Volume XXIX: 6 Innocent VI

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6 Innocent VI

1358. (f. 4d.)
Roll of Confirmations:—
For confirmation of the collation by the ordinary to William de Fores, advanced in canon law, of the deanery of Caithness, value, on account of wars, no more than 15 marks, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of Brechin, the hospital of Caithness, and a canonry of Moray, with expectation of a prebend, from all which he gets only 8 marks.
Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. Feb.
Ibid.
For confirmation of the collation by the ordinary to John de Loncford of the archdeaconry of Caithness.
Granted. Dated as above.
For confirmation of the collation by the ordinary to John de Aberbrotht of the chancellorship of Ross.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 6.)
For confirmation to William de Rothwell of the archdeaconry of Essex, value 30l. notwithstanding that he has canonries and prebends of Lincoln and the chapel royal, Westminster, and the church of Potterespirie. Granted. Dated as above.
For confirmation to Roger de Inkpenne, B.C.L. of illegitimate birth, of the church of Stoke in Tynhyde, value 8l. given him by the bishop of Exeter. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 22.)
William, bishop of Tusculum. On behalf of John de Lindelay, of the diocese of York, for the canonry and prebend of St. Patrick's, Dublin, void by the death of William de Kellesey.
Granted. Avignon, 13 Kal. Mar.
Ibid.
Hugh Pelegrini, treasurer of Lichfield. On behalf of his nephew, John de Sancto Claro, for the canonry and prebend of Lichfield, void by the resignation of Raymund de Sancto Claro.
Granted, Dated as above.
(f. 24.)
Richard Michel, nephew of the bishop of Ely. For the church of Pulham, in the said bishop's gift, void by the death of William de Kellesey, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of London, and is litigating about the church of Elm in the diocese of Ely, which he is ready to resign. Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Feb.
(f. 27.)
For an indulgence of two years and two quadragene to those who visit the hospital of St. Thomas the Martyr, Southwark, at Christmas, Easter, and on the feasts of the Blessed Virgin and SS. Peter and Paul, and lend a helping hand to the sustentation of the hospital.
Granted for one year and forty days. Avignon, 5 Id. Feb.
(f. 37.)
Richard Young. For confirmation to him of the vicarage of St. Mary's, Sandwich, which he got in exchange for that of Bethersdene in the same diocese, he being of illegitimate birth, and dispensed so as to hold one benefice only, and for a further dispensation to hold an additional benefice. Granted. Avignon, 4 Id. Feb.
(f. 53d.)
Hugh Pelegrini, papal collector in England. On behalf of his kinsman, Pontius de Vereriis, for a canonry of either York or Salisbury, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Walpoul in the diocese of Norwich.
Granted in London. Avignon, 10 Kal. Mar.
(f. 55.)
H. duke of Lancaster. On behalf of William Pentin, priest, licentiate in laws, for a canonry of Vannes, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, 10 Kal. Mar.
(f. 62d.)
Taillarand, bishop of Albano. On behalf of Edward de Cherdestoke, priest, domestic of the bishop of Winchester, the king's chancellor, for the canonry and prebend of Carleton with Thurleby in Lincoln, void by the resignation of William de Walecote, notwithstanding that he has the church of Rympton, and a canonry of Wilton, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, Kal. Mar.
(f. 76d.)
William de Esenden, scholar of canon and civil law. For the canonry and prebend of Ripon, value 5l. void by the consecration of Bertrand de Cardilaco, bishop of Montauban, notwithstanding that he has the church of Pokebroke in the diocese of Lincoln, and has papal provision of a canonry and prebend of Llandewebrevy.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Mar.
(f. 77d.)
Simon Blake. For the canonry and prebend of Irseken in Glasgow, with the sacristy annexed, which he accepted on their voidance by the death of John Fleming, notwithstanding that he has the church of Fethyrkenne in the diocese of St. Andrews, or that William, bishop of Glasgow, detains the said canonry, prebend, and sacristy, and has frivolously appealed to the apostolic see. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 78d.)
