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ABSTRACTS OF NORTHAMPTONSHIRE ASSIZE ROLLS:
RICHARD II, 1377-1385
(JUST 1/1488)

Index Introduction

Copyright Stephen Swailes.

Assizes at Northampton, fronts only.

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1/1488 1940 Assize held before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices Thursday after the close of Easter 51EdwardIII:
1/1488 1940 Alderton the assize came to determine if John Bloxham (smith) and Alice his wife, Stephen Smyth, Richard Patryk and Joan his wife, William Burgeys and John Godrych unjustly disseised John Clere and Maud his wife and John son of the same John of a free tenement in Aldryngton namely 2 messuages and an acre of meadow with appurtenences, others named are Ivo Gobyon, John Arkwrighte, Henry Hertwell, Thomas Twyford and Richard Smyth, John Clere is in mercy for a false claim;
 
1/1488 1948 Assize at Northampton before William de Skipwith and William de Burgh justices Tuesday after the feast of St Hillary 1RichardII:
1/1488 1948 Spratton the assize came to determine if John Chechere unjustly disseised William Hakelton of a free tenement in Sprotton namely a piece of land 40 feet long and 2 feet wide with appurtenences, John goes without day and William takes nothing from his writ and is in mercy for a false claim;
1/1488 1948 Little Blakesley (Woodend) the assize came to determine if John Snoscombe of parva Blakesle and Alice his wife unjustly disseised Simon Snoscombe of a free tenement in parva Blakesle namely a messuage and 2 virgates of land with appurtenences, adjourned?;
 
1/1488 1950 Assize at Northampton before the abovesaid justices the Thursday after the close of Easter 2RicII:
1/1488 1950 10 Northampton the assize came to determine if Walter de Mollesworth and Reginald Dysle unjustly disseised Gilbert de Felmersham and Maud his wife of a free tenement in Northampton namely a messuage with appurtenences, Reginald and Walter go without day and Gilbert and Maud take nothing from the assize and are in mercy for a false claim.
 
1/1488 1965 Assize at Northampton before Willian de Skipwith and William de Burgh justices Monday before the feast of St Margaret virgin 3RicII:
1/1488 1965 Titchmarsh the assize came to determine if John Lovel knight unjustly disseised William son of Warin de Skargill knight of a free tenement in Tychemersh namely 10 pounds rent, others named are Robert de Swylyngton le uncle, Thomas Metham, John de Burgh knight, Hugh de Wombewelle, John Woderove, damages awarded of 33 shillings and 4 pence, Lovel did not attend and John Mershton answered for him as his bailiff, John Lovel is in mercy;
1/1488 1965 Braunston, Harringworth, Welton the assize came to determine if Thomas Roos de Hamelak, William son of William la Souche de Haryngworth and Thomas Tywe of Welton unjustly disseised William de Peyto and John his son of a free tenement in Braundeston namely the manor of Braundeston with appurtenences, Thomas et al did not attend and William Danby answered for them as bailiff, adjourned?;
1/1488 1966 Welton, Farthingstone the assize came to determine if John Londy unjustly disseised Thomas Tuwe of Welton junior and John Tuwe of Welton of a free tenement in Farthyngeston namely a messuage, 3 virgates of land, 4 acres of meadow, (10) acres of pasture and 3 acres of wood with appurtenences, Elizabeth the wife of John Londy, John Londy goes without day and Thomas and John Tuwe take nothing from the assize and are in mercy for a false claim;
1/1488 1966 Essoins taken before the above justices the same day and place:
1/1488 1966 Margaret Aubrey against Robert Hotot knight, William Makeseye, Geoffrey Hayward and Emma his wife, Richard Rogger and Maud his wife, Thomas Hulle and Margaret his wife, and Gilbert Wright and Agnes his wife re a plea of novel disseisin by Adam Cat;
1/1488 1966 Roger Ive and Isabelle his wife, John Chaumberleyn and Margaret his wife, sheriff to apprehend them?;
1/1488 1966 John Randale clerk against John Pelle re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Cat;
1/1488 1966 Preston Thomas Exham against Thomas de Preston knight re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Cat;
1/1488 1966 Easton Neston Richard Bacon of Estneston juxta Toucestre the same by Adam Ro, the sheriff to apprehend them?;
1/1488 1966 Gayton, Brackley John Burcot of Gayton against George Sherman of Brakle and Elizabeth his wife.
 
