Regesta 53: 1306-1307 | 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 53: 1306-1307', 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/pp16-22 [accessed 1 December 2024].

Regesta, Vol. LIII.

1 Clement V.

Curial Letters.



1306. 8 Kal. Nov. Bordeaux. (f. 2.)	To the firm of Spini, of Florence. Acquittance of sums received and paid over by them since the time of Boniface VIII. and among these of the old and new tenth of Ireland, amounting to 20,772 florins, and of the tenth taken in England.

Common Letters.



6 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 13.)	To John [Taaffe]. Appointment to the archbishopric of Armagh, void by the death of Nicholas, the election of Michael Maglachlyn, of the order of Friars Minors by the chapter not having been admitted by Benedict XI. and Denys, appointed by that pontiff, having resigned.
	Concurrent letters to the dean and chapter of Armagh, to the clergy of the diocese, to the suffragans, and to the king. [Theiner, 174.]
12 Kal. July. Bordeaux. (f. 15d.)	To the Premonstratensian abbot and convent of Lavendene. Grant of the church of Lathebury, in the diocese of Lincoln, which is of their advowson.
	Concurrent letter to the abbots of Wouburne and Selby, and the prior of Tikeford.
5 Non. July. Bordeaux. (f. 15d.)	To Master John de Sancto Claro, canon and prebendary of London, of illegimate birth. Reservation to hold two benefices in the diocese of York, value 100l. with dispensation to hold them together with the parish church of Fulham, and a canonry in the church of London.
	Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of York, the archdeacon of Nottingham, and Master Alan Venationis, master of the schools (scolastico) of Angers.
14 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 16.)	To William de Carletone, canon and prebendary of Wells, who holds by dispensation the churches of Bedington, Chalk, Creck, and Barham, in the dioceses of Winchester, Rochester, and Norwich, together with his canonry. Dispensation to hold also the church of Cave, in the diocese of York, that he may live as befits one of the king's clerks, and on resigning one of his benefices to accept another.
14 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 16d.)	To Robert de Donneburgge, rector of Werplesdone, in the diocese of Winchester. Dispensation to hold it together with that of Letchworthe, in the diocese of Lincoln, although not in priest's orders and on resigning either benefice to accept another.
1306. 14 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 16d.)	To William Gastelin, rector of Astone Clinton, in the diocese of Lincoln. Dispensation to hold one other benefice, and on resigning either to accept another.
12 Kal. May. Grandmont. (f. 20.)	To the archbishop of York. Indult to visit monasteries and all places and persons of his diocese, except the chapter, who claim exemption, the question pending between him and the church of Durham notwithstanding.
12 Kal. May. Grandmont. (f. 20.)	To the same. Faculty to induct six persons to one benefice apiece in his diocese.
6 Id. June. Bordeaux. (f. 20.)	Relaxation of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who shall visit the church of St. Paul, London, on the feasts of that saint, and relaxation of a hundred days of penance to such as shall go thither on the eight days following.
12 Kal. May. Grandmont. (f. 20d.)	To Robert de Bluntesdone, rector of Nowenton on Cotswolt, in the diocese of Worcester, value 15 marks. Provision, at the request of William, archbishop of York, of a prebendal portion in the monastery of Wilton, or reservation of the same if none is void at present.
12 Kal. May. Grandmont. (f. 20d.)	To R. bishop of London. Faculty to make provision to two persons of canonries and prebends in the church of London.
12 Kal. May. Grandmont. (f. 23.)	To the same. Faculty to make provision to two persons of one benefice apiece in his diocese, to the value of 100 marks.
10 Kal. Mar. St. Cyr. (f. 25.)	To Thomas de Cantebriggia. Provision of the rectory of Stretham, in the diocese of Ely, void by the resignation of John de Benstede, with dispensation to hold also the churches of Barnetone and Jakelee, in the dioceses of Ely and Lincoln.
11 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 26d.)	To Henry, earl of Lincoln, and Margaret his wife. Licence to have a chaplain in the chapel which they have built in honour of St. Mary and St. John Baptist, in the manor of Benedoune, in the diocese of Salisbury, who with consent of the abbess of Lakoc and the rector of Lakoc, shall celebrate divine service therein.
12 Kal. May. Grandmont. (f. 28.)	To R. bishop of London. Faculty to appoint fit persons to benefices in his diocese, of which the collation has lapsed to the apostolic see.
