Regesta 227: 1354

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Regesta, Vol. CCXXVII.

11 Kal. March.
Avignon.
(f. 7d.)
To Stephen, bishop elect of Limerick. Appointing him, being chancellor of the same, to that see, void by the death of Maurice, to which he was elected in ignorance that it was reserved to the pope.
Concurrent letters to the chapter, to the clergy and people of the city and diocese, to the archbishop of Cashel, and to the king. [Theiner, 306.]
7 Kal.Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 35.)
To William de Henreth. Provision of the vicarage of Cotesdon, in the diocese of Lincoln, by way of exchange for the church of St. Martin, Walingford, with William called ‘Broun,’ who resigned Cotesdon by his proctor, John de Appelby.
[Cal. Pet. i. 256.]
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Dorchester, Edmund de la Beche, canon of Salisbury, and another named.
1354.
Ibid.
(f. 38.)
To William called ‘Broun.’ The like, mutatis mutandis,in regard to St. Martin's, Walingford. [Cal. Pet. i. 256.]
Concurrent mandate as above.
5 Kal. May.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 42.)
To Peter, cardinal priest of St. Martin's in Montibus. Reservation of the archdeaconry of London, about to be void by Richard de Kilvington, S.T.P. obtaining the deanery of the same.
Concurrent mandate to the archbishop of Canterbury, the archdeacon of Leicester, and another named.
5 Id. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 117d.)
To the archdeacon of Aberdeen, the treasurer of Moray, and John de Ednaym, canon of Aberdeen. Mandate to induct Brice Ker, priest, of the diocese of Glasgow, into the vicarage of Gameri, in the diocese of Aberdeen, which he obtained by virtue of letters of Clement VI. from the abbot and convent of Aberbrothoch, on its voidance by William Boyle obtaining the precentorship of Moray; Brice being ignorant that the vicarage was reserved to the present pope. [Cal. Pet. i. 265.]
18 Kal. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 132.)
To Robert de Thorp. Provision of the rectory of Thurston, in the diocese of Norwich, by way of exchange with Walter de Trevaleyn for the church of Hormade Parva, in the diocese of London. [Cal. Pet. i. 268.]
Concurrent mandate to the abbots of Walden and Waltham, and another named.
Ibid.
(f. 132d.)
To Walter Trevaleyn. The like, mutatis mutandis, in regard to Hormade Parva. [Cal. Pet. i. 268.]
Concurrent mandate as above.
Ibid.
(f. 134d.)
To Master William de Somerforde, D.C.L. Reservation of the canonry and prebend of Hereford, value 10l. about to be void by the consecration of Michael, bishop elect of London, notwithstanding that he has the church of Kinnerton, in the diocese of Worcester, value 18 marks, and the succentorship of Wells, which last is to be resigned. [Cal. Pet. i. 267.]
Concurrent mandate to the archdeacon of Colchester, the chancellor of Salisbury, and the treasurer of Wells.
3 Id. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 154d.)
To Talairand, bishop of Albano. Reservation of the canonry and prebend of York about to be void by the consecration of the bishop elect of London. [Cal. Pet. i. 265.]
Concurrent mandate to the dean and official of London, and another named.
14 Kal. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 160.)
To the bishop of Brechin. Mandate, after due examination, to induct Thomas Biseth, sub-prior, into the priory of St. An drews, to which he was elected by the sub-prior and canons on its voidance by the death of prior William de Laudonia, in whose lifetime it was reserved to the pope.
11 Kal.Oct.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 164.)
To the dean of Chichester, the archdeacon of Essex, and Thomas de Brembre, canon of Lincoln. Mandate, at the request of king Edward, to induct Walter de Dalby, rector of St. Mary's, Berkansted, into the canonry and prebend of Langdon in Lich field, reserved to the pope in the lifetime of William Cros, archdeacon of Coventry.
5 Kal. Sept.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 190.)
To John de Stretle, D.C.L. Provision of the canonry and prebend of Lincoln, by way of exchange with John de Parma for the chapel of St. Albin in Blayes, in the diocese of Bordeaux, which Stretle resigned by his proctor, Thomas de Clipston, D.C.L.
