Appointment by Robert Redmayne, LL.D., official of William, bishop of Norwich , of John Ponder , Richard Stokes , Hugh Castleton , Edward Sucklingg , and others, to hear causes in the consistory court of Norwich. Dated 5 Feb., 1594.

Appointment by Robert Redmayne, LL.D., of William Barthoe , Matthew Stoneham , John Holdon , and Thomas Thwaits , to hear causes in the consistory court of Norwich, the see being vacant. Dated at Norwich, 15 November, 1602.

The certificate of suche ministers of Gods hollye worde as doe retayne twoe benefices with cure of sowles in the dyoces of Norwiche and in the] severall countyes of Norff and Suff, and have in those benefices wherein they be not resident a preachinge mynister, and doe usuallye preach e in the same themselves and serve the same according to the two sev'all cannons 41 and 47, together with the degrees in schooles of the saide incumbents and curates. a^o. dni. 1610.' .

Commission from Matthew, bishop of Norwich , to Clement Corbett, LL.D., vicar-general, and others, to hold a primary visitation of the diocese conjointly with Abraham Harsenet, registrar, Edward Turfett, notary public, and Thomas Standon , apparitor. Dated 14 April, 1636.

Rough draft of the appointment by Richard Mountague, bishop of Norwich , with the assent of John Hassall, dean of Norwich , of his sons Richard and Stephen to the office of registrar of the consistory court of Norwich, for the term of his life, after the death of Abraham Harsnett . [In blank, not dated or sealed, 1638-1641.] .

Appointment by Richard Mountague, bp. of Norwich , of Thomas Lewim , to be keeper of his palace at Norwich, for the term of his life. [In blank, not dated or sealed.] .

Certificate of Justinian Lewyn , that upon searching the books of the archdeaconry of Norwich there was not found any entry within the past twelve months, of any one committing any enormous or flagrant crime within the said archdeaconry, for which he had been brought before the eccl. court. Dated 10 November, 1640.

Indenture dated 26 October, 20 James I, by which Edmund Suckling the dean, and the chapter of Norwich, demise to Henry Garnham , all their lazar house without the gates of the city of Norwich commonly called Magdalen Gate for his life and the lives of others, paying annually to the said dean and chapter 3s. 4d.

Indenture dated 18 December, 12 Chas. I, by which John Crofte, the dean, and chapter of Norwich, grant to farm to Lionell Throckmorton of Norwich, gent., a yard, ground, and house, called the chapel of St. Margarett's in the parish of All Saints, Norwich, for 21 years, paying annually 6s. 8d.

Deed, absolving John Moore, notary public, from a sentence of excommunication that had been promulgated against him. Dated 26 October, 1704.

Confirmation by Anthony, bp. of Norwich , of the appropriation of the church of St. Peter, Mundham, to the hospital of St. Giles, Norwich. Dated at Hoxne, 30 June, 1340.

Alice Burgh, widow, John Burgh her son, John Gryme, chaplain, and others, confirm to Thomas Bower, clerk, alderman of the fraternity and guild of the Blessed Mary, St. Stephen's, Norwich , and others, two pieces of arable land outside the gates of Norwich, for an obit for the said Alice and others. Dated at Norwich, 6 October, 17 Hen. VIII.

Promulgation of a sentence condemning John, rector of the church of St. Peter, Mancroft, Norwich , for the subtraction of an annual pension of 6 marks, at the suit of the abbot and convent of St. Peter's, Gloucester. Dated at Norwich 9 Kl. Feb., 1338. [Mutilated.] .

John de Bonyngtone, citizen of Norwich , quit-claims to Adam de Berford, citizen of Norwich , all right in 2 messuages in Norwich in the parish of St. Michael's de Bestreta. Dated at Norwich the Tuesday next after the feast of the beheading of St. John Bapt., 12 Ed. III.

Promulgation of a sentence condemning John, rector of St. Peter's, Mancroft, Norwich , in a payment of £18, being 4½ years' pension, due to the abbot and convent of St. Peter's, Gloucester. Dated 16 Feb., 1347.

Henry Harneys binds himself ... to ... and John Walden , to pay five marks at the feast of the Annunciation B.V.M., 14... Dated 1 August, 34 Hen. VI. [Mutilated.] .

John Pidde, weaver, of Norwich , and C .... his wife, quit-claim to John Boxstede and Margaret his wife, all kinds of actions, &c. to this date. Dated 19 January, 6 Hen. V.

Bond given by John Bryst, sherman, and Nicholas Delanger, worsted weaver, citizens of Norwich, in a sum of £20 to Thomas Sterr ... Dated 5 September, 10 Hen. VI.

Mutilated charter by which [ John Pidde?], worsted weaver of Norwich , is bound in a sum of five marks to Margaret [qy. Boxstede], relict ... Dated 34 Hen. VI.

Will and probate of Richard Shipdem of the city of Norwich, goldsmith. Will dated 1637. Probate dated 14 June, 11 August, 1638.

Indenture made 24 July, 1647, by which John Hobart, esq., in consideration of the receipt of £500, sells to Edward Woodward of Norwich, grocer, the common inn known by the name of the White Swan, and all its appurtenances situated in St. Peter's, Mancroft, Norwich.

PESEHALE and THEBERTON. Alfesia, daughter of Jurdi de Pesehale , grants to Hervy Bri... ...efford, her common which she has in that pasture which extends itself in length from the messuage formerly William de Hengham 's as far as to the messuage formerly Robert de Palur 's, and in breadth from the part of the said William's as far as to the marsh formerly John's, son of Roger, for the feeding of five animals for 14s. which she agreed to accept from the said Hervey, commencing the feeding in the said pasture St. Giles' day, 43 Hen. III.

William la Zouche of Haryngworth and others appoint John de Askeby, parson of the church of Spillesby , and John Mascall , to deliver seisin to sir John de Wylughby, lord of Eresby , of all manors, lands, &c., which they have by the gift and feoffment of the said sir John, in Lincoln, Norfolk, and other counties. Dated at Eresby on the feast of the Assumption B.V.M., 43 Ed. III.

Record of a Precept to the sheriff of Norfolk that he come before Robert de Montalt and Thomas (blank) at Norwich the Wednesday in the feast of the beheading of St. John the Baptist, 19 Ed. ⟨I⟩ , with all knights, all head constables of hundreds and villages, &c., to arrange watches along the shores of Norfolk for the security of the kingdom with the orders thenm made. [c. 1300] [Copy.] .

An acknowledgement that John, earl of Huntingdon , has received of Matthew Drury , receiver of the county of Norfolk, £7 6s. 8d. Dated 22 September, 11 Henry VI.