henry, the heirs and assigns of the said Gregory, shall not peaceably hold messuages, cottages, tofts or curtilages in ‘ Millylane ’ and a house athwart at the entrance of the lane which they have in demesne and in reversion by gift of the said John and Eleanor his wife by fine etc., or in case they be thrust out by judgment or otherwise by lawful title beginning before this date, or be impleaded by the said John or Eleanor or by their heirs, or distrained or impleaded for a rent of 45. late of the said John issuing from the said Gregory’s capital messuage in the said lane. Witnesses : John de Haghe, Robert de Alford, Thomas Glaymond (sic), John son of Saier de Rochefort the younger, John Siryk, Thomas Serjaunt of Alford, Eudo Coupere of the same, William Elward of Welle, Henry son of Robert de Langeton. Dated Alford, 29 March 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Gregory and John de Toutheby, 12 May. Memorandum that, although the king by letters patent of 4 May 5 Richard II pardoned Thomas Ralegh of Farneburgh co. Warrewyk for all trespasses and misprisions committed before 14 December last for which fines or ransoms are due to the king, reserving the king’s debts, recognisances and bonds for security of the peace given to the king or his forefathers, and reserving fines concerning lands, the said Thomas has taken upon him to content the king for any escapes of felons when he was sheriff of Warwickshire and Leycestershire, and to answer for any debts due to the king, that pardon notwithstanding. 5 RICHARD II. 127 1382. Membrane 9 d — cont. Richard Southley, Henry Dounham, Reynold Shefeld, Gregory Southley and Jolin Arblaster, executors of Edmund Stonore, to Robert Seynt Albone. Release, for a certain sum to them paid, of all his lands in Luton co. Bedford, to them delivered in execution of a statute of the staple whereby he was bound in 100/. to the said Edmund. Dated Luton, 12 May 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Richard, Henry and Reynold, 14 May. May 16. To the sheriff of Worcester. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise Westminster, of William Undercombe, William Willecotes, John Kyrkeby the younger, John Rous the younger, Robert atte Wode and John Mersshton of Worcestershire, in favour of Thomas de Brugge, Richard de Brugge, John de Brugge, John Blount and Richard Fother at suit of Philip Hautclere averring threats ; and order to set free Nicholas Parfet and Richard Pakwode, also defendants, from Worcester gaol. MEMBRANE 8 d. May 2. William Gocelyne of Aruyngton to Michael de Ravendale clerk. Westminster. Recognisance for 20/., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire. Cancelled on payment. The said William to Thomas Thelwall clerk. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Roger Westwode clerk and William Fasacrele executors of the said Thomas. John Prestecote to John Elys of Nyweton, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of a yearly rent of 6 marks by him lately granted to John Prestecote, to be taken of all the lands of John Elys in ‘ Nyweton Abbot ’ and Woleburgh. Witnesses : Thomas Waylond citizen of London, William Burleston, William Sudbiry, Thomas Nutecombe, John Colbroke. Dated Friday before the Invention of Holy Cross 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 May. May 5. Richard Wandesford citizen and mercer of London to William Westminster. Appilyerd, son of Bartholomew Appilyerd. Recognisance for 40 1., to be levied etc. in the city of London. April 22. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order by mainprise of Thomas More Westminster, clerk and Richard Tymworth of Suffolk and Geoffrey Somerton and John Beston of Norffolk to set free Robert de Tymworth clerk, imprisoned upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many of his people. May 8. John son of John Darcy of Park knight ( militis ) to William de Westminster. Pappeworth and Robert Poyntz. Recognisance for 68/., to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire. John Chaumbre, son and heir of Beatrice Louel, to Simon son of Robert de Hecham, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty 128 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. May 10. Westminster. May 12. Westminster. April 23. Westminster. Membrane 8 d — cont. of a manor called Mustreleshalle in Hunstanton and all lands there lately purchased by the said Simon of the said Beatrice. Dated 7 May 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 May. William Bernak knight, John Geffroun and Henry atte Halle of Oundell to Baldwin de Bereford. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire. Cancelled on payment. Warin Lucian of Brokliole co. Norhampton knight to John de Ravenser clerk of the hanaper of chancery. Recognisance for 44. Order to give Roger brother of Fulk Corbet knight livery of the manor of Shaubury and the issues thereof taken, but to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manors of Morton Corbet, Routon, Ambaston and Harpecote, delivering to the said Roger any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said Fulk at his death held the manor of Shaubury, which is held in chief by knight service, by gift of Thomas Gery vicar of Morton and Thomas de Lee of Southbache by fine levied in the late king’s court with his licence, and likewise the other manors aforesaid, which are held of others than the king, by gift of John Poytyn chaplain and others to him and the heirs male of his body with remainder to the said Roger and to the heirs of his body, and that he died without issue male ; and the king has taken the said Roger’s homage and fealty. By p.s. [2507.] To the sheriffs and the coroner in the city of London. Order, upon petition of Thomas Benet of Newenton, to proceed with such speed 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 167 1382 . Membrane 19— cont. as they lawfully may in an assize of mort d’ancestor b} 7 him arraigned in the husting of London without the king’s writ according to the custom of the city against Maud Gesors concerning three messuages in the parishes of St. Mary Magdalene by the Old Fishmarket, St. Peter Westchepe London and St. Giles without Crepulgate, doing justice to the parties, the defendant’s allegation notwithstanding, so that they proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the king ; as the said petition shews that the plaintiff averred that Thomas de Neunton his uncle sometime parson of St. Michael ‘ atte Corne ’ London, whose heir he is, died seised of the premises, that the defendant alleged that the late king by letters patent gave the same to her, by name of Maud mother of John de Beverley then his esquire, and to her heirs, by name of a tenement and two shops with solars thereupon built and a garden adjacent in the parish of St. Giles without Crepulgate, two shops with solars thereupon built in the parish of St. Peter ‘ Wodestrete ’ near Chepe in Crepulgate ward, and a messuage and two shops with solars thereupon built in the parish of St. Mary by the Old Fishmarket in Castle Baynard ward, to hold of the king by the same services as before they came to his hands, and that by colour of her allegation the sheriffs and coroner have deferred to proceed in the said plea. Membrane 18. Nov. 12. To the receiver of Clare for the time being. Order of the issues Westminster, of that lordship to pay to Dionysia Lavendere \d. a, day for life and the arrears since 30 September last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March, whereby he gave her \d. a day for her life of the issues aforesaid. Et erat 'patens. Oct. 18. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Plymuth. Westminster. Writ of supersedeas, upon petition of divers masters, merchants and seamen of ships of Portugal in that port, in respect of their demand for customs, subsidies or other duties upon any cloth or merchandise not bought within the realm and not there exposed for sale, not¬ withstanding that any of them be transferred from one ship to another, releasing any distress made for that cause ; as their petition shews that by command of the chancellor of Portugal they lately came to that port from Flanders bringing with them cloths and other wares to be taken to Portugal, whereof some were there transferred from ship to ship, and that the collectors are demanding customs etc. thereupon, although none be due. To Roger Juyl escheator in Devon, and to the mayor and bailiffs of the town (sic) of Exeter. Order to give Robert Persoun yeoman of the king’s buttery livery of messuages and lands which were of John Gyft, son and heir of John Gift of Exetre, to the value of 505. a year, held of the king, and to him forfeit for that John the son was outlawed for felony ; as the king has given the same for life to the said Robert for good service. By p.s. [2514.] Et erat patens. Membrane 17. Oct. 29. To John Gawayn escheator in Wiltesir. Order to remove the Westminster, king’s hand and meddle no further with a yearly rent of 10 marks Nov. 4. Westminster. 168 CALENDAR OE CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 17— cont. wherewith the manor of la Brocletoune is charged, delivering to the abbess and convent of Shafton any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Gilbert le Despenser at his death held the said manor of the king as of the honour of Walyngford for life by demise of Hugh le Despenser his brother, and that the said Hugh having obtained the king’s licence charged the same with that yearly pension during the life of Joan le Despenser his sister, a nun of the said house. Nov. 16. To Isabel who was wife of William de Ufford earl of Suffolk. Order Westminster, of the woods within the manors of Haughle, Thorndon and Costeseye, which she holds in dower with reversion to the king, to command that sufficient timber be delivered to the servants of Queen Anne as often as need be for repair of houses, mills and other buildings in the manors of Eye, Causton and Burgh which are in the queen’s hands ; as they are in need of great repairs. Et erat patens. Nov. 18. To the king’s butler for the time being or his representative in the Westminster, port of Lenne. Order of the king’s wines in that port to pay to John de Wesenham for life one tun of wine a year, and the arrears since 20 June 3 Richard II or the value thereof, any command heretofore or hereafter given by word of mouth or under any seal to the contrarjr notwithstanding, according to the king’s letters patent, granting the s^id John one tun of wine a year at Christmas of the king’s right prise in that port or the value thereof at that time, at the discretion of the butler or his representative, deducting so much wine or money as shall be by the butler paid for the prise thereof. By K. The like to the said butler or his representative in the port of St. Botolph, for payment to the said John of one tun of wine a year at Easter or the value thereof.- By K. Et erat patens. Oct. 26. To Thomas Morreaux constable of the Tower of London, and to his Westminster, lieutenant. Order to receive and keep in safe custody in the Tower until further order John Horne of London ‘ fisshmongere,’ whom John de Monte Acuto steward of the king’s household shall deliver to him. By C. Oct. 30. To Thomas Morreaux etc. (as the last). Order to deliver again to Westminster. John de Monte Acuto (as above) John Horne of London ‘ fisshmongere,’ whom at the king’s command he delivered to the constable for custody in the Tower, suffering the steward to deal with him as the king and council shall direct. By C. Dec. 2. To Nicholas fitz Richard escheator in Hertfordshire. Order to Westminster, remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a toft and garden, 50 acres of land, 4 acres of meadow, 8 acres of pasture and 2 acres of wood in Little Hadham ; as it is found by inquisition, taken by Robert Basset late escheator, that Thomas Skot of Little Hadham, who on Thursday before St. Margaret 5 Richard II was convicted before the justices at St. Albans of felony and treasons, in 47 Edward III purchased the premises of Thomas Deynes, to him and his heirs, and continued his possession until 2 Richard II, when G RICHARD II.— Part I. 169 1382 . Membrane 17— cont. he demised the same to Bartholomew Willyam of Asshewelle and to his heirs for ever, that the said Thomas after had the premises, taking the profits to the day of his conviction, by what title the jurors know not, and that the same are held of others than the king ; and after by another inquistion it is found that on the day of his conviction Thomas Skot was not seised of the premises, and had no estate or possession therein save for a term of four years by demise of the said Bartholomew, and that the said term has expired. Membrane 16. Oct. 12. To Thomas de Bradefeld escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to Westminster, give Robert de Brigham of Cantebrigge livery of all his lands, taken into the king’s hand by reason of his being put in exigents, and the issues thereof since 24 February last, on which date the king pardoned him for all treasons and felonies by him committed in insurrections from 1 May 4 Richard II to All Saints following for which he was indicted etc., and any outlawries published by reason of the same, provided he slew not Simon archbishop of Canterbury late the chancellor, brother Robert Hales prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England then treasurer, or John de Cavendissh then chief justice, is not a prover or one appealed, the prover or person by him appealed being yet alive, or escaped not from prison and rendered himself not ; as he has found in chancery security for his good behaviour according to the statute, and it seems reasonable to the king and to the justices and others of the council learned in the law that his lands be restored, for that the said Robert is not outlawed, as appears by the record and process which the king caused to come before him in chancery, although he was indicted for certain mis¬ prisions at the time of the insurrection, and was put in exigents, whereby his goods and chattels are forfeit to the king. To Thomas de Bradefeld (as before). Like order in favour of John Refham of Cantebrigge, whom the king pardoned on 23 October last, restoring of the king’s gift his goods and chattels, appraised at 31. as he avers. Nov. 7. To L. bishop of St. Asaph, or in his absence to his vicar general. Westminster. Writ of supersedeas omnino, revoking the presentation of Richard Newent chaplain to a portion of the tithes and obventions of the five towns of Chastell, Celwr, Grogeyn, Doldrewyn and Alttvellyng in Penthelyn, lately void and in the king’s gift by reason of the vacancy of that bishopric, and the king’s request to admit and institute the said Richard as portioner thereof. Nov. 6. To the keeper or farmers of the stannary of Cornwall, or to the receiver Westminster, of the issues thereof for the time being. Order to pay to Aubrey de Veer 22 1. 18s. Q\d. a year for life and the arrears since Michaelmas 5 Richard II ; as on 12 April last among other things the king by letters patent granted him so to take that yearly sum, of 100J. a year granted him by the king’s father, from the date aforesaid until the king should make him another assignation. Et erat patens. Oct. 17. To the sheriffs of London. Order to set free John atte Stone from Westminster. Neugate prison ; as lately the king ordered the sheriffs to certify 170 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 16— cont. in chancery the cause of his imprisonment, and they returned that on Michaelmas eve last, when they received the office of sheriff, the prisoner was delivered to their custody by John Hende and John Rote late sheriffs for 301 damages adjudged to Edmund Gramori esquire in a plea of trespass, as contained in a record in the king’s court before the late sheriffs, and that a stranger to them unknown, calling himself John Roppesle and administrator of the said Edmund, lately came before them and alleged that Edmund was dead intestate, and that he has letters of administration from the president of the consistory of London and commissary general of the dean and chapter of St. Pauls, craving deliverance of the prisoner for that he has contented the administrator, but that they have deferred to set the prisoner free because they were not yet truly informed or assured whether the said John Ropjjesle is the person to wdiom administration is committed or no ; and he has produced the said letters of administration in chancery, making oath that he is sole administrator, and that the prisoner has contented him as aforesaid. Nov. 8. To the sheriff of Lincoln for the time being, and to other the king’s Westminster, lieges and ministers whatsoever to whom etc. Notice that by advice and determination of the justices and others of the council learned in the law a writ against William Harecourt obtained without process of law at suit of Stephen de Benyngton brother of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England, is revoked and that whatsoever was done thereby is annulled ; as the said Stephen averring that he was preceptor of Skirbek by the town of St. Botolph, and that at the instance of John Dyngley late brother thereof the late prior and the brethren of the Hospital demised that preceptory for life to the said John and William at a set yearly rent and for performance of divers charges, so that if the rent should be in arrear or those charges not be found it should be lawful for the prior and brethren again to enter and dispose of the same at pleasure, and that after the said John’s death, although the said William paid not those charges and alms, and although the representative of the Hospital during the vacancy thereof and the brethren did again enter the preceptory accordingly, and committed it to the said Stephen at the like rent etc., the said William by colour of the nomination aforesaid strove to disturb him upon his possession thereof, threatening by power to thrust him out, the king by writ ordered the late sheriff, if by inquisition or otherwise assured that the premises are true, to forbid the said William to make any attempt so to do by unlawful violence or power, telling him on the king’s behalf to sue in the Icing’s court for any right he had in the preceptory, if he should think fit ; and the said William after petitioned the king for revocation of that writ and whatsoever was thereby done, and for restitution of the preceptory with the issues and profits thereof taken by the said Stephen and his damages and costs, shewing that by colour of the said writ he was without process of law unlawfully put out of possession of the preceptory, wherein he has an estate for life, and the Icing ordered the now sheriff to give notice to John prior of the Hospital and to the said Stephen to be in chancery at a set day past in order to shew cause wherefore that ought not to be done ; and at the day appointed the parties appeared, the matter was examined and declared before the justices and others of the council learned 6 RICHARD II— Part I. 171 1382 . Membrane 16— cont. in the law, and deliberation had, and the said writ was revoked as aforesaid. Et erat patens. Oct. 27. To Robert Passelewe escheator in Yorkshire. Order in presence of Westminster, the next friends of John son of John de Hastynges, a minor in the king’s wardship, being cousin and one of the heirs of William de Cantihipe knight tenant in chief of the late king, and in presence of William la Zouche knight of full age, being the other cousin and heir, to assign and deliver to John Bussy and Maud his wife, who was wife of William de Cantilupe and after of Thomas de Kydale knight tenant of the heir of Henry de Bello Monte a minor in tie king’s wardship, dower of the manor of Farneham and all other lands of William de Cantilupe in Doketlofthous, Stavley and Bychehille, notwithstanding that when dower was lately assigned to her no inquisition had been taken after her said husband’s death, and no suit by her made for dower ; as for a fine paid by the said John Bussy the king has pardoned the trespass which he committed in taking her to wife, and the said Maud in marrying him without the king’s licence. By K., and for 40s. paid in the hanaper. Oct. 15. To Robert Tresilian and his fellows, justices appointed to hold pleas Westminster, before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and John Chaundos and Philippa his wife, namely whether John Bohun of Medhurst died seised of 40s. of rent and of the services of William de Skirbek, Henry Gounyldson, Robert son of John Hatclif, the prior of Syxhill, William de Belesby, Alice daughter of Robert de Maundevylle and the abbot of Wellehowe in Waltham, Belesby, Hatclif, Fenley and Wathe or no, to be taken before one of the king’s justices. By C. Membrane 15. To the warden of the change of London for the time being. Order of the issues of the change to pay to Stephen Rummylowe 6 d. a day for his wages as keeper of the king’s dies of gold and silver in the Tower of London and the city of Canterbury, and the arrears since the dies were delivered to him ; as on 16 November last the king by letters patent granted him that office during good behaviour, taking such wages as were paid to William de Hussebourne and John Salesbury deceased, who had that office by grant of the late king ; and the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer have certified in chancery that in the accounts of John de Thorp clerk, late warden of the change, it is found that he accounted for Qd. a day wages paid to the said William, and likewise after his death to John de Salesbury, and that other wardens before him accounted likewise. Et erat patens. Oct. 30. To Robert Swynfen escheator in Salop. Order to remove the Westminster, king’s hand and meddle no further with the manors of Watelesburgh, Heye, Bradeshulle and Hemme and the townships of Hynyton, Haberley, Stircheley and Kynerton, delivering to Elizabeth late the wife of Fulk Corbet of Morton knight any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Nov. 10. Westminster. 172 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 15— cont. at his death the said Fulk held the same as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of John Roden chaplain and others, and that they are held of others than the king. Nov. 16. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon Westminster, petition of Adam Rameseie the king’s esquire, to allow him 20 marks which the king has pardoned him in his farm due to the king for the manor of Somerton ; as his petition shews that after the death of John Auncell knight he took the manor for the farm which the deceased used to render, taking thereof 40 marks a year which aforetime he took of the receiver of Cornwall by grant of the king’s father, and that after taking that farm he was so much impoverished by a grievous murrain of all cattle in those parts that he owes 20 marks for the same at the exchequer for the last two years. By K. Nov. 3. To Thomas de Bradefeld escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to Westminster, remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with two carucates of land and 15.s. Sd. of rent in Caxton, delivering to Ellen late the wife of John Brux any issues thereof taken since her husband’s death ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said John, who on 13 July 4 Richard II was beheaded at Rameseye for treason by rising in insurrection, held the premises as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of John de Colne her father to them and the heirs of their bodies. Nov. 8. Order to the sheriff of Hertford to cause a coroner to be elected Westminster, instead of Adam Puffe of Berkhampstede, who is sick and aged. Oct. 26. Order to the sheriff of Leycester to cause a coroner to be elected Westminster, instead of John Charnels of Snarkeston, who is insufficiently qualified. Nov. 8. Order to the sheriff of Cornwall to cause a coroner to be elected Westminster, instead of Robert Daundell, who is infirm and aged. Oct. 26. Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a verderer in the forest of Westminster. Chuyt to be elected instead of Walter de Combe, who is dead. Nov. 8. Order to the sheriff of York to cause verderers in the forest of Westminster. Ingelwode to be elected instead of Adam Parvyng knight, John Warthewyk knight, John Stapilton, John Alaynby, Roger Salkeld and Andrew de Latoun, who are dead. Nov. 11. To William Sallowe escheator in Notynghamshire and Derbyshire. Westminster. Order to give Robert de Swylyngton and Margaret his wife, daughter and heir of Roger Belers knight, livery of two thirds of two knights’ fees in Ripple, Pentryche, Ulkerthorpe and Chillewelle held by the abbot of Derle and extended at 6/. 13s. 4 cl. a year, one knight’s fee in Hathirsegge held by Nicholas de Langeford at 61. 13s. 4 d., one knight’s fee in Asshovere held by Thomas de Reresby knight and the heirs of Ralph de Reresby at 10 marks, the fourth part of one knight’s fee in Asshovere held by Ralph de Wynfeld and the heirs of William de Wynfeld at 30s., two knights’ fees in Aunesley and elsewhere held by John de Aunesley knight at 12Z., the moiety of one knight’s fee in G RICHARD II— Part I. 173 1382 . Membrane 15— cont. Detheke, Shokthorn, Taunesley, Wakebrugge and Lee held by William Detheke, the heirs of William de Wakebrugge and other tenants at 41., the fourth part of one knight’s fee in Oxcroft held by the heirs of John Herys at 20s., all in Derbyshire, the fourth part, the moiety of a fourth part and the fortieth part of one knight’s fee in Boney held by the heirs of William Turkard, of Adam de Boney, William Fabian, William de Howeton, William Syward, John Elys, and Maud de Plomtre and by the prior of Ullescroft, the parson of Boney, William Abot and William de Rodyngton at 405., the moiety of one knight’s fee in Keworth held by Nicholas de Wydmerpole, John de Elme, Robert Bret, Robert Howelot, the abbot of Derley, John de Sutton, John Ja, William de Crophill, and John de Leeke at 605., the eighth part of one knight’s fee in Bradmere held by the prior of Lenton at 135. 4 d., the tenth part of one knight’s fee in Bradmere held by the heirs of Ralph Frankeleyn at 12s., and the fourth part of one knight’s fee in Barton held by the heirs of Robert Costantyn at 205. in Notynghamshire which, with the moiety of one knight’s fee in Kirkeby upon Wrethek held by Richard de Stokton and others at 10/., and the advowson of two thirds the priory of Kirkeby co. Leycester held by the prior of Kirkeby and extended at 20/. a year, the king with assent of John Rome clerk and Thomas de Glen’, attorneys of John Seintcler knight and Mary his wife late wife of the said Roger, has assigned to the said Robert and Margaret to her purparty of the knights’ fees etc. of her father. To George del Castelle escheator in Leycestershire. Order to deliver to Robert de Swylyngton knight and Margaret his wife the moiety of one knight’s fee in Kirkeby upon Wrethek extended at 12s. (sic) a year, and the advowson of two thirds the priory of Kirkeby extended at 20/., (tenants as above,) which the king has assigned to the said Margaret among other knights’ fees and advowsons of Roger Belers knight. To William Sallowe escheator in Derbyshire. Order to deliver in dower to John Seintcler knight and Mary his wife, late wife of Roger de Belers knight, one knight’s fee in Blakwell held by William de Chaworth and extended at 6Z. 135. 4 d. a year, the moiety of one knight’s fee in Ible held by the heirs of Thomas Bircheovere at 665 . 8c/., the fourth part of one knight’s fee in Brakenthwait held by the heirs of Richard de Wilughby at 305., the fourth part of one knight’s fee in Lee, Whetcroft and Morwode held by William de Kenerdesley and William de Rolcleston at 205., the eighth part of one knight’s fee in Ible held by the heirs of Ralph de Snyterton at 125., the eighth part of one knight’s fee in Moresburgh held by William Lvnacre at 125., and the third part of two knights’ fees in Pentrych, Ulkerthorpe and Chilwelle held by the abbot of Derley at 665 . 8 d., which, with one knight’s fee in Thrussyngton held by the heirs of Henry de Notyngham at 10/. and the advowson of a third part of the priory of Kirkeby in Leycestershire held by the prior of Kirkeby and extended at 10/. a year, the king with assent of William Pamplioun and John Okeham clerk, attorneys of Robert de Swylyngton knight and Margaret his wife daughter and heir of the said Roger, has assigned to the said John and Mary. 174 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 15— cont. To George de Castell’ escheator in Leycestershire. Order to deliver in dower to John Seintclere knight and Mary his wife one knight’s fee in Thrussyngton and the advowson of a third part of Kirkeby jDriory (tenants and extents as above), which the king has assigned to them among other knights’ fees and advowsons of Roger Belers. Nov. 28. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order, upon petition of Thomas Westminster. Phillipp, William de Duresme and John Slegill burgesses of Newcastle upon Tyne, not to omit by reason of any liberty to dearrest and deliver to them, by mainprise of the said Thomas and John, three ships of theirs arrested at Lenne, and the goods and wares wherewith they are laded, giving notice in chancery in the quinzaine of St. Hilary next how he has executed this order; as at the suit of the said burgesses, who averred before the king and council that the said ships touching at Lenne are by the mayor and bailiffs unlawfully arrested, the king commanded the mayor and bailiffs to dearrest and deliver the same to them, certifying in chancery any cause wherefore they ought not so to do, or themselves to be in chancery at the quinzaine of St. Martin last to answer concerning what should then be laid before them ; and now the said burgesses have shewn the king that the mayor and bailiffs have taken no heed so to do, and the said Thomas and John have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 400/. to give up to the mayor and bailiffs the said ships, good and wares or the value thereof, in case the same are lawfully arrested. MEMBRANE 14. Nov. 15. To John Organ and Walter Sibille collectors in the port of London Westminster, of the subsidy of 6held without great cost, King Edward I by letters patent, confirmed by the Icing, granted that all men of the said ports, and all avowing themselves of the liberty thereof and willing to enjoy the same, should contribute every man according to his means to perform the king’s service concerning his ships at his com¬ mand ; and in consideration that disputes arose touching the general words therein, namely every man according to his means, by counsel of the prelates, earls, barons and commons in parliament in 1 Edward III the late king by letters patent, likewise confirmed by the king, granted that all men of the said ports and the others aforesaid should so contribute of all their goods and chattels without the said liberty and within, and should be compelled so to do by the mayors and jurats of the ports and by the constable of Dovorre castle if need be, and that goods and chattels of the barons and others without the liberty or within taxed for that purpose should not be taxed [towards] tallages or other charges with goods of foreigners ; and in the parliament holden in 15 Edward III it was debated and agreed that the said barons and others of that liberty should be quit of all tallages and charges granted by the commons in respect of their goods within the liberty and without for which they were bound to contribute and did contribute as aforesaid. Membrane 6. To the sheriffs of London. Order to give John Dunmowe yeoman of the larder of the late king’s household livery of a messuage in the parish of St. Gregory by St. Pauls in the city of London, which was of John Marreys ; as for his good service the late king gave him the same, being in his hand by reason of debts wherein John Marreys at his death was bound to the king, and extended at 60s. a year, to hold for life in case it should so long remain in the king’s hand without rendering aught to the king ; and after at the petition of John Dunmow'e, shewing that although for no small time he w r as in seisin thereof, by colour of letters patent surreptitiously obtained, whereby on 5 July 5 Richard II the keeping of the same was committed to one John Marreys now living for a set yearly rent, he is unlawfully thrust out, the king ordered the sheriffs to give John Marreys notice to be in chancery at a set day now past to shew cause wherefore that commission ought not to be revoked and the messuage restored to John Dunmowe with the issues since the said date ; at which day the parties appeared, and John Marreys alleged that he holds the messuage of the king to farm and without the king ought not to answer, craving the king’s aid, which w r as granted him, and a day given them at the quinzaine of Martinmas, telling John Dunmowe to sue for licence to proceed in the cause ; at which day the parties appeared, the matter w r as examined and declared before the justices and others of the council learned in the law and deliberation had, and it w r as determined that the commission to John Marreys should be revoked. To John Organ and Walter Sibille, lately appointed by themselves and their deputies in the port of London and in singular the ports and 192 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 6 — cont. places on either side the Thames from thence to Gravesende and Tillebury and at those places to levy the subsidy of 2s. upon every tun of wine and 6d. in the pound upon woollen cloths and all other merchandise exported and imported, wool, hides and woolfells excepted, granted by the lords and commons in the parliament last holden at Westminster in 5 Richard II. Order to deliver to Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his deputy, all moneys in their hands, and from time to time as by him required all hereafter arising from the said subsidy, to be by him laid out upon the safe guard of the strait between Dovorre and Calais and of the sea in the northern parts, although in their commission it is contained that they shall deliver the same to John Philipot and Hugh Fastolf chief receivers of the same ; as it is by the king and council agreed that all such moneys levied in London and from thence to Suthampton shall be delivered to the said Robert for the purpose aforesaid. Bj 7 C. The like to the following : Stephen Holt and Richard atte Halle collectors in the port of Cicestre and from thence along the sea coast to Wynchelse and Portesmouth. Peter Reede and John atte Halle collectors in the port of Dovorre, from thence to Wynchelse and at Wynchelse. John Ropere and Thomas Elys collectors in the port of Sandewich and from thence to Gravesende and Dovorre. Afterwards, on 18 January, a like writ was addressed to John Organ and Walter Rauf collectors in the port of London. To William del Bothe and John de Werk collectors in the port of Berewic upon Tweed. Like order, mutatis mutandis, to pay the money to Walter Fitz Wauter admiral of the fleet to the northward, to whom it is agreed that all moneys from the mouth of the Thames to the northward shall be delivered for the safe guard of the sea in the northern parts. By C. The like to the following : William de Spaigne and William Thymmelby collectors in the port of St. Botolph and from thence to Grymesby and Wysbeche. Thomas Drewe and John Grantham collectors in the port of Lenne and from thence to Blakeney and Wysbeche. Robert Waleys and Geoffrey Starlyng collectors in the port of Gippewich and from thence to Tilbury. Alexander Fastolf and John Elys collectors in the port of Great Jernemuth and from thence to Gippewich and Blakeney. Robert de Selby and Thomas Waplyngton collectors in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull and from thence to Grymesby and Scardeburgh. John Bulkham and Sampson Hardynge collectors in the port of Newcastle upon Tyne and from thence to Berewic upon Tweed and Scardeburgh. Dec. 3. To Robert de Selby and Thomas Waplyngton collectors in the Westminster, port of Kyngeston upon Hulle of the subsidy of 6 d. in the pound. Order from the date of the grant to levy the same so long as they shall be collectors from natives and aliens, although lately the king 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 193 1382 . Nov. 28. Westminster. Nov. 16. Westminster. Nov. 15. Westminster. Membrane 6— cont. ordered them to receive it upon all goods of merchants of Almain imported and exported since that date, and to put the money in safe deposit for which they would answer, so that it should not be spent nor converted to any uses until by the council debate should be had whether by virtue of the liberties granted to them by charters of former kings, confirmed by the king, the said merchants ought to be quit, or to be therewith charged ; as now it is by the council determined that such subsidy shall be paid upon goods of all merchants, native and alien, of whatsoever estate, condition or country. The like to the following : William de Spaigne and William Thymelby collectors in the port of St. Botolph. Thomas Drewe and John Grantham collectors in the port of Lenne. Alexander Fastolf and John Elys collectors in the port of Great Jernemuth. To Roger de la Chaumbre escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a messuage and 30 acres of land in Suthwyk, delivering to Eleanor late the wife of John Knyvet knight and to Margery their daughter any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death the said John held the same of others than the Mng, as jointly enfeoffed with them by gift of Thomas de Morton vicar of Suthwyk. To the same. Like order concerning 6| acres of land in Suthwyk which the said John held as jointly enfeoffed with the said Eleanor by gift of Richard de Lincoln, 12J acres by gift of John de Littelbury, 2 acres 1 rood by gift of John Bell and Elizabeth his wife, 23 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow in Suthwyk, Wode Neuton, Fodr}mgeye and Cotherstoke, and 20 acres of land in the manor of Deenthorp by gift of William Elys and Joan his wife. To Thomas de Bradefeld escheator in Cambridgeshire. Like order concerning 3s. 10 \d. of rent in Conyton which the said John held as jointly enfeoffed with the said Eleanor by gift of Richard Leffeyn and Margery his wife b}^ fine levied in the king’s court. To Roger de la Chambre escheator in Roteland. Like order con¬ cerning 17| acres of land in Kasterton and half an acre of meadow in Ketene which the said John held as jointly enfeoffed with the said Eleanor by gift of John Spicer of Staunford and Alice his wife by fine levied in the late king’s court. To the collectors of the great custom in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order to suffer no merchants native or alien until further order to take over wool, woolfells or hides to any foreign ports save the town of Calais. By C. The like to the collectors in the port of St. Botolph. To the mayor of the city of London. Order to deliver to John Merewelle and John de Ellerton serjeants at arms James Scoteler of Wt. 32813. cr 13 194 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . 1383 . Jan. 22. Westminster. Jan. 29. Westminster. Membrane 6— cont. Flanders and all his goods and chattels, under arrest in the mayor’s custody by command of the council. By C. Membrane 5. To Robert Parys escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to give John Saferay of Stowe Cumquy livery of all his lands taken into the king’s hand by Ralph Wykes late escheator, and the issues and profits thereof since 22 November 5 Richard II, on which date the king pardoned him for treasons, felonies and trespasses committed in the insurrections of May, June and July then last for which he was indicted, and any outlawries published against him, restoring of the king’s gift his goods and chattels appraised at 201 2s. 6| d., although forfeit for that cause, provided he was not one of the principals in the manslaughter of the archbishop, the treasurer or the chief justice, in burning the Savoye or the house of Clerkenwelle, or in the manslaughter of the prior of Bury, so that henceforth he shall be of good behaviour, and shall stand to right in the king’s court if any will bring a cause against him ; and he has found before the sheriff and coroners security for his good behaviour, as appears by certificate of the sheriff sent into chancery, and although indicted for certain misprisions in time of the insurrection and put in exigents, wherefore his goods and chattels were forfeit, it seems reasonable to the king, the justices and others of the council learned in the law that his lands shall be restored, for that he is not outlawed, as appears by the record and process before Hugh la Souche and his fellows, justices appointed in Cambridgeshire to chastise the insurgents, which the king has caused to come before him in chancery. To John Wydevylle escheator in Norhamptonshire and Roteland. Order to take of John son of John Knyvet knight security for payment of his relief, and to give him seisin of two assarts called Stokwelle and the Hoo co. Norhampton containing 30 acres, and two assarts called ‘ Longwelle syke ’ and ‘ Longhegge ’ co. Norhampton, and to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with divers other lands in both counties, delivering to him any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned bv inquisition, taken by John Carnelle late escheator, that John the father at his death held the first assarts of the king to fee farm, rendering 10-s. a year, and divers lands of others than the king, and after by another inquisition, taken by Roger de la Chambre late escheator, that he held the other assarts of the king by the service of 10s. a year for all services, and divers lands of others than the king, and that John the son is his next heir and of full age ; and the Icing has taken his fealty. To William de Skipwyth the younger, escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a messuage and four bovates of land in Southormesby, delivering to John son of John Knyvet knight any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death John the father held no lands in that county in chief, but held the premises of others than the king, and that John the son etc. (as above). To John Bredeford escheator in Essex. Like order concerning a messuage, 140 acres of land, 6 acres of meadow, 2 acres of pasture, 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 105 1383 . Membrane 5— cont. 8 acres of wood and 13s. 4 d. of rent in Steeple Bumstede ( ad Turrim) ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Nicholas Fitz Richard late escheator, that John Knyvet knight held the premises of others than the king. Membrane 4. Jan. 24. To John Wydvyle escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to take Westminster, the fealty of Eleanor late the wife of John Knyvet knight, and to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Hale, a messuage and 50 acres of land and meadow in Suthwyk and Piriho, the meadow being called Babholm, and half a virgate of land in Fodryngeye, delivering to her any issues thereof taken ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by John Carnelle late escheator, that the said John at his death held that manor and advowson in chief by the service of 9s. a year as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of Peter Holt made in 22 Edward III, and other the premises as jointly enfeoffed with her of others than the king, and that John his son is his next heir and of full age, and upon petition of the said Eleanor, because she produced no charters or writings witnessing those feoffments as the manner is, in consideration that in case she were not jointly enfeoffed the king would take the issues of the premises from John Knyvet’s death until his son should obtain livery, the king ordered the sheriff to give John the son notice to be in chancery on the morrow of St. Hilary last to shew cause where¬ fore the king’s hand ought not to be removed thereform ; at which day he came not, wherefore it was determined that the king’s hand should be removed, and the issues delivered to the said Eleanor. Feb. 13. To Robert de Parys escheator in Cambridgeshire. Like order Westminster. ( omitting fealty ) in regard to 20 acres of land in Conyngton, upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by Ralph Wyke late escheator, that John Knyvet held the same of others than he king as jointly enfeoffed with the said Eleanor. Membrane 3. Jan. 7. To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at Westminster. Westminster on Monday in the third week of Lent, with the clause premunientes ; reciting the subjugation of great part of Flanders by Charles of France, his scheme to besiege Calais, and the king’s purpose of sailing to oppose him. By K. and C. Vacated , because upon the dorse. Feb. 8. To the bailiff or farmer of the manor of Staundon for the time Westminster, being. Order to pay to John de Massyngham one bushel of wheat a week, of London measure, and the arrears since 28 January last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of Lionel duke of Clarence, granting to the said John his yeoman one bushel a week for life of the said manor. Et erat patens. Feb. 7. To archbishops etc. and all ecclesiastical persons holding dignity Westminster, or office whatsoever, notaries public and others to whom etc. Prohibition of any attempt which may tend to contempt of the king 196 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383. Mcmbrane 3— cont. or to impair his right of presentation to the church of St. Mary Feltewelle ; as that church being lately void and in his gift, the king presented Alan Leverton his clerk, who was instituted and inducted ; and now he is informed that certain men striving to impair the effect of that presentation and to disturb the said Alan, have in contempt of the king made inhibitions, citations, appeals, inductions etc. to the prejudice of the crown. Et erat patens. Jan. 28. To A. archbishop of York. Notification that William archbishop of Westminster. Canterbury, the prelates and clergy of that province, have granted the king a tenth of their benefices, and order and request, in consideration of the grievous perils of the church and realm, to call a convocation in the church of St. Peter York at Easter or another early date, and to move the clergy to grant a tenth or equivalent subsidy ; reminding the archbishop of a writ to him addressed on 24 September last with like request and command. By K. and C. [Feeder a. ] Feb. 14. To the sheriff of Norffolk for the time being. Order of the issues Westminster, or farm of the hundred of [Holt*] to pay to William Geddyng the king’s serjeant, one of the yeomen of his buttery, 10 marks a year for life and the arrears since 28 October last, according to the king’s grant to him of that date for good service. Et erat patens. Feb. 16. To the chamberlain of Suthwales and the auditors of accounts Westminster, there for the time being. Order to suffer Simon de Burley the king’s knight, and his executors for two years after his decease, to have the castle and commote of Emelyn Huckuth co. Kermerdyn with all liberties, rents etc., taking all fines, amercements, ransoms and casual profits arising of tenants dwelling therein as well before the justices in eyre as before the steward or other the long’s ministers, by himself, his steward or representative to hear and determine all pleas of the crown and other pleas whatsoever there pertaining to the princes of Wales according to law and the custom of the country, to sell and give escheats and forfeitures within the commote, saving the king’s heritage, and to have all advowsons there pertaining to the said princes during that term, according to the long’s grant of 2 May last. Et erat patens. Jan. 21. To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order, upon petition of Westminster. John Charneye whom the king lately ordered them to admit to exercise the office of coroner in that city, to admit Henry de Shelford to exercise the same for one month from this date or until further order, first taking of the said Henry an oath for his good behaviour so long as he shall stand in office ; as the said John has shewn the long that he must needs be occupied for some time about other business. Jan. 26. To Alan de Stokes keeper of the great wardrobe. Order to deliver Westminster, to Robert bishop of London the chancellor that which belongs to him of the fee for wax by reason of his office from 20 September * The name of the hundred is omitted ; but see Calendar of Patent Rolls, p. 179. 6 RICHARD II,— Part I. 197 1383 . Membrane 3— cont. last, when he began to keep the inn of chancery, so long as he shall stand in office. Membrane 2. Jan. 28. To William la Zouche of Haryngworth farmer of Caine co. Wiltesir. Westminster. Order so long as he shall be farmer thereof to pay to Thomas de Morwelle 151. a year for life and the arrears since 30 May 1 Richard II, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of the late king, granting to the said Thomas for good service to himself and Queen Philippa 15 l. a year for life by the hands of William la Zouche of Haryngworth, father of the said William, or of other the tenants of that farm for the time being. Et erat patens. Jan. 30. To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of Westminster, the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order on sight etc. to arrest divers persons of the king’s enemies of France in a ship or barge which was driven by a storm within the Isle of Tanet and taken by divers the king’s subjects there as he has learned, to put them under safe custody for winch he will answer, to make inquisition into whose hands the vessel and the goods therein came and in whose hands they are, and to take them into the king’s hand and safe keep them until it shall be by the council debated whether they ought to pertain to the king or to liis said subjects and until further order, warning all such as would claim aught in the said persons, vessel or goods to sue with the council if they think fit; and writ de intendendo to all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs etc. whom it may concern, within liberties and without, in favour of the constable etc. By C. Et erat patens. Feb. 14. To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, or to his Westminster, chancellor in that duchy. Order, upon petition of Daniel de Mare, Cosmatus Dorya, Humphrey Pynellus and John de Garle merchants of Genoa ( Janua) who have their conversation in the city of London, and because of the alliance between the king and the Genoese by reason whereof he reckons them his friends, to give a commission to certain discreet officers of the duchy or other trusty subjects thereof and to John de Orwelle the king’s serjeant at arms to take information as best and most speedily they may by inquisitions, examinations etc. touching the full truth of the matter, and especially concerning a great ship of Genoa called a ‘ carrak,’ laded with divers merchandise of theirs and of other merchants their fellow citizens of great value, which was by a storm driven out of its course and at last grounded upon the sand not far from land of the abbey of St. Mary Fourneux in the duchy, and concerning all goods and wares of Genoese merchants therein, the price or value thereof, the names of those who carried away any part of them and to whose hands it came, and all other the circum¬ stances, and commission to arrest the said ship and all other goods and wares of the Genoese wherever found, or the value or price thereof and, first contenting the men of those parts for any travail or expense about the salvage of the same, to deliver them to Julian Cybus merchant of Genoa or to Lewis Jambone of Genoa master or owner (patronus) of the ship, with writ of aid in favour of uch commissioners addressed to the sheriff of Lancaster and other the 198 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . Membrane 2— cont. ministers, officers and subjects of the duchy, directing them honourably to entreat the master or owner, merchants and seamen of the ship as friends of the realm, and when the business is over to suffer them to pass whither they will with the ship and goods ; as the complaint of the petitioners shews that the said goods, whereof great part was salved by travail of the merchants and seamen and of others, are by men of those parts eloigned and dispersed, although the said Lewis, the merchants and seamen escaped alive wherefore the same might not be called wreck, and that in contempt of the king those men have taken no heed to make restitution, although he and the merchants are ready to content them for the salvage ; and the petitioners and another Genoese, namely the son of the said Lewis who is to come to the king and council on behalf of his father and the merchants, being before the council examined and sworn, have expressly averred that the said ship and all goods therein are goods of theirs and of other Genoese, as they are ready to prove. By C. [ Foedera .] Feb. 20. To the mayor of Lincoln, and to the bailiffs and true men of that Westminster, city. Order to suffer Queen Anne’s men of the manor of Kirketon in Lyndesey, if the same be of the ancient demesne of the crown, to be quit of toll upon their goods and property in the said city, releasing any distress made upon them ; as according to the custom heretofore observed and approved men of the said demesne are and ought to be quit thereof throughout the realm. Feb. 5. To Thomas Morreux constable of the Tower of London, and to his Westminster, lieutenant there. Order to receive Walter Corneu from him who shall deliver him, and to keep him in safe custody in the Tower until further order. By C. Feb. 6. To the same. Order to have in chancery at Westminster this instant Westminster. Saturday Walter Corneu, who is in his custody in the Tower at the king’s command, and this writ. By C. 1382 . Nov. 26. To John Wydeville escheator in Roteland. Order to take of Westminster. Margery who was wife of Thomas de Burton knight an oath etc., and in presence of John de Basynges knight, to whom the king has committed the wardship of her husband’s lands until the lawful age of the heir, to assign her dower thereof. To Edmund Giffard escheator in Berkshire. Order to assign dower to the said Margery, of wiiom the king has commanded John Wydeville to take an oath etc. 1383 . Feb. 24. To the receiver, farmer, bailiff or other the king’s minister of Westminster. Walyngford for the time being. Order to pay to Richard de Exton 10k a year of the profits and revenues of his office and the arrears since 22 March 1 Richard II, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of Edward prince of Wales, granting for good service 10k a year for life as aforesaid to the said Richard his yeoman, being his avener. Et erat patens. Feb. 21. Order to the sheriff of Lincoln to cause a coroner to be elected Westminster, instead of William Haxay, who is insufficiently qualified. 