John de Sutton threatens and takes a fine from John, vicar of Tottington
Details
John de Sutton of Tottington, chief leader at the time of the rumour and uprising, came on Sunday 16th June 1381 with force and arms to Tottington and inflicted threats on John, vicar of the aforesaid church, that they would cut off his head unless the same John, vicar, made a fine with the same John de Sutton and his associates of 40 s., which he [John the vicar] paid. And he [John de Sutton] is a common wrongdoer.
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)
16/06/1381
Location
Tottington,Norfolk
Type
Trespass to person: threats,Trespass to chattels: extortion and forcible fine
