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- Pyle, Howard; Lübcke, F., transl.; Daugaard, Jacob, transl. Det Lystige Æventyr om Robin Hood, den Berømte Røver Fra Nottinghamshire / Nedskrevet og illustreret aF Howard Pyle. Oversat aF F. Lübcke og J. F. Daugaard. København: Laurits Eibys Forlag, 1894. XII, 290 pp. 21.5 x 16 mm. 22 col. plates, t.-p. w. ornam border, illus. at chapter heads, illum. initials, ornam. borders, vigns. (all by Howard Pyle), printer's Flourishes. Hardback. Bibliographical Sources ⁃ Dansk ForFatterleksikon. Citation ⁃ Pyle, Howard; Lübcke, F., transl.; Daugaard, Jacob, transl. Det Lystige Æventyr om Robin Hood, den Berømte Røver Fra Nottinghamshire (København, 1894) . pyle-howard-1894a-tp.jpg|Pyle's title-page with ornamented border. pyle-howard-1894a-plate01.jpg|Frontispiece. Pyle's illustrations are very rarely seen in colour.1 KB (181 words) - 00:38, 14 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-11. Revised by … Record [12 May 1366:] Hugh la Souche, 'chivaler,' staying in Foreign parts by the king’s licence, has letters nominating Roger Herlaston and Robert Loxlee as his attorneys in England For one year. The chancellor received the attorneys by letter oF the said Hugh. Isaacson, Robert F 1912b, p. 236. Source notes Membrane 29 oF the Patent Roll For 40 Edward III - Part I. IRHB's brackets. Marginal note: "May 12. Westminster". Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1912b, p. 236. Also see ⁃ Places named Loxley. Notes1 KB (170 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-16. Revised by … Record [15 Nov. 1370:] Pardon, at the request oF Robert Knolles and For good service to be rendered by Adam Straggy in his company beyond seas, to the said Adam oF the king’s suit For the death oF Robert Hode, 'litster,' killed beFore 1 March in the king’s Forty-third year, whereoF he is indicted or appealed, and oF any consequent outlawry. By p. s. Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, p. 20. Source notes Membrane 11 oF the Patent Roll For 44 Edward III – Part III. Marginal note: "Nov. 15. Westminster". Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, p. 20. Also see ⁃ Persons named Robin Hood (links). Notes1 KB (190 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- North to south: Fulbourn (Cambridgeshire) and Great Dunmow (Essex). By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-16. Revised by … Record [16 Oct. 1373:] [Pardon oF outlawry to] John Boys oF Great Dunmowe, For non-appearance to answer John Petyt oF Fulburn, chaplain, touching a plea oF debt oF 20 marks. London. Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, p. 342. Source notes Membrane 25 oF the Patent Roll For 47 Edward III – Part II. Marginal note: "16 October. Westminster". IRHB's brackets. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, p. 342. Also see ⁃ Persons named Little John (links). Notes1 KB (182 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Warwickshire. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-07. Revised by … Record [20 Mar. 1362:] Pardon, For good service done in the war oF France in the company oF the king’s clerk Richard de Thorne, then clerk oF the king’s avenary, to John atte Brugge oF CliFton oF the king’s suit For the death oF John Petite oF Newenton Blosmeville, killed beFore Michaelmas in the thirty third year, whereoF he is indicted or appealed, and oF any consequent outlawry. By p.s. Isaacson, Robert F 1912a, p. 186. Source notes Membrane 14 oF the Patent Roll For 36 Edward III – Part I. Marginal note: "March 20. Westminster". Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1912a, p. 186. Also see ⁃ Persons named Little John (links) Notes2 KB (211 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- The Thames. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-16. Revised by … Record [29 July 1371:] Commission to Robert Ramesay, John Roux, Henry Hale, Robert Brabisson, Richard Style and John Cotland, pursuant to the statute against taking salmon in Forbidden seasons (Stat. Westm. the Second, cap. 47), to keep the statute in the water oF Thames; as the king has learned that many fishermen and others take salmon in [p. 175:] divers places in the said water with nets called 'trymkes' and other devices. AFterwards, on 18 August, John Stodeye, John Little and John Torald were associated in the said commission. Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, pp. 174-75. Source notes Membrane 29d oF the Patent Roll For 45 Edward III – Part II. Marginal note: "July 29. Westminster". Italics as in printed source. IRHB's brackets. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, pp. pp. 174-75. Also see ⁃ Persons named Little John (links). …2 KB (229 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- West Chiltington, Sussex. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-16. Revised by … Record [28 Apr. 1373:] Licence, For 100s. paid to the king by Robert Loxle, For Hugh la Souche to enFeoFF the said Robert For liFe oF the manor oF Chiltyngton and the advowson oF the church oF that town, held oF the king in chieF. Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, p. 278. Source notes Membrane 16 oF the Patent Roll For 47 Edward III – Part I. Marginal note: "28 April. Westminster". Italics as in source. IRHB comments 'Chiltyngton' is probably West Chiltington, Sussex. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, p. 278. Also see ⁃ Persons named Robert Loxley (links). Notes1 KB (195 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-11. Revised by … Record [28 May 1370:] Pardon, as above [i.e. "at the request oF Walter Huwet and For good service to be rendered by John Tiryngham, 'chivaler,' in parts beyond seas in the company oF the said Walter"] and at the request oF Robert de Knolles, to Richard de Lye Bottewode oF the king’s suit For the death oF GeoFFrey Colle, killed beFore 1 March in the king’s Forty-third year, whereoF he is indicted or appealed, and oF any consequent outlawry. By p.s. Isaacson, Robert F 1913a, p. 430. Source notes Membrane 23 oF the Patent Roll For 44 Edward III - Part II. Marginal note: "May 28. Westminster". Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1913a, p. 430. Also see ⁃ Persons named Richard at the Lee (links). Notes1 KB (214 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-11. Revised by … Record [30 Jul. 1366:] Whereas the king is inFormed that on Sunday aFter St. Chad, in the thirty-sixth year, at the hour oF curFew (ignitegii) Richard del Lee oF Stalynton came to the house oF Thomas Alot oF Stalynton and assaulted and wounded him, and Thomas in selF deFence struck him in the leFt side with a kniFe whereoF he died Forthwith; the king pardons Thomas his suit For the said death, whereoF he is indicted or appealed, and any consequent outlawry. By p.s. Isaacson, Robert F 1912b, p. 303. Source notes Membrane 35 oF the Patent Roll For 40 Edward III - Part II. Marginal note: "July 30. Westminster". Italic type as in printed source. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1912b, p. 303. Also see ⁃ Persons named Richard at the Lee (links). Notes2 KB (227 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-16. Revised by … Record [8 May. 1373:] Pardon to William Reynald, alias oF Kyngesnorton, oF his outlawries in the counties oF Worcester and Warwick For non-appearance beFore the justices oF the Bench (1) to answer Richard atte Lee touching a plea oF trespass and (2) to answer Richard Payn touching a plea oF trespass; he having now surrendered to the Flete prison, as William de Fyncheden, chieF justice, has certified. Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, p. 280. Source notes Membrane 18 oF the Patent Roll For 47 Edward III – Part I. Marginal note: "8 May. Westminster". Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, p. 280. Also see ⁃ Persons named Richard at the Lee (links). Notes1 KB (200 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- London. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-23. Revised by … Record [1341:] Appointment pursuant to the ordinance oF the late Parliament at Westminster For the arrest oF suspected persons oF Andrew Aubray, mayor oF the city oF London, and Roger de Forsham, one oF the sheriFFs, to arrest wherever Found Thomas, apprentice oF John Littel, Edmund son oF Thomas de Ware, John Crosse, sometime apprentice oF Hugh de Mokkyng, William atte Felde, and John son oF Henry Sterre, suspected oF Felonies, and to imprison them in Neugate gaol until Further order. By C. Isaacson, Robert F 1900a, p. 85. Source notes Date: 'Aug. 6. Berkhampstead'. Membrane 59d. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1900a, p. 85. Background ⁃ Wikipedia: London Also see ⁃ Persons named Little John (links) Notes2 KB (217 words) - 21:04, 8 January 2021
- Southampton. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-15. Revised by … Record [4 Feb. 1374:] Appointment oF William Bacon, mayor oF Suthampton, William Mauneshull, bailiFF thereoF, Thomas Hoywode and William Scarlet [p. 406:] to take twenty hewers oF stone in the county oF Southampton For the works oF the walls oF the said town, put them to the works at the wages oF the men oF the town, there to stay as long as shall be necessary, and arrest all who are … to prison until they find security to serve on the works. Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, pp. 405-406. Source notes Membrane 33 oF the Patent Roll For 48 Edward III – Part I. Marginal note: "Feb. 4. Westminster". IRHB's brackets. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, pp. 405-406. Also see ⁃ Persons named William Scathlock (links). Notes2 KB (227 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Treslothan, in Cornish: Tresulwedhen. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-21. Revised by … Record [1343:] The like [i.e. 'Commission oF oyer and terminer to William de Shareshull, John de StouFord and Hugh de Berewyk'], on complaint by the duke that Michael de Trenewyth 'le Fitz,' John Billioun, Henry Billioun, John de Depham, Thomas le Goldsmyth, John Petit oF Tresulwythen, Richard Penpons and others by Force prevent the stannary men oF Cornwall From executing their oFFice oF the stannary, whereby he has lost the proFit oF his stannary and coinage there. By C. Isaacson, Robert F 1902a, p. 71 [item 3], inserted quote From [item 2]. Source notes Dated: 'Feb. 12. Kennington'. Membrane 88d. IRHB comments 'Tresulwythen' is now known as 'Tresulwedhen' in Cornish and 'Treslothan' in English. Another grant oF a commission oF oyer and terminer was issued in the same case on 6 Feb. at Kennington. Isaacson, Robert F 1902a, p. 71 [item 2]. John Petyt's repertoire was not limited to …3 KB (368 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Westminster, the home port oF the James. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-08. Revised by … Record [6 Sep. 1312:] SaFe conduct, until Christmas, For John Petit, master oF the king's ship la James oF Westminster, going to divers parts on the king's business. By K. The like For the under-mentioned mariners: Robert Gold, master oF the king's ship la l'etre oF Westminster; Richard atte Wose, master oF the king's ship la Weliwonne. Handcock, G F 1894a, p. 491. Source notes Marginal note in printed source: "Sept. 6. Westminster". Italics as in printed source. IRHB comments For the career oF this John Little and For the name "atte Wose" see Little John the mariner (record texts). Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Handcock, G F 1894a, p. 491. Also see ⁃ Little John the mariner (links) ⁃ Persons named Little John (links). Notes2 KB (232 words) - 07:14, 17 May 2022