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 199 1383 Membrane 2— cont. Feb. 3. Like order to the sheriff of Dorset for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of Robert atte Boure, who is insufficiently qualified. Feb. 6. Like order to the sheriff of Middlesex for election of a coroner Westminster, instead of Giles Pykeman, who is insufficiently qualified. Jan. 28. Like order to the sheriff of Lincoln for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of Nicholas Conyng’, who is insufficiently qualified. Jan. 20. Like order to the sheriff of Derby for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of Henry de Shelford, who is dead. Like order to the sheriff of Wiltesir for election of a coroner instead of Robert Bont of New Sarum, who is dead. Feb. 12. Like order to the sheriff of Cornwall for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of Matthew Bryt of Bochym, who is infirm and aged. Feb. 8. Like order to the same sheriff for election of a coroner instead of Westminster. John Penkevelle, who is infirm etc. Jan. 16. Like order to the sheriff of Roteland for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of Robert de Whitewelle of Keten, who is sick and aged. Jan. 17. Like order to the sheriff of Essex for election of a coroner instead Westminster, of John de Bredeford of Bokkyng, who is engaged on divers business of the king in that county. Membrane l . Feb. 26. To the keeper of the king’s forest this side Trent, or to his several Westminster, representatives in the forests between the budges o x orc ^ Staunford, and to the sheriff of Huntingdon for the time being Order from 22 January 5 Richard II, the date of her coronation, to suffer Queen Anne to use and enjoy the liberties and privileges hereinafter mentioned, and by herself, her bailiffs and ministers to levy all fines ransoms, amercements and other profits of all assarts, wastes and purprestures in the said forests and of the men and tenants of t ie same, delivering estreats thereof to her bailiffs and ministers, and order to the sheriff to notify and make proclamation of this command when need be ; as among other castles, lands etc. to her assigned by the king in dower and otherwise for life, he has assigned to her the assai s etc. aforesaid, granting that therein she shall have the return of all the king’s writs, the summonses thereof, all fines etc. of the men and tenants of the lands so assigned and of the fees thereof, all forfeited issues, and all that may pertain to the king for the year and a c ay and waste, for forfeitures and murders in his courts whatsoever adjudged as well before the king and in chancery as before the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer, the justices in eyre for common pleas and pleas of the forest, the steward and marshal of the household and other justices and ministers whatsoever, so that by her bailiffs and ministers she may levy the same by estreats of such justices or of the exchequer to be to them delivered by the sheriffs ; and that she shall have the chattels of felons and fugitives m le said lands etc. El erat patens. 200 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . March 3. Westminster. March 4. Westminster. 1382 . June 27. Westminster. June 28. Westminster. Membrane 1— cont. To the reeve, bailiff, farmer or receiver of the manor of Grand Pount for the time being. Order to pay to William Corby the king’s yeoman 10k a year and the arrears since 1 February 51 Edward III, on which date the king while prince by letters patent, confirmed by him on 30 May 1 Richard II, granted the said Richard for good service the office of constable of Lanceton castle for life, and for his wages and fees 10k a year upon the profits of the said manor. Et erat patens. To the receiver in Cornwall for the time being. Order to pay to William Corby 10k a year for life so long as John Sully the Icing’s knight shall live, and the arrears since 22 March 1 Richard II, on which date the Icing confirmed letters patent of Edward prince of Wales previously confirmed by the Icing while prince, granting the said William for life 10k a year of the issues of the manor of Bradenynch co. Devon, and upon information that by reason of an annuity of 40k upon the profits of the said manor taken by the said John by grant of the said prince, confirmed by the king, he might not so take that sum, the king granted that he should take it by the hands of the said receiver, so that if he should overlive the said John he should then take it upon the profits of the said manor, and this grant should be annulled. Et erat patens. Membrane 33 d. John Walssh of London ‘ goldsmyth ’ to John Bosham of London * mercer ’ and Felicia his wife and to the heirs of John Bosham. Quitclaim with warranty of a moiety of two messuages, 16 acres of land and 10 acres of meadow in Kentisshetoun and the parishes of St. Clement Danes without New Temple bar and St. Giles of the Lepers without Old Temple bar London, which they had by gift of the said John Walssh and Margaret his wife by fine levied in the king’s court. Witnesses : James Lyons, John Frensh, William Pecche, Richard Cooke of St. Giles, William Fote. Dated Westminster, Monday the eve of Midsummer 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 25 June. Peter de Veel knight to John Ravenser clerk of the hanaper of chancery. Recognisance for 4k, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Gloucestershire. William Wolseley archpriest of Ulcombe co. Kent to Roger Asshby rector of St. Peter Dovere and John Parys of the same. Bond in 32 marks payable at Dovere at Christmas next. Dated 27 June at the beginning of 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June. William ‘ Onthehille ’ of Grendon to John de Sutton of Fakenham and Joan his wife. Recognisance for 100s., to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire. William de Burgh of Athelokston to John Marmyoun knight lord of Tanfeld, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of a moiety of the manor 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 201 2382. Membrane 33 d — cont. of Little Langton upon Swale, which moiety William de Burgh uncle of the said William had by grant of John Folvylle knight and Joan his wife by fine levied in the late king’s court in 34 Edward III. Witnesses : John de Nevylle lord of Raby, Richard Lescrope knight then chancellor, Henry Lescrope knight, William de Skipwyth knight, Roger de Fulthorp knight, John de Hermesthorp rector of Bedale, Thomas Ranyard rector of Wath, Robert de Garton clerk. Dated Tanfeld, 1 July 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 July. July 12. John Roos yeoman of the lung’s wardrobe for good service is sent Westminster, to the prior and convent of Okeburne, to have such maintenance of that house as William de la Garderobe deceased keeper of the king’s lions had. By p.s. [2301.] July 15. John de Hexham to John de Lincoln clerk. Recognisance for Westminster. 10/., to be levied etc. in Northumberland. June 30. To the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury. Writ of supersedeas Westminster, in favour of Thomas Seintleger, whom at the suit of Hugh Merston of Sydyngburne, averring threats, the king lately ordered the abbot to cause to come before him, and to compel to find mainpernors, and in case of refusal to commit to gaol until he would so do ; as William Makenade and Richard Seintcler have mainperned in chancery that he shall do the said Hugh no hurt or harm. The like to the said abbot, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Richard Seintcler by mainprise of Thomas Seintleger and John son of Richard Seintclere. The like to the said abbot, mutatis mutandis, in favour of John son of Richard Seintclere by mainprise of Thomas Seintleger and Richard Seintclere. July 12. Walter Elys of Dovorre to the archbishop of Canterbury and the Westminster, prior of Dovorre. Recognisance for 40/., to be levied etc. in Kent. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said Walter cause or procure no hurt or harm, wrong or trouble to the prior or any of the monks, their men or servants, in their persons, possessions or goods. July 18. Robert de Muskham clerk to Robert de Knolles knight. Recog- Westminster. nisance for 140/., to be levied etc. in Essex. Cancelled on payment. July 16. To the sheriff of Somerset. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. John Fitelton, John Fauntleroy, John Sparwe and John Lepynforde of Somerset, in favour of Thomas Cotyete, Thomas Crau, William Rowe, Robert Stephen, Robert Morlegh, John Persoun, John \adel, William Yadel, Walter Court, Walter But, John Sely and Nicholas Drake at suit of Peter de Courtenay knight for trespass ; and order to set free the defendants or any of them if taken. Membrane 32 d. Nicholas Brynkeworthe of the county of Suthampton, cousin and heir of Thomas Waryn of Overton in the said county, to 202 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. Membrane 32 d — cont. Richard Horne, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Henton Au marie ; and to the said Richard and Elizabeth his wife and the heirs and assigns of Elizabeth of a messuage, a mill, 20 acres of land and 6 acres of meadow in Rrutford and Alwardbury co. Wiltesir sometime of Oliver Harnham and William Gilberd. Witnesses : John Buttestliorne, Henry le Olde, John Waryn, Nicholas Wodeliulle, Oliver Harnham, John Tomere, John Bevyn. Dated 15 June 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 June this year. William Brynkeworth of the county of Suthampton, cousin of Thomas Waryn (as above), to Richard Horne, his heirs and assigns, and to the said Richard and Elizabeth his wife, the heirs and assigns of Elizabeth. Like quitclaim. Witnesses and date (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 June this year. Richard Horn of Brutford and Nicholas Brynkewortli of Bishops Sutton co. Suthampton. Indenture made 23 June 6 Richard II, being the defeasance of a statute merchant in 40Z. made by the said Richard before William de Walleworth knight mayor of the staple of Westminster, upon condition that a yearly rent of 100s. of the manor of Henton Aumarle by him granted to the said Nicholas for life shall be truly paid, but if the same be one month in arrear and the said Richard, his heirs or the tenants of that manor shall not content the said Nicholas or his assigns of double within three days after, the said statute shall be put in execution, so that after the death of Nicholas the same shall be delivered again to Richard or his executors if the rent be fully paid. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Nicholas, 23 June. John de Plays knight to William de Beauchaump, John Marmyoun, John de Burgh and Stephen de Hales (Halys) knights, Edmund Gurnay, John de Lincoln clerk, Henry parson of Foulmere, William Smethe parson of Knapton and Simon Baret of Hecham, theii heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Feltwelle co. Norffolk. Witnesses : Richard de Holdiche, Osbert de Mundeford, John de Tyd, John (de) Bodeneye, John Cranewys. Dated Feltwelle, 18 June 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June this year. John de Plays knight and William Smethe clerk to William de Beauchaump etc. (as the last, omitting William Smethe). Chaiter with warranty of the manor and advowson of Mundeford. Witnesses (as the last). Dated Mundeford, 18 June 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June this year. July 2. John Bereford of Hendon co. Middlesex, John Kent of London Westminster. ‘ bocher ’ and John Hale of Hendon to Robert de Muskham parson of Overe. Recognisance for 20 1., to be levied etc. in Middlesex. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by John de Burton clerk, one of the said Robert’s executors. John Chilterne to John Cheyne knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents etc. which he sometime 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 203 1382 . July 11. Westminster. Membrane 32 d — cont. had in Isenhamstede Cheyne co. Bukingham. Witnesses : Philip de Vache, John de la Hay knights, Thomas Lude, Thomas de Agmotysham, Robert Boxford alderman of I arndon warde in the city of London, Nicholas de la Hoo, John Thorne. Dated London, 27 July 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment at London on Saturday after St. Matthias last before Edmund Burdened, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year. William de Norwiche, son and heir of David de Norwiche sometime citizen and saddler of London, to Margaret wife of John Morwelle his mother, her heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all lands etc. in the city of Lincoln sometime of David his father. Dated London, Thursday the eve of St. Thomas the Apostle 4 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 8 July this year. Philip la Vache knight, Richard de Abberbury knight, Robert Barree of Totehale, Robert Foulmer clerk and Thomas atte Broke clerk to Thomas atte Lude, William Nafferton and Thomas Galyan. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire. Cancelled on payment , acknowledged by William de Nafferton. Richard Whulton, late son of Thomas Whulton of the county of Suthampton, to William de Wykeham bishop of Winchester, his heirs and assigns. Grant and quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents etc. in the parishes of Burgh Clere, Newtown and High Clere sometime of Thomas his father. Dated 20 May 48 Edward III. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 July this year. Membrane 31 d. Peter Gynan clerk to John Bures citizen and draper of London, John Loneye citizen and mercer, Robert Lepere clerk, William Cressewyke of London and Robert Rykdoun of Wytham, theii heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Estwarlee Semeles co. Essex, purchased by the parties of John de Fyfliyde citizen and mercer of London by fine levied in the king’s court in 5 Richard II. Dated London, 28 June 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June. Thomas de Thelwalle clerk to Richard de Treton clerk and to his executors. Gift of all Ins goods moveable and immovable. Dated London, 30 June 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 June. Hufdi de Segrave knight to William de Coggeshale knight, John Hawkewode the elder, Robert Rykedoun, John Sergeant and Robert Lyndeseye citizen of London, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Gosfeld and all lands, rents etc. in Gosfeld, Hengham Sibille and Wethersfeld co. Essex sometime of William de Lyston and late of Richard Lyouns citizen of London, which the said William and the others had by feoffment of Thomas de Oldyngton, Andrew de Burnham, John Kent, William de Pontfreyt 204 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . July 12. Westminster. June 27. Westminster, Membrane 31 d — cont. clerks and Walter de Chipenkam. Dated London, Wednesday the morrow of Midsummer 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 July. Nicholas de Carreu and Nicholas Heryng’ to John de Burle, Simon de Burle, Richard de Burle knights and Baldwin de Radyngton esquire, then’ heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Parrok by Graveshende co. Kent. Witnesses : John de Cobeham lord of Cobeham knight, Thomas Shardelowe, John Tewdre, Richard Pope. Dated London, 4 July 6 Richard II. [/See p.s. 2317.] Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July. John Loneye citizen and mercer of London to John Bures citizen and draper, Robert Lepere clerk, William Cressewyke of London and Robert Rikedoun. Quitclaim of the manor of Estwarle Semeles co. Essex. Dated Estwarle, Thursday after Midsummer 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July. Nicholas Carreu the elder and Henry de Meddebourne to Richard de Debdale, rector of Bow church London, John de Shuldham and John Wederhale chaplains, their heirs and -assigns. Charter of all lands, rents, reversions etc. in Edelmeton, Totenham and Shordiche co. Middlesex which the said Nicholas and Henry had by feoffment of Thomas Kyng of Totenham, cousin and heir of John Bernes late citizen and afderman of London. Dated Shordiche, 1 July 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 July. Richard de Hamerton, Thomas del Hawe and Thomas de Knolle to Thomas Sayvil. Recognisance for 70 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. Cancelled on payment. Philip la Vache knight to Margery de Molyns. Recognisance for 100Z., to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire. Robert Goshalm, son of Robert Goshalm of Essex, to John de Burle, Simon de Burle, Richard de Burle knights and Baldwin de Radynton, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all the lands, rents etc. in the parishes of Graveshende, Milton, Northflete and Swanescompe co. Kent late of Thomas de Graveshende knight, which came to the grantor as his purparty after Iris father’s death. Witnesses : John lord of Cobham, Thomas de Cobham knights, John Tudre, Richard Pope, John Mokkynge. Dated Graveshende, 14 July 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 July. To the sheriff of York. Order on sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made of the grant made by the lords and commons in the parliament last summoned at Westminster of a subsidy of 2s. upon every tun of wine imported, and of a smaller vessel containing vine in proportion, and of 6 d. in the pound over and above the customs and subsidies heretofore due upon all manner of merchandise, woollen cloths and other, exported and imported, wool, hides and woolfells excepted, from 21 May last until Michaelmas and thenceforward for 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 205 1382 . July 2. Westminster. July 8. Westminster. Membrane 31 d — cont. two years, so that the money be laid out wholly upon the safe guard of the sea ; and writ of aid in favour of Hugh Fastolf one of the principal receivers of the same, appointed with John Philippot and his deputies to take order for the safe guard of the sea in the northern parts. The like to the following : The sheriff of Northumberland. The sheriff of Lincoln. The sheriff of Norffolk and Suffolk. The sheriff of Essex. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Palmer of Yorkshire, John Oxenthwait of Westmorland, John Samford of Somerset and John Bernelle of Devon, in favour of John Aslakby at suit of Walter Payne averring threats. To Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland, John Marmyoun, William de Skypwyth, Roger de Fulthorp, Thomas Thurkyll, John Elys, John de Rouclif and John de Sadyngton, justices appointed to make inquisition in Yorkshire upon complaint of John de Berden of York that Thomas de Burton of Ingerthorp, John Smyth of Ingerthorp, Robert Whiteside of Ingerthorp, Robert de Brumton, John de Farnham, Thomas Wynterburne and Richard Smyth of Ingerthorp• and other evildoers by force of arms broke his close at Leonardburton, burnt liis houses there, took and carried away 24 oxen, 16 kine and 400 sheep of his, price 100Z., and goods and chattels to the value of 200Z. etc., and to hear and determine that trespass. Writ of supersedeas omnino. Membrane 30 d. John Cassy the younger to James de Lacy. Indenture witnessing a covenant that the said James shall not during his life be troubled by voucher of warranty, writ of warranty of charter or otherwise by virtue of a charter whereby the said James and John de Bodyngton vicar of Clyve Pipard co. Wiltesir gave with warranty to the said John de Cassy, Richard his brother parson of Kemeseye, Richard Harbergh parson of Wolston and Richard Trilleye chaplain, their heirs and assigns, two messuages, 400 acres of land, 110 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and Ql. of rent in Wyghtfeld and Appurleye co. Gloucestre, and all their lands, rents, reversions etc. in that county, whereof, after seisin had, the said Richard, Richard and Richard made a quitclaim to the said John Cassy and his heirs ; saving always to the said John Cassy and to his heirs the warranty of John de Bodvngton and his heirs, and of the heirs of the said James after his death. Dated the morrow of Midsummer 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John Cassy and James, 28 June. James de Lacy to John Cassy the younger and his heirs. Quitclaim of two messuages etc. (as in the last), hereby discharging the premises of the execution, of every statute merchant of the staple or other recognisance to him made in the king s court. Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 June. John Chytterne clerk to Roger Cheyne, John Whyteley clerk and William de Hoghton. Quitclaim of sixteen messuages, two shops. 206 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 30 d — cont. three mills, 949 acres of land, 53 acres of meadow, 10 acres of wood and 7Z. 19s. of rent in North Wodefold, Dounton, Laverkestoke, Mulleforde, Mounneworth, Rolveston, Batamtounewyly (sic) and New Sarum co. Wiltesir, and of four messuages, one mill, two carucates 24 acres of land, 16 acres of meadow and 7 marks 5s. of rent in Brokeley, Batramsley, Pylle, Crowe and Netherwollop co. Suthampton. Dated Midsummer day 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 July. Stephen Haym and John Byturle of the one part and William Ryngeborne and John Blount chaplain of the other part. Indenture made 20 May 3 Richard II, witnessing a gift to the said William and John and the heirs of the said William, according to the king’s licence of 29 October last, of a moiety of the manor of Berton Sacy, rendering 10Z. yearly to the said Stephen and John and to their heirs, power being reserved to distrain for arrears, and after one month to enter again and hold that moiety until fully contented. Witnesses : Hugh Camoys, Philip Popham knights, Walter Haywode, Thomas Warner, William Houghton, Robert Heryerd. Dated Berton Sacy, as above. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Stephen and William, 10 July this year. July 9. Master John Colton [archbishop] elect of'Armagh and John Corne- Westminster. waille of London ‘ taillour ’ to Robert de Muskham clerk. Recognisance for 10Z., to be levied etc. in the city of London. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that a moiety of the above sum be paid on Michaelmas day next. Cancelled on payment. July 9. Roger de Boys knight and Ellis de Byntre parson of Carleton to Westminster. Robert cle Knolles knight. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Norffolk and Suffolk. Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by Richard de Ravenser clerk. Cancelled on payment. Sir Robert Knolles knight of the one part and Roger de Boys knight and Ellis de Byntre parson of Carleton of the other part. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that Sir Roger and Ellis, their heirs or executors, shall pay 500 marks at London at Martinmas next and Whitsuntide following by even portions. Dated Wednesday after the Translation of St. Thomas 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Robert, 9 July, received by the said Richard [de Ravenser] by order of the chancellor. Richard Whulton, late son of Thomas Whulton of the county of Suthampton, to William de Wykeham bishop of Winchester, his heirs and assigns. Grant and quitclaim of lands in Burgh Clere etc. (as above, p. 203). Dated 12 July 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 16 July. June 27. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of Westminster, supersedeas until Michaelmas next in respect of their demand upon 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 207 Membrane 30 d — cont. William Palmere clerk to answer for the issues of a messuage, 34 acres of land, 1 acre of meadow and 1 acre of wood in Elmedon late of John Launay, taken into the late king’s hand by Roger Keterich his escheator in Essex, the keeping whereof and the issues the late king committed by a mainprise to the said clerk until it should be debated whether the premises ought to pertain to the late king or to him, so that he should answer etc. if the same should be adjudged to the king ; as the plea is yet pending without debate before the king. Membrane 29 d. July 18. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise Westminster, of John Cartere of Warton of Cambridgeshire, William Nevylle of Yorkshire and John Weston of Norffolk, in favour of John Freman of Fulmere at suit of Robert Stonhard for trespass. July 5. Westminster To the sheriff of Cumberland. Order by mainprise of Thomas Clifford knight, William de Helton, John de Sadyngton, Thomas de Thornburgh, William de Soulleby, John de Kirkeby and Nicholas Scot to set free Richard Orfever, whom the king lately ordered the sheriff to bring before him at a set day past, with the cause wherefore he was taken, and all indictments concerning him which were with the sheriff ; as upon view of the indictment it seems to the king s court that for the peace of the people of those parts the same ought to be sent anain to Cumberland and there determined, for that many people are there indicted, and that the prisoner is replevisable. By C. July 22. Westminster. To the sheriff of Somerset. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert Bays clerk, William Gookl, Walter Sharpe of Somerset and Thomas Glasyere of ‘ Fletstret ’ London, in favour of John Murve and John Hanam of Bristol at suit of the king for certain contempts ; and order to set the defendants free if taken, or either of them. The like to the sheriff of Bristol. Julv 24. To the abbot and convent of Selby. Order to take again letters Westminster, patent under the common seal of their house made to Thomas Islep concerning a maintenance for life in the abbey to him granted by the late king for good service, and to make other letters to Thomas Brounflet clerk of accounts of the wardrobe of the king s household, writing again by the bearer what they will do at this request; as with assent of Thomas Islep the king has granted the same to the said clerk for his good service. P- s - 1 Z ^ 10 -J William Selyde, son and heir of John Selyde of Andevere co Suthampton, to William Brampton ‘ stokfisshemonger citizen of London, his heirs and assigns. Grant and quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents, reversions etc. in Andevere Enham Kings, Enham Kniohts and Charleton which with Sir William Chestre clerk and \\ llham Sekynton ‘ stokfisshemonger ’ the said William Brampton had by feoffment of William Selyde. Witnesses: Sir William Walleworth knight, Walter Sibile, John Chircheman, John Southam, Richard Grate.’ Dated London, 20 July 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 Jul}. 208 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Aug. 7. Westminster. Aug. 24. Westminster. Aug. 4. Woodstock. July 27. Westminster. Aug. 24. Westminster. Sept. 24. Westminster. July 16. Westminster. Membrane 29 d — cont. William Wightrynge of the hundred of Manewode co. Sussex to William de Haldene of Kent, his heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of a moiety of the advowson of Eghethorne church co. Kent, which fell to the grantor as one of the heirs of John de Boudon knight his uncle. Dated Tuesday after St. Dunstan 5 Richard II. Witnesses : Simon Monyn, Nicholas Monyn his son, William Loteriche, William Tydecombe, Edmund Eghethorne, John Neel. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 July this year. To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Walter atte Were of London ‘ cordewaner ’ and Thomas atte Chaumbre of London ‘ harbour,’ in favour of Robert Hardelle vicar of St. Peter in the Isle of Tanet at suit of Thomas Hood for trespass. John Treverbyn of Cornwall to John de Ravenser keeper of the hanaper. Recognisance for 18s., to be levied etc. in Cornwall. To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Edmund Brudenell, WilliamBocherof Baunebury, John Bernes and John Putte of Oxfordshire, in favour of Richard Gegge of Berford, Richard Lyndrapere of Wescote, John Lambelyn (Lambeyn) ‘ mercer ’ and Thomas Putte of Bloxham at suit of John Kene of Henle for trespass. To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Norman of Holbourne in the suburb of London and John Spryngthorp of Lincolnshire, in favour of Adam Lunce, defendant with John Whegler and Philip Cartere at suit of Edmund Chymbeliam for trespass. The like, mutatis mutandis, to the same sheriff in favour of John Whegler. Lambert Fermer the king’s serjeant is sent to the prior and convent of Christ Church Canterbury, to take of that priory such maintenance as John Herlynge deceased had in his life time at the late king’s request. By p.s. [2372.] Memorandum that on 23 September this year at the manse of the friars preachers London John de Radyngton prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England did fealty to the king before the council; ( form of fealty in French ;) protesting that this should not tend to the prejudice of the Hospital in time to come. To the prior and convent of Bath. Request to take again letters patent under the common seal of their house granting at the late king’s command maintenance therein for life to Clement Merk, and to admit the said Clement and John de Ely the king’s serjeant, ministering the same for life to them and to the survivor of them, making them other letters with mention of what they shall so take of the house, and writing again by the bearer what they will do at this request; as for his good service the king with assent of the said Clement has granted that maintenance for life to them and the survivor of them. By p.s. [2400.] Membrane 28d. To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Geoffrey Cokefeld, John Hues, John Tannere and John Smyth of Essex, in 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 209 1382 . Membrane 28 d — cont. favour of John Seman, Roger Cooke, Roger Herde and John Burch at suit of Thomas Hardyng for trespass. William Wyghtrynge of the hundred of Manewode co. Sussex to William de Haldene in Kent, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of a moiety of the manors of Eghethorne and Siberteswelde co. Kent, which manors, the advowson of Eghethorne excepted, William cle Haldene holds for life by demise of John Boudon knight uncle of William Wyghtrynge, one of whose heirs he is, to William de Haldene and Emma his wife deceased, with reversion of one moiety to William Wyghtrynge. Dated Tuesday after St. Dunstan 5 Richard II. Witnesses : Simon Monyn, Nicholas Monyn his son, William Loteriche, William Tidecoumbe, Edmund Eghethorne, John Neel. Memorandum of acknowledgment by William Withtrynge, 31 July this year. Roger Canon citizen and mercer of London to John Daue and Peter Elsyngham citizens and mercers of London, their heirs and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels quick and dead. Dated London, 24 July 6 Richard II. Roger Canon (as above) to John Daue, Peter Elsyngham and Robert Sherwynde citizens and mercers of London. Letter of attorney in all causes in whatsoever court, to receive all his debts on either side the sea, and to act in this business as if Roger himself were present. Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 31 July. Joan who was wife of Sir William Colville knight to William de Thorp citizen and draper of London and to William her chamberlain and their assigns. Gift of her goods and chattels, moveable and immovable, quick and dead in the manor of Ernclyf near Ingelby and within the lordship thereof or elsewhere in Yorkshire. Dated Monday after St. Lawrence 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 14 August. Aug. 5. To John de Neville of Raby, Henry Lescrope, Robert de Roos of Woodstock. Ingmanthorp and the sheriff of York, appointed to make inquisition in Yorkshire concerning the names of the principal insurgents who committed great number of mischiefs in Scardeburgh and first procured risings there. Writ of supersedeas omnino ; as the king has appointed John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre and certain others to make such inquisition, and to hear and determine the matter. By K. anc ^ C. Sept. 14. To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Order at the earliest possible Westminster, day to summon a convocation of the clergy of that province in the church of St. Paul London or elsewhere, and to move them to giant the king a subsidy, certifying in chancery the amount thereof and the terms of payment ; as the archbishop is aware how the king’s enemies of France and their allies are gathered together, and have many times invaded the realm by land and sea, wherefore the king must needs pour forth great sums for defence of the church and people, cb 14 Wt. 32813. 210 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Sept. 10. Westminster. Aug. 9. Woodstock. Membrane 28 d — cont. the charge whereof he cannot bear without the support of all his lieges. The like to A. archbishop of York, to summon a convocation in the church of St. Peter York. [Hep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 697.] To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Breucy of London and John Catelle of London ‘ taillour,’ in favour of brother Peter Danyel and brother John Depyng, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that they purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many tilings to the prejudice of the king and many of the people ; and order to give up any bond taken of the defendants in name of security. Thomas atte Wyle to John Squier citizen of London. Indenture of lease for twenty years from Michaelmas next of all his messuages, lands etc. in the parish of St. Sepulchre without Neugate London, rendering yearly 13s. 4d. ; and if during that term the lessor or his heirs shall be impleaded concerning the premises, the lessee shall pay the costs of the defence. Dated London, the eve of the Nativity of St. Mary 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 September. John Kaynes (Keynes) to John Mautravers, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim indented of a third part of the manor of Gorewille co. Dorset, which descended to John Kaynes as cousin and one of the heirs of John Wake knight by fine levied in the late king’s court; with proviso that he shall not be bound to warranty against strangers, but only against himself and his heirs. Dated Dorchestre, the eve of St. Simon and St. Jude 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 October. Membrane 27 d. To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at Westminster in the octaves of Michaelmas next, with the clause premunientes. By K. The like to A. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London, seventeen other bishops, and to the guardian of the spiritualities of the bishopric of St. Asaph during the vacancy of the see. [Rep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 698.] To the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury. Summons to the said parliament. The like to the abbot of Westminster, 21 other abbots, the prior of Coventre and the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. [Ibid.] To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre. Summons to the said parliament. By K. The like to Thomas earl of Bukingham, eight other earls, James de Audeley of Helegh and 44 others, Henry Lescrope only being styled chivaler. [Ibid., p. 699.] 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 211 1382 . Membrane 27 d — cont. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to cause two knights of the shire girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two burgesses of every borough to be elected and come to the said parliament. It is the king’s will that the sheriff be not elected, nor any other sheriff, nor any of other condition than that specified. By K. The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre for the duchy. [Ibid.] To the sheriff of Bristol. Like order for election of two burgesses of the county. By K. The like to the sheriffs of London for election of four citizens. [Ibid., p. 700.] To Robert Tresilian the chief justice. Summons to the said parliament. By K. The like to Robert Bealknap and six others, including Robert de Plesyngton chief baron of the exchequer and two others styled clerks. [Ibid.] To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to cause two barons of each of the said ports to be elected and come to the said parlia¬ ment. By K. [Ibid.] Guy de Rouclif clerk to John Gower esquire of Kent. Charter of the manors of Feltwelle co. Norffolk and Multon co. Suffolk, which the grantor had by feoffment of Thomas de Catherton. Witnesses : John Tydde, John Northfolk, Thomas Noreys, John Trace, Walter Clider, John Overton. Dated 1 August 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 August. Elizabeth who was wife of John Chapman ‘ brasier ’ late citizen of London to Robert Warbulton mercer and John Langehorne ‘ brasier ’ citizens of London and to their assigns. Gift of all her goods moveable and immovable in the city of London and elsewhere. Dated London, 20 August 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 August. Aug. 18. To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Westminster. Parmonter of Sutton Valence, Roger Emrdene (sic) of Stapleherst, John Haghelyn of Hedecrone co. Kent and William Aleyn of Suthwerk, in favour of William Boycote at suit of Ralph Seint Leger knight for trespass. The like, mutatis mutandis, to the same sheriff in favour of Richard Grangeman of Ulcombe. Membrane 26d. John Bures citizen and draper of London, Robert Lepere clerk, William Cressewyk of London and Robert Rykedoun of Wytham co. Essex to John Fyfhyde citizen and mercer of London and Idonea his wife for their lives, with remainder to John Loneye citizen and mercer of London, his heirs and assigns. Charter tripartite of the 212 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . July 15. Westminster. July 29. Westminster. Membrane 26J— cont. manor of Estwarlesemeles co. Essex, which the grantors had of John Fvfhyde by fine in the king’s court in 5 Richard II. Witnesses : Nicholas fitz Richard, Robert Goshalm, Richard Palmere, Walter Southous, Geoffrey Gore. Dated Estwarlesemels, Thursday before St. Margaret 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 July. To the sheriff of Stafford. Writ of supersedeas until further order in favour of John Herle knight and William de Delowe chaplain, indicted for manslaughter of Richard de Whethale and appealed by John de Whethale for manslaughter of Richard his brother ; as the defendants have rendered them to the marshalsea prison, and are committed to the custody of the warden thereof. By C. with assent and advice of the justices. Master William de Lughteburgh parson of Ernele in the diocese of Cicestre and Thomas de Freton to John de Waltham clerk. Recog¬ nisance for 210 marks, to be levied etc. in Sussex. Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said William and Thomas pay 40 1. at the Nativity of St. Mary next and 301 at the Purification following. Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by John de Freton clerk by order of the keepers of the great seal. Cancelled on payment. John Ive and Peter Wysebeche clerks to William Cressewyke citizen of London and Alice his wife for their lives, with remainder to John Fyfhyde, William Baret, William Nafreton citizens of London, Thomas Skelton, William Gascoigne, John Wakefelde citizen of London, John Scorfayn ‘ armorer ’ and John Edmond citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Demise indented of the tenement called ‘ Douedale ’ in the parish of Camberwelle co. Surrey with lands, rents etc. thereto belonging, which the grantors, with John Middelton and John Wentebrigge deceased, purchased of Robert Litle citizen of London and Joan his wife by name of a messuage, 160 acres of land, 15 acres of meadow, 40 acres of pasture, 12 acres of wood and 30s. of rent in Camberwelle by fine levied in the late Icing’s court in 48 Edward III. Witnesses : Adam Popelton, Richard vicar of Camberwelle, William atte Style, Robert Jancok, Robert Howe, Thomas Ode, William Walsshe. Dated Camberwelle, 27 July 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 August. Thomas Lovel, son of John Lovel of Dailey co. Middelsex, to Thomas Maidenston, William Briklys, Robert Boxforde, John Vian and Robert Histon during the life of Maud Trussell (Trusel), with remainder to John Pikenham of Essex, Ins heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manors of Little Kanefeld, Great Eystanes and Hernestede with the members etc. and 10Z. of rent issuing from the towns of Halstede, Middilton, Borham, Pakelesham, Tilbury and Maneweclon co. Essex and all other the grantor’s lands etc. in the said manors and towns ; also the manor of Ravenston co. Bukingham. Witnesses: John Bedeforde, Robert Tewkisberi, John Carter of Ravenston, William Asselene, John Carbone, John Morcok of Hernestede, Richard Jones, 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 213 13g2. Membrane 2 Qd — cont. John Terercl the elder of Esstanes, John Chiccot, Reynold Kampe, John Sirerd of Kanefeld. Dated 10 March 5 Richard II. Thomas Lovel (as above ) to John Pykenham and his heirs. Con¬ firmation of a grant made by William Irelond ‘ broudurer ’ of the reversion of the manors of Little Kanefeld, ‘ Eyston atte Mounte ’ and Herstede in the town of Brydbroke and 10 1. of rent in the towns of Halstede, Sundebry, Borharn and Tillebury co. Essex, and of the manors of Ravenston cos. Bukingham and Norhampton (sic), winch Maud Trussed holds for her life of the said John by reason thereof, she having attorned tenant to him ; and quitclaim of the premises. Dated 20 October 4 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 14 August this year. Aug. 28. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. John Costantyn, Thomas Wike, William Clenche and John Taillour of Middlesex, in favour of John Marchal (Maschal) of Burton at suit of Walter atte Sounde and John Croft citizen of London for debt. Sept. 10. William Wyncelowe yeoman of the Icing’s chamber is sent to the Westminster, abbot and convent of Mewes, to take for life such maintenance of that abbey as Lucy who was wife of John atte Wode knight otherwise called Lucetta de Gaynesburgh deceased had at the late king’s command. By P- s - [2389.] John Horewode yeoman of the king’s chamber is sent to the abbot and convent of Evesham, to take for life such maintenance of that abbey as the said Lucy otherwise Lucetta had at the late king’s command. By p.s. [2388.] Sept. 10. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Buntynge, Westminster. John Flete, John Markeby and John Difford of London to set free Richard de Crosseby chaplain, imprisoned in Neugate gaol upon suspicion of counterfeiting the pope’s seal, as the sheriffs lately certified ; as the king ordered them thereupon to make inquisition, and if they should find him guilty to keep him there in safe custody, if not guilty to take of him a mainprise for bringing him before the king or elsewhere to answer touching the premises, and to set him free ; and the sheriffs after certified that he was found not guilty, and did not set him free because he might not find a mainprise for which they would answer. Membrane 25 d. July 30. To the abbot and convent of Cerne. Nomination of John Rauf Westminster, clerk of the king’s chapel to the pension wherein by reason of the abbot’s new creation they are bound to one of the king s clerks until etc. By p.s. July 28. To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. John Emund, Adam Fermer ‘ coteller,’ John Sewale fisshemonger and Thomas Haliwelle ‘ skynner ’ of London, in favour of Robert fitz Geoffrey, John his son and William brother of John at suit of Walter Leche of Ware averring threats. 214 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . July 22. Westminster. Aug. 23. Westminster. Aug. 20. Westminster. Aug. 26. Westminster. Membrane 25 d — cont. To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas , by mainprise of John Avenell knight, Ralph Fitz Payn and Thomas Foston of Somerset, in favour of Richard Hulfe at suit of Joan Coluelle and Richard Crane averring threats. Ralph Waleys of Gloucestershire to John de Ravenser keeper of the hanaper. Recognisance for 10 marks, to be levied etc. in Gloucestershire. Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said Ralph shall pay 5 marks in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next. Cancelled on payment. To the sheriff of Devon. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Hankeford of Devon, Richard Fode of Wiltesir and Richard Carver of Cornwall, in favour of William White, John John, Thomas Broke and Richard Gerveys at suit of Robert abbot of Dunkeswille for trespass. John Gower esquire of Kent to Guy de Rouclif clerk and to his heirs. Release of the warranty contained in a charter, dated 1 August 6 Richard II, whereby the said Guy gave the manor of Feltwelle co. Norffolk to the said John, his heirs and assigns. Dated 3 August 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 August. To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert Boxforde, John Luttecote, Henry Hoton and Henry Pounfrete of London, in favour of John Clerke parson of Craule at suit of John prior of Tykeford averring threats. William Caly of London ‘ mercer ’ to William Curlynge citizen and mercer of London, his heirs, executors and assigns. Gift of all his goods and chattels within the realm. Dated London, 29 August 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 September. Letter of the signet, dated at the castle of Vise 28 August, expressing surprise that they who for a time have the keeping of the great seal have taken upon them to present John Scarle clerk of the chancery to the church of Kyngesnewton, as if they had the power of. the chancellor, whereas none of them is charged with that office, and the king has presented John Menhir chaplain of his household ; and command to revoke the presentation of John Scarle, charging him to resign, and making no presentation in future without the king’s special command, with order to the keeper of the chancery rolls to cause this letter to be enrolled, to the end that no keeper of the great seal shall hereafter present to any church while there is no chancellor. French. Memorandum that this letter was addressed to Hugh de Segrave the treasurer, Master Walter Skyrlawe keeper of the privy seal, John de Waltham clerk keeper of the chancery rolls and William de Dyghton clerk, keepers of the great seal. Membrane 24 d. Memorandum that on 11 July this year, at a council holden at Westminster palace with certain prelates and great men of the realm 6 RICHARD II— Part I. 215 1382 . Membrane 24 d — cont. in a chamber there called the queen’s chamber, in presence of William archbishop of Canterbury and others there sitting, willing to discharge Richard Lescrope then chancellor of that office, the king by John de Monte Acuto steward of the household demanded of him straightway to deliver up the great seal ; and he there delivered the same to the king, as his duty was, in a bag sealed up with his seal; and the king took it with his own hands, and willing that the public business of the people’s suits should not be delayed for lack of sealing although he was not then provided with a future chancellor, the king delivered the seal to the keeping of Hugh de Segrave the treasurer, William de Dighton then keeper of the privy seal and John de Waltham keeper of the chancery rolls at the king’s pleasure, ordering them to cause charters, letters patents and writs to be therewith sealed in due form for furtherance and deliverance of suitors ; and in execution of his command at divers times and places they sealed those things that should be sealed until after noon of Friday before St. Lawrence, about which hour Master Walter de Skirlawe, being at Wodestoke appointed keeper of the privy seal, was joined with them, and so they were continually busied with keeping the seal until Saturday the eve of St. Matthew, and at divers places and times sealed therewith ; but on that Saturday after an ordination held in the church of St. Paul London by Robert bishop of London, whom at Bristol the king had advanced to be chancellor, and had taken of him an oath faithfully to perform the office, in the absence of the treasurer, the said keepers of the privy seal and of the rolls and the said William by virtue of certain letters of the king’s signet to them delivered, which now remain on the chancery file among the king’s waits, and the tenor w hereof follows, in the chapter house of the said church in company of many standing around them, delivered the seal [to the said bishop] sealed up in the said bag with their three seals or signets : and the bishop opened the bag and drew forth the seal, causing certain letters of presentation of the king to be sealed forthwith, and after a charter and other letters patent and writs ; and when all things requisite were sealed, he caused the seal to be put in the bag and sealed with his own seal, and the bag to be taken with him to his palace, daily exercising the office of chancellor. [Feeder a.] Letter of the signet, dated Bristol castle 9 September, notifying that the king has appointed the bishop of London chancellor, and charging the keepers of the great seal to deliver the same to him with the roll of their charge and all other things thereto pertaining. French. [Ibid.-] Sept. 5. Thomas Melton is sent to the prioress and convent of Ambresbiry, Westminster, to take for life such maintenance in that house as John Messager deceased had at the late Icing’s command. By p.s. [2386.] Sept. 30. John Rose yeoman of the king’s robes is sent to the abbess and Westminster, convent of Shaftesbury, to take for life such maintenance in that house as John Ireland deceased had. By p.s. [2407.] Sept. 11 . John Elys is sent to the abbess and convent of Shaftesbury co. Westminster. Wiltesir (sic), to take for life such maintenance in that house as Lucy 216 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Oct. 7. Westminster. Oct. 20. Westminster. Oct. 20. Westminster. Oct. 18. Westminster. Oct. 22. Westminster. Oct. 24. Westminster. Oct. 22. Westminster. Membrane 24 d — coni. who was wife of John atte Wode knight otherwise called Lucetta de Gaynesburgh deceased had. By p.s. [2391.] To the mayor and bailiffs of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Richard fitz Simond of Essex, John Baunebury clerk, John Lorymer ‘ bokelsmyth ’ and Walter Berkeswelle ‘ bladesmyth ’ of the city of London, in favour of Roger Alkirton clerk, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and people. The like, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Hereford. John de Herle knight and William Delowe to David de Holegreve. Recognisance for 100k, to be levied etc. in Worcestershire. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said John and William shall save the said David harmless against Robert Bracy marshal of the King’s Bench in respect of 100k wherein he is bound with them to the said marshal. John de Da ventre late parson of a mediety of Brom church, feoffee of certain lands which were of John Bacun of Brom, to John de Popham, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors of Denham and all the lands in Denham, Hoxne, Ridlyngfeld, Eye, Silham and Horham which the said John Bacun and others jointly purchased of John de Herleston clerk and others. Dated 20 January 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 October this year. William Chauncy of Skirpenbek knight to John de Hothom of Scorburgh knight. Recognisance for 10k, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. Richard Broun ‘ ferour ’ is sent to the prior and convent of Spaldyng, to take for life such maintenance of that house as John de Parys ‘ messager ’ deceased had at the late long's request. By p.s. [2461.] Richard Sergeaux of Cornwall knight, Henry Gadecombe of Devon, William Hoghton of the county of Suthampton and John Barry of Somerset to Richard Ryver ‘ copirsmyth ’ of London. Recognisance for 60k, to be levied etc. in Cornwall. John Oxundune citizen and draper of London to Sir Roger Walden clerk. Acquittance for 10k received by the hands of William Marchant of Suthampton, in full of all moneys due. Dated London, 21 October 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 October. William de Manfeld to John de Rouclyf. Recognisance for 100/., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. Gerard de Bray broke the father knight, Gerard de Bray broke the son knight and Reynold his brother to John de Eynesford of Tullynton knight. Recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied etc. in Bedfordshire. 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 217 1382. Oct. 18. Westminster. Sept. 13. Westminster. Sept. 20. Westminster. Oct. 8. Westminster. Oct. 16. Westminster. Oct. 22. Westminster. Membrane 24 d — cont. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Plymmouth. Order, upon petition of divers masters, merchants and seamen of ships of Portugal now in that port, to stay their demand for customs, subsidies or duties upon any cloths or merchandise not bought within the realm and not there exposed for sale, notwithstanding that some of them were transferred from one ship to another, releasing any distress made for that cause ; as their petition shews that by command of the chancellor of Portugal they lately repaired to Plymmouth, bringing with them from Flanders cloths and wares, certain of which were there transferred as aforesaid to be taken to Portugal, and that the collectors are demanding customs, subsidies and duties thereupon though none are due. Membrane 23 d. To the abbot and convent of St. Mary York. Nomination of Thomas de Brounflet to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot’s new creation they are bound to one of the king’s clerks. By p.s. To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Richard Monstede, John Chiryngton, Richard atte Crosse of Surrey and John Frome of Somerset, in favour of Nicholas atte Lythe at suit of Nicholas Slyfeld for an account. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William de Skypwyth the younger, John de Yerdeburgh, Thomas de Ormesby and Thomas Haxey of Lincolnshire, in favour of the abbot of Newhous at suit of Theobald de Walkyngton averring threats. Thomas de Legh of Essex to John Cassy, Richard Herbergh parson of Wolston and Richard Trylleye chaplain, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of two messuages, one toft, 400 acres of land, 110 acres of meadow, 20 acres of wood and 61. of rent in Wyghtfeld and Appurleye co. Gloucestre, and all other lands etc. belonging to those manors held by James de Lacy and John de Bodyngton vicar of Clyve Pycard (sic) by gift of the said Thomas. Dated Thursday before St. Luke 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 October. John de Ripoun parson of the Stronde church and John Gardiner of Woxbrigge to John de Bouland clerk. Recognisance for 200 1., to be levied etc. in Middlesex. Cancelled on payment. Thomas Ecclesale parson of Great Massyngham, Master Roger Croke canon of Landaff and William Ekynton clerk to John de Ravenser keeper of the hanaper of chancery. Recognisance for 61. 8s., to be levied etc. in Norffolk. Cancelled on payment. Sir Richard de Seint Maure lord of Castle Cary and Sir John de Worth. Indenture witnessing the confirmation of Sir Richard’s estate in demesne and in reversion to him and the heirs of his body in lands etc. in the parish of St. Peter ‘ Bradestrete ’ London ; also 218 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. Membrane 23 d — cont. in the manors of Eton, Pulton and Rode. Dated 4 June 5 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John, 23 October this year. John Gower of the one part, Thomas Blakelake parson of St. Nicholas Feltewelle, John Sybile, Edmund Lakynghethe and John Wermyngton of the other part. Indenture of demise to the said Thomas and the others, their heirs and assigns, of the manors of Feltewelle co. Norffolk and Multon co. Suffolk, rendering yearly 40/. in the abbey church of the monks at Westminster during John Gower’s life, power being reserved to distrain for arrears, and to enter and hold those manors all his life and seven years longer if the rent shall be six weeks in arrear ; and if John Gower, his executors or assigns shall so enter, they shall not be bound to repair any houses thereto pertaining. Dated 6 August 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said John Sybile and Edmund, 24 October. Oct. 25. Walter Devereux knight, Walter his son, John Devereux knight Westminster, and John de Bureley knight to John de Crophulle knight. Recognisance for 400/., to be levied etc. in Herefordshire. Oct. 24. John de Rouclyf to William de Dyghton clerk. Recognisance for Westminster. 