1323-05-21, Rothwell

Order date: inferred Regnal year 16 Edward II · Edward II · Close Rolls · Membrane 5

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Dated in source: “May 21” · Place: Rothwell

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 5 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the sheriff of York. Order to deliver John de Apelton, imprisoned at York for the death of Thomas de Hodeswell, in bail to twelve mainpernors who shall undertake to have him before the justices at the first assize in those parts if any one will speak against him, as the king learns by the record of John de Donecastre and his fellows, justices to deliver York gaol, that John slew the said Thomas in self-defence.

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