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen., 2015-07-20. Revised by … Primary Sources ⁃ Bayne, W W 1851a, includes a poem on William Tell. See notes by Crone, John S.; F., S.J.A., under 'Studies and criticism'. Studies and criticism ⁃ Clouston, W A 1887a; lists analogues oF William Tell's apple shooting Feat, including Adam Bell; cites at length a Persian analogue to this incident. ⁃ Crone, John S 1904a; author oF English poem on William Tell (c. 1850) is a W. B. Bayne [recte W.W. Bayne?], assistant master oF BelFast Academy; response to F., S.J.A,; see below. ⁃ F, S J A 1904a, asks For author inFormation For an English poem on William Tell. Reply by John S. Crone, above, ⁃ Gibson, GeoFFrey 1975a ⁃ Hic et Ubique 1912a; seeks inFormation about a book which includes William Tell, an English language comic play For children. Apparently this query was never answered. ⁃ P-G, H 1950a; in answer to query From T., A., below: William Tell's …2 KB (298 words) - 05:30, 27 May 2022
- Cornwall. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-18. Revised by … Record [17 Mar. 1337:] The like [sc. commission oF oyer and terminer] to Ralph Bloiou, John Petit and John Billoun, in the county oF Cornwall, on petition beFore the king and council by MounFrere de Sivill in Spain, master oF a ship called la Seint Johan, setting Forth that as he was bringing his ship laden with 92 tuns oF wine oF La Rochelle belonging to divers merchants, and other goods oF him and his mariners, From Spain to Courtrey, some men From Cornwall and other parts oF the realm boarded it near the port oF St. Ives, carried it and the cargo away and used these at their will. By pet. oF C. Isaacson, Robert F 1895a, p. 443. Source notes Membrane 32d oF the Patent Roll For 11 Edward III – Part I. Marginal note: "March 17. Westminster". IRHB's brackets. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1895a, p. 443. Also see ⁃ John Petit oF Cornwall …2 KB (264 words) - 22:03, 10 June 2022
- Westminster, the home port oF the James, and Calais, France. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-08. Revised by … Record [26 Jul. 1313:] SaFe-conduct, until Christmas, For Andrew Rosekyn, king's mariner, master oF the king's ship called la Godeiere oF Westminster, whom the king is sending to Calais on his business. The like For the undermentioned mariners, viz.:— William le Fisshere, master oF the king's ship called la WeliFare oF Westminster. John Petit, master oF the king's ship called the James oF Westminster. Handcock, G F 1898a, p. 5. Source notes Marginal note in printed source: "July 26. Westminster". Italics as in printed source. IRHB comments For the career oF this John Little see Little John the mariner (record texts). Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Handcock, G F 1898a, p. 5. Also see ⁃ Little John the mariner (links) ⁃ Persons named …2 KB (244 words) - 07:15, 17 May 2022
- North to south: Berwick-upon-Tweed; StiFFkey, NorFolk; Westminster, the home port oF the Michel. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-09. Revised by … Record [7 Jan. 1317:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to Robert Burgilon and John de Fitton touching the persons who Forcibly boarded the ship La Michele oF Westminster, which the king had laden at London with corn and other victuals and armour, and had sent under John Petit, as master, to the town oF Berwick-upon-Tweed For the sustenance oF his lieges staying in garrison there, and which on the return voyage had been driven ashore at Stivekeye [co. NorFolk], broke her up when so cast away, broke the chests in her, and carried away the chests, timbers and entire gear, and also the beds, armour, jewels and other goods which were on board her. By p.s. Handcock, G F 1898a, p. 678. Source notes Italics and brackets as in printed source. Membrane 36d. Marginal note in printed source: "Jan. 7. Clipstone". IRHB comments …2 KB (324 words) - 21:03, 8 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-11. Revised by … Record [16 July 1370:] Commission to Edmund de Clare, Richard Kent, Robert de Loxle, Richard de Stoghton, Robert de Chisenhale and Henry Colas oF GildeFord, 'taverner,' to arrest John Brigge, Thomas Kayo, John Essex, 'glovere,' Richard Smyth and John his brother, Peter servant oF John Grene, John Northerne, servant oF John Grene, and Nicholas servant oF Robert de Aston, indicted oF having ravished Joan daughter oF Thomas Repere oF London at the parish oF St. Margaret in Briggestrete in the ward oF Billyngesgate, London, and taken her without the city, and to bring them to Neugate gaol to be kept there by the sheriFFs oF London, keepers oF the said gaol, until they be delivered according to the law and custom oF the realm; also to arrest the said Joan and bring her in honourable Fashion beFore the council to answer on those things which shall be laid beFore her on behalF oF the king. By C. Isaacson, Robert F 1913a, p. 473. …2 KB (293 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Cornwall. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-18. Revised by … Record [16 Oct. 1336:] Appointment oF William de Ros oF Hainelak, Ralph de Bulmere, Henry Auckland. Vavasour,' John de Eland, Robert de Scorburgh and William Scot, pursuant to a request to the king by the magnates and commonalty oF the realm in the last great council at Nottingham to appoint persons in every [p. 368:] county oF the realm to arrest suspected persons under the ordinance oF the last Parliament at Westminster, to arrest such in the county oF York; and to hear and determine the Felonies whereoF they shall be indicted. By K. & C. [.. p. 371:..] Thomas de Monte Hermerii Ralph de Bloyowe John de Arundell John Petit John Billoun Silvester de TreFruthken ⎞ ⎬ ⎠ in the county oF Cornwall, the said John Hilloun and Silvester to be one. Isaacson, Robert F 1895a, pp. 367-371. Source notes Membrane 18d oF the Patent Roll For 10 Edward III – Part II. Marginal note: "Oct. …2 KB (319 words) - 22:02, 10 June 2022
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-23. Revised by … Record Source notes Date: 'Aug. 24. Tower oF London'. Membrane 17. IRHB's brackets. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1900a, pp. 507-509. Also see ⁃ Persons named Little John (links) Notes2 KB (280 words) - 21:55, 8 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-16. Revised by … Record [12 July 1374:] Commission to Ralph de Ferrers, Thomas de Reyns, lieutenant oF the constable oF Dover castle and oF the warden oF the Cinque Ports, Walter de Leycestre and James Lyouns, serjeants-at-arms, William Ermyn, clerk, Robert Notyngham and Robert Loxle to deliver to certain merchants oF Cateloign, Genoa, Naples, Florence and Melan their share oF the goods lately taken in three tarets oF Cateloign, Genoa and Naples by certain oF the king’s subjects at sea and in the parts oF La Rye and brought within the realm, which goods have been placed in saFe keeping at the king’s order by Walter [p. 493:] and James; and to make inquisition in the counties oF Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Essex and Southampton touching all such goods not yet placed in saFe keeping, cause the same or their value to be delivered to the merchants, and arrest and commit to prison all who are contrariant in the execution oF the premises; provided …2 KB (315 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … Allusion Source notes IRHB's brackets. Lists ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-11. ⁃ Outside scope oF Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Thoresby, Ralph 1830a, vol. 1, pp. 292-93. Background ⁃ Wikipedia: Ralph Thoresby Notes2 KB (228 words) - 18:38, 7 January 2021
- Warwickshire. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-07. Revised by … Record [6 May 1361:] Association oF Henry de Grene, William de Peyto and Thomas de la Mote in the commission to Ralph, earl oF StaFFord, William de Shareshull, John de Lyons, Roger de CotesFord, John de Evesham, Richard de la Lee and Robert de Wyghthull, justices to enquire in the county oF Warwick at the suit oF the prior oF Chaueombe alleging that John de Herdewyk oF Lynleye and his Fellows, jurors in an inquisition taken at Warrewyk between Hugh son oF Henry de Braundeston and Joan late the wiFe oF Gilbert de EllesFeld, Margaret late the wiFe oF James de Audeleye and John Mautravers and Agnes, [p. 153:] his wiFe, in a plea beFore the justices oF the Bench between the said Hugh demandant, and the prior, touching the manor oF Greneburgh, took From the one party and From the other contrary to 5 Edward III, [cap. 10], and to punish the guilty pursuant to that statute. Isaacson, Robert F 1912a, pp. 152-53. Source …2 KB (309 words) - 22:03, 10 June 2022
- Westminster, the home port oF the Michel, and Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-09. Revised by … Record [21 Jul. 1316:] Writ oF aid until the Nativity oF St. Mary in impressing mariners to man his ship For Roger Catur, master oF a ship oF the king called ' la Blie ' oF Westminster, whom the king is sending with other ships oF his to take victuals to the town oF Berwick-upon-Tweed For the strengthening thereoF. By K. [p. 520:] The like For the under-mentioned masters, viz.:— John le Petit, master oF the ship called la Michel oF Westminster. Richard Golde, master oF the ship called the ship oF St. Peter oF Westminster. The master oF the ship called la Margarete oF Westminster. Handcock, G F 1898a, pp. 519-20. Source notes Marginal note in printed source, p. 519: "July 21. Westminster". Italics as in printed source. IRHB's brackets. Membrane 32. IRHB …2 KB (309 words) - 07:17, 17 May 2022
- Lee Farm in Fittleworth. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2016-11-23. Revised by … Record Source notes The source reFerence For the inFormation on Richard de la Lye in the above quotation From the 1969 English Place-Name Society volume on Sussex is to "Registers in the possession oF the Bishop oF Chichester", Y, 132 b. Mawer, Allen 1969a, vol. I, pp. xxxiv, 127. The source reFerred to For the modern "Lee Farm" is a 6" O.S. map cited without date, See For instance the map listed in the Maps section below. IRHB comments It would be interesting to know how R. de la Lye's Farm is identiFied in the c. 1206 record and what made it possible to identiFy it with the Lee Farm appearing on maps around 700 years later. While the record is oF course in Latin, it may still be oF interest to note that the English term 'Farm' in the sense oF "a tract oF land held on lease For the purpose oF cultivation" is First recorded in 1523, and that oF a "Farm-house" From 1596. OED, s.n. Farm, n. 2, 5a …2 KB (366 words) - 07:07, 17 May 2022
- Waltham Abbey and Nazeing, Essex. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-18. Revised by … Record [6 June 1335:] The like [sc. commission oF oyer and terminer] to Thomas Bacoun, Robert de Haghham and Nicholas de StorteFord, on complaint by the abbot oF Waltham Holy Cross that William de la Hay oF Grynsted, Thomas de BedeFord, Richard atte Lee, clerk, William son oF James de Welde, John son oF John de Welde oF LauFare, William his brother, Richard TailFere, Richard de Coleworth, John le Spenser oF Royndon, William Bultel, Walter de Coleworth and others broke his parks at Waltham and Nassing, co. Essex, hunted there and carried away deer. By K. Isaacson, Robert F 1895a, p. 145. Source notes Membrane 11d oF the Patent Roll For 9 Edward III – Part I. Marginal note: "June 6. York". IRHB's brackets. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1895a, p. 145. Also see ⁃ Persons named Richard at the Lee (links). Notes2 KB (249 words) - 21:03, 8 January 2021
