Regesta 59: 1311-1312 | British History Online

Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 2, 1305-1342. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1895.

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'Regesta 59: 1311-1312', in Calendar of Papal Registers Relating To Great Britain and Ireland: Volume 2, 1305-1342, ed. W H Bliss( London, 1895), British History Online https://prod.british-history.ac.uk/cal-papal-registers/brit-ie/vol2/pp93-108 [accessed 1 December 2024].

Regesta, Vol. LIX.

7 Clement V.



3 Kal. Dec. Vienne. (f. 1d.)	To the bishop of Durham. At the king's special request, he is excused from coming to the council.
1312. 2 Non. Jan. Vienne. (f. 6d.)	To John son of John de la Burghe, of Schepton Beauchamp, in the diocese of Bath and Wells. The office of notary public is conferred on him.
Id. Jan. Vienne. (f. 16.)	To Roland, archbishop of Armagh. The pallium is given to him. [Theiner, 184.]
1311. 6 Kal. Dec. Vienne. (f. 16.)	To the bishop of Connor and the abbot of Mellifont, in the diocese of Armagh. Mandate to cause to be paid to Walter, who has resigned the archbishopric of Armagh, a yearly pension of 50l. from the income of that see. [Theiner, 184.]
1312. 6 Kal. Mar. Vienne. (f. 18d.)	To Richard son of Walter de Aldewincle, in the diocese of Lincoln. The office of notary public is conferred on him.
14 Kal. Mar. Vienne. (f. 18d.)	To the abbot and convent of St. Mary's, Bec, in the diocese of Rouen. Absolution and relaxation of suspension from the sentence of excommunication incurred by them four years ago in opposing Raymund, cardinal of New St. Mary's, since deceased, to whom the pope had given the priory of Okeburne, in the diocese of Salisbury, which belonged to them; with dispensation on account of irregularities incurred by them during the said period.
7 Kal. Mar. Vienne. (f. 19.)	To the same. Grant, in consideration of their inability, by reason of the wars between England and France, to enjoy the fruits of their possessions in England, of two priories in the dioceses of Evreux and Rouen.
	Concurrent mandate to the abbot of St. Evroul, and two others named.
Kal. Mar. Vienne. (f. 21.)	To Master Raymund de Monteboen, of the diocese of Saintes, and two others named. Mandate to warn Robert de Giseburn, prior, and the convent of Wederhale, in the diocese of Carlisle, who have been allowed to contract a loan up to the amount of 2000 florins, and have borrowed from a firm of Florentine merchants a sum of 100 marks, to repay the same, their proctor, Master William de Cletern, rector of Henigton, in the diocese of Salisbury, having resigned that office.
2 Non. Mar. Vienne. (f. 23d.)	To John, eldest son of Arthur, duke of Brittany. He is deputed, subject to his uncle's consent, to take the place of his father in setting out for the Holy Land. John, duke of Brittany, John's grandfather, left a sum of money to be spent by his sons Arthur and John on the crusade, but Arthur is now feeble, and also hindered by business of king Edward.
Kal. Feb. Vienne. (f. 21.)	To John de Pinibus, sacristan of St. Michael's, La Reole (de Regula), in the diocese of Bazas. Indult to enjoy the fruits of his benefices, namely, a canonry and prebend of Southwell, and the church of Drimerston, in the diocese of Worcester, for three years, being non-resident.
	Concurrent mandate to the archdeacon of Bazas and two others named.
15 Kal. Feb. Vienne. (f. 35.)	To Henry, son of Imber Delphinus, of Vienne. Provision of the archdeaconry of Worcester, void by the death of Francis, cardinal of St. Lucy's.
	Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Grenoble and two others named.
1311. 15 Kal. Jan. Vienne. (f. 47.)	To cardinal Peter de Colonna. Faculty to give the precentorship, canonry, and prebend of Lichfield, void by the death of his brother Oddo, papal notary, as also other benefices in France, and the churches of Stepelmordon and Holy Trinity, Scelendon, in the dioceses of Ely and Worcester, to fit persons, and to induct and defend the same in possession thereof.
1312. 8 Id. May. Vienne. (f. 50.)	To William, archbishop of York. Indult to have his cross carried before him, when he has occasion to pass through the province of Canterbury, without let or hindrance from the officials of that see, and without prejudice to the rights of either archbishop in this matter.
