The People of 1381
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Source
| Type | Close Roll |
| Unique Identifying Text | TNA CCR 1381-1385 p. 42 |
| Archive name | The National Archives (London) |
| County | Norfolk |
| Text (English translation) | 1382. March 20. Westminster. To the mayor and bailiffs of Thefford [Thetford], John Berte, Thomas Walters and Richard Paltoke. Order, upon petition of John Cranewys one of the clerks of chancery, to deliver to him 40s. yet in their keeping; as his petition shews that at the time of the insurrection he was threatened in life and limb and that his houses should be burned, that to save his life and houses certain of his friends made a fine of 40s. with the said (sic) John Buntynges, and paid it of the petitioner's money, that John Buntynges was taken, brought to Thefford [Thetford], and there beheaded, and that the money was then found upon him, which the mayor etc. seized as forfeit to the king, and he acknowledged the same before his death to be the sum received of the said John Cranewys. By K. and C. Vacated, because otherwise below. |
People
| ID | First name | Last name | Gender | Occupation | Domicile | Role in source | Incidents | Go to participant page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28241 | John | Berte | Male | Mayor | Thetford,Shropham Hundred,Norfolk | 4651 | Go to participant page | |
| 28245 | John | Buntynges | Male | 4651 | Go to participant page | |||
| 28244 | John | Cranewys | Male | Chancery clerk | 4651 | Go to participant page | ||
| 28243 | Richard | Paltoke | Male | Bailiff | Thetford,Shropham Hundred,Norfolk | 4651 | Go to participant page | |
| 28242 | Thomas | Walters | Male | Bailiff | Thetford,Shropham Hundred,Norfolk | 4651 | Go to participant page |
Incidents
| ID | Summary | Description | Type | Go to incidents page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4651 | Order concerning threats made by John Buntynges in Thetford | Order to the mayor and bailiffs of Thetford, upon petition of John Cranewys, one of the clerks of chancery, to deliver to him 40s in their keeping, as his petition shows that at the time of the insurrection John Buntynges threatened him in life and limb and that his houses should be burned, and to save his life and houses certain of his friends made a fine of 40s. with the said John Buntynges, and paid it of the petitioner's money, and that John Buntynges was taken, brought to Thetford, and there beheaded, and that the money was then found upon him, which the mayor etc. seized as forfeit to the king, and he acknowledged the same before his death to be the sum received of the said John Cranewys. | Trespass to chattels: extortion and forcible fine ,Trespass to person: threats | Go to incidents page |
Incidents and People
| Person | Incident | Role | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Berte ( 28241 ) | Order concerning threats made by John Buntynges in Thetford (4651) | Mentioned | |
| John Buntynges ( 28245 ) | Order concerning threats made by John Buntynges in Thetford (4651) | Accused | |
| John Cranewys ( 28244 ) | Order concerning threats made by John Buntynges in Thetford (4651) | Victim | |
| Richard Paltoke ( 28243 ) | Order concerning threats made by John Buntynges in Thetford (4651) | Mentioned | |
| Thomas Walters ( 28242 ) | Order concerning threats made by John Buntynges in Thetford (4651) | Mentioned |