- Little John's Grave. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … The alleged grave oF Little John is Found in Hathersage churchyard. Little John's bow and helmet, which are now at Parham House, Formerly hung in Hathersage Church. As noted by Kenneth Cameron, Little John's Grave and all other Robin Hood-related place-names in Derbyshire are First recorded at a late date, the Grave being First recorded in 1686. Cameron, Kenneth 1959a, pt. I, p. 112, and lviii; pt. III, p. 760. Sources ⁃ Addy, Sidney Oldall 1925a ⁃ Cameron, Kenneth 1959a, pt. … William 1845a, p. 376. Background ⁃ Wikipedia: Little John. BrieF mention ⁃ Brentnall, Margaret 1963a, see p. 58. Notes File:Little_John's_Grave,_Hathersage_1.jpg|The tombstone / Mike Peel, 24 Jul. 2011, Wikimedia Commons. File:Gray Printing 19xxa-r.jpg| Gray Printing 19xxa. File:Sneath, R 19xxc-r.jpg| Sneath, R 19xxc. File:Sneath, R 19xxd-r.jpg| Sneath, R …3 KB (425 words) - 13:51, 7 January 2021
- Westminster, the home port oF the Michel, and Aquitaine. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-09. Revised by … Record [24 Sep. 1316:] SaFe-conduct, until Easter, For Richard Golde, master oF a ship called ' la Petre ' oF Westminster, whom the king is sending to Aquitaine For wines to be brought to him to England. By K. The like For the under-mentioned masters, viz.:— Thomas Sprynget, master oF a ship called ' la Margarete ' oF Westminster. Little John ( Parvus Johannes ), master oF a ship called ' la Michel ' oF Westminster. Roger Catour, master oF a ship called ' la Blithe ' oF Westminster. Handcock, G F 1898a, p. 547. Source notes Marginal note in printed source: "Sept. 24. York". Italics as in printed source. Membrane 20. IRHB comments The above entry is immediately Followed by one dated 23 Sep., the preceding day, which records the issuing oF a "[c]ommission oF oyer and terminer to …3 KB (420 words) - 21:03, 8 January 2021
- Shorne, Kent. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-08. Revised by … Record [1 Sep. 1314:] Pardon to John Petyt oF Shorne, co. Kent, on account oF his good service in Scotland, For the death oF John le Ismongere oF Shorne, and also oF any outlawry incurred thereby. By K. on the inFormation oF W. de Melton. The like, word For word, For John Poteman oF Shorne, co. Kent. By K. on the inFormation oF W. de Melton. Handcock, G F 1898a, p. 168. Source notes The quoted text is a calendar summary oF the record. IRHB comments in view oF the date we must assume that John Petyt had Fought at the Battle oF Bannockburn, 24 June, 1314. For which see For instance Wikipedia: Battle oF Bannockburn; Mackenzie, W M 1913a. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Handcock, G F 1898a, p. 168. Background ⁃ Mackenzie, W M 1913a ⁃⁃ Mackenzie, W M 1989a ⁃⁃⁃ Mackenzie, W M 1997a ⁃ …2 KB (330 words) - 21:03, 8 January 2021
- Barnstaple. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-07. Revised by … Record [8 May 1364:] Licence, For one year, For the commonalty oF the town oF Plummuth to take From their port 2,000 cloths oF colour and 2,000 packs oF cloths oF the counties oF Devon and Cornwall to Gascony and Spain and other places beyond the seas subject to the king’s lordship in the south and west, to trade with; and to buy with the money arising From the sale wines and merchandise and bring the same to England to make their profit oF. By K. & C. The like to the Following:— [...] William Scarlet, For 10 packs oF cloths oF the counties oF Devon and Cornwall, From the port oF Plymouth. William Scarlet oF Barnstaple, For 10 packs oF cloths, 40 woollen cloths oF colour oF the counties oF Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall and 20 tons oF fish called ‘hakes,’ From the port oF Plymouth. [...] Isaacson, Robert F 1912a, p. 496. Source notes Membrane 19 oF the Patent Roll For 38 Edward …2 KB (318 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Abbeville, the capital oF Ponthieu under English rule. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-08. Revised by … Record [7 Aug. 1365:] The like [sc. commission oF oyer and terminer] to Richard, earl oF Arundel, Ralph Spigumell, Andrew Peverel and William Merlot, touching a complaint by John Petit, merchant oF Abbevill, that some evildoers boarded a ship oF his laden with wheat and other goods, wounded the mariners, brought the ship and cargo to the county oF Sussex and sold the same there. By K. Isaacson, Robert F 1912b, p. 202. Source notes Membrane 29d. oF the Patent Roll For 39 Edward III - Part II. Italic type as in printed source. IRHB's brackets. Marginal note: "July 18. Westminster". IRHB comments Ponthieu, with Abbeville as its capital, was alternately French and English during the Hundred Years' War, It was ceded to England Following the Treaty oF Brétigny Wikipedia: Treaty oF Brétigny. in 1360 and remained in Englis possession For the next 15 year or so, except …2 KB (352 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Taylor, John. An Errant ThieFe, whom euery Man may Trust: in Word and Deed, exceeding true and Iust. With a Comparison betweene a ThieFe and a Booke. Written by Iohn Taylor. London: Printed by Edw: All-de, For Henry Gosson, and are to bee solde in Panier-Alley, 1622. 44 pp. 8vo. First printing; not in ESTC. Bibliographical Sources ⁃ GriFFith, A F 1815a, pp. 348-49. ⁃ Taylor, John (1578-1653) 1872a, p. v, No. 32. Citation ⁃ Taylor, John. An Errant ThieFe, whom euery Man may Trust: in Word and Deed, exceeding true and Iust. With a Comparison betweene a ThieFe and a Booke (London, 1622)818 bytes (110 words) - 01:53, 9 January 2021
- Warwickshire. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-07. Revised by … Record [6 May 1361:] Commission to Ralph, earl oF StaFFord, William de Shareshull, John de Lyons, Roger de CotesFord, John de Evesham, Richard de la Lee and Robert Wyghthull, to make inquisition in the county oF Warwick touching a complaint by the prior oF Chaucombe that John de Herdewyk oF Lynleye and his Fellows, jurors in an inquisition taken at Warrewyk beFore John Moubray and his Fellows, justices appointed to take assizes in the said county, by writ oF nisi prius, between Hugh son oF Henry de Braundeston and Joan late the wiFe oF Gilbert de Ellesfled, Margaret late the wiFe oF James Daudeleye and John Mautravers and Agnes his wiFe, in a cause that was beFore the justices oF the Bench between the said Hugh, demandant, and the said prior, tenant, oF the manor oF Grenburgh, whereoF the prior vouched to warranty the said Joan, Margaret and John and Agnes against the said Hugh, took From the said prior as well …2 KB (371 words) - 22:03, 10 June 2022
- Whepstead, where Manston Hall is located. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-23. Revised by … Record Commission oF oyer and terminer to William Scot, Robert de ScardeBburgh, Constantino de Mortuo Mari, John de Sutton, Richard de Kelleshull and John de Berneye, on complaint by Thomas son oF Thomas de Scalariis, knight, that Richard son oF Edmund de Sancto Edmundo, John de BereFord, William son oF William GiFFard, knight, Thomas de BatesFord, knight, Ralph de Bockyngg, knight, John ate Lee, GeoFFrey ate Lee, Thomas ate Lee, Richard ate Lee, James ate Lee, John son oF Edmund de Sancto Edmundo, John Senicle oF St. Edmunds, Gilbert le Barbour oF St. Edmunds, Hugh de GlemesFord, Laurence de Laveneye, John Tristram, Richard de Manston, Stephen de Sydelesmere, William Shanke oF St. Edmunds, Adam Byke, John ate Melne and others carried away his goods at Manston, co. SuFFolk. By K. Isaacson, Robert F 1900a, p. 207. Source notes Date: 'Feb. 28. Woodstock'. Membrane 34d. IRHB …2 KB (297 words) - 21:04, 8 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-08. Revised by … Record [8 Oct. 1315:] Writ de intendendo, under pain oF ForFeiture, directed to John Mot and his Fellow mariners, For Humphrey de Littlebury and John Sturmy, captains and admirals oF the king's Fleet. The writ was issued in consequence oF John Mot and his Fellow mariners contemning the commands oF the said Humphrey de Littlebury and John Sturmy as captains oF the Fleet, at which the king was much incensed. By K. & C. The like directed to the under-mentioned mariners, viz.:— William le Fissher, Luke de London, John Petit, Richard Golde, Richard de la Woses, and their Fellow mariners. Handcock, G F 1898a, p. 356. Source notes Membrane 20. Marginal note in printed text: "Oct. 8. King's Lynn" The printed calendar has the Five names at the bottom on separate lines, all enclosed in a tall, right-pointing curly brace to the right oF which is the phrase "and their Fellow mariners". IRHB comments For …2 KB (328 words) - 21:55, 8 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-21. Revised by … Record [1345:] Appointment oF Nicholas de Abyndon, king's serjeant-at-arms, John le Luttle, Robert de Furneux and GeoFFrey Horn to arrest John Pypard, clerk, John de Bukeden, prior oF Wylmondele, John Mayn, Alan de Skernyngge and John le Spenser, who as has been testiFied beFore the king and council have attempted many things very prejudicial to the king and his crown, which iF allowed to proceed will not only be to the king's prejudice and the subversion oF laws and the rights oF the crown but also to the maniFest lesion oF ecclesiastical liberty, and bring them at once as honourably as may be beFore the king and council to answer touching the things which shall then be laid to their charge and to receive as the king and council shall order. By C. Isaacson, Robert F 1902a, p. 501. Source notes Dated: 'Feb. 12. Kennington'. Membrane 88d. IRHB comments 'Wylmondele' must be Wymondley, where there was a priory. For …2 KB (298 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Hathersage Church where the arrows and other Little John relics were Found beFore c. 1750. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-07-04. Revised by … Little John's arrows together with his bow, helmet and chain mail hung in Hathersage Church until the mid-18th century. The arrows seem to have Flown to parts unknown. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ HopeValley.org.uk: Little John - 3 - the great bow. ⁃ Hulbert, Martin F H 1981a (not seen, but cF. preceding).2 KB (244 words) - 15:34, 28 April 2022
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-16. Revised by … Record [15 July 1374:] Commission to David Berdevyll, Henry Traynel, John Salesbury and John Bisouthe, serjeants-at-arms, For certain causes propounded beFore the king and council, to arrest John Kyttesone, John Longe, William Berkyngge, John Ermyn, John Lucas oF Queneshithe, Thomas Skinner by ‘La Riolle,’ John Bylneye, William Bylneye, John Yonge, John Litle, Ralph Smith oF Reynham, John Fullere oF Dagunham, John Elyne, William Martlesham, John Grene, 'Picard,', John … Kendale, Henry Juwet, Robert Cavendish, John Sharp and Nicholas Wyndrawere, bring them to London and deliver them to the sheriFFs to be kept saFely in Neugate gaol until Further order For their deliverance. By C. Isaacson, Robert F 1914a, p. 491. Source notes Membrane 5d oF the Patent Roll For 48 Edward III – Part I. Marginal note: "July 15. Westminster". IRHB comments …2 KB (314 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Hathersage Church where the Little John relics were Found beFore c. 1750. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-01-05. Revised by … Part oF Little John's chain mail with his bow, helmet and arrows hung in Hathersage Church until the mid-18th century. The subsequent Fate oF the chain mail is unknown. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ HopeValley.org.uk: Little John - 3 - the great bow. ⁃ Hulbert, Martin F H 1981a (not seen, but cF. HopeValley.org.uk).2 KB (244 words) - 15:34, 28 April 2022
- St Augustine's Abbey, Canterbury. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2015-08-28. Revised by … Record Source notes Marginal note against this entry: "Jan. 26. Westminster." Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Printed Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1893a, p. 239. Background ⁃ Wikipedia: St Augustine's Abbey. Notes2 KB (371 words) - 21:03, 8 January 2021
