The People of 1381
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Source
| Type | Indictment by jury |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA KB 9/166/1 m. 93 |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| County | Norfolk |
| Text in Original Language | Northerpyngham - sesciona apud Causton Inquisitores presentant quod Stephanus Byppes de Skothowe Iohannes Wattes de eadem Ricardus Fylimond de Buxton Iohannes Gentelomme de eadem congregacionem fecerunt de villa in villas contra corone domini Regis et se abtraxerunt. Et quod Thomas de Suthfolk de Swanton Abbatus' fecit similiter die lune proxima post festum Sancti Barnabe anno regni Regis Ricardi quarto. Item presentant quod Robertus Jowbel de Suthreppes et Willelmus Brom de Knapton cognoverunt se interfecisse Robertum de Salle chivaler apud Maudelin et se abtraxerunt die et anno supradictis. Item presentant quod Willelmus de Belhous de Northwalsham apud Norwycum interfecit Reginaldum de Eccles die et anno supradictis et se abtraxit. Item presentant quod Iohannes Bettes de Northwalsham se abtraxit die et anno supradictis. Item presentant quod Iohannes Taylor de Northwodebernyngham Robertus Jowbel de Suthrerpes et Iohannes Herman de Thweyt simul cum pluribus aliis arestaverunt Iohannem de Basyngham et Thomam Colman apud Overstrand Qu'stand' et vi et armis duxerunt predictos Iohannem de Balsyngham et Thomam contra voluntatem suam usque maneria de Haneworth Felbrigg Bernyngham Basyngham et ad alia diversa loca ad ardendum rotulos curie dictorum quo quidem tempore predicti Iohannes de Basyngham et Thomas de vita sua disperabant die mercurii proxima post festum Sancti Botulphi anno regni Regis Ricardi quinto. Item presentant quod Iohannes Madour de Suthreppes fuit coadiutor et consulator Galfridi Lyster et sociis suis. Et quod idem Iohannes et Ricardus Bemud de Bradfeld simul cum pluribus aliis ignotis fregerunt cameram manerii domini Ducis Lancastrie et asportaverunt bona eiusdem manerii et se abtraxerunt die et anno supradictis. Item presentant quod Willelmus de Qwynbergh quondam capellanus parochialis ecclesie de Skothowe die sabbati proxima post festum Nativitatis Sancti Iohannis Baptiste apud Skothowe felonice interfecit Hugonem Avelyn de Hobesse Magna die et anno supradictis. Item presentant quod idem Willelmus de Qwynbergh die sabbati in festo apostolorum Petri et Pauli in Skothowe arrestavit et imprisonavit fratrem Iohannem de Reppes quousque finem cepisset de dicto Iohanne de v marcas die et anno supradictis. |
| Text (English translation) | North Erpingham Session at Cawston The jurors present that Stephen Byppes of Scottow, John Wattes of the same, Richard Fylimond of Buxton and John Gentelomme of the same made an assembly from village to village against the king's peace and then extricated themselves [i.e. they fled]. And that Thomas de Suthfolk of Swanton Abbott did likewise on Monday 17th June 1381. Also they present that Robert Jowbel of Southrepps and William Brom of Knapton admitted that they killed Sir Robert de Salle at [the Hospital of St Mary] Magdalene [at Mousehold] and then fled on the aforesaid day and year. Also they present that William de Belhous of North Walsham killed Reginald de Eccles at Norwich on the aforesaid day and year and fled. Also they present that John Bettes of North Walsham fled on the same day and year. Also they say that John Taylor of Barningham Norwood, Robert Jowbel of Southrepps and John Herman of Thwaite, along with many others, arrested John de Basyngham and Thomas Colman at Overstrand, and by force and arms led the aforesaid John and Thomas against their will up to the manors of Hanworth, Felbrigg, Barningham and Bessingham and to various other locations to burn court rolls of the said [manors], at which time the aforesaid John and Thomas despaired of their lives, on Wednesday 19th June 1381. Also they present that John Madour of Southrepps was a helper and counsellor to Geoffrey Lyster and his associates, and that the same John and Richard Bemud of Bradfield, together with others unknown, broke into the chamber of the manor of the lord Duke of Lancaster and carried away the goods of the same manor, and fled, on the aforesaid day and year. Also they present that William de Qwynbergh, formerly chaplain of the parish church of Scottow, on Saturday 29th June 1381 feloniously killed Hugo Avelyn of Great Hautbois at Scottow on the aforesaid day and year. They also present that the same William de Qwynbergh on Saturday 29th June 1381 arrested and imprisoned Brother John de Reppes in Scottow until he took a fine of 5 marks from the said John on the aforesaid day and year. |
