The People of 1381
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Participant
| First name | William |
| Last name prefix | de |
| Last name | Methwolde |
| Gender | Male |
| Occupation | Abbot |
| Domicile | St Benet's Abbey,Thurne,West Flegg Hundred,Norfolk |
| Source | TNA KB 27/485 m. 8d |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Location | Role | Charges | Comments on role | View incident |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3057 | William Kymberle and 400 others beseige the Abbey of St Benet's | And that William Kymberle, beheaded, carter of the Abbey of St Benet's, John atte Wode of Catfield, Richard Smyth, John atte Well senior, John his son, John atte Chaumbre of Potter Heigham, Roger his brother with others unknown up to the number of 400 on Sunday night 23rd June 1381 with force and arms and in a warlike manner at the time of the rising came to the head of the causeway of the aforesaid monastery of St Benet's and there they besieged the monastery throughout the night, and the Abbot and all his servants, and also to treacherously kill the lord bishop of Norwich if he came to that region, against the king's peace and the dignity of the crown, wherefore the said Abbot and the convent of the same place at the time of matins abandoned holy mass for fear of death and armed themselves and kept watch through the whole night to guard and defend the aforesaid monastery etc. | St Benet's Abbey,Thurne,West Flegg Hundred,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3183 | John atte Chaumbre and others attack St Benet's Abbey and burn documents | [The jurors] also say that John, son of Alicia atte Chaumbre of Potter Heigham, his brother Roger, John Skondere of Catfield, Thomas Cabyte and Geoffrey Bisshop of the same, Heny Reyse, John Thurkeld of Dilham junior, Adam Martin of the same, beheaded, John de Birkele of Potter Heigham, Richard Smyth of Ludham, Thomas Belgemyn of the same, John Levesson of Sutton, Adam de Dikkes of Potter Heigham, Simon Cuttekope of Happisburgh and John Geggebald of Ludham and John Wattes of Scottow together with other unknown evildoers assembled together several people from diverse hundreds and went to the Abbey of St Benedict at Holm and laid siege to it and threatened the life and limb of the Abbot and his monks, and that they would burn their manors, unless they hand over all custumals, rental, court rolls and muniments pertaining to the said Abbey, upon which the aforesaid Abbot and fellow monks handed over the aforesaid custumals, rentals, rolls and muniments to the aforesaid John Wattes and his other associate evildoers at Horning out of fear for their life and limbs and the burning of their manors. And upon this the same John Wattes with his aforesaid associates burned on Thursday 20th June 1381 at Horning all aforesaid custumals, rentals, court rolls and muniments to the grave damage etc. | Horning,Norfolk; St Benet's Abbey,Thurne,West Flegg Hundred,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3213 | John Thommesson and John Elys burn documents of St Benet's Abbey | Norfolk. John Thommesson and John Elys of Horning are accused before the aforesaid justices on Tuesday 9th July 1381 by John Mundeford, steward of the Abbot of Hulme, that on Tuesday 18th June 1381 they approached the aforesaid abbey in a warlike manner at the time of the rising with many others unknown, and threatened the Abbot of the aforesaid monastery and the life and limb of those of his convent and manor and to burn the manor of the same monastery unless they gave up to them court rolls, charters and other records pertaining to the said monastery, which the Abbot, for fear of death and the burning of the aforesaid manor, relinquished the aforesaid rolls and muniments to the said John Thommesson and John Elys, and at once on the same Tuesday John Thommesson and John Elys together with others, burnt the rolls, charters and muniments at Horning. And because of this the aforesaid John Thommesson and John Elys were arrested and brought before the justices by the sheriff, and it was asked of them how they wished to acquit themselves of the felonies and treasons aforesaid, whereupon John Thommesson and John Elys admitted before Thomas de Morieux, one of the aforesaid justices, that they had and received the rolls, charters and records aforesaid, and that they burnt them at Horning. Judgement is therefore given that the aforesaid John Thommesson and John Elys should be decapitated and that their heads should be placed upon the pillory and should remain there, under condition that they must not be taken down under pain of losing life and limb (Beheaded; beheaded). | St Benet's Abbey,Thurne,West Flegg Hundred,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3216 | William Kymberle attacks St Benet's Abbey | Norfolk. It is presented before the aforesaid justices that William Kymberle, carter of the Abbey of St Benet's at Hulme along with others unknown, on the night of Sunday 23th June 1381, with force and arms and in a warlike manner at the time of the rising, went to the causeway of the aforesaid monastery and throughout the night besieged the aforesaid abbey and threatened the Abbot and convent and their servants, and also to kill the lord Bishop of Norwich if he came to that region, against the king's peace and the dignity of the crown. And because of this the aforesaid William has been arrested and brought before the aforesaid justices by the sheriff, and it was asked of him how he wishes to acquit himself of the felonies and treasons aforesaid, and he does not deny the aforesaid felonies and treasons, but admits them before the aforesaid justices after examination in court. Judgement is therefore given that the aforesaid William should be beheaded. (Beheaded). | St Benet's Abbey,Thurne,West Flegg Hundred,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3217 | Alan Dykkys threatens St Benet's Abbey and burns documents of the manors of Sutton, Hickling and Ingham | Norfolk. Alan Dykkys of Potter Heigham, arrested on an indictment (and brought) before the aforesaid justices at Horning on Monday 1st July 1381, on suspicion that he mutually with others congregated on Wednesday 19th June 1381 at the time of the rising in a warlike manner at the Abbey of St Benedict at Hulme and there he threatened the life and limb of the Abbot and convent of the same place, and to burn its manor, unless they gave up to him and his associates