40/., to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said John or William de Manfeld pay 5 marks in the quinzaine of Easter next, 5 marks in the quinzaine of Michaelmas following, and so from year to year until 40 marks be paid. Oct. 30. John de Repynghale of Repynghale and Thomas Alger of Kirketon Westminster. i n Holand to John de Ravenser clerk of the hanaper. Recognisance for 11. 15<$. 8 d., to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire. Cancelled on payment. Oct. 29. To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Westminster. Payne of Dorset, Ralph de Branktre of Suffolk, Richard Milton of Oxfordshire, Robert Marton of Norhamptonshire and William Evenwode of Yorkshire, in favour of Adam Elys, William Elys, John Kelsham, Thomas Halle, Thomas Burbache and Thomas Compon (sic) at suit of John Raulyn averring threats. Membrane 22 d. Sept. 20. To the sheriff of Surrey. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Ralph atte Crofte, John Chirynton, Nicholas atte Lythe of Surrey and John Frome of Somerset, in favour of Richard Monstede at suit of Nicholas Slyfeld for an account. William Cressewyk of London to Nicholas Brembre knight, John Fifhyde mercer of London, John Ive rector of St. Michael ‘ Wodestrete ’ London, John Wakefeld and Peter Wysebeche chaplain, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all the lands etc. at Sudbury in the parish of Harwe co. Middlesex which descended to the grantor after the death of Robert his brother, the said Robert by name of 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 219 1382 . Membrane, 22d — cont. *• ■ - Robert Cressewyke of London having purchased the premises of Robert Mauncer cutler of London, which were sometime of Robert Brabasoun, son and heir of Adam Brabasoun citizen and fishmonger of London. Dated Sudbury, 10 August 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 October. Sir John de Sutton, Sir Richard de Sutton knights, Edmund Peverell of Essex, William Cressewyke of London, William Naferton and Richard Forester to Thomas son of John de Coggeshale of Essex and to Margaret his wife. Gift of a yearly rent of 6 marks, to be taken during Margaret’s life of all the lands in Writelle co. Essex which the grantors have by feoffment of William Baret of London and Eleanor his wife ; and they have put the said Thomas and Margaret in seisin by payment of 65 . 8 d. Dated Writelle, Friday after the quinzaine of Michaelmas 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the other grantors, 18 October ; and by William Naferton, 8 November. Edmund Peverell to John de Sutton, Richard de Sutton knights, William Nafreton (Naff reton), William Cressewyk and Richard Forestere, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of all the lands, rents etc. as well in Wretele as in Wodeham Ferers and Retyngdon co. Essex whereof William Baret citizen of London and Eleanor his wife made a feoffment to them and the said Edmund, the said William and Eleanor and Thomas Coggeshale and Margaret his wife having by fine levied in the Icing’s court in the quinzaine of Michaelmas 6 Richard II made a quitclaim to the said Edmund and his heirs of the premises in Wretele by name of 200 acres of land, 15 acres of meadow, 30 acres of pasture, 8 acres of wood and Ills. 6 d. of rent there. Dated 18 October 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 October. John de Bouland clerk to John de Rypoun parson of the Stronde church and John Gardenere of Woxbrugge. Defeasance of a recognisance in chancery whereby they are bound to him in 2001., upon condition that the said parson shall appear in person on the morrow of All Souls next at Westminster or London in a place to be appointed to account before auditors to be appointed by John de Bouland for all profits etc. by him or his deputies received of the church and rectory of Deneham all the time that he occupied the same, and to abide the final execution of such account according to the auditors’ award. Dated London, 18 October 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 October. Thomas de Roos lord of Hamelak to Hugh earl of Stafford, Sir John de Neville lord of Raby, Sir Richard de Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln, John de Holt, Sir William de Benyngholme parson of Kirkebymysperton and William de Rempston, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Meltonroos and lands in Guxhille co. Lincoln, with rents of tenants, reversions etc., and the reversion of the rent services of all tenants in Melton, Guxhille, Elseham, Wraghby and Glaunforthebrigge now held for life by Sir Ralph Paynell by lease of the grantor. Dated Meltonroos, Michaelmas day 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 23 October. 220 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382 . Membrane 22 d — cont. John de Kirkeby clerk, Ellis Reyner, Jordan de Bladyndone and Thomas Byfelde to Richard lord of Ponyngges knight, William Percy knight, Master Adam Wygemere dean of Southmallyngge, Thomas Kenardesle, Thomas Blast, John Walyngtone and Thomas Sandres clerk, their heirs and assigns. Charter of all lands, rents etc., and the knights’ fees called Northcraye and Levelonde and the advowson of Northcraye church, which they had by feoffment of Nicholas Heryng and Agnes his wife by fine levied in the king’s court, except lands in Northcreye which were of John (de) Gattone. Witnesses : Thomas Sakevyle, Thomas Salman knights, John Neudegate, Roger Terry, John Blast, Peter atte Halle, John Hogge, Tydeman Swyft. Dated Ifelde, Sunday the octaves of Michaelmas 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 October. William la Zouche lord of Tottoneis and Haryngworth to Sir John la Warre knight, John Holt, William Burgh, William Tliirnyng, John Tyndale, Henry parson of Braunston, John parson of Everdon, John Marchaunt clerk and John Pacoun the younger, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the castle and manor of Gresseleye co. Notyngham, the manors of Ilkeston co. Derby, Wythcall and Lavyngton co. Lincoln and of Aumbresbury co. Wiltschir called the ‘ Conynger,’ lands in Newebiry co. Berkshire, and the reversion of the manors of Midilclaydon and Eselbergh co. Bukingham, Whet- hamstede co. Hertford, Alvyngley co. Suthfolk, Itghtam and Eynesford co. Kent and Kyngsworthy co. Suthampton held for life by Thomas la Zouche his brother, with rents, wards, advowsons etc. thereto belonging. Witnesses : Reynold Grey lord of Ruthyn, William de Thorp, Richard de Waldegrave knights. Dated London, 21 October 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 October. Membrane 21 d. John Lovell knight lord of Thechemershe and Holand to John de Urmeston and the heirs of his body, with remainder to his right heirs. Charter indented with warranty of all the grantor’s lands, rents and reversions of tenants in dower, by the courtesy, for life or years in Cheleworth by Crekkelade, his neifs there and all that goes with them, rendering to the grantor and his heirs 405. a year after the death of Alice who was wife of Thomas de Seymour knight; with covenant that it shall be lawful for the grantor and his heirs to enter again and hold the premises in his first estate in case the grantee’s heirs shall implead him or Maud his wife, their heirs or assigns, concerning the advowson of Legh church co. Lancastre in the king’s courts or the duke’s, or they or any other by reason of their grant shall at any vacancy of the church hinder the grantor etc. from presenting thereto. Dated Cheleworth, the feast of Michaelmas 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October. Elizabeth Dame Luterell of Devon to John Gower esquire. Quitclaim of the manors of Feltewelle co. Norffolk and Multon co. Suffolk. Dated 4 August 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 October. John Sywardby knight to William Potton clerk and William Bateman, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 221 1382 . Get. 26. Westminster. Nov. 4. Westminster. Membrane 21 d — cont. manor of Harleton co. Cantebrigge and all rents etc. of any parcel thereof. Witnesses : Roger Scales, Richard Lescrope, William de Thorp, William Cheyne, John de Burgh knights, Roger Herlaston, Henry Englissh, Thomas Sewale, Thomas Torelle, Thomas Bradefeld, John Payn, Ralph Bateman, John Bateman. Dated Sunday before All Saints 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 October. William Barneville the elder of Kent to John Vighter of Acton. Quitclaim of all lands in Middelsex which Thomas Vighter father of John had by grant of William Wodetoune son of Bartholomew Wodetoune ; and release of all actions real and personal, and all demands, rents and services due for the premises. Dated Acton in the said county [of Middelsex], 31 October 6 Richard II. William Barneville (as above) to John Holmys and Isabel his wife. Quitclaim of all lands in Middelsex which they have by grant of William Wodetoune (as before) ; and like release, acknowledging that by 40/. beforehand paid all rents and services due to the said William Barneville and A vice his wife during his life are fully paid. Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 31 October. Robert de Wylughby lord of Yeresby to John bishop of Lincoln. Recognisance for 600/., to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire. Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor. Cancelled on payment. William de Themelby of St. Botolph to Peter Elsynham and John Aubry citizens and mercers of London. Receipt and acquittance for 100/., in full of 200/. due to the said William and Alice his wife by bond enrolled in chancery in 3 Richard II; and general release. Dated London, All Saints’ day 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 November. Robert de Plesyngton knight and Richard Banke to Henry de Ferrariis knight lord of Groby. Recognisance for 300/., to be levied etc. in Lancashire. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that they or one of them pay 150/. at London at the Purification next. Cancelled on payment. Lawrence de Frodesley to Thomas Hunt the younger and Elizabeth his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said Elizabeth. Quitclaim of the moiety of a manor called the ‘ Newehalle,’ of a moiety of all lands etc. in Thurleston, Normanton, Craft, Stoke and Wykyngeston, and of the advowson of a mediety of Thurleston church co. Leycestre, with rents, wards, liberties, reversions etc., winch the said LawTence had by feoffment of Sir John Sulneye knight and Dame Margaret his wife. Dated the feast of the Annunciation 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 5 November tins year. 222 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 23 g2 Membrane 20 d. Robert Porter of Borham to John Baude parson of St. Nicholas Coleabbey London, William Makenade, William Rykylle and William Bryncheslee. Attornment by payment of Id., saving always his term of six years from Michaelmas 1 Richard II in the manor of Mokelynton by lease of Sir Nicholas Gernoun, Sir Roger Boys, Reynold de Eckeles, Roger Wolfreton, Henry Serjant and Thomas Wroxham at a yearly rent of 40 l., the said Reynold being dead, the said Sir Nicholas, Roger Wolfreton, Henry and Thomas having since made a quitclaim of the manor to Sir Roger Boys, John Piesholle and Robert Asshfeld, their heirs and assigns, and they having sold the said rent to the said parson and the others and to their heirs, and the reversion of the manor after the term aforesaid. Dated 16 November 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 November. Joan who was wife of Thomas Tybson of Harwode, daughter and heir of John de Donseford of Metheley, to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton knight, Robert Grethede parson of Ekynton and Richard de Stokton parson of Burghwaleys, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the lands, rents and services which they or any of them have in Metheley, Swillyngton, Elmesalle and Rothewelle co. York. Dated Swillyng- ton the feast of Michaelmas 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment at Bekhaghe on Monday after Michaelmas before Roger de Fulthorp, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the king’s file. Oct. 6. To the abbot and convent of Micklelton in the diocese of Salisbury. Westminster. Nomination of Thomas Haxey to the pension wherein by reason of the abbot’s new creation they are bound to one of the king s clerks, until etc. ®y P- s * [2418.] Nov. 17. Roger Boys knight, John de Pieshale, Thomas More clerks and Westminster. Robert Asshefeld to Robert Crulle, Stephen de Navesby clerks and William Rykhulle. Recognisance for 500 marks, to be levied etc. in Norffolk. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Robert Crulle and the said Stephen. Nov. 19. William de Swanlond, son and heir of Simon de Swanlond knight, Westminster, to John Martel of Ardelegh of Essex. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire. Maud Lorde of Ramsey to Sir John Buckeworth rector of Flamstede. General release of all actions real and personal. Witnesses : Edmund Tetusworth of Oxfordshire, Nicholas Adam of Hertfordshire, John Raven of the same. Dated London, Thursday after St. Martin 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 19 November. John Brewes knight of Sussex to John de Cobeham knight lord of Cobeham, Robert de Swillyngton knight, John Heylesdoun citizen of London, Ralph de Forthyngton clerk and Robert Grethed clerk, their heirs and assigns. Sale of the manor of Wysete and all other his 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 223 1382 . Membrane 20 d — cont. lands, reversions, rents etc. in Suffolk. Dated Wysete, 17 November 6 Richard II. Witnesses : John Argentem, Robert Charles, William Wyngefeld, John Holveston knights, Robert Peyton, John Weylond, Robert Ty. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 November. Nov. 21. John Palmere of Braye to Roger Cursoun knight. Recognisance Westminster, for 40/., to be levied etc. in Berkshire. William de Swillyngton, Robert Grethede parson of Ekyngton, William Pamplyoun and Henry Fox chaplain. Declaration that Sir Robert de Swillyngton, uncle of the said William, had a signet engraved ( ponsone) upon a gold ring, and the print thereof was a head with a lay brother’s hood of the order of St. Bernard, and on one side of the head a capital R, on the other a capital S, which ring he lost between Friday 5 September 6 Richard II and Wednesday following, that he never made to the said William and the others any charter, rent charge, bond, indenture, defeasance, letter patent of warranty, release, acquittance or writing sealed with that signet, and if any such charter or writing shall be found or produced in time to come it shall be held false and of no avail, that to their knowledge he made no manner of charter or writing sealed therewith bearing a charge to any man, woman or child, and that it is their will that this declaration be enrolled in chancery. Dated Westminster, 29 October 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 November. Nov. 23. John Frome of Westsmythefeld London ‘ webbe ’ to John de Waltham Westminster, clerk. Recognisance for 32/., to be levied etc. in the city of London. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that John Frome pay 8 /. on Midsummer day next and 81. on Michaelmas day following. Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by John de Burton clerk by order of the chancellor. Cancelled on 'payment. Adam Fourneys of Mirfeld goldsmith of London to Robert de Swillyngton knight, Thomas de Thornour and Margaret his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said Robert. Charter with warranty of the manor of Fersley sometime of William de Mirfled (sic) clerk. Dated Westminster, 14 November 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November. John Shordich the elder of Middlesex to John Ware citizen of London and Agnes his wife and to their heirs. Quitclaim of a messuage and garden, 32 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in Hakeneye sometime of John Doget of Totynam. Dated St. Katherine’s day 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 November. Membrane 19 d. John de Neville of Wymondeswold knight to Sir Robert de Swillyngton and Dame Margaret his wife, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the lands, rents etc. in Somerby co. Leycestre which were of Sir Roger Bellers. Dated Westminster, 6 November 6 Richard II. French. 224 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1382. M embrane 19d— cont. John de Neville (as above) to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton, Dame Margaret his wife and William de Boghes, their heirs and assigns. Like quitclaim. Dated (as the last). French. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 6 November. Reynold de Rokesle, son of William de Rokesle, to Nicholas Bonde knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Sentlynge with appurtenances in Craye St. Mary co. Kent. Witnesses : John Pecche, Richard Stoke, Richard Norwich, Robert Curteys, William atte Welle. Dated London, 30 September 49 Edward III. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 6 November this year. Nov. 8. Robert de Muskham clerk to Robert de Knolles knight. Recognisance Westminster, for 701, to be levied etc. in Essex. Cancelled on payment. Nov. 8. John de Wythornwyke parson of Fylyngham and Henry Cooke of Westminster. Fylyngham to John de Ravenser clerk, keeper of the hanaper of chancery. Recognisance for 481 18s., to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire. Cancelled on payment. John Devereux knight and Margaret his wife to Sir John de Beaumond knight son of the said Margaret, being son and heir of Sir Henry de Beaumond sometime her husband. Indenture of lease for sixty years from Michaelmas last of the manors and lordships of Loughteburgh, Bealmanere, Huklescote and Ernesby with the fees and the advowsons of Loughteburgh, Walton, Cosyngton and Ravenes- ton and all others in Leycestreshire or elsewhere, and the manors of Hekyngton and Steventon co. Lincoln and lands, rents and services in the town of Lincoln with fees and advowsons, held by the lessors in dower or during Margaret’s life with remainder to her said son and to his heirs, and lands etc. by them so held in Sprouston in the march of Scotland or elsewhere in Northumberland etc. of the said Henry’s heritage, rendering yearly 580 marks in the cathedral church of St. Paul London, and 600 marks a year in case Sir John Devereux shall die in Margaret’s life time, provided that upon her death the lessee shall be discharged of all save arrears of the said rent, that if the same shall be ten weeks in arrear it shall be lawful for the lessors to enter again and hold the premises in their first estate with all goods and chattels thereupon found, and that if the lessee shall die in Margaret’s lifetime his estate shall cease, saving to his heirs the reversion after her death, and covenant that if her husband die she shall confirm this lease by new indentures. Dated 8 November 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Devereux and John Beaumond, 10 November. John de Bemond knight, son and heir of Henry late lord Beumond, to Sir John Devereux knight and Margaret his wife. Release of all actions for waste to this date in all manors, lands etc. by them held in dower or for Margaret’s life of his father’s heritage. Dated 10 November 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 10 November. 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 225 1382 . Nov. 24. Westminster. 1383. Membrane, 19 d — cont. William Beorton to Richard Holme clerk. Bond in 100 marks payable at London at the Purification next. Dated London, the feast of St. Martin in winter 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 November. Robert Rykedoun of Essex to Richard de Sutton knight, Thomas Bataille, John de Cleye parson of Rewenhale, Thomas Coggeshale son of John de Coggeshale knight ( militis ), John Mot parson of Alfham- ston, Thomas Byrcheleygh of Wytham, Richard de Waltham of Little Waltham and John Dorewarcl of Rewenhale, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of his lands called Poweres with rents, services etc. in Wytham, Fairstede and Falkebourne, his manor of Termynes with appurtenances in Hatfeld Peverell, Ultyng, Terlyng, Fairstede and Wytham, and his manor of Nicholes, with appurtenances in Shaldeford, Wetheresfeld and Gosfeld. Witnesses : John de Sutton knight, John de Boys, John Filliol, John Byrcheleye, John Warner. Dated Wytham, 4 March 4 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 November this year. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Robert Dyer of Wokyngham at suit of Richard atte Merssh of Wokyngham averring threats ; and order by mainprise of William de Yeland, John de Wasshyngton of Westmorland, Thomas de Maydenston of London and William de Elyngton of Yorkshire to set the defendant free if taken. MEMBRANE 18 d. The king to John Caproun of Colchestre. Lease for four years from Michaelmas last, by mainprise of William Appilton of Colchestre and John Brokat of Tendryng of Essex, of the subsidy in Essex and Hertfordshire upon cloths for sale granted to the late king by the lords and commons etc., rendering 40 marks a year and taking a moiety of the forfeitures of cloth exposed for sale before being sealed etc. ; with covenants (as above, p. 93), and covenant that if the subsidy be further leased the lessee shall have the preference for the sum that others will give. Dated Westminster, 8 November 6 Richard II. French. By bill of the treasurer. The following have like leases : Warwickshire, Leycestershire, Salop and Staffordshire. John Ray of Coventre for two years from Michaelmas last, rendering 40 l. a year and taking a third part of the said forfeitures : mainpernors, William Hopkyns of Warrewyk, John Bray of Stretton, Adam Walssheman of Co ventre and John Wroxhale of Berkeswelle of Warwickshire, and the sheriff shall answer for this mainprise if the mainpernors be found insufficient. Same date. French. By bill of the treasurer. Lincolnshire. Richard Botiller for eight years from Christmas last, rendering 12 marks a year and taking a moiety of the said forfeitures, saving to the king the forfeitures put in the statute of Westminster of the morrow of St. Edmund : mainpernors John Clerke of Berkshire and John Slegh of the county of Suthampton. Dated Westminster, 14 February. French. By bill of the treasurer. Wt. 32813. cr 15 226 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . 1382 . Membrane 18 d — cont. Norffolk and Suffolk. John Pykynge for four years from the Purification next, rendering 40 marks a year and taking a moiety of the said forfeitures, saving etc. (as the last) ; with covenant that the lessee shall be bound to deliver wholly without concealment to the sheriff, by indentures between them to be made, forfeitures made by him or his deputies under the statute above mentioned so soon as they shall be made, saving the moiety of forfeitures under the first mentioned statute which he shall retain, and every year to deliver in the exchequer the indentures so made, whereby the sheriff shall be charged : mainpernors, John Otewy and Robert Saham of Norffolk. Dated Westminster, 21 January. French . By bill of the treasurer. Margaret who was wife of Sir John de Baryngton knight of the one part, and Edmund de Baryngton, Roger Mareschal, John Cherteseye, Robert Rikedoun, John Cockynge, Master Richard Morice and Master Richard Donmowe feoffees of the manor of Gravele to perform her will of the other part. Indenture tripartite, reciting an indenture enrolled upon the Close Roll in July 2 Richard II, whereby she gave to John Maidewelle clerk for life a yearly rent of 12 marks of the manors of Chesefeld and Gravele co. Hertford, with remainder to Sir William de Wauton the elder, Geoffrey Hundene, Ivo Sandhurst, John Tynmuwe parson of Aunesty, John Hockele and William atte Chambre and to their heirs, so that the said clerk should perform divine services for her and for the souls of her said husband and others all his life if not advanced to another benefice within twenty years, and that if he should be so advanced or die Sir William and the others should find another chaplain for the purpose during that term, and willing that if she shall die within twenty years the other feoffees aforesaid shall make a grant of the manor of Gravele to the said Edmund her son (if living) and to his heirs, upon condition that, if the said rent be in arrear and unpaid, it shall be lawful for the said other feoffees to enter again and hold the manor, finding a priest as aforesaid, and after the term of twenty years and the fulfilment of her will they shall again make a feoffment thereof to the said Edmund (if living) and to his heirs for ever, and if he be dead, to her next heirs in fee simple. Dated 20 May 5 Richard II. French. Dame Margaret who was wife of Sir John Barnton knight to Edmund her son. Indenture of demise for life of all the lands etc. in Gravely called Waunden lying on the upper side of ‘ Seynthomas Cros, and the rents and services of all tenants there dwelling on the upper side of the said cross, rendering yearly one red rose at Midsummer for all services. Witnesses : Robert Turk, Edward de Banstede knights, Nicholas fitz Simond, Richard Brokesburne, Walter Warry. Dated Gravele, Thursday after the Purification 5 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Margaret of the foregoing indentures, 10 November this year. Oct. 13. To the bailiffs of the honour of Reylegh. Writ of supersedeas in Westminster, favour of Reynold de Malyns knight in respect of distress for his fealty ; as the king has taken his fealty for the manor of Theydon Mount. 6 RICHARD II.— Part I. 227 1382 . Membrane lid. Oct. 24. To the sheriff of Northumberland. Writ de expensis for 14Z. 165. Westminster. i n favour of Robert de Cliffort and William Heroun, knights of the shire at the parliament summoned at Westminster on Monday in the octaves of Michaelmas last, namely 4s. a day each for 37 days. The following have like writs : Cumberland. Clement de Skelton knight and Thomas Bowet 14Z. 16s. for 37 days. Westmorland. James de Pekeryng knight and John de Kyrkeby 14Z. 16s. for 37 days. Yorkshire. John Seyville knight and John Seint Quintyn knight 10Z. 16s. for 27 days. Lincolnshire. Robert de Leek knight and William Spaigne 10Z. for 25 days. Notynghamshire. Simon de Leek knight and John de Burton 10Z. for 25 days. Derbyshire. Thomas de Wennesley and John Cursoun 10Z. for 25 days. Warwickshire. Robert de Stafford knight and John Eylesford knight 10Z. for 25 days. Leycestershire. John Neville knight and Roger Perwych 10Z. for 25 days. Roteland. John Daneys and William Flore 9Z. 4s. for 23 days. Norhamptonshire. John Wydeville and John Tyndale 9Z. 4s. for 23 days. Bedfordshire. Thomas Peyvre and William Tyryngton 9Z. 4s. for 23 days. Bukinghamshire. Thomas Sakeville knight and John Broughton 9Z. 4s. for 23 days. Cambridgeshire. George Musshet 4Z. 12s. for 23 days. Huntingdonshire. William Moigne and William Louetot 9Z. 4s. for 23 days. Essex. Robert Swynbourne knight and Robert Marny knight 8 Z. 8s. for 21 days. Hertfordshire. Robert Turk knight and John Thornbury knight 8 Z. 8s. for 21 days. Middlesex. Adam Fraunceys knight and John Wroth 7Z. 12s. for 19 days. Kent. John Colpepir of Farlegh knight and Thomas Brokhelle 8 Z. 8s. for 21 days. Surrey. Thomas Salman and Robert Loxle 8Z. 8s. for 21 days. Sussex. Edmund fitz Herberd and William Waleys 8Z. 8s. for 21 days. Norffolk. Stephen de Hales and Roger de Welesham 10Z. for 25 days. Suffolk.' Richard Waldegrave and William de Wyngfeld 10Z. for 25 days. The county of Suthampton. Maurice Bruyn knight and John Sondes knight 10Z. for 25 days. Wiltesir. John de Roches knight 51. for 25 days. Oxfordshire. Gilbert Wace knight and Roger Cheyne 9Z. 4s. for 23 days. Berkshire. Robert Bull ok and Thomas Faryndon 9Z. 4s. for 23 days. Staffordshire. Richard de Pershale knight and John de Knyghtley 10Z. for 25 days. CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 228 1382 , Membrane \ld — cont. Salop. Peter de Careswalle knight and Edward de Acton 101 for 25 days. Gloucestershire. Thomas fitz Nichol 100s. for 25 days. Worcestershire. Alexander de Besford 100s. for 25 days. Herefordshire. Walter Deveros knight and Peter de la Mare knight 10Z. for 25 days. Somerset. Giles Daubeneye knight and John de la Mare knight 10Z. for 25 days. Dorset. Stephen Derby knight and John Mautravers 10Z. for 25 days. Devon. William Boneville knight and Alexander Merle 14Z. 16s. for 37 days. Cornwall. Warm Arcedekene knight and Richard Sergeaux knight 14Z. 16s. for 37 days. [Prynne, Parliamentary Writs, iv. p. 361.] Oct. 24. To John long of Castille and Leon duke of Lancaster, or to liis Westminster, representative in the duchy. Like writ for 10Z. 16s. in favour of John Assheton and Robert Ursewyk knights of the duchy for 27 days. [Ibid., p. 364.] Oct. 24. To the bailiffs of Guldeford. Like writ for 4Z. 4s. in favour of Peter Westminster, atte Barre and Robert atte Mere burgesses, namely 2s. a day each for 21 days. The following have like writs : Cicestre. John atte Castelle citizen 42s. for 21 days. Oxford. Walter Dageville and William Northerne burgesses 4Z. 12s. for 23 days. [Ibid.] Nov. 3. William de Burgh, John Cooke of Leycestre the elder and Theobald Westminster. Warde to Edward Dalyngregge knight. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Leycestershire. Cancelled on payment. Edward Dalyngregge and William de Burgh. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance upon condition that the said William, John Cooke and Theobald Warde pay 200 marks in the church of St. Paul London at Michaelmas next, 200 marks at Easter following, 200 marks at St. Peter’s Chains and 200 marks at Christmas following or within a month after those feasts. Dated Monday after St. Martin 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 November. Nov. 4. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise Westminster, of Henry Goldsinyth, Richard Deye, John Stotusbury and Robert Berthrom of Norhamptonshire, in favour of John Heyr, son of John Heyr, at suit of the king and John Balyngton of Norhampton for leaving his service before the term agreed ; and order to set the defendant free if taken. Membrane i6 d — cont. Thomas Irlwillam dwelling in Pynchebek to John de la Launde and Reynold Sikylbris, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all lands, rents etc. in Pynchebek and Spaldyng which he had by feoffment of William de Stalyngburgh chaplain of Pynchebek chantry. Witnesses : Thomas Pynchebek, Thomas de la Launde, Robert son of Thomas de Pynchebek, John Alkebarowe of Pynchebek, John Symond, Thomas Jeney, Simon atte Brigge. Dated Pynchebek, Monday before Whitsuntide 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Thomas of the foregoing indenture and charter, 7 May. William son and heir of Walter de Chiriton late citizen and merchant of London to William de Wykham bishop of Winchester, Master Nicholas de Wikham, Master John Bukyngham and Master John Campeden. Quitclaim of the manor of Stretlee co. Berkes. Dated London, 7 May 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May. John Bouland clerk to John de Ripoun clerk. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in Berkshire. Cancelled on payment. John Rypoun clerk to Sir John de Bouland clerk. Defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that John de Bouland shall before the feast of St. Peter’s Chains cause a writ of account pending in the Common Bench between Master John Wyke parson of Denham and John Rypoun to be stayed or not pursued. Dated London, 8 May 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May. William Wymbissli chaplain to Thomas Caps citizen and souter {sect’) of London and Joan his wife, sister of the said William, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all lands, rents etc. in Salvyngton, Terryng, Duryngton, Worthyng, Shepcombe, Fyndon, Grenstede, Shepele and Wystmeston which descended to the said William after the death of Beatrice Coteman his mother or John Coteman his grandfather, and the reversion of all which ought to remain to him after the death of Maud Coteman his aunt or any other. Dated 8 May 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 May. To the bailiffs of Norwich. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Geoffrey de Somerton, James Billyngford, William Norwich and Henry Lesyngham of Norffolk, in respect of the execution of a judgment in a cause before the bailiffs in the city court without the king’s writ according to the custom of the city between Margery de Conewyston or Croydoun and Roger Loksmyth parson of a mediety of Bradfeld and John Ymtes chaplain, executors of Alan Wake late vicar of Northwalsham, for render of 9 marks 6s. 8 d., and order to send to the king the record and process thereof and all things which concern the same, so that he have them in the octaves of St. John Baptist, setting free the said executors and their sureties if imprisoned ; as the king has learned by complaint of the executors that there is a manifest error in the said record and process, and it is his will to correct the same, and 6 RICHARD II.— Part II. 305 1383 . May 18. Westminster. May 20. Westminster. May 7. Westminster. April 3. Westminster. May 6. Westminster. May 5. Westminster. April 27. Westminster. Membrane 6d — cont. do full and speedy justice to the parties ; and the said Geoffrey and the others have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 40 1. to content the plaintiff of the said sum and her damages if the judgment be affirmed. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert Parys, Roger Parys, Thomas Saundres of London and Adam Wellome of Yorkshire, in favour of John Gisboume of York at suit of William Hauleye parson of Kirtlyngton by Ripoun for debt. To the prior of Burstall in the diocese of York. Order and request to take again letters patent by them made to Thomas Brounflete the king’s clerk concerning a maintenance which he has in that priory at the king’s command, if he will give them up, and to admit Thomas Crawemerssh and grant him the same for life, making him letters patent concerning it under the seal of the house, and writing again by the bearer what he will do ; as Thomas Brounflete is minded that Thomas Crawemerssh shall have his estate therein, praying the king’s assent. By K. Membrane 5 d. To the sheriff of Huntingdon. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Collesson, William Kylle, John Michel and John Croft of Cambridgeshire, in favour of Thomas atte Fen and John Hervy (sic, rectius John Mayuer of Over ‘ bocher ’) at suit of John Hervy for render of 61. and 61. 9s. respectively. To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, by mainprise of John Seintclere, Thomas Sherstede of Kent, William Norwych of London and William Drax of Yorkshire, in favour of Henry Clerke of Langedoun, put anew in exigents at suit of Thomas French citizen and ‘ cordewaner ’ of London for debt. To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas , by mainprise of Thomas Ligeard, William Rysum, William Mirfeld of Yorkshire and William Castre of Lincolnshire in favour of Thomas Kelhog chaplain at suit of Geoffrey Brokhole knight for trespass. To the abbot and convent of Waverle. Order to take again letters patent by them made to John Doune concerning a maintenance which he has in that abbey by the late king’s command, if he will give them up, and to admit William WikeS the king’s serjeant and grant him the same for life, making him letters patent concerning it under the seal of their house, and writing again by the bearer what they will do ; as the said John is minded that the said William shall have his estate therein, praying the king’s assent. By p.s. [2779.] To the mayor and sheriffs of London. Order at their peril on sight etc. to cause proclamation to be made that all covenants and conditions in indentures made between the king and Henry bishop of Norwich for the expedition on which he is about to sail over sea on the king’s service are fulfilled on behalf of the king and council, as the king gives notice ; and that all men at arms and archers of the bishop’s retinue to sail in the first expedition shall under pain of imprisonment draw Wt. 32813 cr 20 306 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . March 8. Westminster. April 20. Westminster. May 10. Westminster. May 20. Westminster. March 5. Westminster. Membrane 5 d — coni. towards him to the sea before Friday next at latest, none remaining longer in the city or suburbs ; and order to arrest and imprison until further order for their deliverance all whom they may find there after the said day. By K. and C. [Feeder a.] To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order not to trouble Simon Worstede, one of the cousins and heirs of Edward son and heir of Thomas Dolsille who died within age in the king’s wardship, concerning his homage ; as for a fine by him paid the king respited his homage until the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, commanding livery to be given him of his purparty of the lands of the said Thomas ; and the king has taken his homage. By p.s. [2685.] To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William de Snetesham, William de Basyngham and John de Beston of Norffolk and Roger de Blaby of Leycestershire, in favour of Roger parson of Skeggeton at suit of John de Warenne knight averring threats. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Yonge of Wiltesir, Nicholas de Reresby of Yorkshire, John Laght of London and Nicholas Arcedecoun of Salop, in favour of Richard de Byngham of Notynghamshire knight at suit of Thomas Weylond citizen and draper of London and William Horewyche citizen and tailor of London for debt. To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Godefray and Thomas Wynterborne of Wiltesir, John Lilleston and John Tirlyng of Middlesex, in favour of John Pyllyng of Braynford at suit of John Sherfelde of New Sarum for debt. Peter Toroid citizen and skinner of London, attorney of Robert king of Scotland, to William Spanyard, John Gogh, Thomas Brande, William Cornykeye, William Fruyen, Richard Kelby and Matthew Spanyelle and two grooms of Bristol and to the commonalty of Bristol. Acquittance in the said king’s name for 2 01. received by the hands of Robert Daue citizen and mercer of London their attorney, in full of four tuns of the said king’s wine by them lately taken in the port of Inchegalle. Dated 15 May 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 May. To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of the king’s writ ordering him, at request of Robert Rygge chancellor of Oxford university, to justify John Dodeforde clerk by his body until he should content holy church for his contempt and wrong doing ; as the chancellor signified to the king that the said clerk is of his jurisdiction, and excommunicate for contumacy, not willing to be justified by ecclesiastical censure ; and now the king is informed that, by colour of that writ cunningly obtained to delude the king’s court, the prior of St. Frideswide Oxford, who bears the same name, is unlawfully taken and imprisoned ; and it was not nor is it the king’s intent that, by colour of the said information wherein the truth was not told, the prior should be so taken, not being of the chancellor’s jurisdiction. 6 RICHARD II.— Part II. 307 1383 . Membrane 4 d. May 6. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of Westminster. Richard Barbour vicar of Wynthorp, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposes to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many of the people and of the laws ; as Thomas Erwylham of Lancashire, John Preston of Yorkshire, John Toupe of Lincolnshire and John Coueyn of London have mainperned in chancery that he shall not depart thither without special licence of the king, nor send any for that purpose. April 16. To the warden of the marshalsea before the king or to his representa- Westminster. tive. Order by mainprise of Francis Vyncheger, Angelus Christofori, Lambert Date and James Fane merchants of Lumbardy to set free James Beel a Lumbard ; as his complaint shews that he impleaded Geoffrey Kyndesley before the king for rape of Amabilla his wife, and the defendant of malice, scheming to hinder that suit, caused him to be indicted for certain felonies in Bukinghamshire, and to be taken and kept in close custody in the marshalsea prison. May 16. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas , by mainprise Westminster, of John Kirkeby, Robert de Santon and Roger de Haldanby of Yorkshire, in favour of Ralph Selby, Walter Multon clerks and John Mauncepille at suit of Walter Paunfelde ‘ goldsmyth ’ for trespass. May 15. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas , by mainprise of Westminster. John Welby ‘ cordwaner,’ Henry Burgh ‘ dyere,’ John Bonde ‘ sherman’ and Thomas Keten ‘ sherman ’ of the city of London, in favour of Gregory Pynchoun ‘ skynnere ’ at suit of John Tettesbury ‘ pelter ’ for debt. John de Grymesby to Richard de Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln, Master Peter de Dalton canon of Lincoln, Robert de Garton clerk, William de Holme and Thomas del Castelie of Lincoln, their heirs and assigns. Charter of all manors, lands, rents, advowsons etc. and reversions of all tenants in Lincolnshire which he had by feoffment of James de Hoton. Witnesses : Walter Tailboys, John Poucher, John Tourneye, Thomas de Spridlyngton, Walter Stokes. Dated Hakthorne, Sunday before Corpus Christi 6 Richard II. John son of Peter de Grymesby to Sir Richard de Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln. Charter of the marriage of Robert son and heir of the said John. Dated London, 19 May 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 22 May. Peter Toroid citizen and skinner of London to Robert Daue citizen and mercer of London. Bond in 20 1. payable at London on the feast of St. Lawrence next. Dated 16 May 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 May. Robert de Muskham clerk, John Chapman of Priterwelle and Margaret his wife to Joan who was wife of John Cavenclissh of Priterwelle. Bond in 40s. of yearly rent payable at Priterwelle, and four ells of woollen cloth a year, price 14 d. an ell, with power to distrain for arrears in all lands in Priterwell late of the said John Cavendissh which the said Robert, John Chapman and Margaret lately acquired 308 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . June 12. Westminster. May 13. Westminster. Membrane 4d— cont. of John Neweman and William Clerc wardens of the work of the fabric of Priterwell church, and to enter and hold the same again for life or until she be contented of arrears and costs in case she shall not find competent distress. Dated Priterwell, 17 May 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Chapman, 28 May. Geoffrey Michel of Great Yeldham, John Tumour of Earls Colnee and John atte Spence of Gosfelde to John Stubleygh, son and heir of Walter Stubleygh of Halstede co. Essex, his heirs and assigns. Quit¬ claim of all lands, rents etc. in Halstede, Great Maplistrestede, Little Maplistrestede and Gosfelde sometime of the said Walter, and of those called Pluntes in Pebynnersshe, with wards, marriages etc. Witnesses : John Westwyk, Richard Freman, Richard atte Hoo, Thomas atte Cangle, John Joye, William Baundevylle, Edmund Litle, John Blower, John Nicholle, John Walsche. Dated Halstede, 27 May 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 May. To the abbot of Thame. Order under a pain of 20 l. to send to the chancery a strong horse, not bought, for carrying the chancery rolls, so that it be there in the octaves of St. John Baptist next, to be delivered to John de Waltham the king’s clerk keeper of the said rolls. The like to the following : The abbot of Coggeshale. The abbot of Kirkestede. The abbot of Stratford. The abbot of Revesbj 7- . The writ to the abbot of Stratford vacated, because given up with the seal unbroken (in cera). Membrane 3d. To the sheriff of York. Order to cause proclamation to be made divers times on fair days and market days of the king’s will by advice of the council to pardon singular the lieges of the realm who will from now to Christmas next sue several charters for all felonies by them committed before 14 December 5 Richard II for which they are indicted etc., treasons, murders and rapes of women excepted, and all outlawries, provided they be not common thieves or common homicides, nor provers or men appealed for larceny, nor men appealed for manslaughter whereof an appeal is pending at suit of a party, nor have broken prison or withdrawn and not rendered themselves, and provided they were not on that date imprisoned for larceny ; also to pardon what pertains to the king for all trespasses and misprisions before the said date for which fines or ransoms ought to be made to the king, all debts to the king, recognisances and bonds for keeping the peace or other¬ wise, and all fines concerning lands reserved to the king, saving always the right of a party to sue ; and proclamation that all who will have such pardon repair to the chancery before Christmas to sue for charters, if they think fit. The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England, except the sheriffs of London and Bristol. [Feeder a.] To the sheriffs of London. Like order to cause proclamation to be made divers times in the city and suburbs. The like, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Bristol. [Ibid.] 6 RICHARD II.— Part II. 309 1383 . June 4. Westminster. June 6. Westminster. June 7. Westminster. Membrane 3 d — cont. John de la Chaumbre, son of Roger de la Chaumbre, to Thomas de Hasilden. Bond in 200Z. payable at Stepelmordon co. Cantebrigge on Midsummer day next. Dated 1 June 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 June. John Tracy of Bridport co. Dorset to Robert Warbulton citizen of London. Recognisance for 141, to be levied etc. in Dorset. Roger vicar of Wenloke to John de Burton and James de Billyngford clerks. Recognisance for 101, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Salop. Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said Roger pay 100s. at the terms named. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said John. Walter Colas of Gildeford to John de Bourgcher knight. Recog¬ nisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Surrey. Walter Colas of Gildeford and Alice his wife, daughter and heir of Walter de Wotton, to John de Bourgcher knight, John Ive and Thomas Bluet clerks, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of a moiety of the manor of Ryveshales with rents, services etc. in Estmerseye co. Essex, sometime of Wynesia daughter and one of the heirs of John de Reveshale knight, which they had by feoffment of Richard vicar of Gestnyngthorp and Robert Arnold of Merseye, and they, with Thomas Hynton who has made a release thereof to the said Walter [Colas] and Alice, their heirs and assigns, by feoffment of the said Walter de Wotton. Witnesses : John de Sutton, Thomas Maundeville knights, Thomas Hynton, Edmund Brokesbourne, Henry Stompe. Dated Estmerseye, 6 June 6 Richard II. Walter Colas and Alice (as above) to John Porter of Tollesbury and John Nichole. Letter of attorney, appointing them to deliver to John de Bourgcher knight, John Ive and Thomas Bluet clerks seisin of a moiety of the manor of Ryveshales with rents etc. in Estmerseye. Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing by the said Walter, 7 June. John de Heylesdoun citizen and mercer of London to John Chirche- man citizen and grocer of London, Henry Kyrkestede, Peter de Alderforde merchant of Norwich, Clement Bretenham, John de Eccles of Byllokby, Martin de Taverham, William de Snetesham, Robert Wayte, Bartholomew Marche and Richard Tasburgh clerk, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Heylesdoun with lordships, members etc. in Norwich, Heygham, Drayton, Horsham St. Faith, Catton and Heryngby in Flegge co. Norffolk, the advowson of Heylesdoun church and the warren there, and of a messuage and 100 acres of land in Heylesdoun sometime of Richard de Heylesdoun his father. Witnesses : Sir John atte Pole, Sir Thomas Geneye knights, Thomas Bardolf of Spikesworth, Thomas Burell, John Nichol, John Tasburgh, Simon Dalmaigne, John Gissynge, Thomas Greyn, John Mentul. Dated Heylesdoun, St. Petronilla’s day 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 June. 310 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . Membrane 3 d — coni. Thomas Ingram of Sneynton chaplain to Thomas de Maperleye of Notingham, his heirs and. assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands in Sneynton which Thomas de Maperleye has by feoffment of John Ingram brother of the said chaplain and Isabel his wife. Dated Sneynton, Whitsunday 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 June. Membrane 2d. June 6. Roger vicar of Wenloke to John de Burton clerk. Recognisance Westminster, for 5 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Salop. Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said vicar pay a moiety of the said sum at Michaelmas next. Cancelled on 'payment. John Stirtille of Brideport to John Tracy of Brideport. Recognisance for 14 1., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Dorset. John Radyngton prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England and the brethren of the one part and Robert de Muskham and Thomas Sewale of the other part. Indenture witnessing the assent of the said Robert and Thomas, being now possessors of the manor of Bigham, to the estate in a right of way or drift to drive all manner of cattle to and fro which the prior and his predecessors used to have for themselves, their men and servants, and the easement of carrying any pack load at his pleasure riding and walking to and from the prior’s manor in Mapilstede to his manor of Odewelle over and beyond the land of the manor of Bigham by a path extending from the manor of Little Mapiltrestede to the manor of Odewelle, saving always the lords and possessors of the manor of Bigham harmless in their corn and pastures off the said drift at time of such carrying or driving, with covenant that the prior and his successors shall have the same without disturbance ; and covenant by the prior and brethren that they and their successors shall be bound, and hereby compelled if need be, to make full satisfaction for any damage done off the said drift by reason of the said drift or easement in depasturing corn or grass upon the lands of Bigham. Dated London, 12 June 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Robert, 15 June. John Ingram of Sneynton to Thomas de Maperlee of Notyngham, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands in Sneynton which the said Thomas has by feoffment of the said John and Isabel his wife. Dated Sneynton, the feast of the Invention of Holy Cross 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 June. June 7. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas in favour of John Westminster. Taillour chaplain, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many of the people ; as William Davy, William Goderyche, John Croppehille and Adam atte Hille. all of London, have mainperned in chancery under a pain of 40 1. that he shall not depart hither without special licence of the king, nor prosecute or attempt aught as aforesaid, nor send any thither for the purpose. 6 RICHARD II.— Part II. 311 1383 . June 4. Westminster. June 4. Westminster. June 19. Westminster. Membrane 2 d — coni. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas , by mainprise of John Cassy, John Durliurst, Richard Hasshewelle and John Bysley of Gloucestershire, in favour of brother William de Cleve a monk of the abbot of Wynchecumbe at suit of Roger Wily clerk averring threats. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas until Michaelmas next in respect of their demand upon William Camel master of the hospital of St. John Baptist Briggewater to answer for the issues and profits of a messuage and one carucate of land in Maydenbroke in the parish of Chedene, taken into the king s hand by William Stile late escheator in Somerset, and committed by the king to the said master by a mainprise so long as the same should remain in the king’s hand, so that he should answer as aforesaid if the issues and profits should be adjudged to the king ; as a plea whether they ought to pertain to the king or no is yet pending without debate before the king. Membrane Id. John Raulyn of Newenton to Richard de Holme parson of Tunstall. Recognisance for 90 marks, to be levied etc. in Kent. Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said John keep all the covenants in an indenture of demise of Tunstall church. John lord of Bealmont to John de Hakenthorp, John Gilson, John Robinson, William Simbury and William Lyricok, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manors of Sewkeworth co. Berkes and Takley co. Oxford. Dated Takley, 12 June 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 18 June. The king to Richard earl of Arundell and Surrey. Indenture of defeasance of a recognisance in chancery in 1,000Z. made by the earl to the king in May 3 Richard II, to be paid in case the earl gave not to the king within three years the advowson of a church taxed at 21 marks and of the value of 20 1. a year in exchange for the advowson of Arundell priory which was in the king’s hand by reason of the war with France, being a cell of the abbey of Seez in Normandy, upon receipt of the earl’s charter with warranty of the manor of Sevenhampton co. Somerset, worth 20 marks a year without stock as the king is fully informed, which the king will receive in exchange as aforesaid, in lieu of such advowson, and other letters of the earl if need be, and upon acknowledgment before the chancellor and enrolment of such charter, reciting that with the king’s licence the priory is now made a college of a master and certain secular chaplains, whereof during the war 20 marks a year are due to the king which the prior and convent used to pay, and covenant that letters under the great seal shall be made to the earl of the matters aforesaid, and to the said master and chaplains and their successors releasing the said 20 marks a year during the war, with mention that the earl shall no more be bound to give the king any such advowson ; and witnessing a gift with warranty made by the earl to the king and his heirs of the said manor in lieu of such advowson. Dated 11 February 6 Richard II. French. 