Concurrent mandate to the deans of St. Paul's and St. Mary le Bow, London, and another named.
Ibid.
(f. 190d.)
To John de Parma. The like, mutatis mutandis, in regard to the chapel of St. Albin in Blayes.
Concurrent mandate to three persons beneficed out of England.
15 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 203d.)
To Alexander Bure, licentiate of canon and civil law. Provision of a canonry of Ross, with expectation of a prebend, notwithstanding that he has canonries and prebends of Dunkeld and Moray, the value of the first being 5 marks, and also the archdeaconry of Moray. [Cal. Pet. i. 256.]
Concurrent mandate to the bishops of Aberdeen and Caithness, and another named.
2 Non. May.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 240.)
To the bishop of Rochester. Mandate, after due examination, to induct Thomas de Merston, rector of Hothull, in the diocese of Norwich, into a canonry of Chichester, with expectation of a prebend; the church of Schanyngfeld, in the diocese of London, is to be resigned. [Cal. Pet. i. 258.]
5 Id. May.
Vilieneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 258.)
To John called ‘Macadam,’ of the diocese of Limerick. Reservation of a benefice without cure of souls, value 18 marks, in the gift of the bishop of Limerick. [See Cal. Pet. i. 258.]
Concurrent mandate to the dean, the archdeacon, and the treasurer of Limerick.
4 Non. Aug.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 259d.)
To Robert de Bulmer, of the diocese of York. Reservation of a benefice, value 25 marks with cure of souls, or 18 without, in the gift of the bishop of Durham.
[Cal. Pet. i. 261.]
Concurrent mandate to the deans of Lichfield and Lincoln, and another named.
Id. Oct.
Avignon.
(f. 261d.)
To Richard Wikewan, M.A. scholar of theology, of the diocese of Worcester. Reservation of a benefice, value 60 marks with cure of souls, or 30 without, in the gift of the bishop of Worcester. [See Cal. Pet. i. 261.]
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Oseney, the dean of Chichester, and another named.
14 Kal. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 278.)
To John de Karale, of the diocese of St. Andrews. Reservation of a benefice, value 25 marks, in the gift of the prioress and convent of Hadinthon, in the said diocese; his expectation of a benefice in the gift of the abbot and convent of Aberbrothoc is annulled. [Cal. Pet. i. 268.]
Concurrent mandate to the abbot of Dumfermline, the archdeacon of St. Andrews, and the treasurer of Moray.
(ff. 304d. to 307.) The office of notary is conferred on the underwritten persons:—
4 Kal. March. Two clerks, to be chosen and examined by Thomas, bishop of St. Davids.
2 Kal. March. One clerk, to be nominated by Robert, Gilbertine prior of St. Andrews, York, and examined by Thomas, abbot of St. Mary's, York.
Id. June. Two clerks, to be chosen and examined by William, bishop of Winchester.
4 Id. Sept. Geoffrey Dymarcz, of the diocese of Salisbury, nominated by Galhardus, cardinal of St. Lucy's in Silice, to be examined by the treasurer of Lichfield.
4 Kal. Nov. Two clerks, to be nominated by John de Stradford, clerk, of the diocese of Salisbury, and examined by John, prior of Ivychurch.
8 Kal. Nov. Henry de Bukyngham, to be examined by the bishop of Salisbury.
4 Non. Nov. One clerk, to be chosen and examined by John, abbot of Whalley. [Cal. Pet. i. 264.]
14 Kal. March. John Hanincg of Lavant, of the diocese of Exeter.
7 Kal. June. Three clerks, to be examined by Michael, bishop elect of London. [Cal. Pet. i. 259.]
2 Non. Dec. John Danyelis of the diocese of Wells.
4 Kal. Jan. John Colebrond, of the diocese of Canterbury.
Ibid. Two clerks, to be examined by Walter, abbot of Glastonbury.
19 Kal. Jan.
Avignon.
(f. 316d.)
To the bishop of Winchester and the abbots of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, and St. Albans. Letters conservatory for the warden and college of the Chapel Royal, Windsor, for five years. [Cal. Pet. i. 266.]
