Somerton
County: Somerset. 107 entries. Search all entries for this place →
Coordinates: matched against the Ordnance Survey gazetteer. Provenance is recorded for every geocode; coordinates are an aid, verify before relying on them.
Spellings in the source
- “Somerton” ×33
- “Somertone” ×1
- “Sumerton” ×1
Offices of Somerton (and who held them)
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Mentioned in the text
The printed indexes cite Somerton in 39 entries beyond those issued here — lands, churches and commissions touching the place.
- 1282-11-26 — The like to Thomas de Sancto Vigore and R. de Wodeton, touching an which Mary, late the wife of John Croide, brings in the county of against John de Byr and Joan wife of John son o…
- 1285-05-10 — Pardon to William son of William atte Toune, in prison at Stafford, for death of Waiter son of Alexander Mustrel, as it appears by the of the sheriff and coroners that he is charge…
- 1290-06-13 — Pardon to Richard Payn for the death of John Saverey, as it appears by record of Robert de Sancto Claro and his fellows, justices appointed to the gaol of Somerton, that he killed …
- 1290-06-16 — Writ of aid for Matthew de Columbar iis], king's chamberlain, and his appointed to the gauging of wines in all ports of the realm, that agents (Bermanni) deputed to carry wine, tou…
- 1292-10-15 — Protection with clause volumus, for : William de Boyton, staying beyond seas with Edmund the king's brother, until Easter. J. bishop of Carlisle, staying in Scotland, for as long a…
- 1313-11-02 — Reginald le Marischal of Middelton, in the king's goal of Somerton for the death of Richard Fraunkeleyn, has letters to the sheriff of Somerset to bail hin until the tirst assize.…
- 1320-10-10 — 144 EDWARD UI. Paarr IV. 115 600 sacks; from the county of 250 sacks; from the county of 250 sacks; from the county of 600 sacks; from the county of 300 sacks of Coteswold wool; fr…
- 1321-07-02 — . Parr 2. 148 conduct for Nicholas Cob, the master, and the men of the ship with men, armour, victuals and other necessaries granted in aid hosting for the Scotch war by the burges…
- 1327-12-13 — Grant for life to John, bishop of Ely, for good service to queen Isabel, the king's mother, and the king, of the castle and manor of Somerton, co. Lincoln, at the rent of 20 marks …
- 1328-03-02 — for life to John de Ros, for good service, of the castle and of Somerton, at the rent of 10/. a year at the Exchequer in at Easter and Michaelmas. By p.s. [1636.] to John de Barynt…
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Where the court travelled (to and from Somerton)
Arrived from
- Lincoln · 2 times · 285 km
- Camel · 1 time · 11 km
- Ford · 1 time · 58 km
- Rockingham · 1 time · 214 km
- Shelford · 1 time · 244 km
- Westminster · 1 time · 188 km
- Stamford · 1 time · 235 km
Departed to
- Lincoln · 3 times · 285 km
- Westminster · 3 times · 188 km
- Ford · 1 time · 58 km
- Stokes · 1 time · 222 km
A “move” links two consecutive dated entries whose places differ and fall within 60 days of each other — a coarse proxy for the great seal's journeys, not an itinerary of every step. Distances are straight-line, so real road journeys were longer.
