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WILLIAM BOTREAUX, KNIGHT

Writ Head

927 Writ mandamus . ‡ 16 Sept. 1411 [Smyth].

Regarding lands held of Richard II

Inquisition Head

OXFORDSHIRE. Inquisition [indented]. Oxford. 15 Oct. 1411 [Arches].

Jurors

Jurors: Thomas Seyntjohan ; Robert Wyghthull ; Thomas Ranes ; John Bray ; John Notebem ; John Rouncy ; John Draper ; Richard Swayn ; Richard Verdon ; John Goldewell ; John Croxford ; and Henry Megre .

Holdings

He held in demesne as of fee a parcel of land in Over Worton, together with the advowson of the church. The parcel is the glebe of the church, annual value 1/2d., and is held of the king in grand serjeanty.

He died on 25 May 1395 . William his son and heir was aged 21 on 20 Feb. last .

Elizabeth who was the wife of William Botreaux, father of William named in the writ, has heldn927_001 since his death and still takes the profits granted for the minority by letters patent [CPR 1399–1401 , pp.205, 235].

TNA reference

C 137/85/17 mm. 1-2

E 149/98/10 m. 1

ENHANCEMENT OF TEXT: The text of this IPM which appeared in the print edition of CIPM XIX has been enhanced in certain respects: see the About pages.
Writ Head

928 Writ, que plura . ‡ 12 Sept. 1411 [Smyth].

Regarding an inquisition returned to the chancery of Richard II (?CIPM XVII.443)

Inquisition Head

SOMERSET. Inquisition. Bath. 22 Oct. [Lanoy].

Jurors

Jurors: John Babynton ; Richard Ellewelle ; John Broune ; William Stedman ; James Broune ; William Janyn ; John Mathewe ; John Hegge ; William Wyke ; Thomas Froppehull ; John Best ; and Laurence Knytpoll .

Holdings

Beyond the premises found in an inquisition taken after his death he held in his demesne as of fee 2 parts of a common pasture for 8 oxen in the lordship of Cameley of the earl of Ormonde , service unknown, annual value 8d.,
and the advowson of Holton of Elizabeth Lady Botreaux of her manor of North Cadbury .

Heir as above.

TNA reference

C 137/85/17 mm. 3-4

E 149/98/10 m. 2

ENHANCEMENT OF TEXT: The text of this IPM which appeared in the print edition of CIPM XIX has been enhanced in certain respects: see the About pages.
Writ Head

929 Writ, melius inquirendo . ‡ 28 Oct. 1411 [Wymbyssh].

Regarding an inquisition before John Perle, escheator of Richard II. (CIPM XVII.443) Inquire how William held the closes called ‘Brendoun’ and ‘Lemmannesfeld’ in right of Elizabeth his wife, and whether Elizabeth is dead or not; and if so, as to the date of her death, her next heir as to the close, and their age.

Inquisition Head

SOMERSET. Inquisition. Frome. 6 Nov. [John Lanoy].

Jurors

Jurors: John Babyngton ; Walter Silfayn ; Adam Broun ; Thomas Frophill ; John Broun ; James Broun ; William Stedeman ; John Bixman ; Benet Chamberleyn ; Philip Porter ; John Neubury ; and William Colford .

Holdings

By the law of England in right of Elizabeth his wife of the inheritance of William their son, a minor in the king’s ward, he held a close called ‘Brendoun’ and a close called ‘Lenmannesfeld’, of both of which Margaret widow of John Seyntlo, knight , holds a third part in dower.

Elizabeth died on 14 Sept. 1389 .

Heir as above.

TNA reference

C 137/85/17 mm. 15-16

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Writ Head

930 Writ, que plura. ‡ 16 Sept. 1411 [Smyth].

Regarding inquisitions returned to the chancery of Richard II. (CIPM XVII.448-9) Addressed to the escheator of Devon and Cornwall

Inquisition Head

DEVON AND CORNWALL. Inquisition. Okehampton. 6 Oct. [Chuderlegh].

Jurors

Jurors: Bernard ate Wode ; John Ebbesworthi ; Robert Ateston ; Laurence Burdon ; John Yunge ; Walter Wrey ; Nicholas Richard ; John Bithelake ; Ralph (Randli’) Blakeborn ; Henry Ateway ; Thomas Gurde ; and John Batyn .

Holdings

He held in his demesne as of fee in Devon:

Winbrook, the reversion of 1 messuage and 2 ferlings, which Henry Gatecomb holds of him for the term of his life by the grant of William Botreaux, knight , his father, by a rent of 1 grain of corn at Michaelmas.

‘Sechevylyslye’, 1 tenement, of Elizabeth widow of William Botreaux, knight , of her manor of Molland , service unknown, annual value 8d.

Heir as above.

TNA reference

C 137/85/17 mm. 8 [writ], 6 [inq.] [It is not certain that the inquisition belongs with the writ; it could be a response to a lost writ of mandamus]

Writ Head

931. Writ melius inquirendo. ‡ [Smyth].

Addressed to the escheator of Devon and Cornwall. Regarding inquisitions taken before William Burleston in Devon and Cornwall (CIPM XVII.448-9). Inquire as to his estate in: two parts of the manor of Stockleigh English, the reversion of the manor of Cadbury, the rent in Langford, the manor of Trewannett, and the manor of Lancorla (‘Coddefordferlegh’).

Inquisition Head

DEVON. Inquisition. Okehampton. 6 Oct. [Chuderlegh].

