Simon Bentilowe rises up against the Prior of Barnwell and coerces the mayor of Cambridge
Details
It was also presented that Simon Bentilowe of Cambridge was a rebel and a leader of the evil company who coerced the mayor of Cambridge, Edmund Redmedwe, into making a proclamation against the Prior of Barnwell, and aided in the attack on the said Prior and his home at the time of the insurrection and disturbance, and oversaw many wrongdoings in the said town, perpetrated against his allegiance, in prejudice of the king and [...] office of the aforesaid mayor. He appears on 23rd July, pleads not guilty, and is acquitted. Pledges come for good behaviour: John Westdent, John Berle, draper, John [...] and John Harvy of Chesterton.
Location
Cambridge,Cambridgeshire
Type
Joining rebel company,Raising the commons: forcing others to join company
