The People of 1381
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Source
| Type | Petition |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA SC 8/116/5755 |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| County | Middlesex |
| Published source (may be more than one) | English summary taken from the TNA catalogue entry, compiled as part of the AHRC project 'Medieval Petitions: A Catalogue of Exchequer, Chancery and Gascon petitions in the National Archives', led by W. Mark Ormrod (2006-7) |
| Text (English translation) | The Prior of Harmondsworth requests new copies of charters and relief from his rent. During recent disturbances, the commons had entered his house, threatening him and burning all his muniments. Also, disease had killed all their sheep, leaving the house in poverty. Response: [None]. |
| General Information | [c. 1381-c. 1382] Dated on the guard to c. 1381-2. The events described almost certainly relate to an attack during the Peasants' Revolt. Harmondsworth was an alien priory, the rent referring to the fine paid by such priories to avoid dissolution. The Priory was dissolved in 1391-2. |
People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18337 | Prior of Harmondsworth | Male | Prior | Harmondsworth,Middlesex | 3749 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3749 | Petition from the Prior of Harmondsworth requesting new charters as they have been burnt by rebels | The Prior of Harmondsworth requests new copies of charters and relief from his rent. During recent disturbances, the commons had entered his house, threatening him and burning all his muniments. Also, disease had killed all their sheep, leaving the house in poverty. | Arson: burning of documents,Trespass to person: threats | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prior of Harmondsworth ( 18337 ) | Petition from the Prior of Harmondsworth requesting new charters as they have been burnt by rebels (3749) | Petitioner |