charters, rolls and other records pertaining to the Abbey, upon which the abbot for fear of death and in order to save himself gave up the aforesaid rolls, charters and records of their aforenamed manor. Also it is presented at Hickling before the aforesaid justices on the aforesaid day and year that the aforesaid Alan at the time of the rising on the aforesaid day and year was a chief burner of charters and records pertaining to the manors of Sutton, Hickling and Ingham. And upon this the aforesaid Alan has been brought before the aforesaid justices by the sheriff, and it was asked of him how he wishes to acquit himself of the felonies and treasons aforesaid, and he declares that he is not guilty of the felonies and treasons of which he is indicted, and for good or ill puts himself upon the country. The jurors were ordered to come and with the consent of the said Adam for this purpose elected and the jurors say upon their oath that the aforesaid Alan is guilty of the treasons and felonies aforesaid. Judgement is therefore given that the aforesaid Alan should be beheaded etc. (Beheaded). | Sutton,Norfolk; St Benet's Abbey,Thurne,West Flegg Hundred,Norfolk; Ingham,Happing Hundred,Norfolk; Hickling,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3892 | Attack on property of the Abbot of St Benet of Hulme by John Prymeres and Richard Williams | Property of Abbot of St Benet of Hulme at abbey of Great Hautbois attacked; chest full of documents burnt. They do not appear; attached; have nothing; ordered to appear three weeks after Easter 1382. | Great Hautbois,South Erpingham Hundred,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3966 | William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, trespass action. | King's bench suit brought William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, for trespasses by Clement de Paston and Roger Leche in North Walsham (Norfolk), taking goods and court rolls away. | North Walsham,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3967 | William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, trespass action. | King's bench suit brought by William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, for unspecified trespasses. | Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3968 | Abbot of St Benet's trespass action for burning of court rolls in Horning, North Walsham and Antingham (Norfolk) | King's bench suit brought by William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, for trespass against Clement de Paston, Roger Leche, Martin Rust and John Bettes who burnt the abbot's court rolls at Horning, North Walsham and Antingham in Norfolk. | Horning,Norfolk; Antingham,Norfolk; North Walsham,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3970 | William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, trespass action. | King's bench suit brought by William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, for unspecified trespasses. | Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3971 | William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, trespass action. | King's bench suit brought by William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, for unspecified trespasses. | Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3972 | William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, trespass action. | King's bench suit brought by William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, for unspecified trespasses. | Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3973 | William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, trespass action. | King's bench suit brought by William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, against John and Adam atte Wode for the burning of court rolls in Horning (Norfolk). | Horning,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 3976 | William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, trespass action. | King's bench suit brought by William de Methwolde, abbot of St Benet's, against William de Swynebrook, parson of Belaugh and Thomas Crane of Ludham for theft of cattle in Ludham and the burning of deeds and court rolls in Horning. | Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 4183 | William de Swynebrook and Thomas Crane v. Abbot of St Benet's, Holme | William de Swynebrook, parson of the church of Belaugh and Thomas Crane of Ludham to answer the Abbot of St Benedict of Holme, on a charge that they broke the closes of the Abbot at Horning and Ludham and took 6 horses, 8 oxen and 3 cows worth £10 at the said vill of Ludham, and goods and chattels worth £20 at Horning, and burnt charters, writings, rolls, memoranda and other muniments found there. | Horning,Norfolk; Ludham,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 4408 | Abbot of St Benet Hulme v. Richard Crispyng of Catfield | Abbot of St Benet Hulme v. Richard Crispyng of Catfield on a plea of trespass; John Drake on Richard's behalf produces letters of protection for one year as Richard is going overseas with Henry Despenser; on his return the abbot attempts to revive the case. | Victim | View Incident page | |||
| 4700 | Burning of the manorial documents at Neatishead (Norfolk). | Burning of the manorial documents of the abbey of St Benet's at Holm at Neatishead (Norfolk). | Neatishead,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 4702 | Burning of the court rolls of St Benet's abbey at Thurne and Ashby (Norfolk). | Burning of the court rolls of abbot William de Methewold of St Benet's abbey at Thurne and Ashby (Norfolk). | St Benet's Abbey,Thurne,West Flegg Hundred,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page | ||
| 4706 | Burning of the manorial documents at Thurgarton (Norfolk). | Burning of the manorial documents of the abbey of St Benet's at Holm at Thurgarton (Norfolk). | Thurgarton,North Erpingham Hundred,Norfolk | Victim | View Incident page |
Biographical Information
None foundRelationships
| person 1 | relationship with person 2 | person 2 | relationship with person 1 | Certainty | Sources | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Walsyngham ( 21993 ) | Servant | William Methwolde ( 21989 ) | Master | Certain | ||
| Richard Cok ( 21994 ) | Servant | William Methwolde ( 21989 ) | Master | Certain | ||
| Robert Thurkheld ( 21992 ) | Servant | William Methwolde ( 21989 ) | Master | Certain | ||
| William Methwolde ( 10641 ) | Employer | John Mundeford ( 10640 ) | Employee | Certain |