4 Id. Oct. Pessac. (f. 34d.)	To Richard de Sancto Leodegario, the pope's nephew. Provision, at the request of John de Haveringge, of the archdeaconry and a canonry and prebend of Dublin, void by the death, at the papal court, of Master John de Haveringge, with dispensation on account of his being about fifteen years of age, and having only the first tonsure.
	Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Winchester, the archbishop elect of Armagh, and Master Hugh Gerald, canon of Limoges, papal chaplain.
7 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 39d.)	To the abbots of St. Augustine, Canterbury, Westminster, and Bardeney. Mandate to protect John, bishop of Norwich, in receiving first fruits of benefices in his diocese, even against Robert, archbishop of Canterbury, who disputes his right.
7 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 41.)	To J. bishop elect of Norwich, and his successors. Grant, for the betterment of his income, of the church of Thornham, which is of his advowson, a suitable portion being assigned to a vicar.
15 Kal. Feb. Lyons. (f. 47d.)	To the archdeacon of Buckingham, the precentor of Salisbury, and Master Bartholomew de Ferentino, canon of London. Mandate touching the complaint of Master Anthony de Laveza, chaplain of Luke, cardinal of St. Mary's in Via Lata. Anthony states that provision had been made to him by apostolic authority of a canonry and prebend of Wells; that he designated Francis his brother, proctor, and Master B. archdeacon of Exeter, sub-delegate of the executor granted to him by the apostolic see in this matter; that the said sub-delegate and proctor published the processes in the said church of Wells when they could not have leave of the chapter; that Thomas de Gorges, precentor, Robert de Haselscaue, then chancellor, Thomas, his brother, Hugh de Penittis, Richard de Pistok, William de Serleton, Thomas de Logor, canons of the said church, Richard called ‘Parisius,’ rector of the church of Torteworth, in the diocese of Worcester, and Thomas Springose, clerk, nephew of Walter, bishop of Bath and Wells, by order, as is believed, of the said bishop (who is said to have asserted that he did not believe that the pope would make provision to anyone in his church), going to the house in which the subdelegate and proctor, and their servants were, made an attack upon them, dragged them through the city of Wells, and shut them up in the bishop's prison; that they kept in prison for some time the proctor and one of his servants, without food or drink or medical care, the malefactors themselves bringing a false accusation against them, carried them on two beasts to the king's prison that they might be handed over to the gallows, which would have been done had not their innocence been proclaimed; moreover, that Benedict, the sub-delegate's nephew, who was with the sub-delegate and proctor, died of his wounds, and, although the proctor and his servant were acquitted by the king's justiciary, by the malice of the bishop and his party they were detained for nine months and more, nor could they leave the bishop's prison without giving him a caution that they would present themselves before the justiciary, and that the bishop and his party should have no punishment from the apostolic see for their excesses, and that no complaint should be laid against them; these and many other things omitted for the sake of brevity are said to have been perpetrated by those malefactors; moreover, the bishop, dean, and chapter, appealing from the processes of the executor, Onuphrius de Trevis, dean of Melton, papal chaplain, was appointed special auditor. The said bishop, dean, chapter, precentor, chancellor, canons, rector, and clerk, and also Richard de Abendonia, unlawful detainer of the said prebend, are now cited to appear before the pope within nine months, the dean and chapter to appear by proctor, the others in person.
8 Kal. May. Solesmes. (f. 48d.)	To the archbishop of York and the bishops of Winchester and London. Mandate to insist that the Cistercian abbots in England attend the general chapter of their order, though they say they are forbidden to do so by the king or other temporal lord.
16 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 51.)	To the prior and convent of St. Mary, Walsingham. Appropriation of the church of St. Peter, Great Walsingham, value 10l. of their patronage; the church is to be served by one of the canons.
16 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 51.)	To the same. Licence to have the church of All Saints, Little Walsingham, served by one of the canons.
