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John de Thropton. de Thropton John King and council. John de Thropton states that...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/75/3744

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Reference
SC 8/75/3744
Date
[1331]
Description
Petitioners
John de Thropton.
Name(s)
de Thropton, John
Addressees
King and council.
Nature of request
John de Thropton states that Edward II granted him £10 of annual rent until he was provided for with £10 worth of land, and asks the King to grant him the bailiwick of Harthill which is assessed at £10, promising to pay the King the surplus.
Nature of endorsement
Coram rege.This petition is to be delivered to Richard de Bury, for him to have it shown to the King, so that he can speak his will on it.
Places mentioned
Harthill wapentake, [East Riding of] Yorkshire.
People mentioned
[Edward II], King of England
Richard de Bury.
Note
CFR 1327-37 p.230 is dated 25 January 1331, and would seem to be the result of this petition.CPR 1317-21 p.75 is dated 30 January 1318.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Parliamentary Petition 7943
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
  • Calendar of Fine Rolls, vol. IV, Edw III, 1327-1337, (Public Record Office, 1913), p.230 (Grant to petitioner of the bailiwick of Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, in recompense for the £10)
  • Calendar of Patent Rolls, Edw II, vol. III, 1317-1321, (Public Record Office, 1903), p.75 (grant to petitioner of £10 a year)
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