1373-05-05, Richard Westminster

de Hatton prior of New Abbey by Alburbury to John Cooke and William de Dalby. Recognisance for 301., to be in default of payment, of his lands and chattels and goods in Salop. del Hoo knight to Godfrey Roos knight and John Recognisance for 561. 13s. 4d., to be levied etc. of his and chattels in Norffolk. on payment, acknowledged by the said John. of a mainprise under a pain of 40/. for Robert clerk, made 6 May this year by Robert Frenshe and Thomas of Devon, appearing in person in chancery, that he shall depart to any foreign parts without the king's licence, nor attempt that may tend to the prejudice of the king or his people. Indenture made between Henry Lescrope knight and Adam son and heir of William de Thorp knight of Notynghamshire, being a lease to the said Sir Henry and to his heirs during the said Adam's life of all manors, lands etc. in Yorkshire of the said Henry's heritage which the said Adam held by the courtesy of England after the death of Maud his wife or otherwise for life, rendering yearly to him the said Adam 20/. at Muskham by Newerk at Whitsuntide and Martinmas by even portions, power being reserved to the said Adam to distrain for arrears in the premises and in all the said Henry's lands in Muskham and Carleton by Newerk, and for greater security power to enter again and hold the premises for life in his former estate if the said rent be in arrear for one quarter of a year after any term. Covenant by Sir Henry that the said Adam shall be quit of all action for waste in any of the same lands before the date of these presents. Dated York, 1 May 47 Edward III.