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Source
| Type | Petition |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA SC 8/21/1028 |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| County | Norfolk |
| 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 heirs, executors and tenants of Reginald de Eccles request a writ to the Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer, to cease their distraints against them for the records of the time when Reginald was Justice of the Peace in Norfolk, as these were burnt and stolen during the uprising (of 1381), when Reginald was killed. Response: The Chancellor is to inform himself that this is true, and is to issue a writ to the Treasurer and barons to cease from the demand and distraint mentioned in the petition. On the testimony of James de Billynford, Geoffrey Somerton and Paul de Middelton; and many others of the country. |
| General Information | [1381-1399] CPR 1381-5, p.26 is dated at Havering atte Bower, 6 July 1381. This petition must postdate the uprising of 1381, and a note on the guard suggests that it is probably from some time later, perhaps around 1390: it notes that the three witnesses mentioned on the dorse coincide in a document of 25 February 1390 (CCR 1389-92, p.151). |
People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18402 | James | de Billynford | Male | 3770 | Go to participant page | |||
| 18401 | Reginald | de Eccles | Male | Justice | Norfolk | 3770 | Go to participant page | |
| 18404 | Paul | de Middelton | Male | 3770 | Go to participant page | |||
| 18403 | Geoffrey | Somerton | Male | 3770 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3770 | Petition from the heirs, executors and tenants of Reginald de Eccles concerning records destroyed in the rising | The heirs, executors and tenants of Reginald de Eccles request a writ to the Treasurer and Barons of the Exchequer, to cease their distraints against them for the records of the time when Reginald was Justice of the Peace in Norfolk, as these were burnt and stolen during the uprising (of 1381), when Reginald was killed. | Arson: burning of documents,Larceny: theft of documents | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| James de Billynford ( 18402 ) | Petition from the heirs, executors and tenants of Reginald de Eccles concerning records destroyed in the rising (3770) | Witness | |
| Reginald de Eccles ( 18401 ) | Petition from the heirs, executors and tenants of Reginald de Eccles concerning records destroyed in the rising (3770) | Victim | |
| Paul de Middelton ( 18404 ) | Petition from the heirs, executors and tenants of Reginald de Eccles concerning records destroyed in the rising (3770) | Witness | |
| Geoffrey Somerton ( 18403 ) | Petition from the heirs, executors and tenants of Reginald de Eccles concerning records destroyed in the rising (3770) | Witness |