- OxFord. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-08. Revised by … Record [23 Apr. 1315:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to Henry BeauFiz and Richard de Wyndesore, on complaint by William Lestalouner, Richard de Wenise, Richard de Cherteseye, Nicholas de Hamslape, John Russel, William de Fremesworth, Reginald de Florencia, Roger de StaFFord, Adam de Louermouth, John Petyt, John de Aleville, Richard Lestalouner, John Barou The printed source seems to have a 'u', not an 'n'., John de Kancia, Roger de Escarburgh, Robert de RoFF', John de Nedham, Roger de Langele, Robert de Derby, John de Wynton, Richard … de la Marche, Nicholas de Parys and Miles de Wylmedele, men and servants oF the king's Household, that William Wydeby oF Abingdon, Thomas Sampson, 'taverner,' William le Bowyer oF Abingdon and John his brother, William de Bloxham, Adam le Barbour, John le Chapeleyn, John Niepayn, John le Fissher, Richard Cary, John de Bisshopeston, GeoFFrey de Stokes, Philip de Mixtbury, …2 KB (335 words) - 07:16, 17 May 2022
- Marian Lodge. / HertFordshire Genealogy: Some other Houses in Little Gaddesden. ]] By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-09-22. Revised by … Marian Lodge in Little Gaddesden owes its name to the Fact that it was "built by Lady Marian AlFord" in the 1870s (see 1908 quortation below). It is unclear whether the name was also to some extent inspired by the proximity to the Robin Hood House in Little Gaddesden, but with the latter located just 2 km SE oF the lodge many who did not know the history oF the lodge must have seen the two names as connected. Though the lodge was built in the 1870's, it is not clear iF it was named Marian Lodge From the beginning. The postcard shown below, post-marked 1905, is thereFore the earliest record I know oF so Far. Quotations Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Page, William 1908a, p. 144. Web version a British History Online. Maps ⁃ 25" O.S. map HertFordshire XXVI.9 (c. …5 KB (669 words) - 01:03, 13 February 2021
- Nashe, Thomas. Pierce Penilesse His Svpplication to the Diuell. Barbaria grandis habere nihil. Written by Tho. Nash, Gent. London, Printed by Abell IeFFes, For Iohn Busbie, 1592. 4 o. Collation: ¶ 4, A-C 4, D & E (together one leaF), F-L 4. Copies ⁃ Bodleian Library; Malone 566 ⁃ Chapin Library ⁃ Folger Shakespeare Library ⁃ St. John's College, OxFord ⁃ Trinity College, Cambridge Bibliographical Sources ⁃ Nashe, Thomas 1966a, vol. I, pp. 138, 140; V, 205; Supplement (in vol V), 82. Citation ⁃ Nashe, Thomas. Pierce Penilesse His Svpplication to the Diuell (London, 1592)867 bytes (100 words) - 03:11, 9 January 2021
- Dunboyne. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-08. Revised by … Record [26 Oct. 1366:] Whereas Henry de Ferrariis and Joan, his wiFe, have shewn the king that whereas certain discords and debates lately arose between the said Henry and Walter Cusak, 'chivaler,' over the inheritance oF the said Joan, and Henry and Walter were arrested by the king’s justices in Ireland and inhibited on the king’s behalF From doing anything against each other except by the law oF Ireland, the said Walter and James le Hide, 'chivaler,' Simon son oF John Cusak, 'chivaler,' Hugh son oF William Petit, Cristallus Petit oF Pireston, John Petit oF Dunboyn, John Launsayn oF Dyvelyn, John Rudipak and others oF their conFederacy, assuming to themselves the royal power, ejected the said Henry and Joan From Joan's inheritance oF the annual value oF 600 marks, by armed Force, without any process oF law, took away goods to the value oF 500 marks From the manors and places oF the said inheritance, assaulted …3 KB (482 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Whaplode. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-11. Revised by … Record [26 Dec. 1364:] Commission to Richard Bukham and John atte Halle, pursuant to the ordinance made with the assent oF the council that no one cross the sea From the realm without the king’s special licence and that in the case oF all persons who cross diligent scrutiny be made that they do not take with them gold or silver in money or mass, jewels or letters oF exchange, and that, in case any such be Found on any one crossing on the sea or an arm oF the sea or on water running to the sea, the bearer shall be arrested and sent beFore the king and council, merchants known to be such crossing For business only excepted, and these shall find security beFore the bailifis or keepers oF the port or place where they cross that the money which they have shall be used only For trade, on pain in the case oF the sender oF ForFeiture oF the amount sent and in the case oF the bearer oF imprisonment and ransom thereout at …3 KB (502 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Treslothan, in Cornish: Tresulwedhen. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-21. Revised by … Record Source notes Dated: 'Feb. 4. Kennington'. Membrane 43d. IRHB comments 'Tresulwythen' is now known as 'Tresulwedhen' in Cornish and 'Treslothan' in Englsh. Another grant oF a commission oF oyer and terminer was issued in the same case on 6 Feb. at Kennington Isaacson, Robert F 1902a, p. 71 [item 2]. See Further 1343 - John Petyt oF Treslothan steals Flotsam (2). Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1902a, p. 66. Background ⁃ GENUKI: Treslothan ⁃ Isaacson, Robert F 1902a, p. 71 [item 2] ⁃ Wikipedia: Troon, Cornwall. Also see ⁃ 1343 - John Petyt oF Treslothan obstructs mining ⁃ Criminals named Little John (links) ⁃ Persons named Little John (links). Notes4 KB (578 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- The beach, c. 600 m NE oF Broomholm. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-09. Revised by … Record [22 July 1315:] The like [i.e. a commission oF oyer and terminer] to John de FresingFeld, Richard de Walsingham and Richer de ReeFham, on complaint by Ralph Frapaile, John Hungeri (Hungrie), Gervase Waretes' and John Compaile, merchants oF Dynaunt in Almain, that, when a ship which they had laden at le Swyn in Flanders with divers wares to take to England was driven ashore near Bromholm, co. NorFolk, and they had taken the goods ashore, John Petit oF Westminster, Thomas Springot and Alice his wiFe, John Springot, John Faireman and Joan his wiFe, Robert Lenys, John Seitesele, Bartholomew Merke, John Mot, William le Fisshere, John le Fisshere, Richard Eliot, Richard atte Wase, Robert Peverel, Ralph Bruneman, Martin son oF Amice, William Ethe and Margery his wiFe, William ProudeFot and Amice his wiFe, Stephen de Marisco, John Grygge oF Houpp, John Belle, Thomas de Hull, Walter 'on …3 KB (397 words) - 21:03, 8 January 2021
- The Robin Hood. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … The Robin Hood is located at 88 Robin Hood Road, Knaphill, Woking. The earliest reFerence I have Found so Far is a 6" O.S. map oF the area published in 1873, based on surveying carried out 1870-71 (see Maps section below). inFormation on publicans For the years 1913-18 can be Found at Pub History. Pub History: Robin Hood, Robin Hood road, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey. Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a|Dobson & Taylor, pp. 293-311. Sources ⁃ Pub History: Robin Hood, Robin Hood road, Knaphill, Woking, Surrey. Maps ⁃ 25" O.S. map Surrey XVI.11 (1916; rev. 1913) (georeFerenced) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Surrey XVI.11 (1916; rev. 1913) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Surrey XVI.11 (1936; rev. 1934) ⁃ 25" O.S. map Surrey XVI.11 (1916; rev. 1913) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Surrey XVI (1873; surveyed 1870-71) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Surrey XVI.SE (1897; rev. 1894-95) ⁃ …4 KB (484 words) - 15:30, 5 May 2022
- Seaton Delaval. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-08. Revised by … Record [8 Feb. 1365:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to John de Strevelyn, John Moubray, Thomas de ingelby, John de Fencotes, Roger de Fulthorp, Gocelin Sourteis and William de Kellowe, on complaint by William son oF Michael de Flyssyng that, whereas a ship called Palmedagh oF Flyssyng, laden at Le Scone with divers goods and merchandise oF his, when sailing towards Newcastle-upon-Tyne, was driven by a storm on the coast by Seton … Roger Hoghird, Robert Hoghird, John Husband, John Carter, John Wyly, Robert Forester, William de Bedelyngton, John Walssh, William Hyne, John Caleys, … Baret, Robert Kyn, John 'Watkynman,' Thomas Wyld, William Gray, Richard Fox, Richard Brade, John …3 KB (386 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Quarrendon. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-23. Revised by … Record [1342:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to William de Shareshull, Hugh Kennington de Berewyk and Richard de Stonle, on complaint by Thomas de Bello Campo, earl oF Warwick, that William le Taverner, Richard Bermyngton, Robert Bermynton, 'chapleyn,' Augustine Bever, Robert Hertwell, John le Bole, John le Ropere, Hugh le Bole, Richard … Thomas Hale, William Hale, John le Cardere, James Pynkeneye, Walter CraunFord, John Lambard, Richard Wodestok, William Wolmere, GeoFFrey Bisshopeston, John oF Toune, Thomas Andevre, Walter le Tannere, Adam le Tannere, William le Bakere, John Harm, Robert Paskeden, William le Coupere, John le Syuekere, Richard le Syuekere, William Dunstaple, William Halton, Thomas Canun, John …3 KB (368 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- East Rudham. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-18. Revised by … Record [4 Dec. 1335:] Licence For the alienation in mortmain to the prior and convent oF CokesFord, in satisFaction oF 7 marks oF the 20l. yearly oF land and rent which they had the licence oF Edward II. to acquire, oF the Following: by Thomas de Nethergatc oF StaneFord, chaplain, the manor oF Westwrothamthorpe; [p. 183:] by Matilda de Tony, a messuage and 12 acres oF land in Neketon; by William de Hyndringham, Five messuages, 16 acres oF land and 4s. oF rent, in Estrudham, Houton and Kylverdeston; by Roger, vicar oF the church oF Thorpe Market, a messuage and 12 acres oF land in Estrudham; by Richard Douny, chaplain, three messuages and 6 acres oF land in the same town; and by John Petit, 9 acres oF land and the reversion oF a messuage and 21 acres oF land now held For liFe by Alice late the wiFe oF John de Joland, in the same town. It appears by the inquisition that the said messuage and land, with the manor, …2 KB (329 words) - 21:03, 8 January 2021
- Long MelFord and Hitcham, SuFFolk. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-18. Revised by … Record [10 Oct. 1336:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to Thomas Bacoun, Constantine de Auckland. Mortuo Mari, John Claver and Robert de Tolthorpe, on complaint by John, bishop oF Ely, that whereas among other liberties granted to the church oF St. Etheldreda, Ely, by kings oF England, it has been granted [p. 367:] that all prisoners taken within thre bishop's lordship in the counties oF NorFolk and SuFFolk For robberies, larcenies, or any other right, ought, to be brought to his prison oF Estderham, co. NorFolk, there to stand their trial, Giles de Wachesman, knt. [,] John de Depham, William de Boxstede, William de Totehale, Thomas de la Lee, Peter de Herling, William Rys, John de Stokes, Edmund de Neketon, John de Lavenham, Adam le Barbour, Thomas le Barbour oF Lavenham, William le Parker oF MeleFord, John le Porter oF MelFord, John Lytel oF MeleFord, Gilbert le Barbour oF St. Edmunds, John …3 KB (390 words) - 21:03, 8 January 2021