(ff. 320d. to 330.) Indults to the underwritten persons to choose confessors, who shall give them, being penitent, plenary remission at the hour of death, with the usual safeguards:—
5 Kal. Feb. John Fontaynes of Rampton, layman, of the diocese of York.
14 Kal. Feb. Peter Lyster of Botelston, of the diocese of Lincoln.
Ibid. Roger de Sturnetoun, priest, of the diocese of York.
10 Kal. Feb. Henry de Plumpton, priest, of the same diocese.
6 Kal. Feb. Adam Diccesson of Scardeborge and Margaret his wife, of the diocese of York.
14 Kal. Feb. Alice Howet of Botelston, of the diocese of Lincoln.
2 Kal. March. Geoffrey Drew and Golda his wife, of the diocese of Norwich.
5 Kal. Feb. Matilda wife of Geoffrey de Say, knight, lord of Berlings, in the diocese of Rochester.
4 Kal. July. Thomas de Eboraco and Helen his wife, citizens of London.
2 Kal. July. John Pictut and Thormasina his wife, citizens of London.
16 [Kal.] July. Egidia Howard, nun of St. Mary's, Marham, in the diocese of Norwich.
Ibid. Geoffrey de Bryngge, of the diocese of London.
Id. June. John de Keston, canon of St. Bartholomew's, Smithfield.
12 Kal. March. John Perour, canon of St. Cross, Crediton.
15 Kal. July. John de Brigham, donsel, of the diocese of Ely.
2 Kal. July. William Buske of Bliclyngge and Joan his wife, citizens of Norwich.
Id. June. Isaac de Hetercete, citizen of Norwich.
Id. July. Philip Alisandre of Lilingsten Dausy and Joan his wife, of the diocese of Lincoln.
Ibid. John de Symth of Holingbourn, priest, of the diocese of Canterbury.
2 Non. July. Adam de Skailthorpe, rector of Caustone, in the diocese of Norwich.
Ibid. Robert de Wilbey, vicar of Benham, in the same diocese.
Ibid. John de Wilbey, donsel, of the same diocese.
2 Id. July. Alexander de Lanton and Margaret his wife, of the diocese of Hereford.
Id. July. John de Clanvowe, donsel, and Matilda his wife, of the same diocese.
15 Kal. Aug. Walter Huweyn, layman, of the diocese of Worcester.
2 Id. July. William Hylton, donsel, of the diocese of Lincoln.
2 Kal. July. Nicholas de Cantebriggia, rector of Cotenham, in the diocese of Ely.
Id. July. Ralph called ‘Smyth’ of Halughton, priest, of the diocese of Lincoln.
Ibid. Alice, relict of William called ‘Edwyn’ of Halughton, in the same diocese.
11 Kal. Aug. John Talbot, knight, and Juliana his wife, of the diocese of Hereford.
Ibid. Catherine Talmach, of the diocese of Lincoln.
Ibid. Thomas de Salwarpe, of the diocese of Worcester.
Ibid. Isabella Gros, nun of Westwode, in the same diocese.
Ibid. Thomas le Carter, citizen of Worcester.
Ibid. Catherine de Luttley, of the diocese of Lichfield.
Ibid. Thomas Talwardyn, citizen of Worcester.
14 Kal. Sept. John atte Halle, donsel, and Adeline his wife, of the diocese of Lincoln.
14 Kal. Aug. Robert de Streutton, rector of Llanpardern Vawr, in the diocese of St. Davids.
14 Kal. Sept. John Orger, priest, of the diocese of Lincoln.
16 Kal. Sept. Peter Fulconis, prior of Okeborn, in the diocese of Salisbury.
7 Kal. June. John Daunesey, donsel, of the diocese of Salisbury.
2 Kal. Sept. John Hinton of Neuport and Alice his wife, of the diocese of London.
Ibid. Robert Thok and Agnes his wife, of the same diocese.
Ibid. John de Haukeston, vicar of Foulbourne, in the diocese of Ely.
Ibid. Avice Olive of Foulbourne.
Id. Sept. Henry de Herwerden, monk of St. Swithin's, Winchester.
