1346-01-11, Eltham

Grant to the mayor and burgesses of Lenn of the keeping of the liberties of that town, which were lately taken into the king's hand by pretext of an inquisition taken by William de Thorp and his fellows, lately appointed by letters patent to enquire touching certain liberties acquired by John de Ely, late bishop of Norwich, contrary to the law and custom of the realm, and occupied by William now bishop ; to hold until the right thereto be finally discussed by due process between the king and the bishop, so that meantime they answer at the Exchequer for the issues and profits thereof. By p.s. [18007.] (497 ) . Parr II.