David Dencort, of the diocese of Emly, scholar of canon and civil law. For the canonry and prebend of Dysert in Limerick, value 3 marks, void by the promotion of Stephen de Valle to the deanery of the same, notwithstanding that he has the vicarage of Kildim in the same diocese, value 2 marks 10s. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 79d.)
William Coke, of Haverford. For the precentorship of Aberwyly, void by reason that David de Sancto Claro had held it, together with the church of Lampetit Cawaunt Stephin in the diocese of St. Davids for four years without papal dispensation. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 80d.)
Geoffrey Jordan. For the canonry and prebend of Llannarth in Llandewebrevy, value 10l. void for so long that it has lapsed to the apostolic see. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 81d.)
John Russell, priest. For the church of Little Kinekell in the diocese of Lincoln, void by reason that Stephen de Gersington has, by papal authority, obtained the church of Gersington in the said diocese.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 82.)
Philip Braybrok, of the diocese of Ferns. For the precentorship of Emly, value 100s. void by reason that Adam Cradok has held it for three years, together with the church of Neutoun Olethane, in the diocese of Cloyne, without dispensation. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
John Galtrim, doctor of medicine, of the diocese of Meath. For the canonry and prebend of Thagin in Ferns. Clement VI. on the election of John Esmond to that see, which was reserved to the pope, appointed to it William Carneys, and gave to Esmond the said canonry and prebend, void by the death of John Sutton, but before he got possession of them he obtained the see of Emly. The canonry and prebend being thus void, Galtrim prays for them, although Robert Grimston has held them for three years, and notwithstanding that he has the church of Kilwelahg in the diocese of Meath, value 3 marks.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 84.)
Robert Odin, canon of Limerick, scholar of canon and civil law. For the treasurership of Limerick, void by the death of Adam Hunt.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 84d.)
Matthew Blake, priest, of the diocese of Moray. For the church of Conweth in the diocese of St. Andrews, void by the death of Thomas de Kynymneth, papal chaplain, notwithstanding that be has the church of Alveth in the diocese of Aberdeen. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 91.)
Guy Malab[ayla]. On behalf of William de Tyderley, clerk of the bishop of Winchester, for a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Exeter, notwithstanding that he has the church of Bodecleye, and canonries and prebends of Wells and Landewebrevi.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Id. Mar.
(f. 100d.)
Llewelin, bishop of St. Asaph. Whereas his predecessor John left the greater part of his goods to the church of St. Asaph, some ministers of the prince of Wales, pretending that no Welsh bishop can, by ancient custom, make a will without leave of the prince, seized them. Now since this custom is rather a corruption, the pope is prayed to exhort and warn the prince to return the said goods.
Let the prince be written to by a close letter. Avignon, 13 Kal. April.
(f. 102.)
Master Robert de Middelond, S.T.P. For a canonry of Lincoln, or of St. Davids, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the treasurership of Exeter, about which he is litigating, and a canonry and prebend of Wells, value 8 marks, and provision of a canonry and prebend of Exeter, from which he has been expelled by one of the king's clerks, and he fears that he can get no remedy.
Granted. Avignon, 13 Kal. April.
(f. 102.)
A certain powerful man contracted marriage with a great and powerful lady, knowing that she was related in the third degree of kindred to a woman whom he had carnally known. As scandal would arise if they were separated, inasmuch as both ladies are of the magnates of the realm, and it is expedient that the matter should be secret and not published by letters or otherwise, the pope is prayed to commit the matter verbally to the cardinal of Albano for dispensation.
Committed to the cardinal, who in his conscience is to dispense the parties, and impose a penance. The pope wills that if the wife predeceases, the husband is to remain unmarried. Avignon, 4 Non. April.
(f. 106.)