8 Kal. Oct. Geoffrey Martin, clerk, and Beatrice his wife, of the diocese of Worcester.
6 Kal. Nov. Richard de Evesham, priest, of the same diocese.
3 Id. Nov. Stephen de Kilvyngton and Thomas de Horsford, laybrothers of Kirkstall.
8 Kal. Nov. Philip de la More, portionary of St. Probus, in the diocese of Exeter.
Ibid. Geoffrey de Holand, donsel, of the same diocese.
Ibid. Ralph de Patrich, vicar of Tissiberi, in the diocese of Salisbury.
Id. Nov. John de Podesay, layman, of the diocese of York.
2 Id. Nov. Roger de Lindelay, Cistercian monk of Whalley.
Kal. Nov. Andrew Andreu de Brom, priest, of the diocese of Norwich.
2 Id. Nov. Peter Parmynhod of Butteley, layman, of the diocese of Norwich.
Ibid. William de Hudelay (Lindelay), layman, of the diocese of York.
Kal. July. Thomas de Hasilden, donsel, of the diocese of York.
Ibid. John de Kirkeby, rector of Horncastre.
Id. Nov. John de Giseburn, abbot of Salley.
Ibid. William son of Richard de Radeclif, of the diocese of Lichfield.
17 Kal. Dec. John Lassi, knight, of the diocese of Norwich.
Kal. Nov. William de Luttelbourg, monk of St. Saviour's, Feversham.
Ibid. Thomas, abbot of St. Osith's, in the diocese of London.
Id. Nov. John de Preston of Derby, layman.
4 Kal. Nov. Robert Mareschal and Mabel his wife, of the diocese of Rochester.
Kal. Nov. William de Rempston, Premonstratensian canon of Dale, in the diocese of Lichfield.
12 Kal. Dec. William de Plimton, knight, and Cristina his wife, of the diocese of York.
Ibid. Adam de Bolton, priest, of the diocese of York.
12 Kal. Nov. John Gillyng, priest, of the same diocese.
8 Kal. Dec. Ralph de Morden and Joan his wife, citizens of London.
10 Kal. Dec. Nicholas de Audeley, knight, of the diocese of Lichfield.
11 Kal. Nov. Nicholas Edwart of Schelfhangre, clerk, of the diocese of Norwich.
Ibid. Adam de Cryngelford, priest, of the diocese of Norwich.
4 Kal. Jan. Margaret de Elmerugg, of the diocese of Hereford.
Ibid. Alice de Overton, of the diocese of Lichfield.
8 Kal. Nov. John Chalkeberd, priest, of the diocese of Winchester.
Ibid. Nicholas Woderove, layman, of the diocese of Lichfield.
Ibid. Thomas Harding, priest, of the diocese of Winchester.
Ibid. Robert Rouden, priest, of the diocese of Exeter.
4 Non. Aug. Gilbert de Cle, clerk, and Margaret his wife, of the diocese of Norwich.
11 Kal. Jan. John de Sancto Albano, knight, of the diocese of Lincoln.
Ibid. James Brigge, donsel, of the diocese of York.
Ibid. John Fodrynggen, donsel, of the diocese of Lincoln.
Ibid. Richard la Zouche, knight, of the same diocese.
Ibid. Peter de Stokbrugge, donsel, of the diocese of York.
Ibid. John de Thorne, donsel, of the diocese of Lincoln.
Ibid. John Mantalent, donsel, of the diocese of Durham.
Ibid. Henry Wynke, priest, of the diocese of Norwich.
12 Kal. Jan. Eleanor Bonyngg, of the diocese of Chichester.
10 Kal. Jan. Richard Hayho and Agnes his wife, of the diocese of London.
Ibid. John Druet, alias Barber, and Isabella his wife, of the same diocese.
4 Kal. Jan. Edmund de Miresko, clerk, of the diocese of York.
Ibid. Elisabeth de Hertrugg, of the diocese of Chichester.
4 Id. July. Thomas de Clay, layman, of the diocese of York.
7 Kal. Aug. Robert de Schafeld and Mary his wife, of the diocese of Lincoln.
Ibid. Adam son of Adam de London, layman, of the diocese of York.
17 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 332.)
To the bishop of St. Davids. Mandate to absolve William de Bolton and Isabella Martyn, they being first separated for a time, from the sentence which they have incurred by intermarrying, knowing that Thomas Houscard, Isabella's first husband, was related to William in the fourth degree of kindred, with dispensation to renew the marriage contract, and declaring their past and future offspring legitimate.