312 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . June 16. Westminster. Membrane Id — cont. The king and Richard earl of Arundell and Surrey. Indenture witnessing a gift to the king by the earl, during the life of Elizabeth countess of Arundell his wife, of a yearly rent of 10Z. to be taken of the manor of Tortyngton co. Sussex, upon condition that it shall not be payable so long as the countess, in case she shall overlive the earl, shall not recover dower against the king or the tenant of the manor of Sevenliampton which the king has of the earl’s gift, with proviso that no levy shall be made of arrears before the date of such recovery, and that this writing shall be given up to the earl’s heirs in case the countess shall die in his life time or without recovering dower, or in case she shall overlive him and shall make the king or tenant of the said manor a release of such dower. Dated 16 February 6 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing indentures by the said earl, 20 June. Memorandum that on 17 July 7 Richard 11 these two indentures were delivered by John de Waltham keeper of the chancery rolls to Thomas Orgrave clerk of the treasurer to be kept in the treasury. To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Organ, John Ferant, Peter Elsynham and John Seymore of London, in favour of Nicholas Colerne vicar of Southweld at suit of Walter Southous averring threats. ( 313 ) 1383 . June 24. Westminster. June 22. Westminster 7 RICHARD II. Membrane 41. To the lieutenant or justice of Ireland or their representatives, the chancellor, and to the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer of Ireland for the time being. Writ of aid in favour of William de Karlell clerk, whom Queen Anne has appointed her attorney general in Ireland, so long as he shall be her attorney, in collecting by himself or by deputies for whom he will answer whatsoever sums are due of the queen’s gold from 22 January 5 Richard II, on which day she was crowned, namely one mark of every fine of 10 marks made to the king and of every greater fine in proportion, as it was used to be there of old time ; and order to the chancellor at the request of the said attorney and deputies to cause such writs etc. as need be to be made under the seal used in Ireland. Et erat patens. [Feeder a.] To James de Pykeryng eseheator in Yorkshire. Order to give Thomasia who was wife of William de Fumyvall knight livery of dower which the king has assigned her of the manor of Sheffeld and the members thereof, having commanded the prior of Wirsop to take of her an oath etc., namely a pasture called the ‘ Hallefelde ’ with woods, meadows etc. extended at 41. a year, three messuages at 20s., a market and fair at 40s., two pastures called the ‘ Bryggefelde ’ and ‘ Byrunfelde ’ at 6s. 8c?., certain lands at Heghleghe which is a member of the manor at 40s., lands at Hallum a member at 11., lands at Fulle- wode a member at 100s. 2d., lands at Morewode a member at 40s., lands at Stanyngton a member at 61. 2d., two pieces of pasture at the Mores and Ryvelyngden with the wood and deer and the hunting thereof at 41., certain lands at Walkley a member at 18s., lands at Hoperthorp a member at 25s., lands at Waddesley a member at 3s. 1 d., lands at Ollerton a member at 16s., lands at Bradefelde a member at 12 d., lands at Darnalle a member at 13s. 4 d., a garden with a pasture called the ‘ Lordestorth ’ at 2s., 56s. 4 d. of yearly rent of tenements at Sheffelde demised to fee farm, lands at Tyneslowe a member at 2s., a third part of the profit of a view of frankpledge there called the ‘ Semble ’ with a third part of the pleas and perquisites of court extended at 26s. 8 d. a year, and a wood at Stanyngton called ‘ Stanyngtonwode,’ the herbage whereof is of no value. To the same. Order to give Thomas de Nevylle and Joan his wife, daughter and heir of William de Furnyvall knight, seisin of the said William’s lands ; as Joan has proved her age before the eseheator, and the king has commanded John de Neville of Raby to take her husband’s fealty. June 28. To the farmers of the manor of Hedyngton, the hundred of Bolyngden Westminster, and the hundred without the northward gate of Oxford co. Oxford for the time being. Order to pay to Amice late the wife of John de 314 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . June 22. Westminster. July 3. Westminster. July 6. Westminster. Membrane 41— coni. Beverle the late king’s esquire 17Z. a year for life and the arrears since Easter last; as by letters patent of 30 January 46 Edward III the late king granted to the said John and Amice for life 251 a year in recompense for 201 a year previously granted them for life and for 100s. a year previously granted to the said John for life, and further of his gift 40s., amounting in all to 271 a year, to be taken from Michaelmas then last for their lives or until he should take further order for their estate of the fee farm of the said manor and hundreds by the hands of Richard Dammory then farmer of the same and of his heirs or other the farmers for the time being; and by other letters of 30 September 47 Edward III he granted to the said John for life, in part of 151 8s. 9 d. a year previously granted him, 10Z. yearly which the said Richard was bound for life to pay for the manor of Godyngdon, with proviso that if the said Richard should die in the said John’s life time, the said John and Amice should hold the manor of Godyngdon for the said John’s life discharged of that payment, and if the said John should die in the said Richard’s life time, the said Richard after his death, the said Amice during her life, if yet living, and the said John’s heirs should after the deaths of John and Richard pay 101 a year at the exchequer for the manor of Godyngdon ; and at the prayer of the said Amice on 16 March last the king granted that in recompense for 101 of the said 271 a year she should hold the manor of Godyngdon for life quit of the said payment of 101 a year, the said farmers paying at the exchequer 101 of the said 211. a year during her life. Et erat 'patens. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Order upon his allegiance under pain of forfeiture, in consideration of the hurt and peril which might happen to the king and the whole realm by the taking of the town of Suthampton, to order and by distress, imprisonment etc. from time to time to compel all the fencible men of the county to be arrayed according to their estate, and to bring them to that town, abiding with them, if need be, whenever peril threatens, in order to defend the town and neighbouring parts, behaving with such prudence that no hurt shall come thereto by his neglect or default, as he will answer it ; as the king has particular information that his enemies are at sea with a great fleet, purposing to besiege the said town and destroy the country adjacent. The like to the sheriff of Wiltesir. To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs etc. to whom etc. Order to suffer the men and tenants of Queen Anne of her manor of Haveryng atte Boure, which is of the ancient demesne of the crown, to be quit of payment of toll upon their goods within the districts and power of the sheriffs etc., not troubling them contrary to the custom heretofore used in the realm, that men and tenants of the said demesne are and ought to be thereof quit throughout the realm. Et erat patens. To William de Bello Campo keeper of Pembroke castle in Wales, in the king’s hand by reason of the nonage of the heir of John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke. Order to cause the water or river running beneath Kilgaren castle in Wales, which was the said earl’s, to be made 7 RICHARD II. 315 1383 . Membrane 41— cont. and kept wide and open, making no weirs therein, according to an agreement made between the late prince of Wales and a deceased earl of Pembroke, whereby it ought to be kept open, so that ships and boats may pass to and fro, and weirs formerly therein made ought to be abated and removed, as the king is particularly informed that they now are, none being new made. July 12. To John de Everdon parson of Benefelde. Notice, upon his humble Westminster, petition, that by advice of the council he may make his advantage of the tithes of his said church and other profits thereto pertaining, the king’s prohibition of 3 April last notwithstanding ; as upon testimony of William Pakyngton the king’s clerk, treasurer of his household, that Thomas de Barnolby clerk of the offices of the pantry, buttery and kitchen of the household, who is dead, was accountable to the king and rendered not account, the king ordered the arch¬ bishops etc. notaries and all persons holding dignity, office etc. to desist from sequestrating, carrying away or wasting the goods and chattels of the deceased until such account should be rendered and the arrears paid, and to revoke any attempt made to the contrary after his death ; but the said petition has shewn that by colour thereof the said John is hindered from dealing with the said tithes etc., and Thomas atte More clerk, John de Staverton of Suffolk, Thomas West, John Betlowe of Norhamptonshire and Richard Overton of Berkshire have mainperned in chancery to answer for such tithes and profits as shall come to the said John’s hands, if the same shall be adjudged to the king by reason of the account aforesaid. Membrane 40. June 28. To John Gawayn escheator in Wiltesir. Order to remove the Westminster, king’s hand and meddle no further with the manors, lands etc. hereinafter mentioned, delivering to the rector and brethren of Edyngdon of the order of St. Augustine, commonly called the Bons hommes, any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition, by the escheator taken of his office, that with the late king’s licence William de Edyngdon late bishop of Winchester founded a chantry in Edyngdon church of a warden and certain chaplains to celebrate for the late king and his successors and for certain others, giving to them and their successors in almoin a messuage and 2 acres of land there, the advowson of the church and of Bradelegh chapel thereto annexed, that they with licence of the late king and assent of all concerned appropriated the said church and chapel, the said messuage, land and advowson being held in chief, that John de Edyngdon with licence etc. gave to them and their successors divers lands in Edyngdon and elsewhere in Wiltesir to hold of the said king and of other chief lords, that by authority of the said bishop, with his assent and assent of the diocesan and others whose assent w r as required, the chantry w r as after erected into a religious house, and the said rector and brethren were set there, and that such erection was by the late king confirmed by letters patent of 16 July 32 Edward III, confirming the estate of the rector and brethren and their successors in the said church and chapel and all other possessions of the said chantry, any right of the king by reason of services whereby the same were held, or right of keeping the same during vacancies, the statute of mortmain or any other statute notwithstanding, which letters patent, and the letters 316 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 13g3 # Membrane 40— coni. of the bishop of Salisbury were shewn to the jurors of the said inquisition, that in 42 Edward III the then rector and brethren with that king’s licence purchased of Robert Forstalle the manor of Stepellavyngton, except a messuage and 15 acres of land of the demesne lands of the manor then held in bondage by John Beriet, the whole manor being held in chief by knight service and by the service of rendering yearly 20s. to the ward of Devyses castle, subject to payment of 91. 6s. 8 d. a year to the chantry of St. Katherine Wanbergh, that in 37 Edward III the then rector and brethren with licence etc. purchased of the said bishop Edyngdon the manor of Tenhide which, a messuage and 17 acres of land excepted, is held in chief by the service of one axe called a Danish axe (‘ hache Daneys,’) and the said messuage and land of the abbess of Romeseye as of her manor of Edyngdon by service of 9s. 6 d. a year, and that John Aillesbury then rector was the first rector, and died on the eve of the Annunciation 5 Richard II ; and although in that inquisition it is contained that the jurors know not whether by reason of the vacancy upon his death the keeping of those manors with the exception aforesaid pertains to the king or no, by colour thereof the escheator has taken all their possessions into the king’s hand, as is shewn to the king by complaint of Thomas Odiham now rector; and after view and reading in chancery of the inquisition and of the late king’s letters patent, and after mature deliberation with the justices, serjeants and others of the council learned in the law, it seems to them that the same were seized without title of law or reasonable cause. June 27. To William de Bryghtle escheator in Cornwall. Order to remove Westminster, the king’s hand and meddle no further with two carucates of land in Lannouseynt, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition, of his office taken by John de Aston late escheator, that on Monday after the Nativity of the Virgin 35 Edward III Robert sometime prior of Plympton and the convent without the king’s licence demised the premises, which are held in chief, to John Treury, Richard and Roger his sons, William Caly and Parnell Persoun for their lives, by reason whereof the premises were by the late escheator seized into the king’s hand ; and the king reckons the cause of seizure insufficient, for that the trespass is pardoned by virtue of pardons made by the late king in 50 Edward III. July 12. To Thomas Couele escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to remove Westminster, the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Turuestbn, delivering to Nicholas abbot of Westminster and to the prior and convent any issues thereof taken, in order to find certain yearly and weekly alms and charges for the soul of Queen Eleanor ; as lately in name of a distress the king ordered the escheator to take into his hand all temporalities of the abbot, and to answer to the king for the issues thereof until further order, according to a judgment in the court of chancery in presence of the justices and others of the council for certain contempts etc. by the abbot committed against the king and crown ; but the premises were given to the church of St. Peter Westminster, Walter then abbot, the prior and convent and to their successors by King Edward I for the purpose aforesaid, as appears by his charter, confirmed by charter of the king. Proviso that the abbot, prior and convent shall find the alms and charges aforesaid. 7 RICHARD II. 317 1333 . Membrane 40— cont. The like to the following : John Brode of Smethe escheator in Kent, concerning the manors of Westerham and Edulnebrugge. John Bredford escheator in Essex, concerning the manor and advowson of Briddebroke with the homage and service of Dru cle Barentyn and his heirs for the fourth part of one knight’s fee in Hernestede by him held of the said king. John Ray escheator in Warwickshire, concerning the manors of Knolle and Grafton with the hamlets of Alspathe, Buleye, Hurverlee, Wytlakesfelde, Kynewaldeshey, Notehurst, Lange- done and Didyngton. July 1. To Robert de Parys escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to give Westminster. John fitz Johan livery of a toft with croft adjacent- and 12 acies of land in Cumberton called ‘ Hevedesfee,’ to hold by the courtesy of England, as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Thomas Sewale the late king’s escheator, that at her death Joan sometime wife of Gilbert de la Chambre, whom the said John took to wife after Gilbert s death, held the premises in chief by knight service in her demesne as of fee, and that John and Joan had issue, by name Isolda ; and the king has taken the said John’s fealty. Membrane 39. July 4. To William Hastynges escheator in Norffolk and Suffolk. Order to Westminster, take of Margaret who was wife of John Argentem knight an oath etc., and in presence of his heirs and parceners to assign her dower of her husband’s lands. To John Bredeford escheator in Essex and Hertfordshire. Order to assign dower to the said Margaret, of whom the king has commanded William Hastvnges to take an oath etc. The like to‘Robert de Parys escheator in Cambridgeshire. July 17. To John de Bredeford escheator in Essex. Order to take the fealty Westminster, of John Byneye, son and heir of Richard Byneye of Priterwelle, and to give him seisin of his father s lands; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage. By p.s. [2862.] July 10. To Richard Otery escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the king’s Westminster, hand and meddle no further with the manor of Mebbury Osmond, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by John de Radest-on late escheator, that Roger Folvylle of Cloune at his death held the same in right of Elizabeth his wife, yet living, of others than the king. July 12. To Robert Bealknap and Walter Clopton justices of assize in Essex. Westminster. Order to continue until their next sitting in the state wherein it now is an assize of novel disseisin by William Hauney clerk, John Bretton, William Wakefelde and Peter Tebaud arraigned against Thomas Notebem, Katharine his wife and others ; as the said Ihomas is over sea on business of the king. July 15. To John de Norhampton mayor of the city of London and escheator Westminster, therein. Order to give John Frost and Agnes his vife livery of a tenement in the parish of St. Mary Bothawe in Douuegate ward 318 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383. Membrane 39— cont. sometime of John son of John Adam ‘ spycer ’ of Hachesham ; as the same was held of the late king in burgage, and came to his hands as an escheat for that John son of John Adam died without an heir, as is found by inquisition taken by Simon de Mordon late mayor and escheator, and by letters patent the late king gave it to William Herland ‘carpenter ’ now deceased and to his heirs, to hold by the services of old time accustomed ; and upon petition of John Frost and Agnes, being late the wife of the said William, shewing that by will enrolled in the husting of London among pleas of Monday before St. Margaret 49 Edward III, he bequeathed the same to Agnes and her assigns during her life, willing that as soon as might be after his death she should sell the reversion thereof, and that she continued possession until she and John Frost were thrust out by colour of letters patent of the king giving the premises for life to Simon Clement clerk by name of a tenement in the parish of St. Michael Paternosterchirche in Douuegate ward, the king ordered the sheriffs of London to give the said Simon notice to be in chancery in the quinzaine of St. John Baptist 5 Richard II, in order to shew cause wherefore the gift to him should not be revoked, and the premises restored to John and Agnes with the issues thereof by him taken ; whereupon the parties appeared, and other days being successively given, the proceedings were continued until the quinzaine of St. John Baptist last, at which day the said Simon by Ralph de Pynyngton his attorney could set forth nought to the purpose, nor could the king’s serjeants or William de Hornby his attorney, wherefore by advice of the justices and others learned in the law it was determined that the gift to Simon should be revoked, and livery given as aforesaid. Membrane 38. June 28. To the justices of the Bench. Order to proceed with what speed Westminster, they may, so that they proceed not to rendering of judgment without advising the king, with a jury of twenty four knights arraigned by Philip Wroth to convict the jurors of an inquisition in a cause between Thomas son of John son of John Aubrey and the said Philip to shew cause wherefore, by the form of a fine levied in the king’s court in 11 Edward II, a fourth part of the manor of Great Cowerne ought not to remain to the said Thomas, after the decease of Sibyl who was wife of Walter Baskerville, John Walewayn and John Aubrey and Alice his daughter, notwithstanding an allegation made by Robert brother of the said Thomas, being now tenant thereof, that after the death of Thomas by reason of the nonage of the said Robert his brother and heir the same was seized into the king’s hand, for that it is held of Mary one of the daughters and heirs of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford as of the honour of Braghnok, and that by name of a fourth part of the manor of Cowerne it is in the wardship of Roger Parker of Ledbury by commission of the king, by reason of which allegation the justices have deferred to proceed. June 23. To John Raye escheator in Warwickshire. Order to remove the Westminster, king’s hand and meddle no further with a messuage in Long Ichynton, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition, of his office taken by William Palmer the late king’s escheator, that without that king’s licence Adam vicar of Long Ichynton made a feoffment thereof to John Wylly vicar of Maxstoke to the profit of the 7 RICHARD II. 319 1333. Membrane 38— cont. prior of Maxstoke, that it is worth 2s. a year, and that the prior took the profits twenty years ; and now petition is made on behalf of John [Wylly] for removal of the king’s hand, shewing that by colour of that inquisition the messuage was seized into his hand ; and with assent of the justices and others of his council in chancery the king reckons the cause of that seizure insufficient. July 16. To the sheriff of Somerset. Order to take of Walter Blankepayn Westminster, of Yevelchestre, Thomas ‘ the vykersservant of Yevele ’ and William Norman vicar of Montagu, imprisoned under custody of .the sheriff for alleged misprisions committed at the priory of Montacute, security that they shall attempt nought to the prejudice of the king’s majesty, and of the king’s favour to set them free. By K- The like, mutatis mutandis, to the mayor and sheriffs of London in favour of Master Robert Knyght clerk. July 4. To John de Roches admiral of the fleet to the westward. Order, Westminster, under pain of the king’s wrath, to suffer Richard de Hampton the king’s esquire and his deputies to seize wrecks and forfeitures whatso¬ ever which pertain to the king in singular the ports of Cornwall, meddling not with any of them, nor usurping what pertains to the office of havener in Cornwall which the said Richard holds by grant of Edward prince of Wales and duke of Cornwall, that the said Richard have no matter of complaint against him or his ministers in future, and order to give up to the said Richard or his deputies any such wrecks or forfeitures taken by him or his ministers, or the value thereof, that the said Richard may answer for them as he ought to do ; as the said Richard is bound to take and answer for the same, and all former haveners used so to do, the admirals or any others not being used to meddle therein, as the king is particularly informed. Aug. 3. To the keepers, farmers, bailiffs or reeves of ‘ Swafham Market ’ Nottingham, co. Norffolk for the time being. Order to pay to Richard Fodryngay and Joan his wife 50/. a year and the arrears since 7 October last, on which day the king confirmed letters patent of John duke of Brittany count of Montfort and earl of Rychemonde granting them that yearly sum of the said town. Et erat patens. July 22. To James de Pykeryng escheator in Yorkshire. Order to give Westminster. Richard Lely, brother and heir of John son of John Lely of Carleton, who died within age in the late king's wardship, seisin of his father s lands, saving the value of his marriage if answer be not yet made for it to the late king or to the king ; as the said Richard has proved his ase before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By P- s - [2813.] Aug. 4. To John Wydeville escheator in Roteland. Order to give Robert Nottingham, son of Thomas son of Robert de Sussex seisin of the lands of his said grandfather whose cousin and heir he is, and of those held in dcwei by Maud who was his said grandfather’s wife, saving (as in the last) ; as he proved his age before Roger de la Chambre late escheatoi, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [2884.J 320 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . July 14. Westminster. July 1. Westminster. June 26. Westminster. July 11. Westminster. Aug. 30. Westminster. Aug. 27. Westminster. Membrane 38— cont. Order to the sheriff of Gloucester to cause a coroner to be elected instead of Robert Southorle, who is insufficiently qualified. Like order to the sheriff of Suffolk for election of a coroner instead of Edmund de Carleton. Like order to the sheriff of Suthampton for election of a verderer of the forest of Little Bere instead of John Emmory. Like order to the sheriff of Worcester for election of a verderer of Kynfare forest instead of John de Perton knight, who is sick and aged. Like order to the sheriff of Wiltesir for election of two verderers in Milchet forest instead of Philip Lusteshulle and John Elys, who are dead. Membrane 37. To the lieutenant in Ireland, and the chancellor and treasurer therefor the time being. Order, upon petition of Walter son and heir of Geoffrey de la Launde of Ireland, if assured that certain lands there were taken into the king’s hand by Geoffrey’s death and by reason of the petitioner’s nonage, and were by Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March, late lieutenant, committed during such nonage to Richard Levyngton for payment of 201. a year at the exchequer of Ireland, to compel the said Richard over and above that farm to find him maintenance from the time of such commission proportionate to the value of those lands, and if he shall refuse, order to seize the lands into the king’s hand and commit them to the said Walter, who shall find a mainprise for payment of the said farm ; as he has shewn that he has no means of sustenance during his nonage, and it is lawful and reasonable that he have it of the said lands. By C. To the sheriff of Cornwall, and to John de Kentwode steward of Cornwall. Order to compel Jolin Penleyn vicar of Constanton and John Roos, to whom for a certain yearly farm the king lately committed the keeping of the priory of Mount St. Michael, to come before them, and to find security for which the sheriff and steward will answer that, while a plea is pending without debate in chancery between the king and them and the king’s mother Joan princess of Wales and brother Richard Harpath an Englishman concerning the keeping of the same, they shall find maintenance within the priory for the said Richard as prior and the chaplains, shall perform divine services and works of charity there established, maintain and keep the houses, woods and enclosures to the priory pertaining without waste, and bear all other charges, not eloigning or dispersing horses, oxen, kine, sheep or other goods or chattels thereof, and order to certify such security in chancery ; as the said plea is that the said John and John shew cause wherefore the king ought not to revoke his commission to them, and commit the keeping of the priory during the war with France, the lands, rents and possessions thereof to the said Richard for a reasonable farm, according to an ordinance lately made in parliament; and the king has given the parties a day to be in chancery in the octaves of Michaelmas next. By C. 7 RICHARD II. 321 1383 . Sept. 24. Westminster. Sept. 24. Westminster. Oct. 2. Westminster. Oct. 3. Westminster. Sept. 26. Westminster. Membrane 37— cont. To R. bishop of Coventre and Lichefeld, his commissaries and other ecclesiastical persons whatsoever holding any dignity or office to whom etc. Prohibition of any attempt which may tend to disherison of the king or crown, or to impair the liberties and immunities of his free chapel within Shrewsbury castle and of the members thereof, and order at their peril to revoke any such attempt made ; as the same are exempt from all ordinary jurisdiction, and the king is informed that the bishop and his commissaries are striving to exercise such jurisdiction therein, and in contempt of the king cease not to trouble his ministers there. Et erat patens. The like to J. bishop of Hereford. To William Hastynges escheator in Suffolk. Order to give John son of Richard Filioll knight, John de Rokewode, Roger de Wolfreston and John Rokele livery of the manor of Asshefelde with the issues thereof taken since the death of Richard de Pakenham ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by fine levied in the king’s court with his licence Richard de Pakenham at his death held the same for life by gift of John Coue parson of Berdewelle and John Martelle to him and Joan his wife, likewise deceased, with remainder to the said John son of Richard and the others and to their heirs, and that the manor is held in chief by knight service, by the service of paying 16s. a year to Norwich castle, and by suit to Blake- bourne hundred every three weeks, except one carucate of land, 8 acres of meadow, 24 acres of wood and 505. of yearly rent therein which are held of others than the king ; and for 40s. by them paid in the hanaper the king has respited the homage and fealty of the said John son of Richard and the others until Midsummer next. To the receiver for the time being of the lordship belonging to the castle of Kenentheles in Wales. Order to pay to Thomas Ydefen the king’s esquire 2 d. a day and the arrears since 13 May 5 Richard II, on which date the king granted him for life, so long as the same should remain in his hand, the offices of constable and janitor of that castle, being in the king’s hand among other lands of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March by reason of his heir’s nonage. Et erat patens. To the sheriff of Oxford and Berkshire, or to the farmers or receivers there of the subsidy upon woollen cloths. Order to pay to Adam de Colton, one of the yeomen of the king’s chamber, 10/. a year and the arrears since 30 September 6 Richard II, on which date, for good service from his birth, the king granted the said Adam 10/. a year for life. Et erat patens. To John Bredeford escheator in Essex. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the manor and advowson of Wanstede, certain other lands in Wanstede thereto pertaining called Nagethalle and Sayes, other rents and services in Esthamme, Stratford and Berkynge, and lands in Great and Little Mapeltrestede, Hidyngham Sibille and Hidyngham Castelle called Hosedenes, Cakstons and Dynes, delivering to Margaret late the wife of John Huntercombe any issues Wt. 32813, CB 21 322 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 2383. Membrane 37— cont. thereof taken ; as the king has learned by divers inquisitions, taken by the escheator, that at his death her husband held no lands in that county in chief or of others in his demesne as of fee or in service, but held the premises for life as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of William Coggeshale knight and others to them and the heirs of their bodies, and that the same are held of others than the king. To Thomas Couele escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to take of the said Margaret an oath etc. and, in presence of Adam de Rameseye the king’s esquire, to whom the king has committed parcel of her husband’s lands until the lawful age of his heir, and of John James, to whom the king has committed the residue thereof, to assign her dower of the same. Sept. 22. To Robert Bealknap and Walter de Clopton justices of assize in Westminster. Hertfordshire. Order, upon petition of William de Wyndesore knight, shewing that he is under orders to sail on the king’s service over sea, to postpone until the Purification next an assize of novel disseisin against him and others arraigned by the abbot of St. Albans concerning tenements in Oxey. By K. Oct. 10. To John Norhampton mayor of the city of London and escheator Westminster, therein. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with two messuages and thirteen shops in a street called Holbourne in the suburb of London, delivering to William Savage parson of Handesworth and John Redesere chaplain any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that long before his death William de Fumyvall knight was seised of the premises, and made a feoffment thereof to the said parson and John, their heirs and assigns, by virtue whereof they were seised of the same. Membrane 36. June 23. To Nicholas Brembre and John Philippot, collectors of customs Westminster, and subsidies in the port of London. Order, upon petition of Geoffrey Chaucer esquire controller of the customs and subsidies upon wool, hides and woolfells in that port, shewing that he is like to be so much occupied upon particular business that for a certain time he may not without grievous disturbance attend to that office, to receive Henry Gisors whom he has deputed as his representative, the king having taken of the said Henry an oath for true performance thereof, and to suffer him until Allhallows next to exercise the said office, so that he abide continually and behave truly therein, writing with his own hand the rolls which concern the same. It is the king’s will that one part of the seal called ‘ coket ’ remain in his custody during the time aforesaid. By p.s. [2838.] July 5. To Robert Tresilian and David Haunemere justices appointed to Westminster, hold pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to cause an inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and Richard vicar of Erlyngham, concerning the annulment of an outlawry published against the vicar at suit of George Blanket and William Diere executors of William Erlyngham of Bristol, to be taken before them or one of the king’s justices. 7 RICHARD II. 323 1383 . July 8. Westminster. July 1. Westminster. Aug. 24. Westminster. Sept. 16. Westminster. Membrane 36— cont. To the justices of the Bench. Order, upon petition of the prior of St. Andrew Norhampton, to proceed with what speed they may in a cause between the prior and John Baukewelle parson of Little Billyng for 1005. arrears of a yearly rent of 205. due to the prior, notwithstanding the defendant’s allegation that he holds his church at the king’s presentation by reason of the priory being in the king’s hand because of the war with France, that he found it discharged of the said rent, and that without the king, the said prior who is the patron, and the bishop of Lincoln the ordinary, he may not charge or discharge the same, craving the king’s aid, so that they proceed not to rendering of judg¬ ment without advising the king. To John Wydeville escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order in presence of John de Neville knight and Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir of William de Latymer knight, to assign dower of the said William’s lands, if not yet assigned, to Elizabeth who was his wife, with the issues thereof since 9 October 5 Richard II, on which date the king gave order to John Carnelle late escheator to assign her dower, having commanded the prior of Gisburne to take of her an oath etc. ; as the late escheator was removed from office before this was done. To the reeve of the lordship of Chesthunt co. Hertford for the time being. Writ de intendendo in favour of Edmund Stokes esquire, and order to pay him Qd. a day for life so long as that lordship shall be in the king’s hand ; as Joan the king’s sister duchess of Brittany countess of Montfort and Rychemonde granted him for life for his long service the keeping of the parks, woods and warren of Chesthunt, taking 6d. a day of the reeve with the fees and customs to that office pertaining, and the king confirmed her grant. Et erat patens. To the collectors of customs in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull for the time being. Order of the ancient custom in that port to pay to Michael de la Pole knight 180 marks a year and the arrears since the death of William the last earl of Suffolk ; as William de la Pole knight the elder deceased made to the late king a surrender and quit¬ claim of the manor of Brustwyk co. York, the manors of Gryngele and Whetle co. Notyngham which he held by charters of the said king, and 260 marks of yearly rent to be taken of the said custom by him and his heirs for maintaining the estate of banneret ; and for that cause, and a surrender and quitclaim of the manor of Kayngham co. York likewise made by Thomas de la Pole deceased and Edmund de la Pole sons of the said William, with common assent of the whole council the late king of his particular knowledge after mature delibera¬ tion gave to the said William de la Pole and Michael his son and to their heirs in recompense thereof 400 marks of yearly rent to be taken as aforesaid ; and upon petition of the said Michael, for that he gave up the late king’s letters patent in chancery to be cancelled, the king with assent and advice of the council gave to the said Michael and his heirs, in exchange for 220 marks yearly deducted from the aforesaid rent, 20 1. a year of rent which the said earl was bound to pay for the castle and town of Orforde, the manor of Benhale co. Suffolk to the value of 100 marks a year, knights’ fees thereto pertaining to the value of 20 marks, 40 marks of yearly rent of the fee farm of the said Michael’s 324 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1303. Membrane 36— cont. manor of Stradbroke which he or his tenants are bound to pay to the manor of Eye, and the manor of Dedham co. Essex to the value of 20 l. a year, the said manors of Benhale and Dedham, 40 marks of rent and fees having been held by the said earl by gift of the late king to Robert de Ufford earl of Suffolk his father and to his heirs male, and having come to the king’s hands for that William the earl died without issue male, provided the said Michael should pay down 1,000 marks for the neifs and growing timber of the manors of Benhale and Dedham, further covenanting that he should take the remaining 180 marks a year as aforesaid from the said earl’s death. Et erat patens. Sept. 20. To William Sallowe escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to take Westminster, of Joan who was wife of John de Crophulle knight an oath etc. and, in presence of Walter Devereux who has taken to wife Agnes daughter of Thomas de Crophulle cousin and heir of the said John, a minor in the king’s wardship, and of Roger Crophulle to whom the king has committed the wardship of certain lands of the deceased, to assign dower to the said Joan. To William de Skipwith the younger, escheator in Lincolnshire. Order to assign dower to the said Joan, of whom the king has com¬ manded William Sallowe to take an oath etc. The like to John Ray escheator in Leycestershire. Aug. 20. To James de Pikeryng escheator in Yorkshire. Order to give Ralph Westminster, de Lumleye, brother and heir of Robert son and heir of Marmaduke de Lumleye knight, seisin of his father’s lands, the said Robert having died within age in the late king’s wardship ; as Ralph has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. To John Derwentwater escheator in Northumberland. Like order ; as the said Ralph has proved his age before James de Pikeryng in Yorkshire. By p.s. (the same writ). Oct. 7. Order to the sheriff of Stafford to cause a verderer of Kynefare Westminster, forest to be elected instead of John Pert, who is sick and aged. Sept. 23. To the collectors of customs in the port of Suthampton. Order Westminster, for particular causes to suffer no wool, hides or woolfells to pass to any foreign parts before the Purification next, under pain of forfeiture thereof. By K. and C. Membrane 35. Sept. 19. To the keeper, receiver or farmer of the lordship of Buelt for the Westminster, time being. Order to pay to Richard Cardemewe the king’s servant 10 marks a year for life, if his wages and fees amount to so much, and the arrears since 30 September last, on which date the king granted him for life, so long as it should be in his hand, the keeping of Buelt forest in Wales, in the king’s hands among other lands of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March by reason of the nonage of his heir, taking 10 marks a year of the issues or farm of the lordship in recompense for all wages and fees to that office belonging, if they should amount to so much. Et erat patens. 7 RICHARD II. 325 J3g3 # Membrane 35— cont. Sept. 20. To John Bredeford escheator in Essex. Order to remove the king’s Westminster, hand and meddle no further with a yearly rent of 6Z. 13s. 4 d., delivering to John de Bristowe any issues thereof taken since the death of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Nicholas fitz Richard, that at his death the earl held a manor called Lacheleghalle of others than the king, and by deed of 1 November 49 Edward III gave the said John that yearly sum for life to be thereof taken. Memorandum that the said John, appearing in person in chancery, granted that he should be bound to render to the king all sums so taken during the nonage of the earl's heir, if hereafter it should be found that the earl held the said manor in fee tail. Mandate to the receiver, keeper, bailiff or farmer of the manor for the time being to pay the said rent to the said John, and the arrears since the earl’s death. Et erat patens. Oct. 2. To the bailiff, farmer or receiver of the manor of Nethewode co. Westminster. Hereford for the time being. Order every year to pay to John Elys yeoman of the king’s chamber the fees and wages belonging to the office of keeper of Nethewode park, in the king’s hand among other lands of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March, and the arrears since 1 January 5 Richard II, on which date the king granted him that office with the fees and wages for life, so long as the same should remain in his hand. Et erat patens. Oct. 10. To the keepers or farmers for the time being of the manors of Westminster. Burbache and Barewelle co. Leycester and Reydon co. Suffolk of the heritage of John son and heir of John de Hastyngs earl of Pembroke, a minor in the king’s wardship. Order to pay to the said heir sums of 60k and 66k 13s. 4 d. a year until his full age, and the arrears since the deaths of Robert Twyford knight and John Cursoun knight respectively ; as on 7 October last the king granted him as aforesaid in aid of his maintenance the 60k a year of the manors of Burbache and Barewelle which by grant of the earl confirmed by the late king the said Robert took for life, and the 66k 13s. 4 d. a year of the manor of Reydon which John Cursoun took likewise for life. Et erat patens. Oct. 11. To Richard Otery escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the king’s Westminster, hand and meddle no further with a messuage and one carucate of land in Yatmynstre and a messuage, one carucate of land and 25^ acres of meadow in Bere Haket and Lyllyngton by Shirboume, delivering to Elizabeth who was wife of Roger Folvyle of Cloune any issues thereof taken ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by John de Radeston late escheator, that the said Roger died seised of the premises, held of others than the king, that he died on Friday after the Exaltation of Holy Cross 6 Richard II, and that Joan his daughtei, whom Philip Maubank has taken to wife, is his next heir and of full age, and upon petition of the said Elizabeth, shewing the finding of another inquisition, taken by the escheator, that she was jointly enfeoffed with her husband of the premises to them and their heirs, except 4 acres of land in Lillyngton of the carucate last mentioned, 326 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . July 1. Westminster. July 3. Westminster. July 12. Westminster. Membrane 3o— cont. whereof she was jointly enfeoffed with him for life, in consideration that in case Elizabeth were not jointly enfeoffed he should take the issues thereof from her husband's death until the said Philip and Joan should obtain livery of the lands of the deceased, the king ordered the sheriff to give notice to Philip and Joan to be in chancery in the octaves of Michaelmas last in order to shew cause wherefore the king's hand ought not to be removed from the premises and the issues thereof ; at which day they came not. wherefore it is determined that his hand shall be removed as aforesaid. Membrane 34. To W illiarn Brightle escheator in Devon. Order to give William son and heir of John Assheforde. tenant by knight service of William son and heir of John Claville late a minor in the late king's wardship, which John Claville was tenant by knight service of Edward le Despenser likewise a minor in the late king's wardship, seisin of the l an ds so held ; as he proved his age before John Aston late escheator. and on proof of the age of W illiarn son of John Claville on 4 November 38 Edward III the late king commanded livery to be given him of lands held of the said Edward. To James de Pykeryng escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a moiety of the manor of Baynton, delivering to W ilham de Sheffeld any issues thereof taken: as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Thomas de Sheffeld knight at his death held no lands in that county in chief in demesne nor in service, but by fine levied in the late king’s court held that moiety in fee tail by gift of Roger de la More and Y\ illiarn Savage to John de Sheffeld 'his father and to the heirs male of his body with remainder to the said William de Sheffeld being brother of John and to the heirs male of his body, that the said Thomas died without issue male, and that the same is held of others than the king. To the warden of the Flete prison and his representative. Order by mainprise of John Monyn of Dovorre, Richard Waltham, John Dunstalle, Henry Fort and W illiarn Fort of Essex to set free John Foxton imprisoned at the king's command, who is to be suffered to go at large with the king’s licence ; as they have mainpemed under a pain of 200 marks that he shall appear in person in chancery on Monday after St. Peters Chains next, to be committed to the said prison if so it shall be adjudged by the king and council. Bv C. To William de Brightlegh escheator in Devon. Order to remove the king s hand and meddle no further with the manor of Clauton, delivering to Eleanor late the wife of William Brit anj T issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that at his death the said William held no lands in that county in chief in demesne nor in service, but by fine levied in the late king’s court held that manor of others than the king as jointly enfeoffed with the said Eleanor by gift of John Hulle and others to them and the heirs of their bodies, that Roger Juyll late escheator seized the same bv reason of an outlawry published against the said William at suit of John Pynchon citizen of London, and that the said William died on 18 December last. 7 RICHARD II. 327 Membrane 34— cont. To the mayor and bailiffs of the city of Co ventre. Order to deliver to John Wely and William Wely executors of John Papenham citizen of Co ventre, "to perform his will, all goods and chattels of the testator by them arrested ; as upon information that strife and debate had arisen between the executors and John Papenham chaplain and Thomas Burdet for administration of the same to the disturbance of the people of that city, by divers writs the king commanded the parties to be in chancery on Monday last to answ T er etc., and by another writ commanded the mayor and bailiffs to arrest all the testator’s goods and chattels in the city and keep them without eloignment or dispersal until debate should be had to which of the parties the same ought to pertain ; and now by examination upon oath of the said chaplain and Thomas the king has found that by will and order of the testator in his life time their names were struck out of his testament, and it is not lawful or reasonable that they should have execution thereof against his will. July 15. To William Sallowe escheator in Notynghamshire. Order to give Westminster. Robert Martel seisin of a messuage, 10 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in Rodyngton, late of John Amysson of Rodyngton outlawed for felonies \ as for 135. 4cZ. by him paid at the exchequei the king has granted to the said Robert the year and a day and the waste of the premises, held of the said Robert in chief, as is found by inquisition taken by the escheator. Auer. 7. To William de Neville keeper of the king’s forest beyond Trent, Harpswell. or to his representative in Shirwode forest. Order to deliver to bail William Humfrey of Farnesfeld clerk, imprisoned in Notyngham castle for a trespass of venison in the said forest for which he is indicted, if replevisable according to the assize of the forest. Aug. 3. Order to the sheriff of Surrey to cause a coroner to be elected instead Westminster, of Peter atte Barre, who is insufficiently qualified. Sept. 1. To the receiver of the lordship of Kedewyn for the time being. Westminster. Order to pay to John Benyfelde dwelling with Michael de la Pole every year during his life, so long as the same shall remain in the king s hand, his wages and fees as forester of Tresgonyouns forest, in the king’s hand among other lands of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March because of the nonage of the earl’s heir, and the arrears since 2 December last, on which date the king granted him that office with the wages and fees thereto pertaining, provided that none other had an estate therein by grant of the earl confirmed by the late king or by the king. Et erat 'patens. 1383 . July 14. Westminster. Oct. 10. To the bailiffs of Great Jernemuth for the time being. Order of Westminster, the farm of the town to pay to Nicholas de Sharnesfeld the king s knight 20 1. a year, which for good service the king has granted him for life or until the king shall take other order for his estate, as John Fastolf deceased one of the late king’s esquires used to take it by that king’s grant. Et erat patens. 