Ibid. (f. 50d.)	To the archbishop, prior, and chapter of Christ Church, Canterbury. Mandate to suffer the archbishop of York to have his cross carried before him as he passes through the province of Canterbury on his return from the council of Vienne.
6 Non. May. Vienne. (f. 51d.)	To the archbishop of Canterbury and the archdeacon of London; to the archbishop of Cashel and the archdeacons of Armagh and Dublin; to the archbishop of York, the prior of Durham, and dean of York; to the bishops of Lincoln and Worcester, and the dean of Lichfield; to the archbishops of Armagh, Dublin, and Tuam, and the bishops of St. Andrews, Aberdeen, and Brechin. Mandate to defend the Hospitallers who have been placed in possession of the Templars’ property in their respective dioceses.
2 Id. May. Romani's, Vienne. (f. 54.)	To Richard de Clare. He was successively rector of Hawick, Joghel, and Donemowe, canon and prebendary of Pencrich, and portionary of Cruk, in the dioceses of Glasgow, Cloyne, London, and Coventry and Lichfield, and, on resigning one of these, he was dispensed so as to retain the rest, and who then obtained the rectory of Atherton, in the diocese of Winchester, value 50 marks, without resigning any benefice. Dispensation to retain the same.
2 Id. May. Romani's. (f. 54.)	To Robert de Marchyate, subdeacon, rector of Eketon, in the diocese of Lincoln, aged twenty. Dispensation to retain the same.
14 Kal. June. Abolene Saint Paul, Troix Chateaux. (f. 58d.)	To Guicard de Lebreto, archdeacon of Canterbury. Indult to visit his archdeaconry by deputy for three years, and receive procurations.
	Concurrent mandate to Masters William Testa, papal chaplain the precentor of Bordeaux, and Thomas de Suerk, canon of London.
Ibid.	To the same. A like indult in regard to the archdeaconry of Huntingdon.
	Concurrent mandate as above.
1312. 14 Kal. June. Abolene. (f. 58d.)	To the bishops of Bazas and Coventry and Lichfield, and another named. Mandate to take order that Guicard de Lebreto, archdeacon of Canterbury, be not molested touching any of his benefices or their fruits, which he has obtained by papal dispensation.
7 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 72.)	To Stephen le Bigod, rector of Littleberi, in the diocese of London, value 20 marks. Dispensation, at the king's request, whose clerk he is, to hold two additional benefices.
2 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 77d.)	To William, bishop of Dunkeld. Faculty to contract a loan of 1000 florins, to meet his expenses incurred in expediting the business of his church.
Ibid. (f. 78.)	To the same. Faculty to receive for two years the fruits of the church of Kinros, in the diocese of St. Andrews, of which he was rector at the time of his consecration.
3 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 83d.)	To the bishop of London, the dean of St. Mary's le Bow, and Gilbert de Brueria, canon of Chichester. Mandate to sequestrate the fruits of the church of Harwes, in the diocese of London, about which there has been a suit between William Testa, papal chaplain, and William de Bosco, sentence having been given in favour of the first, against which W. de Bosco has appealed.
Kal. July. Groseau. (f. 90.)	To Laurence de Gloucestria, monk of St. Peter's, Gloucester, master in theology. Reservation of a priory in the gift of any person or persons, value 200l. in the dioceses of London, Lincoln, Worcester, Norwich, Salisbury, or Chichester.
Ibid.	Concurrent mandate to the prior of Lanthon next Gloucester, Peter de Colonna, and the archdeacon of Winchester.
6 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 105.)	To Arnold cardinal of St. Prisca's. Faculty to induct and defend persons nominated by queen Isabella in possession of the churches of Stokesleye, Rupton, and Wardeboys, in the dioceses of York and Lincoln, void by the death of Master Reginald de Sancto Albano.
2 Id. May. Romans. (f. 105.)	To John de Jargolio. Dispensation, at the request of queen Isabella, whose clerk he is, to hold two additional benefices, to the value of 200 marks.
	The like to her other clerks, Bouchard de Vernone, William de Bedon, and Master Theobald de Trecis.
Ibid. (f. 105d.)	The like to John de Flede, for one benefice of 100l.