12 Kal. May. Grandmont. (f. 52.)	To Gerald de Sancta Eulalia, canon of Tours. Licence to retain his canonry, although he has a canonry of St. Martin's le Grand, London, and other benefices in France.
Id. Nov. Villandrade. (f. 53d.)	To Hervey de Stantona. He having been rector of Sahyam, in the diocese of Norwich, for five years, and, on resigning it, rector of Thurston for two years, and lastly of Werbeton, in the diocese of Lincoln, held with Thurston for ten years, without being ordained priest, and on being ordained obtained the church of Estderham, in the diocese of Norwich, all without apostolic dispensation, and finally resigned Werbeton. Dispensation to hold the churches of Thurston and Estderham.
5 Id. Mar. Cluny. (f. 55d.)	To Peter de Sabaudia, dean of Salisbury. Indult to enjoy the fruits of his benefices for three years, being non-resident.
	Concurrent mandate to the abbots of Savigny and I'Île Barbelez-Lyon, and the prior of Bermondesie, in the dioceses of Lyons and Winchester.
5 Id. Mar. Cluny. (f. 56.)	Indult to the same, that two clerks of his household shall have the like privilege.
	Concurrent mandate as above.
4 Id. Oct. Pessac. (f. 61.)	To Master Richard de Haveringe. Provision of a canonry and prebend at Salisbury, void by the death of his brother, Master John de Haveringe, papal chaplain, although the said Richard holds the precentorship of Dublin, canonries and prebends at York, Lincoln, and Chichester, the rectories of Botel, Wemme, Highclere, and tithes of St. Martin de Lasques, in the dioceses of Whitehern, Lichfield, Winchester, and Agen.
	Concurrent mandate to the bishop of Winchester, Master Bertrand de Bordis, dean of Le Puy, and Hugh Geraldi, canon of Limoges.
8 Id. June. Bordeaux. (f. 61d.)	To John called ‘Boter,’ of the diocese of Hereford. Reservation, at the request of his uncle, Hugh de Creste, knight, sonin-law of John de Haveringe, seneschal of Gascony, of a benefice in the gift of the prior and convent of St. Mary's, Worcester, value 60 silver marks; with dispensation to him as being only seventeen years of age, and in minor orders.
	Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Wigemore, and the priors of Leominster and Wormelegh.
5 Kal. Aug. Bordeaux. (f. 67d.)	To the prior and Carmelite friars of Newcastle-on-Tyne. Grant of the house, chapel, ornaments, and other possessions of the friars of the Sack in that town, the said house having been abandoned, and occupied for seven years past by friar Walter de Karleton alone, and their own house having been taken by the mayor and bailiffs for the defence of the town against the Scots, and destroyed; with licence for the said Walter to enter their order.
	Concurrent mandate to the prior of Tynemouth, the dean of St. Peter's, and the archdeacon of Nottingham.
14 Kal. Sept. Bordeaux. (f. 74.)	To John de Monte Hermeri, rector of Calhan, in the diocese of Ossory. Dispensation to hold Calhan, together with Fordingbridge, in the diocese of Winchester, and on resigning either to accept another benefice.
8 Kal. Oct. Bordeaux. (f. 74d.)	To the Benedictine monastery of Bardenay. Appropriation, at the request of the king and the prince of Wales, of the churches of Hale and Hekinton, in the diocese of Lincoln, of their patronage. Vicars’ portions of 10l. being reserved in Hale, and 10 marks in Hekinton.
	Concurrent mandate to the abbots of St. Edmunds and Westminster, and the archdeacon of Winchester.
8 Kal. Oct. Bordeaux. (f. 74d.)	To Robert the abbot, and the convent of Bardenay. Exemption, at the request of the king and the prince of Wales, from the jurisdiction of the bishop of Lincoln, from whose sentence of excommunication they are absolved.
	Concurrent mandate as above.
13 Kal. Nov. Villandrade. (f. 76.)	Reservation to the apostolic see of the provision to the see of Dublin, void by the death of archbishop Richard. [Theiner, 174.]
4 Kal. Dec. Lyons. (f. 76.)	To James Sinibaldi, archdeacon of Winchester. Dispensation to hold a prebendal portion of the parish church of St. Laurence, Romsey, he having obtained the same without papal dispensation, and an additional benefice to the value 100 marks.
1306. 11 Kal. April. Nevers. (f. 76.)	To James de Dalileye, canon of St. Davids, who is engaged in the king's service in Scotland. Dispensation to hold the churches of Cranoleye, Dumbreton, Caledoure, and Kikinethin, in the dioceses of Winchester, Glasgow, St. Andrews, and Whitehern, which he obtained without papal dispensation, and on resigning these, to hold three other benefices.
4 Id. Mar. Macon. (f. 76d.)	To Roger, son of Guy Buteturte. Dispensation to hold benefices to the value of 80l. besides the church of Wikingeston, in the diocese of Lincoln, on account of his expenses while engaged in his studies.