1/1488 1987 Assize at Northampton before William de Skipwith and William de Burgh justices Monday before the feast of St Margaret virgin 4RicII:
1/1488 1987 27 Spratton, Northampton the assize came to determine if John Clecher of Sprotton and Joan his wife unjustly disseised John son of William in the Lane of Ernesby of a free tenement in Northampton namely a messuage with appurtenences, others named are Henry Meger, John de Blaby and Isabelle his wife (this record seems to end abruptly).
1/1488 1987 27 Essoins taken before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices Monday after the feast of St Valentine 4RicII:
1/1488 1987 27 Spratton, Northampton John son of William in the Lane of Ernesby against John Clechere of Sprotton and Joan his wife re a plea of novel disseisin by John Bond;
1/1488 1987 27 Holcot Elias Hobbes of Hulcote chaplain against Richard Norton of Hulcote, Alice Norton of Hulcote and Elias Hendes of Hulcote re a plea of novel disseisin by Adam Want/er;
 
1/1488 1988 Essoins taken before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices Thursday after the feast of St Hillary 5RicII:
1/1488 1988 27 Wilby, Wakerley John Heriotte of Wilby against John Clerk of Wakerle and John Love re a plea of novel disseisin by Richard Fox;
1/1488 1988 27 Daventry, Kilsby Roger Irunmonger of Daventre against William Boltesham of Kyldesby and William be the Brook and Alice his wife re a plea of novel disseisin by Richard Forster;
1/1488 1988 27 Fawsley, Biddlesden, Charwelton Richard Parles of Faluslee against Peter Abbem of Bytlesden and William Whythed of Charwelton re a plea of novel disseisin by William Fox, Emma wife of Richard the same by Adam Pye;
1/1488 1988 27 Holcot Elias Hobbes of Hulcote chaplain against Richard Norton of Hulcote, Alice Norton of Hulcote and Elias Hendes of Hulcote re a plea of novel disseisin by William Toup;
1/1488 1988 27 Brinsley? Nicola of Brimsleye against Margaret once the wife of John Fyton of Shathewell and Roger Fang re a plea of novel disseisin by William Protto';
1/1488 1988 27 William Napton against John Shrouesbury, Laurence Haddon, Robert de Wendelyngburgh (mercer), Thomas Wakelyn, Henry Launden, John Hoghton, Thomas Piry, Simon Daventre, John atte Welle, William Wakeleyn, Thomas atte Halle, John Malpas, Robert Eketon, Roger Overton and Roger Lincoln re a plea of novel disseisin by Adam Cate;
1/1488 1988 27 Welton Henry le Eyr of Welton against Thomas Tuwe senior and Eleanor his wife re a plea of novel disseisin by Richard Pye;
 
1/1488 2012 Assize before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices Thursday before the feast of St Margaret virgin 6RicII:
2012 39 Wakerley, Wilby, Oundle the assize came to determine if John Clerk of Wakerle and John Love unjustly disseised John Heriotte of Wilby of a free tenement in Oundill namely a messuage, a carucate of land, 6 acres of meadow and 8 marks rent with appurtenences, John Clerk attended but others John Fox answered for others as their bailiff, others named are John son of Roger de Wakerley, John Heriotte takes nothing from the assize and is in mercy for a false claim, John Clerk and John Love go without day;
2012 39 Welton, Ashby St Leger the assize came to determine if John Wolf vicar of the church at Welton, John Tuwe, Richard Falclyve, John Mone and William Taillour unjustly disseised John de Catesby and Emma his wife of a free tenement in Welton and Assheby leger namely 3 messuages, 2 tofts, a carucate of land,(16 and a half) acres of land, and half of messuage with appurtenences, others named are Nicholas Gybbes, William Falclyve, John Falclyve, John Ingelond and John Drayton, John and Emma are in mercy for a false claim against John Tuwe and others, John Tuwe and others go without day, damages 20 marks;
2103 39 Grendon, Pattishall the assize came to determine if John Thommes unjustly disseised William Outhehull of Grendon and Katherine his wife of a free tenement in Patushull namely a toft with appurtenences, others named are Henry Dalyngton and John Langford both of Patushull, damages 18 pence.
 