328 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . Oct. 15. Westminster. Oct. 20. Westminster. Membrane 33. To the sheriff of Gloucester for the time being. Order to suffer Queen Anne to enjoy all liberties and privileges in the town of Gloucester granted to her by letters patent of 11 February last, the yearly farm of the town being assigned to her by other letters patent, and by herself, her bailiffs and ministers' to levy and take for life fines, ransoms, forfeited issues, amercements and other profits of men and tenants of the town and others from that date, delivering to her bailiffs and ministers estreats of the exchequer, of justices in eyre for pleas of the forest and common pleas and of other justices whatsoever, and order to cause notice to be given and proclamation made of this command ; as the king granted that, in all places whereof the yearly farm is assigned to her in dower or for life, she should have the fines etc. of men and tenants therein, and all that may pertain to the king in his courts whatsoever of the year and a day and waste, of forfeitures and murders adjudged before the king, in chancery, before the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer, the justices in eyre and of the Bench, the steward and marshals and the coroner of the household, the clerk of the market, and before any other justices and ministers whatsoever, as fully as the king should have them if he had kept those places in his hand, levying the same by delivery to her bailiffs and ministers of estreats of justices in eyre in their eyres, of the said steward and marshals, coroner and clerk in their sessions, and fines etc. adjudged in chancery and the exchequer, before justices of the Bench, of assize, gaol delivery or of oyer and terminer, and other justices and ministers of the king by delivery to them of estreats of the exchequer by the hands of the sheriffs, that she should have the chattels of felons and fugitives, so that if any of those men and tenants or any other there ought to lose life or limb, should become a fugitive, refuse to stand to judgment or commit other fault for which he ought to lose his chattels the same should be hers wheresoever justice should be done, and it should be lawful for her or her ministers to put themselves in seisin thereof without let of the king, his sheriffs, bailiffs or ministers, that she should have the return of all writs, summonses, estreats and precepts of the exchequer, precepts and estreats of justices in eyre and other justices, and the execution thereof by her ministers, and that if sheriffs or bailiffs of liberties, hundreds or wapentakes should be negligent or remiss in executing the same for her, whereby they should be amerced or fined in the exchequer or other courts, such fines and amercements should be levied to her use. To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Like order concerning the said queen’s liberties and privileges in the town of Malmesbury and manor of Stratton, the yearly farms whereof are likewise assigned to her. To Nicholas Luke and his fellows, Peter Mark and his fellows and Francis Vyncheguerre and his fellows, Lumbards dwelling in the city of London. Order under pain of forfeiture to bring for examination before the king and council all writings, letters and bulls to the prejudice of the king or crown, the rights and privileges of the realm and crown, or the prior, brethren and house of St. John of Jerusalem in England which have been or shall be delivered to them or any of them, that by advice of the council the king may take order according to law and reason ; as he is informed that certain persons of ill will towards the 7 RICHARD II. 329 Membrane 33— cont. said rights and privileges, which by his coronation oath the king is bound to uphold, are purposing to bring such writings etc. into the realm from foreign parts, and deliver the same to the said Lumbards for execution. By K. and C. Oct. 16. To Robert de Parys escheator in Cambridgeshire. Order to remove Westminster, the king’s hand and meddle no further with a messuage, 61 acres of land and 2 acres of meadow in Hynxton, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as it is found by inquisition, taken by Ralph Wykes late escheator, that the premises were held by William Bokenham, a traitor and insurgent ; and after by another inquisition, taken by the said Robert, it is found that he had no estate therein but as tenant at will by demise of William de Clopton knight, the same being held in chief as parcel of the manor of Hynxton ; and after deliberation in chancery with the justices, serjeants and others of the council learned in the law the king reckons the seizure insufficient. Nov. 2. To the archbishops etc. and other persons native and alien holding Westminster, any dignity or office to whom etc. Order once more at their peril to attempt nought, and so far as in them lies to suffer nought to be attempted, which may be derogatory to the king or crown or the church of England, or may tend to breach of the laws, customs and statutes of the realm, or of wholesome ordinances under grievous pains made by the king and council and by the late king and council in their parliaments, plainly perceiving the harm which has arisen from the collation of alien persons to benefices of the realm, and the occupation thereof in their name, wherefore by common counsel of the realm it was established, and proclamation was made throughout the realm, that no man of whatsoever estate or condition should meddle in such benefices to the use or profit of any alien ; as it is said that never¬ theless a provision of the prebend of Selseye in the church of Cicestre to Bernard de Lebdavv an alien is by the pope newly made, and that the said Bernard is minded to take possession thereof and the fruits etc., whereat the king marvels. Oct. 26. To Richard Otery escheator in Dorset. Order to give Nicholas Westminster, son and heir of Henry Toner, tenant by knight service of the heir of Robert Latymer knight, livery of his father’s lands ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and on 3 July 6 Richard II the age of Robert son and heir of the said Robert was proved, and the king took his homage and fealty, and commanded livery to be given him of his father’s lands. Membrane 32. Oct. 15. To the sheriff of Wiltesir for the time being. Order to suffer Queen Westminster. Anne to enjoy the liberties granted to her by the king in the manors of Cosham, Merston and Lodgartsale, late of his aunt Isabel countess of Bedford, and from his said aunt’s death by herself, her bailiffs and ministers to levy all fines, ransoms, forfeited issues, amercements and other profits therein and in the fees thereof, and of the men and tenants thereof, delivering to her bailiffs and ministers estreats etc., and order to cause notice to be given etc. ; as among other castles, lands etc. assigned to her in dower and for life the king assigned to the queen those manors, granting that she should have the return of 330 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . Membrane 32— cont. all the king’s waits and summonses thereof, all fines etc., levying the same etc., and the chattels of felons etc. (as above, p. 328 ; omitting the clause ‘ as fully 5 etc.). Et erat patens. Oct. 28. To the same. Like order concerning the castle, town and lordship Westminster, of Vise with the forest of Milkesham and Peuesham, the fees, advowsons, parks, chaces etc. thereto belonging with franchises, liberties, forfeitures, escheats, issues, amercements etc. limited by express words of letters patent of 16 November last and made of all tenants and residents, being wholly tenants or not wholly tenants, and all other persons whatsoever and all properties within the premises or without, and of other persons whatsoever made of all manner of property within the same, and other franchises, profits and emoluments particularly declared as aforesaid from the said date ; as the king thereby gave her the premises for life, as fully and particularly as in his grants made by letters concerning her dower or concerning other lands, and by previous letters patent he granted that in lands etc. assigned to her in dower or for life the queen should have the return of writs etc. (as above). Et erat patens. Oct. 20. To the keepers or farmers of the manor of Erhithe co. Kent for the Westminster, time being. Order to pay to Leonard Hakeluyt at the rate of 100s. a year, and arrears at that rate since 19 May 5 Richard II, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March and Ulster, granting him for life 10Z. a year of the issues of the manors of Erhithe and Swanescompe. By p.s. [2975.] Et erat patens. To the keepers or farmers of the manor of Swanescompe co. Kent for the time being. Like order. By p.s. (the same writ). Et erat patens. Oct. 12. To the collectors of customs and subsidies in the port of Great Westminster. Jememuth. Order to take security, for which they will answer, of singular the merchants alien and native willing to take over wool or woolfells to any parts over sea of the king’s friendship other than the staple of Calais, for payment of duties which should be paid at Calais if the same were taken thither, in case in the next parliament it shall be adjudged that such duties ought to be paid thereupon, and to suffer such merchants until the next parliament, after payment of customs and subsidies due in England, to take the same over at pleasure, certifying the treasurer and the barons in their account at the exchequer of the security so taken, the number of sacks of wool and the quantity of fells taken over by virtue of this command. By C. Oct. 20. To the receiver for the time being of the lordship of Dynby in Wales, Westminster, in the king’s hand among other lands of the heritage of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March. Order to pay to Lambert Fenner the king’s serjeant 100s. a year and the wages and fees of master forester of that lordship for life, so long as the same shall remain in the king’s hand, and the arrears of those wages and fees since 28 January 5 Richard II, and of those 100s. since 7 April last ; as the king granted 7 RICHARD II. 331 ^ 3 g 3 < Membrane 32— cont. him that office from the former date taking 100s. a year and the wages and fees, even as they were taken by William Codynton who held the office while that lordship was in the hand of the king's father, in case the said William did take the same, and in case none other had an estate in the said office by grant of the earl confirmed by the late king or by the king. Et erat patens. Oct. 18. To the collectors of customs in the port of St. Botolph for the time Westminster, being. Order to pay to Reynold Curtays of Wragby the elder the wages and fees of controller in that port of the custom as well upon wine, wool, hides and woolfells as of 3 d. in the pound and other small customs and payments due from merchants native and alien, and the arrears since 6 August last, on which date the king committed that office to him for life, taking the wages and fees accustomed. Et erat patens. Oct. 28. To the sheriff of Notyngham for the time being. Order of the Westminster, issues of the county to pay to Thomas Moubray of Axiholme earl of Notyngham 20/. a year and the arrears since 12 February last, on which date the king made him earl, and for better maintenance of his estate gave to him and the heirs male of his body 20/. a year by the hands of the sheriff. Et erat patens. Membrane 31. Oct. 12. Order to the sheriff of Wiltesir to cause a verderer of the forest of Westminster. Melkesham and Peuesham to be elected instead of Henry Foxhangre, who is insufficiently qualified. Like writ concerning Thomas Uphulle verderer thereof. * Oct. 25. To the keeper of the king’s wardrobe within his household for the Westminster, time being. Order to cause 7\d. a day for wages as well during his presence in the household as during his absence and 40 whioh the king has caused to come before him there, and stand to right in all things. By C. Alan RuAYA °\ R0t YC' , Writ of m P^eedme, by mainprise of Georwnf R A d n ew C ?ty n g ham . Robert Walmesford and John Ueorge of Roteland, in favour of William de Overton parson of Northluffenham at suit of William Colle of Northluffenham for trespass. Membrane 40 d. Jobrf lr vVnd VhytteI( ; ; i, -° f i Holmllirst to Edmund de Clay and , helrs , alld assi ® ns - Charter indented with eonTtY ? f } US ands , m the P arish of Thornhill co. York, with narisWhurch I wTn l he ‘ e ? f U P 011 P a y m ™t of 10 marks in the * A :l1 f W ?ke f eld within two years, or if they shall commit vaste to the value of 20s. during that term, or make any longer demise nisei 6 l | i !7i’r‘ S : , 1 prov ? so tf ! at no payment of the said sum at any other at Welt i C a] , lowed ’ a nd bond of the grantees in 20 marks payable »L W Yw t®' S' T e haIf year after the s “d term to the grantor and to William Woderove vicar of Wakefeld, in case such payment Y,n ma d®, and ‘he grantor shall be ready to make a release of the premises Witnesses : Stephen de Falle, Richard Beverlav, Adam Dat^TdZ 6 mYTii k6by; Willia “ AtkynS ° n ° f Rolmhirst - at wSSt”, 25 JmmtsYY * JOh " “ ChanCCTy Clement Spyce to Aubrey de Veer knight, his heirs and assigns. Cmtclann of the manor of Dullyngham co. Cantebregge, sometime of John Meryet. Witnesses : Sir Walter Fitz Walter, William de Coggessale, John de Sutton, Richard de Sutton knights, John Filyol. Dated Colecestre, Monday after the octaves of Trinity 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 July this year. John Wade clerk to William de Rydelyngton, master of a chantry of kwir a ! nS , ately foimded in the church of Manton co. Roteland y i ham brother of the said John, and to his successors. Charter wi i warranty of the advowson of the said church, to be by the master appropriated in aid of his maintenance and maintenance of the said chaplains celebrating every day therein for the grantor, King Richard, Queen Anne, John Holt, William Burgh and John de Lincoln clerk, or nur souls after death, the soul of the said founder, his ancestors Ti n a w-,7- e g ranto1 ; or his assigns shall appoint. Witnesses : John Holt, William Burgh, John de Lincoln, Robert Isham, Walter Scarle, l 1 John Asplioun. Dated London, Midsummer day 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 June. Wt. 32813. on 25 386 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS 1383 . Membrane, 40 d — cont. July 1. Adam Custede of Newenton and John atte Pitte of Bradegare to Westminster. Richard de Holme parson of Tunstall. Recognisance for 135 marks, to be levied etc. in Kent. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by Walter Lokyngton and John Hertilpole the said Richard’s executors. Thomas Paynel knight to Sir Richard de Ravenser archdeacon of Lincoln and John de Ravenser clerk. Release of all actions real and personal by reason of debt or contract. Dated London, 3 July 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 3 July. * William Baddeby citizen and merchant of London to John Rote, John Wadliam, Richard Morelle, Thomas Evesham and Thomas Patteshulle clerk, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all the said William’s messuages, rents, services and reversions in London and the suburbs thereof. Witnesses : John Phelipot knight, William Tonge, John Beaufrount, William Roke, William Evory. Dated London, 1 July 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 July. July 9. Robert Knyvet, John Brikhille citizen of London and John de Westminster. Herlyngton to Richard de Piriton clerk. Recognisance for 150Z. payable by instalments, to be levied etc. in Essex. Cancelled on payment. Robert Knyvet, son of John Knyvet knight, to Richard de Piriton clerk, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of 4 acres of land and the advowson of the free chapel called the ‘ Crouchurche ’ in the suburb of Colecestre. Witnesses : John Durward, John Rokelle, John atte Halle of Colcestre. Dated London, 14 April 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 July. July 6. To Reynold Greye and his fellows, justices of the peace in Bedford- Westminster. shire. Order by mainprise of Robert Feltwelle, John Wykes, Simon Clerke of Hertfordshire and Adam de Kent of London ‘ skynner ’ to set free William parson of Holwelle, by them imprisoned at the complaint of Thomas Walshef, Nicholas Laurence, John Reve the elder and John Reve the younger averring threats ; as the king has learned that the justices have refused to set the prisoner free, although he has many times offered security that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to the complainants. , June 29. To the abbot and convent of St. Edmund Bury. Nomination of Westminster. John de Langeford to receive the pension wherein by reason of the abbot’s new creation they are bound to one of the king’s clerks, until by them provided with a benefice. By p.s. Membrane 39 d. Hugh Fullere of Watteford to Sir William de Wyndesore knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of 6 acres of land in Watteford co. Hertford called ‘ Goydonescroft,’ sometime of John Fuller his father. Witnesses : Robert Lorence, William Page, William Melman, John Wheler, Thomas atte Welle. Dated Watteford, Tuesday the Translation of St. Thomas the Martyr 7 Richard II. 7 RICHARD II. 387 1383 . July 20. Westminster. June 24. Westminster. Membrane 39 d — cont. Hugh Fuller of Watteford to Sir William de Beauchamp, Sir Hugh Segrave, Sir William de Cusyngton knights, William Cary and John Hauney and Nicholas Rounhey clerks, their heirs and assigns. Quit¬ claim with warranty of the land in Watford ( above mentioned). Witnesses and date (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 8 July. Peter Theobaud of Sleford co. Lincoln to Henry Vauner citizen and vintner of London, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the two manors of Leesnesmerssh and Sutton in Borden co. Kent, which the said Peter had by feoffment of John Malwayn, and all other lands, rents, suits, services, liberties etc. which were of the said John there or elsewhere in Kent, all which the said Henry, with John de Ipre knight, Nicholas Brembre and Thomas Cornwaleys citizens of London, has by the said Peter’s feoffment. Dated London, 12 July 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 July. John Shordiche of Hakeney to John Bacoun clerk. Recognisance for 40Z., to be levied etc. in Middlesex. Cancelled on 'payment. Defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon condition that John de Shordiche pay to John Bacun clerk 100s. at Whitsuntide next, 100s. at All Saints following, and 10£. at the same feasts next ensuing by equal portions. Dated London, 20 July 7 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Bacun, 20 July. John de Shordiche to John Bacun and his assigns. Indenture of lease with warranty for five years from Michaelmas next, for a sum already paid, of the dwelling house in Chelchithe which was of William atte Watre with gardens and houses within the pale, and with the pale, reserving to the lessor the solar with the chimney of the new chamber there, the chamber below being of the lessee, both parties having free ingress and egress, the lessee having the preference for hay, litter, doves and other things for sale there at the price another would pay, and the easement of the little grange for the hay when he shall buy it ; and covenants that within three weeks the lessor shall repair the houses, walls, roofs, doors, windows, bolts and keys, and shall keep the walls, houses and pale in repair, save that the lessee shall make good any walls, fences, doors, windows, bolts or keys that he shall lose or damage, and for defeasance of their respective bonds in 20 1. upon condition that the parties keep these covenants. Dated London, 1 July 7 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 20 July. To the sheriff of Notyngham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Stephen de Falle of Yorkshire, John Wynchecombe of Gloucester¬ shire, William Parlyngton of Notynghamshire and Thomas Beeston of Norhamptonshire, in favour of John Treweman of Newerk indicted, by certain his enemies as he has shewn, for consent and assent to a certain felony committed by Robert de Cotes, John Broun and John London ‘ taillour,’ who are not yet convicted ; as in the statute lately 388 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . July 29. Stamford. July 26. Stamford. July 15. Westminster. Membrane 39 d — cont. published at Westminster it is contained that those so indicted are replevisable until the principals shall be convicted. To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Canon of Eston, John Clerke of Eston, John Boseyate of Boseyate and William Bernard of Boseyate of Norhamptonshire, in favour of Robert Grey vicar of Boseyate, John Grey, Lawrence Kempe, Richard Reynold, Thomas Reynold, Thomas Bay parson of Holcote, William Terry, William Blot, John Potter and John Cherot at suit of Reynold de Grey knight for trespass. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas until further order in regard to his demand upon Michael de la Pole for payment of the tenth last granted to the king by the clergy of the province of Canterbury for certain lands sometime of the alien abbot and convent of Grestein. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Godeskoyt, John Bysshop of Surrey, Richard Wardon and John Louelle of London, in favour of Richard Baker of Kent at suit of William Turke for an account. Membrane 38 d. Richard de Debdale rector of Bow church London and John de Shuldham chaplain to John Norhampton citizen and draper of London and Robert Cumberton his brother, John More ‘ mercer,’ William Kynge ‘ draper,’ Richard Odyham chamberlain of the ‘ Gyhald ’ London, John Tours ‘ draper ’ and William Cressewyke citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Demise and quitclaim of all the lands, rents, services and reversions with fisheries etc. in Edelmeton, Totenham and Shordiche co. Middlesex late of Thomas Kynge of Totenham, cousin and heir of John Bernes citizen and alderman of London, which the grantors lately had by feoffment of Nicholas Carreu the elder and Henry de Meddebourne enrolled in chancery in 6 Richard II; of all the lands and garden in the parish of Shordiche sometime of John Haldoun of Hoggeston, the garden with hedges, ditches etc. in that parish sometime of Stephen Mody of London, and the tenement with garden and 4| acres of land there sometime of Thomas Paynot of the Isle of Tanet, all which the grantors had by feoffment of Thomas atte Chaumbre late citizen and barber of London and Alice his wife, and by release of the said Alice in her widowhood; and of all the lands, houses, gardens etc. in Shordiche sometime of Roger Hert which the grantors had by feoffment of Thomas Paynot of Kent, and the 10 acres of wood called ‘ Berwyswode ’ and 5 acres of meadow in Totenham and Edelmeton which they had by feoffment of the said Thomas Kynge. Witnesses : John Shordiche, John Boterwyke, William Heyroun, John Clerke, William Hert, John Haveryng the elder, John Haveryng the younger, William Pymme, John Goldynge, William Marnham, Robert Skyu, Richard atte Watere, Gilbert Fox, John Bourcer, William Neuman. Dated Shordiche, 5 July 7 Richard II. T Richard de Debdale and John de Shuldham (as above ) to John Norhampton etc. (as the last). Release of all actions, claims and 7 RICHARD II 389 1383 . Membrane 38c?— coni. demands in respect of all the lands etc. in Edelmeton, Totenham and Shordiche or elsewhere in Middlesex which John Norhampton etc. have by feoffment of the said Richard and John de Shuldham. Dated Shordiche, 16 July 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing, 16 July. Margery de Nerford, daughter and heir of John de Nerford, to Sir John de Cobeham lord of Coulvnge, William de Berghe clerk, William Wynter and Clement Here ward, their heirs and assigns. Gift with warranty of her purparty of the advowson of Pentenye priory co. Norffolk. Dated London, 1 July 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 July. Thomas Brakenbergh, cousin and heir of Thomas Swanlond citizen of London, to Sir John Philipot of London knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all the lands with houses, solars, cellars etc. in the parish of St. Martin in the Vintry London, sometime of Thomas Swanlond, which were taken into the late king’s hand. Dated London, 3 May 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 15 July this year. June 28. John Cursoun knight and John Cursoun of Keteleston of Derbyshire Westminster, to John Shakelle. Recognisance for 106?. 135. 8 d., to be levied etc. in Derbyshire. July 17. Richard Carneur of Cornwall to John de Ravenser keeper of the Westminster, hanaper of chancery. Recognisance for 38s., to be levied etc. in Cornwall. Thomas Kynge of Totenham, cousin and heir of John Bernes citizen and alderman of London, to John Norhampton citizen and draper of London and Robert Cumberton his brother, John More ‘ mercer,’ William Kynge ‘ draper,’ Richard Odyhain chamberlain of the Gyhald ’ London, John Toms (sic) ‘draper’ and Willliam Cressewyke citizens of London, their heirs and assigns. Grant, demise and quitclaim of all lands, rents and services with woods, meadows, pastures, fisheries, ‘ neylondes, fisshyngweres ’ etc. in Shordiche, Totenham, Edelmeton, Haryngey, Enefelde, Chyngforde and Waltham or elsewhere in Middlesex and Essex which descended to him by inheri¬ tance after the death of John Bernes. Witnesses : John Shordiche, John Boterwyk, William Heryoun, John Clerke, John Haverynge the elder, John Haverynge the younger, John Goldynge, William Mamham, Robert Skyu and Richard atte Watere of Middlesex, William Essex, Geoffrey Waldene, Robert Warewyk, John Wilyngham, Robert Bysby and Robert Hunden of London. Dated 20 July 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 July. June 24. To the sheriff of Notyngham. Writ of supersedeas in favour of Westminster. John Treweman of Newerk (as above, p. 387). July 17. To the abbot and convent of Derley. Nomination of Richard de Westminster. Holme to take the pension wherein by reason of the abbot’s new creation they are bound to one of the king’s clerks, until etc. By K. 390 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 Membrane 37 d. July 6. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas Westminster, until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next in respect of their demand against the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England or the master of the New Temple London for 15s. for the farm of two smithies sometime erected ( levatarum ) by the Templars in ‘ Fletestrete ’ and lately thrown down by the insurgents. Aug. 20. To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons, with the clause Westminster, premunientes, to a parliament at Westminster on Monday before All Saints next for making a treaty with Robert the king’s cousin of Scotland etc. By K. and C. The like to A. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London, seventeen other bishops, and to H. bishop of Norwich or in his absence to his vicar general. [Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 703.] To the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury. Summons to the said parliament. The like to the abbot of St. Albans and 22 other abbots, the prior of Co ventre and to John Radyngton prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. [Ibid., p. 704.] To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre. Summons to the said parliament. The like to Edmund earl of Cantebrigge, Thomas earl of Kent the king’s brother, and nine other earls, Janies de Audeley of Helegli and 47 others, of whom Henry Lescrope and two more are styled chivaler, [the last two names being a manifest interpolation, and in the nominative case]. [Ibid.] To the sheriff of Kent. Order to cause two knights of the shire girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two burgesses of every borough to be elected and come to the said parliament. It is the king s will that the sheriff be not elected, or any other sheriff, or any man of other condition than that specified above. The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to the said king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, or to his chancellor in the duchy, for the said duchy. [Ibid., p. 705.] To the sheriffs of London. Order to cause four citizens to be elected and come etc. The like, mutatis mutandis, to the sheriff of Bristol concerning two burgesses in that county. [Ibid., p. 706.] To Robert Tresilian the chief justice. Summons to the said parliament. The like to Robert Bealknap and seven others, including Robert de Plesyngton chief baron of the exchequer and two styled clerks. [The last name, Master John de Waltham, appears to be an interpola- tion.] [Ibid.] 7 RICHARD II. 391 1383 . Membrane 37 d — cont. To Robert de Assheton constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to cause two barons of every port to be elected and come etc. [Ibid.] Peter Turk to John Maydeston draper, Richard de Bytton, Sir John Baret chaplain and Thomas Shayl, their executors and assigns. Sale of all his goods and chattels, moveable and immovable, in the parishes of St. Mary Clerkenewelle, St. Andrew Holboume and St. Sepulchre London. Dated 1 March 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 September this year. Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor. Oct. 6. John de Grymesby knight to John de Burton clerk. Recognisance Westminster, for 6 marks, to be levied etc. in Lincohishire. Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said knight pay 40«s. in the octaves of St. Hilary next. Cancelled on 'payment. Sept. 21. To the abbot and convent of St. Mary York. Order to admit Westminster. Peter Gyles* one of the king’s minstrels to their house, and minister to him such maintenance as used to be granted by the earl of Richemond for the time being, called the maintenance of the earl of Richemond’s beadsman, now in the king’s gift by reason of the earldom being in his hand, and order to make the said Peter letters patent under their common seal with mention of what he shall take, writing again by the bearer what they will do. By p.s. [2928.] Membrane 36rotton of Sprotton, in favour of Thomas Palmere 4 bakere ’ at suit of the king and William Dayfelde chaplain for leaving the said chaplain’s service before the term agreed, and order to set the defendant free if taken. John Frost citizen and 4 stokfisshemonger ’ [of] London, otherwise called John Frost of Romeney, to John Chircheman and Robert Chircheman citizens of London and .James de Billyngforde clerk. Recognisance for 20/., to be levied etc. in Kent. To the abbot and convent of Dieulencresse co. Stafford. Order and request to take again letters patent by them made to John Rose at the Icing’s command concerning a maintenance in that abbey, it he will give them up, and to admit Matthew de Swetenham one of the yeomen of the king’s chamber, and grant him that maintenance for life, making him letters patent under the common seal of their house, and writing again by the bearer what they will do ; as the said John is minded that the said Matthew shall have all his estate therein, praying the king’s assent. By p.s. [3078.] To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Taunton of Gloucestershire, Ralph Hale of Lincolnshire and Thomas Wilteshire of Cambridgeshire, in favour of Philip de Fretheby at suit of Andrew de Swardebjr of London 4 taillour ’ averring threats ; and order to set the defendant free if taken. Richard Sparri to Margaret who was wife of Thomas de Graundsoun knight. Quitclaim of the manors of Burnham and Breene co. Somerset with knights’ fees, rents, homages etc. Dated 6 October 7 Richard IJ Richard Sparri clerk to Margaret (as in the last). (Like) quitclaim. Dated (as the last). 7 RICHARD II 419 1384 , 1383 . *Oct. 5. Westminster. Dec. 14. Westminster. Dec. 16. Westminster. Nov. 15. Westminster. Nov. 18. Westminster. Membrane 21 d — cont. Richard Sparri rector of Cory Ryvel co. Somerset to Margaret (as above). (Like) quitclaim. Dated (as above). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings at Redynge on Friday before the Purification before the abbot of Redynge, by virtue of a dedimus poteslatem which is on the chancery file for this year. Membrane 20 d. To the prior of Stokecurcy co. Somerset. Request to admit Robert Brandon the king’s clerk whom the king is sending to that priory, which is in the king’s hand by reason of the war with France, and to minister to him for life such maintenance as Peter Shalforde deceased had at the command of the abbot of Lolley in France, superior of the priory, making him letters patent under the common seal of the house with mention of what he shall take, and writing again by the bearer what he will do. By p.s. [3058.] To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Sampson of London 4 bocher,’ John atte Gate of London ‘ bocher,’ Richard de Miggewyk of London 4 bocher ’ and Henry Assheburne of Derbyshire to set free Walter Bakere 4 bocher,’ imprisoned at suit of John Smert citizen of London averring threats. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas omnino in regard to any process with Hugelin Gerard, servant of Peter de Matmano merchant of Boloigne de Grace, whom they lately caused to come before them with certain books and memoranda of his, charging him with concealing and not paying the custom and subsidy due upon precious stones (pereras) and other goods by him brought to England and exposed for sale, and order to send into chancery the record and process before them with all things concerning the same ; as by reason of a petition of the said Hugelin presented in the last parliament, there endorsed and sent into chancery, the plaint is adjourned in chancery to be determined by Michael de la Pole the chancellor. [Nee Ancient Petitions, 14437.] To the abbot and convent of Stonleye co. Warrewyk. Nomination of John Whiteman, clerk of the receiver of the exchequer, to the pension wherein by reason of the abbot’s new creation they are bound to one of the king’s clerks until etc. By letter of the signet. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of super¬ sedeas omnino in respect of a distress against Henry Scrope one of the justices of the peace and of the statutes of Winchester, Norhampton and Westminster concerning the peace within the town and the liberty of St. John Beverley and of oyer and terminer there, whom the king lately ordered the sheriff of York to distrain to deliver in the exchequer all estreats of fines, issues, amercements and chattels forfeit adjudged to the king before those justices in their sessions, that execution might be made for levy of the same ; as the said Henry is so aged that he may not travail concerning the premises, and that commission was not delivered to him, nor had he knowledge thereof, nor meddled in the office of justice. * The warrant is dated December 5. 420 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1383 . Dec. 20. Westminster. 1384 . Membrane 20 d — cont. To the sheriff of Cornwall. Order to cause proclamation to be made of an ordinance made by advice of the council, that no prise or custom be taken of wines laded in any ships, barges or vessels of any merchants of the king’s friendship save in the ports where the same are unladed, although such ships should touch at any port for refreshment or stress of weather ; as it is the king’s will that the ordinance be kept throughout the realm. The like to the sheriffs of the following counties : Devon. Suthampton. Somerset and Dorset. Bristol. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Bygenet of Middlesex, John Cursoun of Norffolk and William Fote of Middlesex, in favour of Oliver de Mendham and William Cursoun at suit of Edmund Fraunceys citizen and grocer of London against William Pytte parson of Howardyn, the said Oliver and William Cursoun, all being executors of William de Morle late marshal of Ireland, for render of 16 1. 3s. 6d. John de Bodyngton vicar of Clyve Pipard, Thomas Nichole and John atte Chapele to Robert de Cherlton and Katherine his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said Robert. Charter indented with warranty of all lands, rents, services etc. in Morle and in Estcote and elsewhere in the parish of Croddewelle co. Wiltesir, rendering to the grantors 100s. a year during the life of James de Lacy, whose feoffees the grantors are, in the church of Allhallows Graschurche London. Witnesses : John Daunteseye the elder, Edward de Cerne, John Daunteseve the younger knights, William de Worfton, Lawrence Dru, Richard Videlo, Robert Hyweye, John Hubard. Dated Morle, 9 January 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John de Bodyngton at Fasterne 4 January this year before William de Worfton, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the file for this year. John atte Beruwe vicar of Cherlewode, Henry de Merston vicar of Horlee and William Jurdan to William son of Elizabeth daughter of John de Gatewyke of Cherlewode and to the heirs of his body, with remainder to Ralph his brother and the heirs of his body, remainder to John his brother and the heirs of his body, remainder to Joan his sister and the heirs of her body, remainder to the right heirs of the said Elizabeth. Charter of the manor of Gatewyke co. Surrey, 53s. 4 d. of yearly rent which they used to take of Nicholas Gerveys for his tenement in Merstham, and 33s. 4 d. of yearly rent which they used to take of John de Foxle for his tenements in Stenynge and Southwyke co. Sussex, all which the grantors had by feoffment of Thomas de Cobham. Witnesses : William de Neudegate, Michael Hughet, Henry de Lecheforde, John de Burstowe, John atte Holilonde, John Chapman, John atte Croft. Dated Cherlewode, Tuesday before St. Gregory the Pope 36 Edward III. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John atte Beruwe in chancery at Westminster, 26 January this year. William Banastre to Thomas Hungerford knight, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the hundred of Welwe and every parcel thereof. 7 RICHARD II. 421 1384. Membrane, 20 d — cont. Witnesses : William de Botreaux, William Bonville, John Kyngeston knights, John Panes, John Turney, William Richeman. Dated Welwe, the eve of the Assumption 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 February this year. 1383. Membrane HR Dec. 5. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of Westminster, supersedeas in respect of their demand upon Walter de Leycestre and John de Orwelle the king’s serjeants at arms to answer or account for ships ( manibus ) of merchants and men of Scotland which touched at Kyngeston upon Hulle co. York, Grymesby co. Lincoln and the parts of Welle co. Norffolk, the wool, woolfells, armour, goods and merchandise therein brought or found, whereof the Icing lately appointed them and certain other lieges to make several inquisitions by true men of those counties, the description, ownership and price or value of the same, to whose hands they came and who had them, the names and sufficiency of the merchants, seamen and others found in those ships and the number of them, and if any wool was among them whether it was of the growth of England or of Scotland, and to seize such goods and wool into the king’s hand, causing the wool to be safe kept until further order, and delivering any goods of Scotsmen there found, wool excepted, to Henry de Percy earl of Northumberland one of ■ the wardens of the marches of Scotland, or to his deputies, by indentures containing their value and description and the names, sufficiency and number of such merchants etc. ; and order to discharge the said serjeants, the earl and all others ; as the said earl, appearing in person in chancery, has witnessed that he took of the serjeants all ships, wool, woolfells, armour, goods, merchants etc., and at divers march days by him holden delivered them, as he was bound to do, to the wardens of the marches on the side of Scotland, as taken contrary to the truce between the king and them of Scotland. By C. 1384. Jan. 9. Henry Fitz Johan citizen of London to George Cressy of London Westminster, goldsmith. Recognisance for 250?., to be levied etc. in the city of London. Memorandum that this recognisance was taken by the chancellor. Jan. 6. To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Geoffrey Westminster. Osteler of Surrey, John Wyghtryng, Andrew Mores of Kent and Walter Archier of London, in favour of John Dygoun of Otteford and Ralph his son at suit of Robert Hosyer and Alice his wife for an alleged trespass against the said Alice. Jan. 12. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Peter Turk, John Crispe of Middlesex, John Theier and John Lice of London, in favour of John Abbot chaplain, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to pass to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many of the people ; and order to set him free if taken. Walter Sybile of London to John Wydeville sheriff of Bedford and Bukingham. General release of all actions real and personal. Dated Aylesbury, Tuesday after St. Chad 7 Richard II. [JVo acknowledgment.] Vacated, because nothing done thereupon. 422 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS 1384. Membrane I9d — cont. Richard de Molyns knight to John de Harliston knight, Richard Abberbury knight, John Phippes, Thomas Broke clerk, John Merston and Robert Foulmere, and to the heirs of John Phippes. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Hogenorton co. Oxford. Dated London, 6 December 6 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 January this year. John Daneys of Tikyncote, cousin and heir of Roland Daneys knight, to Robert de Haryngton, Master Hugh de Grenham, William de Rothewelle clerk, Thomas de Oudeby, Sir Thomas de Neuton and Sir Ralph de Barton clerics, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Glaston. Witnesses : William la Souche, William Bernal, Thomas de Burton knights, John de Holt, William Thirnyng, John de Wympton, Richard Neville, John Knot. Dated Uppyngham, Thursday after the Epiphany 4 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 29 January this year. Joan who was the wife of Thomas de Felton knight to Robert Braybrook bishop of London, John de Fordham bishop of Durham, John de Waltham clerk, Sir Thomas de Erpyngham knight, Sir John de Burgh knight, Sir Stephen de Hales knight, Sir William de Wynkefelde knight, William Rikhille, John Chircheman, Walter Malet clerk, Thomas Weylonde, John Cursoun and Richard parson of Lucham. Charter indented of the manor of Fordham co. Cantebrigge, to hold during the lives of the said Joan and of Mary de Felton her daughter, a minoress in the abbey of St. Clare without Algate London, with remainder to Thomas son of Sir Edmund de Hemgrave knight, his heirs and assigns. Witnesses : Sir Thomas de Morrieux knight, Sir Thomas Jeney knight, Lawrence Harpele clerk, Thomas Noble clerk, John Boorle. Dated Fordham, 3 December 7 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 31 January. Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor Feb. 4. Simon son of John Olyver the elder ( senior ) of Croydoun to John Westminster. Godewyke parson of Croydoun and Robert Olde vicar of Croydoun. Recognisance for 40Z., to be levied etc. in the county of Bristol. Membrane 1 8d. Jan. 22. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. William Grendon, John Bereforde, Alexander Hert and John Estby of Middlesex, in favour of John Edward of London ‘ masoun ’ at suit of William Waryn of London ‘ chaundeller ’ averring threats ; and order to set the defendant free if taken. Robert Braybrook bishop of London, John de Fordham bishop of Durham, John de Waltham clerk, Sir Thomas de Erpyngham knight, Sir John de Burgh knight, Sir Stephen de Hales knight, Sir William de Wynkefelcl knight, William Rikhille, Thomas Weylond, Walter Malet clerk, John Chircheman, John Cursoun and Richard parson of Lucham of the one part and Thomas de Hemgrave of the other part. Indenture witnessing a confirmation by Thomas de Hemgrave of a charter indented, whereby Joan who was wife of Sir 7 RICHARD II. 423 1384. Membrane 18 d — cont. Thomas de Felton knight gave to the said bishops and the others the manor of Fordham co. Cantebrigge, to hold during her life and the life of Mary de Felton her daughter, a minoress in the abbey of St. Clare without xAlgate London, with remainder to the said Thomas de Hemgrave, and a covenant that they shall so hold the said manor without impeachment of waste. Dated Fordham, 5 December 7 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by Thomas Hemgrave, 4 February. Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor. Thomas Chicche of Balverle to John Gatyn citizen and fishmonger of London. Indenture granting a yearly rent of 20 marks of the grantor’s manors of Balverle and Litelsherte co. Kent, upon condition that if the said John, his heirs or assigns, shall be lawfully thrust out of lands etc. in Geldforde or elsewhere in Surrey, which were of Joan who was wife of Simon de Brastede and were held by the said Thomas by the courtesy of England, by the heirs of her body by the said Thomas begotten, or if such heirs shall recover the same in the king’s court upon a title accruing to them before this date, the said John and his heirs shall for ever have the said annuity ; that if such heirs shall die without any heirs of their bodies without so doing, or at their full age shall make a release of the premises to the said John or his heirs, or to the tenants thereof, the said annuity shall be void, and it shall be in suspense so long as the said John etc. shall peaceably hold the premises in regard to such heirs of the said Joan, and shall be levied from the time such tenants’ possession shall be disturbed by them, but the said Thomas, his heirs and the tenants of the said manors shall be quit of arrears before that time ; and the said Thomas has put the said John in seisin of that rent by payment of Qd. Dated 28 November 7 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the parties, 5 February. Confirmation with warranty by Hugh de Beauchamp and William de Beauchamp his brother of feoffments in fee made by John de Beau¬ champ knight their father to John Knolle of his manor of Lyllesdon and all his lands in Stathe, and to William Willynge vicar of Ilemynstre and John Huckelbrigge late vicar of Hton of his manor of Chafcombe and all his lands in Knolle, of feoffments made by John Knolle of the said manor of Lyllesdon and lands in Stathe, and by the said vicars of the said manor of Chafcombe and lands in Knolle to their said father and Joan now his wife, and of a gift made by William Gulden and Philippa his wife of all their purparty of the manor of Stathe to their said father and Joan in exchange for lands in Kentelesworth co. Dorset, to hold all the premises to their father and Joan and to the heirs male of their father’s body ; and covenant that, although she overlive their said father, the said Joan shall hold the same for life, quit toward them of all actions for waste, and that the said William Gulden and Philippa shall hold the said lands in Kentelesworth to them and the heirs of William Gulden. Witnesses : Giles Daubeney, John Strecche, John Weylond, John Lorty knights, Ellis de la Lynde, Peter de Yevelton, Roger Sylveyn, John Jewe, John Mannyngford. Dated 7 July 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Hugh at Frerene Waddon on Saturday after St. Hilary, and by the said William in the 424 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384. Membrane 18cZ— cont. churchyard of St. Paul London on Friday after the Purification, both before Walter de Clopton by virtue of a dedimus poteslatem which is on the chancery file for this year. Henry de Averham (Averam) to Henry Lescrope lord of Masham. Quitclaim of the manor of Kelrn’. Dated London, Sunday after All Saints 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in the chancery at Westminster, 9 February. John Cokyn of London ' taillour,’ son of Thomas Cokyn of Durham, to John de Killyngale, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of five messuages, one toft and 4©> b * s cousins and heirs, for a fine paid in the hanaper by the said Thomas and John Assheby on 12 July 46 Edward III the late king respited their homage until Martinmas then next, and ordered John_ Camele then escheator to take their fealty, to take of them security for payment of their reliefs, to make a partition of the premises m presence of the heirs and parceners, and to give the said Thomas a ? d i ln Assheb ^ v seisin of their purparties, with proviso that each of the heirs should have a share of the lands held of the king, keeping m that king s hand until further order the purparties of the said Agnes and John Mabely ; and now John Mabely has proved his age before the escheator, and Adam Cheet has proved the age of the said Agnes, whom he has taken to wife, and for one mark paid in the hanaper the t ^ has respited until the quinzaine of Easter next the homage of John Mabely, and that of the said Adam due by reason of issue between him and Agnes begotten. vit ^ V ‘. ' 0 Thomas Couele escheator in Bukinghamshire. Order to give es mms er. John Rose and Elizabeth his wife, being daughter of Thomas de br ?^ ber William de Audeleye and cousin and heir of Wilhcim, seisin of lands of her heritage held for life by Joan who was wife of the said William ; as John Rose has proved theage of Elizabeth before Thomas More of Balsham escheator in Cambridgeshire, and the king has taken his fealty. The like to the following : John Tyndale escheator in Norhamptonshire. John Salvayn escheator in Oxfordshire. George atte Castelle escheator in Leycestershire. Wt. 32813. cr 32 498 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Dec. 2. Westminster. Sept. 12. Westminster. Nov. 29. Westminster. Dec. 16. Westminster. Dec. 10. Westminster. Membrane 29— cont. To John Dent escheator in Yorkshire. Order in presence of Robert de Veer earl of Oxford, to whom the king has committed the wardship of the lands of Thomas de Roos of Hamelake knight until the lawful age of his heir, to assign and deliver to Beatrice who was wife of the said Thomas dower of her husband’s lands, and the issues thereof since 12 September last, on which date the king ordered Thomas Graa late escheator to assign her dower, having commanded Richard de Ravenser his clerk to take of her an oath etc. ; as the late escheator was removed from office before that was done. The like to the following : John de Feriby escheator in Lincolnshire. George de Castell’ escheator in Leycestershire. To Thomas Graa escheator in Yorkshire. Order in presence etc. (as above ) to assign dower to the said Beatrice, of whom the king lately commanded Richard de Ravenser to taken an oath etc. The like to the following : William de Skipwyth the younger escheator in Lincolnshire. John Ray escheator in Leycestershire. John Tyndale escheator in Norhamptonshire. William Cursoun of Byllyngford escheator in Suffolk. John Brode of Smethe escheator in Kent. To John Brode of Smethe escheator in Kent. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a messuage, a toft, a grange, a dovecot and 6 acres of land in Sydyngboume and Bakchilde ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Thomas de Hadlo, who died three years ago, had no estate in the premises, which are held of others than the king, and were seized into the late king’s hand by reason of a felony by the saidThomas committed, save in right of Agnes his wife yet living, that she has not granted or released her right to any man, that the late king granted the premises to Richard Ponte so long as they should remain in the king’s hand, rendering at the exchequer 11s. a year whereat they were extended, that he granted the same to Agnes in her husband’s life time paying that rent at the exchequer, that in her husband’s absence and against his will she in his life time granted her whole estate in the said toft, grange and dovecot to Peter Lambard deceased rendering 3s. 8 d. a year towards the extent, and that Joan who was the said Peter’s wife entered and is occupying the same. To Thomas bishop of Exeter. Order to execute the king’s letters patent presenting William de Horbury his clerk to the church of Milton Daumarle in that diocese, being void and in the king’s gift by reason of the outlawry of Richard de Stapeldon knight, as well by virtue of the said letters as of an inquisition concerning the right of patronage, which is with the bishop ; as on Monday 31 August 7 Richard II the said knight was outlawed in Gloucestershire at suit of Peter de Veel knight, as appears by the record and process sent into chancery under seal of Robert Tresilyan the chief justice. Et erat 'patens. To the sheriff of Somerset. Order to make restitution, and give the prior of Montacute seisin of the manor of Tyntenhulle ; as by 8 RICHARD II. 499 1384 . Dec. 3. Westminster. July 12. Westminster. Dec. 16. Westminster. Dec. 8. Westminster. Membrane 29— cont. reason of divers errors in the record and process and in rendering of judgment in a cause before the king by writ of scire facias between Richard Seymor, cousin and heir of Richard Lovell, and the said prior concerning the said manor, which record the king caused to come before him in this parliament for correction of errors and the same were there adjudged, it is determined that the said judgment be quashed, and restitution made of the manor and the issues thereof since taken. Membrane 28. To Simon de Burley constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports and to his fellows, guardians of the peace in Kent. Order, upon petition of Thomas earl of Bukyngham and Essex, shewing that Thomas Akdenne and Henry Fynch are common breakers of the peace, and that they assaulted, beat, wounded and evil entreated Sampson Grenewych the earl’s servant, so threatening him that he dared not repair to his dwelling house in Kent, to cause the said Thomas and Henry to come before them, and compel them to find mainpernors under a pain of 500/. that they shall do the said Sampson no bodily hurt or harm, and if they refuse, to commit them to prison until they will so do, certifying in chancery the security taken. Et erat patens. To the guardians of the peace and justices of oyer and terminer in Cornwall. Order under a pain of 300/. to execute the king’s former writs commanding them to cease every excuse, and send into chancery under their seals all indictments before them determined, and all records, processes, rolls and memoranda remaining with them or any of them, and the king’s writ, so that the king might view the same and deal further as ought to be done, or to signify the cause wherefore they would not or might not execute the command at other times given them, which the king has learned that they have yet taken no heed to do, or else order to be in person before the king in the octaves of Michaelmas to shew cause wherefore they have despised his said commands ; as the king has learned that divers escheats, forfeited goods and chattels and other profits ought to pertain to him for that divers persons put in exigents, outlawed and waived in Somerset possess lands and goods in other counties for which answer is not yet made to him, and that such persons are at large in other counties con¬ trary to the law. To the stewards, bailiffs, receivers and other officers of the lordship of Risinges for the time being. Order to pay to John Curtays and Alice his wife 20/. a year for their lives, and the arrears since 4 December last, on which date the king confirmed letters patent of John duke of Brittany, granting them for life 20/. a year of the said lordship for their good service to the duke and his wife. Et erat patens. To the bailiffs of the liberties of the archbishop of York and the provostship of St. John Beverley, and to the alderman and burgesses of Beverley. Order, under pain of forfeiting 200/., to cause Agnes who was wife of William Lumbard of Beverley, John and Richard her sons, to have seisin again of thirteen messuages, 36 acres of land, 500 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Dec. 30. Westminster. Dec. 7. Westminster. Membrane 28— cont. 8 acres of meadow, 30.5. of rent and nine gardens in Beverley, five other messuages and two other messuages there, and of the chattels therein taken, maintaining them in seisin thereof against the power of their adversaries and of others, and telling Thomas Lumbard and others with him to sue at the common law for any right they have in the premises, if they shall think fit ; as by complaint of the said Agnes, John and Richard the king has learned that Agnes was seized of the said thirteen messuages etc. for life with reversion to the said John of five of those messuages, the land and meadow aforesaid, but to the said Richard of the remaining messuages, the rent and gardens, the said John was seised of the five other messuages, and the said Richard of the two other messuages, that they continued their seisin a long while until the said Thomas and others assembled with him by unlawful violence disseised them without process of law, whereby they are so much cast down that by reason of the resistance of those adversaries and maintenance of others they may not recover their right by remedy of the common law. By K. Et erat patens. Membrane 27. To R. archbishop of Dublin chancellor of Ireland. Order upon his allegiance hencefonvard to desist from calling together the council and summoning the parliament in Ireland, laying imposts upon the people there, granting charters of pardon and taldng great fines for the same to his own use, without special authority of the king or of Philip de Courtenay his lieutenant in Ireland, and not to meddle under any pretence in aught save matters which may concern his office and the needful ruling and defence of Ireland, especially in the lieutenant’s absence ; as the king has heard, marvelling not a little, that by colour of his office the chancellor after his last coming to Ireland has done all those things, for which he had no such authority. To the collectors of subsidies in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order from time to time to pay to Thomas de Percy, or to his attorney, the sums assigned to him by certain exchequer tallies ; as on 6 Decem¬ ber last he was by indenture retained with the king as keeper of Brest castle for one year to begin on the Purification next, taking for that time 4,000 marks over and above the profits, ransoms, revenues, rents, customs etc. to the castle pertaining, and taking quarter by quarter for all costs in regard to that office 250 marks for the year, and if during the year a general truce shall be made between England and Brittany so that the castle be contained therein, during such truce he shall take but at the rate of 3,250 marks a year ; and for that certain arrears are due to him for the time when he had the keeping of the castle heretofore, and for better security of the paj’ment afore¬ said, it is agreed between the council and the said Thomas that he shall by the hands of the collectors of the subskty upon w^ool, hides and w r oolfells in the ports where assignment shall be made him towards the same take 540 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1385 Membrane 9— cont. St. Edmunds, and by an instrument remaining in chancery has publicly renounced all right therein. By K. April 26. To Richam Otery escheator in Dorset. Order to remove the king’s Westminster, hand and meddle no further with a messuage, two carucates of land, 30 acres of meadow, 7 acres of pasture and 20 acres of heath in Chermenstre and Burton by Dorchestre, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that by fine levied in the late king’s court Adam atte More at his death held the premises as jointly enfeoffed with Anastasia his wife, likewise deceased, to them and the heirs of their bodies, with remainder to Nicholas Husee, likewise deceased, and to the heirs of his body, that they died without issue, w'herefore by the form of the gift the premises ought to remain to Nicholas son and heir of the said Nicholas, and that the same are held of others than the king. April 26. To Robert Tresylyan and his fellows, justices appointed to hold Westminster, pleas before the king. Order, upon petition of Henry Seynt Johan, to proceed to render judgment in a cause concerning the manor of Estluccombe which was in chancery by writ of scire facias between him and Thomas de Moubray earl of Notyngham, to whom the king granted the wardship thereof under the name of all lands which were of John Seynt Johan knight, notwithstanding the defendant’s allegation that he held the manor by grant of the king and without the king ought not to answer, craving the king’s aid, and notwithstanding the king’s command by writ of privy seal to Michael de la Pole the chancellor to proceed in the said plea notwithstanding that allegation, so that he should not proceed to rendering of judgment without advising the king ; as the process was continued, and for that the parties pleaded to the country the record and process was sent for debate before the king, and an inquisition taken at the quinzaine of Easter last; and the king’s Serjeants being summoned can say nought wherefore the justices ought not to proceed as aforesaid. April 24. To Richard Otery escheator in Somerset. Order to give John Westminster. Rodeney knight seisin of a messuage, one carucate of land, 53 s. 4 d. of rent in Halw r etre held by William de Lowes of the forest of Dene outlawed for felony ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have been in his hand a year and a day, and are held of the said John, that John Wykynge of Halwetre occujfied the same from 11 May 6 Richard II, the date of that outlawry, to 30 September following when they were taken into the king’s hand by the said Richard Otery, being then escheator, that from 30 September to 1 November following they were occupied by the escheator, taking the issues and profits for thirty two days, and from 1 November aforesaid to 11 November 8 Richard II by John Pokeswelle late escheator for a year and ten days, and that John Wykyng, John Pokeswelle and Richard Otery had the year and a day and the w^aste thereof, and ought to answer to the king for the same. April 20. Io Robert Tresylyan and David Haunemere, justices appointed W estmmster. to hold pleas before the king. Order by writ of nisi prius to command an inquisition which remains to be taken between the king and John Doughty concerning a messuage in the ‘ Baillylane ’ Coventre 8 RICHARD II. 541 1385. Membrane 9— coni. co. Warrewyk to be taken