The People of 1381
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| Type | Indictment by jury |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA KB 9/166/1 m. 101 |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| County | Norfolk |
| Text in Original Language | Sesciona apud Hornyng Norffolchie'. Iohannes Fastolf de Castre iunior et alii iurati hundredorum de Estflege et Westflege presentant super sacramentum suum quod Rogerus Bacoun miles fuit communis adiutor hominum inimicorum domini Regis per totam patriam contra defencionem domini Regis tempore levacionis in huiusmodo predicto die iovis et veneris proxime post festum Corporis Christi anno quarto Regis nunc . Et quod idem Rogerus Bacoun miles Iohannes Coppynge de Norwico die mercurii proxima post festum Corporis Christi anno regni Regis Ricardi secundi quarto apud Wynterton venerunt ad domum Iohannis Curteys de Wynterton et ipsum Iohannem Curteys ibidem insultum fecerunt et ipsum minaverunt de vita et membris et quod dispoliarent domos predicti Iohannis et super hoc idem Iohannes Curteys fecit securitatem per sacramentum suum et per fidem suam ad dandum prefatis Roger et Iohanni x marcas per vita et bona et catalla sua habendum. Item dicunt super sacramentum suum quod die martis et die mercurii proxima post festum Corporis Christi anno regni Regis Ricardi predicti quarto apud Castre in Flege Robertus serviens Iohannis Fastolf vocatus Strongehobbe felonice fregit clausum et domos Iohannis Fastolfe et capellam dicti Iohannis et bona et catalla videlicet plumbum dicte capelle et plumbum gurgitum mesuagiorum suorum et alia bona et catalla sua ad valenciam xl s. felonice depredavit et quod fuit communis malefactor ibidem et alibi in comitatu predicto et co. Item dicunt quod Rogerus Bacoun chivaler simul cum aliis sociis suis malefactoribus ignotis die mercurii proxima post festum Corporis Christi anno regni Regis Ricardi secundi quarto cepit Willelmum Clere in Magna Iernemuth et ipsum extra villam predictum cepit et abduxit usque Castre' Sondes et idem Rogerus eidem Willelmum Clere minabatur de vita et membris quod nisi voluit facere unam acquietanciam prefato Rogero Bacoun militi de manero de Antyngham in quo idem Willelmum feoffatus fuit per Willelmum de Wynchyngham chivaler et si hoc facere recusavit idem Rogerus Bacon dictum Willelmum Clere interficeret et super hoc Iohannes de Mauteby chivaler Willelmus Wynter vicecomes Robertus Herward manuceperunt pro predicto Willelmo Clere quod faceret prefato Rogero Bacoun chivaler quandam relaxacionem de manerio predicto propter metum mortis et idem Rogerus Bacoun chivaler manerium predictum igressus fuit et tenuit per tres dies contra legem Anglie. Item dicunt quod Ricardus Bray bailiff die mercurii proxima post festum Corporis Christi anno regni Regis Ricardi secundi quarto apud Ormesby in Dietam uxorem Willelmi Clere insultum fecerunt et ipsam minaverunt de vita et membris et deincendio domorum suarum et super hoc eadem Dieta finem fecit cum prefato Ricardo Bray pro deliberacione corporis eius habenda de xxi s. Item dicunt quod Thomas Taillour Iohannes Boys smyth de Rollesby die mercurii et iovis proxima post festum Nativitatis Sancti Iohannis Baptiste anno regni Regis Ricardi secundi quarto apud Rolles et alibi fecerunt magnas congregacionem inimicorum domini Regis contra dominum Henricum episcopum Norwici contra defencionem domini regis. Item dicunt quod Robertus Bene de Martham Iohannes Tubbes Iohannes Dorannt de Martham die iovis proxima post festum Nativitatis Sancti Iohannis Baptiste anno supradicto apud Heygham Pottere et alibi fecerunt magna congregaciones inimicorum domini Regis ad resurgendum contra dominum Episcopum et contra pacem. Item dicunt quod Iohannes atte Chaumbre de Heygham Pottere Willelmus de Flete de eadem Iohannes Curreyour de Catefold die et anno supradictis apud Heygham Pottere et alibi fecerunt magnas congregaciones inimicorum domini Regis ad resurgendum contra dominum Episcopum et contra pacem domini Regis. |