2014 Assize before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices at Northampton the Thursday after the feast of St Margaret virgin 6RicII:
2014 40 Gayton, Pattishull, Ravensthorp, Spratton, Great Creaton, Dalscote, Eastcote, Swinford, Leyton assize to determine if William Grendon and Katherine his wife unjustly disseised Henry Gunyld and Agnes his wife and John Saundres and Isabelle his wife of a free tenement in Gayton, Descote, Derlescote and Edenescote namely two messuages, 6 virgates of land and 6 acres of meadow with appurtenences, others named are John Tosmere and Joan his wife and Thomas their son, Nicholas Shordyche of Leyton atte Stone and Alice his wife daughter of John Hubard of Pateshull, John Malesouers parson of the church at magna Creton and John Hawys of Pateshull chaplain (his ancestor), Richard Moton vicar of the church at Ravenesthorp and John Addystok vicar of the church at Sprotton, Richard son of Gregory of Swynford and Katherine Malesouers (then his wife), damages 12 pounds; William and Katherine are in mercy;
 
2019 41 Assize before the abovesaid justices Saturday after the close of Easter 6RicII:
2019 41 Welton John Wolf vicar of the church of Welton against Joan once the wife of John Mallore militis and John his son re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard West;
2019 41 Dudley Elizabeth once the wife of William Frebody of Duddeley against Alan Waldyene and Joan his wife and Katherine her sister, John Hervyle and Margaret his wife, Edmund Waldene and Thomas Alaynservant Waldyene re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard ___;
2019 41 Ralph Lovel knight against Thomas Fastolf knight re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by John Croke;
2019 41 Spratton, Arnesby John son of William in the Lane of Ernesby against John Clechere of Sprotton and Joan his wife re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Wyot;
2019 41 Yelvertoft Thonas Gundewyne of Yelvertoft against William Gundewyne of Yelvertoft re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Raus;
2019 41 Spratton, Barkston Robert Wyclyff chaplain against Henry Clechere of Sprotton re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by by Adam Caut, Thomas de Barkeston chaplain the same by Richard Cri___, Elias Wytheford chaplain the same by John Cato__;
2019 41 Norton William Whetyng against Thomas Dikeneld and Isabelle his wife and John vicar of the church of Norton re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by John Rous;
2019 41 William Napton against John Srouesbury, Laurence Haddon, Robert de Wendelyngburgh mercer, Thomas Wakeley, Henry Launden, John Hoghton, Thomas Pyry, Simon Daventre, John atte Welle, William Wakeleyn, Thomas atte Hall, John Malpas, Robert Eketon, Roger Overton and Roger Lincoln re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard W___;
2019 41 Deanshanger, Whitfield (Nicholas) Hardell against John Cope of Densangre and Roger Flekman of Whitfeld juxta Brakkele re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Patok.
 
2046 Assize at Northampton before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices Saturday after the close of Easter 6RicII:
2046 55 Hazelbeech, Guilsborough assize to determine if Margaret prioress of (Nouneton) and William Neuton of Haselbech junior unjustly disseised Simon atte Halle of Gyldesburgh of a free tenement in Haselbech namely a messuage, a virgate of land and 6 acres of meadow with appurtenences, Margaret and Willian did not attend, others mentioned are Alan Bailly, Thomas atte Style, John Robbe, damages 100 shillings; William Neuton is in mercy for disseisin, Simon is in mercy for a false claim against the prioress;
2046 55 Lubenham, Middleton, Grendon, Rothersthorpe assize to determine if John Haddon of Lobenham, John Rage of Middilton and Amice his wife unjustly disseised William Outhehull of Grendon and Katherine his wife of a free tenement in Rotheresthrop namely a toft with appurtenences, John et al did not attend and William Vaux answered for them as their bailiff, John Haddon did not participate in the disseisin, John and Amice are in mercy, William and Katherine are in mercy for a false claim against John Haddon, damages 1 mark;
2047 55 Kilsby, Daventry, Northampton assize to determine if William Boltesham of Kyldesby and William Be the Brook and Alice his wife unjustly disseised Roger Irunmongere of Daventre of a free tenement in Kyldeby namely 60 acres of land, 3 roods of meadow with appurtenences, others named are Alexander Vyncent, John Bodyngton, Henry Bolyngham of Northampton, William London, Boltesham was exacted and outlawed, damages 40 shillings, Roger is in mercy for a false claim against Alice,
2047 55 Sywell, Northampton assize to determine if Thomas prior of St Andrew in Northampton and brother Thomas Rose a fellow monk at the same priory unjjustly disseised Edmund Bretoun of a free tenement in Sywell namely 4 messuages, one carucate of land, 10 acres of meadow and 20 acres of pasture with appurtenences, adjourned;
 