- North to south: Albrighton, Shrewsbury; Albrighton, Wolverhampton; St Mary's Church, Handsworth By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-11. Revised by … Record [16 Apr. 1367:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to Richard de StaFFord, Thomas de ingelby, John de Delves, John Moubray, Robert de Grendon, Nicholas de Beek, knights, and John Kokayn, on complaint by Henry de Morwode, parson oF the church oF Honnesworth that Roger de Wirlegh, Richard de Wirlegh, Henry de Wirlegh, clerk, Robert Burgyloun, John de Alerwas, John Dymmok, Richard Gymvill oF Honnesworth,'parker,' Adam le Charetter oF Norton, Richard de Lye, and others, at Honnesworth, co. StaFFord, broke his close, killed 60 swine therein worth 20 marks, took and impounded l0 oxen, 10 cows and 6 calves, and kept them so long without Food that 6 oxen, 3 cows and 3 calves died and the rest were greatly deteriorated, broke his stank whereby the fish therein, valued at 40 marks, escaped, carried away his goods, and assaulted his men …3 KB (464 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Bristol. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-24. Revised by … Record [c. 1226-44:] Charter oF Roger oF Frome Bridge, son oF Andrew oF Frome Bridge, giving to Hamo le Clerk the land Formerly his Father's lying between the gate and bridge oF Frome, to hold to him, his heirs and attorneys oF the donor and his heirs, rendering yearly a pair oF gloves, value ½d., or ½d., as he wishes. Hamo has paid him 20 marks by way oF entry. [F. 73] Warranty and sealing clauses. 'Hiis testibus Willelmo Clerico. Johanne Sellar'. Ada Horhee. Petro … Willelmo Jowan. Ricardo Coco. Ricardo Corduan'. Pagano le Noble. Roberto RuFo. Roberto Hod ' et aliis.' Ross, C D 1959a, p. 95, No. 134. Source notes F.72v-73r. Italics and brackets as in printed source. Two other records seem to reFer to the same person. See below in section 'Also see'. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Ross, C D 1959a, p. p. 95, No. 134. Also see …2 KB (256 words) - 20:56, 22 March 2021
- The Robin Hood. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07.Revised by … The Robin Hood in Cherry Hinton is an old pub. The First notice I have so Far Found oF it is a reply to a query regarding 'Poetical Tavern Signs' in Notes & Queries in April 1854, where a P.J.F. Gantillon notes that "The Robin Hood inscription is Found, with a very little variation, in Front oF a public-house at Cherryhinton [sic], at the corner oF the road to Fulbourn [...]". Gantillon, P J F 1854a. The type oF inscription Gantillon has in mind is exempliFied by this one From Castleton near Whitby: To gentlemen and yeomen good, Come in and drink with Robin Hood; IF Robin Hood is not at home, Come in and drink with Little John. M, F 1853a. The original building, a thatched cottage, was demolished in 1960 or earlier and replaced by the present building, at which time the establishment was given the name Robin Hood & Little John, which it retained as late as November 2007. Subsequently the name has been changed …6 KB (913 words) - 15:28, 5 May 2022
- Wortley. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-11. Revised by … Record [10 Feb. 1365:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to Thomas de Furnyvall, Thomas de ingelby, William de Melton, Robert de Staynton, Christopher Molore, Simon de Heslarton, William de Fyncheden, William de MirFeld, John Sayvill and Thomas Bosvyll, on complaint by Elizabeth late the wiFe oF Nicholas de Wortelay, knight, that John de Damport, serjeant oF the peace oF the hundred oF MakelesFeld, William Horsale, John de Stasum, Laurence Bodell, John Boydell, Nicholas son oF John del Holt, Laurence de Leycestre, William his brother, Henry de Rixton, Robert Maynewaryng, William de Legh, William de Meet, John de HolFord, John de HonFord, the elder, John Welok, Gilbert de Urmeston, Hugh de Clayton oF Hollewall, Richard son oF Thomas de Leghe, Robert Danyel, John Gile, Thomas his brother, John Tabeleye, John Danyel, William de WhistanFeld oF Sidyngton, Hugh de Sidyngton oF WhistanFeld, Hugh de Neuton, Thomas de Wheltrogh, …3 KB (493 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- North to south: Albrighton, Shrewsbury; Albrighton, Wolverhampton; St Mary's Church, Handsworth By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-11. Revised by … Record [18 May 1368:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to Richard de StaFFord, John Moubray, Thomas de ingelby, William de Fyncheden, Robert de Grendon, Philip de Grendon, Thomas de Arderne, knights, and Simon de LycheFeld, on complaint by Henry de Morewode, parson oF the church oF Hounesworth, that Roger de Wirlegh, John de Allerwas, John Dymmok oF Wennesbyry, Richard de Wirlegh, Henry de Wirlegh, clerk, Richard Grymvill oF Hounesworth, 'parker,' Adam le Charetter oF Norton, Richard de Lye oF Albrighton, Roger Spaynel, and others, broke his close at Hounesworth, co. StaFFord, killed 12 swine worth 60s., took and impounded 10 oxen, 10 cows and 11 calves, kept them so … that 6 oxen, 3 cows and 6 calves, worth 20 marks, died, and the remainder were deteriorated to his damage oF 10 marks, broke his stank there …3 KB (459 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- Cornwall. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-07-23. Revised by … Record [1342:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to John de Stonore, William de Shareshull, Peter de Gildesburgh and Hugh de Berewyk, on complaint by the king's son Edward, duke oF Cornwall and earl oF Chester, that whereas the stannary men oF the county oF Cornwall by charters oF the king's progenitors and the king work For tin wherever they will within the county, castles and churches excepted, at all times oF the year, whiten the tin when worked, sell the same at their will and receive the whole proFit oF the tin worked by them, saving to the lords oF the soil a tenth part oF such proFit and to him the coinage oF the tin, and both the king and he From the time oF the grant oF the county to him by the Former, had received great proFit From the coinage, Michael Trenewith, Michael his son, John: Billyon, Hervey his son, Ralph Restaek, Walter le Beare, John Carmynou and William Scarlet, assuming the royal power, …4 KB (580 words) - 22:03, 10 June 2022
- Robin Hood's Butt. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-08-26. Revised by … Robin Hood's Butt in Askerton parish, Cumberland, is a turF-covered mound, c. 13 m in diameter and up to 1.9 m in height. The mound, with some stone debris, is what remains oF a Roman signal station which stood on the west side oF the Maiden Way, a Roman Road From Birdoswald (by Hadrian's Wall) to Bewcastle. The Foundations oF a nearly square tower can be seen at the top. Based on the amount oF debris it has been suggested that it was about 6 m high. Its walls oF regularly coursed c. 85 cm thick stones were 3.5 to 6 m. wide externally. When the station was active, there was a ditch or drainage channel round the building, with a little causeway over or through it on the east side. The stone For the tower was supplied by two small quarries only 50 m to the west. Pastscape: Robin Hood's Butt. Robin Hood's Butt is First mentioned in 1598 (see Record below). The locality is indicated as 'The Butt' tout court on …7 KB (961 words) - 13:51, 7 January 2021
- Honiton was visited by Robin Hood oF Colyton, c. 10.5 km to the SE. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2015-08-27. Revised by … Records Source notes "˂..˃" indicates "lost or illegible letters in the original"; "⌜⌝" indicates "interlineation above the line"; "˄" represents a caret mark in Wasson's source. 1571/72: St Michael's Churchwardens' Accounts, F. 4. Accounting year: 30 November-29 November. Under heading "Charges". Note to bracketed ellipsis: "page torn". 1576/77: St Michael's Churchwardens' Accounts, F. 15. Accounting year: 30 November-29 November. Under heading: "Receipts". Wasson, p. xxv, notes the relative abundance oF Robin Hood entries in Devon records, but warns against assuming the events in question were all oF a dramatic nature, noting that the chieF tasks oF the persons elected Robin Hood and Little John were to collect money For the parish and Frequently to serve as ale wardens; in most cases the records are not explicit as to the nature oF the …4 KB (575 words) - 13:27, 7 January 2021
- North to south: Albrighton, Shrewsbury; Albrighton, Wolverhampton; St Mary's Church, Handsworth By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-11. Revised by … Record [15 Feb. 1370:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to Ralph Basset oF Drayton, Richard de Staflord, John Moubray, Thomas de ingelby, William de Fyncheden, John de Gryseleye and Simon de LicheFeld, on complaint by Henry de Morewode, parson oF the church oF Hounesworth, that Roger de Wyrlegh, William de Albryghton, Richard de Wyrlegh oF [p. 423:] Hounesworth, the elder, Richard de Grymvill oF Hounesworth, 'parker,' Adam Carter oF NorthFeld, Richard de Lye, and others, broke his close at Hounesworth, co. StaFFord, assaulted and wounded him, killed 12 swine, worth 60s., impounded 10 oxen, 10 cows and 11 calves, kept them without … so long that 6 oxen, 3 cows and 6 calves, worth 20 marks, died, and the remainder were greatly deteriorated, broke his stank there so that fish to the value oF 40 marks escaped, took away his …4 KB (566 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- [?Nashe, Thomas]. An Almond For a Parrat, Or Cutbert Curry-knaues Almes. Fit For the knaue Martin, and the rest oF those impudent Beggers, that can not be content to stay their stomakes with a BeneFice, but they will needes breake their Fastes with our Bishops. Rimarum sum plenus. ThereFore beware (gentle Reader) you catch not the hicket with laughing. Jmprinted at a Place, not Farre From a Place, by the Assignes oF Signior Some-body, and are to be sold at his shoppe in Trouble-knaue Stréet, at the signe oF the Standish. [1590]. 4 o. Collation: A-F 4. Some leaves paginated. Copies ⁃ British Library; C. 37. d. 45; 96. b. 15. (4.) ⁃ … Caius College, Cambridge ⁃ Cambridge University Library ⁃ Chapin Library ⁃ Folger Shakespeare Library ⁃ Harvard University Library ⁃ Huntington Library, San Marino, CaliFornia ⁃ John Rylands Library ⁃ Lambeth Palace Library ⁃ Magdalene …1 KB (190 words) - 01:45, 9 January 2021
- Approximate indication oF the site oF Robin Hood's Well. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-08-26. Revised by … Robin Hood's Well is indicated on a 6" O.S. map oF the Askerton–Bewcastle area published in 1868, based on surveying done in 1863. It is included on later revisions oF the map at least until 1952 (see Maps section below). A writer in 2016 noted that a locality in the vicinity named the Butt is "[a]lso known as 'Robin Hood's Butt' (a possible reFerence to Robin Hood's Well nearby)", Geograph: The Butt near Gillalees Beacon (by Andrew Curtis). a phrasing which seems to suggest that the name 'Robin Hood's Well' is in current use. Apparently the well is still active. The Megalithic Portal: Robin Hoods Well (Askerton). Gazetteers ⁃ Not included in Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 293-311. Maps ⁃ 6" O.S. map Cumberland VIII (1868; surveyed 1863) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Cumberland VIII.SE (1901; rev. 1899) ⁃ 6" O.S. map Cumberland VIII.SE …3 KB (427 words) - 00:55, 6 January 2021
