The People of 1381
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Source
| Type | Private prosecution |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA CP 40/493 m. 176 |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| County | Kent |
| Text in Original Language | Et unde idem Thomas per Ricardum Skyppe attornatum suum queritur quod predictus Bertramus die mercurii in vigilia corporis Christi anno regni domini regis quarto vi et armis scilicet gladiis arcubus sagittis et cultellis clausum et domos ipsius Thome apud Wy fregit et cartas scripta videlicet liberum tenementes ipsius Thome in Wy et alibi tangencia rotulos curiarum ac alia munimenta sua ibidem inventa combussit et alia enormia et co ad grave dampnum et co. Et contra pacem regis et co. unde dicit quod deterioratus est et dampnum habet ad valenciam viginti librarum'. |
| Text (English translation) | Kent - Bertram Wylmynton attached to answer Thomas Kempe. The same Thomas complains by Richard Skyppe his attorney that the aforesaid Bertram on 14 June 1381 with force and arms, namely swords, bows, arrows and knives, broke the close and houses of the said Thomas at Wye and took and burnt charters and writings relating to Thomas's free tenements in Wye and other court rolls and muniments, and did other injuries to the damage of £20. Said Bertram comes by William Bertyn his attorney and pleads not guilty - both parties on country - jurors to come in quindene of Trinity - process continues trying to summon jurors until quindene of Hilary 8 Richard II (1385) - on this day Thomas comes himself but Bertram does not come - jurors verdict taken in his absence - they say that Bertram is not guilty concerning the breach of Thomas' close and houses, but is guilty of the rest, with damage assessed at 100s - Thomas to recoup the said damages from Bertram and Bertram to be arrested - Thomas in mercy for false claim concerning the remainder of the trespass of which Bertram is acquitted. |
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People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
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| 7448 | William | Bertyn | Male | Attorney | 2812 | Go to participant page | ||
| 7446 | Thomas | Kempe | Male | Wye,Wye Hundred,Kent | 2812 | Go to participant page | ||
| 7447 | Richard | Skyppe | Male | Attorney | 2812 | Go to participant page | ||
| 7445 | Bertram | Wylmynton | Male | 2812 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2812 | Thomas Kempe v Bertram Wylmyngton, further process | Kent - Bertram Wylmynton attached to answer Thomas Kempe. The same Thomas complains by Richard Skyppe his attorney that the aforesaid Bertram on 14 June 1381 with force and arms, namely swords, bows, arrows and knives, broke the close and houses of the said Thomas at Wye and took and burnt charters and writings relating to Thomas's free tenements in Wye and other court rolls and muniments, and did other injuries to the damage of £20. Said Bertram comes by William Bertyn his attorney and pleads not guilty - both parties on country - jurors to come in quindene of Trinity - process continues trying to summon jurors until quindene of Hilary 8 Richard II (1385) - on this day Thomas comes himself but Bertram does not come - jurors verdict taken in his absence - they say that Bertram is not guilty concerning the breach of Thomas' close and houses, but is guilty of the rest, with damage assessed at 100s - Thomas to recoup the said damages from Bertram and Bertram to be arrested - Thomas in mercy for false claim concerning the remainder of the trespass of which Bertram is acquitted. | Arson: burning of documents,Trespass to land: forcible entry of close and houses,Warlike array and insurrection | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Bertyn ( 7448 ) | Thomas Kempe v Bertram Wylmyngton, further process (2812) | Attorney | |
| Thomas Kempe ( 7446 ) | Thomas Kempe v Bertram Wylmyngton, further process (2812) | Victim | |
| Richard Skyppe ( 7447 ) | Thomas Kempe v Bertram Wylmyngton, further process (2812) | Attorney | |
| Bertram Wylmynton ( 7445 ) | Thomas Kempe v Bertram Wylmyngton, further process (2812) | Accused | Said Bertram comes by William Bertyn his attorney and pleads not guilty - both parties on country - jurors to come in quindene of Trinity - process continues trying to summon jurors until quindene of Hilary 8 Richard II (1385) - on this day Thomas comes himself but Bertram does not come - jurors verdict taken in his absence - they say that Bertram is not guilty concerning the breach of Thomas' close and houses, but is guilty of the rest, with damage assessed at 100s - Thomas to recoup the said damages from Bertram and Bertram to be arrested - Thomas in mercy for false claim concerning the remainder of the trespass of which Bertram is acquitted. |