2048 Assize at Northampton before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices Monday in the feast of St Margaret virgin 7RicII:
2048 56 Ashby St Leger Thomas son of John de Stoke of Asshebylygger against John Turnour of the same re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam West;
2048 56 Daventry, Watford John Waundel of Daventre against Thomas Capel of Watford re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Pye, Maud the wife of the same John the same by Richard West;
2048 56 Staverton Walter the vicar of the church at Staverton against Thomas atte Hall of Staverton and Isabelle his wife re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard West, Henry le Eyr the same by John Wys, John Marchaund the same by Robert West, Philip Robard the same by Robert West;
2048 Bills of attorney received before the abovesaid justices the same day and year:
2048 56 Tiffield John Wyberd chaplain and John Belesone appoint Richard Josep against Richard Warde of Tyffeld re a plea of assize of novel disseisin;
2048 56 St James John the abbot of St James juxta Northampton appoints Simon Daventre or William Pisford against Henry de Bukyngham re a plea of assize of novel disseisin;
2048 Pleas at the assize above mentioned:
2048 56 Cransley, Welton, Brougton, Loddington assize to determine if Richard son of John de Cranesle senior and Henry Markeby of London goldsmith unjustly disseised John of Welton and F___ his wife of a free tenement in Cransle, Broughton and Lodyngton namely 26 messuages, a toft, 4 crofts, 11 vigates of land, 6 acres of meadow, 30 shillings rent and (a third part of) a messuages with appurtenences, damages 40 pounds;
2049 56 Cransley, Hanging Houghton, Mawsley assize to determine if Richard son of John de Cranesle senior and Henry Markeby of London goldsmith unjustly disseised John of Welton and F___ his wife of a free tenement in Hangyndehoughton and Malleslee namely from the manor of Hangyndehoughton, a toft, 2 virgates of land and a half in Malleslee with appurtenenes, damages 50 pounds
 
2050 57 Assize at Northampton before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices Monday in the feast of St Margaret virgin 7RicII:
2050 57 Welton assize to determine if Thomas Tuwe of Welton senior and Gilbert de Sutton parson of the church at Be(clton) unjustly disseised Henry le Eyr of Welton of pasture in Welton, Thomas and Gilbert did not appear and John Tuwe answered for them as their bailiff, Henry receives 20 shillings damages, Thomas is in mercy for disseisin, Gilbert did not participate in the disseisin and Henry is in mercy for a false claim against him, also named are John Carnell/Carvell and John Bray;
2051 57 Staverton, Welton assize to determine if Thomas of the Halle of Staverton and Isabelle his wife unjustly disseised Henry Heir of Welton and John Marchaunt of a free tenement in Staverton namely 5 messuages, one toft, one carucate of land and 10 shillings rent with appurtenences, Thomas and Isabelle did not appear and Edward of the Hall answered for them as bailiff, Henry and John recover damages of 100 shillings, Thomas and Isabelle are in mercy;
2052 57 Kilsby, Daventry Concerns William de Boltesham of Kyldesby, Roger Irunmonger of Daventre, a tenement in Kyldesby and a plea of novel disseisin, William exacted five times and did not appear therefore his is outlawed, others named are William Muscote and Thomas Cotyngham;
2052 57 Grendon, Pattishall Concerns John Thommes, William on the Hull of Grendon and Katherine his wife and a tenement in Pateshull and novel disseisin.
2053 Assize at Northampton before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices Monday in the feast of St Margaret virgin 7RicII:
2053 58 Cransley, Broughton, Loddington Concerns Richard son of John de Cranesle senior and Henry Markeby of London goldsmith and disseisin of John de Welton and F__ his wife of a tenement in Cranesle, Broughton and Lodyngton (sheriff to apprehend Richard and Henry and deliver them to the assize on Thursday before the feast of St Peter in Cathedra next?);
2053 58 Hanging Houghton, Mawsley Concerns Richard son of John de Cranesle senior and Henry Markeby of London goldsmith and disseisin of John de Welton and F__ his wife of a tenement in Hangyndehoughton and Malleslee (as above?);
2053 58 Weston near Weedon Lois Concerns Agnes once the wife of Richard Milewarde of Weston and disseisin of Thomas Groy and (Alice) his wife of a tenement in Weston juxta Wedon Pynkeney, (Agnes to be held in prison by William de Murers constable?);
 