8 Id. May. Vienne. (f. 109.)	To William, bishop of Dunkeld. Confirmation of his election. The see being void by the death of Matthew, canons Thomas de Preston, Patrick de Strath, and Matthew Caraldi were deputed to make the election, which fell on William; but John archbishop of Dublin, then canon of Dunkeld, opposed the election; and the matter being brought before the pope, and John meanwhile promoted to Dublin, the election was confirmed, and Berengarius bishop of Tusculum, is appointed to consecrate William.
(f. 109d.)	Concurrent letters to the chapter of Dunkeld and to the clergy of the diocese. [Theiner, 184.]
2 Id. May. Romans. (f. 109d.)	To queen Isabella. Indult that eight of her clerks shall enjoy the fruits of their benefices, being non-resident for three years.
	Concurrent mandate to the bishops of London and Chichester and the abbot of Westminster.
Ibid. (f. 111.)	To the bishops of London and Chichester. Faculty to receive the resignations of their benefices from six of queen Isabella's clerks, and to appoint to them others of the queen's clerks nominated by her.
Ibid.	To Peter de Mauteil, aged eighteen. Dispensation, at the request of the queen, whose clerk he is, to accept a benefice.
Ibid.	To John Guiffard. Dispensation, at the request of the queen, whose clerk he is, to accept two benefices, to the value of 200 marks.
Ibid.	To queen Isabella. Indult to have her vows commuted by her confessor, those of religion, continence, and foreign pilgrimage excepted.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 115.)	To Robert de Pinchebek, canon of Dublin. He obtained the church of Erpingham, in the diocese of Norwich, and was allowed by the bishop to hold it for seven years while at an university, and was for two years more at the Roman court studying canon law, and, by virtue of some papal dispensation, obtained the church of Ripton Abbots, in the diocese of Lincoln, and that of Northcolinghem, in the diocese of York, about which last he has a suit. Dispensation to retain the same. Erpingham and Ripton together are valued at 34l. and Northcolinghem at 8l.
3 Non. July. Groseau. (f. 115d.)	To John, bishop of Lincoln. Faculty to reconcile churches and cemeteries by deputy.
3 Id. July. Groseau. (f. 117d.)	To John, archbishop of Dublin. Faculty to make a will disposing of his personal property.
8 Kal. Aug. Groseau. (f. 123.)	To Robert de Pinchebek. Provision, at the request of Bertrand, cardinal of SS. John and Paul, of the canonry and prebend of Southneubaud in York, void by the resignation of Master William de Prato, papal chaplain, with dispensation to him to retain his other benefices.
	Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Norwich, the abbot of Peterborough, and the archdeacon of Winchester.
3 Id. July. Groseau. (f. 127.)	To Henry bishop of Winchester. Faculty to grant dispensations to six of his clerks, being eighteen years old, to accept benefices and be non-resident until they are of age to be ordained.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to grant dispensations to six of his clerks to hold two benefices apiece without cure or one with cure.
Ibid. (f. 127d.)	To Master James Sinibaldi, archdeacon of Winchester. Reservation, at the request of the bishop, of a benefice in the said diocese, notwithstanding that he is canon of Florence, and has a prebendal portion in St. Laurence's, Romsey.
	Concurrent mandate to the abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, the prior of St. Mary's, Suthwerk, and Master Oddo de Sermineto, canon of Saintes.
6 Id. Oct. Carumb. Carpentras. (f. 133.)	To William de Ayremynne, subdeacon. He was successively rector of Holy Trinity, Dorchester, in the diocese of Salisbury, value 8l. of Frithindenne, value 10l. Glyworth, 7l. and Old Ros, 6l. in the dioceses of Canterbury, Lincoln, and Ferns, and, on resigning Frithindenne, accepted Kyrkelevyngton, in the diocese of Carlisle, value 42l. Dispensation, at the request of the king, whose clerk he is, to retain the same.
Kal. Aug. Groseau. (f. 137d.)	To Arnald, cardinal of St. Marcellus. Faculty to receive from Simon de Fresingfeld, or his proctor, his resignation of the perpetual vicarage of Finchingfeld, in the diocese of London, value 8l., and to give it to Theobald de Goldington, rector of Cherleton by Dover, value 100l. residence in the vicarage not being required.
