Bedfordshire Archives Service Catalogue
  • Reference
    R8/62/1/5(Roll41a)
  • Title
    Willington, view of frankpledge and court roll. Manor of John, Viscount Beaumont and Katherine, Duchess of Norfolk [membrane 7]
  • Date free text
    4 Oct, 31 Henry VI [1452]
  • Production date
    From: 1452 To: 1452
  • Scope and Content
    Roll 41a Wylyton View of Frankpledge with Court of Lord John, Viscount Beaumond and Katherine Duchess of Northfolk, held there on the Wednesday next before the feast of Saint Dennis [9th October] in the xxxjo [31st] year of the reign of king Henry Vlo [6th] [4th October 1452] Essoins none Constables John Flaundres, John Clerk, Sworn men John Yarwey the elder William Lege John Palmer Walter Yarwey John Gostewyk John Stone’ Randolph Bawde John Tyler John Yarwey the younger Nicholas Judde John Salt John Ferthyng Given vjs xjd [6s 11d], amercements viijd [8d] The Tithing men and tasters present that they gave vjs xjd [6s 11d] as common fine on this day. One remains not paid in the hands of William Launcelyn ijd [2d]. And that the Prior of Newnham vjd [6d] and Thomas Dylon ijd [2d] owed suit and did not come. Therefore they are amerced. And that [blank] Amercements vjd [6d], xvijd [17d], ijd [2d] John Gostewyk and John Yarwey the elder, tasters of ale, present that John Stoughton vjd [6d] brewed constantly and broke the assize. Therefore he is amerced. And that Richard Fyll vjd [6d] constantly, Richard Waryner vjd [6d], John Redy iijd [3d] brewed ale twice, Thomas Stoughton ijd [2d] once. And that the wife of John Stoughton ijd [2d] brewed ale one time. Therefore they are amerced. Amercement ijd [2d], penalty Also it was presented by the aforesaid Sworn Men that the malt-kiln in the holding which John Redy lately held has not been repaired. And they say that William Launcelyn held that to repair [it] and that he received xxs [20s] from Robert Rydere for making those repairs. Also it was presented that John Waryn ijd [2d] has not sufficiently repaired his holding as he was ordered above, and he asks for a day until the next Court to sufficiently repair [it], with the pledge of William Legge, under a penalty of xld [40d]. Repairs Also they present that John Clerk held one tenement not sufficiently repaired which he held from the lord to repair, which lies in the lord’s hand. Therefrom there is a plea with the Receiver. And that the holding which Robert Partrych held has not been repaired and he has a day through the general Receiver until the Halmoot. And that one tenement called le Legge is in the hand of the lord and is totally ruined. Therefore the bailiff was ordered to provide for total repairs before the next. And afterwards it was reported on the roll of the Court that that William Launcelyn held that to repair. And that Randolph Bawdewyn has not sufficiently repaired his holding which lately was Frenshers and was ordered to improve it. And he was ordered to improve it sufficiently before the next under a penalty of half a mark [6s 8d]. And that one tenement lately belonging to the Wyltshyres was ruined and totally down. And they say that William Launcelyn received xls [40s] from the Wyltshyres for making there one Insethouse which he has not repaired. Therefrom a plea was made with the same William. And that one barn in the holding lately belonging to Wyltshyres has defective thatching because of the neglect of Randolph Bawdewyn. Therefore the bailiff was ordered to take possession of all the goods and chattels being there whatever. And that one holding lately in the hand of the lord was ruined. That is to say in hall and room. And the bailiff was ordered to repair it for the benefit of the lord and the new tenant. That is to say, for Nicholas Judde. And that the holding lately belonging to John Gode [sic] is not sufficiently repaired. They said that Agnes Goode should make the repairs there and she has a day until the next Court to repair [them] sufficiently. And that the tenement lately in the holding of John Rodland was now being repaired and he was ordered to improve it sufficiently before the next under a penalty of xxs [20s]. Handing over of land, entry fine j [1] capon On this View Day one tenement in which was a dwelling and x [10] acres of land with appurtenances was granted to John Palmer. To be held by himself and Matilda his wife and their son for the terms of their lives and whichever of them lives longest. And for one year over and above after their deaths. Rendering therefrom to the lord annually xiijs iiijd [13s 4d] paid at the usual terms there. And they will well and competently repair and sustain all the buildings on the said holding at their own expense. And they gave a capon to the lord as entry fine. And they made fealty to the lord and were admitted as tenants. Date as heading. Handing over of land To this Court came John Yarwey the elder and took from the lord one messuage called acremannes with eight acres of land nearby in the fields of Wylyton, formerly in John Palmer’s holding. To be held by himself and his heirs, according to the custom of the manor, for a term of xx [20] years. Rendering therefrom vs [5s] paid annually to the lord at the terms usually there. And the aforesaid John Yarwey will well and competently maintain and sustain all the buildings being in the said messuage in thatch, carts and enclosures. And the lord will provide timber, laths, withies and the carpentry-work as is necessary during the aforesaid term. And he gave one capon to the lord as entry fine. Formerly the messuage and land lately remained in the hand of the lord and was rated at less than iijs [3s] or xld [40d] a year. Also he took from the lord one toft lying between the holding of John Fesaunt and the messuage that William Launcelyn held from the lord, to be held by himself and his heirs at the aforesaid terms, rendering therefrom viijd [8d] a year and he was admitted as tenant and made fealty to the lord. John Tayllour. and Randolph Bawdewyn were elected as constables this year and were sworn in. Overleaf The bailiff was ordered to deliver jx [9] spars to William Starlyng for making his repairs. Assessors of fines John Flaunders, Randolph Bawdewyn Sum of this court jxs xd [9s 10d] In expenses of the steward and other tenants surveying at this View iiijs viijd [4s 8d] Memorandum John Yarwey received ijs jd [2s 1d] for the end of his Insethouse And two buildings remain in the hands of William Launcelyn And the residents were paid for expenses as necessary at the terms which the bailiff assessed Xij sworn men, that is to say Thomas Maryon William Starlyng Robert Taylour John Rodland John Myton John Passewater Nicholas Cruce Geoffrey Palmer John Cook Robert Warner John Roper Robert Partrych They presented that the Constables, Tithing Men and tasters of ale well and faithfully presented and concealed nothing.
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