John Smyth takes part in burning of the Savoy and the manor of the Prior of Clerkenwell
Details
It was presented that John Smyth of Lewisham together with other traitors on Thursday 13 June 1381 rose up and burnt the Duke of Lancaster's manor of the Savoy and the manor of the Prior of Clerkenwell. John Smyth is led from the Marshalsea before the king's bench and produces a pardon by request of Queen Anne; he is mainprised and released.
Date of incident (or "date from" if range)
13/06/1381
Location
Savoy Palace,Middlesex;Hospital of St John,Clerkenwell,Middlesex