- Robin Hood oF Colyton visited Honiton, c. 10.5 km to the NW. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2015-08-27. Revised by … Record Source notes "˂..˃" indicates "lost or illegible letters in the original"; "⌜⌝" indicates "interlineation above the line"; "˄" represents a caret mark in Wasson's source. 1571/72: St Michael's Churchwardens' Accounts, F. 4. Accounting year: 30 November-29 November. Under heading "Charges". Note to bracketed ellipsis: "page torn". IRHB comments Mayers, morris dancers, Robin Hoods etc. oFten visited neighbouring parishes to perForm and collect money For the parish chest and/or advertise an upcoming Festival in their village. When Robin Hood oF Colyton went to Honiton to perForm or went there on a quête, it thus seems quite likely that he also perFormed at home. Lists and gazetteers ⁃ Lancashire, Ian 1984a, No. 779. ⁃ Sussex, Lucy 1994a, see p. 279. ⁃ Not included in Wiles, David 1981a, Appendix I. MS Sources …3 KB (404 words) - 13:27, 7 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-06-19. Revised by … The list includes Sources discussing Robin Hood place-names in general or in speciFic (historical) English counties. Sources dealing only with speciFic localities are Found under the localities in question. All items on the list Focus on England; there has been very little discussion or analysis oF non-English Robin Hood place-names. Essential ⁃ Child, Francis James 1882a, vol. III, pp. 46-47. ⁃ Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, pp. 18-24: Excellent discussion oF the topographical background oF the Gest and the early ballads. SigniFicant ⁃ Bradbury, Jim 2010a, pp. 176-79. ⁃ Evans, Michael R 2005a ⁃ Rotherham, Ian D 2013a. UseFul ⁃ W, F 1848a. Largely concerned with Robin Hood-related localities, this review reproduces 12 oF the cuts From Gutch's work, seven oF which depict such localities (not necessarily very FaithFully). The quality oF the reproductions is better than is oFten …2 KB (357 words) - 11:22, 17 June 2022
- West Tisted. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2015-08-30. Revised by … Record Source notes Macray, W.D. (1891), p. 20: the date is '1236, 2 Dec, "die Martis pr[oximo]. ante F[estum]. B[eati]. Benedicti"; at Winchester.' (IRHB's brackets.) The record is Item No. 271. Description oF seal: 'Fragment oF round green seal; a Fleur-de-lis: "Sig . . . . hanne [L]ohot."' IRHB comments Other records relating to this gentleman spell his surname 'le Hod'. For examples oF vacillation between 'Hod' and 'Hot' (a place-name), see Charlton, Lionel 1779a, pp 69, 72, 95 (ter). See the page on Robert le Hod oF West Tisted (record texts). 'Westystede' is West Tisted, Hampshire, not Far From Selborne. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Printed Sources ⁃ Macray, William Dunn 1894a, p. 20. Background ⁃ Wikipedia: West Tisted. Also see ⁃ Robert le Hod oF West Tisted (links) ⁃ Robert le Hod oF West Tisted (record texts). …2 KB (289 words) - 07:08, 17 May 2022
- Finchley Memorial Hospital. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-10-18. Revised by … Records [27 June 1907:] Robin Hood and His Men Emblematic Car by "West Finchley Cork Club." Finchley Hospital Carnival, June 27, 1907. Robin Hood W. Webster. Maid Marion W. Hickmott. Friar Tuck G. Hales (Senr.). Bishop oF HereFord W. Reid. SheriFF oF Nottingham R. Wheeler. Sir Richard Lee W. Harvey. Lady Richard Lee H. Wells. Much (the Miller's Son) H. Perry. Will Stutly J. Harvey. Gilbert oF the White Hand W. Perry. Allan-a-dale P. Perry. Bob Scarlett G. Hales (Junr.). Little John C. Lambert. Foresters F. Wells, H. Sayer, G. Ainge, F. Ainge, H. Dennis, D. Ashby, T. Reynolds, A. Ridley, J. Ashby, W. Twinn, J. Green, S. Sharpe, C. Rew. Anonymous 1907e, verso. Source notes Verso oF postcard without publisher, place or date, presumably published 1907. Punctuation silently regularized, ellipses used For horizontal spacing in original silently omitted. See gallery below. IRHB comments The …5 KB (663 words) - 13:50, 7 January 2021
- The site oF Robin Hood's Cave, now submerged by Rutland Water. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-26. Revised by … At the bottom oF the large reservoir known as Rutland Water lie the remnants oF a medieval moated site that used to be known as Robin Hood's Cave. What is leFt oF Barnsdale Wood is located a little to the north, while Armley Wood, now largely submerged, was located a little south oF the moated site. Bernard's Hill Park, later known as Barnsdale Park, See page … a medieval park-keeper's lodge. See Ovens, Robert 2008a, p. 45, which reFers (without page reFerence) to Hartley, Robert F 1983a. Also see Cox, Barrie 1994a, p. 22. According to a recent article in a local newspaper, Robin Hood's Cave was Filled in in 1939. ⁃ Waites, Brian. 'Was national legend Robin Hood the outlaw oF the Forest oF Rutland?, Rutland Times, published 21 January 2015. A Few decades …5 KB (759 words) - 19:48, 25 April 2022
- The Major Oak. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2016-05-16. Revised by … The Major Oak is a large English Oak (Quercus robur ) near the village oF Edwinstowe in Sherwood Forest. At least since Walter Scott's Ivanhoe was published in 1820, this tree has been connected with Robin Hood. Thus Wikipedia notes that "[a]ccording to local Folklore, it was Robin Hood's shelter where he and his merry men slept." Wikipedia: Major Oak. Also For instance Brentnall, Margaret 1963a, see p. 17. Weighing an estimated 23 tons, the tree has a girth oF c. 10 metres and a canopy c. 28 metres' circumFerence. It is believed to be 800 to 1000 years old. Since the Victorian era its massive limbs have been supported by an elaborate system oF scaFFolding. The Major Oak was voted "Britain's Favourite tree" in a 2002 poll, while in 2014 it was voted "England's Tree oF the Year" by a public poll arranged by the Woodland Trust. Wikipedia: Major Oak. in 1790 the tree was described as Follows by the antiquary …11 KB (1,555 words) - 18:32, 22 April 2022
- Hathersage Church where the Little John relics were kept beFore c. 1750. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-05-01. Revised by … A bow, some arrows, a helmet and some chain mail that had allegedly belonged to Little John hung in Hathersage Church until about the middle oF the 18th century. According to the quotation below, the bow and helmet were in the collection at Parham House (Sussex) by 1868. This conFlicts with another account oF the Fate oF these relics, HopeValley.org.uk: Little John - 3 - the great bow. according to which, on the death oF Benjamin Ashton, the Hathersage estate passed to his sister Christiana who in 1715 married William Spencer oF Cannon Hall, near Barnsley. in the mid-18th century, William or his son John (d. 1775) had Little John's bow and armour removed From Hathersage Church to their home, allegedly to protect these items as the church was in a bad state oF repair. William Spencer's daughter Ann married Walter Stanhope (who assumed the surname …4 KB (568 words) - 15:33, 28 April 2022
- Farway. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2015-08-26. Revised by … Record Source notes "⌜⌝" indicates "interlineation above the line"; "˄" represents a caret mark in Wasson's source. Wasson (1986), p. 2. Account rendered 1 November. Wasson (1986), p. 562, s.n. 'Freyd': "'Freed,' made available (oF sums oF money) (?), or 'Frayed,' deFrayed, ie, paid (?)". Wasson, p. xxv, notes the relative abundance oF Robin Hood entries in Devon records, but warns against assuming the events in question were all oF a dramatic nature, noting that the chieF tasks oF the persons elected Robin Hood and Little John were to collect money For the parish and Frequently to serve as ale wardens; in most cases the records are not explicit as to the nature oF the events. Wasson (1986), p. lxii: There were church ales at Farway in the years 1564-67 Wasson (1986), p. xlvii: " The chieF source oF income seems to have been the annual Whitsun ale, but [...] [the surviving accounts] provide no details …4 KB (612 words) - 13:27, 7 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-02-16. Revised by … Allusion Source notes The note is undated. I have dated it c. 1661–c. 1667 because 1) Wood's Survey oF the Antiquities oF the City oF OxFord was written 1661-66 and 2) another note pasted on to the same Folio oF the MS is dated: June 11 [16]67. The attribution oF this note to wood is uncertain. The editor is "not certain that any part oF this slip is in Wood's handwriting". Wood, Anthony 1889a, vol. II, p. 111 n. 3. IRHB comments All the ballads on the list are Found in Wood's collection. Was the note a list oF recent acquisitions or the Robin Hood ballads he had at the time? "R. H. and the beggar" is Robin Hood and the Beggar 1; no 17th century copy oF Robin Hood and the Beggar 2 is known. Child, Francis James 1882a, vol. III, pp. 156, 158. "Renowned Robin Hood" is an alternative title For Robin Hood and Queen Katherine. See Gable, John Harris 1939a, p. 147. Child does not mention this list. It is oF some …4 KB (542 words) - 18:38, 7 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-07-15. Revised by … William Wallace (1272-1305) is a Scottish national hero who was given the title oF Guardian oF Scotland aFter he led Scottish Forces to victory over an English army at the Battle oF Stirling Bridge (Sep. 11, 1297). Wallace was captured and executed by the English in 1305. His deeds are celebrated in the Middle Scots poem The Actes and Deidis oF the Illustre and Vallyeant Campioun Schir William Wallace, written by Henry the Minstrel aka Blind Harry (c.1440-1492), and oFten called Blind Harry's Wallace. Essentially describing Wallace as a guerilla leader this poem bears similarities to the Gest and other early outlaw literature as to themes, motiFs and overall tone. Primary Sources: literary works Gude Wallace (Child 157) Scholarly and literary editions ⁃ Child, Francis James 1882a, vol. III, pp. 265-75. Additions and corrections: vol. V, pp. 242-43. Music: vol. V, p. 419. Acts and Deeds oF Sir William Wallace …2 KB (332 words) - 05:17, 27 May 2022
- Cambridge. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-03-09. Revised by … Record [20 Aug. 1316:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to William tie Ormesby, Robert de York. Maddingle and John de Crek, on complaint by Thomas Baynard, clerk, that Henry de ToFt, John Baroun, Thomas Bateman, GeoFFrey Seman, Berard le Baker, John de Leyk, 'Fisher,' Robert Dunnyng, John Morice, Robert de Comberton, Bartholomew le Baker, Peter de Bernyngham, Walter de BedeFord, 'baker,' GeoFFrey de Wardeboys, James Godelombe, Ralph de Cumberton, 'wollemonger,' William … Morice, William de Brunne, Ralph de Cumberton, 'iremongere,' Robert de SheFFord, Robert de Brune, Nicholas le Barbur and Alexander his son, John BerFote, 'barker,' Peter de Newenham, William Holay, 'barker,' Richard de Silham, John Robelard, Henry de Berton …4 KB (676 words) - 07:17, 17 May 2022
- ShalmsFord Street, probably the "ShanelesFord" where John Petyt held land. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-07. Revised by … Record [16 Apr. 1364:] Exemplification, at the request oF Nicholas de Lovayn and Margaret, his wiFe, now tenants oF the manor oF Osprenge, oF the tenours oF inquisitions as Follows:— Taken by John de Vieleston, late escheator in the county oF Kent, at Osprenge, on Sunday the morrow oF the Circumcision, 18 Edward III, touching knights’ Fees held oF the manor. [Chancery inquisitions, Misc. File 151, No. 20.] The like, taken on Friday the Feast oF St. Lucius the Pope, 19 Edward III, finding that there pertain to the manor and are held oF it 15½ knights’ Fees, as oF the honour oF Peverell as appears below:—oF the five knights’ Fees which Hamo de Gatton lately held Thomas son and heir oF William de Deon holds a Fee and a halF in Thrulegh and Borstall, worth 15l. yearly, ½ Fee in Bocton Malerbe, worth 1008. yearly, ½ Fee in Wornesell, co. …7 KB (1,326 words) - 21:05, 8 January 2021
- The Highway man, Formerly Robin Hood and Little John. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-09-24. Revised by … 'Robin Hood and Little John' was the Former name oF a pub now named 'The Highway Man' in Walton Highway, West Walton, NorFolk, not Far From the pre-1972 Cambridgeshire/NorFolk county boundary. According to the 1861 census as well as that oF 1871, the publicans were then Robert and Elizabeth Gathergood. [Cambridgeshire Community Archive Network: Wisbech: The Robin Hood public house, Walton Highway.] Probably the name oF the pub was already at that time 'Robin Hood and Little John'. It is Found under this name on an 1887 O.S. 6" map oF NorFolk. Later 6" O.S. maps indicate a public house but do not include its name. Richard Humphrey in the inFormation provided with his 2010 photo (see Image Gallery below) notes that the Highway Man was "[F]ormerly called The Robin Hood". Geograph: TF4913: The Highwayman pub, Walton Highway. I do not know when the pub lost its Robin Hood …5 KB (656 words) - 13:54, 7 January 2021