Jurors

Jurors: Bernard atte Wode ; John Ebbesworth ; Robert atte Stone ; Laurence ?Burton ; John Yunga ; Walter Wrey ; Nicholas Richard ; John Bithelake ; Ralph Blakebrome ; Henry atte Way ; Thomas Gourde ; and John Batyn .

Holdings

He held in his demesne as of fee 2 parts of the manor of Stockleigh English, the reversion of the whole manor of Cadbury and 2 parts of a rent of 1 lb. cumin, price 6d., parcel of the manor of Langford. He had no other estate in them.

TNA reference

C 137/85/17 mm. 5, 7

Writ Head

932 [Writ: see 931 .]

Inquisition Head

CORNWALL. Inquisition. Launceston. 12 Oct. [Chudlerlegh].

Jurors

Jurors: Stephen Trenewyth ; Richard Morton ; John Artour ; John Josep’ ; John Engleys ; Richard Polgre ; Roger Trewene ; Robert Symond ; William Hamely ; John Trefridov ; Thomas atte Hele ; and John atte Hele .

Holdings

He held in his demesne as of fee the manors of Trewannett and Lancorla in Cornwall. He had no other estate in them.

TNA reference

C 137/85/17 mm. 5, 9

Writ Head

933 [Writ: see 930 .]

Inquisition Head

CORNWALL. Inquisition. Launceston. 12 Oct. 1411 [Chuderlegh].

Jurors

Jurors: Stephen Trenewyth ; Richard Morton ; John Artour ; John Josep’ ; John Engleysch ; Richard Polgre ; Roger Trewen ; Robert Symond ; William Hamely ; John Trefrydow ; Thomas atte Hele ; and John ate Hele .

Holdings

He held in his demesne as of fee:

Trewint and Penfrane, a fifth part of the manors and of the advowson of Penfrane and of St. Pinnock belonging to it, which except for the advowson William Botreaux, knight , his father, granted to Henry Gatecomb , who is still living, to hold for life by a rent of 1 grain of corn at Michaelmas.

Trewint is held of Arthur Hamely of his manor of Allet in socage
and Penfrane of William Botreaux, a minor in the king’s ward, by rent of a grain of corn, annual value nil.

‘Reprighel’, 1 messuage and 1/2 a. Cornish, which William Scrapeday holds for life by the grant of William, the father, by the rent of a red rose at Midsummer.

Minster by the manor of Boscastle, the advowson, annual value nil because it belongs to the castle.

Penheale and Trethake, a rent of 1 grain of corn from 1 ferling, held by William Kyllyow and which he held of Stephen Trenewyll in right of Margaret his wife in socage by a rent of 1 grain of corn.

‘Stonton’, a rent of 1d. from 1 ferling which Richard Bray held of him and he of the same Stephen in right of Margaret his wife in socage.

Heir as above.

TNA reference

C 137/85/17 mm. 8 [writ], 10 [inq.] [As in 930, it is not completely certain that this writ and inquisition belong together.]

ENHANCEMENT OF TEXT: The text of this IPM which appeared in the print edition of CIPM XIX has been enhanced in certain respects: see the About pages.
Writ Head

934 Writ, melius inquirendo . ‡ 28 Oct. 1411 [Gaunstede].

Regarding an inquisition before William Jonet escheator of Richard II (CIPM XVII.447). Inquire as to the next heir of Elizabeth, late wife of William de Botreaux, one of the daughters and heirs of John Seintloo chivaler, and their age.

Inquisition Head

GLOUCESTERSHIRE. Inquisition. Chipping Sodbury. 10 Nov. [Derhurst].

Jurors

Jurors: Robert Goderyngton ; William Bailly of Frampton ; Thomas Norton of Great Badminton or Little Badminton ; William Culver ; John Seyot ; Elias Asselyn ; Robert Mouns ; Elias Hyet ; John Castelman ; John Burnell ; William Whyte ; and Nicholas Bailly of Bitton .

Holdings

William Botreaux, a minor in the king’s ward, is the next heir of Elizabeth widow of William Botreaux, knight , being their son, and aged 21 years and more.

TNA reference

C 137/85/17 mm. 11-12

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Writ Head

935 Similar writ. ‡ 28 Oct. 1411 [Wymbyssh].

Regarding an inquisition before Richard Fode escheator of Richard II (CIPM XVII.444). Inquire as to the next heir of Elizabeth, late wife of William de Botreaux, one of the daughters and heirs of John Seintloo chivaler, and their age.

Inquisition Head

WILTSHIRE. Inquisition. Marlborough. 7 Nov. [Andrewe].

Jurors

Jurors: John Wyke ; Thomas Canynges ; John Henton ; Thomas Wade ; John Gyffarde ; John Fowler ; Simon Rostelegh ; Robert T...tour ; John Boundy ; John ?Malbreward ; William Sandres ; and Richard Schylton .

Holdings

William Botreaux son and heir of William Botreaux, knight , and of Elizabeth his wife, daughter and heir of John de Seyntlo, a minor in the king’s ward, is the next heir. He was aged 21 years and more on 20 Feb. last .

TNA reference

C 137/85/17 mm. 13-14

Holdings

Holdings

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Extents

Extents

No holding extent information available.

People

People

  • Smyth(Writ Clerk)

Jurors

  • John Babynton
  • Richard Ellewelle
  • John Broune
  • William Stedman
  • James Broune
  • William Janyn
  • John Mathewe
  • John Hegge
  • William Wyke
  • Thomas Froppehull
  • John Best
  • Laurence Knytpoll

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