July 1, Avignon
Appointment of Walter, canon of York, to the see of Worcester, void by the translation of bishop Walter; he has been consecrated by Berengarius, bishop of Tusculum. Concurrent letters to the chapter of Worcester, to the clergy and to the people of the diocese, to vassals of the church, and to the king. To Walter de Kirkebi. Provision, at the request of Walter de Maydenestan, canon of York, whose kinsman he -is, of the rectory of Grantesdene, in the diocese of Ely, void by the resignation of the same Walter, notwithstanding that he has Pen of other benéfices, or that he is only fourteen years old. Concurrent mandate to the prior of St. Mary's, Southwark, the treasurer of Wells, and another named. To William de Handlo, provost of Wingham, in the diocese of Canterbury. Indult, at the request of Hugh Le Despenser, knight, to retain the same for three years, being non-resident, while engaged in the king's service. To John de Cherleton, knight, the king's chamberlain. Faculty to have a portable altar.
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