- Kirklees Priory. ] By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-07-05. Revised by … Kirklees Priory was a small Cistercian priory, Founded in the early 12th century Clay, C T 1954a, see p. 355. or during the reign oF Henry II (1154-89), certainly in existence by 1211. Chadwick, S J 1901a, p. 323 n. 1. The only surviving part oF the buildings is the Gatehouse, rebuilt in the Elizabethan period and situated on the outskirts oF Kirklees Park, c. 650 m. NE oF Robin Hood's Grave. According to the Gest (see Evidence below) and later Sources, it was at Kirklees that Robin Hood was killed through the treachery oF his cousin the prioress. Kirklees is in the township oF Hartshead-cum-CliFton and in the ancient parish oF Dewsbury. It occurs in the records From 1202 on as "Kirkeley", "Kyrkeleis", "Kyrkesley" and through metathesis as "Crickeleys". The strange Form "Kuthelaga" has also been recorded. The etymology oF the name, a compound oF ON kirkja and OE lēah, is "church clearing(s)", …10 KB (1,476 words) - 23:40, 28 January 2021
- Robin Hood's Well. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-04. Revised by … "Robin Hood Well" is listed by A. H. Smith Smith, Albert Hugh 1961a, pt. III, p. 270. under the parish oF Stanbury. According to Paul Bennett, See Northern Antiquary this little natural well high on Stanbury Moor is "[F]irst described in 1852". He does not cite a source For this, and iF the word "described" is used advisedly, his source is one I have not come across so Far, However, the earliest record I have Found oF this place-name is the 6" O.S. map oF the area published in 1851, based on surveying carried out in 1848 (see Maps section below). All O.S. maps on which the well is labelled use the Form 'Robin Hood Well'. The well was noted in passing by J. HorsFall Turner in 1879 and by Johnnie Gray in 1891 (see Allusions below). SutcliFFe in 1899 gave a brieF description oF this spring and its close neighbours Little John's Well and Will Scarlet's Well (see Allusions below), noting that they were …5 KB (673 words) - 14:14, 1 May 2022
- Robin Hood Close, King's Clipstone. Approximate indication oF location, shape and size oF Robin Hood Close, King's Clipstone, according to an 1766 enclosure map (upper portion oF area in red) and an 1841 tithe award (entire area in red) / Google Earth Street View. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-05-01. Revised by … 'Robin Hood Close' was the name oF an enclosure a Few tens oF meters south oF the ruins oF King John's Palace – Formerly more commonly known as the King's Houses – in King's Clipstone (Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire). The enclosure is recorded as "Robin Hoods Close" on an enclosure map dated 1766 Gaunt, Andy 2010a, see p. 20; Gaunt, Andy 2011a, see p. 17. and as 'Robin Hood Close' in a tithe award dated 1841. 1841 Tithe award For Clipstone, Edwinstowe, online at the Genealogist.co.uk, Piece 26, sub-piece 030, Image 271, plot 138 (£); accompanying map, online at the Genealogist.co.uk, Piece 26, sub-piece 30, Sub-Image 001 (£). According to the tithe …12 KB (1,703 words) - 19:17, 22 April 2022
- The Robin Hood statue. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … James WoodFord's Wikipedia: James WoodFord. Full-length Robin Hood statue with its two complementary bronze plaques, on the Castle Green, was a giFt to Nottingham City From Philip E. F. Clay, Esq., on the occasion oF a royal visit to Nottingham on 28 June 1949. Nottingham Sculpture Tour – (6) Robin Hood: Unveiling plaque The statuary was unveiled in 1952. Nottingham Heritage Gateway: James Arthur WoodFord by Dr Denise Amos. The Robin Hood statue is one oF two major works by Nottingham sculptor James WoodFord that can be seen in the city. He began work on the sculture in 1950 or 1951. Cast in eight pieces oF bronze, the sculpture stands on a two and a halF ton block oF white Clipsham stone. The stockily built archer was meant to be a realistic representation oF a medieval Englishman but has oFten been criticized For not living up to (anachronistic) expectations inspired by portrayals oF the outlaw …6 KB (756 words) - 22:05, 1 May 2021
- Middlesex. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-16. Revised by … Record [26 July 1374:] Commission to John Boterwyk, sheriFF oF Middlesex, David de Berdevill, Henry Traynel, John de Salesbury and John … Robert Cavendyssh, John Hidigham, Thomas Branton, John Wespray, Simon BereFord, John Morewell, Richard Norhampton, John Peyk, Richard Ivy, Walter GuldeFord, Robert Spelyng, John Halys, William Michel, John Hamstede, John Faucon, John Taryn, Thomas Fakenam, Robert Anton, John Grandon, William Bysude, William Ledys, Gilbert Forester, Thomas Pope, John Brokelee, John Walche, John Stalbrigge, John Orby, … John Brandon, John Someri, John Lilie, Nicholas Neubolt, Roger Lucas, Simon Vinur, Richard Fitekyn, …6 KB (860 words) - 22:03, 10 June 2022
- Site oF. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-01-17. Revised by … A now lost Robin Hood Court led west out oF Shoe Lane to Great New Street in Holborn (Farringdon Ward Without). Dobson, Richard Barrie 1976a, p. 300, s.n. Robin Hood Court [1], have "Farringdon Ward Within", but British History Online: A Dictionary oF London: Robin Hood Court – Rolls' Yard has "Without". It is First recorded in 1623. On 26 Oct. 1623 at the French ambassador's house in BlackFriars, London, the Floor oF an upper room collapsed under the weight oF three hundred people attending a religious service. Nearly a hundred oF them were killed in this disaster known as the Fatal Vespers. A pamphlet about this tragic event published shortly aFter includes a list oF casualties, among whom were a Family From Robin Hood Court, Shoe Lane. This is the First mention oF the street name. Strype reprints the list, without stating his source, in his Survey oF the Cities oF London and Westminster (1720) (see …9 KB (1,256 words) - 13:53, 7 January 2021
- Robin Hood House. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2014-08-25. Revised by … Robin Hood House was originally a village pub, the Robin Hood, but was subsequently converted into a private residence and greatly expanded. It now Functions as a dementia care home, owned and run by Benslow Care Homes. As can be seen on the Google map oF the county on the page on HertFordshire place-names, Robin Hood House is just outside the historical HertFordshire/Buckinghamshire border according to the boundary data provided by the Historic Counties Trust. I Follow the Victoria County History which includes it in HertFordshire (1908). Page, William 1908a, p. 144. Web version a British History Online. It is certainly now in HertFordshire. Benslow Care Homes: Robin Hood House (company website). in the 6" O.S. map HertFordshire XXVI, published 1883-84 (see Maps below), the name is cited as 'Robinhood House'. This is the earliest occurrence oF the name (in any Form) known to IRHB, but an …6 KB (846 words) - 20:59, 22 March 2021
- Doncaster. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … The town oF Doncaster (Formerly in the West Riding oF Yorkshire, now administratively in South Yorkshire) is mentioned Four times in the Gest (see Quotations below). According to Smith, the town is First reFerred to in a 4th century source as "Dano", while it occurs c. 800 as CairDaun and From 1086 on as 'Donceastre' (or similar). The etymology oF the name is ' [F]ortiFication on the Don '. The Form 'Donkesly', used in De Worde's edition oF the Gest (st. 456), is not recorded by Smith who does, however, cite the Form 'Doncastell' (1418). Smith, Albert Hugh 1961a, pt. 1, p. 29. in 1248, the town was granted a market to be held in the area around the Church oF St Mary Magdalene; the market is still held. Major institutions in later medieval Doncaster were the Hospital oF St Nicholas, the Hospital oF St James (which housed a leper colony), a moot hall, grammar school, and a stone bridge with a chapel, Our Lady oF …7 KB (1,005 words) - 18:18, 27 August 2021
- Sherwood Forest. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … Sherwood Forest is the home oF the outlaws in about halF oF the early tales and most later Sources. The First source to put Robin Hood in Sherwood is 1401 - Anonymous - Lincoln Cathedral MS 132 (c. 1401-25) (see Allusions below). The place-name is First recorded in A.D. 955 (as "scirwuda"). The Form "Sherewoode" is Found 1325-1500. The most probable etymology is "wood belonging to the shire". See Gover, John Eric Bruce 1940a, p. 10; Smith, Albert Hugh 1970b, pt. II, pp. 110-11. For literature on King John's Palace in Sherwood, see Robin Hood Close (King's Clipstone). Quotations Sherwood Forest in the ballads Sources ⁃ Anonymous 1966a. ⁃ Gilchrist, Robert Murray 1913a, [ch. 2:] 'Sherwood Forest and Robin Hood' (pp. 13-24). ⁃ Leland, John 1906a, vol. I, p. 94. Maps ⁃ List oF printed and MS maps at: Sherwood Forest: Cartographic (Nottinghamshire Heritage …10 KB (1,301 words) - 20:24, 8 January 2021
- The Wylde, Bury. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2014-10-16. Revised by … Record IRHB comments This is an intriguing account oF an 18th century Robin Hood Festival From a part oF England From which little evidence survives oF similar Festivals during the late Medieval to early modern period. One would have liked to know how Far back this Festival tradition went. Barton's "From time immemorial" should not be accepted without any supporting evidence, and it is unFortunate that he does not cite any Sources For his account. It is clear From his preFace to the book that it was based on inFormation gleaned From local Sources, written as well as oral. He acknowledges having made "a Few extracts" From "a series oF chapters upon the early history oF Bury" recently published in Bury Times. Ibid., p. vii. This newspaper was begun in 1855; see Farrer, William 1906a, vol. V, p. 129. Perhaps something can be Found there. Barton also does not tell us what time oF the year the Robin Hood …6 KB (990 words) - 13:27, 7 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-01. Revised by … Allusion Source notes "27-8. Smil, the Prince oF the Crims & Nagayans] From Hakluyt, Princ. Nav., 1589, p. 349 (ed. 1903-5, ii. 454), 'Departing From Perouolog..we saw a great heard oF Nagayans..: that Hord was belonging to a great Murse called Smille, the greatest prince in all Nagay, who hath slaine and driuen away all the rest, not sparing his owne brethren and children.' CF. also p. 350 For (457), 'the aForesayd Tartar 31. Robin hoode and little Iohn] I have not met elsewhere with this equivalent oF 'Tom, Dick, and Harry'." [Vol. IV, p.375.] "12. H.S.] He was certainly Hugh (not Henry) SanFord, secretary to the Earl oF Pembroke (d. 1601) and tutor to his son William Herbert. See the evidence presented by F. A. Yates, John Florio, 1934, p. 192 FF." (Vol. V, p. 53.) IRHB comments McKerrow is no doubt right that "Robin hoode and little Iohn" are here used as synonyms For "Tom, Dick, and Harry", but I think the whole …5 KB (713 words) - 18:38, 7 January 2021
- Site oF Robin Hood Court, Shoe Lane, Holborn. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-06-17. Revised by … Record Source notes IRHB has silently regularized the use oF spaces beFore punctuation marks in the quotation and corrected the HTML text at Proceedings oF the Old Bailey From the PDF oF the original printed edition. Lists ⁃ Not included in Sussex, Lucy 1994a. Sources ⁃ Proceedings oF the Old Bailey: 7 May 1855. Also see ⁃ 1722 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey (1) ⁃ 1740 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey ⁃ 1768 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey ⁃ 1769 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey ⁃ 1782 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey ⁃ 1785 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey (2) ⁃ 1798 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey ⁃ 1800 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey (2) ⁃ 1802 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey (2) ⁃ 1806 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey ⁃ 1808 - Proceedings oF the Old Bailey (2) …7 KB (1,125 words) - 21:07, 8 January 2021