15 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 333.)
To Peter Fauelore, donsel, of the diocese of London. Indult to have a portable altar.
7 Kal. Feb.
Avignon.
(f. 334d.)
To John son of Geoffrey de Say, knight, scholar, studying in the elementary sciences, of the diocese of Chichester. Dispensation, at the request of king Edward, to be made a clerk and hold a benefice without cure of souls, he being near the end of his seventh year of age.
15 Kal. June.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 335.)
To the bishop of Lichfield. Mandate touching the petition of the Cistercian abbot and convent of St. Mary's, Hulton, and James de Audeley, knight, whose ancestors founded the monastery, in which it is stated that since the pestilence their revenues have fallen to 14l. out of which they are bound to pay 4l. 13s. to certain persons and places, and, if these things are so, to appropriate to the abbot and convent the church of Audeley, of the said knight's patronage, a vicar's portion being reserved.
[Cal. Pet. i. 258.]
17 Kal. July.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 336d.)
Relaxation of a year and forty days of enjoined penanace to penitents who visit the church of St. Mary atte Strond, in the suburb of London, at Christmas, Easter, Whitsuntide, the four feasts of the Blessed Virgin, St. John Baptist, and the eleven thousand Virgins.
Ibid. Relaxation of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to those who give helping hands to the repair of the same church. To hold good for ten years.
4 Kal. June.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 336d.)
To John de Troye, chancellor of St. Patrick's, Dublin. Confirmation of the grant of the said chancellorship, which he obtained on the death of Hugh de Calce, and has held for six years; a doubt having arisen whether it was reserved to the pope. [Cal. Pet. i. 259.]
4 Id. June.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 337.)
To William son of Nicholas le Couper, priest, of the diocese of Norwich. Extension of dispensation, on account of illegitimacy, to retain the church of Clenchewartin, in the diocese of Norwich, which he obtained, on the presentation of William de Ingoldisthorp, knight, after having resigned that of Wimbotesham, in the same diocese. [Cal. Pet. i. 259.]
14 Kal. Aug.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 340.)
To Walter de Boclond, canon of Mottisfont. Dispensation to him, as the illegitimate son of a married man, to hold a dignity or office in the said order, short of the abbatial.
17 Kal. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 342.)
To Richard de Thormerton, advocate in the Roman court. Validation of the canonry and prebend of Withechirch, in Wells, which he obtained under letters of Clement VI. on the death of Robert de Luffenham, and has held for six years, the same having been reserved to the pope, notwithstanding that he is treasurer of Wells, has a canonry and prebend of Exeter, value 40l. and a canonry and prebend of Westbury, in the diocese of Worcester, value 10 marks.
4 Non. Aug.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 343.)
To Bartholomew de Borewasch the younger and his wife Cicely. Indult to have mass celebrated before daybreak.
Ibid. To the same. Indult to choose their confessor.
[Cal. Pet. i. 261.]
4 Non. Nov.
Avignon. (f. 343.)
Relaxation of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents visiting the monastery church of St. Mary, Whalley, on the four principal feasts of the Blessed Virgin.
[Cal. Pet. i. 264.]
4 Id. Oct.
Avignon.
(f. 344.)
A like relaxation to those who visit the poor hospital of Yarmouth, dedicated to the same saint, at the same seasons.
[Cal. Pet. i. 263.]
12 Kal. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 344d.)
To John Aunger, or Armiger, of Southampton, dousel, and Joan his wife. Indult to have a portable altar.
8 Kal. March.
Avignon.
(f. 350.)
Confirmation and exemplification, at the request of Adam Robelyn, canon of Howden, of the grant made by Clement VI. dated at Avignon, 5 Id. April, anno 8, to Robert de Thresk, that the prebend of Thorp may in future be served by a vicar.
11 Kal. July.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 353.)
To the bishop of London. Mandate to declare that Roger Germeyn and Cicely le Hunte may remain in the marriage which they contracted at the age of ten or eleven; Cicely having been contracted to a boy of the same age, who failed to consummate the marriage, and from whom, when they arrived at years of discretion, she was canonically separated, of which facts Roger was ignorant.