2 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 140d.)	To John de Sutton, canon of Lincoln. He has had an indult to enjoy the fruits of Twyford, in the diocese of Lincoln, and other benefices while at a university for three years, and then got a dispensation to accept the church of Warcsop, in the diocese of York, but was not ordained priest until two years after the said term of three years. Dispensation to retain the same, and accept another benefice.
8 Id. Aug. Groseau. (f. 143.)	To Master Ralph de Lalee. He was successively rector of Norton in Hales, in the diocese of Lichfield, and of Stylton, in that of Lincoln, and, after dispensation, obtained Stistode, in that of London, whose value together amounts to 32l. Dispensation to retain the same, and accept another, value 30l. he being also canon and prebendary of St. Chad's, Shrewsbury.
Ibid. (f. 143d.)	To Helias de Whatley. He was successively rector of Cavenbi, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 100s. and resigning it after four years, of Stoke, in the diocese of Norwich, value 16 marks, and on resigning this, of Malteby, in the diocese of York, value 50 marks, and of Sudbrok, in that of Lincoln, value 18 marks. Dispensation to retain the same, and to accept another benefice value 35l.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 143d.)	To Stephen de Brawode. He was successively rector of Tibbeshulf, in the diocese of Coventry, of Alfynton and of Cherletton, in that of Exeter, their value together being 31 marks. Dispensation to retain the same, and on resigning one of them to accept another of like value.
Ibid. (f. 144.)	To Robert de Fuldon, rector of All Saints, Sniterton, in the diocese of Norwich, value 20l. Dispensation to retain the same together with that of Blofeld, in the said diocese.
Ibid.	To John de Framelingham, rector of Ersham, in the diocese of Norwich, value 23l. Dispensation to accept an additional benefice value 20l.
5 Kal. July. Groseau. (f. 144d.)	To Thomas called ‘Lepoer,’ and Joan daughter of John Galfridi, his wife. Dispensation to remain in the marriage which they contracted, not knowing that Joan was related in the third and fourth degree of kindred to Joan de Wytefeld, Thomas’ first wife.
3 Kal. July. Groseau. (f. 144d.)	To John de Sculton, rector of Ardulfle, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 6 marks and a half. Dispensation to accept an additional benefice, value 40l.
3 Id. July. Groseau. (f. 145d.)	To Master Richard called ‘Wodelok,’ nephew of Henry bishop of Winchester. He is rector of Freshwater, Wensington, and Werewelle, in the diocese of Winchester. Dispensation, at the king's request, to accept one or more benefices to the value of 100l. he having also a benefice called Hychne (Itchen Abbas), in the monastery of the nuns of St. Mary's, Winton.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 147d.)	To Alan de Ely, archdeacon of Sudbury and rector of Blicling, in the diocese of Norwich, which he holds by papal dispensation. Dispensation to accept an additional benefice, value 40 marks.
Ibid.	To Simon de Ely, archdeacon of Suffolk. Dispensation to accept an additional benefice value 20l.
Ibid.	To John de Stanton, successively rector of Herlawe, in the diocese of London, value 20 marks, and of Counede, in that of Coventry and Lichfield, value 20l. Dispensation to retain the same, and on resigning either to accept another of like value.
3 Id. July. Groseau. (f. 151.)	To Roger de Labehere, of illegitimate birth, being the son of his father's stepmother, rector of Kinewarton and Overton, in the dioceses of Worcester and Winchester. Dispensation, at the request of the bishop of Winchester, whose clerk he is, to accept another benefice, although he has the dominical tithes of the manor of Nothangre, in the parish of Kingsclere, in the diocese of Winchester.
4 Kal. July. Groseau. (f. 151.)	To William de Culfo, of illegitimate birth, rector of Alfleton, in the diocese of Norwich, value 10l. Dispensation to accept another benefice of like value.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 151.)	To Master Thomas de Upton. Absolution from any sentence he may have incurred as canon and steward of the collegiate church of Wingham, in the diocese of Canterbury, by nonobservance of the statutes of archbishop John, with dispensation to him to retain also the rectory of Adesham.