- North: Robin Hood's Butt, ElFord. South: general area where Robin Hood's Butt, Wigginton, may have been located. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-10-28. Revised by … The mound now generally known as 'ElFord Low', situated on the east side oF Tamworth Road (A513), c. 800 m south-southeast oF the village oF ElFord, had the alternative name oF 'Robin Hood's Butt' according to local historians writing in the late 18th to mid-19th century. Another, now unidentiFiable, mound situated three or Four kilometres southwest oF it was known under the same name. It was said, during the First halF oF the 19th century, that Robin Hood used to shoot arrows From one to the other. They were known collectively, thereFore, as 'Robin Hood's Shooting Butts'. Robin Hood's Butts in ElFord and Wigginton were First noted by Stebbing Shaw in his History and Antiquities oF StaFFordshire (1798). Shaw, Stebbing 1798a, vol. I, p. 432. Reprinted: Shaw, Stebbing 1976a; neither seen, but cF, PastScape: Robin …7 KB (941 words) - 01:03, 13 February 2021
- The gatehouse By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2013-08-07. Revised by … The gatehouse at Kirklees is where, according to tradition, Robin Hood shot his last arrow and died. He was to be buried where the arrow landed (see Robin Hood's Grave ). The gatehouse is the only part oF Kirklees Priory leFt, and it seems to have been extensively rebuilt during the Elizabethan period. At a talk he gave to members oF the Yorkshire Archaeological Society in 1906, the then owner oF the Kirklees estate, George John Armytage, had this to say about the gatehouse: There is a mention oF an old almshouse without the gate, and another, 40 Feet long and 18 Feet broad, by the beck side. This may reFer to the present gate-house now standing [...]. This is supposed to be the house in which Robin Hood died, but that is another history, to which I do not propose to reFer to-night. Mr. Bilson, however, thinks that this is a post-dissolution building. It has evidently been built at two diFFerent periods, the …5 KB (747 words) - 13:51, 7 January 2021
- Site oF. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-09-24. Revised by … Photos courtesy Aditnow Forum user 'Lipsi'. Thanks also to Forum administrator Simon Lowe. Robin Hood Iron Mine was located in Marian's inclosure in the Forest oF Dean. Said to have started in 1871, it was certainly in operation by 1884. According to Wikipedia's article on the village oF ColeFord, the mine began operation in 1871, Wikipedia: Staunton, near ColeFord, Gloucestershire. and this may well be correct though no source is cited. The earliest map source For this place-name known to IRHB is a 6" O.S. map oF the area published in 1884, based on surveying carried out 1879-80 (see Maps below). Some revisions oF the map label the site "Robinhood Iron Mine", while others have "Robin Hood Iron Pit". The part oF the Forest oF Dean in which the mine was situated was known as Blake's Wood. A deep pit and a land pit were operated. One oF 39 active mining operations in the district during the 19th century or later, …9 KB (1,226 words) - 01:13, 13 February 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2014-09-03. Revised by … The Bold Pedlar and Robin Hood belongs to the large group oF mostly late ballads in which the outlaw and/or members oF his band accost a stalwart stranger, who usually represents some trade, and engage in a Fight with him. in this case the stranger turns out to be a cousin oF Robin Hood's named Gamble Gold. As Child notes, this ballad is essentially a traditional version oF Robin Hood Newly Revived Child, Francis James 1882a, vol. III, p. 154. and thereFore, like it, preserves a distant echo oF the tale oF Gamelyn. Plot A pedlar with a pack on his back is accosted by Robin Hood and Little John. The latter asks him what he is carrying. The pedlar says his pack is Full oF suits oF green silk and silken bow-strings. Little John wants halF oF it. The pedlar says he can have it all iF he can make him yield an inch. Little John pulls out his sword, and the two Fight. Taunting them, Robin says he could Find a smaller man who could …7 KB (1,082 words) - 01:39, 1 June 2022
- ChagFord. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2015-08-23. Revised by … Records [1537:] For dowing the oFFice oF the Howde Coat Lega-Weekes, Ethel 1910a, citing Ormerod, G Wareing 1857a. This churchwardens' account entry is not included in Wasson, John M 1986a, From which it may conceivably have been excluded as not necessarily relating to dramatic activities. However, it also is not Found in Osborne, Francis Mardon 1979a. Is the date cited by Lega-Weekes (From Ormerod) incorrect? Was Ormerod in Fact reFerring to the similarly worded 1587 entry or was he paraphrasing an entry in a part oF the MS accounts that has since disappeared or become illegible? ---- [1554/55:] The accompte oF the yongem e n oFF the p ar ysch e oF ChagFFord Iohn Northecott and other For the howde made the vij th day oF Ap er ell yn the yere and Raygne oF phylepp and marye Kyng and quene oF yngland the Ferst & second For one holle yere beFore past. There Reseytte ys …17 KB (2,471 words) - 11:47, 21 March 2021
- Southampton, the homeport oF the Petit John. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2019-04-22. Revised by … The Petit John was a royal ship, oF a type known as a balinger or ballinger, whose homeport was Southampton. Figuring in the records From 1416 to 1423, this is the oldest vessel known to have been named 'Little John'. in his review oF the work in which the records are Found – they are cited below – J. R. Maddicott noted, as iF this interpretation were certain, that 'the historian oF popular culture may note the appearance in the accounts oF a ship called the Little John, a rare and early allusion to the Robin Hood ballads'. Maddicott, John Robert 1982a. Apart From a Few printed in appendixes the records are in Fact inventories, not accounts, and not only can the bare mention oF the name 'Little John' not be taken as an allusion to ballads, it is in Fact also doubtFul iF the vessel was named aFter the traditional character, something Maddicott could hardly have Failed to notice …7 KB (1,130 words) - 16:59, 30 July 2021
- Exeter. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2015-08-26. Revised by … Records Source notes "˂..˃" indicates "lost or illegible letters in the original"; "⌜⌝" indicates "interlineation above the line"; "˄" represents a caret mark in Wasson's source. Wasson (1986), p. 2. Non-bracketed ellipses as in Wasson (1986). 1426/27 entry under heading "GiFts and Grants". 1426/27. Wasson (1986), p. 443 (Endnotes): "So Far as I am aware, this is the First recorded perFormance oF a Robin Hood play [...]; the entry, however, does not suggest that the play was new or unFamiliar." 1487/88 entry under heading "Final Adjustments", For the period Nov. 1 to Jun. 24. 1508/09 entry under heading "Necessary Expenses", For the period Nov. 1 to Oct. 31. 1508/09. Wasson (1986), p. 444(Endnotes): "The prize For the winner oF the archery contest at the climax oF the Robin Hood play was usually a silver arrow. As late as 1587-8, ChagFord still had a silver arrow noted in the Hoodsmen's account." …11 KB (1,571 words) - 13:27, 7 January 2021
- Cornwall, From west to east: Penryn and Lostwithiel. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2018-11-15. Revised by … Record [10 July 1371:] Commission oF oyer and terminer to Richard de StaFFord, William de Wychyngham, Edmund de Chelreye, Henry Percehay and John Cary, on complaint by Edward, prince oF Aquitaine and Wales, and duke oF Cornwall, that Thomas Irissh, Baldwin atte Leye, Peter Godesgrace, Odo Trevelan, John Kyn, Robert Kyn, Richard Dory, John Pyk, Odo Hog, John Chapmon oF Porpirra, William Spaynull, John Anissh, John Hobbe, John Sherere, Oger Moram, William atte Leye, Thomas Gilbert, Robert Tregon oF Lost, John Kynte oF Lost, Roger Swenge oF Lost, John de la Wedel oF Lost, John UmFrey oF Lost, John Hikedon oF Lost, John Hora oF Lost, John Huwet oF Lost, Richard Pruet oF Lost, Laurence Bodynet, Thomas Rouland, John Martyn oF Lost, William Carpenter, John Hog, Nicholas Pegau, Thomas Pegau, Philip Benet, William Cok, John Teyr, Richard Mayho, Nicholas Martyn, Thomas Raulyn, …7 KB (1,038 words) - 07:33, 29 May 2021
- Maiden's Well, Uttoxeter. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-10-18. Revised by … Photo courtesy R. B. Parish. Maiden's Well in Uttoxeter is now situated in a private garden, at 21 Highwood Road, Uttoxeter. It was Formerly known as Marian's Well, or perhaps this was an alternative name; it was thus named already in 1658. A local historian suggested in 1886 that the element 'Marian' reFerred to Maid Marian. As late as c. 1800 the Maiden's Well was still known locally For its healing waters as well as nightly visitations by the ghost oF a beautiFul young lady. Yet a couple oF generations later, well, waters and wraith had all been largely Forgotten. Writing in the 1860s to 1880s, Uttoxeter local historian Francis RedFern believed the well dated back to the time, iF not oF the Celts, then the Romans or at least the Anglo-Saxons (see Allusions below). Also RedFern, Francis 1873a, see pp. 267, 270; RedFern, Francis 1873b, see p. 302. Modern archaeologists have expressed doubts about …9 KB (1,298 words) - 15:12, 17 June 2022
- North: Robin Hood's Butt, ElFord. South: general area where Robin Hood's Butt, Wigginton, may have been located. By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2020-10-28. Revised by … According to local historians writing in the late 18th to mid-19th century, a now vanished mound situated southwest oF Wigginton and northwest oF Tamworth was known as 'Robin Hood's Butt'. This was also an alternative name For the mound now generally known as 'ElFord Low', situated on the east side oF Tamworth Road (A513), c. 800 m south-southeast oF the village oF ElFord. It was said, during the First halF oF the 19th century, that Robin Hood used to shoot arrows From one to the other. They were known collectively, thereFore, as 'Robin Hood's Shooting Butts'. Robin Hood's Butts in ElFord and Wigginton were First noted by Stebbing Shaw in his History and Antiquities oF StaFFordshire (1798). Shaw, Stebbing 1798a, vol. I, p. 432. Reprinted: Shaw, Stebbing 1976a; neither seen, but cF, PastScape: Robin Hoods Butt. …11 KB (1,597 words) - 13:50, 7 January 2021
- By Henrik Thiil Nielsen, 2017-02-28. Revised by … This Film's premise is that "[F]ollowing the dark days oF the Civil War the South Faced a new enemy, the carpet-bagger. Using the cloak oF politics to make a travesty oF the Courts oF Justice, they plundered a people beaten but unbowed, still eager to Fight, unaFraid to die For their vanquished land." Plot Gabby Hayes,.ak.a. the Night Rider is a Robin Hood-like character who stands up against Ambrose Ballard, a carpetbagger who is out to take over all oF Purvis County. Harassed by Ballard and his men, the locals meet at night to Form a selF-deFence committee. Ballard's men bust in, searching For the Night Rider. They get a tip that the Night Rider has gone to the mountains. At an inn in the mountains the captain oF Ballard's men Finds a man named Lance Corbin playing the banjo and singing, while the owner oF the inn, Sam Starr, is having a bath. Corbin claims he has seen the Night Rider riding towards town. AFter a Fruitless …9 KB (1,301 words) - 06:44, 17 May 2022