6 Kal. June.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 354d.)
To the bishop of Hereford. Mandate to dispense Richard de Baskervyle, knight, and Isabella Gryseley to remain in the marriage which she contracted in ignorance that Eustace de Whiteney, knight, her first husband, was related to Richard in. the fourth degree of kindred, declaring their past and future offspring legitimate.
4 Non. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 362d.)
Relaxation, for ten years, on petition of John, abbot of Whalley, of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who give alms to the rebuilding of the church, which is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin. To hold good for ten years.
[Cal. Pet. i. 264.]
2 Non. Oct.
Avignon.
(f. 362d.)
To Hugh Mareys, archdeacon of Derby. Validation of the collation of the archdeaconry made to him by Roger, bishop of Lichfield, on the death of John de Askeby, a doubt having arisen whether it was reserved to the pope, Hugh having also a canonry and prebend of Gnowsale, value 6l. 0s. 4d.
[Cal. Pet. i. 263.]
7 Kal. June.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 363.)
To Michael, bishop elect of London. Faculty to dispense six persons of illegitimate birth, sons of priests or married persons, so as to be ordained and hold a benefice apiece.
[Cal. Pet. i. 259.]
7 Kal. Nov.
Avignon.
(f. 363d.)
To the archbishop of Canterbury and the bishop of Winchester. Decree confirming the indulgences of seven years and seven quadragene granted by Clement VI. 13 Kal. Dec. anno 8, to those who devoutly visit the chapel founded by king Edward in his palace of Westminster.
[Cal. Pet. i. 186.]
12 Kal. Oct.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 364.)
Relaxation of a year and forty days of enjoined penance to penitents who visit on the four principal feasts of the Blessed Virgin, and on that of St. Anne, the chapel of St. Anne and the Blessed Virgin, newly constructed by the chapter of Salisbury over the eastern gate of the close of the canons.
10 Kal. May.
Avignon.
(f. 369d.)
Confirmation of the letters granted by Clement VI. 15 Kal. Dec. anno 11, but not expedited owing to his death, confirming the foundation by William, bishop of Winchester, in the church of Edyndon, in the diocese of Salisbury, his birthplace, which is a prebend of Romsey, and consequently neglected, of a chantry of three chaplains in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Katherine, and All Saints, to whom the church is dedicated, with the consent of Robert, bishop of Salisbury, the chapters of Winchester and Salisbury, John de Edyndon, canon of Romsey, who holds the church as his prebend, and Joan, abbess, and the convent of Romsey; it being ordained that one only of the chaplains should be perpetual, and be called the Warden; and also confirming the subsequent appropriation, made with the consent of the same persons and of Roger, archdeacon of Salisbury, of the church of Edyndon to the said chantry, and the appointment of three more chaplains, and exemplifying—
(1.) Letters of William, bishop of Winchester, dated at Schwthwerch, 20th October 1351, and confirmed as above, founding the said chantry to pray for the souls of himself, his father Roger, his mother Amice, his brother John, the royal family of England, and the bishops of Salisbury and Winchester. The warden, after William's death, is to be presented by the bishop of Salisbury, and if he fails to present within two months, the right lapses to the dean and chapter, and they also failing, to the archbishop of Canterbury. The warden is to reside continuously, unless the affairs of the chantry demand his absence. He is to appoint the chaplains, whom he must maintain, and may not dismiss without cause. He shall pay the chaplains 40s. a year each at Candlemas and Midsummer, and a decent suit (raubam) or else a mark of silver at Christmas. He shall have himself 4 marks of silver a year and a suit or 20s. The remaining income is to be applied to the use of the chantry; an indented inventory of the stock is to be made every year, one part to remain with the warden, the other with one of the chaplains, and to be shown once a year to the founder or to the diocesan. The warden and chaplains are to eat together, but the warden shall have a separate house. The warden shall provide a clerk to serve mass, and wait upon the canons and also find decent surplices, and black tippets (almucias), lined with fur, for use in the church. On the vacancy of the wardenship, the senior chaplain is to administer the chantry. The warden and chaplains are to say the office of the dead together every day after dinner and before vespers, and also the usual hours according to Salisbury use, and masses every day, including one mass for the dead, and in the commemoration for the dead they shall remember the founder and his kin, and then Adam, bishop of Winchester, and Gilbert de Midelton, archdeacon of Northampton and official of the court of Canterbury. The warden can sell none of the property, and there shall be no common seal. Only the warden may entertain guests; the others must pay 3d. for the dinner of a guest, or 2d. for any other meal. They are to avoid taverns, and not enter any house without leave of the warden.
