Geoffrey Lestan plunders goods and livestock from John Brakene
Details
Norfolk. Geoffrey Lestan of Hackford, arrested on an indictment before William de Ufford, Earl of Suffolk and his associates, king's justices, on Saturday 6th July 1381, for the reason that on Tuesday 18th June 1381, with force and arms, with many others unknown, at the time of the rising, he feloniously broke into the close of John Brakene at Bracon Ash and took and carried away 28 cows, 3 workhorses and other goods and chattels worth £20 he found there. And he was brought before the aforesaid justices by the sheriff, and it was immediately asked of him how he wishes to acquit himself of the of the felonies and treasons aforesaid, and he declares that he is not guilty. And upon this the chief jurors of the king are sworn and they say upon their oath that Geoffrey Lestan is guilty of the felonies and treasons of which he is accused. Judgement is therefore given that the aforesaid Geoffrey should be decapitated and that his head should be placed upon Norwich Castle and should remain there, under condition that it must not be taken down under pain of losing life and limb. (Beheaded).
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)
18/06/1381
Location
Bracon Ash,Norfolk
Type
Larceny: theft of livestock,Larceny: theft of goods,Trespass to land: forcible entry of close and houses,Trespass to chattels: removal of goods
