Geoffrey, vicar of All Saints Sudbury makes a proclamation at Thetford and takes a fine from the mayor Simon Barbour
Details
The jurors say upon their oath that Geoffrey, vicar of the church of All Saints, Sudbury, came to Thetford on 14th June (1381) and made a proclamation and uprising, and exacted by extortion a fine of 28 marks from Simon Barbour, then mayor, for not burning down the aforesaid town, against the king's peace.
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)
14/06/1381
Location
Thetford,Shropham Hundred,Norfolk
Type
Raising the commons: proclamations,Trespass to person: threats,Trespass to chattels: extortion and forcible fine