Ibid. (f. 151d.)	To Hervey Walteri de Stanton, successively rector of Verketon, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 17 marks, and of Melles, in that of Norwich, value 15 marks. Dispensation to retain the same, and on resigning either of them, to accept another value 20l.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 153.)	To John de Colcestria, successively rector of Tendringe, in the diocese of London, value 10 marks, and of St. Peter's, Colchester, in value 4 marks. Dispensation to accept also an additional benefice value 20 marks.
Ibid.	To William de Melefort, successively rector of Tollisberi, in the diocese of London, value 20l. and archdeacon of Colchester. Dispensation to retain the same.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 162.)	To Peter de Estona. He is already dispensed on account of illegitimacy, and was successively rector of Eccleshale, and, on resigning it, of Berneye, value 8 marks, in the dioceses of Worcester and Norwich, and has been presented to Chayham, in the diocese of Winchester, value 35 marks. Dispensation to retain the same, and on resigning either, to accept another, value 40 marks.
Ibid. (f. 163.)	To Robert de Bluntesdon, successively rector of Skyrkenbeck and of Burton-on-Trent, in the diocese of York, value 26l. and prebendary of Northnewenton in Wilton. Dispensation to retain the same, and on resigning one of the churches to accept another, value 10 marks more than the one resigned.
Non. July. Groseau. (f. 164.)	To Thomas son of William de Grandisono, knight, not ordained, and under age. Dispensation, at his father's request, to hold a canonry of Lincoln, with expectation of a dignity in the same.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 164d.)	To William de Bevercote. He was successively rector of Segbroke, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 10l. and of Tuxford, in that of York, whereupon he resigned Segbroke and accepted St. Peter's, Northampton, whose fruits, together with those of Tuxford, amount to 40l. Dispensation to retain the same.
Ibid.	To Thomas Neyrnut, successively rector of Pichelestorn, value 11l. and of Fletemersthon, value 5l. in the diocese of Lincoln. Dispensation to retain the same.
Ibid.	To Walter de Alba Marka. He is already dispensed on account of illegitimacy, and perpetual vicar of Coctenia, and, on resigning it, accepted the rectory of Aysschpirton, both in the diocese of Exeter, value 14½ marks. Dispensation to retain the same.
Non. July. Groseau. (f. 171d.)	To William le Blund of Aure, of the diocese of Hereford. At the request of William de Grandisono, knight, the office of notary public is conferred on him, he being the knight's clerk.
Ibid.	To John son of William de Grandisono. Suppletion, at his father's request, of the absence of mention of his defect of age in the letters of papal provision to him of the archdeaconry of Nottingham.
Ibid. (f. 172.)	To John son of the same William de Grandisono, canon of York. He has been dispensed so as to hold benefices to the amount of 300 marks, and obtained the church of Lanpaderwaur, in the diocese of St. Davids. Dispensation, at his father's request, to retain this and his other benefices which do not exceed the said amount.
Ibid.	To Thomas son of William de Grandisono, canon of Lincoln. Dispensation to retain the church of Chelesfield, in the diocese of Rochester.
Ibid. (f. 175.)	To William de Grandisono, knight. Indult to have divine offices celebrated privately in his chapel for three years, during time of interdict, he having already had an indult for the like period.
Ibid.	To John son of William de Grandisono. Indult, at his father's request, to visit his archdeaconry of Nottingham by deputy for three years, and receive procurations.
	Concurrent mandate to Henry and Ralph, priors respectively of Bermondesey and Holy Trinity, in the dioceses of Winchester and London, and to John de Cosironne, canon of Hereford.
5 Kal. Sept. Groseau. (f. 181.)	To the prior of St. Mary's de Ponte [Fermoy], in the diocese of Cloyne. Mandate to lay hands on William Otorpe, perpetual vicar of St. Mary's, Souvachgowyn, in the said diocese, alleged to have forged papal letters, and if he has done so, to keep him in prison on short commons of bread and water; revoking whatever has been done by virtue of the said forged letters.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 190d.)	To Robert de Croyland, rector of Undele and Peykirke, in the diocese of Lincoln. Dispensation to accept an additional benefice value 30l.
9 Kal. Oct. Groseau. (f. 192.)	To Berard de Kirkebiri. Indult, at the request of the king, whose almoner he is, to enjoy the fruits of his perpetual vicarage of Northon, in the diocese of Durham, and other benefices for three years, while engaged in the king's service.
	Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Worcester, the abbot of Westminster, and Master Roger de Wedale, canon of Dunblane.
3 Id July. Groseau. (f. 194d.)	To John, archbishop of Dublin. Faculty to appoint fit persons to benefices of his diocese, any statutes, or papal indults to the contrary notwithstanding.
Ibid. (f. 195.)	To the same. Power to appoint and induct persons into benefices in his diocese that are in the gift of the pope.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to absolve persons of his diocese who in the frequent fights that go on there have been guilty of wounding or killing, and thereby have incurred sentences from which they could ordinarily be freed only by going to the pope. Satisfaction for injuries is to be duly made.
Ibid.	To the same. Indult, in consideration of his arduous occupations, and the disturbed state of his diocese, to visit it by deputy for three years, and to receive visitation fees.
	Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of York and the bishops of Norwich and Meath.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to confer the office of notary public on three persons.
Ibid.	To the same. Indult that no papal delegate shall issue sentence of excommunication against him for five years.
3 Id. July. Groseau. (f. 196d.)	Statute establishing a university of scholars in Dublin, in whatever science and faculty, in which masters and scholars shall respectively teach and learn in the said faculties. The counsel and consent of the archbishop's suffragans is to be obtained. In the archbishop's petition, on which this statute is founded, it is stated that doctors and. bachelors in theology, and masters in grammar or arts, have no university of scholars in Ireland, West Scotland, or Norway, so that in these parts there are few literate persons.
Ibid. (f. 197d.)	To John, archbishop of Dublin. Faculty to dispose of his personal property by will.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 199.)	To Robert de Bardelbi. He was successively rector of Sandehurst and Dodington, in the dioceses of Canterbury and Ely, value 90 marks, which he holds by papal dispensation, and canon and prebendary of York, value 10l. and of Suthmalling, in the diocese of Chichester, value 30 marks, which he has accepted since the dispensation. Dispensation to retain the same, together with another benefice value 50l.
8 Kal. Oct. Caron, Carpentras. (f. 202.)	To Richard de Chadesley. Contirmation of the rectory of Lamore, in the diocese of Lincoln, value 17l. to which, on its voidance by the death of Valentine, he was instituted by John bishop of Lincoln, on the presentation of Peter de Torniaco, prior of Deerhurst, in the diocese of Worcester, but afterwards the abbot of St. Denys, Paris, asserted that the said priory was subject to him, and thereupon deprived and excommunicated the said prior.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 202d.)	To Peter de Estona. He is already dispensed on account of illegitimacy, and was rector of Eccleshale, which he resigned, and of Berney, value 8 marks, in the dioceses of Worcester and Norwich, he having since obtained the church of Chayham, in the diocese of Winchester, value 35 marks. Dispensation to retain the same, and on resigning either to accept a benefice value 40 marks.
8 Id. Aug. Groseau. (f. 203.)	To Philip de Varlee. He was successively rector of Fruseby, and, being ordained subdeacon, of Clopton, in the diocese of Lincoln, and then held also a perpetual portion in the collegiate church of St. Chad, Shrewsbury, the value of these amounting to 25l. Dispensation to retain the same, and on resigning either of the churches to accept another.
Ibid.	To Gilbert de Wygeton. He was successively rector of Berkinggecherche, in the diocese of London, value 9 marks, which he resigned, he not being ordained priest, and then rector of Northmimmes, in that of Lincoln, value 25 marks. Dispensation to retain the same, and to accept another benefice value 10 marks.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 205.)	To Ralph de Stokes Daubeneye. He was rector of Ufforde, in the diocese of Lincoln, and was dispensed so as to hold another benefice value 30l. and, on resigning other benefices unlawfully held by him, rector of Lilleford in the same diocese. Ufforde had been declared to be of the value of 10l. when it was worth 5 marks more, and he had also obtained the church of Adele, in the diocese of York, which he resigned. Dispensation to retain Ufforde and Lilleford, and to accept another benefice value 30l. together with canonries and prebends of York and Ripon.
7 Kal. Mar. Vienne. (f. 211.)	To the abbot and convent of St. Mary's le Bec, in the diocese of Rouen. Grant of certain priories in that diocese, and in Evreux, in consideration that so much of their property lies in England, whence by reason of the wars between the two realms it is of little use to them.