2054 Assize at Northampton before the above justices Monday a fortnight after Easter 7RicII:
2054 58 Burton Latimer Richard Kynesman against Thomas Cok and Maud his wife, John Houghton of Northampton, Hugh Fauconer and Mable his wife ad Elizabeth daughter of the same Hugh and William Toppyng of Burton re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam West, Joan the wife of Richard the same by John West;
2054 58 Astcote John Colman of Potecote against Henry Cok of Anescoe juxta Pateshull, John Cok senior, John Cok junior and Thomas Hikkes re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Fox;
2054 58 Joan Belyetter junior against John Belyetter and Joan Belyetter senior re a plea of assize of mort d'ancestor by John Crok;
2054 58 Richard (Daunvers) against John Doget chaplain re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Cate, Agnes wife of the same Richard the same by John Blyth;
2054 58 Northampton Robert Bertram of Northampton chapman against 'Ivettam' once the wife of Robert Spicer of Northampton re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by John West;
2054 58 Elizabeth once the wife of Richard Rothyng against Alice once the wife of John Wykemyll, Joan once the wife of Ivo Gobyon and John Cok re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Weston;
2054 58 John Josep of Touecestre against John Possell clerk and William Possell re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam West;
2054 58 Thomas Bocher de Pedyngton against John Geydyngton, Alice Geydyngton and Richard Bolsore parson of the church of (Norton de Forsant) re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Werdon.
 
2076 69 Assize at Northampton before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices Monday before the feast of St Margaret virgin 8RicII:
2076 69 Staverton, Charwelton assize to determine if Thomas of the Halle of Staverton and Isabelle his wife unjustly disseised William _ly_tes of Charwelton of a free tenement in Staverton and Byfeld namely 2 messuages, 44 shillings and 6 pence rent, (1 capon and 2 chickens rent), and 3 parts of a virgate of land with appurtenences, Thomas and Isabelle did not appear, others named are Robert of the Abbey, Richard (Aton), John Waundell and John Thrope, William is awarded 100 shillings damages, William relaxes the damages?, Thomas and Isabelle appeared and admitted disseisin and were fined 10 shillings?;
2077 69 Dudley, Thorpe Mandeville assize to determine if Alan Waldeyene and Joan his wife and Katherine her sister, John Hervyle and Margaret his wife, Edward Waldeyene and Thomas Aleynservant Waldeyene unjustly disseised Elizabeth once the wife of William Frebody of Duddeley of a free tenement in Thorpemundevyll namely the manor of Thropemundevyll, John Waldeyene answered for those not attending, others named are Richard de Toppeclyf Archdeacon of Stafford, Gerard Waldeyene, Alan and others go without day.
 
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2102 Hinton the assize came to determine if John Hynton, Thomas Benetoun and Richard Benet unjustly disseised Robert Hendeman chaplain of a free tenement in Hynton juxta Byfeld namely half a messuage and half a virgate of land with appurtenences, John et al did not appear, others named are Richard Bole, John Scot, Richard Reve, William Kirkeby and Richard Kynnesman, Robert is awarded damages of 100 shillings;
2102 St James End the assize came to determine if 'Wimarca' Smyth of Northampton, William Shefford of Northampton and Joan his wife unjustly disseised Geoffrey Mason of Upton and Maud his wife of a free tenement in Seyntjamesende namely a toft with appurtenences, damages of 40 shillings, Geoffrey and Maud are in mercy for a false claim against William and Joan, others named are William Shefford and Nicholas Dand.
 