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Summary
Over time
Acts by type
People most often named here
By roll
- Patent Rolls 59
- Close Rolls 13
- Fine Rolls 2
Entries
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1285-12-12 date: inferred
To the keeper of the forest of Fekham. Order to deliver William Corbysun, imprisoned at Fekham for trespass of the Forest, in bail to twelve men of co. Worcester who shall mainpern to haye him before the justices next in…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
to Richard le Palmere for the death of Simon son of the Reeve as it appears by the testimony of John de Vallibus and his justices in eyre in the county of Northampton, that he killed him with clause volumus, until two ye…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Acquittance to the justiciary of Ireland for the payment to Master Richard de Abindon, chamberlain of Wales, of 500 marks by the hands of Henry de Aune, yeoman of the said justiciary, at Kaer in Arvan, 25.…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Elias de Bekingham to the abbot and convent of Peterborough of four bovates of land and a rent of 2s. in Pokebrok, which are of their own fee.…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Protection, with clause volwmus, until Michaelmas, for Humphrey de Bello Campo, going beyond seas.…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Safe-conduct, for one year, for the same. 27.…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Licence for Leonius son of Master Elias Bagard, Jew of Canterbury, to _ sell to Joan la Cordere of Northampton one messuage there, situate between the messuage of the said Joan and that of Henry de Langevile. 28.…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum, for Laurence de Sancto Michaele to stop a way in his wood of Slirigge, co. Hertford, which leads from the town of Dykeneswell to Hatfeld Bishop, and to hold the same for ever, p…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Pardon, at the instance of William de Warenna the king's kinsman, to John le Barber for the death of Alan de la Felde.…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Protection, with clause pres , &c., for one year, for John Wogan, going beyond seas. 31.…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Grant to Robert son of John of the custody, during minority of the _ heir, of the manor of Cotes extended at 41/. 2s. 11 d., late of Almaric de Sancto Amando, tenant in chief. 3.…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Letters for the prior of Longeville Giffard, staying in Normandy, nominating Odo prior of St. Andrew's, Northampton, and John de Haynayo, clerk, his attorneys in England for three years.…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
The like for : Robert de Brus, staying in Scotland, nominating Master Adam de Crokedaik and William de Cumbertrees for two years. John Barry, staying in England, nominating Nicholas son of James and Robert Nuel in Irelan…
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1285-12-15 date: inferred
Safe-conduct for two years for Godfrey Peleryn, burgess and merchant Yarmouth, going beyond seas, on the king's affairs.…
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1315-08-24 date: inferred
the sheriff of Northampton. Order to cause a verderer for Salcey Salceto) forest to be elected in place of Philip de Queneton, deceased.…
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1315-08-24 date: inferred
the sheriff of Northampton. Order to cause a verderer for Salcey Salceto) forest to be elected in place of Philip de Queneton, deceased.…
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1317-08-10 date: inferred
To Robert de Kendale, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports. Order to permit the abbot of Cokersand, of the Premonstratensian order (dioc ), to pass the sea at Dover with 20 marks for the expenses of h…
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1317-08-10 date: inferred
The like in favour of the following: The abbot of Hales, with 20 marks. The abbot of Coverham, with 10/.…
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1317-08-10 date: inferred
To Robert de Kendale, constable of Dover castle and warden of the Cinque Ports. Order to permit the abbot of Cokersand, of the Premonstratensian order (dioc ), to pass the sea at Dover with 20 marks for the expenses of h…
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1317-08-10 date: inferred
The like in favour of the following: The abbot of Hales, with 20 marks. The abbot of Coverham, with 10/.…
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1317-08-10 date: inferred
Commitment during pleasure to Walter de Wygemore of the bailiwick of the hundred of Godelakston, co. Leicester, at the rent at the Exchequer by the hands of the sheriff of the county which others have rendered therefor h…
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1317-08-10 date: inferred
Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent, dated 10 February 19 III, granting, after inquisition, that the men of the soke of Waltham be quit of suits of counties, and wapentakes, view of frank-pledge, murder, as it …
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1317-08-10 date: inferred
Simple protection, for one year, for Master Edmund de London, parson of the prebendal church of Brightling. He also has the like protection as preheat of the prebend of Norton in the church of St. Mary, Norton.…
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1317-08-10 date: inferred
The like for the under-mentioned persons, viz. The prior of Bretton Monachorum. Adam de Berewyk, vicar of the church of Thorpe Arches. Robert de Milington. Gilbert de Sandale, prebendary in the collegiate church of Lange…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
