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Dean and chapter of Lincoln Cathedral. King and council. The dean and chapter request...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/158/7885

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This record is about the Dean and chapter of Lincoln Cathedral. King and council. The dean and chapter request... dating from [1378] in the series Special Collections: Ancient Petitions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
SC 8/158/7885
Date
[1378]
Description
Petitioners
Dean and chapter of Lincoln Cathedral.
Addressees
King and council.
Nature of request
The dean and chapter request confirmation of their charters with clause licet.1)
Nature of endorsement
They should have a confirmation of their charters with the clause licet for a reasonable fine made in Chancery.2) It is agreed in Chancery that they should pay £9.
Places mentioned
Lincoln, [Lincolnshire].
Note
The petition dates to 1378 as an inspeximus and confirmation with clause licet was issued on 2 July (CChR 1341-1471, pp.250-4).
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
Calendar of Charter Rolls, vol. V, 15 Edw III - 5 Hen V, 1341-1417, (Public Record Office, 1916), pp.250-4 (inspeximus and confirmation of charters with clause licet)
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9210077/

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Special Collections: Ancient Petitions

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