| Text (English translation) | Court session at Horning Norfolk. John Fastolf junior of Caister and the other jurors of the hundreds of East Flegg and West Flegg present upon their oath that Roger Bacoun, knight, was a common confederate of the enemies of the lord king in the whole county, against the prohibition of the lord king, at the time of the rising on Thursday and Friday 20th and 21st June 1381. And that the same Roger Bacoun, knight, John Coppyng of Norwich on Wednesday 19th June 1381 came to Winterton to the house of John Curteys and assaulted the same John Curteys there and threatened his life and limb and that they would plunder the said John, and because of this the same John Curteys gave surety by his oath and by his pledge to give the aforesaid Roger and John 10 marks to keep his life and his goods and chattels. Also they say upon their oath that on Tuesday and Wednesday 18th and 19th June 1381 at Caister in Flegg Robert, called Strongehobbe, servant of John Fastolf, feloniously broke into the close and houses of John Fastolf and the chapel of the said John and feloniously stole goods and chattels, namely the lead from the said chapel and the lead gutter of his dwelling houses and other goods and chattels worth 40 s., and that he was a common evildoer there and elsewhere in the aforesaid county etc. Also they say that Roger Bacoun, knight, together with others unknown of his associate evildoers on Wednesday 19th June 1381 seized William Clere in Great Yarmouth and led him out of the aforesaid town and brought him as far as Caister Sands, and the same Roger threatened the life and limb of the same William Clere, that unless he quitclaimed to the aforesaid Roger Bacoun, knight, the manor of Antingham with which the same William had been enfeoffed by William de Wynchyngham, knight, the same Roger Bacoun would kill the said William Clere. And because of this, John de Mauteby, knight, William Wynter, sheriff, and Robert Herward stood surety for the aforesaid William Clere that he would make a certain release of the aforesaid manor for fear of death, and the same Roger Bacoun, knight, entered into possession of the aforesaid manor and held it for three days against the law of England. Also they say that Richard Bray, bailiff, on Wednesday 19th June 1381 assaulted Dieta, wife of William Clere in Ormesby and threatened her life and limb and the burning of her houses. And because of this the same Dieta made a fine with the aforesaid Richard Bray of 21 s. to have her deliverance. Also they say that Thomas Taillour and John Boys, smith, of Rollesby on Wednesday 26th June 1381 and Thursday 27th June 1381 at Rollesby and elsewhere made large congregations of the enemies of the lord king against Henry bishop of Norwich against the prohibition of the lord king. Also they say that Robert Bene of Martham, John Tubbes and John Dorannt of Martham on Thursday 27th June 1381 at Potter Heigham and elsewhere made large congregations of the enemies of the lord king to rise again against the lord bishop and against the peace. Also they say that John atte Chaumbre of Potter Heigham, William de Flete of the same, John Curreyour of Catfield at the aforesaid day and year (27th June 1381) at Potter Heigham and elsewhere made large congregations of the enemies of the lord king to rise again against the lord bishop and against the peace of the lord king. |
People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10477 | Roger | Bacoun | Male | Knight | 3192,3195,3193 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10491 | Robert | Bene | Male | Martham,Norfolk | 3198 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10490 | John | Boys | Male | Smith | Rollesby,Norfolk | 3197 | Go to participant page | |
| 10487 | Richard | Bray | Male | Bailiff | 3196 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10494 | John | atte Chaumbre | Male | Potter Heigham,Norfolk | 3199 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10488 | Dieta | Clere | Female | 3196 | Go to participant page | |||
| 10482 | William | Clere | Male | Great Yarmouth,Norfolk | 3195 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10478 | John | Coppyng | Male | Norwich,Norfolk | 3193 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10496 | John | Curreyour | Male | Catfield,Norfolk | 3199 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10479 | John | Curteys | Male | Winterton-on-Sea,Norfolk | 3193 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10493 | John | Dorannt | Male | Martham,Norfolk | 3198 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10476 | John | Fastolf | Male | Caister-on-Sea,Norfolk | Juror | Go to participant page | ||