Thomas de Clipston, D.C.L. For the office of the chapel or altar of St. Peter in Lincoln cathedral, void by the death of William de Burton, notwithstanding that he expects a benefice in the gift of the archbishop of York. Granted. Avignon, 8 Id. April.
(f. 120d.)
Simon de Sudbury, auditor of causes of the papal palace. On behalf of his clerk, (Bartholomew) Sydey, for the church of Slingsby, in the diocese of York, void by the death of John Lyoun, who died in the petitioner's lodging (hospitio) at the Roman court, notwithstanding that he has the rural deanery of Hunilierd in the diocese of Norwich, value 50s. Granted. Avignon, 3 Non. May.
Ibid.
Roger de Sutton, D.C.L. For the church of Slingsby, value 20 marks, void by the death of John Lyons at the Roman court, notwithstanding that he expects a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Peterborough. Granted. Avignon, 3 Non. May.
(f. 134d.)
Queen Philippa. For confirmation to her clerk, Richard de Aston, canon of London, of the prebend of Finesbury, alias Haliwell, void by the death of John Coke. Granted. Avignon, 3 Id. May.
(f. 139.)
John Barnet, archdeacon of London. For confirmation of the exchange, by the ordinary's authority, of the said archdeaconry for the church of Westwell, and a canonry and prebend of Lichfield, which he formerly had, notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of London, and a prebend of Norton in the diocese of Durham.
Granted. Avignon, Id. May.
(f. 144d.)
William, bishop of Winchester. Whereas his clerk, John de Blebiri, obtained, under authority of the ordinary, the canonry and prebend of Netherbury in Salisbury, by exchange with Robert de Bourton for a benefice called the office of the diaconate in the monastery of Wilton, and fears that the same were reserved to the pope, the bishop prays for confirmation of the exchange, notwithstanding that John has the church of Steepellangeford in the said diocese and has papal provision of the deanery and a prebend of Beverley.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 9 Kal. June.
(f. 146.)
Hugh Pelegrini, papal nuncio. On behalf of his kinsman, Pontius de Vereriis, of the diocese of Cahors, who has long served him in his mission, for the canonry and prebend of Wells, void by the death of John Coke, treasurer of London, notwithstanding that he has the church of Walpoul, in the diocese of Norwich, and a canonry of London, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 157d.)
Whereas Thomas de Bretevil and William Antonii resigned respectively the church of Loughborough, and the perpetual vicarage of St. Michael's, Coventry, in order to exchange them, they pray for provision of the same. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 7 Kal. June.
(f. 162.)
Thomas, bishop of Lismore. Whereas Walter Reve, dean of Waterford, was elected on the death of Adam Lok, and confirmed by the ordinary, and has held the office for seven years, its value being 10 marks, the bishop prays for confirmation of the same, notwithstanding any reservation made by Clement VI.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 4 Kal. June.
(f. 168.)
Walter King. For the church of Codington in the diocese of Lichfield, value 10 marks, void by reason that John Charnes has obtained that of Burton. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 4 Non. June.
(f. 183d.)
Walter de Baketon, M.A. bachelor of canon law. For confirmation to him of the church of Chertham, in the diocese of Canterbury, notwithstanding that he has that of Wittrichesham.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, Kal. June.
(f. 184.)
John de Sculthorp. Whereas in the time of Clement VI. he obtained the deanery of Chester by authority of the ordinary, and after holding it five years exchanged it for the church of Merlawe, which he held for two years, and then exchanged it for the archdeaconry of Chichester, which he has held for one year; he prays for confirmation of the said exchanges. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 186d.)
Saladin de Fallecis, canon of Salisbury Whereas he obtained the canonry, with expectation of a prebend, and has accepted the prebend void by the death of John de Witchurch, he prays for confirmation of the same. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 189d.)
William Jordani, S.T.P. a Friar Preacher. For plenary indulgence at the hour of death to six persons to be named in the chancery.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 7 Kal. July.
(f. 190.)