2113 Assize before William de Skypwyth and William de Burgh justices at Northampton Monday before the feast of St Margaret virgin 4RicII:
2113 Daventry, Fawsley, Charwelton, Wolfhamcote John Bateman of Daventre against Simon Sulveston vicar of the church at Falwesley, Maud Porter of Daventre, Roger Welford parson of the church of Charwelton and Simon Catesby parson of the church of Wolfencote re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Fox;
2113 Moulton John Wylle against John Smyth of Multon and Alice his wife and William Waulter of [blank] re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Fox;
2113 Thurnby John Bray against Richard Wydevyll, John de Thyrneby and Simon Foxton re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Potter
2113 Towcester Richard Ters of Touecestre against Henry Smyth of Touecester and Elizabeth his wife and John son of the same Elizabeth re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by John Raa, Amice wife of the said Richard the same by Adam Catte;
2113 Brampton Ash, Sutton Juliana once the wife of John Hay of Brampton juxta Dyngele versus Thomas Keresby of Sutton and (William) Preston of Sutton re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Pye;
2113 Muscote Philip Gerveys de Muscote against Warin Lucyen knight, Robert Susan and Richard Pyn re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Catte;
2113 Muscote Philip Gerveys of Muscote against John Bokervyle, Alice once the wife of John Valentyn of Muscote and John son of John Smythessone re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Pyper;
2113 Deanshanger Richard Patrik of Denshangre against John Cok of Denshanger re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Catte;
2113 Great Newton Richard Mason of magna Neweton against Juliana Mustel, William Busch/er and Margaret his wife, John Langeport and Maud his wife re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Potter, Joan the wife of Richard Mason the same by William Wys;
2113 West Haddon, North Kilworth, 'Branfeld' John Randolf of Branfeld against George 'de Castro', John Swynford chaplain, William Golafre and Amice his wife, John Knyght and Emma his wife, Richard Draper of Westhaddon and Isabelle Chaumberlayn of Northkilworth re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Fox, Petronilla wife of the aforesaid John Randolf the same by Adam Wrath;
2113 Cottesbrooke Robert Botevyleyn of Cotesbrok against John Prodde of Cotesbrok re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Catte.
2114 Bills of attorney before the above justices the same day and year:
2114 Hamelak' Thomas de Roos of Hamelak knight appoints William de Kempston or William Danby against William de Peytho and John his son re a plea of assize of novel disseisin;
2114 Birmingham Richard de Bermyngham clerk appoints John Pety or Richard de Elyngton against John Wythemale knight re a plea of assize of novel disseisin;
2114 John de Knyghtley appoints John Pety or Richard de Elyngton against William de Spritlyngton, John Pyel, Richard de Spitlyngton clerk, Roger de Wymondhan, Walter de Frompton, John de Foxbrok and John de Lychefeld clerk re a plea of assize of novel disseisin;
2114 Agnes daughter of Christian de Seyton appoints John Yerburgh against John master of the hospital of St John Northampton re a plea of assize of novel disseisin;
2114 Spratton John Roberd appoints John his son against William Bate vicar of the church at Sprotton (and others in a writ) re a plea of assize of novel disseisin;
2114 the mayor and bailiffs appoint William Danby attorney to handle complaints and accusations against them.
 
2130 Bills of attorney:
2130 Northampton, Wellingborough Robert of Wendelesburgh of Northampton appoints Nicholas (his son) against Joan prioress of Markeyate re a plea of assize of novel disseisin;
 
2130 Pleas at the assizes:
2130 Stoke Doyle, Rugby the assize came to determine if Richard Longespy, Edward Doyle and John Alyeward unjustly disseised Richard Kynesman and Joan his wice of a free tenement in Stokedoyle namely a messuage, 20 acres of land and 4 acres of meadow with appurtenences, others named are John Porchet, Henry Mayson, Richard Bataille and Richard Bailly of Rokeby, damages awarded of 6 pounds, John was not involved and Richard and Joan are in mercy for a false claim against him,
 
2131 Essoins before the above justices at Northampton the Thursday before the feast of St Margaret virgin 6RicII:
2131 Welton John Wolf vicar of the church at Welton against Joan once the wife of John Malore soldier and John son of the same John Malore re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Adam Wayt;
2131 Norton William Whetyng against Thomas Bikeneld and Isabelle his wife and John vicar of the church of Norton re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by William West;
2131 Farthingstone Katherine Boys of Farthyngston against John Lowedy re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard West;
2131 Alconbury Richard Leverich of Alcombury against John Knyvet and Richard Knyvet re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Ralph Wys, Katherine wife of the same Richard the same by Adam Pye.
 
