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Incident

Id2970
Short DescriptionThomas atte Flecchere extorts money from the parson of Stratford St Mary
Details[The jurors] also say that the aforesaid Thomas on Sunday 16th June 1381 feloniously and against the dignity of the crown entered the rectory of Stratford and there threatened the life and limb of Roger, parson of the church of Stratford, unless he and his associates gave them gold and silver for their expenses, and John atte Brook, chaplain of the said parson, in fear of his life handed over to them 26 s. 8 d. for his deliverance , and that the same Thomas Flechere was a common rebel and chief supporter and congregator of men from village to village in the hundred of Samford at the time of the rising. And upon this the aforesaid Thomas Flechere has been brought before the aforesaid justices by the sheriff, and it was asked of him immediately how he wishes to acquit himself of the felonies and treasons aforesaid, and for good or ill he places himself upon the country. The jurors were ordered to come and with the consent of the said Thomas sworn they say upon their oath that the aforesaid Thomas Flechere of Bergholt is guilty of the aforesaid felonies and treasons. Judgement is therefore given that the aforesaid Thomas Flecchere should be beheaded, and that his head should be placed upon the pillory and remain there, under penalty of forfeiture etc. (Beheaded).
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)16/06/1381
LocationStratford St Mary,Babergh Hundred,Suffolk
TypeTrespass to chattels: extortion and forcible fine
SourceTNA KB 9/166/1 m. 45d

Victims

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JohnBrookVictimTNA KB 9/166/1 m. 45d View participant page
RogerVictimTNA KB 9/166/1 m. 45d View participant page

Accused

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ThomasFlecchereAccusedBeheadedTNA KB 9/166/1 m. 45d View participant page

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