To Robert de Sapy, escheator beyond Trent. Order to cause William son of Thomas son of William de Tyndale, kinsman and heir of Thomas son of Simon de Dyneleston, to have seisin of the lands that Lucy, late the wife of th…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
To Robert de Sapy, escheater beyond Trent. Order to cause William son of Thomas son of William de Tyndale, kinsman and heir of Tlomas son of Simon de Dyneleston, to have seisin of the lands that Lucy, late the wife of th…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Exemption for life of Robert Beaupel, the elder, from being put on assizes, and recognitions; and from being made sheriff, coroner, or other or minister of the king against his will, By p.s, 8. The king, who thought fit …
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and the chamberlains of the Exchequer.…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Grant to John de Hothum, bishop of Ely, in consideration of his good service in going to Ireland on the king's business and of the expenses incurred by him when staying as the king's envoy at the court of Rome and return…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Mandate in pursuance to the treasurer and chamberlains of the Exchequer. 15.…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Grant to Adrian de Flisco, king's kinsman and clerk, of the archdeaconry of Cliveland in the church of St. Peter, York, in the king's gift by reason of the voidance of the archbishopric of York. By p.s.…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Mandate in pursuance to the dean and chapter of York. 16.…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Grant to Giles de Bello Campo, on account of his good service and to enable him to continue the better in the king's service, of 40l. a year, to be received by the hands of the sheriff of Warwick out of the issues of his…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Grant to John de Foxle for 120/., which the king owes to him for his wages and robes and which are in arrear from the time of the king's coronation, of the custody of a moiety of the manor of Estbriggeford, co. Nottingha…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Licence, after inquisition ad quod damnum made by Ralph de Monte Hermerii, keeper of the forest on this side Trent, for Robert de Baryngton to hold 40 acres of waste in the forest of Dene, which he had acquired in fee wi…
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1317-08-11 date: inferred
Exemption for life of Robert Beaupel, the elder, from being put on assizes, and recognitions; and from being made sheriff, coroner, or other or minister of the king against his will, By p.s.…
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
Appointment of the same commissioners to enquire by oath of good men the county of York what sums of money were levied in the said county, what towns, and by whom, in whose hands the moneys are, and how from each town, a…
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
Commission to John de Neirnuyt, John de la Haye, and Geoffrey de la Lee to enquire touching the persons, who with John Corbyn, Richard and William his brothers and William Oliveresman, lately committed divers offences at…
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
Simple protection, for one year, for Master Edmund de London, parson of the prebendal church of Brightlihg. He also has the like protection as prebendary of the prebend of Norton in the church of St. Mary, Norton.…
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
The like for the under-mentioned persons, viz. The prior of Bretton Monachorum. Adam de Berewyk, vicar of the church of Thorpe Arches. Robert de Milington. Gilbert de Sandale, prebendary in the collegiate church of Lange…
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
The like to Henry Beaufiz, John de Donecastre, and Robert de Saundeby the persons who with Henry atte Hille of Whetelay cut and away the king's corn at Whetelay, co, Nottingham.…
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
The like to the same justices touching Henry atte Hille and Hugh his son Alice sister of Hugh, Adam de Wellum, John Marvel, John de Clawerth, son of Hugh de Suthwhetelay, William Seger, William son of Elias, daughter of …
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
. Parr 1. 19 de Horshate, Walter de Horsyate, Robert Attar of Adelak, Richard de John de Lodertorre, John Denysh of Denecombe, John de William de Crepetorre, and William son of Agnes Atte Holk, Richard his brother, enter…
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
The like to the same justices on complaint by Serlo Seliman that Thomas, of Bokland, with brother John de Brixton, &c. assaulted him at co. Devon, took him to Bokland, and detained him for a long in prison there. By K.…
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
The like to the same justices on like complaints against the said abbot and above-named persons by the following complaints, viz. William Pund . Walter Lybard, fforester. Richard Seyngetyl. Robert Pote. Geoffrey de Baben…
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
The like to William son of William, Richard de Wylughby, and Ralph Crophille on complaint by Gervase de Clifton and his tenants of Wylethat the keepers of the king's castle of Nottingham have made trenches dykes through …
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
Appointment of John de Brantyngham and Richard de Donecastre, as king is in need of money for divers weighty matters, to supervise the of the Exchequer of certain debts to be levied for the king's use the county of York …
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1317-08-12 date: inferred
Appointment of the same commissioners to enquire by oath of good men the county of York what sums of money were levied in the said county, what towns, and by whom, in whose hands the moneys are, and how from each town, a…
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1317-08-14 date: inferred