People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8827 | Hugo | Avelyn | Male | Great Hautbois,South Erpingham Hundred,Norfolk | 2937 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8820 | John | de Basyngham | Male | 2935 | Go to participant page | |||
| 8815 | William | de Belhous | Male | North Walsham,Norfolk | 2933 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8824 | Richard | Bemud | Male | Bradfield,Norfolk | 2936 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8817 | John | Bettes | Male | North Walsham,Norfolk | 2934 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8813 | William | Brom | Male | Knapton,North Erpingham Hundred,Norfolk | 2932 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8807 | Stephen | Byppes | Male | Scottow,Norfolk | 2931 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8821 | Thomas | Colman | Male | 2935 | Go to participant page | |||
| 8816 | Reginald | de Eccles | Male | 2933 | Go to participant page | |||
| 8809 | Richard | Fylimond | Male | Buxton,Norfolk | 2931 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8810 | John | Gentilhomme | Male | Buxton,Norfolk | 2931 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8819 | John | Herman | Male | Thwaite St Mary,Norfolk | 2935 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8812 | Robert | Jowbel | Male | Southrepps,North Erpingham Hundred,Norfolk | 2932,2935 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8823 | Geoffrey | Lyster | Male | 2936 | Go to participant page | |||
| 8822 | John | Madour | Male | Southrepps,North Erpingham Hundred,Norfolk | 2936 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8825 | William | de Qwynbergh | Male | Chaplain | Scottow,Norfolk | 2938,2937 | Go to participant page | |
| 8826 | John | de Reppes | Male | Clerk | 2938 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8814 | Robert | de Salle | Male | Knight | 2932 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8811 | Thomas | de Suthfolk | Male | Swanton Abbott,Norfolk | 2931 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8818 | John | Taylor | Male | Barningham Norwood,North Erpingham Hundred,Norfolk | 2935 | Go to participant page | ||
| 8808 | John | Wattes | Male | Scottow,Norfolk | 2931 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2934 | John Bettes flees (the killing of Reginald de Eccles) | Also they present that John Bettes of North Walsham fled on the same day and year. | Homicide: accomplice | Go to incidents page |
| 2936 | John Madour aids Geoffrey Lyster and breaks into manor of the Duke of Lancaster | Also they present that John Madour of Southrepps was a helper and counsellor to Geoffrey Lyster and his associates, and that the same John and Richard Bemud of Bradfield, together with others unknown, broke into the chamber of the manor of the lord Duke of Lancaster and carried away the goods of the same manor, and fled, on the aforesaid day and year. | Joining rebel company,Trespass to land: forcible entry of close and houses,Trespass to chattels: removal of goods,Larceny: theft of goods | Go to incidents page |
| 2935 | John Taylor and others coerce John de Basyngham and Thomas Colman and burn documents | [The jurors] also say that John Taylor of Barningham Norwood, Robert Jowbel of Southrepps and John Herman of Thwaite, along with many others, arrested John de Basyngham and Thomas Colman at Overstrand, and by force and arms led the aforesaid John and Thomas against their will up to the manors of Hanworth, Felbrigg, Barningham and Bessingham and to various other locations to burn court rolls of the said [manors], at which time the aforesaid John and Thomas despaired of their lives, on Wednesday 19th June 1381. | Raising the commons: forcing others to join company,Arson: burning of documents | Go to incidents page |