(2.) Letters of Robert, bishop of Salisbury, to Walter Scarlet, warden, and the chaplains of the above chantry, dated at Salisbury, 28 October 1351, confirmed as above and witnessed by William Scarlet, appropriating to the chantry the vicarage of Edyndon with the chapel of Bradeleye, for the support of three more chaplains.
2 Non. Dec.
Avignon.
(f. 333.)
Confirmation of the appropriation to the abbot and convent of Londers of the church of Octhirmokadi, in the diocese of St. Andrews, given them by Duncan, earl of Fife, with exemplification—
(1.) Of the letters of the said earl, dated Londers, 16 March 1350, and witnessed by William, bishop of St. Andrews; Robert Steward (Senescallus) of Scotland, guardian of the realm; Thomas Steward, earl of Angws; David de Lindesay, David de Wemys, and Thomas de Flawford, knights; Master Walter, rector of Erlol and canon of Glasgow; Master Thomas de Harcers, rector of Dunkerny; Lawrence Bol, prior of Abernethy; Robert de la Den, rector of Templistan and canon of Glasgow; Laurence de Wymmerston, Norman de Lassely, John Malevil, David de Berkelay, Henry de Swynton, John the earl's clerk, John de Snyot, and many others, granting the said church, at present held by Alexander de Cumboch, to the said monastery of St. Mary and St. Andrew, in fulfilment of a vow made when he was taken prisoner by the English in the battle near Durham.
(2.) Letters of William, bishop of St. Andrews, dated at St. Andrews 12 April 1352, and confirmed by the chapter, appropriating the said church to the said abbot and convent, who are to pay their vicar 10 marks a year.
[Cal. Pet. i. 265.]
7 Kal. June.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 374d.)
To Michael, bishop elect of London. Indult to have mass and other divine offices celebrated privately in places under an interdict. [Cal. Pet. i. 259.]
12 Kal. June.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 375.)
Confirmation, with exemplifications, of the letters of Robert, bishop of Salisbury, dated at the Chapter House, Salisbury, 29 October 1351, with the appended consent of the chapter, Edmund, the archdeacon of Berkshire, Philip de Upton, rector of Bokland, and Walter Scarlet, warden of the chantry founded in the church of Edindon, touching the appropriation thereto of the church of Bokland; also of the letters of William bishop of Winchester, dated Southwark, 18 June 1353, touching the addition of three chaplains provided for from the revenues of the church of Edindon, and of another three chaplains from the revenues of the church of Bokland; to all which the bishop and chapter of Salisbury have appended their seals.
14 Kal. Sept.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 377d.)
To Robert de Stretten, rector of Lampadern Vaur, in the diocese of St. Davids. Indult to have a portable altar.
10 Kal. July.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 386.)
To the archbishop of Nazareth, the dean of Lincoln, and the treasurer of Wells. Mandate to carry out the ordinances touching apostates in regard to Robert de Waltham, who, having left the Augustinian priory of Markeby, desires to be reconciled to his order.
2 Kal. June.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 387.)
To the bishops of Ardagh and Achonry, and the abbot of Buells (Boyle), in the diocese of Elphin. Mandate to replace Gregory, consecrated bishop of Down during the lifetime of bishop Ralph, in possession of the benefices he previously held, namely, the provostship of Killala, canonries and prebends of Achonry and Elphin, and other benefices.
Id. Nov.
Villeneuve by
Avignon.
(f. 391d.)
To the abbot of Rievaulx, the archdeacon of Nottingham, and another named. Mandate to carry out the ordinances touching apostates in regard to Adam Sage of Shardeburgh, monk of Meaux, who has left his monastery, and desires to be reconciled to his order.