John Gate, treasurer of Dublin. On behalf of his nephew Richard Gate, of the diocese of Lichfield, for the canonry and prebend of Cullen in Cloyne, value 5 marks, void by the consecration of Thomas Reve, bishop of Lismore, notwithstanding that he has the canonry and prebend of Typerkenny in St. Patrick's, Dublin, value 12 florins.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 4 Non. June.
(f. 192.)
Thomas, bishop of Lismore. For an indulgence of one year and forty days to those who visit his cathedral, the see having suffered by hostile attacks, on the feast of the patron St. Cartagus, and at Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost, and who lend a helping hand to the fabric of the same. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 9 Kal. July.
(f. 196d.)
Henry de Bagworth, B.C.L. For a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Chalghton, in the diocese of Winchester, value, less a pension of 9 marks, 20l. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 7 Kal. July.
(f. 199.)
Raynald, cardinal of St. Adrian's. On behalf of his chaplain and proctor in the deanery of Salisbury, Philip Bernardini of Florence, doctor of canon law, for the canonry and prebend of Uppebury in Yetminster (Vatemynstre), void by the resignation of Henry de Walton, notwithstanding that he has the church of Chilbolton, in the diocese of Winchester. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 203.)
Peter Francisci. Whereas he has resigned the hospital of St. Wulstan, Worcester, he prays the pope to give it to John de Hareswell, B.C.L. notwithstanding that he has a canonry and prebend of St. Martin's, London, and the archdeaconry of Worcester, out of which he fears he shall be turned on the termination of a suit in the papal court.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 5 Kal. July.
(f. 206d.)
On the part of David, king of Scotland, and of the bishops, prelates, barons, and magnates of that realm:—
King David and William, bishop of St. Andrews. Whereas the bishop appropriated to the cathedral, which had suffered from the sea and from storms, the church of Inchethore, with the chapel of Kymard, which belonged to his income, he prays for confirmation of the same.
Let the donation be exhibited in the chancery, and, if reasonable, be confirmed. Villeneuve by Avignon, 5 Kal. July.
William, earl of Fife. Whereas between him and David de Berclay, donsel, of the diocese of Brechin, and their relations and friends, there have been killings and woundings, and in order to still the discords, they have made a treaty of marriage between David and Elizabeth, daughter of the earl, who are related in the fourth degree of kindred, he prays for a dispensation.
Granted. Dated as above.
The same. For a portable altar. Granted. Dated as above.
King David. On behalf of his chaplain, Richard Ellisworth, of the diocese of Ely, for a benefice in the gift of the archbishop of Canterbury. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 209.)
Ralph, archbishop of Cashel, present at the Roman court. Whereas the priory of St. Catherine's, Waterford, became void in the time of the pestilence, that is in June 1349, by the death of prior Philip, the pope is prayed to make provision of it to David, canon of the same. The petition is dated Avignon, 21 June.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 4 Non. July.
(f. 219.)
Ralph, archbishop of Cashel; John, bishop of Ardfert (Wrtforten); Stephen, bishop of Limerick; John, bishop of Emly; Thomas, bishop of Killaloe; Richard, bishop of Kilfenora. Whereas Master John Ogrady, B.C.L. of the diocese of Killaloe, son of a sub-deacon, was dispensed so as to be ordained and hold a benefice, they pray for a further dispensation, that he may be elected to the episcopal dignity.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 16 Kal. Aug.
(f. 223d.)
William de Wykham, rector of Pulham, in the diocese of Norwich. Whereas provision of the said church was made to him by the ordinary, but, on its voidance by the consecration of Michael, bishop of London, it was reserved to the pope, he prays for provision of it.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 8 Id. July.
(f. 232.)
William de Rimington, monk of Salley, of illegitimate birth, instructed in philosophy and theology. For dispensation to be promoted to any dignity, even the abbatial.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 7 Kal. Aug.
Ibid.