| 2931 | Rebellion of Stephen Byppes and others | The jurors present that Stephen Byppes of Scottow, John Wattes of the same, Richard Fylimond of Buxton and John Gentelomme of the same made an assembly from village to village against the king's peace and then extricated themselves [i.e. they fled]. And that Thomas de Suthfolk of Swanton Abbott did likewise on Monday 17th June 1381. | Raising the commons: other | Go to incidents page |
| 2932 | Robert Jowbel and William Brom kill Sir Robert de Salle | Also they present that Robert Jowbel of Southrepps and William Brom of Knapton admitted that they killed Sir Robert de Salle at [the Hospital of St Mary] Magdalene [at Mousehold] and then fled on the aforesaid day and year. | Homicide: unspecified | Go to incidents page |
| 2933 | William de Belhous kills Reginald de Eccles | Also they present that William de Belhous of North Walsham killed Reginald de Eccles at Norwich on the aforesaid day and year and fled. | Homicide: unspecified | Go to incidents page |
| 2938 | William de Qwynbergh imprisons Brother John de Reppes | They also present that the same William de Qwynbergh on Saturday 29th June 1381 arrested and imprisoned Brother John de Reppes in Scottow until he took a fine of 5 marks from the said John on the aforesaid day and year. | Trespass to person: false imprisonment,Trespass to chattels: extortion and forcible fine | Go to incidents page |
| 2937 | William de Qwynbergh kills Hugo Avelyn | Also they present that William de Qwynbergh, formerly chaplain of the parish church of Scottow, on Saturday 29th June 1381 feloniously killed Hugo Avelyn of Great Hautboys at Scottow on the aforesaid day and year. | Homicide: unspecified | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bettes ( 8817 ) | John Bettes flees (the killing of Reginald de Eccles) (2934) | Accused | |
| Richard Bemud ( 8824 ) | John Madour aids Geoffrey Lyster and breaks into manor of the Duke of Lancaster (2936) | Accused | |
| John of Gaunt ( 5695 ) | John Madour aids Geoffrey Lyster and breaks into manor of the Duke of Lancaster (2936) | Victim | |
| Geoffrey Lyster ( 8823 ) | John Madour aids Geoffrey Lyster and breaks into manor of the Duke of Lancaster (2936) | Mentioned | |
| John Madour ( 8822 ) | John Madour aids Geoffrey Lyster and breaks into manor of the Duke of Lancaster (2936) | Accused | |
| John de Basyngham ( 8820 ) | John Taylor and others coerce John de Basyngham and Thomas Colman and burn documents (2935) | Victim | |
| Thomas Colman ( 8821 ) | John Taylor and others coerce John de Basyngham and Thomas Colman and burn documents (2935) | Victim | |
| John Herman ( 8819 ) | John Taylor and others coerce John de Basyngham and Thomas Colman and burn documents (2935) | Accused | |
| Robert Jowbel ( 8812 ) | John Taylor and others coerce John de Basyngham and Thomas Colman and burn documents (2935) | Accused | |
| John Taylor ( 8818 ) | John Taylor and others coerce John de Basyngham and Thomas Colman and burn documents (2935) | Accused | |
| Stephen Byppes ( 8807 ) | Rebellion of Stephen Byppes and others (2931) | Accused | |
| Richard Fylimond ( 8809 ) | Rebellion of Stephen Byppes and others (2931) | Accused | |
| John Gentilhomme ( 8810 ) | Rebellion of Stephen Byppes and others (2931) | Accused | |
| Thomas de Suthfolk ( 8811 ) | Rebellion of Stephen Byppes and others (2931) | Accused | |
| John Wattes ( 8808 ) | Rebellion of Stephen Byppes and others (2931) | Accused | |
| William Brom ( 8813 ) | Robert Jowbel and William Brom kill Sir Robert de Salle (2932) | Accused | |
| Robert Jowbel ( 8812 ) | Robert Jowbel and William Brom kill Sir Robert de Salle (2932) | Accused | |
| Robert de Salle ( 8814 ) | Robert Jowbel and William Brom kill Sir Robert de Salle (2932) | Victim | |
| William de Belhous ( 8815 ) | William de Belhous kills Reginald de Eccles (2933) | Accused | |
| Reginald de Eccles ( 8816 ) | William de Belhous kills Reginald de Eccles (2933) | Victim | |
| William de Qwynbergh ( 8825 ) | William de Qwynbergh imprisons Brother John de Reppes (2938) | Accused | |
| John de Reppes ( 8826 ) | William de Qwynbergh imprisons Brother John de Reppes (2938) | Victim | |
| Hugo Avelyn ( 8827 ) | William de Qwynbergh kills Hugo Avelyn (2937) | Victim | |
| William de Qwynbergh ( 8825 ) | William de Qwynbergh kills Hugo Avelyn (2937) | Accused |
