The People of 1381
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Source
| Type | Trespass action |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA CP 40/490 m. 107d |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| County | Essex |
| Text in Original Language | Et unde ijdem executores [Ricardi atte Seler de London] per Willelmum Norwych attornatum suum queruntur quod die dominica proxima post festum Corporis Christi anno regni domini regis nunc quarto vi et armis scilicet gladiis arcubus et sagittis clausum et domos que fuerunt ipsius Ricardi atte Steler apud Temple Reyndon in vita ipsius Ricardi atte Seler fregerunt et duas cartas per quas idem Ricardi atte Seler adquisunt diuersa terras et tenementa cum pertinenciis in Kyngesbury in comitatu Midd' de Guidone Hoddesdon et Agneta uxori eius in feodo simplici unum scriptum obligatorium per quod Iohannes atte Gate de Strete in comitatu Sussex tenebatur eidem Ricardo atte Seler in decem libris ac rotulos curiae rentalia et alia munimenta que fuerunt eiusdem Ricardi atte Seler ibidem inuenta combusserunt et bona et catalla videlicet pannos lineos et laneos que fuerunt eiusdem Ricardi atte Seler ad valenciam [viginti librarum] ac quatuor marcas de denariis suis in pecunia numerata in vita sua ceperunt et asportauerunt ... ad dampnum habent ad valenciam centum librarum. |
| Text (English translation) | Essex. Richard Dalowe, Walter Ferrour of Waltham Holy Cross, Simon atte March, Thomas Sheryng, Richard Bocher of Great Waltham, John Prentys junior Walter atte Cheker, 'osteler', Richard Ostiler 'that was Jonesservant' Badburgham John Maltman 'lodere' and Walter Hunte, cook, attached to answer John Ryder chaplain and John atte Seler executors of the testament of Richard atte Seler of London by William Norwych their attorney that on 16 June 1381, during the life of Richard atte Seler, they broke the close and houses of Richard at Temple Reyndon and took and burnt two charters by which Richard acquired lands in Kingsbury in Middlesex from Guy Hoddesdon and Agnes his wife, one obligation by John atte Gate of Streat in Sussex to Richard for 24 marks, another obligation by William Shordych to Richard for 10 marks, another obligation by Walter atte Castell for £10, together with court rolls, rentals and other muniments of Richard atte Seler. Also took goods and chattels worth £20 and four marks in penny coins. Damage £100. The defendants come by John Osbern their attorney and say they are not guilty. Jurors summoned in succesive terms, but Sheriff does not return writ. |
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People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5687 | John | Badburgham | Male | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5678 | Richard | Bocher | Male | Great Waltham,Essex | 2505 | Go to participant page | ||
| 5693 | Walter | atte Castell | Male | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5680 | Walter | atte Cheker | Male | Ostler | 2505 | Go to participant page | ||
| 5674 | Richard | Dalowe | Male | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5675 | Walter | Ferrour | Male | Waltham Holy Cross,Waltham Hundred,Essex | 2505 | Go to participant page | ||
| 5691 | John | atte Gate | Male | Streat,Sussex | 2505 | Go to participant page | ||
| 5690 | Agnes | Hoddesdon | Female | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5689 | Guy | Hoddesdon | Male | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5683 | Walter | Hunte | Male | Cook | 2505 | Go to participant page | ||
| 5682 | John | Maltman | Carrier | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5676 | Simon | atte March | Male | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5688 | William | Norwych | Attorney | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5694 | John | Osbern | Male | Attorney | 2505 | Go to participant page | ||
| 5681 | Richard | Ostiler | Male | Servant | 2505 | Go to participant page | ||
| 5679 | John | Prentys | Male | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5684 | John | Ryder | Male | Chaplain | 2505 | Go to participant page | ||
| 5685 | John | atte Seler | Male | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5686 | Richard | atte Seler | Male | London | 2505 | Go to participant page | ||
| 5677 | Thomas | Sheryng | Male | 2505 | Go to participant page | |||
| 5692 | William | Shordych | Male | 2505 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2505 | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. | Close and houses of Richard atte Seler at Temple Roydon attacked. Charters, obligations and manorial records burnt and goods taken. | Looting,Destruction of manorial rolls | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Badburgham ( 5687 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Mentioned | Richard Ositler 'that was Jonesservant Baburgham' accused of participating in this attack. |
| Richard Bocher ( 5678 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | |
| Walter atte Castell ( 5693 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Mentioned | Obligation by which Walter atte Castell owed ten pounds to Richard atte Seler destroyed. |
| Walter atte Cheker ( 5680 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | Pleads not guilty. Jurors summoned for Michaelmas 1383, Hilary 1384, Trinity 1384, Michaelmas 1384, Hilary 1384, but sheriff fails to return writ. |
| Richard Dalowe ( 5674 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | Pleads not guilty. Jurors summoned for Michaelmas 1383, Hilary 1384, Trinity 1384, Michaelmas 1384, Hilary 1384, but sheriff fails to return writ. |
| Walter Ferrour ( 5675 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | Pleads not guilty. Jurors summoned for Michaelmas 1383, Hilary 1384, Trinity 1384, Michaelmas 1384, Hilary 1384, but sheriff fails to return writ. |
| John atte Gate ( 5691 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Mentioned | Obligation by which John atte Gate of Streat owed 24 marks to Richard atte Seler destroyed. |
| Agnes Hoddesdon ( 5690 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Mentioned | Charter by which Guy Hoddesdon and his wife Agnes gave land to Richard atte Seler in Kingsbury in Middlesex destroyed. |
| Guy Hoddesdon ( 5689 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Mentioned | Charter by which Guy and his wife Agnes gave land to Richard atte Seler in Kingsbury in Middlesex destroyed. |
| Walter Hunte ( 5683 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | Pleads not guilty. Jurors summoned for Michaelmas 1383, Hilary 1384, Trinity 1384, Michaelmas 1384, Hilary 1384, but sheriff fails to return writ. |
| John Maltman ( 5682 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | Pleads not guilty. Jurors summoned for Michaelmas 1383, Hilary 1384, Trinity 1384, Michaelmas 1384, Hilary 1384, but sheriff fails to return writ. |
| Simon atte March ( 5676 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | Pleads not guilty. Jurors summoned for Michaelmas 1383, Hilary 1384, Trinity 1384, Michaelmas 1384, Hilary 1384, but sheriff fails to return writ. |
| William Norwych ( 5688 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Attorney | |
| John Osbern ( 5694 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | |
| Richard Ostiler ( 5681 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | Pleads not guilty. Jurors summoned for Michaelmas 1383, Hilary 1384, Trinity 1384, Michaelmas 1384, Hilary 1384, but sheriff fails to return writ. |
| John Prentys ( 5679 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | |
| John Ryder ( 5684 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Mentioned | As Richard atte Seler's executor, brought trespass action concerning the attack on Seler's property. |
| John atte Seler ( 5685 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | As Richard atte Seler's executor, brought trespass action concerning the attack on Seler's property. | |
| Richard atte Seler ( 5686 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Victim | The attack occurred durng Richard atte Seler's lifetime, but the trespass action was brought by his executors. |
| Thomas Sheryng ( 5677 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Accused | |
| William Shordych ( 5692 ) | Attack on property of Richard atte Seler, Temple Roydon. (2505) | Mentioned | Obligation by which William Shordych owed 10 marks to Richard atte Seler destroyed. |
