1277-07-20, Chjsier

The like of Geoffrey de Neuhaud to the church of Robiry, in the diocese of L)urham. Pardon to Thomas Baret of Ilakeneston for the death of Edith daughter of William Aldewyue. Safe-conduct, for one year, for William le Kyteler (at the instance of Tlioinas de Clare and Ruhert de Ufford, justiciary of Ireland, whose merchant he is), of Ypres, and his men, in carryinfj his goods and merchandise by the sea coast of England and Ireland into Ireland, and trading there ; provided that they do not avouch foreign goods. Pardon to Geoffrey son of Robert le Pestur, of Scotelthorp, ten years old, in Lincoln g.:ol for the death of Robert son of Robert le Provost, twelve years old, as it appears by an inquisition taken by the sheriff of Lincoln and the coroners of the same county that he killed him by misadventure. Mandate to the sheriffs of Lincoln, Northampton, Salop and Stafford to permit the men of Gilbert de Clare, earl of Gloucester and Hertford, going with the king on his expedition in Wales against the rebels Llewellyn son of Griffith and his accomplices, to have carriage for the provisions through their bailiwicks towards the parts of Wales, and give them all necessary advice and aid in this behalf. Appointment of Roger le Strange to the custody, as he is enjoined, of the castle of" Oswestry de A/bo Movasterio) and the land of Mecheyn Isschoith, with mandate to Bogo de Kuovill, constable of that cattle, to deliver them to him. Simple protection, for one year, for Margaret de Ros. Mandate to Robert de Ufford, justiciary of Ireland, to take the fealty of Mabel de Cursy, abbess elect of Kilkelekyn, provided her election shall have been canonioally confiimed, and to restore the temporalities to her, having first received letters of the prioruss and convent and of the elect that this grace shall not be to the king's prejudice. Grant to Nicholas Brisebon, during pleasure and on good behaviour, of the bailiwick of Brokesesche, at the usual farm. Simple protection, for one year, for A. bishop of Bangor. Protection for the Friars Preachers of Bangor, their men and goods, directed to the barons of the Cinque Pons, and all bailiffs and others. Mandate to Robert de LTfford, justiciary of Ireland, to provide Master Michael de Boyton, clerk of the king and of the justiciary, to a comjjetent ecclesiastical benefice, according to the tenor of a grant made to him some time since, as it appears that he has not yet had the benefit of such grant. Appointment of Roger Loveday to the custody, during pleasure, of the lands of William de Monte Caniso, who is engaged beyond seas, on condition that his bailiffs be not removed, and that his corn and other issues be collected by the said bailiffs and kept in safety until further order. Simple protection, until Christmas, for the abbot of Bardeseye.. Appointment of William son of Warin, king's yeoman, to the custody, during the minority of the heir, of the lai.ds of Henry le Sauvage, tenant in chief, in Ireland ; and he is to have laud to the value of 30/. yearly out of the said custody, and answer for the residue tit the exchequer of Dublin. 1277. June 9. AViudsor. July 2L Chester. ] fnnhrnnc 7 coiit. Safo-condiict, until Micluicluuis, for Thomas de Wyssy, John le Ferrur, Huj h Pygun and Uobort de Las.sendon, nuTcliant.s of Gloucester, their men, goods and carts, buying victuals and carrying them to the army in Wales. Tlie like for Hugh Tat, William de Norhampton, Roger Reve, llenry de Pontefracto and Walter de Jakesle, merchants of Staunford. Simple protection, until Michaelmas, in Ireland, for Henry de Gorham and Annora his wife. The like, for one year, for the Friars Minors of Launvas and their proctors. Writ de intendendo, directed to the tenants in England of the abbey of Conches, void by the death of Luke, late abbot, in fas'our of Master Michael de Hathfeld, king's clerk, appointed by the king, during pleasure, to the custody of the lands which the abbot held in chief in England. Appointment of the said Master Michael. Simple protection, for two years, for the abbot and convent of Kokersand. July 2S. Grant to Iterius Bochard of the prebend of Swerdes in the church of camp near St. Patrick, Dublin, void by the death of Robert le Rlund, and in the king's Baiingwerk. gif y reason of the voidanco of the see of Dublin, with mandate in pursuance to the dean and chapter. July 26. Pardon, at the instance of Humphrey de Bonn, earl of Hereford and Essex, camp near to Hugh son of David de Eregast, of his outlawry for the death of Howel Basingwerk. Abowen. July 10. Safe-conduct, until Michaelmas, for the men whom R. bishop of Bath Chester. and Wells, the chancellor, is sending to Norfolk with two carts loaded with iron and goods. Protection with clause vohimus, for thi-ee years, for Master John Clarel, goins beyond seas on the king's affairs. July 21. The like, until INIichaelmas, for Robert de Tamword, taking victuals to Chester. the king's army in Wales. The like for William de Keteringe, doing the like. The like, until a fortnight after Michaelmas, for Henry de Len, gone beyond seas on the king's service. July 2L Protection with clause nolumus, for one year, for the abbot and convent Chester. of Rouccestre, co. Stafford, notwithstanding the late order for purveyances to be made in divers counties for the army in Wales. Simple protection, until a fortnight after Michaelmas, for Master Simou de Wymundeham, parson of the church of Buketon. Aug. 3. Safe-conduct, until Christmas, for Richard le Rede, burgess of Dun, to Birkeuhead. load his ship once with victuals in Ireland and bring the cargo to the water of Dee to the army; with mandate to Robert de Ufford, the justiciary of Ireland, to permit him to do so. Protection with clause nolumus, for one year, for the abbot and convent of Bildewas, who are not to be compelled to do carriage against their will, notwithstanding the present need of victuals for the army in Wales, without the king's special order. The like, for one year, for the abbot and convent of Pippewell. 221 (Schedule 1). Letters of credence of Alexander [Ilf.], King' of Scots Scott''), to Edward I. in favour of W[illiam] bishop of St. Andrews and R[obGrt] bishop of Diimblane, Robert de Brus, earl of Carrick, and Richard do Stratun, whom he sends to the king. Cupar in Fife, 10 July, 29 Alexander III. Fcedera.'] (Schedule 2.) Be it remembered that at Byrclieved on 1 August 1277, the above envoys came to the presence of the king and spoke as follows : Sire, with regard to the letter which you sent to our lord touching the plaint of the bishop of Durham concerning the march, in which it was stated that our lord ought not to extend his march beyond the ancient accustomed marches ; our lord informs you he never did extend or wished to extend them beyond what was customary in the time of his ancestors and of the bishops of Durham, and of the king's father and the kings, to wit, to the 'flodmerk' towards the south. And if you think otherwise, our lord requests that the matter be amicably enquired into by good men of both parties, according to the custom of the march, and begs him not to give credence to anyone who wilfully wishes to disquiet him in his franchises, possessions and seisins and his long tenancies. French. [Fcedera.] (Schedule 3.)