| 10481 | John | Fastolf | Male | 3194 | Go to participant page | |||
| 10495 | William | de Flete | Male | Potter Heigham,Norfolk | 3199 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10486 | Robert | Herward | Male | 3195 | Go to participant page | |||
| 10484 | John | de Mauteby | Male | Knight | 3195 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10480 | Robert | Stronghobbe | Male | Servant | 3194 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10489 | Thomas | Taillour | Male | 3197 | Go to participant page | |||
| 10492 | John | Tubbes | Male | 3198 | Go to participant page | |||
| 10483 | William | de Wynchyngham | Male | Knight | 3195 | Go to participant page | ||
| 10485 | William | Wynter | Male | Sheriff | 3195 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3199 | John atte Chaumbre, William de Flete and John Curreyour gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich | [The jurors] also say that John atte Chaumbre of Potter Heigham, William de Flete of the same and John Curreyour of Catfield at the aforesaid day and year (27th June 1381) at Potter Heigham and elsewhere made large congregations of the enemies of the lord king to rise again against the lord bishop and against the peace of the lord king. | Raising the commons: other | Go to incidents page |
| 3192 | Rebellion of Roger Bacoun | Roger Bacoun, knight, was a common confederate of the enemies of the lord king in the whole county, against the prohibition of the lord king, at the time of the rising on Thursday 20th and Friday 21st June 1381. | Joining rebel company | Go to incidents page |
| 3196 | Richard Bray assaults Dieta Clere and takes a fine | [The jurors] also say that Richard Bray, bailiff, on Wednesday 19th June 1381 assaulted Dieta, wife of William Clere in Ormesby and threatened her life and limb and the burning of her houses. And because of this the same Dieta made a fine with the aforesaid Richard Bray of 21 s. to have her deliverance. | Trespass to chattels: extortion and forcible fine ,Trespass to person: threats,Trespass to person: assault | Go to incidents page |
| 3198 | Robert Bene, John Tubbes and John Dorannt gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich | [The jurors] also say that Robert Bene of Martham, John Tubbes and John Dorannt of Martham on Thursday 27th June 1381 at Potter Heigham and elsewhere made large congregations of the enemies of the lord king to rise again against the lord bishop and against the peace. | Raising the commons: other | Go to incidents page |
| 3194 | Robert Stronghobbe plunders John Fastolf | [The jurors] also say upon their oath that on Tuesday and Wednesday 18th and 19th June 1381 at Caister in Flegg Robert, called Strongehobbe, servant of John Fastolf, feloniously broke into the close and houses of John Fastolf and the chapel of the said John and feloniously stole goods and chattels, namely the lead from the said chapel and the lead gutter of his dwelling houses and other goods and chattels worth 40 s., and that he was a common evildoer there and elsewhere in the aforesaid county etc. | Trespass to chattels: removal of goods,Larceny: theft of goods,Trespass to land: forcible entry of close and houses | Go to incidents page |
| 3193 | Roger Bacoun and John Coppyng assault and take a fine from John Curteys | And that the same Roger Bacoun, knight, John Coppyng of Norwich on Wednesday 19th June 1381 came to Winterton to the house of John Curteys and assaulted the same John Curteys there and threatened his life and limb and that they would plunder the said John, and because of this the same John Curteys gave surety by his oath and by his pledge to give the aforesaid Roger and John 10 marks to keep his life and his goods and chattels. | Trespass to person: threats,Trespass to chattels: extortion and forcible fine ,Trespass to person: assault | Go to incidents page |