to John de Tumby to collect during pleasure in the port with the other customers there the custom on wools, hides woolfells exported thence. By p.s. to the collectors to admit him as their fellow. because otherwise below…
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1317-08-14 date: inferred
Safe-conduct, until All Saints Day, for Master Andrew Sapiti coming to England on business.…
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1317-08-16 date: inferred
To the same. Order not to intermeddle further with the manor of Talentyre, co. Cumberland, as it appears by inquisition taken by the said escheator that Richard le Brun, deceased, granted it to John de Derwentwatre the e…
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1317-08-16 date: inferred
To the same. Order not to intermeddle further with the manor of Castelrigg and the island of Wythholm, co. Cumberland, as it appears by inquisition taken by the said escheator that John de Derwentwatre the elder granted …
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1317-08-16 date: inferred
To the same. Order not to intermeddle further with the manor of Talentyre, co. Cumberland, as it appears by inquisition taken by the said escheator that Richard le Brun, deceased, granted it to John de Derwentwatre the e…
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1317-08-16 date: inferred
To the same. Order not to intermeddle further with the manor of Castelrigg and the island of Wythholm, co. Cumberland, as it appears by inquisition taken by the said escheator that John de Derwentwatre the elder granted …
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1317-08-17 date: inferred
Mandate to Roger de Mortuo Mari of Chirk, justice of North Wales, for restitution of the temporalities of the priory of Pristoll to Cogh , a canon of that house, whose election as prior thereof bishop of Bangor, has conf…
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1317-08-17 date: inferred
Writ de intendendo for the prior directed to the knights, free men, and tenants of the house.…
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1317-08-17 date: inferred
Mandate to Roger de Mortuo Mari of Chirk, justice of North Wales, for…
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1317-08-18 date: inferred
Protection with clause nolwnus, for one year, for John, bishop of Winchester. This schedule is missing; it has been printed in Parliamentary Writs, Vol. 11, Division Il, Appendix, p. 117, I1. Parr 1. hye…
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1317-10-11 date: inferred
Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent of Queen Isabella, by which with the assent of the king she appointed William de Bereford, knight, the younger, keeper and bailiff of her manor of Wodestok. By p.s.…
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1317-10-11 date: inferred
Inspeximus and confirmation of letters patent of Queen Isabella, by which with the assent of the king she appointed William de Bereford, knight, the younger, keeper and bailiff of her manor of Wodestok. By p.s.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
The like, for three years, for the minister and Trinitarian Friars of Tevelesford, and their attorneys, collecting alms by virtue of an indulgence granted by the Pope to their order. 1384. - 28.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Confirmation of a grant by John, prior, and the convent of St. Saviour's, Bermundeseye to John de Shirbourn, clerk, fur a sum of money in hand paid, of the manor of Little Hallyngbury, co. Essex, with wards, reliefs, esc…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Appointment of John Hardyng to the office of the tronage in the city of Cicestre. By p.s.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Vacated by surrender. 5.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Grant to Henry de Langeton, king's clerk, of the prebend in the church Lincoln. of St. Wolfram, Abbeville, which Master John Flat, deceased, held. By ps.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Mandate in pursuance to the dean and chapter of the church. 5.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Protection with clause nolumus, for two years, for John le Walsh. 9.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
The like, for one year, for William de Lyndeseye of Grove and Thomas de Grove, clerk. 5.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Licence for Stephen Loveraz to grant to Roger Normand, Joan his wife and his heirs the bailiwick of the forestership of La Bokholte forest, and 18d. of rent in Lokerlegh, heldin chief, and for them to re-grant these to h…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Licence for the alienation in mortmain by William de Cossale, king's clerk, Lincoln. to the prior and convent of Newstead in Sherwood of twelve messuages, a mill, eight bovates and 60 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow an…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Vacated because otherwise above. 20.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Licence, until Midsummer, for Thomas de Bynedon to take 1,000 York. uarters of wheat without the realm to trade with in Ireland, Gascony and Spain, notwithstanding any prohibition of the export of corn. By p.s. May 4. Jo…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Presentation of Master John de Aileston to the prebend in the king's Lincoln. free chapel of Hastings, in the diocese of Chichester, which Robert de Langeton, deceased, held. By p.s. May 3.…
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1334-05-03 date: inferred
Appointment of John de Bybury, in the place of Roger de Swynesbull, now deceased, to execute with William de Shareshull, William de Burncestre and John de Oxonia the commission to the four latter to remove all nets and k…
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