The same. For plenary remission at the hour of death to twelve persons, benefactors of the Cistercian oratory of Whalley, in the diocese of Lichfield. Granted. Dated as above.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of William de Whalley, B.A. a married clerk, for the office of notary. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 235.)
John Useflete, rector of St. Nicholas in the Shambles, London. He, being already dispensed by John XXII. on account of illegitimacy, prays for a further dispensation to hold an additional benefice.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, Kal. Aug.
(f. 245d.)
John Argruffithduy, skilled in canon law. For a canonry of Bangor, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Gunenysgor, in the diocese of St. Asaph, value 4 marks.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 13 Kal. Sept.
(f. 249d.)
Roll Of Exchanges:—
Whereas John Derbi and William Sugge resigned respectively the archdeaconry of Barnstaple, value 40 marks, and the church of Weston, in the diocese of Norwich, of like value, they pray for provision of the same, notwithstanding that William has the wardenship of the royal chapel of Windsor, and a canonry and prebend of Exeter, and a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Avignon, 4 Non. Sept.
(f. 256.)
Roll Of Confirmations:—
The acceptance by John Broclond of the church of Lansant, in the diocese of Exeter. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 257.)
The provision by Clement VI. to John, son of John de Aula of Schipedham, of the altar of St. Catherine in Beverley, void by the death of William de Abberwilz. Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 258d.)
John Mareschal, priest, John Hauke, clerk, Stephen atte Shirmark, and Joan his wife. For a plenary remission at the hour of death.
Granted. Avignon, Non. Sept.
(f. 266.)
Richard, archbishop of Armagh. On behalf of his clerk, John Kenan Meri, for the church of Kirkeliston, in the diocese of St. Andrews, void by the death of Robert de la Den at the Roman court.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 266d.)
Thomas de Bronwoen, M.A. and S.T.P. clerk of the archbishop of Armagh. For the archdeaconry of Lewes, void by the promotion of William de Loughborough to the treasurership of Chichester, void by the death of Stephen de Ketlisbury, notwithstanding that Thomas has a canonry of Salisbury, with expectation of a prebend.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Sept.
(f. 274d.)
William Trossel, lord of Kebbelisdon, knight and baron, of the diocese of Lichfield, for a portable altar. Cancelled.
Ibid.
The same. For plenary remission at the hour of death to himself and eight persons to be named in the chancery.
Granted. Avignon, 5 Id. Sept.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his brother, Waren Trossel, for a canonry of Lichfield, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Werningham, in the same diocese.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 277d.)
Arnald de Lebreto, knight. On behalf of William de Esinden, for a canonry of St. John's, Chester, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he expects a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Carlisle.
Granted. Dated as above.
(f. 278.)
William de Bohun, earl of Northampton. On behalf of his clerk, Sir Robert de Frome, for a canonry of Hereford, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has the church of Hampton in the same diocese, value 15 marks. Granted. Avignon, 8 Id. Sept.
(f. 286d.)
William de Dalton. For confirmation of the provision to him by the ordinary of the canonry and prebend of Torp in Ripon, by way of exchange with William de Cusantia of a canonry and prebend of Auckland, notwithstanding that he has the church of Haughton, in the diocese of Durham, and the canonry and prebend of Keten in Lincoln.
Granted, if no other has a claim. Avignon, 11 Kal. Oct.
(f. 287d.)
Whereas the pope, under date 16 Kal. May, An. 5, granted the petition of the bishop of Winchester on behalf of his treasurer, John de Blebury, for the canonry and prebend of Beverley, void by the death of Richard de Fereby, notwithstanding that he had the church of Brightewelle, and at the instance of the said John committed to a papal auditor the hearing of his cause against a certain Andrew, who had surreptitiously obtained the said canonry and prebend from Clement VI. and whereas the papal letters of provision of the same to John remain, at Andrew's instance, impounded in the papal chancery, so that Andrew obtained a sentence in his favour against John, who appealed to the pope, on which the cause was committed to another papal auditor, the pope is informed that Andrew then held a dignity with cure of souls, a church, three prebends, and had two expectations of dignities, offices, canonries, and prebends in York and London, whose value amounts to 5000 florins, and is prayed to order the said letters of provision to be expedited and sealed, or at least the appeal to be heard, the king of France having petitioned that information should be given touching the retention of the letters, which petition the pope granted viva voce.