	Concurrent mandate to three persons named.
2 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 213.)	To Galhard de Mota. Provision of the canonry, prebend, and archdeaconry of Oxford, in the church of Lincoln, void by the death of Master Gilbert de Segrave, who died at Chateau St. Symphorian, in the diocese of Lyons, less than two days’ journey from Vienne, where the pope then was; with dispensation to him to hold the precentorship of Chichester and other benefices out of England.
	Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of Narbonne and two others named.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 215d.)	To the bishop of Durham. Faculty to confer the office of notary public on two persons.
2 Non. July. Bordeaux. (f. 222.)	To Henry son of John de Hastinges, lord of Berghevenni, knight. Provision of a canonry of London, with reservation of a prebend.
	Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Worcester, William archdeacon of Gloucester, and another named.
6 Id. June. Groseau. (f. 222d.)	To Roger de Wingefeld. He, by a dispensation given by the abbot of Waltham, by papal faculty, at the request of Aymer de Valentia, earl of Pembroke, to two of his clerks to hold benefices to the amount of 200 marks, obtained the rectories of Wetheryngsete and Sutton, in the diocese of Norwich, in addition to that of Brynton, in the diocese of Lincoln. Roger when nominated was not a clerk of the said earl, and he received little from the two benefices, the bishop of Norwich claiming the first year's fruits. The taxed value of the three does not exceed 62l. 13s. 4d., but the true value exceeds 200 marks. Dispensation to retain the same.
8 Id. Aug. Groseau. (f. 222d.)	To Bertram de Verduno, successively rector of Boseworth, value 60l. and of Lutterworth, value 20l. in the diocese of Lincoln. Dispensation to accept an additional benefice value 40 marks.
7 Kal. Aug. Groseau. (f. 223d.)	To John, bishop of Lincoln. He having been excused by reason of his age from coming to the council, and it having been asserted that, as he could ride about in England, his not coming to the council was a piece of contumacy, for which he incurred ecclesiastical sentences, the pope declares that his absence is allowed for whatever cause, and that the said sentences do not affect him.
Ibid.	The like declaration touching Simon, bishop of Salisbury.

Curial Letters.



2 Id. May. Romans, Vienne. (f. 233.)	To Arnald, cardinal of St. Prisca's, and Arnald, bishop of Poitiers. They are appointed nuncios for England, and are ordered to foster and preserve the peace of the realm, faculties being given them to relax oaths, enforce obedience by ecclesiastical censures, and grant necessary dispensations. [Benedictine edition, 8786.]
Ibid.	Mandate to the said nuncios to discharge the office with which they are entrusted. [Ibid. 8787.]
10 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 233d.)	To all prelates, secular and regular. Monition and mandate to furnish the said cardinal nuncio with all things necessary for his safe conduct. [Ibid. 8788.]
Ibid.	To the said cardinal Arnald. Faculty to compel nobles, castellans, and governors of cities to grant him a safe conduct.
Ibid.	To the same. Full authority and jurisdiction touching the particular as well as the general acts of his mission.
Ibid.	To the same. Indult to celebrate high mass before daylight.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to absolve and dispense in necessary cases.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to convoke prelates, secular and regular, for the despatch of business.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to absolve those who have laid violent hands on prelates and clerks.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to commute vows, except those of entering religion, of continence, and of pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to bestow benefices and dignities on his clerks.
Ibid.	To the same. Authority to travel with an equipage of whatever extent may be suitable and useful.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to absolve and dispense those who by non-observance of ecclesiastical statutes have incurred excommunication.
10 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 234d.)	To the same. Faculty to grant dispensations for nonresidence to such of his clerks as being beneficed are engaged in his service.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to grant dispensations to clerks of illegitimate birth that they may be ordained and hold a benefice.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty, in absence of the papal delegates, to absolve those who have been excommunicated by the said delegates.
Ibid. (f. 235.)	To the same. Authority to relax one year and forty days of enjoined penance on those who attend colloquies and congregations held by him.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to dispense regulars and seculars from irregularity contracted by them in being ordained or ministering when under ecclesiastical sentence.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to dispense those who in ignorance have received orders from excommunicate archbishops and bishops.