before them or one of the justices of assize in Warwickshire. April 26. Order to the sheriff of Kent to cause a coroner to be elected instead Westminster, of John Proude, who is dead. Like order, mutatis mutandis , for election of coroners in Kent instead of William Medmenham, Thomas Holbeam, Roger Delham and Richard Stokke, who are insufficiently qualified. Membrane 8. April 10. To John Olyver esclieator in Sussex. Order to remove the king’s Westminster, hand and meddle no further with a moiety of the manor of Pulbergh, delivering to Margaret late the wife of William de Lysle any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that the said William at his death held that moiety as jointly enfeoffed with her by gift of John Puttok and others to them and the said William’s heirs, and that it is held of others than the king. To John Couele escheator in Gloucestershire. Order to take of Margaret who was wife of William de Lysle an oath etc., and in presence of John Routh esquire, to whom the king has committed the wardship of her husband’s lands until the lawful age of his heir, to assign her dower thereof. April 26. To the sheriffs of London. Order to set free Elizabeth Bretoun from Westminster. Neugate prison ; as lately the king ordered the sheriffs to certify in chan¬ cery the cause of her arrest and imprisonment, and they returned that before they received that writ Roger Barre and other friends of the prisoner came to them on her behalf, complaining that Robert Persoun of London ‘ taverner ’ by his own authority took her and kept her in irons in a house at ‘ Patemosterowe ’ London contrary to the peace, to the scandal of the city, praying that she should be released and brought to the office of the shrievalty, there to remain under safe guard until the cause of such wrongful imprisonment should be debated and determined, that because such imprisonment without warrant seemed to them contrary to law and to the prejudice of the city, they caused her to be brought to the said office, there to abide until they should be better informed concerning the matter, that she being in their custody made a complaint of trespass against the said Robert, who was arrested thereupon, that she after made her count before them in the king’s court in form of law, craving damages, that in his plea the said Robert alleged that he long before espoused the said Elizabeth, and that she was his wife, craving judgment whether she ought to be admitted to such suit against her husband, that she in her reply denied that it was so, pleading that after their espousals a divorce was celebrated between them before judges lawfully appointed, and produced a public instrument and other evidences in writing, that because the sheriffs w T ere not fully advised concerning the trial of the divorce, the parties took a later day to interplead, wherefore the sheriffs have not yet proceeded further, that thereupon the said Robert craved delivery of the said Elizabeth as his wife, and she to be set free, alleging herself to be sole and not his wife, and that she 542 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1385. Membrane 8— cont. was no otherwise taken or kept in the sheriffs’ custody, but that they are keeping her in custody until further order. April 2. To the mayor and sheriffs of London and the keepers of the port Westminster, there. Order, upon petition of Richard Odyham, John Chyut'ord and John Sutton grocer of London, in name of reprisal to arrest all ships of Flanders in that port, the masters, merchants and seamen thereof and the goods and merchandise therein, and to keep them in safe custody until further order ; as they have shewn that in time of the present truce with France by their servants and deputies at Seland they laded goods and merchandise to the value of 150/. in a ship to be brought to England, and that on the voyage ship and goods are taken at sea by men of Flanders contrary to the truce. April 20. To the keeper of the city and castle of Ivarliol, and the mayor of Westminster, the city. Order during the war with the Scots in those parts to suffer no man of whatsoever estate or condition to enter the inn of Thomas de Roos of Kendale in that city or lodge there without his special licence or against his will or the will of the tenant or keeper thereof for the time being, or to meddle therein ; as the king has granted the said Thomas that no captain or keeper of Karliol, no officer, minister, hired soldier or liege man of the king shall so do. By C. May 15. To the collectors of customs in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull Reading. f 0 r the time being. Order to pay to Michael de la Pole and to his heirs 50/. a year of those customs, which the late king granted to John de Wold (now deceased) and Tydman de Lymbergh merchants of Almain and to their heirs, and whereof they were in possession many years ; as a great while past the said Tydman, overliving the said John, granted his estate therein to the said Michael and his heirs, and the said Michael took the same without first obtaining the king’s licence ; and for that the said Tydman has given up those letters patent in chancery to be cancelled, the king has nevertheless confirmed his grant, willing that the said Michael and his heirs shall take the said yearly sum by the hands of the collectors until the king shall make provision to him or his heirs of 50/. a year of land or rent. Et erat patens. To the abbot of Bury. Order upon his allegiance and under pain of forfeiture, as he loves the king and desires the safety of the realm, in consideration of the imminent peril to leave all else and ceasing every excuse to draw as speedily as may be to the sea coasts in Suffolk, theie to abide until Michaelmas next with sufficient men at arms, hobblers and archers according to his estate, well armed and furnished’ as heretofore used to be done by him and his predecessors in time of war; as the king is informed that the enemy have gathered a great fleet of ships and galleys, and are making ready for an invasion this summer with all their might. [ Foedera .] March 28. Membrane 7. To the warden of the Flete prison or his lieutenant. Order of the Westminster, king’s reverence for Easter, to deliver in bail to John Hereford serjeant at arms until the cjuinzaine of Easter John Ray who is there imprisoned 8 RICHARD II. 543 1385 . April 9. Westminster. March 21. Westminster. March 28. Westminster. May 12. Westminster. Membrane 7— cont. for certain misprisions. The king has commanded the said serjeant to receive him, and to deliver him to the warden at the quinzaine afore¬ said, to abide in that prison until further order. To John Hereford serjeant at arms. Order to receive from the warden of the Flete prison or from his lieutenant John Ray (as above), to hold in bail until the quinzaine of Easter, and then to deliver him to the warden or his lieutenant. The king has commanded etc. To Baldwin de Berford lieutenant of the keeper of the king’s forest this side Trent. Order to deliver to Simon de Bureley constable of Wyndesore castle or to his lieutenant Richard Clerke of Staffordshire, by the said Baldwin arrested for trespasses and misdeeds committed in Co ventre park and elsewhere in divers forests. It is the king’s will to discharge the said Baldwin of his custody, and he has com¬ manded the constable etc. to receive him in the castle prison. To Simon de Burley constable of Wyndesore castle, or to his lieutenant. Order to receive Richard Clerke (as above) from Baldwin de Bereford, and to keep him in safe custody in the castle prison until further order. To John Rokele escheator in Essex. Order to give Peter son of Peter de Boxstede and of Isabel his wife seisin of the manor of Boxstede and divers other lands ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Henry Helyoun late escheator, that the said Isabel at her death held the same as jointly enfeoffed with her husband in fee tail to them and the heirs male of their bodies, the said manor in chief as of the honour of Boulogne by knight service, and the other lands of others than the king, that she overlived her husband, and that Peter their son, then within age, is their next heir ; and he has now proved his age before the escheator, and the king has taken his homage and fealty. By p.s. [3573.] To the collectors of customs and of the subsidy in the port of London. Order, under pain of the king’s wrath, as they desire the safety of the realm, to cease every excuse and leaving all else to be in person before the king and council at Westminster in the quinzaine of Easter next, bringing with them all moneys now in their hands or such as they may get in the mean time both of the customs and of the subsidy, and all their evidences whereby they may make clear the view of their accounts from Michaelmas last. By bill of the treasurer. The like to the collectors in the following ports : The town of St. Botolph. Gippewich. Kyngeston upon Hull. Sutliampton. Great Jernemuth. The city of Cicestre. Lenne. To Robert Bekerton serjeant at arms. Order with all speed to deliver to John Harpedene or his attorney a ship or barge called the ‘ Seint Jake ’ of Seynt Andreu of Spain, lately arrested by the serjeant in the port of Suthampton by command of the king, the gear and freight, to make his advantage thereof as he shall see best ; as it is by the council determined that he shall have the same in part of his damages by 544 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1385 . May 28. Westminster. May 5. Westminster. May 4. Westminster. May 6. Westminster. Membrane 7— cont. being taken at sea by the Icing’s enemies of Spain in the said ship contrary to a safe conduct of the king of Spain, which was shewn to them it is said. By C. To all sheriffs, mayors, bailiffs, ministers and lieges of the king within liberties and without to whom etc. Order to suffer the men and tenants whatsoever of Torp co. Norhampton, now called Kyngesthorp it is said, which is of the ancient demesne of the crown as the kin g is assured by certificate of the treasurer and the chamberlains sent into chancery at his command, to be quit of payment of toll upon their goods, property and wares, according to the custom heretofore used and approved in England, that men and tenants of the said demesne time out of mind used to be quit thereof throughout the realm, as they and other men and tenants have ever heretofore been, releasing any distress upon them made. Et erat patens. Membrane 6. To the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton. Order, at the petition of the master of the order of St. James of Portugal, averring that a ship of Portugal laded with wine now in that port has long been unlawfully detained by Thomas Daniel of Bristol merchant, to dearrest the ship, the wine and goods therein, putting the same until further order in safe keeping for which they will answer, and telling the said Thomas and any others who claim a right therein to sue in chancery for dearrest of the same if they shall think fit, where the king will summon the said master, and do them justice, after hearing them and other parties. To John Dent escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with a messuage and five bovates of land in Northdalton, delivering to the prior of Watton any issues thereof taken ; as the king ordered Thomas Graa late escheator to certify in chancery the cause wherefore he took the prior’s lands there into the king’s hand, and he certified that he so took the premises by virtue of an inquisition before him taken at Wyghton, whereby it was found that Queen Maud gave the same to the then prior and convent and to their successors to find a chaplain to celebrate divine service every day and year in Northdalton church for her soul and the souls of King Henry and of former kings, and that such services are altogether withdrawn by the prior and convent, and have been for sixteen years past ; and after deliberation with his justices and Serjeants' and others of the council learned in the law, the king is aware that the premises ought not to have been seized, although the prior and convent ought to have found a chaplain and ceased so to do. To Thomas Graa late escheator in Yorkshire. Like order, mutatis mutandis , and order for delivery to the now prior of all issues taken of the premises. To William Cursoun of Billyngford escheator in Norffolk. Order to give Thomas de Lyng and Mary his wife livery of her purparty of the lands of Thomas Neel, certifying his action in chancery under seal ; as upon the finding of an inquisition, taken by John de Rokewode 8 RICHARD II. 545 1385 . Membrane 6 — cont. the late king s escheator, that Thomas Neel at his death held a messuage, 80 acres of land and 5s. of yearly rent in Holkliam of the heirs of the earl of Atholl, then within age and in that king’s wardship, by the service of half a knight’s fee and 4s. of rent a year, and divers other lands of others than the said king, and that Margaret one of his sisters, being of full age, and Mary the other sister, being within age, are his next heirs, on 7 December 50 Edward III the late king ordered the late escheator to make a partition of those lands, to take the fealty of John Qwarles who took Margaret to wife, to take of them security for payment of their relief at the exchequer, and to give them livery of Margaret’s purparty, keeping the pur party of Mary in that king s hand until further order ; and Thomas de Lyng, having taken the said Mary to wife, has proved her age before the escheator, and upon proof of age of the said earl’s heirs the king took their homages, and commanded livery to be given them of the earl’s lands. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to cause seisin of a messuage and two bovates of land in Shelford which were of John Bykes to be given to William son and heir of John Bardolf, if not yet delivered to him, discharging the said William, the sheriffs and escheators of Notynghamshire of the issues and profits of the premises ; as the king lately commanded the treasurer and the barons to certify in chancery the manner and cause wherefore the same were taken by Philip de Luttele his escheator into the late king’s hand, and they certified that it was by reason of a felony committed by John Bykes by slaying Hugh le Schepeherde of Schelford ; and it is found by inquisition, taken by John de Gresley then sheriff, that he held the premises of John Bardolf deceased, and that Richard de Heygham had the year and a day and the waste thereof, and ought to have answered for the same to the late king ; and on 15 October 45 Edward III the said William’s age was proved, and the late king took his homage, and commanded livery to be given him of his father’s lands. May 1. To the same. Writ of supersedeas in respect of their demand upon Westminster. John Roos the king’s serjeant for 12 l. 10s. received by him of the hundred of Henstede co. Norffolk by virtue of letters patent whereby the king lately granted him for life the bailiwick of that hundred, and order thereof to discharge him, John de Ulveston late sheriff of Norffolk and others whatsoever ; as the king has granted John Roos that sum of his gift. By K., and by bill sealed by the earl of Oxford. May 10. To John Rokele escheator in Essex. Order to remove the king’s Westminster, hand and meddle no further with the manor of Bradefelde, delivering to Edmund de Brokesboume any issues thereof taken ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by Henry Helyoun late escheator, that Margery who was wife of John de Sutton knight and late the wife of John de Brokesboume knight at her death held the same of others than the king as jointly enfeoffed with John de Brokesboume her husband, and that the said Edmund is next heir of the said Margery and John de Brokesboume, and of full age. May 10. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Order to execute the original writ of Westminster, an assize of novel disseisin before John Holt and William Thimyng Wt. 32813. cr 35 546 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1385 , Membrane 6 — cont. arraigned by Robert Howard knight and Elizabeth his wife against Edmund Noon, Isabel his wife and others concerning tenements in Brisyngham, Fersfelde and Tylneye, notwithstanding a writ of supersedeas omnino to the sheriff addressed, when the king took the plaint into his own hand for debate before the council ; as it is the king’s will that justice be not delayed, especially seeing that the plaint is not yet debated before the council. By C. To John Holt and William Thimyng justices of assize in Norffolk. Order to proceed in the assize ( above mentioned), notwithstanding a writ of supersedeas omnino to them addressed. By C. Membrane 5. May 6. To John de Dent escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the Westminster, king’s hand and meddle no further with certain lands in Hovyngham of Thomas earl of Notyngham, and a chapel and a croft of his in Threske called ‘ Spitelfelde,’ or with the issues thereof taken ; as the king ordered Thomas Graa late escheator to certify in chancery the true value of the premises by him taken into the king’s hand it was said, and he certified that he seized no such lands, but that James Pikeryng his predecessor delivered to him by indenture lands in Hovyngham given with the king’s licence by lord de Moubray of Haxiholme, founder in the time of King Edward I of a chantry there, to find a chaplain there celebrating for the souls of that lung and his heirs, the founder and his successors, and remaining in the king’s hand for that the chantry is withdrawn and no chaplain found, which are farmed at 26s. 8 d. a year, also the said chapel and croft in Thresk, given before the statute of mortmain by an ancestor of lord de Moubray, then within age and in the king’s wardship, to a chaplain to celebrate for the souls of his heirs and ancestors and of the faithful departed, and remaining in the king’s hand by death of Peter Barker late chaplain there, which are farmed at 10s. a year ; and it seems to the justices and others of the council that the cause of that seizure is insufficient. May 20. To Roger de Fulthorp and John de Lokton justices of assize in Westminster. Leycestershire. Order, at the request of Joan princess of Wales the king’s mother, to continue until further order in the state wherein it now is every assize before them arraigned by John Charnels or others against John Pavy and Joan his wife concerning tenements in Swepiston, Neuton and Nethircote, and writ of supersedeas in favour of the said John and Joan or others with them named in such assize ; as the king has learned that John Charnels has arraigned against them an assize of novel disseisin concerning the premises, and John Pavy has hitherto been so much busied in the service of the said princess that he is now for the first time aware of it, so that peril of disherison to the defendants might arise if the justices should suddenly proceed to take the same while the said John is devoid of counsel, as the princess has certified. By C. May 12. To William de Nevylle keeper of the king’s forest beyond Trent, Westminster, or to his representative in Shirwode forest. Order to deliver to bail William Rumwode, William Harald of Edunstowe, Roger de Parlethorp 8 RICHARD II. 547 1385 . Membrane 5 — cont. and William his son, imprisoned in Notyngham prison for a trespass of vert in that forest, if replevisable according to the assize of the forest, in case they shall find twelve men who will mainpem to have them before the justices of assize for pleas of the forest in Notynghamshire when next they shall come to those parts. May 10. Order to the sheriff of York to cause a verderer in Pykeryng forest Westminster, to be elected instead of William Anleby, who is insufficiently qualified. April 22. Order to the sheriff of Cornwall to cause a coroner to be elected Westminster, instead of Robert Daundelle, who is infirm and aged. May 9. • Order to the sheriff of York to cause a coroner to be elected instead Westminster, of John de Hanthorp ; as the king has particular information that he is insufficiently qualified, and has removed him. April 26. Order to the sheriff of Suthampton to cause a verderer in the little Westminster, forest of la Bere to be elected instead of John the baker, who dwells in remote parts of the county. May 2. To John de Tyndale escheator in Norhamptonshire. Order to Westminster, remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with 3 acres of land in Hertewelle and the issues thereof ; as it is lately found by inquisition, of his office taken before John Camels the late king’s escheator, that after the statute Simon de Maule without licence of the late king enfeoffed Walter Mauntel therein, rendering 2s. 6 cl. a year to Rode church, and that for that cause the same was taken into that king’s hand, as may appear by the inquisition at the king’s command sent into chancery by the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer, and it seems to the justices and others of the council that the seizure was insufficient. Proviso that answer be made to the king for that rent and the arrears, if it shall be lawfully adjudged to him. May 18. To the mayor and sheriff of Bristol. Order, upon complaint of Westminster. William Canynges, Walter Tedistile and other merchants of Bristol, to deliver to them in part restitution a ship called the ‘ Seint Martyn ’ of ‘ Seint Walree,’ which John Pennoquant and other merchants of France have in the port of Bristol with a moiety of the gear, appraised at 50 marks, fourteen cloths of divers colours which the said John has in the hands of John Barstaple of Bristol at 31/. 5s. 4c/., nine cloths which he has in the hands of Walter Derby at 26/. 135. 4 d., and five cloths which Dionysius Denys one of the merchants of France has in the hands of Henry Bowiere of Bristol appraised at 11/. 105 ., first contenting Walter Derby of 1005. due to him from John Penno¬ quant for victuals ; as their complaint shews that the said merchants of Bristol trusting in the truce with France sent to France a ship called the ‘ Rodecogge ’ of Bristol laded with goods and merchandise for sale there to the value of 1,000/., and that the same was arrested by the captain and other men of Harflu in Normandy, and is there unlawfully detained with the goods, merchants and seamen therein and all the gear thereof, contrary to the truce ; and the king ordered the mayor and sheriff in name of reprisal to arrest and safe keep until further order all ships of France in that port, the goods, merchants, masters and seamen therein to the value of 500 marks ; and by 548 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1385, Membrane 5 — coni. their certificate sent into chancery the king after learned that the said merchants of France have there the ship and goods aforesaid. June 20. To the sheriff of Hereford for the time being. Writ de intendendo, Westminster, and order to pay to Henry de Lancastre earl of Derby and Mary his wife the fee of 20Z. a year, and the arrears since 22 December last, on which date the king assigned the fee of the earl of Hereford, extended at 20£. a year, to the said Henry and Mary, whose age was proved by her husband before John Rokele escheatorin Essex, to her purparty, among other castles, manors, lands etc. of Humphrey de Bohun earl of Hereford and Essex, taken into the late king’s hand by his death and by reason of the nonage of Eleanor and the said Mary his daughters and heirs, commanding livery thereof to be given them. Et erat patens. The like to the sheriff of Norhampton concerning the fee of the earl of Norhampton. Et erat patens. Membrane 4. May 19. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order, upon Henley petition of John de Wyndesore, James de Pykeryng knight, William de Melton knight and Walter de Stricland knight, executors or administrators of William de Wyndesore knight or possessors of his goods, to allow the king’s letters patent of pardon to the said John for all impeachments, debts, accounts, detenues of goods, covenants, claims and demands of the king against him alone or with others in England, Ireland or elsewhere by presentment, cause or contract whatsoever, and to the said executors for all such claims etc. against the said deceased, the said John alone, or all the said executors as his executors, or as occupiers of goods that were his or were ever in his possession in England and Ireland, and to the said John as tenant or occupier of lands of the deceased which are or shall be in his possession, whether seized into the king’s hand or not, for all such claims etc. arising in England, Ireland or elsewhere, with covenant that such lands shall be thereof discharged to whose hands soever they shall come, accusations, impeachments, presentments or pleas now or hereafter moved notwithstanding, saving always accounts due to the king by reason of prests proved of record in the receipt of the exchequer while the deceased was lieutenant, justice or keeper of Ireland or of the town and castle of Chirburgh or elsewhere upon expedition of war on either side the sea in the late king’s time and in the king’s, and order not to trouble the said executors, the account aforesaid and any surplus thereupon notwithstanding, and further to receive that account of the said John, making him such allowance as ought thereupon to be made according to the nature thereof ; as the executors have shewn that the treasurer and the barons are taking no heed to proceed, but are deferring to allow the said pardon unless the said John will renounce any surplus upon the account, for that he has entered upon the account by authority of that pardon, although the executors have produced the same in the exchequer, and a writ to the treasurer and the barons addressed directing them to allow the same, and have instantly craved allowance thereof in regard to certain impeachments made in the exchequer against the said executors. By letter of the signet. 8 RICHARD II. 549 1385 . May 30. Westminster. May 8. Westminster. May 15. Westminster. June 3. Reading. Membrane 4— cont. To Richard Wyriot. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with the castle and manor of Maynerbere co. Pembroke in Suthwales which were of William de Wyndesore knight deceased, notwithstanding the king’s late command to take the same into the king’s hand and safe keep them until further order, or any command to him addressed by William de Bello Campo keeper of the castles etc. which were of the earl of Pembroke, delivering up any issues thereof taken ; as no cause is known at present to the king and council where¬ fore the premises ought to have been seized, or to remain longer in the king’s hand. By C. To Richard Mascy constable of Hardelagh castle in Wales. Order to leave all else and, under pain of forfeiting that office etc., within fifteen days at furthest to repair in person to the castle in as strong force as he may and as his estate demands, there to abide upon the safe guard thereof against the king’s enemies of France ; as the king has true information that they have gathered a great fleet of ships and galleys, and are making ready to invade and destroy the lordships of the king and other lords in Wales and the march of Wales. The like to the following : Thomas Benschef constable of Crukyth castle. Robert Fouleshurst constable of Caernarvon] castle. Gilbert Trussed constable of Beaumarys castle. John Beauchamp constable of Conewey castle. Alan Cheyne constable of Rothelan castle. Roger Coghull constable of Flynt castle. Nicholas de Audeley constable of Carmerdyn castle. William de Houton constable of Dreslayn castle. Edmund de Bradeston constable of Dynevore castle. Membrane 3. To the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton and Robert de Bekerton serjeant at arms. Order upon their allegiance, at the petition of John Holbeche citizen and merchant of London and other merchants of London, to arrest two ships of Portugal, the goods and merchandise therein, formerly arrested by John Polmoud and the said serjeant and now in the port of Suthampton, to unlade those ships putting the said goods ashore, and to keep them so under arrest until the peti¬ tioners be contented of many sums of money lent to Dom Fernand Alfons Dalbokirke master of the knighthood of the order of St. James and Lawrence Johannis Fogacie chancellor of Portugal, ambassadors and proctors of the king of Portugal, or until further order ; as their petition shews that they made those loans for business specially con¬ cerning the realm of Portugal, the said ambassadors binding themselves, the said realm and the merchandise thereof for payment, that at the said master’s suit the king after appointed John Polmoud mayor of Suthampton and the said serjeant to arrest all ships of Portugal found in whatsoever port or at sea within the king’s allegiance, and all merchants and merchandise thereof, and to deliver them to the master, to the end that thereof he might content the petitioners, the master mainpeming before the king to answer for such ships, merchants and goods to any who would complain, and to the king and commons of Portugal for such arrest, and to save the king harmless, 550 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1385 . June 8. Westminster. June 14. Westminster. June 15. Westminster. Membrane 3— cont. that by virtue of that commission the said two ships were arrested at sea and brought to Suthampton and would have been delivered to the said ambassadors, but that they refused to receive the same, or to content the petitioners as they promised to do. To Nicholas Brembre mayor of the city of London and escheator therein. Order, at the instant and humble request of the prioress and convent of Clerkenwelle, in consideration of their poverty to give them livery of their whole tenement called the Selde (Seelde) in the parish of St. Mary le Bo we London with houses thereupon built, sometime held of them by John Bosvylle citizen and tailor of London, and of a small shop on the west side of the entry thereof, which they had by bequest of the said John Bosville, meddling no further with the same ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the said mayor, that John de Norhampton on the day of his conviction held the premises of the prioress and convent, and took the same to farm of Idonia Litier late prioress and the convent for sixty years from Easter 42 Edward III at a yearly rent of 81., that Katherine Braybroke late prioress and the convent and their predecessors were thereof seised time out of mind, and took the said farm, and that the premises were taken into the king’s hand by virtue of a judgment late rendered against John de Norhampton in the king’s court. By K. and C. To the collectors of customs in the port of Kyngeston upon Hull. Order to dearrest and deliver to John de Wyndesore esquire all jewels, tallies, goods and chattels in their keeping which were of William de Wyndesore knight deceased, notwithstanding the king’s late writ commanding them to arrest and safe keep the same to the king’s use until further order ; as that writ issued upon true information that the deceased was bound to the long in divers great sums, said to have been proved before the king and council, the king willing to save himself harmless ; but the said John, being tenant of his lands, has now found security in the exchequer to answer for whatsoever sums are due, as Robert de Plesyngton chief baron of the exchequer has witnessed in chancery. The like to the following : The prior of St. Mary Suthwerke. The collectors of customs in the port of London. The collectors of customs in the town of St. Botolph The collectors of customs in the port of Suthampton. The sheriff of Hertford. The sheriff of Cantebrigge. The sheriff of Norhampton. The sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The sheriff of Wiltesir. The bailiffs of Suthewerke. Richard Wyryot keeper of the castle and manors of Manerbiere and Penaly in Wales. The sheriff of Westmorland. To William Walshale sheriff of Stafford and Cornelius de Worley escheator in Staffordshire and Salop, guardians of the temporalities of the bishopric of Coventre and Lychefeld which is void and in the king’s hand. Order to suffer the executors of Robert the last bishop 8 RICHARD II. 551 1385 . June 1. Reading. June 8. Westminster. Membrane 3— cont. to levy and take rents and farms to him due up to the Annunciation last, and by themselves and the said bishop’s farmers to make their advantage of the crop sown by the bishop in his life time and by such farmers, disposing thereof at pleasure ; as on behalf of the executors complaint is made that the said guardians are unlawfully preventing them from so doing, although the bishop died after the said feast, hindering them in the execution of his will. By C. The like to the following : George del Castelle escheator in Warwickshire. William de Remston escheator in Notynghamshire. To the arrayers of men at arms, hobblers and archers in Suffolk. Order, upon petition of the men of Orforde, themselves or one of them to repair thither in person and oversee the arraying of the petitioners, causing them to be arrayed and kept in array according to the king’s commission, compelling them to guard the town against attacks of the enemy if any shall invade those parts, and telling them to be intendent to Isabel coiintess of Suffolk lady of a castle there in regard to ward of the castle if peril happen, and order to release any distress made upon the said men to appear before the arrayers without the town ; as on their behalf it is shewn the king that the said town and castle are upon the sea shore, that the king’s enemies of France and Flanders lately appeared with a great fleet off that coast at a place near called Orfordenesse, and are purposing to invade and destroy the town and castle and lay waste the neighbouring parts if they be not manfully resisted, and that the arrayers are distraining the petitioners to appear without the town in distant parts of the county, although at every array the men of the town used to be arrayed within the same, praying the king to make provision for defence of the tow r n and castle, and to order the petitioners to be there arrayed, as used to be done. To the collectors in Cumberland of the tenth and fifteenth last granted to the king by the commons of England. Order, notwithstanding the king’s late command to stay the collection thereof until St. Peter’s Chains next, to levy 100Z. thereof, if not yet levied, which on 16 March last the king assigned to Peter Tilliol, as ma}^ appear by a tally thereof levied, for payment wiiereof at a set term the said Peter has given a bond at the receipt of the exchequer, and to deliver the same to him, receiving of him the said tally ; as it is the king’s will that the assign¬ ment remain in force. To the king’s lieutenant in Ireland and the chancellor of Ireland, or to their representatives for the time being. Order to command livery to be given to John son and heir of John de Bohun knight of Midhurst of the lands in Ireland whereof his said father and Cicely his mother were seised, and of the lands there of his heritage which the said Cicely held in dowser or for life after his father’s death ; as on 2 February 7 Richard II his age was proved, and the king took his homage and fealty, and commanded like livery to be given him by divers escheators of England. To W. bishop of Winchester. Order upon his love and allegiance, as he desires the king’s honour and his own and the safety of the 552 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1385 . Membrane 3— cont. church and realm and of the Isle of Wight, in consideration of the imminent hurt and peril by attacks of the enemy to arm and array all abbots, priors, men of religion and other ecclesiastical persons of his diocese and of the Isle of Wight, causing them to be furnished with arms and horses, every one between the ages of sixty and sixteen according to his estate and means, and to be put in thousands, hundreds and twenties, ready with other lieges to resist the enemy if they shall invade the realm or the said isle ; as the Icing is aware that the bishop and other prelates and all the clergy of the realm are bound to la.y to their hands with other lieges for defence of the church and realm and of the said isle. June 10. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Order to cause Westminster. Henry Chaundeler the king’s serjeant one of the yeomen of his chamber, to whom by letters patent of 15 July last the king granted for life the office of chief bailiff of the fairs and markets of Okeham with the fees and profits thereto pertaining rendering nought to the king, to come before them and account for issues and profits of the said fair and markets, compelling him to answer for such as by his oath or otherwise they shall be assured that he received from 15 July to 24 May following, as the nature of the account requires, and making him allowance of 11. which by advice of the council the Icing has granted him for his expense and travail in collecting the same ; as by advice of the council, for that he gave up those letters patent in chancery to be cancelled, by other letters patent of 24 May last the king granted him 10 marks a year of the said issues and profits for life or until the king should take other order for his estate. June 6. Order to the sheriff of Surrey to cause a coroner to be elected instead Westminster, of Peter atte Barre, who is insufficiently qualified. Membrane 2. June 18. To the mayor and bailiffs of Suthampton. Order, upon petition Westminster, made on behalf of Fernand Alfons master of the order of knighthood of St. James of Portugal and envoy of the rulers of that land, to suffer him or his attorneys to sell at the best price they may the goods and merchandise arrested in two ships of Portugal which are in the custody of the mayor and bailiffs, so that of the money arising from such sale or of the said merchandise he or his attorneys content his creditors, not delivering such goods out of their custody until every creditor be contented as may be agreed between them, so that the creditors be not thereby wearied concerning payment; as lately the king appointed Robert Bekerton serjeant at arms to arrest the said ships in that port and the goods therein, putting the same in safe keeping until further order ; and the said petition shews that the said envoy is bound to divers citizens of London in divers sums, praying that the goods may be delivered to him in furtherance of payment; and the arrest was made at his suit only. To the sheriff of Kent. Order to give Robert Smyth and Alice his wife, John Munde and Sibyl his wife seisin of 1\ acres of land and the third part of one decayed cottage in Chertham ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that Robert Bonehacche held the premises on the day when the felony was committed for which 8 RICHARD II. 553 1385 . Membrane 2 —cont he was hanged, that they were taken into the late king’s hand about the feast of Trinity 28 Edward III because Robert Bonehacche was then convicted at Canterbury before Henry de Grene and his fellows justices of gaol delivery and hanged, and are yet in the king’s hand for that cause, that they are of the tenure of ‘ gavelkynde,’ 1J acre and the said third part being held of the prior and convent of Christ Church Canterbury as of their manor of Chertham by suit at their court of Chertham every three weeks and the service of 6d. a year, and the re¬ maining 6 acres of the prior and convent of Ledes as of their manor of Denstede by suit of their court at Denstede every three weeks and the service of 6d. a year, that Reynold Dyke late sheriff had the year and a day and the waste thereof, notwithstanding the custom of old time used and approved whereby the king ought not in such case to have the year and a day or the waste of lands held in ‘ gavelkynde,’ nor the chief lords the escheat thereof, but the next heirs of those convicted and hanged straightway obtain the inheritance such felony notwith¬ standing, and that the said Alice and Sibyl are cousins and next heirs of Robert Bonehacche, namely daughters of William Bonehacche son of Alice Bonehacche sister of John Bonehacche father of Robert Bonehacche. June 16. To John Aston escheator in Devon. Order to give Hugh Loterell Westminster, son of Andrew Loterell knight son of Joan Loterell, being cousin and heir of his said grandmother, seisin of her lands ; as he has proved his age before the escheator, and the king has respited his homage and fealty until Michaelmas next. June 19. To the sheriff of Huntingdon. Order to give the master and scholars Westminster, of Clarehalle in Cantebrigge seisin of a messuage and croft adjacent and 3 roods of land in Grantesdene held by Robert Midele hanged for felony ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the sheriff, that the premises have been in the king’s hand and the late kin g’s eight years and more, that the said Robert held them of the master and scholars, and that Thomas Sewale late escheator had the year and a day and the waste thereof, and answered to the king for the same. June 12. To Lewis Clifford. Order upon his allegiance, as he loves the king Westminster, and his honour, under pain of forfeiture to assist continually about the person of the king’s mother for her comfort and security wherever she shall abide within the realm, rendering other services befitting the estate of so great a lady, notwithstanding the proclamation which the king has ordered to be made in various counties that all knights, esquires and gentlemen be armed and arrayed ready to march for defence of the realm when required, and notwithstanding aught else to the 'contrary. The like to the following : Richard Stury. John de Worth. Thomas Latymer. Thomas Morwelle. Philip le Vache. William fitz Rauf. By K. Gilbert Wace. Lawrence Sebroke. William Harpele. Henry Norton. Garcius Amaud. Richard Mewes. [The first seven only are addressed, with Lewis Clifford, as the king’s beloved and faithful.] [ Foedera .] 554 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1385 . Membrane 2 — cont. June 16. To the abbot and convent of St. Albans. Prohibition at their Westminster, peril against paying to John Popham and John Maundour clerk, executors of Thomas late bishop of Durham, aught of the residue which is in arrear in the hands of the abbot and convent of a sum of 1,0001 to them lent by the bishop, until by advice of the council the king shall take order what is lawful to be done, and until further order ; as the king has learned that the bishop lent that sum, as by bond under the common seal of the abbot and convent may appear, to the intent that it should be repaid to him or his executors within fifteen years from the date of the loan, namely 100 marks every year, for maintenance of certain chaplains celebrating in the chapel of the bishop’s inn in the suburb of London for the souls of the late king and of the bishop, and that without the knowledge of the other executors and against their will the said John and John, having thereof received 400 marks for four years last past, have spent the same contrary to the testator’s intent, taking no heed to minister aught thereof or of the residue in aid of such chaplains’ maintenance, wherefore it is to be feared that they are like to be scattered, being thus destitute of maintenance, and the celebration aforesaid is like to be withdrawn. June 16. To William Walshale sheriff of Stafford and Cornelius Worley Westminster, escheator in Staffordshire and Salop, guardians of the temporalities of the bishopric of Coventre and Lychfeld which is void and in the king’s hand. Order on sight etc. "to cause ‘ Wylyford Mede ’ and the meadows of the manor of Haywode, being parcel of the said temporalities, to be mown and hay made, and to lodge the hay arising from ‘ Wylyfordmede ’ within the palace of the bishopric at Lychfeld, to carry forty loads of hay of the said manor to the manor and lodge it there, and to safe keep the hay so lodged to the king’s use without dispersal; and the king will make them allowance for the hay and for their costs. The like to George del Castelle escheator in Warwickshire, to mow the meadows of the manor of Ichyngton, and carry forty loads of the hay to the manor. June 1. To L. bishop of St. Asaph. Order to pay to Thomas Wynchecombe Westminster, the king’s clerk a pension of 5 marks a year and the arrears, making him letters patent concerning the same, and writing again what he will do ; as on 21 October 6 Richard II the king commanded the bishop by reason of his new creation to grant the said Thomas a fitting pension until he should provide him a benefice ; and after, while a plea was pending in chancery between the bishop and the said Thomas, the bishop averred that he ought not to grant the same, and the process being continued, after mature deliberation the matter being finally declared, it seemed to the court that the bishop is therewith chargeable, wherefore it was determined that he should pay the said Thomas the pension aforesaid until etc., and the arrears since 20 October 6 Richard II, on which day the temporalities of the bishopric were restored to him. June 14. To Thomas Couele escheator in Bedfordshire. Order to give William Westminster. Smere and Alice his wife livery of a messuage, 3 acres of land and 1 rood of wood in Buryhattelee ; as the king has learned by inquisition, taken by the escheator, that John Onger, who died on 3 June 8 RICHARD II. 555 1385 . Membrane 2 — cont. 5 Richard II, on the day he committed a felony for which he abjured the realm, held the premises in right of Alice his wife, whom the said William has now taken to wife. [June] 16. To Simon de Burley the king’s under chamberlain, constable of Eltharn. Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports. Order, as formerly ordered by letters of the signet, with all speed to make ready to march in person with the king on this expedition to Scotland, taking order for the safe guard of the said castle in his absence, and appointing a constable in his room. By letter of the signet. May 18. To the treasurer and the chamberlains. Order to pay to John de Westminster. Scalby the arrears of 81. a year since 29 June 6 Richard II, causing 81. a year for life to be paid him henceforward by the farmers of the manor of Bouecome ; as by letters patent of the date aforesaid the king granted him for life the office of forester and keeper of Parkhurst forest and of ‘ Oldparke ’ in the Isle of Wight, with the wages and profits thereto pertaining, such as Adam Hewode in his life time had therein; and now all the king’s manors in the Isle of Wight are demised to divers persons for a set farm payable at the exchequer, as the king is informed, so that the said John may not take those wages and profits of the issues thereof by the hands of the king’s receiver, as used to be done, and as in past times did he and the said Adam and others who held that office ; and it is found by certificate of the exchequer, sent into chancery at the king’s command, that allowance was made to John Sampson late receiver of 26/. 18s. Of d. by him paid to Adam Haywode for his fee from 15 February (sic)* 1 Richard II to Christmas 4 Richard II, taking 81. a year for his fee. June 10. Order to the sheriff of Dorset to cause a verderer in the forest of Westminster. Gillyngham to be elected instead of John Bydyke, who is dead. Membrane 1 . June 3. To John Lovell, appointed with other lieges arrayer of men at arms, Reading. armed men and archers in Wiltesir. Order to cause his deputies, for whom he will answer, to make the array with the other arrayers ; as the king has charged the said John to march towards Scotland in his company on his service. Et erat 'patens. June 10. To the abbot of Bury St. Edmunds. Licence to abide in person Westminster, with all his household in as great force as he may upon his manor of Elmeswelle co. Suffolk until Michaelmas next, notwithstanding any proclamations or ordinances that lords and others shall dwell upon their manors and places nearest the sea, and notwithstanding the king’s late command to him, in consideration of the imminent peril, to draw to the sea coast in Suffolk and there abide with sufficient men at arms, hobblers and archers as his estate demands well armed and furnished, as used to be done by him and his predecessors in time of war, so that he be ready in array with sufficient men etc. as aforesaid with other lieges to resist the enemy upon the coast, if they shall invade those parts ; as by petition made on his behalf it is shewn that of all * The month should be August if the sum is correct. 556 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1385 . Membrane 1 —cont liis manors the manor of Wirlyngworth without the liberty of St. Edmund is nearest the sea, that the road between that and the sea is strait, miry and difficult for speedy passage, that the manor of Elmeswelle within the said liberty is no further than three leagues from the sea, by a road fit for riding with a great company, and that there he may suddenly assemble, if need be, a much greater number of men at arms etc. of his retinue, of the abbey and town of St. Edmund, his tenants and others within the liberty than at Wirlyngworth, may thence come sooner to the sea, and resist the enemy in greater force ; and such licence has aforetime been given to the abbot by the late king and by the king. The king has commanded the arrayers in that county and the sheriff not to trouble the abbot touching the arraying of men at arms etc. Et erat patens. June 20. To Robert Bealknap and his fellows, justices of the Bench. Order Westminster, to adjourn until the octaves of Michaelmas next in the state wherein they are or ought to be all pleas there before them for the morrow, octaves and quinzaine of Midsummer, if the writs concerning the same were returned in the said Bench, fixing that day for the suitors, that in regard to such pleas no prejudice may arise to those about to pass with the king to war ; as by true report the king has particular information that his enemies of France and Scotland have joined their power, purposing to invade the realm, and by counsel of the prelates, lords and others of the council the king has resolved to repel them in person with his army and with the lords, great men, gentlemen and others of the realm. The king has commanded singular the sheriffs of England until that day to keep in their hands all writs, original and judicial, and other returns by them to be made before the justices henceforward until then, willing that the justices make such process thereupon as they should have made had the day therein been kept. By K. and C. The like to Robert Tresilian and David Haunemere justices appointed to hold pleas before the king. [Feeder a.] To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Like order to adjourn until the octaves of Michaelmas all pleas, accounts and other business whatsoever pending in the exchequer for the morrow, octaves and quinzaine of Midsummer and the morrow of Michaelmas, except accounts of the collectors of tenths and fifteenths, of the subsidy granted to the king by the clergy and the commons, and of the great and petty custom, and of others who have days for payment of set sums in the exchequer this Trinity term. Bv K. and C. [Ibid.] June 18. To Thomas Morrieux constable of the Tower of London or to his Westminster, lieutenant. Order to set free William Clerk there imprisoned upon suspicion of theft, although the king lately ordered that he should be there kept in safe custody until further order ; as those in whom the king trusts have borne witness to the king and council that the said William is a true man of good fame. June 15. To John de Hastynges earl of Pembroke, Richard Waldegrave, Westminster. William Wyngefeld, William Burgate, George Felbrigge, William atte 8 RICHARD II. 557 1385 . June 16. Westminster. June 20. Westminster. June 15. Westminster. June 16. Westminster. 1384 . July 14. Westminster. Membrane 1— cont. Lee, John Weylond, John de Hales, Robert Poley and the sheriff of Suffolk, appointed with John Brewes and William Germy arrayers of men at arms, armed men and archers dwelling in Suffolk. Strict order upon their allegiance and under pain of forfeiture to proceed with that array, not awaiting the presence of John Brewes and William Germy, whom the king has discharged ; as they are marching to Scotland on the king’s service in the company of Thomas earl of Bukingham. To Roger de Scales, Miles de Stapelton, John de Clifton, Robert Howard, Edmund de Thorp, Stephen de Hales, Ralph Louell, Ralph Pygot, Ralph de Shelton, Thomas de Erpyngham, Robert Bemey, Thomas Geney, John Aslak and the sheriff of Norffolk. Like order, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the discharge of Thomas de Morle. The like to Roger de Scales etc. (as above, Thomas Geney excepted), in regard to the said Thomas, who is marching thither in company of Edmund earl of Cantebrigge. The like to Roger de Scales etc. (as the last, Thomas de Erpyngham and Robert Bemey excepted), in regard to the said Thomas and Robert, who are marching in company of John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre and Edmund earl of Cantebrigge. To the mayor and bailiffs of Sandewich. Order upon petition of Gilbert Claysson of Syryce in Seland, to dearrest his ship, the seamen and goods therein, if not at the king’s wages, suffering him therewith to pass to his own parts ; as he has shewn the king that with the same he lately came within the realm to traffic, and that his ship is by the admirals arrested for the king’s service at sea, and is detained in the port of Sandewich by the mayor and bailiffs. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Order to give brother Nicholas Manfray prior of the alien priory of Lynton and John Daniel livery of the said priory and all possessions thereto belonging, and the issues thereof taken by Hubert Elorye the king’s esquire ; as by letters patent of 10 February 6 Richard II the king committed by a mainprise to the said prior and John the keeping of the priory etc., in his hand by reason of the war with France, from Michaelmas then last so long as the war should last, rendering 20 1. a year at the exchequer; and by other letters patent of 7 February last the king committed to the said esquire by another mainprise the keeping of the same from Easter now last so long as the war shall endure at the same rent ; and upon petition of the said prior and John, shewing that by reason of the second commission they are unlawfully put out of possession, the king ordered the sheriff to give the said esquire notice to be in chancery at a day now' past in order to shew cause wherefore the king ought not to revoke the same, take the premises again into his hand, and give the petitioners livery thereof and of the issues thereof taken since Easter last, at which day he came not, wherefore by advice of the justices, serjeants and others of the council it was determined that the said commission should be revoked etc. as aforesaid. To Thomas Graa escheator in Yorkshire. Order to remove the king’s hand and meddle no further with three messuages and 60 acres of land and meadow in Faxflet, delivering to Richard Lelhome and Margery 558 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . May 28. Clarendon manor. July 12. Westminster. July 16. Westminster. July 16. Westminster. Membrane 1— cont. his wife any issues thereof taken ; as lately the king ordered the escheator to certify in chancery the cause wherefore he took into the king’s hand lands there which were of Peter Vaux of Southcave, and he returned that the said Peter held the premises in chief of the late king by knight service as of his manor of Faxflet, as of the crown, and without his licence aliened them to the said Richard and Margery in fee, which was done on 10 March 34 Edward III, that all this time the said Richard and Margery have occupied the same, taking the issues and profits, that they entered before 50 Edward III, and that therefore he took the same into the king’s hand ; and that trespass is pardoned by reason of general pardons made by the late king to the people of the realm in 50 Edward III. Membrane 51 d. John Redes Welle to Michael de la Pole lord of Wyngfeld, Master Walter Skirlagh and Robert de Bolton clerk, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of a water mill in Strateforde co. Suffolk late of John Groos knight. Dated London, 2 July 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 2 July. John Gobyoun of Bergholt to Richard Muriel. Grant and surrender of all lands, rents and services in Bradwelle of the said Richard’s heritage which the grantor has by the courtesy of England after the death of Joan Muriel his wife. Dated Westminster, 9 Julv 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 9 July. To Roger de Fulthorp, Robert Roos of Ingmanthorp, Edmund del Clay and John Kirkeby, justices appointed to hear and determine an alleged trespass by John Halsam committed against Ralph de Percy knight, by rape of Philippa his wife at Semere and abduction etc. Writ of supersedeas etc. (as above p. 452). Vacated, because enrolled upon the Close Roll of 7 Richard II. John Sauvage lord of Steynesby co. Derby to Walter Ludeneye citizen and draper of London. Recognisance for 50 1. 