The vice-chancellor is to see that justice is done. Avignon
, 8 Id. Sept.
Ibid.
Whereas the pope committed to a papal auditor, Master Aymeric Hugonis, the causes which John Hauk had against Thomas de Thorp, rector of Bradewater, in the diocese of Chichester, William Scordy, called ‘de Velgheten,’ priests, Thomas de Watton, clerk, and Juliana Yong, a nun, and others, touching spoliations, imprisonments, and other injuries suffered by him, and whereas the auditor excommunicated the said priests and clerk for contumacy in not appearing, the nun and the laymen being left out of the cause, and whereas John thereupon prayed that the said persons, who remained contumacious for five months, should be cited to the Roman court, the auditor, on the ground of insufficient powers, refused this prayer, whereupon the said persons and Juliana pursued John in a lay court, where excommunication is not recognised: he therefore prays the pope to order the said auditor, or his substitute, to proceed against the said excommunicate persons and Juliana, and to call in the aid of the secular arm, punishing them for their seizure of his benefices and for their contumacy.
Let the said Master Aymeric do what is reasonable. Avignon, Non. Sept.
(f. 288d.)
John Hytte, rector of Ohuriton Fypane (Cheriton Fitzpaine), in the diocese of Exeter. For licence to go to a university, and while there to be free from the obligation of residence in his benefice.
Granted. Avignon, 7 Id. Oct.
[A duplicate on f. 293d. in which the name is written Hitte, and the church, Ouriton, is cancelled.]
(f. 241.)
[bound out
of order.]
Richard, archbishop of Armagh. On behalf of his clerk, Peter de Stapilton, of the diocese of Durham, for the church of Leven in that of York, void by the promotion of Nicholas de Martefelde, who still detains the said church, to the subdeanery of Salisbury.
Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon, 19 Kal. Sept.
(f. 241d.)
Alexander Millok, for the canonry and prebend of Llandevaylok in Abirwyly, void for so long that they have devolved to the apostolic see. Granted. Villeneuve by Avignon,15 Kal. Sept.
(f. 297.)
John son of John de Aula of Schipedham, rector of Kemesing in the diocese of Rochester. For confirmation of the grant made to him by Clement VI. of the canonry and prebend of St. Catherine's altar in Beverley, void by the death of William de Awerwik, notwithstanding that he has also a canonry and prebend of St. Mary's, Shrewsbury.
Granted. Avignon, 6 Non. Oct.
(f. 305d.)
Richard la Vache, knight of the king's chamber. On behalf of his son, Philip la Vache, aged twelve, for a benefice value 30l. in the gift of the bishop of Lincoln. Granted. Avignon, 17 Kal. Nov.
Ibid.
The same. On behalf of his son, Edward la Vache, aged eleven, for a benefice value 40l. in the gift of the bishop of Salisbury.
Granted. Avignon, 17 Kal. Nov.
(f. 349d.)
Roll of Confirmations:—
The acceptance by Thomas de Clippeston, D.C.L. of the canonry and prebend of Ripon, void by the death of — Clavyle, notwithstanding that he has a suit in the Roman court about the office of St. Peter's chapel in Lincoln cathedral, and expects a benefice in the gift of the archbishop of York.
Granted. Avignon, 5 Kal. Jan.
Ibid.
The collation to William de Lougteburgh, D.C.L. of a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend, William having accepted the treasurership, value 70 marks, void by the death of Stephen Ketilbergh, between whom and Walter Gest, deceased, there was a suit pending in the Roman court touching the same, and notwithstanding that William has canonries and prebends of London and Crediton, and a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend. Granted. Dated as above.