From a fragment belonging to the Regesta; much torn and water-stained.



16 Kal. Feb. Lyons. (f. 73.)	To Hugh Geraldi, papal chaplain. Provision of a parish church in the diocese of Lincoln, he being beneficed elsewhere out of England, with licence to the same to enjoy the fruits of his benefices for five years of non-residence while engaged at Rome or in his studies.
8 Kal. Aug. Pessac. (f. 75.)	To Thomas de Suerchia. Provision, at the request of the king, of a canonry and prebend of Howden, in the diocese of York, he having been invested by Thomas de Lugore, D.C.L. papal chaplain.
	Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of York, the bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, and the chancellor of Winchester.
8 Kal. Aug. Pessac. (f. 75.)	To Thomas de Lugore, D.C.L. Provision, at the request of the king, whose clerk and ambassador he is, of a canonry and prebend of Exeter, he being chancellor of Wells, and holding canonries and prebends there and in Hereford, Osmundlee, and Hastings, in the dioceses of York and Chichester.
	Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of York, and the archdeacons of Bologna and Hereford.
4 Id. July. Pessac. (f. 78.)	To Robert son of Richard de Jork. Provision, at the request of his uncle Thomas, cardinal of St. Sabina's, of a benefice in the province of York, value 100 marks, he being under age and not in holy orders.
	Concurrent mandate to the archdeacons of Bologna, Exeter, and Northampton.
Ibid.	The like to Robert son of William de Birthon, of a benefice in the diocese of Lincoln.
	Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid. (f. 79.)	The like to William son of William de Birton.
	Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid.	To John son of Robert de Riseley. Provision of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Coventry and Lichfield.
Ibid.	To Robert, son of Robert de Riseley. Provision of a benefice in the gift of the bishop of Ely.
	Concurrent mandate to Guy de Baysio, archdeacon of Bologna, Nicholas de Vytcherche, and Thomas de Cobeham, canons of London.
12 Kal. Aug. Pessac. (f. 80.)	To Walter de Chilton. Provision, at the request of Thomas, cardinal of St. Sabina's, whose chaplain he is, of a canonry and prebend of Hereford, void by the death of Simon de Faversham; with licence to him on resigning the fourth part of the rectory of Dickleburg, in the diocese of Norwich, or another benefice, to accept one in its place.
Kal. Feb. Lyons. (f. 85.)	To William de Melton. Remission, at the request of the prince of Wales, of fruits received during three years from the church of Resham, in the diocese of Lincoln, with dispensation, on resigning that benefice, to hold Hornsee, and a canonry and prebend of Southwell, value 60l. as well as other benefices to the value of 100l.

2 Clement V.

From a fragment in the Vatican Library.



1307. 14 Kal. Feb. Villandraut. (f. 99d.)	To Thomas de Cantebriggia, rector of Yakele. Indult, at the instance of the king and of Edward prince of Wales, whose clerk he is, to hold not only Yakele, Barneton, and Stretham, but also other benefices to the value of 200 marks. [See Vol. L., f. 19d.]
14 Kal. Feb. Villandrade. (f. 101.)	To the master general, prior, and convent of Sempingham. Indult, at the request of John de Avernia, knight, that the enclosed nuns of their order may have grated windows made, through which they may see and worship at mass.
14 Kal. Feb. Villandrade. (f. 103d.)	To William, rector of Swetinham, in the diocese of Coventry and Lichfield, value 6 marks. Dispensation to retain it, provided he is ordained priest in due course, with remission of revenues hitherto unlawfully received.