May 13, Inquisition
Writ to the sheriff of Worcester. Westminster. 4 June Edward I. [1293.] Inquisition before the sheriff and coroners of co. Worcester. Wednesday St. Denis. John Je Somenur was not hanged, but was convicted of felony and and afterwards broke the prison of Worcester, together with de Astwode and his fellows, robbers who took part in the homicide of Fot, gaoler, and fled and was pursued, and because he would not was beheaded. A messuage and 18 acres of land in Bergh, which the said John leSomenur have been a year and a day in the king's hand ; he held the same of the of the hospital of Ledebyry; John de MHoleford, Nicholas de and Simon Underhull now hold them and had the year and day ought to answer therefor. C. Ing. Misc. File 52. (3.) 1596.
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