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John Rotenheryng of Hull, mariner. Rotenheryng John King. Kingston upon Hull, [East...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/278/13890

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This record is about the John Rotenheryng of Hull, mariner. Rotenheryng John King. Kingston upon Hull, [East... dating from [c. 1308] in the series Special Collections: Ancient Petitions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
SC 8/278/13890
Date
[c. 1308]
Description
Petitioners
John Rotenheryng of Hull, mariner.
Name(s)
Rotenheryng, John
Addressees
King.
Places mentioned
Kingston upon Hull, [East Riding of Yorkshire]
Myton, [East Riding of Yorkshire]
River Humber.
Nature of request
Rotenheryng requests: 1) that he may have the manor of Myton with a carucate of land for life paying yearly as much as others who have held it; 2) that whereas a crossing of the Humber at Hull was recently started, from which the King has never profited, that the King give it to him for life and he will make it profitable for the King and his heirs; 3) that the King grant him a letter of the targe that his ships, goods and men not be disturbed by any minister by sea or land.
Nature of endorsement
[None].
Note
Dated on the guard to c. 1308, with reference to CFR 1307-19, p.31, a commitment to the petitioner of the manor of Myton with a carucate land at the usual rent, and to CPR 1307-13, p. 141, safe-conduct for petitioner whilst trading in the kingdom.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference
Royal Letters 1572
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
  • Calendar of Fine Rolls, vol. II, Edw II, 1307-1319, (Public Record Office, 1912), p.31 (commitment of manor of Myton in accordance with the petition)
  • Calendar of Patent Rolls, Edw II, vol. I, 1307-1313, (Public Record Office, 1894), p.141 (safe-conduct for petitioner whilst trading in the kingdom)
Record URL
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