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Incident

Id2561
Short DescriptionJohn Childeston makes proclamations at Royton
DetailsThe Jurors say, that John Childeston, with other unknown malefactors, rose against the peace of our Lord the King, viz. on Tuesday next after the feast of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul, in the fourth (fifth, 2nd July, 1381) year of the King that now is, at Royton Heath, and made divers proclamations and assemblies of divers unknown malefactors, against our Lord the King and his people, in order to resist the Justices of our Lord the King, and other conservators of the peace.
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)02/07/1381
LocationRoyton,Calehill Hundred,Kent
TypeRaising the commons: proclamations
SourceTNA JUST 1/400 m. 10
CommentsLocation: Royton Heath near Lenham, a parish between Ashford and Maidstone (now lost, Royton manor still exists: https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/101060984-royton-manor-lenham/maps#.XtZmLW5FxPY). Ruytoneshoth assumed to be the heathland north or north-west of Royton manor.

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JohnChildestonAccusedTNA JUST 1/400 m. 10 View participant page

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