2155 Farthingstone assize to determine if Margaret once the wife of John Fyton of Shathewell and Roger Faug/Fang unjustly disseised Nicholas de Brunsleye of a free tenement in Fardyngston namely one messuage and one virgate of land, Nicholas takes nothing from the assize and is in mercy for a false claim, Margaret and Roger go without day;
2155 Cogenhoe, Ecton assize to determine if Thomas Hende injustly disseised Thomas Aleyn of Cogenho and Margaret his wife of a free tenement in Eketon namely one messuage, one virgate and 4 acres of meadow with appurtenences, Thomas Hende did not appear and Richard Bulcote answered for him as his bailiff, Thomas and wife take nothing from their writ and are in mercy for a false claim, Thomas Hende goes without day;
2156 Ecton assize to determine if Robert Herde of Eketon and Agnes his wife and Water Mountgomery and Roger his son unjustly disseised John Capon and Isabelle his wife and Alice once the wife of John atte Grene of Eketon of a free tenement in Eketon namely two messuages, a virgate of land, and ? acres of meadow with appurtenences, Robert et al did not attend and Richard of Eketon answered for them as their bailiff, others named are Simon son of William Unwyn of Eketon, Walter son of Walter, John of Irchester of Northampton and Alice his wife, Alice and Isabelle are sisters and heirs of Nicholas, John Capon, Isabelle and Alice are awarded damages of 20 shillings and are in mercy for a false claim against John and Agnes Herde who are acquitted, Walter and Roger are in mercy for disseisin.
2157 Pattishull, Gayton, Grendon, Dalscote, Eastcote continuation from a previous membrane concerning John Hawys, John Malesouers, John Saundres and Isabelle his wife, Isabelle and Agnes are sisters and daughters of John Hawys, Richard Moton, John Addestoke, William and Katherine, Nicholas Shordych and Alice, William Outhehull of Grendon, adjourned?
 
2159 continuation of a list of bills of attorney:
2159 Alconbury Richard Leveryich of Alcombiry against John Knyvet and Richard Knyvet re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Cok, Katherine the wife of Richard the same by John West;
2159 Richard Astel against Thomas Coolpepir soldier re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by John Wattes;
2159 John Godhyne against John Wells and Joan his wife and Henry Clemence re a plea of assize of novel disseisin by Richard Straton, Isabelle wife of John the same by Adam West;
 
2159 Assize pleas:
2159 West Haddon assize to determine if Robert Whissheton and Katherine his wife, Thomas Wolf and John his brother unjustly disseised Henry Peek of Westhaddon and Emma his wife of a free tenement in Westhaddon a toft with appurtenences, others named are Giles Mallore knight, William Golofre, damages awarded of 4 marks;
2159 Dalscote, Preston Deanery assize to determine if Gerard of Braybroke senior, knight, John Jones of Derlescote junior, Robert Brayn, William Gibbes, Richard Shephird of Derlescote, William Stacy and William of Grendon unjustly disseised John of Alcote chaplain (to the alter of St Salvator) in the church at Preston juxta Pydyngton of a free tenement in Derlescote juxta Patteshull namely 6 marks of rent with appurtenences, damages awarded of 19 marks, 6 shillings and 8 pence, Gerard and others for their disseisin are in mercy;
2160 Weston assize to determine if Agnes once the wife of Richard Muleward of Weston unjustly disseised Thomas Grey and Alice his wife of a free tenement in Weston juxta Wedon Pynkeneye namely 2 shillings rent, damages awarded of 10 shillings, others named are Robert Wylkyns and William (Crudde).
 
