The Court Rolls of Ramsey, Hepmangrove, and Bury, 1268–1600

BLAdd.Roll34379R-A (AD1557)

RAMSEY. ESTREAT OF THE LEET WITH COURT HELD THERE ON 16 SEPTEMBER, IN THE FOURTH AND FIFTH YEARS OF THE REIGN OF KING PHILIP AND QUEEN MARY. [1]

1

COMMON FINE: 6 s., paid by the Bailiff at Michaelmas. [2]

2

12 d. from John Campion Junior for assaulting John Whittacker, against the peace.

3

12 d. from Thomas Gillowe for the same against John Mosseley.

4

20 d. from William Androo for obstinantly and contemptuously withdrawing from the lord's service concerning jury service.

5

5 s. from William Sendie for keeping more sheep on the common than allowed.

6

12 d. from Thomas Tayler, 2 d. each from Robert Bocher and Thomas Johnson for driving off sheep, contrary to the ordinance.

7

6 s. 8 d. from Richard Parkyn and Richard Staple as fine for one close with appurtenances.

8

4 s. from John Triplet as fine for one close called Marhamground.

9

Total: 26 s. 8 d., of which 16 s. 8 d. are the expenses of the Steward and the other officials with the tenants of this place, leaving a balance of 10 s.

Notes

1. 16 September, 1557.

2. 29 September.