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- 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