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Source
| Type | Trespass action |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA CP 40/486 m. 17 |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| County | Norfolk |
| Text in Original Language | Norff'. Willelmus Prior de Hikelyng per Henricum Lesyngham attornatum suum optulit se quarto die versus Ricardum Crispyng de Catfeld de placito quare vi et armis clausum ipsius Prioris apud Hikelyng fregit rotulos scripta et alia munimenta sua ibidem inuenta conbustit et alia enormia ei intulit ad dampnum ipsius Prioris quadraginta librarum et contra pacem Regis etc. Et ipse non venit. Et preceptum fuit vicecomiti quod attachieret eum etc. Et vicecomes modo mandat quod nichil habet etc. Ideo preceptum est vicecomiti quod capiat eum si etc. Et saluo etc. Ita quod habeat corpus eius hic a die Sancti Michaelis in xv dies per iusticiarios. Et vnde etc. |
| Text (English translation) | Norfolk. William, prior of Hickling, appeared through Henry Lesyngham, his attorney, against Richard Crispyng of Catfield on a plea that with force and arms he broke the close of the said Prior at Hickling and burnt rolls, writings, and other muniments of his found there, and inflicted other enormities on him to the damage of the said prior of £40 and against the King's peace etc. And he did not come. And the sheriff was ordered to attach him. And the sheriff reports that he has nothing. Therefore, the sheriff is ordered to arrest him and produce him here at the quindene of Michaelmas 1382. |
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People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23102 | Richard | Crispyng | Male | Catfield,Norfolk | 4106 | Go to participant page | ||
| 23101 | Henry | Lesyngham | Male | Attorney | 4106 | Go to participant page | ||
| 23100 | William | Prior of Hickling | Male | Prior of Hickling | Hickling,Norfolk | 4106 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4106 | Attack on property of William prior of Hickling by Richard Crispyng | Property of William prior of Hickling at Hickling attacked by Richard Crispyng of Catfield; close broken and documents burnt. He does not appear. | Arson: burning of documents,Trespass to land: forcible entry of close and houses | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Crispyng ( 23102 ) | Attack on property of William prior of Hickling by Richard Crispyng (4106) | Accused | |
| Henry Lesyngham ( 23101 ) | Attack on property of William prior of Hickling by Richard Crispyng (4106) | Attorney | |
| William Prior of Hickling ( 23100 ) | Attack on property of William prior of Hickling by Richard Crispyng (4106) | Victim |
