The People of 1381
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Source
| Type | Close Roll |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA CCR 1381-1385 p. 80 |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| Text (English translation) | 1381. Aug. 17. Sheen. To the sheriff of Hertford. Order, upon petition of the abbot of St Albans, to take of his tenants of Watford and Rickmansworth whatsoever, who withdrew themselves for fear of being imprisoned at the procurement and untrue averment of certain their enemies that they were guilty of the late insurrection in divers counties, and were not indicted for the same, security or a mainprise for which he will answer at his peril that they shall stand to right in the king's court touching matters that shall be laid against them when and wheresoever the king will, and to answer to the king for their goods and chattels if they shall be convicted, and then to suffer those not indicted to return to their own and there dwell and make their advantage until the king or others will bring a cause against them, making inquisition meanwhile concerning the said goods and chattels, their description and ownership, causing them to be appraised, and certifying in chancery all his action in the matter; as the said petition shows that great number of the said tenants have withdrawn themselves from their houses and holdings, not daring to dwell there, although not guilty. By K. and C. 1381. Aug. 24. Eltham. To the sheriff of Surrey. Order on sight etc. to cause John Hermere of Havering atte Boure [Havering-atte-Bower] and Nicholas Gromond, imprisoned in Guldeford [Guildford] gaol in his custody, to come to the Tower of London, and to deliver them until further order to the custody of the constable or his lieutenant, with the cause of taking them. The king has commanded the constable to receive them etc. By K. and C. |
People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28249 | Nicholas | Gromond | Male | 4654 | Go to participant page | |||
| 28248 | John | Hermere | Male | Havering-atte-Bower,Liberty of Havering,Essex | 4654 | Go to participant page | ||
| 28065 | Thomas | de la Mare | Male | Abbot | Abbey of St Albans,St Albans,Hertfordshire | 4635 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4654 | Order concerning John Hermere and Nicholas Gromond | To the sheriff of Surrey. Order on sight etc. to cause John Hermere of Havering-atte-Bower and Nicholas Gromond, imprisoned in Guildford gaol in his custody, to come to the Tower of London, and to deliver them until further order to the custody of the constable or his lieutenant, with the cause of taking them. The king has commanded the constable to receive them etc. | Go to incidents page | |
| 4635 | Order concerning tenants of Abbot of St Albans in Watford and Rickmansworth | To the sheriff of Hertford. Order, upon petition of the abbot of St Albans, to take of his tenants of Watford and Rickmansworth whatsoever, who withdrew themselves for fear of being imprisoned at the procurement and untrue averment of certain their enemies that they were guilty of the late insurrection in divers counties, and were not indicted for the same, security or a mainprise for which he will answer at his peril that they shall stand to right in the king's court touching matters that shall be laid against them when and wheresoever the king will, and to answer to the king for their goods and chattels if they shall be convicted, and then to suffer those not indicted to return to their own and there dwell and make their advantage until the king or others will bring a cause against them, making inquisition meanwhile concerning the said goods and chattels, their description and ownership, causing them to be appraised, and certifying in chancery all his action in the matter; as the said petition shows that great number of the said tenants have withdrawn themselves from their houses and holdings, not daring to dwell there, although not guilty. | Abuse of legal procedure: false accusation | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Gromond ( 28249 ) | Order concerning John Hermere and Nicholas Gromond (4654) | Accused | |
| John Hermere ( 28248 ) | Order concerning John Hermere and Nicholas Gromond (4654) | Accused | |
| Thomas de la Mare ( 28065 ) | Order concerning tenants of Abbot of St Albans in Watford and Rickmansworth (4635) | Victim |