17 s. 2d., to be levied etc. in Derbyshire. Indenture of defeasance of the foregoing recognisance, upon con¬ dition that John Sauvage pay to the said Walter, his heirs or executors, 25 1. 8s. Id. in his dwelling house at London, namely 81. 9s. Qd. in the octaves of St. Andrew next, 81. 9s. Qd. on the feast of St. Mary Magdalene following, and 81. 9s. Id. in the octaves of St. Andrew following. Dated London, 12 July 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Walter, 12 July. Richard son of John Kynne of Maydeforde to Adam de Ramesey. Recognisance for 300Z., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire. To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas by mainprise of Robert Northlode of London, John Frome and Richard Frisseneye of Surrey and William Walden of Yorkshire in favour of Nicholas de Ellerby 8 RICHARD II. 559 1384 . July 28. Westminster. July 18. Westminster. July 16. West miiis ter. Sept. 1. Westminster. Membrane 51 d — cont. clerk at suit of Agnes del Halle and John de Brotherton chaplain, executors of Master Nicholas de Alta Ripa, for an account. To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of Thomas Lee of Salop, Thomas Lodelowe of Kent, John Isbury of Wiltesir and Thomas Abraham of the county of Suthampton, in favour of Thomas Rameseye, William Lelman, John Hayward and John le Prest of Fotescreye at suit of Geoffrey Waryn of Fotescreye averring threats. To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Kirkeby, William West, Robert Bolthorpe of Yorkshire and Hugh Bavent of Norffolk in favour of Richard Ibsoun at suit of Robert de Duffelde of York ‘ marchaund ’ for debt. To the sheriff of Cantebrigge. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John de Walesby and John de Binton of Lincolnshire and Thomas Bedewelle and James Wheler of London, in favour of William Dolberde of Basingburne at suit of Andrew Pikkeler for render of 40s. To the sheriff of Middlesex. Incomplete entry, reciting a writ de judicio against John Leget of Hese at suit of John Bygonet and Emma his wife, executrix of Roger Leget, for render of 100 marks, and defendant’s petition. Vacated, because otherwise below. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Order by mainprise of John Olneye the younger of Norhamptonshire and Nicholas Burgh of Middlesex to set free John Caupene of Eketon, imprisoned at suit of the king and Walter Mountgomery for leaving the said Walter’s service at Ekton before the term agreed. Membrane 50 d. John Bacoun of Brom, Henry Boghay, Thomas Godlake and John de Appelton to the king, his heirs and assigns. Charter of the reversion of the manor of West Wrotham and lands, rents and services in Est Wrotham, West Wrotham and Elyngton co. Norffolk, now held for the life of Katherine Breous and one year longer by John Da ventre rector of Brom, Walter Barkere vicar of Kymberle, John de Snorynge, Stephen de Langham and Richard Nooth by gift of John Plays, Robert Howard, Roger de Boys knights, John de Boys, John de Wolterton rector of Harpele, Adam de Cokefelde rector of Salle, Ellis de Byntre rector of Dalham, Hervey de Welham rector of Stoketon and Reynold de Eccles, feoffees of John de Nortwych knight the younger, long since made of the premises and of the manor of Snoryng, the advowson excepted, with remainder to John de Pisale clerk, William Philip, Robert de Asshefeld, Roger de Wolfreton, Henry Sergeaunt and Thomas de Wroxham, their heirs and assigns, the said John Pisale and the others having after granted the reversion of the manor of West Wrotham and lands etc. aforesaid to John Bacoun etc. the present grantors, their heirs and assigns, and the attornment of John Da ventre and the others having been obtained. Witnesses : John king of Castille and Leon duke of 560 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Membrane 50 d — cont. Lancastre, Thomas de Wodestoke earl of Essex and Bukingham, Edmund Langele earl of Cantebrigge, Thomas de Bello Campo, Richard earl of Arundell, Michael atte Pole the chancellor, Hugh de Segrave the treasurer, Simon Burle knight, John Waltham clerk, George Fulbryge, Thomas Shardelowe, William Makenade, Thomas Ty. Dated West¬ minster, 9 February 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Bacoun and John de Appelton, 15 July this year. John Da ventre sometime rector of Brom, Walter Barkere vicar of Kymberle, John Cranhous, Edmund Lakenheghe and Richard Nooth to the king, his heirs and assigns. Charter of the manor of Massyng- ham with fairs, markets ‘ wayves ’ and ‘ strayves ’ and all liberties which they have in Massyngham co. Norffolk. Witnesses : John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, Edmund earl of Cantebrigge, Thomas earl of Essex and Bukingham, Richard earl of Arundell, Michael atte Pole the chancellor, Hugh de Segrave the treasurer, John de Monte Acuto steward of the household, Walter Skyrlo, John Bacon clerks, Robert Asshefeld, Thomas Ty,. John Cros. Dated 9 February 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by John Da ventre, 15 July this year. July 20. To William Botreux, Richard Sergeux and William Eyr, appointed Westminster, with other lieges to arrest John Treuarthian the elder, John his son, William Bevyle [and John] Laynerghe,* wherever found within the realm. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Everard of Wiltesir, John Felde, John Wyche, Nicholas Tremayn, John Rosker and John Tregorrek of Cornwall, in favour of the said John Treuarthian, John his son and William, indicted by certain their enemies, as it is shewn the king on their behalf, for aiding and abetting in the manslaughter of Richard Eyr, slain it is said by John Horsyngton and other evildoers who are not yet convicted thereof ; as the king has caused the tenor of that indictment to come before him in chancery, and the said John Treuarthian, John his son and William have petitioned the king for a stay, shewing that they are ready to answer and stand to right before the king or his justices; and in the statute lately published at Westminster it is contained that men so indicted are replevisable, provided they be of good fame, until the principals be convicted ; and the said John Everard and the others have mainperned in chancery body for body and under a pain of 100/. to have the said John Treuarthian, John his son and William before the king or his justices at his command. Et erat patens. July 16. Thomas de Midelton clerk to John de Burton clerk. Recognisance Westminster, for 10 marks, to be levied etc. in Sussex. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that John de Neville of Raby knight, who has taken to wife Elizabeth daughter and heir of William de Latymer knight, and to whom the king lately caused * There is some confusion in the text in regard to the names of the accused. 1 hey are first given as John Treuarthian the elder, John his son, and William Bevyle Laynerghe, but after referred to as the said John Treuarthian, John his son, W illiam and John. Only three however profit by the mainprise. 8 RICHARD II. 561 1384 . Membrane 50 d — cont. livery to be given of lands which Elizabeth who was wife of William c e Latymer the elder at her death held in chief of the heritage of the said Elizabeth wife of John, shall at the day named therein pay to John de Burton collector m chancery of the fee of Robert de Veer earl of Oxford the king’s chamberlain, the fee due of the said lands to tiie said chamberlain to his use. Cancelled on 'payment. July 26. ~ ^ sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by main- Westminster, prise of John Crouche, Thomas Scham, William Londoun and John Appulton of Berfahire, in favour of Ralph atte Purye of Chepyns Iaryngdon at suit of Richard Noreys averring threats. July 1 To Richard Leserope knight, Guy de Brien knight, John de Cobeham Westminster, of Kent, William de Walleworth knight, Master Thomas de Baketon and Master. Thomas Stowe. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect 0f /J°? mi fi 0n ^f Ued 1 t0 the said Richard > Guy, Thomas Stowe and Master John Blaunchard deceased to take cognisance and proceed m an appeal made to the king and council by John Wawe esquire Irom John Harleston pretending to be commissary and representative ot the constable.of England, and from a sentence by him given in a plea which was m the king’s court before the said constable and the marsha against John Wawe, alleged surety and debtor of John Waldeshef for 1,000 motouns du Roi ’ or 2001. for delivery of Thomas Huselle esquire and to quit him out of prison for Charles de Chastelton then the pretended prisoner of John Waldeshef, and in the principal cause, and to hear and determine the same and all things arising thereupon, and in respect of a second commission joining with them t k S r> 1 , d ,- Jo il l l [ Cobeham ]> William and Thomas de Baketon and John Pinlipot knight deceased ; as at suit of John Waldeshef, averring that John Wawe took no heed to prosecute his appeal, but of malice was thereby hindering John Waldeshef from having execution of wm,- s ® ntence > the km g commanded the said John de Cobeham, VV llham, Thomas and Thomas to certify in chancery what diligence either party shewed before them, and which was remiss in liis suit, and by certificate of Thomas and Thomas the king has learned that the said Guy and Thomas Stowe proceeded at the instance of the parties, that they pronounced in favour of the appeal and of their jurisdiction, decreeing that the process should be shown before them ° n r February last, that since that decree John Wawe has taken no heed to shew the same before them or other the commissioners, nor has any in his name, nor given diligence to proceed so far as they know, but that John Waldeshef has shewn all possible diligence, often and instantly requiring them to make an end of the appeal • knd it seems to the king’s court that the appeal was made to defraud John Waldeshef of execution as aforesaid, and not in good faith, and the king reckons it frivolous and abandoned, and has decreed that the cause be sent again to the constable and marshal for final debate. The king has commanded the constable and marshal and their representa¬ tives to do speedy justice to the parties, the appeal and the said com¬ missions notwithstanding. Membrane 49 d. Philip de Mestede knight of Sussex to William Berne (Bernes) William Codeshale burgess of Oxenforde, John Gibbes burgess and Wt. 32813. ch 36 562 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . July 28. Westminster. July 26. Westminster. July 16. Westminster. Membrane 49 d — cont. vintner of Oxenforde, Robert Ivyngho citizen of London, John Norhampton of Oxenforde town clerk, Richard Bailly (Btyly) of Eton co. Berkes, Henry Svmond (Simond) of Appulton (Appelton) co. Berkes, John Peeke of the same and John Andrew clerk of Oxford¬ shire, their heirs and assigns. Confirmation of a charter of his manor of Clawton in Devenesshire with wards, marriages, reliefs, rents and services of freemen and neifs, advowsons, reversions etc., to them made by him under the names of William Berne, William Codeshale, John Gibbes, Robert Ivyngho, John Norhampton, Richard Bailly of Eton, Henry Symond, John Peeke and John Andrewe, and their seisin of the premises in fee simple, and quitclaim with warranty of the same. Dated Tuesday before Trinity 7 Richard II. French. Philip de Mestede knight of Sussex to the same. (Like) con¬ firmation and quitclaim. Dated 12 July 8 Richard II. French. Philip de Mestede knight of Sussex to William Berne etc. (as in the charter recited). Acquittance in full for 80 1. received at London by the hands of Robert Ivyngho for the manor of Clawton. Dated 15 July 8 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters and writing, 16 July. William Berne to William Cocleshale, John Gibbes, Robert Ivyngho, John Norhampton, Richard Baily, Henry Simond, John Peeke and John Andrewe. Quitclaim of the manor of Clawton, whereof he was enfeoffed with them (under the descriptions above mentioned) by Philip de Mestede knight of Sussex, who after made them a con¬ firmation and quitclaim of the same. Dated 15 July 8 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 16 July. William de Kelby parson of Tychewelle to John de Folkyngham clerk. Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Norffolk. John de Brustowe to John Walssh citizen and goldsmith of London. Letter of attorney, appointing him to receive of the farmers, receivers or tenants of the manor of Lachele co. Essex a yearly rent of 6 1. 13s. 4 d. thereof granted to John de Brustowe for life by Edmund de Mortuo Mari late earl of March. Dated London, 30 July 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 30 July. To Richard earl of Arundell, Robert Bealknap and their fellows, justices of oyer and terminer in the rape of Peveneseye co. Sussex and singular the parts of Sussex. Writ of supersedeas, and order to continue the process etc. before them in the state wherein they now are until the octaves of Michaelmas next. By K. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Elyngton, William de Parlyngton, John Tvbbay and William Sybille of Notynghamshire, in favour of John Fisshere of Southwelle the elder at suit of Roger Loft of St. Botolph for trespass. 8 RICHARD II. 563 1384 . Membrane AM. Robert Braybroke bishop of London, Sir Michael de Pool knight, John de Waltham clerk, Sir Thomas de Erpyngham knight, Sir Stephen de Hales knight, Sir William de Wyngefelde knight, William Rikhille, John Cliircheman, John Sturmy, Thomas Weylonde, William Cursoun of Billyngford, John Gurnay, son of Edmund Gurnay, and James de Billyngford of the one part, and Sir Thomas de Morlee marshal of Ireland of the other part. Indenture witnessing the confirmation by the said marshal of a lease made to the said bishop and the others by Richard Rokel parson of Lucham of all his manors of Banham, to wit Marchales, Greyes and a moiety of the manor of Beklialle there, during the lives of Dame Joan who was wife of Sir Thomas de Felton and of Sibyl de Morlee a nun in Berkyngge abbey, with reversion to the said marshal, the same being in the lessees’ possession, and covenant that they shall not be troubled by impeachment for waste. Dated Banham, Friday after the Annunciation 7 Richard II. French. Thomas de Morlee (as above) to Joan who was wife of Thomas de Felton knight, Thomas de Erpyngham knight, William Rikhille, John Chyrcheman and Thomas Weylonde citizens of London. Bond in 2001. payable at London at the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul next. Dated London, 4 April 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing indenture and bond by Thomas de Morlee, 24 June this year. Memorandum that these acknowledgments were taken by the chancellor. Joan who was wife of Thomas de Felton knight to Stephen de Hales, William de Wyngfelde knights, Richard Rokelle clerk, William Curszoun of Billyngforde and John de Foxlee of Norwich, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all her manors in Banham, namely Marchalles, Greyes and a moiety of the manor of Bekhalle. Witnesses : John de Clifton, Robert de Mortuomari, Robert de Morle knights, Thomas Gardener, Robert Tholy. Dated Banham, Saturday after St. Peter’s Chains 7 Richard II. Joan who was wife of Sir Thomas de Felton knight to Walter Fideon chaplain. Letter of attorney, appointing him to give Stephen de Hales etc. (as in the last) seisin of all her manors in Banham (as above). Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charter and writing at the priory of Holy Trinity London, 21 July this year before William prior thereof, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem wliich is on the chancery file for this year. Richard Rokel parson of Lucham to Robert Braybrooke bishop of London, Sir Michael de Pool, John (de) Waltham clerk, Sir Thomas de Erpyngham knight, Sir Stephen de Hales knight, Sir William de Wyngefelde knight, William Rikhille, John Chircheman, John Sturmy, Thomas Weylonde, William Cursoun of Belyngforde, John Gurnay son of Edmund Gurnay and James de Belyngforde. Charter indented during the lives of Joan who was wife of Sir Thomas de Felton and of Sibyl de Morlee a nun in Berkyngge abbey of all his manors in Banham, to wit Mareschalles, Greyes and a moiety of the manor of Bekhalle, 564 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384. Membrane 48 d — cont. which he had jointly with the said Sir Stephen, William de Wyngefelde and William Cursoun and with John Foxle of Norwicz by gift of the said Joan, and whereof they have made a release to him, with remainder after the death of Dame Joan and Dame Sibyl to Sir Thomas de Morle marshal of Ireland, his heirs and assigns. Witnesses : Sir Thomas Morewes, Sir Thomas Geneye, Sir Robert Mortimer knights, Thomas Gardenoir, Robert Tholy. Dated Banham, Thursday after the Annunciation 7 Richard II. French. Richard Rokel parson of Lucham to Walter Fidyoun of Wylby chaplain. Letter of attorney, appointing him to give Robert Braybroke bishop etc., Michael atte Pool etc. (as in the last) seisin of his manors of Banham. Dated (as the last). Memorandum of acknowledgment at the priory of Holy Trinity London on 21 July this year before William prior thereof, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year. Joan who was wife of Sir Thomas de Felton, Thomas Erpyngham knight, William Rykhille, John Chercleman (sic) (Chircheman) and Thomas Weylonde citizens of London of the one part and Thomas de Morlee marshal of Ireland of the other part. Indenture of defeasance of a bond of the said marshal in 200Z. payable at the feast of St. Peter and St. Paul next, upon condition that Robert Braybrooke bishop of London, Sir Michael Poole knight, John Waltham clerk, Sir Thomas de Erpyngham, Sir Stephen de Hales, Sir William de Wyngefelde knights, \\ illiam Rikille, John Chircheman, John Sturmy, Thomas Weylonde, William Cursoun of Belyngforde, John Gurnay son of Edmund Gurnay and James de Belyngforde the feoffees, and the tenants having an estate therein, shall during the lives of the said Joan and of Dame Sibyl de Morlee a nun in Berkyngge abbey her daughter, and until Michaelmas after the death of the survivor, con¬ tinue in peaceable possession of the manors of Banham, to wit Mareschales, Greyes and a moiety of the manor of Bekhalle, 'without disturbance of the marshal, his heirs etc. Dated London, 4 April 7 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by Thomas de Morlee in chancerv at Westminster, 24 June this year. Memorandum that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor. Memorandum of acknowiedgment by the said Joan, Thomas Erpyngham, William Rykhille, John Chircheman and Thomas Weylonde at the monastery of St. Clare London 11 July this year before William Cursoun of Billyngforde, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year. Membrane Aid. June 24. John Knvghton to John Elyngeham. Recognisance for 500 marks, Westminster, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in Norhamptonshire. Cancelled on payment. June 22. To the sheriff of Middlesex. Order, by mainprise of Thomas Westminster. Hosiere of Suthwerke, John Geman of London, Thomas Yeuaton and Peter Notvngham of Middlesex to set free John ‘ the parisshe- prest of Hampstede,’ imprisoned at suit of Walter Wodewarde for 8 RICHARD II. 565 1384 . June 29. Westminster. July 5. Westminster. July 14. Westminster. July 15. Westminster. Membrane kid — cont. rape and abduction of Maud his wife at Hampstede, his goods and chattels. Edmund Brudenell and Thomas de Wodesdoun to Janies de Billyngforde clerk. Recognisance for 56s. 8 d., to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire. Nicholas Brackele of Swaveseye to Robert de Muskham parson of Overe. Recognisance for 20Z., to be levied etc. in Cambridgeshire. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said Nicholas pay a moiety of that sum on the day named. Cancelled on payment. Thomas Wake of Wynterbournestoke knight to Robert bishop of London, Nicholas Bonham and John de Chitterne clerk, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Wynterbourne¬ stoke co. Wiltesir, the lands of the said Thomas in Babeton and Fissherton, and the manor of Thorphalle by Louthe in Lyndeseye co. Lincoln, with all rents, services and reversions therein to him belonging. Witnesses : John lord Lovel, Thomas de Hungerford, Philip Fitz Waryn knights, Nicholas Beynton, William Sturmy. Dated Wynterbourne, 1 July 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 5 July. Nicholas Hotot, son and heir of Nicholas Hotot citizen and wool- monger of London of the one part, and Thomas Alleye citizen and woolmonger of London and Elizabeth his wife of the other part. Indenture witnessing a gift to the said Thomas and Elizabeth and to the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas, for greater security of a charter of feoffment, dated 1 May 7 Richard II, by the said Nicholas made of all his lands etc. in the parish of St. Dunstan by the Tower of London to them and the heirs and assigns of the said Thomas, of a yearly rent of 81. to be taken of the lands of the said Nicholas in the town of Braughynge and hamlets of Gatesbury and Bordesdene co. Hertford, with condition that the same shall be levied if any of the heirs of the grantor’s body shall by judgment in any court recover the premises in the parish of St. Dunstan or parcel thereof against the grantees or other tenants of the same, with power to distrain for the said rent and arrears thereof ; and by payment of 20«. the said Nicholas has put them in seisin of that rent, which shall remain in suspense so long as no such recovery shall be made. Dated Braughynge, 3 May 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Nicholas, 12 July this year. John de Grymesby knight to John de Ravenser clerk of the hanaper of chancery. Recognisance for 10 marks, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire. Cancelled on payment. William de Upton to Ralph de Pynyngton. Recognisance for 605., to be levied etc. in the comity of Suthampton. 566 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Membrane 47 d — cont. Florimund lord of Lesparre to John Shakyl. Receipt and acquit¬ tance for 20,000 francs which the king granted to the said Florimund to be taken of the said John, sending also letters patent to the said John with orders to pay the same. Dated Westminster, 1 March 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 20 July this year. July 27. Edmund Brudenell to Robert Leukenore. Recognisance for 100?., Westminster, to be levied etc. in Bukinghamshire. Defeasance thereof, upon condition that the said Edmund abide the award of Thomas Sakevylle knight and Thomas Louches in regard to all actions, plaints and demands concerning the manor of Wode- mondesle, and every other quarrel and debate between the parties, and if the said umpires may not agree, he shall abide the award of Robert Tresilian knight, the said manor and all fruits and profits thereof remaining at the disposal of the umpires during the arbitration. July 27. Robert Leukenore to Edmund Brudenell. Recognisance for 100?., Westminster, to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire. Defeasance thereof, upon {like) condition. July 12. To the sheriff of Middlesex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise Westminster, of John Tonyngton, Robert Langlee ‘ liostiller,’ Walter Sampson and Thomas Bakere of Middlesex, in favour of John Leget of Hese at suit of John Bygonet and Emma his wife, executrix of Roger Leget, for render of 100 marks. Membrane 46c?. July 23. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by main- Westminster. prise of William Sauston of London ‘ brouderer,’ John Carleton of London ‘ tailour,’ John Hocton of London ‘ tailour,’ John Kent of London ‘ tailour,’ Martin Roderythe of London ‘ taillour ’ and John Lane of London ‘ taillour,’ in favour of Jevan ap Reys Goch, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to depart to foreign parts in order to prosecute many things to the prejudice of the king and many of his people. July 15. To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of Master Westminster. John Derlyngton clerk, William Malbys clerk and John Marchal of Norffolk, in favour of John Thornham clerk ; and order to set him free, if taken. July 23. To the same. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William de Westminster. Monte Acuto earl of Salisbury, William Shyrewode and John Ecchefen of London, in favour of Walter Eymere of Ireland clerk, upon a like information. July 16. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. William Hamenasshe and William Burton of Salop, John Farnhales of Staffordshire and Andrew Tettesworth of Middlesex, in favour of Roger Godyere, William Webbe and Richard Waryn of Appilton at suit of William Somerford parson of Appilton for trespass. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of Roger Godyere at suit of John Baily for trespass. 8 RICHARD II. 567 1384. July 20. Westminster. July 12. Westminster. July 16. Westminster. July 26. Westminster. July 19. Westminster. July 20. Westminster. July 21. Westminster. July 26. Westminster. June 22. Westminster. Membrane 46(Z— cont. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas ,. by mainprise of John Bygenet of London, John Godefreye of Wiltesir, Thomas Clerk of London and John Wynchecombe of Middlesex, in favour of William Sandford at suit of Katherine Besils for trespass. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas , by mainprise of Thomas Lachesford of Oxfordshire, Roger Grote of Bukinghamshire, Richard Pygot of Norhamptonshire and John Drake of Norffolk, in favour of John Lynford at suit of Geoffrey Snypston for trespass. To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Bartholomew Brayn, John Touke, Walter Eston and William Heselyngfelde, in favour of Thomas Chapelayn the younger, Nicholas Cosford, John Loudoun ‘ baker,’ John Middellane, Walter Bisshop ‘ toukere,’ Simon Blowe chaplain, Walter Ryngwode of New Sarum, William Beneyt, John Horman, Richard Millewarde, Thomas West, John Rous the younger, Richard Wodecoke, Adam Michel, Robert Tanner of Borbache and John Okeborne at suit of Roger Holme clerk for trespass. To the sheriff of Lincoln. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Mery ‘ taillour,’ John Shelton ‘ glover,’ John Semere £ sadeler ’ and Adam Pollard ‘glover’ of Middlesex, in favour of John de Harewode ‘ cordewaner ’ and Maud his wife at suit of Thomas Horncastre citizen of London for debt. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Godegrace, Thomas Chese, William Graudoun and John Weston of Middlesex, in favour of Walter Carpenter of West Wygenholt and Robert atte Sole at suit of John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre for trespass. To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by main* prise of Hugh Faryngdoun of Essex, Thomas Teynton of Bukingham- shire, John Lilleston of Middlesex and William Bole of Yorkshire, in favour of John Bygenet and William Fot at suit of Stephen del Falle for trespass. To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Clerk and John Leg’ of London, John Doke and John Thresshere of Essex, in favour of Agnes Bokeler, John Bokeler, William Bokeler and John Godesoun of Westhamme co. Essex at suit of Richard Saxy of Westhamme for trespass. To the sheriff of Berkshire. Whit of supersedeas, by mainprise of John Canoun of London ‘ goldsmytli,’ William Lullok of Beikshiie, John Wilteshire of Wiltesir and Thomas Haunay of London, in favour of William Sandforde at suit of Katherine Besils averring threats. Membrane 45 d. Roger de Lye vicar of Wenloke to James de Billyngforde. Recog¬ nisance for 10Z., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Salop. -to Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the said Koger pay 100s. at the day named. 568 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . July 8. Westminster. July 7. Westminster. July 8. Westminster. Membrane 4 5d — cont. Memorandum of a mainprise under a pain of 200 1. made in chancery 23 [ *] this year by Hugh Fastolf of London, John Farewelle, Reynold Aleyn and John Wynslowe of London for Edmund Fraunceys of London, that he shall do or procure no hurt or harm to Thomas Chardesley notary. Isabel daughter and heir of Walter de Huntyngfelde of Kent to Thomas Brokhulle, Nicholas Potyn and Sir John Dautre rector of Eynesford, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all her father’s lands in the parishes of Thraleygh and Stallesfelde co. Kent. Dated Thursday the eve of Midsummer 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 June. Thomas Bryghtyheue of Bradewelle in Lothynglonde, son and heir of Robert Bryghtyheue and Katherine his wife daughter of Hugh de Bernham and Isabel his wife, to Joan sometime wife of John de Heyles- doun late citizen of London, Alice and Margaret daughters of the said John, and the heirs and assigns of the said daughters. Quit¬ claim of the manor and advowson of Heylesdoun, and of all other lands etc. in Heylesdoun, Norwich, Heigham, Catton, Horsham St. Faith and Heryngby in Fleg’, as in lands etc. wards, marriages, rents, services etc. Witnesses : William de Worstede, Nicholas de Blakeney, Thomas Spynk, Clement Hereward, Thomas Gerard. Dated Norwich, Monday after Midsummer at the beginning of 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 27 June. Roger de Wolferston to Sir John Bacoun of Brome clerk and to his heirs. Quitclaim of the manor and advowson of Thrandeston, and of lands, rents and services in Thrandeston, Yakesle, Melles, Brome and Langeton by him acquired jointly with others of Edmund de Paston and others. Witnesses : Sir William de Wyngefelde, Sir William de Burgate knights, John de Mendham, Thomas Herfrey, William Solyard, John Payn. Dated London, 6 July at the beginning of 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 7 July. John Kent citizen and butcher of London to Hugh de Gaudeby clerk. Recognisance for 40 marks, to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels in the city of London. Alexander Tresour and Thomas Palmer of Stanes to William Brenchesle, Thomas Charleton and Geoffrey Martyn clerk of the crown. Recognisance for 200 1., to be levied etc. in Middlesex. John Dod of Stanes to the said William, Thomas Charleton and Geoffrey. Recognisance for 100Z., to be levied etc. in Middlesex. Memorandum of defeasance of the two foregoing recognisances, upon condition of the good and peaceable behaviour of the said Alexander, Thomas Palmer and John towards the said Geoffrey, that they shall make or procure no threats or assault upon him, his ministers, servants, friends and well wishers, doing or procuring him no hurt or wrong in his property and possession, nor aught to delay his right. * The month omitted 8 RICHARD II. 569 1384 . Membrane 45d — cont. July 20, To Robert de Tresulian and his fellows, justices of assize in Somerset. Westminster. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next in regard to taking an inquisition in a plea pending between the king "and Walter Broun and Margaret his wife and Maud who was wife of Simon Basset knight concerning lands in Wynfrith, Saltforde, Bakwille, Aj^ssheton, Roggel, Barwe, Dondray, Haselle, Lutelton and Baudyngton, that with counsel of his justices the king may consider his defence, although by writ of nisi pnus the king previously commanded inquisition to be made on the feast of St. James next whether the said Simon demised the premises to John Basset his son, father of the said Margaret, at will and not for life, as the said Maud has alleged, by which demise the said Margaret, being daughter and heir of John and cousin and heir of the said Simon, is entitled to inherit the same, as William de Horneby suing for the king has. alleged ; as the king is informed that if the inquisition were so speedily taken he might incur prejudice by subornation of the other party and in divers other ways. Aug. 6. To the warden of the Flete prison, and to his representative. Order Westminster, by mainprise of John Kentebury, John de Weston, John Bersford, William Hulle, William Grendon of Westminster, Thomas Sudcote and John Usburne of London, to set free William Hugyn mayor of Corfe there imprisoned ; as they have mainperned in chancery to have him before the king and council in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next, and from da}'- to day until delivered from the court by advice of the council. By K. and C. Sept. 12. To William de Burgh, whom by writ of nisi prius the king com- Westminster. manded to cause an inquisition to be taken in a plea pending between William Southam, suing for the king and himself, and Master Richard Tysho, John Otewy and William Wirsop clerks defendants, for that the said Richard sued in the court of Rome for breach of doors, gates and glass windows, the cognisance whereof belonged to the king and crown, and the said John and William Wirsop were his proctors, attorneys, executors, notaries and maintainers in the suit. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of Michaelmas, that with advice of the justices the king may deliberate further touching the matter ; as the cause was long debated in the council whether the cognisance pertains to the ecclesiastical court or to the crown. Sept. 20. To the sheriff of Bedford. Writ of supersedeas , by mainprise of Westminster. John Coulynge of Aruyngton co. Cantebrigge, Robert Clopton of London ‘ tymbermonger,’ Edward Porter of London ‘ taillour,’ William Darie of London ‘ bocher ’ and William Bergeveny of London ‘ carpenter,’ in favour of Robert Cooke of Esthatele, John Manwode, Thomas Roger of Arthyngton, John Coo of Arthyngton and Simon atte Lane at suit of William Croyser knight against them and others for trespass. Membrane 44 d. July 24. To the sheriff of York. Order to cause a regard of the forest of Westminster. Galtres to be made according to the capitula following, so that the same be made before the quinzaine of Michaelmas next. Capitula. Like writ to the said sheriff under date of 3 November, enclosing capitula as above, to make a regard of the forest of Pikerynglyth before Midsummer. 570 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384. Membrane 44 d — cont. Aug. 9. To Thomas Murreux constable of the Tower of London, and to his Westminster, lieutenant. Order by mainprise of Thomas Beauchamp of Bedford¬ shire, knight, Thomas Hore of the county of Suthampton, Philip Derneford of London ‘ vynter,’ Roger Dammory of Devon, John Chilly of London ‘ irmongere,’ William Cosyn of London, Richard Cornwaille of London ‘ taillour,’ Ralph Cornwaille of London £ taillour ’ and Richard Kerneur of Cornwall to set free Thomas Lavrake, Richard Folyot, William Langeman and Geoffrey Cooke of Plymmuth, there imprisoned at the king’s command ; as the said knight and the others have main periled body for body and under a pain of 1001 to have them before the king and council in chancery in the quinzaine of Michaelmas next, and day by day until delivered from the court by licence of the council. Memorandum that on 3 September this year Walter Leycestre and Thomas Credy serjeants at arms, Philip Derneford and Richard Kerner, appearing before the council in the Star Chamber, mainperned likewise to have Thomas Lavrake and the others before the king and council in chancery in the quinzaine of Easter next; wherefore that day was given them to answer etc. Aug. 20. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by Reading. mainprise of Matthew Angleseye, Martin Roderhithe, Walter Sandemersshe of London and Robert Sherloke of Cranley co. Surrey to set free Jevan ap Res Gough if taken ; as upon information that Griffin ap Dekwaret, scheming of malice to disturb the king touching the patronage of a mediety of Landynan church in the diocese of Bangor, which patronage is annexed to the principality of Wales now in the king’s hand, and Master William Loryng clerk touching his possession of the same, has averred to the court of Rome that the said mediety is at the provision of the pope, which it is not nor might be, and has procured himself a provision thereto, by colour whereof in contempt of the king, contrary to the provision and ordinance in such case published, he has 'procured the deposition of the said William, his own admission and induction, and many other things to the prejudice of the crown and the said William’s hurt, the king lately ordered the sheriffs to arrest the said Griffin and the said Jevan, David ap Jevan ap Oweyn, Tidderun ap Jevan ap Oweyn and Meredith Vachon his maintainers, counsellors and abettors, so as to have them before the justices at Westminster in the octaves of Michaelmas. Aug. 23. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. Andrew de Tettesworth, John de Warrewyke, Gilbert Castre and Richard Cordewaner of Middlesex, in favour of Robert Geselynge of Wellyngburgh at suit of the king and William Wolriche of Wellyng- burgh for leaving the said William’s service before the term agreed ; and order to set the defendant free, if taken. Membrane 43 d . July 15. To Thomas de Staunton escheator in Notynghamshire and John Westminster. Samon mayor of Notyngham, appointed to make inquisition by men of that county what lands therein Thomas de Normanton le piere at his death held in chief in demesne and in service, how and by what service, upon information that he held divers lands which ought to pertain to the king as an escheat for that he died without issue. 8 RICHARD II. 571 1384 . Membrane — cont. Writ of supersedeas omnino ; as the king is informed that the said mayor obtained that commission of malice, to bar Cicely who was wife of Ralph Torkard, tenant of the said lands, of her right. It is the king’s will that the escheator and others shall execute another commission which the king has given them. July 10. To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas omnino in favour of Worth manor. John de Halsham, put in exigents in Yorkshire to be outlawed for that being indicted he came not before Roger de Fulthorp, Robert Roos of Ingmanthorp, Edmund del Clay and John Kirkeby justices, of whom the said Roger should be one, appointed by the king to make inquisition by true men of Yorkshire what evildoers etc. at Semere ravished and abducted Philippa wife of Ralph de Percy knight, his goods and chattels. By letter of the signet. To the sheriff of York. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of Michaelmas next in favour of John Halsham, put in exigents by process before Roger de Fulthorp and his fellows justices appointed to hear and determine an alleged trespass against Ralph de Percy knight committed at Semere by the said John and others ; as it is the king’s will that the parties come before him for the sake of agreement. By the same letter. July 15. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by Westminster, mainprise of Peter Stenby ‘ skynner,’ Thomas Rose ‘ skynner,’ John Trap’ ‘ skynner ’ and John Wendore ‘ skynner,’ all of London, in favour of John Wysebecche, Walter Caddeworth, Adam Whappelode, Henry Stan by and William Pestelle at suit of John Fauconere of London averring threats ; and order to revoke the execution, if made, of the king’s writ ordering that they be committed to Neugate gaol in default of finding mainpernors. Memorandum of a mainprise body for body and under a pain of 2,000Z. made in chancery 13 August 8 Richard ll by Geoffrey Manfelde, John Chilly, Philip Derneforde of London, Roger Damory of Devon and Richard Carneur of Cornwall for John Sampson of Plymmouth, to have him before the king and council in the quinzaine of Michaelmas and thenceforward day by day. Aug. 4. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, and order by Westminster, mainprise of William de Souleby and Thomas de Thornburgh of Westmorland, Thomas Polvertoft of Algerkirk and William Jonesson of Lincolnshire to set free John de Welby ‘ carter ’ if taken at suit of Henry Lymbote for debt. To the same. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of John Welby of Fossedyke ‘ carter ’ at suit of William Tynmewe for an account. To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of John de Welby of Fossedyke ‘ carter ’ at suit of Richard Fennewyk of Lincolnshire for debt. To the sheriff of Middlesex. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, in favour of John de Welby ‘ carter ’ at suit of Richard Fendyke of Hylyngton for debt. 572 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Aug. 30. Westminster. Aug. 22. Westminster. Aug. 10. Westminster. Sept. 3. Westminster. Sept. 4. Westminster. Aug. 17. Reading. Aug. 24. London. Membrane 43 d — cont. To the sheriff of Notyngham. Order by mainprise of Richard de Grene of Derbyshire knight to set free Richard de Stathum, imprisoned in Notyngham prison at suit of Sampson de Strellay knight averring threats against himself, his men and servants. To the sheriff of Bukingham. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Thomas Chalers ‘ goldsmyth,’ Henry Cheksond ‘ goldsmyth,’ John Herman ‘ fourbour ’ and Stephen Baynour ‘ fourbour,’ all of London, in favour of John Parker of Childrenlangele the younger at suit of John Barbour of Colbroke for debt. To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas, and order by main¬ prise of William Bernevylle, Robert Kentbury, John Terlynge and Thomas Aston of Middlesex to set free William Shakewey and Thomas Narehok late servant of Thomas Champe of Derteford if taken at suit of the king and Thomas Champe for contempt and trespass. To the sheriff of Gloucester. Writ of supersedeas in favour of the prior of the hospital of St. Bartholomew Gloucester, Robert Muketon one of the brethren and Thomas Grene the younger, and order to set them free, if taken, upon their finding security to come before the king on a set day to answer for certain contempts, certifying such security at the said day. To the sheriffs of London. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Henry Fitz John ‘ wolmongere,’ John Michel ‘ mercer,’ Richard Grenoke £ mercer ’ and William Brenge ‘ bruere ’ of the city of London, in favour of Thomas Scot citizen and mercer of London, whom the king ordered the sheriffs to take, so as to have his body before the barons of the exchequer at Westminster on the morrow of Michaelmas next to account and content the king of money due for the petty custom and the subsidy of 6 d. in the pound upon divers merchandise by him brought within the port of London. Membrane 42 d. To the sheriff of Devon. Writ of supersedeas, and order by main prise of William Venour of London ‘ grosser ’ and William Malton of London ‘ grosser ’ to set free Roger Hore, if taken at suit of Ralph Deghiere against him and John Bole for render of 20/. and 10 marks respectively. Thomas de Holand earl of Kent, John Lovell, Thomas Brewes, Nicholas Sarnesfeld, Thomas Godelak, Nicholas Dabrichecourt knights and Robert Dynele esquire to the king. Recognisance for 10,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire, Wiltesir, Kent, the county of Suthampton, Surrey and Sussex. Memorandum of defeasance, upon condition that the earl pay 6,000 marks during the next six years, namely 1,000 marks a year, the first term of payment being at Easter next, for the marriage of Roger son and heir of Edmund de Mortuo Mari earl of March which the king has granted him, finding the heir maintenance according to his estate until his lawful age, and demanding or taking nought of the king for the same. 8 RICHARD II. 573 1384 . Membrane 42 d — cont. Aug. 5. To the sheriff of Northumberland. Writ of supersedeas omnino \\ estminster. in respect of the execution of the king’s writ ordering the sheriff to give John bishop of Durham notice to be in chancery one month after Michaelmas next in order to shew cause wherefore the king’s charter to him ought not to be revoked, and wherefore the mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of Newcastle upon Tyne ought not to have and hold the whole river Tyne from the sea to a place called ‘ Hidewyne- stremes ’ as of the port of Newcastle and parcel of their farm ; and order to tell the said mayor, bailiffs and commonalty to sue another writ against the bishop returnable at the quinzaine of Easter or a later day, if they shall think fit ; as by that charter the king granted to the bishop and his successors, for the peace of the church and the bishopric, that merchants and others who would, being friends of England, might bring their ships and vessels to land in whatsoever place and water of Tyne they pleased on the side of the country called the bishopric and royal liberty of Durham, lade or unlade coal, mer¬ chandise etc. whatsoever on that side and take those so laded whither they pleased without let of the men of Newcastle or others whatso¬ ever, that the bishop and his successors might have their own vessels in all the river on whichever side they pleased, to serve them for delivery of their coal and for causing it to be carried and sent whither they pleased, or for selling it to merchants or other buyers, and that such buyers might ship coal and take it whither they w r ould without let or levy of any impost or charge upon such coal etc. by the mayor and bailiffs and the commonalty of Newcastle or others on either side of the river, any charter, liberty, use, custom or other cause which might be alleged to the contrary notwithstanding ; and upon petition of the mayor and bailiffs and the said commonalty, shewing that they held [the town] at fee farm ?.s well time out of mind as by charters of former kings, confirmed by the king, and th t they and their ancestors, being burgesses, have held the whole river Tyne from the sea to ‘ Hydewynestremes ’ as the port of the town and parcel of their farm, until by colour of the said charter they were hindered from making their profit thereof, as they ought, delaying payment of their farm, the king gave command to the sheriff as aforesaid ; but the bishop is appointed one of the guardians of the truce with the king’s adversary of Scotland and one of the w r ardens of the marches towards Scotland and in the king’s lordship of Scotland, wherefore it is ex¬ pedient for the defence and safe ruling thereof that he be continually present with his household near the marches, and the king is aware that in his absence the plea for saving the king's right in regard to the said charter may not be sufficiently defended. By C. Aug. 13. To the sheriffs of London. Order by mainprise of John Wilcok Westminster. ‘ vynter,’ John Goumey, John Martham and Thomas Salle of London to set free Richard Greneoke, imprisoned in Newegate prison at suit of the king and Robert de Hereford knight for leaving the said Robert’s service at London before the term agreed. Aug. 8. To the sheriff of Oxford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. John Clerk ‘ coteler,’ Richard Romneye ‘ haberdassher,’ Henry Bateman ‘ draper ’ and John Wansy ‘ girdeler ’ of the city of London, in favour of Richard Spenser and Hugh Cheyner, both of London, 574 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Membrane 42 d — cont. at suit of the king for their ransom for a trespass against Robert Fothot whereof they are convicted it is said. July 27. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer of Ireland for Windsor, the time being. Writ of supersedeas until the quinzaine of St. Hilary next, upon the petition of Robert de Hereford, otherwise called Robert Louekyn knight, and at the instance of John de Holand the king’s brother, in respect of a distress by them made for his account for the time when he was the king’s steward in the county of Typerare, and order meantime to acquit him and his tenants ; as he is in the said John’s service. By letter of the signet. Sept. 10. To the sheriff of Suffolk. Writ of supersedeas, and order by main- Westminster. prise of Adam Clement and Walter Gilot, both of London, to set free William Gent, if taken at suit of the king and Thomas Jade for leaving the service of the said Thomas at Eyston before the term agreed. Aug. 8. Peter Gyles is sent to the abbot and convent of St. Mary York, Henley manor, to take of that house such maintenance as Ralph Wayte deceased had. By letter of the signet. Sept. 16. To the sheriff of Roteland. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Westminster. John Retford of Notynghamshire and Ralph Stafford of Lincolnshire, in favour of William Doweson and John Smyth at suit of Richard de Assheby for trespass. Sept. 15. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by Westminster, mainprise of Richard Symond, William Odam and John Pakeman of Leycestershire and James de Billyngford of Norffolk, in favour of Roger Coo of Hareborwe at suit of Robert Robardes and Margery his wife, administratrix of William Geffrey ‘ glovere ’ of Toucestre deceased intestate, for debt. Membrane 41 d. Aug. 10. To the sheriff of Salop. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Westminster. Bedelle of London ‘ brewere,’ John Sulgrave of London ‘ taillour,’ Henry Taillour of London and Richard Hichecoke of Salop in favour of John Hichecoke vicar of Welyngton at suit of John Wodehous prebendary of Welyngton in the cathedral church of Lichefelde for debt. The king to William Hunston of Notyngham. Lease for seven years from Easter last of the subsidy upon cloths for sale in Notyng¬ hamshire and Derbyshire, rendering 30s. a year and taking a moiety of cloths forfeited for lack of sealing and a moiety of forfeitures under the statute of Westminster made in 47 Edward III. Covenants (as above, pp. 93, 225). Dated Westminster, 11 September 8 Richard II. French. By bill of the treasurer, and by mainprise of John de Notyngham clerk and John Eliot. Like lease to John Ray of Coventre, by mainprise of Nicholas War- rewyk and Thomas Bray of Warwickshire, of the subsidy in Warwick¬ shire, Leycestershire, Salop and Staffordshire for three years from Michaelmas last, rendering 40 1. a year, and taking a third part of the 8 RICHARD II. 575 1384 . 1385 . 1384 . Oct. 6. Westminster. Oct. 8. Westminster. Oct. 8. Westminster. Membrane 41 d — cont. forfeitures of cloths not sealed. Dated Westminster, 3 October. French. By bill of the treasurer. Like lease, by mainprise of Simon de Quixlay, John de Howeden, Robert Rixton of Yorkshire and William Swleby of Westmorland, to John de Qwixlay of the subsidy in Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cumberland and Westmorland for six years from Michaelmas last, rendering 401 a year, saving to the king a third part of the said forfeitures, and all forfeitures under the statute ( above mentioned). Dated Westminster, 15 November. French. By bill of the treasurer. Like lease, by mainprise of Henry de Thorp serjeant of arms and Richard Drax of Yorkshire, to John Orwelle serjeant of arms of the subsidy in Yorkshire etc. (as the last), rendering 60 marks a year. Dated Westminster, 10 November. French. By p.s. [3449.*] Like lease, by mainprise of Robert Kentbery of Middlesex, William Bamburgh of Yorkshire and Robert Bekerton serjeant of arms of London, to John Orwelle serjeant of arms and Thomas Forster of Dribeke for seven years from Michaelmas last, rendering 60 marks. Dated Westminster, 27 February. French. By bill of the treasurer. Like lease, mutatis mutandis, by mainprise of John Sleghe of the county of Suthampton and William de Brantyngham of Norhampton- shire, to Thomas de Brounflet clerk of the subsidy in Yorkshire etc. (as before) for life, rendering 60 marks a year, and saving to the king a moiety of the forfeitures of cloths not sealed and all forfeitures under the said statute made at Westminster on the morrow of St. Edmund. Dated Eltham, 15 February. French. By letter of the signet. Like lease, by mainprise of Thomas Percy knight of Yorkshire and John Chircheman citizen of London, to John Deyncourt esquire of the subsidy in Warwickshire, Leycestershire, Salop and Staffordshire, for one year from Easter last, rendering 42£. a year and taking a third part of the forfeitures, saving to the king two thirds of the forfeituies, and all forfeitures under the said statute. Dated Westminster, 10 April. French. By bill of the treasurer. To the collectors in Bukinghamshire of the moiety of a tenth and fifteenth last granted to the king. Writ of supersedeas omnino in respect of their demand upon the men of Eton for the said moiety upon the lands etc. in Eton which were of Oliver de Burdeux, now in the king’s hand. To the treasurer * and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas, and order to discharge the men of Eton and the collectors of the subsidy ( aforesaid ). To the bailiffs of Canterbury. Writ of supersedeas omnino, and order by mainprise of Thomas Garwenton of Kent, John Gosselyn of Bourne co. Sussex and Robert Thorleye of Notynghamshire to set free John Esshindene and John Taunton, if imprisoned at suit of William Bregge averring threats. * This warrant is for a grant to the serjeant of the office of alnager in the oounties mentioned. 576 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Sept. 12. Westminster. Sept. 14. Westminster. Aug. 24. Westminster. Sept. 2. Westminster. Sept. 28. Sheen. Sept. 25. Wallingford castle. Membrane 40 d. Robert Wykforde archbishop of Dublin in Ireland to Thomas Whyte and Henry Cokham clerks, their heirs and assigns. Quit¬ claim with warranty of the manor of Wykfordhalle co. Essex. Dated London, 6 August 8 Richard II. Robert Wykforde (as above) to ( the same). (Like) quitclaim. Dated London, 10 August 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 26 September. Thomas White and Henry Cokham clerks to Nicholas Exton and Richard his brother, their heirs and assigns. Gift of a yearly rent of 10 marks to be taken of the manor of Wykfordelialle co. Essex. Dated 6 September 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 September. Memorandum that the foregoing acknowledgments were taken by the chancellor. To the sheriff of Suthampton. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Coupere, Thomas Hobeleye, Alan Tylere and John Hampton of Surrey, in favour of Henry Whysshe, executor of Thomas More, at suit of William Rynggeburne for debt. To the sheriff of Essex. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of Robert del Heye of London, Thomas Pye of London, John Osbarne of Middlesex and John Godefray of Wiltesir in favour of Adam Webbe of Saltcotevyrly at suit of Walter atte Lee for trespass. To the sheriff of Norhampton. Writ of supersedeas, and order by mainprise of Andrew de Tettesworth, John de Warrewyk, Gilbert Castre and Richard Cordewaner of Middlesex to set free Robert Geselynge of Wellyngburue, if taken at suit of the king and William Worliche of Wellyngburue for leaving the said William’s service before the term agreed. To the sheriff of Wiltesir. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of John de Grantham of Huntingdonshire, John Godfray and John Wilteshire of Wiltesir and John Wynchecombe of Essex, in favour of Thomas Syward at suit of the king for divers trespasses. John Leukenore is sent to the abbot and convent of Mochelney co. Somerset, to take such maintenance in the abbey as Nicholas Hilfey deceased had. By letter of the signet. To R. archbishop of Dublin. Nomination of James de Billyngford one of the clerks of chancery to receive the pension wherein by reason of his new creation the archbishop is bound to one of the king’s clerks until by him provided with a benefice. By letter of the signet. John de Luton citizen and ‘goldsmyth ’ of London to Master Walter Skirlawe keeper of the privy seal, Peter de la Hay, Thomas Skelton, William Gascoyne and Thomas de Fisshburne. Release of all personal actions. Dated 28 June 8 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 12 October. 8 RICHARD II 577 1384 . Membrane 40 d — cont. Sept. 10. To the sheriff of Norffolk. Writ of supersedeas , by mainprise of Westminster. Roger Pogge, Robert Pyg, John Hervy the elder and Nicholas atte Welle of Norffolk, in favour of Walter Foulere of Wymondham, Nicholas Lombe and Simon Bon of Wymondham at suit of John Seynesbury for trespass. Oct. 11. Westminster. Membrane 39 d. John Michel citizen and vintner of London to William de Lynton. Recognisance for 108 marks, to be levied etc. in the city of London. Oct. 14. John Wyncelowe citizen and Westminster. Humbreston parson of Herlowe. etc. in the city of London. pepperer of London to William de Recognisance for 100/., to be levied Oct. 13. To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of \\ estminster. supersedeas until the quinzaine of Easter next in respect of their demand upon Richard parson of Brysford to answer for the issues and profits of one carucate of land called Nuttesforde within the manor of Dulverton, taken into the king’s hand by William Stile late escheator in Somerset, the keeping whereof the king committed by a mainprise to the said parson, to answer at the exchequer for the issues and profits in case the same should be adjudged to the king; as a plea thereupon is yet pending before the king, as appears by certificate of Robert Tresilian the chief justice. John Fouchier the younger, brother to Roger Fouchier of Kirkeby upon Wrethek, to Sir Robert de Swyllyngton, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, rents and services in Kirkeby aforesaid formerly of the said Roger. Dated Kirkeby aforesaid. 4 July 8 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment at Kirkeby on Wednesday the feast of St. Matthew before William de Burgh knight, by virtue of a dedimus potestatem which is on the chancery file for this year. John Gobyoun of Bergholte to Richard Muryelle. General release of all actions real and personal. Dated 18 October 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster. 18 October. Robert Hethe to Sir John de Cobham knight lord of Cobham and Robert de Swyllyngton knight, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the manor of Wysete, and of all rents to him granted thereof. Dated London, Friday after St. Luke 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 October. John de Pyeshale clerk and Robert de Aisshefelde to Sir Gilbert Spryngman clerk. Gift for life of a yearly rent of 10 marks to be taken of their manor of Benges in Petristre co. Suffolk. Dated Petristre, 4 October 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October. John de Pyeshale clerk to Roger de Boys knight, Ellis de Byntre clerk, Robert de Aisshefelde, Roger de Wolfreston (Wolfreton), Henry Serjaunt and Thomas de Wroxham clerk. Quitclaim of the Wt. 32813. or 37 578 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384. Membrane 39 d — cont. manor of Tatyngton and Brundisshe called the Eerme, which he lately purchased of William de Ufford earl of Suffolk jointly with the said Roger etc. and with Adam de Hautboys clerk and Reynold de Eccles. Dated Perham co. Suffolk, 1 February 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October this year. Reynold de Cobeham, son of William de Cobeham knight, to Sir John de Cobeham knight lord of Cobeham, Sir Reynold de Cobeham rector of Northflete, Sir Robert Walsham rector of Penneshurst and Sir Robert Cook rector of Assherst, their heirs and assigns. Gift with warranty of the reversion of his share of the manor of Chafford co. Kent, and of lands in Penneshurst, Chydyngston, Speldeherst and Assherst now held for life by Dame Alice who was wife of William his father with reversion to the grantor and William de Cobeham his brother, for that the same are of the tenure of ‘ gavilkynd ’ and divisible among the heirs male. Dated Chafford, 5 August 8 Richard II. Witnesses : William Salman, Henry Josep, Robert Hunt, John Coventre, Roger Dier, John Kynge. Reynold son and heir of William de Cobeham of Chafford knight to William de Wygendenne, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Chalke and all lands, rents and services in Chalke, Northflete, Suthflete, If eld and elsewhere in Kent which William de Wygendenne had by feoffment of Ralph de Cobeham uncle of the said Reynold. Witnesses : John Roche, Richard Pope, John Tudour, Thomas Hemery, William Bocher, John Pyle. Dated Chalke, Thursday after St. Luke 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 26 October. John Moyngne, son and heir of Henry Moygne otherwise Mulle, to Matthew de Gurnay knight, William de Beauchamp of Warewyke knight, Ivo fitz Waryn knight, John Say, George Aldene, Nicholas Bolour and John Janet, and to their heirs. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Laverton co. Somerset. Witnesses : William de Lucy knight, Thomas Bekerynge, William Eyr, Thomas Billingham, Thomas Sampson. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 26 October. Godfrey Cifrewast of Bukinghamshire to William de Langeton of Notynghamshire. General release of all actions real and personal on either side the sea. Dated 6 November 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 8 November. Membrane 38 d. Oct. 13. Gilbert Wyghtesham and John Brokex of Wyghtesham to John Westminster. Brokeman clerk. Recognisance for 20 1. to be levied etc. in Kent. Cancelled on 'payment. Sept. 28. To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Request and order to summon Westminster, a convocation in the church of St. Paul London or elsewhere on Thursday after St. Martin next, and to move the clergy of that province to grant the king a subsidy, certifying in chancery the amount thereof and the terms of payment; as the archbishop is not ignorant 8 RICHARD II. 579 Membrane 38 d — cont. how the king’s enemies of France and their allies have gathered together and many times invaded the realm by land and sea, and not con¬ tent therewith are striving day by day to destroy the realm and church of England and all the English tongue, for defence whereof the king must needs incur great expenses, such as he is unable to bear without the aid of his lieges. By K. and C The like to A. archbishop of York, to summon a convocation in the church of St. Peter York on the morrow of the Circumcision. [Report on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 710.] Memorandum of a mainprise in chancery under a pain of 201. made 13 October by Walter Aumeney clerk of Devon, John Wyght, John Huet, John Moutham, Thomas Halle and John Lyndesey of London for Robert Tyndale chaplain, that without licence of the king he shall not depart to foreign parts, nor there make suit or cause suit to be made or attempted which may tend to contempt or prejudice of the king or hurt of the people, nor send any thither for the purpose. Assignment of dower to Isabel who was wife of William Cogan knight, made by Roger Juyl escheator in Devon at Ufcolmp on Friday after St. Martin 6 Richard II, by virtue of a writ tested at Westminster 26 September that year (text follows) ; namely the manor of Ufcolmp and 4 1. of yearly rent to be taken of the abbot of Dounkiswille and the convent, so that she pay again 53s. 4 d. a year to Elizabeth sister and heir of John Cogan, or to any tenant of two thirds of her said husband’s lands. Assignment of dower to the said Isabel, made by John Radeston escheator in Somerset at Wyggebere and Stratton, 4 October 6 Richard II, by virtue of a like Writ (text follows) ; namely in the manor of Wyggebere of the houses of the court two low chambers with a solar thereupon built at the north end of the hall, a third part of a kitchen at the east end, a third part of one bo vary at the south end, yearly value nothing beyond reprise, a third part of one dovecot and of a small curtilage wherein it is built, value 2s. 2 d., one several garden, wherein are no trees, containing 4| acres of pasture, in allowance for 9 acres of several pasture assigned to the two thirds, value 4s. 6d. at 12 d. an acre, 50 acres in the north field and Nythe- stratton field, in allowance for 100 acres in the east and west field assigned to the two thirds, value 33s. 4 d. a year at 8 d. an acre, 6| acres | rood of meadow, whereof 4 acres lie in ‘ Parkmede ’ and the rest in ‘ Westmede ’ on the west side thereof, in allowance for 13 acres H rood assigned to the two thirds, value 13s. 4 d. at 2s. an acre, one close of 7 acres of land lately held by Robert Pycher, value 4s. 8 d. at 8 d. an acre, 4s. of yearly rent arising from two cottages held by Avery Collock as tenant at will, 2s. from a cottage likewise held by John Makemery, 6s. yearly paid by Nicholas Powke for a cottage, 3 acres of land and 1 rood of meadow likewise held, 2s. from a cottage likewise held by John Trote, 4d. part of Thomas Baily’s rent, a third part of pleas and perquisites of court, value 12 d., the chapel in the court, the barton of the court, the ‘ penfald,’ ways and paths within the manor being in common and of no value, total in Wynggebere (sic) 73s. 4 d. whereof she is charged to pay 6s. 8 d. a year to the sheriff’s aid, and 20s. of the serjeanty rent yearly due to the king ; in Stratton 1384 . [ 1382 .] 580 [ 1382 .] 1384 . Oct. 22. Westminster. Oct. 25. Westminster. July 2. Westminster. CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. Membrane 38 d — cont. two messuages and 7 acres held by John Hamelyn as tenant at will, in allowance for six messuages assigned to the two thirds, value 65 . 8 d. a year beyond reprise, 13 acres of land, value 6 s. 6d. at 6 d. an acre, and a third part of 1 acre of meadow likewise held by the said John, in allowance for § acre assigned to the two thirds, value 8 d. at 2s. an acre, 3s. 4c/. and %lb. of cumin rent arising from a messuage and 20 acres of land held in fee by Andrew atte Neuwehalle, with wards, marriages and other profits when they shall fall in, in allowance for 6 s. 8 d. and § lb. cumin arising from two messuages and 40 acres of land held in fee by Thomas Nytere and assigned to the two thirds, total in Stratton 16s. 8 d. and ^ lb. cumin, whereof she is charged with payment of 3s. 4 d. in aid of a rent of 8 s. and one sparrowhawk or 2 s. yearly due to Giles Daubeney and his heirs. Hugh Luterell of Deveneschire to Dame Joan Beamounde. Acquittance for 158/. received by the hands of Dame Elizabeth Luterell his mother for the farm of certain manors and lands which she holds in Deveneschire and Somerset of the right of Katherine his wife. Dated London, 20 October 8 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 October. John de Bretby parson of Rampton co. Cantebrigge to John Wyndesore, his heirs and assigns. Charter of all castles, manors, lands, rents and services, reversions, markets, fairs and liberties in England which the grantor has by feoffment of William Wyndesore knight deceased, except the manor of Peuerestoke co. Dorset. Witnesses : William de Meelton, James Pikeryng, William Cheyne knights, Robert Wyndesore, Thomas de Skelton, William de Preston. Dated Monday before St. Simon and St. Jude 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 25 October. William de.Wassyngle of Craunfelde to John de Ravenser and Robert de Garton clerks. Recognisance for 40/., to be levied etc. in Bedford¬ shire. Memorandum of defeasance upon condition that the said William pay 20 /. on the day named. Martin Ferers to Richard Chaumpernoun knight. Recognisance for 2,000/., to be levied etc. in Devon. Richard Chaumpernoun knight to Martin Ferers. Recognisance for 2,000/., to be levied etc. in Devon. Membrane 37 d. James de Marham, Ralph Haukyn, John Cokerell, John Berard, John Bakere ‘ fisshere,’ Thomas Yokesforth, John Broktone, John Benne ‘ sherman,’ John Haulee ‘ spicer,’ Geoffrey de Glemesford otherwise called Wolman, Richard White, Thomas Lacford, John Osberne, John Tollere, Roger Rose and Richard de Rougham of Bury St. Edmunds co. Suffolk to the king. Recognisance for 10,000/., to be levied etc. in the said town. The said James etc. to the abbot and convent of Bury St. Edmunds. Recognisance for 10,000/., to be levied as above. 8 RICHARD II. 581 1384 . Membrane 37 d —cont July 11. John Lucas * coteler,’ John Pyke ‘ goldsmyth,’ John Hopthorp, Westminster. Robert Baxstere, James Haverlond, Giles atte Pirye, John Irynmonger, Richard Burstalle, William Proughton, John Bernham ‘ fisshere/ John Yoxforthe ‘ baxstere,’ Hugh Hardyngham, Michael Barwe, William Thetforthe, Richard Chapman ‘ souter,’ John Beneyt £ coteler,’ Walter Orfreyser, John Grykke the elder, Walter Cooke, Thomas Smyth of ‘ Risbygatestrete,’ Stephen Belman, John Celer, John Marche ‘ bruewere,’ Richard Hennecote, Walter Lucas, John Redyngton ‘ spicer,’ Lawrence Goldynge, Thomas Botlysham, John Asty, Thomas Gylour ‘ bocher,’ Henry Stonham and John Lorde to the king. Recognisance for 10,000Z., to be levied etc. as above. The said John etc. to the said abbot and convent. Recognisance for 10,000Z., to be levied etc. as above. July 16. Peter Hardynge, Nicholas Fornham, Edmund Grene, Edmund Westminster. Botiler, Robert Caumbrigge, James Ferour, James Bakestere and Thomas Fornham to the king. Recognisance for 10,000Z., to be levied etc. as above. The said Peter etc. to the said abbot and convent. Recognisance for 10,000Z., to be levied etc. as above. July 21. Richard Charman, John de Bury, Edmund Fitz Lucas, Adam Westminster. Waterward, Thomas Godard, Thomas Bernyngham, Robert Maundeville, Stephen Osberne, John Kirton * bocher,’ Nicholas Goldynge, John Rokelle, Ralph Belcham, Walter de Watton, John Loueman ‘ fullere,’ Roger Coke, William Bomarde, Thomas Sadelere the younger, Hugh Gurdeler, Stephen Herlynge, John Calfe, Robert Crowe and Master Richard Kerver to the king. Recognisance for 10,000Z., to be levied etc. as above. The said Richard etc. to the said abbot and convent. Recognisance for 10,000Z., to be levied etc. as above. Memorandum of defeasance of this (sic) recognisance, upon condition that the said James etc., John etc., Peter etc., Richard etc., and Master Richard, their heirs or the tenants of their lands in the town of St. Edmund or any others by their procurement, assent, aid or order shall in time to come make no insurrection with armed power or violence in unlawful assemblies or otherwise against the abbot and convent of St. Edmund or their successors or against the abbey or any who shall be of the abbey for the time being contrary to the peace and to the law, or commit any trespass against them which shall be adjudged grievous by the council or the justices for the time being or by the law of the land, otherwise the same shall remain in force against all those by whose act, procurement, assent etc. it shall be adjudged that insurrection or grievous trespass is com¬ mitted, and not against others, provided that it be adjudged as aforesaid. Memorandum that these recognisances were made in chancery before the king. Aug. 11. Nicholas Roubake, Thomas Steyrer, William Pulham, Geoffrey Westminster. Masoun, Thomas Peyntour, William Scorby, William Rokel ‘ masoun,’ 582 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Membrane 37 d — cont. William Whappelode, Edmund Henton, Thomas Cotyler, Roger Shethere, John Wythe ‘ baxstere,’ John Cokke, John Godynge, John Chapman, Thomas Wage, John Claver ‘ cooke,’ Adam Horscroft, John Millere, Thomas Steyke, Thomas Canoun, Thomas Starbok ■talyour,’ John Smyth, William Kyrtelynge, Willjam Botelesdale, John Dunton, Adam Broun, Richard Cotylere, Richard George, Thomas Gylot, John Chapman ‘ wolleman,’ Robert Davy, John Staunforde, Henry Strynger, John Tostoke, John Denaston, Roger Castel, Adam Baxstere, Adam Mouewelle, John Skynner, Thomas Conge, John Clerke, Robert Steyrere, John Broun, John Cordement, Andrew Webster, John Skynner ‘ fullere,’ John Skynner of the abbey, John Copyn, Thomas Lystere, Henry Lystere, Nicholas de Dounham, John Emryngale, John Waltham ‘ sergeaunt,’ John Wagge, John Syler ‘ skynner,’ Thomas Balle, Adam Walpool, William Mildenhale, Jolm Archer, Walter Doune, John Pulham, John Louelyche, Robert Smyth, Robert Irenmonger, Richard Iremonger, Richard Ilger, John Masoun, Richard Lyster, Henry Rynger, Bartholomew Bladsmyth William Parchemener, Geoffrey Bateman, Thomas Bote, John Rynger, John Bryd, John Kypenham, John Plommer, John Huberd, Robert Medwey, William Shalford, Roger Martyn, John Wolleman ‘webster,’ Peter Rande, Richard Goldsmyth, Ralph Glover, Stephen Wryght, John Baldewyn, Thomas Scarbot ‘webster,’ John Gascoyne, Richard* Kenston, Hugh atte Pyrye, John Rauf, John Junyour, William Hostiler, John Glover, John Gysele, Thomas Orfreyser, John Payn, Thomas de Stanton, Thomas Grocer, Roger Cotyler, James Boweyer, Nicholas Goldsmyth, Adam Fourbour, Edmund Grene, John Grene* felde, William Cotyler, Peter Cotyler, John Sporyer, William Sporyer, John Mel ford, Adam servant of Thomas Sadeler, Robert Hervy William Fullere, Robert Disse, William Warner, John Subourne, Richard Elvedene, Richard Walkelyng, Robert Roger, John Brekles* Edmund Spenser, John Knoubon, John Wykes, Simon Profet, Peter Redere, John Botere, Stephen Portour, Henry Reyner, John de D} r sse, John Caxton, Richard Brasyere, Adam Lokyere, Henry Abbot, John de Combes, Benedict Lenote, Michael Poleyn, John Poleyn* John Lalleforde, William Dun, Robert Smyth, Thomas Fraunceys’ Henry Almot, Roger Sewale, Nicholas Lystere, Peter Barkere, Bartholomew Thatcher, Roger Ryche, Roger Webster, Robert Botere* Brice Wryght, John Bone, William Brampton, Brice Peyntour, John Bogeys, Richard Botelesdale, William Fullere, John Redgrave, John Poole, Simon Wryght, Alexander Wolfhale, Henry Edwyn, George Masoun, John Mildenhale, Simon Fisshere, John Redere, Ralph Loue, John Fisshere, John Gylour, Richer Fisshere, John Stowe, Ralph de Stonham, John Sperhauke, William Taverner, Edmund Taverner, Richard Geometrye, Robert Scot, Robert Curryour, Bartholomew Rys, Edmund servant of Stephen Harlynge, John Purche, Richard x 1 reman, Thomas Geddynge, John le Bee, Reynold Cordwaner, Reynold de Berton, John Clerc, William Broke ‘wright,’ Henry Wysbeche Walter Cappemaker, Edmund Toroid ‘ talyour,’ Roger Prynce, Nicholas t i Veil mT e ’ ^drew Baxstere, Thomas Bladsmyth, Stephen Talyour, Jolm Thachere, John Walden, Walter Ryche, Richard Lokke, John Coteras, Nicholas Panyermaker, John Welham ‘ baxster,’ John Hoo, John Webster, Eustace Bernyngham, John Wolbeter, Walter Boon, Robert Chaundeler, Thomas Hamond, Edmund Curryour, Robert Goos, John Lacy, John Lyndeseye, Stephen Chaunce, Philip Sadelere, 8 RICHARD II. 583 1384 . Membrane 37 d — cont. William Douere ‘ baxster,’ William de Bynham, Robert Whelwryght, Simon Duke, Peter Plommer, John Everard, ‘ webster,’ William Talyour, Thomas Clerc ‘ smyth,’ John atte Chapel, Gilbert Chandeler, John Gylour ‘ glover,’ Thomas Ferrour, Richard Skynner, Robert Warde, John Hichecoke ‘ skynner,’ William Sadeler, Roger Couper, William Skryveyn, John Sudbury, Richard Kempe, Richard de Barowe, John Alisaundre, John Asshefeld, John Sadeler, John Gardener, Edmund Devyner, William Redere, William Walpool, Thomas Northewyche, Henry Skynnere, Edmund atte Merssh, John Crouche, Henry Millere, Thomas Doune, Alexander Webster, Michael Saweyere, Robert Gylour, John Saweyere, John Talyour, Adam Sancti the younger, William Trewebody, Edmund Barkere, Robert Whyte ‘ glover,’ Richard Godyn, Roger Priour, Simon de Walsham, Simon Cordwaner, Hugh de Cavenham, Richard Baxster, John Talyour, William Tommeston, John Frede, Michael Lalleford ‘ sherman,’ Richard Heved, Henry Wrotham, Edmund Herynge, Bartholomew Dykes, Roger Page, Richard Whitynge, Lawrence Redere, Richard Hacllowe, James Bakstere, Adam Lystere, John Northewyche, Richard Goldynge, Bartholomew Cotylere, John Belhous the younger, Henry Taillour, Stephen Cordwaner, Roger Couper the elder, Peter Cotyler, John Poleyn, Henry Thressher, John Coulynge, John Barwe ‘ chaundeler,’ Richard Barbour, John Panyermaker, Robert Cardemaker, Randolph Panyermaker, John Bristowe, Geoffrey Sherman, John Draughton, William Hemenhale, Anselm Bole ‘ draper,’ John Maschal, William Skryvener, John Toot ‘ talyour,’ John Watton, Thomas Rammeseye, Thomas Gosselyn, William Skeet, Edmund Abel, Robert de Caxton, Thomas Belax, John Hostiler ‘ webster,’ John Drauke ‘ chaundeler,’ Nicholas Tostoke, Gilbert Nichol, John Neuton, John Brekkles, Adam Spycer, Richard Skynner, John Hawys, John Burchard, Thomas Woderoue, John Waltham ‘ taverner,’ Aubrey Cooke, Walter Abel, Henry Watton, John Berdewelle, William atte Broke, Richard Northefolke, Alan Denham, Richard Kymbalton, William Roughham, John Drauke ‘ curryour,’ Ralph Barbour, William Talyour, John Weston, William Barbour, Thomas Sadeler, John Parlet, John Brynkele, Edmund Bacoun, William Worstede, John Sadeler, William Melton, Thomas Bradefeld, Thomas Branche, William Waryn, John Aston, John Yorke, William Hundene, John Sperlynge, Henry Carleton, Thomas Claver, Robert Salesbury, John Wayte, John Fourbour, Alexander Cooke, John Cooke, John Muste, Robert Grene, John Smyth servant of Nicholas Santon, William Jolyf, Thomas Leche, William Ferrour, Richard Lorkyn, Robert Godyn, Ralph Gent, John Wrottynge ‘ cordwaner,’ Adam Redere, John atte Pond, Roger Lardyner, Simon Sherman, Thomas Gardyner, Thomas Fullere, John Eynstede, Thomas Boude, Robert Sad, Simon Tholy, George Motewyne, Thomas Marche, Thomas Baret, William Heynon, Edmund Redgrave, Thomas Crowe, John Wyneferthyng, John Chapman the elder, John Santon, Thomas Cosyn, William Hobbes, John Brynkele ‘ bakester,’ John Post, John Chapman the younger, Henry Burgeys, Andrew Chapman, Thomas Bolle, John Cumper, Geoffrey Trympe, William Bosard, John de Bury * baxster,’ John Hatter, Richard Smyth, Richard Semere, Lawrence Redere, Richard Neketon, Sewall de Herst, John Wythe, John Halymot, Thomas Bertelot, Robert Saleman, Edmund Broustere, Walter Precyous, Thomas Motewyn, Nicholas Palgrave, Robert Thresshere, 584 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Membrane Sid — cont. Robert Souter, Roger Gobet, Richard Cordwaner, John Stowe, John Thresshere, Stephen Kampe, John Wade, Henry Pykenham, Thomas Kirton, John Botte, John Wade the younger, John Carles, James Wayte, William Chaumber, John Porter, Robert Redman, Philip Talyour, Robert Chaundeler, Thomas Baxster, John Devene, John Smyth, John Botere, John Shanke, Thomas Cavenham, John Lucas, Adam Croke, Geoffrey Middelton, John Badere, Geoffrey Chaumberleyn, Edmund Osberne, Geoffrey Chaundelere, Nicholas Loke, Richard Sexteyn, Nicholas Claver, Henry Claver, John Redere, Richard Colyn, Thomas Swanton, Thomas Deepham, John Kyrton ‘ cooke,’ John Lylye, Thomas Smith, John Seykyn, Robert Blake, John Ereswelle, Ralph Bache, John Benyngton, William Cokedoun, John Rughham, Robert Botelesdale, John Fornham, Richard Lyster, Robert Wryght, Robert Lucas, Geoffrey Redere, John Fraunceys, Robert Geldere, Thomas Goche, William Wryght, William Smyth ‘ barkere,’ William Fullere, John Chircheman, Geoffrey Damet, John Dounham, Thomas Herewarde’ Richard Gylour, William Everard, Robert Thelntham, John Warner’ Adam Turnere, Thomas Coupere, John Southwode, Robert Saresson, John Hardgrave, John Meryweder, John Harlynge, John Wryght Richard Barkere, John Webster, John Prentys, Hugh Scut, Thomas Curteys, John Northfolke, John Rery, John Berton, Thomas Brekles, Thomas Freresbaxster, Henry Disse, Henry Purchas ‘barkere,’ John Faireheved, John Debden, John Breustere, Walter Breustere chaplain, Robert Stabler chaplain, John Glover chaplain, Thomas Wilton chaplain, John Hyndercle chaplain, Richard Goodman chap- lam, Thomas Scorby chaplain, John Cust chaplain, John Beketon chaplain, Richard Turnay chaplain, John Haukedoun chaplain, John Brycete chaplain, John Warde chaplain, John Buxhale chaplain, Roger Lenton chaplain, John Wade chaplain, Geoffrey Coulynge chaplain, John Redgrave chaplain, Thomas Masshelyn chaplain, Peter Euston chaplain, Nicholas Philby chaplain, Stephen Kynge chaplain, Walter Burton chaplain, William Hardyman chaplain, William Say chaplain, Richard Cavenham chaplain, Thomas Godereston chaplain, Richard Lane chaplain, William Marden chaplain, Peter Briggeman chaplain, John Whetebrede chaplain, John Wylyngham chaplain John Julie chaplain, William Calfe chaplain, Thomas Belleman chap- lam, Henry Ampton chaplain, Ralph Harlynge chaplain, Richard Clement chaplain, Peter Cokerelle chaplain, John Alcombury chaplain, , chaplain, Agnes Nurreys, Margaret Ilger, Agnes Chetbere’ Maud Chekeney, Agnes Draper, Beatrice Wrotham, Lettice Aleyn Alice Bakester, Isabel de Welham, Alice Hilbirworth, Cicely Gray ™ Batesforth, Helen Lely, Joan Cokesfelde, Alice Hennecote* and Margery Hennecote to the king. Recognisance for 10,000/. to be levied etc. in the town of Bury St. Edmunds. The said Nicholas Roubake, Thomas Steyrer and all the others above named to the abbot and convent of Bury St. Edmunds. Recog¬ nisance for 10,000/., to be levied etc. as above. Memorandum of defeasance of this (sic) recognisance, upon condition that the said Nicholas etc. shall make no insurrection against the abbot and convent, nor commit any trespass which shall be adjudged grievous, J & Membrane 3 6d. otherwise the same shall remain in force etc. (as above, p. 581). 8 RICHARD II. 585 1384 . Membrane 36 d — cont. Memorandum that the foregoing recognisances were taken by John de Waltham clerk keeper of the rolls of chancery, John de Freton clerk, Nicholas Dagworth, William Jermyn and Roger Newent knights, by virtue of a commission which is on the chancery file for this year. Oct. 8. John Marham the younger to the king. Recognisance for 10,000?., Westminster, to be levied etc. in the town of Bury St. Edmunds. The same to the abbot and convent of Bury St. Edmunds. Recog¬ nisance for 10,000?., to be levied etc. (as the last). Dec. 5. Thomas Halesworth to the king. (Like) recognisance, to be levied Westminster, etc. in (the said) town. The same to the said abbot and convent. Recognisance (as above). Memorandum of defeasance of this (sic) recognisance upon (like) condition in regard to the said John and Thomas. Memorandum that these recognisances were made in chancery before the king. Aug. 18. John Taillour, John Everard, Gilbert Wyote, John Oxewyke, Westminster. William Chevelee, Matthew Clogmaker, John Chapman, Adam Wyverston * chandelier,’ Thomas Skynner, Robert Skynner, William Canon, Nicholas Goldynge ‘ corceour,’ Thomas Orfreiser, Simon Glover, William Lincoln, Thomas servant of Ralph Glover, Henry servant of Bartholomew Bladsmyth, Lawrence Kirton, John servant of Thomas Lystere, John Pulrose servant of John Hasty, Edmund servant of John Baldewyn, John Snowe ‘ skynnere,’ Thomas Orfreiser, Hugh Serle, Adam Blyndeman otherwise called Adam Miller, John Long ‘ bocher,’ William servant of Benedict Lenote, William Bokbynder, William Newehale, William Twyntewich, John Honyngges, Gilbert Kerchefwasshere, John Burgharde, John Yepeswyche, John Fuller, Hugh Wrawe, Thomas Pottere, Master Thomas de Novo Mercato, Robert servant of Thomas Bradefelde, Adam servant of John Berdewelle, Thomas Goldyng clerk, John Botelesham, John Melforde 1 labourer,’ and John Wryght to the king. Recognisance (as before). The said John Taillour and the others to the said abbot and convent. (Like) recognisance. Aug. 19. John Warde, John Cartere, John Redere, John Dryvere, Agnes Westminster. Calfe, Alice Persoun, John Reymerston, John Batisforde, William Rokelonde, William servant of Stephen Wryght, Rose White, Margery Busshe and Margaret atte Felde to the king. Recognisance (as before). The said John Warde etc. to the said abbot and convent. (Like) recognisance. Sept. 2. William Medewolde, Peter Burgeys, Agnes Lucas, Robert Westminster. Batesforde, John Smyth, William Grangewryght, John Seman, Hugh Kervere, Roger Brampton, Richard Disse, Thomas atte Pirye, Ralph Botre, Geoffrey Denham, John Brundysshe, Peter Plane, John Smyth, and John Trostoue to the king. Recognisance (as before). 586 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . 1385 . Feb. 6. Westminster Feb. 15. Westminster. 1384 . Sept. 28. Westminster. Membrane 3 6d — cont . The said William Medewolde etc. to the said abbot and convent. (Like) recognisance. Memorandum of defeasance of this (sic) recognisance, upon condition that the said John etc., John etc. and William etc. (as above, p. 581). Memorandum that the foregoing recognisances were taken by Nicholas Dagworth knight, by virtue of a commission to him and others addressed which is on the chancery file for this year. John Coke chaplain to the king. Recognisance for 10,0004, to be levied etc. (as before). The said John to the said abbot and convent. (Like) recognisance. Edmund Damat chaplain, John Walkarde and John Burdeux to the king. Recognisance (as before). The said Edmund etc. to the said abbot and convent. (Like) recognisance. Memorandum of defeasance of this (sic) recognisance, upon condition that the said John, Edmund, John and John etc. as before, mutatis mutandis. Memorandum that the foregoing recognisance (sic) was made in chancery before the king. Membrane 35 d. To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Summons to a parliament at Westminster on the morrow of St. Martin next, with the clause premunientes. By K. and C. The like to A. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London and eighteen other bishops. [Rep. on Dignity of a Peer, iv. p. 711.] To the abbot of St. Augustine Canterbury. Summons to the said parliament. The like to the abbot of St. Albans, 23 other abbots, the prior of Coventre and John de Radyngton prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England. [Ibid.] To John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre. Summons to the said parliament. The like to Edmund earl of Cantebrigge and ten other earls, James de Audeley of Helegh and 48 others, of whom five are styled chivaler. [Ibid. p. 712.] To the sheriff of Lincoln. Order to cause two knights of the shire girt with the sword, two citizens of every city and two burgesses of every borough to be elected and come to the said parliament. It is the king’s will that the sheriff be not elected, nor any other sheriff, nor any man of other condition than that specified. The like to singular the sheriffs throughout England, and to John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre for the duchy. [Ibid. p. 713.] 8 RICHARD II. 587 1384 . Membrane 3 5d — cont. To the sheriff of Bristol. Order to cause two burgesses of the county to be elected etc. It is the king’s will etc. (as above). The like to the sheriffs of London for election of four citizens. [Ibid.] To Robert Tresilian the chief justice. Summons to the said parliament. The like to Robert Bealknap and nine others, including Robert de Plesyngton chief baron of the exchequer and three styled clerks, [Ibid.] To Simon de Burley constable of Dovorre castle and warden of the Cinque Ports, or to his lieutenant. Order to cause two barons of every such port to be elected and come to the said parliament. [Ibid.] Robert de Teye, son and heir of Robert de Teye knight, to Sir John Sutton, Sir Richard Sutton knights, Sir John Codlyng rector of Stratford co. Suffolk, Sir John Beste rector of St. Ruwold in the town of Colcestre, John Boys of Tolleshunt, John Bataille of Manewedene, Thomas Hynton and John Olyver, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of all lands, rents and services in Esthorp, Feryng, Stauneweye and Teye Maundevylle which came to him by inheritance after the death of his said father, John de Teye his uncle and Richard de Teye his brother, and of the reversion after the death of Agnes his mother of the manors of Teye Maundevylle, Aldham and Aldholt with appurtenances in Great Bryche, Little Bryche, Copforde, Leyre Bretoun, Leyre Marny, Saltcote, Virly, Messynge, Ruwenhale, Eord- ham and Aldham, the reversion of other lands etc. in Teye Maundevylle, Teye atte Staple, Ferynge, Copforde, Esthorp, Stauneweye, Fordham and Aldham held by his said mother for life of his heritage, and the reversion of 4 acres of land of the Hospital of Holy Cross Colcestre lying by the wall of Colcestre within the liberty thereof, and of the advowson of the church of St. Ruwold by her likewise held. Witnesses : Ralph de Tendryng, Humphrey de Prestede, Nicholas Bretoun, Robert atte Holt, Henry Staumppe. Dated Teye co. Essex, 28 November 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 December. John Codlyng parson of Stratford co. Suffolk to Sir John de Sutton, Sir Richard de Sutton knights, John Boys and John Bataille, their heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Leyre de la Hay co. Essex. Dated Leyre del Hay, 1 December 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 1 December. Membrane 34 d. Nov. 3. John Elys vicar of Mere to Robert de Haryngton knight lord of Westminster. Aldyngham. Recognisance for 200 1., to be levied etc. in Somerset. Richard Chaumpernoun knight to Guy Briane knight the younger, William Briane, John Daumarle knights and Thomas Chaumpernoun. Gift with warranty for two years of a yearly rent of 40/. of his manors, boroughs, lands etc. in Dodebroke, Wodelegh, Combe Roiel and Portelemuth, with remainder to Alexander his son and Joan his 588 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Membrane 34 d—cont w ife, daughter of Martin de Ferares, and to the heirs of their bodies, under condition for defeasance thereof, in case the grantor shall overlive Thomas Chaumpernoun his father, and within a year after his father’s death shall give to the said Alexander and Joan and to the heirs of their bodies lands in Devon or Cornwall to the value of 40/., or if the grantor shall die in his father’s life time or within one year after, in case he or she who shall be his heir or his father’s shall within one year after coming of age make a like gift to the said Alexander and Joan and to their said heirs, or to Joan and her heirs aforesaid if Alexander be dead, the grantor being bound to the said Martin so to do ; and if the said rent in whole or in part be one month in arrear, and rescue or deliverance of distress or other hindrance be made by the grantor or his heirs whereby payment shall be delayed, it shall be lawful for the said Guy etc. during the said term, and after for the said Alexander and Joan and for the heirs of their bodies to distrain in the said manors etc. for 100s. damages and costs ; and the grantor has paid the said Guy 2s. in name of seisin. Witnesses : Guy de Briane, John Strecche knights, John Greinville, John Deneys, Thomas Mewy, Thomas Fisshacre, Henry Thorne, John Sampson. Dated 1 November 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 4 November. Memorandum that for particular causes laid before the council, on 7 August 8 Richard II the king ordered Thomas Fulbroke to leave all else and ceasing every excuse to be before the council in chancery in the octaves of Michaelmas next under a pain of 100/.; at which day he appeared by reason of that writ, sued by Joan who was wife of John Fitz James, whom the said Thomas averred to be his wife, and on 31 October John Panes of Puryche, John Brent, John Cobyndon and John Fulbroke of Somerset mainperned in chancery under a pain of 100/. that he shall not hinder her suit in the court Christian for a divorce between them, nor do or procure any hurt or harm to the said Joan in person, her men, servants or friends, and shall pay to her or her attorney in the church of St. Andrew Holburne London a moiety of the rents and profits of all her lands by him occupied from 7 August aforesaid until the divorce be debated in form of law. William Doyle to Sir John de Bouland clerk. Bond in 4/., to be paid on the feast of the Conception next. Dated London, the feast of All Saints 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 11 November. Robert Pykerel citizen and saddler of London to John Braunche, son of John Braunche of Somerset. General release of all actions by reason of any statute merchant, debt, account, trespass or contract. Witnesses : Guy de Briene the elder, Guy de Briene the younger, William de Briene knights, William Venour, Bartholomew Lumbard, William Pershore, Simon Barnabe, Robert Bussheye, John Leyre. Dated London, 4 November 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 17 November. William Seward of Compton to Robert Loxle. Quitclaim of the lands in Polstede in the parish of Compton called ‘ Asshebyeslonde, Beneyteslonde, Cokkeslonde, Capieslonde * and ‘ Marscaleslonde,’ all 8 RICHARD II. 589 1384 . Membrane 34 d — cont, sometime of Richard atte Welle the younger, which the said Robert has by feoffment of the said William ; and general release of all personal actions. Dated 3 September 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 21 November. John de Birtby rector of Rampton to John de Wyndesore, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim of the castle, manor and lordship of Egremound with all liberties etc. in Copelande co. Cumberland. Witnesses : William de Melton, James de Pikeringe, Walter de Strikeland knights, William Preston, Henry Coly. Dated Egremound, 1 November 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 22 November. Also that this acknowledgment was taken by the chancellor. Membrane 33 d. Hugh de Arderne of Great Driffelde and Walter son of Thomas de Ake. Indenture of grant and demise to the said Hugh, his heirs and assigns for ten years, of all the south part of the messuage in Great Driffelde which the said Walter has to his purparty by inheritance after the death of Cicely his mother, from the messuage of Beatrice de Arderne to the lane by Simon Pantenere’s croft, and from the high street of the town to the capital messuage which William de Lutton has in right of his wife, also one bovate of land everywhere in Driffelde field on the north side of one bovate which the said Beatrice has to her purparty after the death of Peter Toly her father, all the crofts which he has of the crofts on the south side of a messuage late of Peter Tebbe from the road called ‘ Neteoutegang ’ to c Crawe- mylnedamme,’ a croft of meadow there on the east side of ‘ Tebbe- croft ’ in length and in breadth between the ‘ Heremytecroft 5 and William Peresson’s meadow croft by ‘ Tebbecroft,’ and a piece of meadow in Wandesforde field between meadow of the earl of Northumberland and a piece of Richard Broune chaplain from Skyrenhee river to the ploughed land at the north end of the meadow, rendering to the grantor and his heirs 20s. a year and the services due to the chief lords. Dated Great Driffelde, 10 September 1383, 7 Richard II. Walter son of Thomas de Ake to Hugh de Arderne of Great Driffeld, his heirs and assigns. Quitclaim with warranty of all lands, meadows etc. which the said Hugh has by his grant and demise in Great Driffeld and Wandesforde, as contained in divers writings. Witnesses : Henry Provest, Thomas Drenge, William Peresson, William de Thomore, John Provest, William Bygirdille. Dated Great Driffelde, Sunday before Michaelmas 1383, 7 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment by Walter son of Thomas of the foregoing indenture and writing on Wednesday after St. Peter’s Chains this year at York before Roger de Fulthorp, by virtue of the king’s writ which is on the file for this year. Oct. 31. John de Leycestre clerk of the chancery to Lambert Fermer and Westminster, Thomas Haxey clerk. Recognisance for 20 marks, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire. 590 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384. Membrane 33 d — coni. Nov. 7. Thomas Gregory of Stanes to Thomas Charlton and Geoffrey Martvn. Westminster. Recognisance for 10Z., to be levied etc. in Middlesex. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Geoffrey. Reynold son and one of the heirs of Sir William de Cobham knight to Ralph de Cobham his uncle and Elizabeth his wife, the heirs and assigns of the said Ralph. Quitclaim with warranty of the manor of Newhalle with appurtenances in the parishes of All Saints, St. Mary, Halwestoo in the hundred of Hoo and Fryndesbury co. Kent. Dated Hoo, the eve of Allhallows 8 Richard II. Witnesses : William Elys, John Elys his son, Thomas Philipot, John Tudour, Roger Delham, John Raam. Memorandum of acknowledgment in chancery at Westminster, 8 November. Oct. 20. To W. archbishop of Canterbury. Request that he will make it W estminster. clearly known to the clergy and people of his diocese that from his tender years, when he took upon him the governance of the realm, it has been the king’s desire that his subjects should be at peace, wherefore he continued the treaty made by the late king with his then adversary of France, to the detriment of his right offering to the present adversary divers ways of peace in order to justify his cause before the king of kings, and that nothing might be wanting in him sent John king of Castille and Leon duke of Lancastre, first by himself and after with Thomas earl of Bukingham, and other prelates, nobles and counsellors to treat for peace, but that seeing they were peaceably inclined, the adversary’s party by cavilling and subterfuge rejected the treaty and many articles to which they had agreed and, like deaf adders stopping their ears, so despised the things that make for peace that the dukes of Berry and Burgundy, who alone received power to treat, though many times requested to meet the king’s uncles in a place between Calais and Boulogne previously arranged, refused so to do, boasting that they would invade not only the king’s heritage over sea but his realm of England, do away his place and people, and destroy all the English tongue without regard of estate, age, sex or person, and imbue the realm with a new tongue, wherefore the king may truly say : We have sought peace, and lo tumult; and request that the archbishop will move the clergy and people to take upon them the spirit of fortitude in this just cause, and to intercede with prayer for the safety of the king and his lieges and of the whole realm. The like to A. archbishop of York, R. bishop of London and eighteen other bishops. [ Foedera .] Nov. 15. John Carnel, John de Haghe, Thomas Hengham and John de Wolde estmmster. clerk to Stephen le Scrope, John le Scrope knights, John de Ingelby and Robert Rikedoun. Recognisance for 200 marks, to be levied etc. in Lincolnshire. Cancelled on payment, acknowledged by the said Stephen. Nov. 19. Westminster. Robert Knyght clerk to James de Billyngforde clerk. Recog¬ nisance for 405., to be levied etc. of his lands and chattels and ecclesiastical goods in Kent. { 8 RICHARD II. 591 1384 . Membrane 33 d — cont. Hildebrand Barre and Richard Fode to Gilbert Talbot knight, Joan his wife and the heirs and assigns of the said Gilbert. Quit¬ claim of the manor and advowson of Hautford, and of all lands, rents and services in Newinton and Ganefelde co. Berkes sometime of Roger Bemond. Witnesses : Thomas Chelrev, Thomas Faryndon, Thomas Temese, Gilbert Shotesbrook, John Hautryve, John Crouke. Dated 1 December 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 2 December. Membrane 32 d. Thomas Baa of Braddene to Robert de Melton clerk and John Rome parson of Garthorp, their heirs and assigns. Surrender, grant and quitclaim with warranty of his estate in two water mills with two holmes adjacent in Slapton, and in one acre of land in Abthorp. Witnesses : John Josep of Toucestre, William Dille of Caldecote, John Philippes, Nicholas Godeman, Thomas Smyth. Dated Ap thorp, Sunday before Allhallows 8 Richard II. Thomas Baa of Braddene to Robert de Melton and John Rome (as above), their heirs and assigns. Gift and quitclaim with warranty of all the lands, rents, reversions and services, meadows, pastures etc. in the town and fields of Braddene which they have by feoffment of Nicholas West bailiff of Touecestre, and the said Nicholas had by feoffment of the said Thomas, and of two water mills with two holmes adjacent in Slapton and one acre of land in Abthorp. Witnesses : John Josep, John Ters, Thomas Saundres, all of Toucestre, William Dille of Caldecote, Nicholas Godeman. Dated Braddene, Tuesday the feast of Allhallows 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing writings, 19 November. Thomas son of Thomas de Baa of Braddene to John Asscheby of Blacolueslee and the heirs of his body, with remainder to the grantor’s right heirs. Charter with warranty of a messuage and one carucate of land, crofts, meadows, pastures, rents etc. in Blacolueslee which were of the said Thomas the father, a messuage and two crofts called ‘ Rodestonplace,’ two thirds of two virgates of land in Wode- blacolueslee called Guilofres, and all lands, woods etc. of the grantor in the town and fields of Sewelle in the parish of Blacolueslee. Witnesses : William Hay, John Porter, William Spenser, William Wayte, John Clerc. Dated Blacolueslee, 1 October 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 19 November. Nov. 19. Robert de Leukenore to Edmund Brudenell. Recognisance for Westminster. 6 1., to be levied etc. in Oxfordshire. Robert Leukenore and Edmund Brudenell. Indenture of agreement, by award of Sir Thomas Sakevylle and Thomas de Louchus at Allhallows last, that all indentures and bonds between them shall be annulled, that the said Robert shall pay the said Edmund 61. at Wodemundesle at the Purification and Easter by even portions, that he and his farmers shall bear all charges in arrear upon the manor of Wodemundesle, that the farmers shall have their goods and chattels without gainsaying of the parties, that before St. Hilary the manor 592 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384. Nov. 20. Westminster. Nov. 25. Westminster. Nov. 25. Westminster. Membrane 32 d — cont. shall be evenly divided between them, and that henceforward they shall equally bear the rents and charges thereupon due. Dated 15 November 8 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment by the said Robert, 19 November. Sampson Hardynge to Richard del Scrope knight. Recognisance for 4001, to be levied etc. in Northumberland. William Bardulf knight lord of Wermyngey to John de Clay, John del Grene clerks and William de Walcote, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Filyngham. Witnesses : Ellis de Midelton of Fulbek, Thomas his brother, Roger Beauchaump of Filingham, William de Westfelde of the same, Robert de Toft. Dated at the grantor’s manor of Cathorp, Thursday after the Close of Easter 5 Richard II. William Bardolf lord of Wirmegeye to John Cleye, John de Grene clerks, Robert Alisaundre and Nicholas Horsethe, their heirs and assigns. Charter with warranty of the manor of Crowbergh with appurtenances in the town and fields of Watton atte Stone, Dache- worth, Welwe and Aston. Witnesses : Ellis de Middelton of Fulbek, Thomas his brother, William Sandon of Watton atte Stone, Richard Loryng of Stapilford. Dated at the grantor’s manor of Catthorp, Saturday after Midsummer 8 Richard II. Memorandum of acknowledgment of the foregoing charters, 21 November this year. Reynold son of Sir William de Cobeham of Chafford to Sir John de Cobeham lord of Cobeham knight, Reynold de Cobeham parson of Northflete, John Wytewong master of Cobeham chantry, Henry Partrich clerk, Benedict Graunden clerk, William Makenade, John Bakere of Cobeham and John Coke, their heirs and assigns. Bond to acquit them of services demanded by the archbishop of Canterbury or any other for a meadow called ‘ Brodemede ’ containing 7 acres, a little meadow adjacent on the south side thereof containing half an acre, a croft called ‘ Werecroft ’ with the road and wood leading from thence to Chafford bridge, two weirs called ‘ Ealdwere ’ and ‘ Blokeswere,’ two islands between the said weirs and a meadow called ‘ Toureloukalmede ’ containing 3 acres. Dated Penesherst, 10 November 8 Richard II. French. Memorandum of acknowledgment, 24 November. William Paytner to John Eskhede. Recognisance for 100 marks, to be levied etc. in Norhamptonshire. Cancelled on 'payment. John Eskhede to Thomas de Ralee. Recognisance for 400 marks, to be levied etc. in Warwickshire. Cancelled on payment. Alice who was wife of William de Wyndesore knight to John Holand knight brother of the earl of Kent. Recognisance for 6,000/., to be levied etc. in the city of London. 8 RICHARD II. 593 13^4. Membrane 32 d — cont. A rT h ° WaS ^? fe ° f , Robert t0 Robert Germayn and rWvf G i na ^ 1 ' .p^™ 1 release of all suits etc. for her husband’s 26 No’vemfer 8 R^rd " P “' Dated London > Memorandum of acknowledgment, 28 November. Membrane 3 Id. Westminster A ^ sheb ^. of Park sokne to John de Monte Acuto the younger minster, kmght. Recognisance for 100?., to be levied etc. in Hertfordshire 8 1 ^V rioran ^ u J n o f a mainprise body for body and under a pain of w-ii- ’’ n i ade ° bancer y 18 December this year by Stephen Durneford, William Lynchelade, Thomas Hore and John Vyncent, to have John Sampsoun and William Cole of Plymmouth, impeached before the council tor certain misprisions, in chancery on the morrow of the Puri¬ fication next, to do and receive what shall be by the council appointed. Westminster ? le . r ^ H <* r y Bubwyth and John Brighous to Muhael de la Pole knight lord of Wyngefelde. Recognisance for 1,000 marks, to be levied etc. in Yorkshire. Westminster M , T ° an ? . the barons of the exchequer. Writ of supersedeas, until by advice of the council further order shall be taken, m respect of the execution of the king’s writ ordering the sheriff of Hereford to distrain the bishop of Hereford by all his lands and chattels in that bailiwick, so that until further order neither tie nor by him any other should lay a hand thereon, to answer tor the issues of those lands, and to have the bishop’s body before the treasurer etc. at Westminster in the octaves of St. Martin to certify the names of the collectors whom he has appointed in the deanery and archdeaconry of Hereford of the moiety of a tenth ast granted by the clergy of the province of Canterbury, and order to release any such distress made ; as the abbey of Redynge is of the oundation of former kings and of the king’s patronage, so that the monks are bound to special celebrations and prayers for the souls ot such kmgs who gave (among other lands) the manor of Leomynstre to them and their successors for sustenance of the abbot and convent • and now the abbot and convent have shewn the king that, although certain monks their fellows are from time to time deputed to dwell m that manor for such celebrations and prayers there, and are day b ^ j y removabk at will of the abbot, as may appear by a composition made between the then bishop and chapter of Hereford and the then abbot and convent, confirmed by pope Honorius III, and are a u C °v 1 - n R ab ^ e ^ be abbck an< i convent for the issues of the manor the bishop is newly striving to charge them, under name of the prior’ warden and subdean of Leomynstre, with the collection of the said moiety, wherefore the king commanded the bishop to appoint trustworthy men of the clergy of tin diocese to collect the said moiety certifying the treasurer and the Girons of their names before Michaelmas last; but hitherto he has taken no heed to certify such names in the said deanery and archdeaconry. By C. Dec. 6 To the treasurer and the barons of the exchequer. Writ of super - es mins er. sedeas until the quinzaine of Easter next in respect of their demand Wt. 32813. cr 38 594 CALENDAR OF CLOSE ROLLS. 1384 . Dec. 8. Westminster. Dec. 10. Westminster. Dec. 8. W estminster. Dec. 7. Westminster. Dec. 10. Westminster. Dec. 9. Westminster. Dec. 10. Westminster. Membrane 31 d — cont. upon the prior of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem in England or the master of the New Temple London for 15s. for the farm of two smithies sometime erected by the Templars in ‘ Fletstrete ’ and lately cast down by the insurgents. To the sheriff of Kent. Writ of supersedeas omnino, by mainprise of John Colbronde, Thomas Melehale and Richard Large of Kent and Nicholas Charw T ode of Norffolk in favour of Edmund Alderforde parson of Lodenham at suit of Nicholas Potyn averring threats. Like writ to the sheriff of Surrey, by mainprise of Thomas Oterburne of Yorkshire, Robert Lokkisle of Surrey, Gregory Fromund of Sussex and Thomas Brian clerk of Sussex, in favour of Thomas Outeby chaplain at suit of William Balchilde. Like writ to John de Cobeham and his fellows, justices of the peace in Kent, by mainprise of John Lovel, John Weston, William Sudbury and Simon Lovel of Middlesex, in favour of Richard Bromfelde of Mepham at suit of John Beverle clerk. To the sheriff of Hertford. Writ of supersedeas, by mainprise of William Clophulle of London ‘ breuer,’ William Horscroft of London ‘ breuer,’ John atte Halle of Clophulle of Bedfordshire and William de Parlyngton of Notynghamshire, in favour of William Sherreve of Clophulle at suit of the prior of St. John of Jerusalem in England for debt. To the sheriff of Surrey. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by main¬ prise of William Fifhide of Surrey, Stephen Edolf of Kent, Richard Tumour and Walter Herlowe of Surrey, in favour of William Walssh and Peter Walssh at suit of Robert Fitz Payn knight, Richard Ponynges knight, Adam Wykemere clerk, Thomas Kynardesle, Hugh Erethe, John Walyngton, William Wysebeche, John Giffard clerk and John Blast for trespass. To the sheriffs of London. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by main¬ prise of John Pusy, William Doile, William Huntyndon and William Bailiff of Wycombe of Bukinghamshire, in favour of Bartholomew Colrugge and Alice his wife, daughter and heir of Richard Skargille ‘ warner,’ at suit of Richard Skargille for render of 40 marks. To the sheriff of Hertford. Like writ, mutatis mutandis, by main¬ prise of Richard Clyfton of Baldoke, John Austyn of London ‘ cosour,’ John Graylyng of London ‘ grynder ’ and William Anabille of Baldoke, in favour of Richard Anable and Joan his wife at suit of John Rolfe of Baldoke for debt. To the sheriff of Suffolk. Like writ, by mainprise of Thomas Wodesdoun, Richard Cloun of Bedfordshire, John Exnyng and Henry Edoue of Suffolk, in favour of Stephen Bernard at suit of the king and Thomas Taverner of Neumarket for leaving the service of the said Thomas at Neumarket before the term agreed. 8 RICHARD II. 595 1384. Membrane 31 d — cont. wSS„L nf T t° , the ^ heriff of .°^ fo , rd ; . Writ of supersedeas omnim, by mainprise ster. of John Draper of Berkshire, John Yate of Warwickshire, Richard Baty n of Surrey and Peter Coteler of the parish of St. Lawrence m ^he city of London, in favour of Adam Edelyn clerk, ordered to find mainpernors upon an information that he purposed to depart to preji?dice PartS m ° rder t0 prosecute man y things to the king’s piS® T* the sheriffs of London, by mainprise of Sampson f )T yc ie