2187 Northampton assize to determine if Richard Horpoll unjustly disseised John Grafton master of the hospital of St John Baptist in Northampton of a free tenement in Northampton namely a messuage with appurtenences, John although charged did not appear and is in mercy for a false claim.
2188 Northampton, Harpole assize to determine if John Burle parson of the church at Horpoll, John Prentys and Richard Horpoll unjustly disseised John Grafton master of the hospital of St John the Baptist in Northampton of a free tenement in Northampton namely a messuage with appurtenences, John Burle et al did not appear and Richard Vaux answered for them as their bailiff, others named are Richard de Elmedon once the master of the same hospital in the time of Henry son of King John, damages awarded of 40 shillings, John Grafton freely relaxes the damages;
2188 Irchester assize to determine if Thomas Fastolf knight unjustly disseised Ralph Lovel knight of a free tenement in Irchestre namely a manor in Irchestre called Lovelsmaner with appurtenences, damages awarded of 20 pounds and Thomas is in mercy, Ralph present in court freely relaxes the damages, others mentioned are Geoffrey Waleys and Richard Faucus/Fancus;
2180 Northampton, Little Harrowden assize to determine if Stephen Wappenham of Northampton glover unjustly disseised Thomas Bochard of parva Harwedon chaplain of a free tenement in Northampton namely a messuage with appurtenences, Stephen did not appear and William de Danby answered for him as his bailiff, damages awarded of 6 shillings 8 pence, (Stephen then appeared and admitted disseisin and was fined 40 pence?), others named are Amice wife of Stephen, William Pysseford and William Danby.
2190 Northampton assize to determine if John Welles and Joan his wife and Henry Clemence unjustly disseised Isabelle the wife of John Godhyne of a free tenement in Northampton namely a messuage with appurtenences, others named are John Coldon, John Taillor, John Meger, William Ligeard and Joan his wife, Roger Thressher and Isabelle his wife and Geoffrey of Daventy father of Isabelle, John and Isabelle are awarded damages of 20 marks, Henry is in mercy for disseisin, John and Isabelle are in mercy for a false claim against John and Joan Welles who are aquitted;
2191 West Haddon (the sheriff is to capture) Robert Whissheton and Katherine his wife, Thomas Wolf and John (his brother) concerning Henry Peke of Westhaddon and Emma his wife and a tenement in Westhaddon.
 
2193 continuation of bills of attorney:
Northampton Henry Vynter of Northampton against master Henry Bokyngham and (Eleanor) his wife re a plea of novel disseisin by John Croston;
Northampton the prior of St Andrew in Northampton against Ralph Basset of Weldon knight re a plea of novel disseisin by James (Parcor);
Braunston, Blakesley Henry Barneby parson of the church at Braundeston and William Hyggeley chaplain appoint Thomas Malcher against John Assheby of Blakeslee re a plea of novel disseisin;
Northampton the prior of St Andrew, Northampton, appoints John Stotusbury against Edward Bretoun re a plea of novel disseisin;
Northampton the mayor and bailiffs of Northampton appoint William de Danby to handle claims and complaints against them;
Essoins taken at Northampton Monday before the feast of St Margaret virgin 8RicII:
Burford John Robyn against William Ivet of Berford, Hugh Bray and Walter Hull re a plea of novel disseisin by John Cotoner;
John Stotusbury against Robert Elyngton re a plea of novel disseisin by John Prior;
Eydon Thomas parson of the church at Eydon against William Brokedyssh and John his son re a plea of novel disseisin by Willaim (Cator);
Litchborough, Weedon Richard Pyte against John de Foxleye de Lychebarowe and Henry Roo of Wedon re a plea of novel disseisin by William Pope;
Bills of attorney received the same day and year:
Thurmaston Maud wife of John Lemynton and Joan sister of the same Maud appoint John Pynk' of Thurmaston against Thomas Bernill and Alice his wife re a plea of novel disseisin
plea taken the same day and year:
Burton Latimer, Loddington, Northampton the assize came to determine if Thomas Cok and Maud his wife, John Houghton of Northampton, Hugh Fauconer and Mable his wife and Elizabeth daughter of the same Hugh, and William Topyng of Burton unjustly disseised Richard Kenysman and Joan his wife of a free tenement in Lodyngton juxta Rothewell namely a messuage and a virgate and a half of land with appurtenences, damages of 6 shillings and 8 pence, Thomas and others are in mercy for disseisin, Richard and Joan in court freely relaxed the damages.