Ibid.	To the clerks and others in the service of the same cardinal. Faculty to dispose of their personal property by will.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to enforce by ecclesiastical censure satisfaction for injuries done to himself or those engaged in his service.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to dispense those who may have contracted irregularity in the discharge of orders given them by him.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to cite prelates, secular and regular, and any ecclesiastics to appear before the pope within a given term.
Ibid.	To the same. Authority to dispense religious guilty of simony.
Ibid. (f. 235d.)	To the same. Faculty to celebrate divine offices privately in time of interdict.
6 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 235d.)	To the same. Faculty to absolve, enjoin penance, and dispense, in necessary cases.
7 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 235d.)	To the same. Faculty to grant such relaxation of sentences and make such orders as may be necessary in the cases of nobles who have been excommunicated by prelates of the realm, the malice of the said prelates being restrained.
10 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 235d.)	To the same. Faculty to bestow the office of notary public on four persons.
6 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 235d.)	The like to Arnald bishop of Poitiers, papal nuncio.
Ibid.	To Arnald, cardinal of St. Prisca's, vice-chancellor of the Roman church, papal nuncio. Mandate to punish forgers of papal letters, and to revoke whatever has been done by authority of the said letters. [Benedictine edition, 8815.]
5 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 235d.)	To the same. Faculty to revoke and annul any statutes and ordinances made by the nobles of the realm against the king. [Ibid. 8816.]
6 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 236.)	To the same. Faculty to receive resignations of benefices from persons who wish to make an exchange, and to induct and defend them in possession of the benefices exchanged.
10 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 236.)	To the same. Faculty to make necessary ordinances touching the Cistercian order, of which he is a member, whose abbots in England procure in dishonest ways that they shall not be obliged to attend the general chapter of the order. [Ibid. 8818.]
2 Id. May. Romans. (f. 236.)	To the said nuncios. Licence, if they are unable to enter the realm, to exercise the powers given them while resident in France or other neighbouring countries.
10 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 236d.)	To cardinal Arnald. Faculty to receive procurations during his mission, whether he be absent or present, from all prelates secular and regular of the realm.
Ibid.	To the same. Faculty to compel the said prelates to contribute in procurations due to him.
6 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 236d.)	To the same. Mandate to defend Bertrand Calhau, citizen of Bordeaux, sent to the pope by the king on the business of the peace between him and the nobles, from any injury or interference while going or coming on his mission.
	The like, on behalf of Masters Walter de Maydestain, canon of York, and Stephen, rector of Litelebiri, in the diocese of London.
11 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 237.)	To Master William Testa. Mandate to pay to cardinal Arnald, and to bishop Arnald, the sum allotted for their expenses while engaged on their mission in England.
6 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 237.)	To Arnald, bishop of Poitiers, papal nuncio. Commission to receive resignations of benefices from his clerks and others who may wish to exchange them, and to induct and defend them in possession of the same.
5 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 238.)	To Raymund, cardinal of New St. Mary's. Indult to visit his archdeaconries of Salisbury and Leicester by deputy, and to receive procurations.
	Concurrent mandate to the abbot of St. Mary's, Leicester, and two others named.
14 Kal. July. Groseau. (f. 238d.)	To cardinal Arnald. Faculty to enjoin the Friars Preachers and Friars Minors in England to give him all possible help in his mission.
5 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 240d.)	To the archbishop of York, and the bishops of Toulouse and London. Mandate to help cardinal Raymund in receiving the fruits of his benefices, about which he has been molested.
5 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 241d.)	To cardinal Raymund. Indult to receive the fruits of his benefices being non-resident, with exemption to him from the duty of ministering in the same.
	Concurrent mandate to the abbot of St. Mary's, Leicester, and two others named.
1312. 11 Kal. Oct. Groseau. (f. 247.)	To cardinal Arnald. Faculty to receive procurations from prelates, secular and regular, of the realms of England and Scotland, and the provinces of Ireland and Wales, for the support of his mission in England.
Ibid.	To all prelates, secular and regular, of the realm. Monition and mandate to pay procurations to the said cardinal.
10 Kal. June. Groseau. (f. 251.)	To cardinal Arnald. Faculty to compel all prelates, secular and regular, of the realms of England and Scotland, and the provinces of Ireland and Wales, to pay him procurations.
Ibid.	The like to the same, touching contributions due to him.