John Whyrre steals money from the church of Cavendish
Details
Suffolk. John Whyrre of Stanstead, 'bockelerpleyere', arrested on an indictment (and brought) before the aforesaid justices at Clare on Wednesday 3rd July 1381, that along with others on Thursday 13th June 1381 he feloniously and in a warlike manner broke into the church of Cavendish and feloniously took and carried away £100 in money they found there. And upon this it was asked of the aforesaid John how he wishes to acquit himself of the felonies and treasons aforesaid, and he declares that he is not guilty. And upon this come Thomas Cokefeld, Roger Hunne, Henry Cokerell and many other worthy men and testify against him in the court, that the aforesaid John Whyrre is guilty of the aforesaid felonies, whereupon he acknowledged before them (the judges) to have committed the aforesaid felonies and treasons. Judgement is therefore given that John Whyrre should be beheaded, and his head placed upon the pillory and remain there, under penalty of forfeit of life and limb etc. (Beheaded).
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)
13/06/1381
Location
Cavendish,Suffolk
Type
Larceny: theft of money,Trespass to land: forcible entry of close and houses
