1316-01-25, Clipston

Order date: inferred Regnal year 9 Edward II · Edward II · Close Rolls · Membrane 20

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Dated in source: “Jan. 25” · Place: Clipston (Northamptonshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 20 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the sheriff of Bedford. Order to cause a coroner for that county to elected in place of Robert de Wanton, who is incapacitated by infirmity, which reason the king has amoved him from office.

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