The People of 1381
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Source
| Type | Indictment by jury |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA JUST 1/400 m. 24 |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| County | Kent |
| Published source (may be more than one) | W.E. Flaherty, 'The Great Rebellion in Kent of 1381. Illustrated from the Public Records', Archaeologia Cantiana, 3 (1860), pp. 95-6 |
| Text (English translation) | Hundred of Tenham. The Jurors say upon their oath, that Thomas Noke feloniously killed Jacob French at Mile End, in the county of Middlesex, on Friday next after the feast of the Holy Trinity, in the fourth year of the reign of King Richard the Second (14th June, 1381). Also, they say that John atte Forstall, of Tenham, feloniously made insurrection at Tenham, against the King and his people, on Monday, the morrow of the Holy Trinity, in the foresaid year, and so continued till the feast of St. Swithin, in the year aforesaid (from 10th June to 15th July, 1381). Also, they say that John Beangraunt, of Tenham, feloniously made insurrection against our Lord the King, and his people, at Tenham, on the day and year aforesaid. Also, they say that Richard Frere, of the hundred of Milton, feloniously made insurrection against our Lord the King, and his people, and feloniously entered the manor of Tenham, and there burnt the court rentals, and other muniments found therein. Also, they say that the foresaid John atte Forstall, John Beangraunt, and Richard Frere, were insurrectionists, and in warlike manner made insurrection at Tenham, against our Lord the King, and compelled his son, and others there, to rise in insurrection. |
People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6273 | John | Beangraunt | Male | Teynham,Kent | 2635,2637 | Go to participant page | ||
| 6272 | John | atte Forstall | Male | Teynham,Kent | 2634,2637 | Go to participant page | ||
| 6271 | Jacob | French | Male | 2633 | Go to participant page | |||
| 6274 | Richard | Frere | Male | Milton,Kent | 2636,2637 | Go to participant page | ||
| 6270 | Thomas | Noke | Male | 2633 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2634 | Insurrection of John atte Forstall | [The jurors] also say that John atte Forstall, of Tenham, feloniously made insurrection at Tenham, against the King and his people, on Monday, the morrow of the Holy Trinity, in the foresaid year, and so continued till the feast of St. Swithin, in the year aforesaid (from 10th June to 15th July, 1381). | Warlike array and insurrection | Go to incidents page |
| 2637 | Insurrection of John atte Forstall, John Beangraunt and Richard Frere | [The jurors] also say that the foresaid John atte Forstall, John Beangraunt, and Richard Frere, were insurrectionists, and in warlike manner made insurrection at Tenham, against our Lord the King, and compelled his son, and others there, to rise in insurrection. | Warlike array and insurrection,Raising the commons: other | Go to incidents page |
| 2635 | Insurrection of John Beangraunt | [The jurors] also say that John Beangraunt, of Tenham, feloniously made insurrection against our Lord the King, and his people, at Tenham, on the day and year aforesaid. | Warlike array and insurrection | Go to incidents page |
| 2636 | Insurrection of Richard Frere and burning of documents at manor of Tenham | [The jurors] also say that Richard Frere, of the hundred of Milton, feloniously made insurrection against our Lord the King, and his people, and feloniously entered the manor of Tenham, and there burnt the court rentals, and other muniments found therein. | Warlike array and insurrection,Arson: burning of documents,Trespass to land: forcible entry of close and houses | Go to incidents page |
| 2633 | Killing of Jacob French by Thomas Noke at Mile End | The Jurors say upon their oath, that Thomas Noke feloniously killed Jacob French at Mile End, in the county of Middlesex, on Friday next after the feast of the Holy Trinity, in the fourth year of the reign of King Richard the Second (14th June, 1381). | Homicide: unspecified | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| John atte Forstall ( 6272 ) | Insurrection of John atte Forstall (2634) | Accused | |
| John Beangraunt ( 6273 ) | Insurrection of John atte Forstall, John Beangraunt and Richard Frere (2637) | Accused | |
| John atte Forstall ( 6272 ) | Insurrection of John atte Forstall, John Beangraunt and Richard Frere (2637) | Accused | |
| Richard Frere ( 6274 ) | Insurrection of John atte Forstall, John Beangraunt and Richard Frere (2637) | Accused | |
| John Beangraunt ( 6273 ) | Insurrection of John Beangraunt (2635) | Accused | |
| Richard Frere ( 6274 ) | Insurrection of Richard Frere and burning of documents at manor of Tenham (2636) | Accused | |
| Jacob French ( 6271 ) | Killing of Jacob French by Thomas Noke at Mile End (2633) | Victim | |
| Thomas Noke ( 6270 ) | Killing of Jacob French by Thomas Noke at Mile End (2633) | Accused |