| 3195 | Roger Bacoun ousts William Clere from his manor of Antingham | [The jurors] also say that Roger Bacoun, knight, together with others unknown of his associate evildoers on Wednesday 19th June 1381 seized William Clere in Great Yarmouth and led him out of the aforesaid town and brought him as far as Caister Sands, and the same Roger threatened the life and limb of the same William Clere, that unless he quitclaimed to the aforesaid Roger Bacoun, knight, the manor of Antingham with which the same William had been enfeoffed by William de Wynchyngham, knight, the same Roger Bacoun would kill the said William Clere. And because of this, John de Mauteby, knight, William Wynter, sheriff, and Robert Herward stood surety for the aforesaid William Clere that he would make a certain release of the aforesaid manor for fear of death, and the same Roger Bacoun, knight, entered into possession of the aforesaid manor and held it for three days against the law of England. | Trespass to person: abduction,Trespass to land: forcible entry of close and houses,Trespass to person: threats | Go to incidents page |
| 3197 | Thomas Taillour and John Boys gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich | [The jurors] also say that Thomas Taillour and John Boys, smith, of Rollesby on Wednesday 26th June 1381 and Thursday 27th June 1381 at Rollesby and elsewhere made large congregations of the enemies of the lord king against Henry bishop of Norwich against the prohibition of the lord king. | Raising the commons: other | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| John atte Chaumbre ( 10494 ) | John atte Chaumbre, William de Flete and John Curreyour gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3199) | Accused | |
| John Curreyour ( 10496 ) | John atte Chaumbre, William de Flete and John Curreyour gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3199) | Accused | |
| Henry Despenser ( 5642 ) | John atte Chaumbre, William de Flete and John Curreyour gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3199) | Victim | |
| William de Flete ( 10495 ) | John atte Chaumbre, William de Flete and John Curreyour gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3199) | Accused | |
| Roger Bacoun ( 10477 ) | Rebellion of Roger Bacoun (3192) | Accused | |
| Richard Bray ( 10487 ) | Richard Bray assaults Dieta Clere and takes a fine (3196) | Accused | |
| Dieta Clere ( 10488 ) | Richard Bray assaults Dieta Clere and takes a fine (3196) | Victim | |
| Robert Bene ( 10491 ) | Robert Bene, John Tubbes and John Dorannt gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3198) | Accused | |
| Henry Despenser ( 5642 ) | Robert Bene, John Tubbes and John Dorannt gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3198) | Victim | |
| John Dorannt ( 10493 ) | Robert Bene, John Tubbes and John Dorannt gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3198) | Accused | |
| John Tubbes ( 10492 ) | Robert Bene, John Tubbes and John Dorannt gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3198) | Accused | |
| John Fastolf ( 10481 ) | Robert Stronghobbe plunders John Fastolf (3194) | Victim | |
| Robert Stronghobbe ( 10480 ) | Robert Stronghobbe plunders John Fastolf (3194) | Accused | |
| Roger Bacoun ( 10477 ) | Roger Bacoun and John Coppyng assault and take a fine from John Curteys (3193) | Accused | |
| John Coppyng ( 10478 ) | Roger Bacoun and John Coppyng assault and take a fine from John Curteys (3193) | Accused | |
| John Curteys ( 10479 ) | Roger Bacoun and John Coppyng assault and take a fine from John Curteys (3193) | Victim | |
| Roger Bacoun ( 10477 ) | Roger Bacoun ousts William Clere from his manor of Antingham (3195) | Accused | |
| William Clere ( 10482 ) | Roger Bacoun ousts William Clere from his manor of Antingham (3195) | Victim | |
| Robert Herward ( 10486 ) | Roger Bacoun ousts William Clere from his manor of Antingham (3195) | Mentioned | |
| John de Mauteby ( 10484 ) | Roger Bacoun ousts William Clere from his manor of Antingham (3195) | Mentioned | |
| William de Wynchyngham ( 10483 ) | Roger Bacoun ousts William Clere from his manor of Antingham (3195) | Mentioned | |
| William Wynter ( 10485 ) | Roger Bacoun ousts William Clere from his manor of Antingham (3195) | Mentioned | |
| John Boys ( 10490 ) | Thomas Taillour and John Boys gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3197) | Accused | |
| Henry Despenser ( 5642 ) | Thomas Taillour and John Boys gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3197) | Victim | |
| Thomas Taillour ( 10489 ) | Thomas Taillour and John Boys gather the people against Henry, bishop of Norwich (3197) | Accused |
