York Archbishops' Registers

1 . Register 7 f.113 (verso) entry 1

Entry Type:	Dispensation, Indulgence, Licence
Section Type:	Archdeaconry of York
Summary:	Indulgence of Pope Clement V for Aymo son of Amadeus V, Count of Savoy, canon of Paris, to study for seven years, with licence for non residence for five years and dispensation for defect of birth (bastardy) and power to hold benefices in England to the value of 500 marks, as well as the archdeaconry of York (3 entries).
Language:	Latin
Subjects:	Non residence, Study, Archdeacons, Pluralism, Bastardy, Indulgences, Papal Letters
Note:	This is part of the face of the document. Not printed in Calendar of Papal Letters.
References:	Brown, William, and A. Hamilton Thompson. (eds.). 1934. The Register of William Greenfield Lord Archbishop of York 1306-1315 Part II. Surtees Society 149, 10-12.
Dates:	Document date: 1306/03/08 (certain)
People and Groups:	Addressee: Savoy, Aymo, fl 1300-1326, Archdeacon of York (son, canon) Issuer: Pope, Clement V, c 1260-1314, Pope (pope)
Places:	Place of dating: Macon, Saone-et-Loire department, France (none given); written as Matiscon

2 . Register 9B f.635 (recto) entry 2

Entry Type:	Indulgence
Section Type:	Diverse letters
Summary:	Indulgence (40 days) for all those of York diocese and others, with the approval of their bishops, who give alms to collectors on behalf of the Hospital of Thomas the Martyr, Acre.
Subjects:	Alms collectors, Hospitals, Indulgences
References:	Hill, Rosalind M. T. (ed.). 1988. The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340. III. Canterbury and York Society 76, 23.
Dates:	Document date: 1320/01/31 (certain)
Places:	Place of dating: Bishopthorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (archbishop's manor)

3 . Register 9B f.635 (verso) entry 2

Entry Type:	Indulgence
Section Type:	Diverse letters
Summary:	Indulgence (two years from 25 March 1320) from the archbishop to all higher clergy, clergy, heads of religious houses and collegiate churches in York province and diocese, commending to them the official collectors (named) on behalf of the Hospital of Santo Spirito in Sassia (Saxia), Rome, and requesting their facilitating the collectors' work. With a note of similar letters on behalf of the same collectors, as collectors on behalf of the Hospital of St Anthony of Vienne.
Subjects:	Alms collectors, Hospitals, Indulgences
References:	Hill, Rosalind M. T. (ed.). 1988. The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340. III. Canterbury and York Society 76, 25.
Dates:	Document date: 1320/03/01 (certain)
People and Groups:	Collector: Bristol, John, fl 1320-1337, Collector of alms (alms collector)
Places:	Bishop Burton, East Riding of Yorkshire, England

4 . Register 9B f.638 (verso) entry 2

Entry Type:	Indulgence
Section Type:	Diverse letters
Summary:	Indulgence (40 days) from the archbishop to all those of the diocese of York and others whose diocesan bishops ratify the grant, contributing to the rebuilding of the church of Torksey, Lincoln diocese, and restoration of its belfry.
Subjects:	Churches, Repairs, Belfries, Indulgences
References:	Hill, Rosalind M. T. (ed.). 1988. The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340. III. Canterbury and York Society 76, 32.
Dates:	Document date: 1320/07/23 (certain)
Places:	Place of dating: Laneham, Nottinghamshire, England (archbishop's manor)

5 . Register 9B f.641 (recto) entry 3

Entry Type:	Indulgence
Section Type:	Diverse letters
Summary:	Indulgence (20 days) from the archbishop to all those making a contribution towards the relief of the nunnery of St Patrick, Lambley, which has suffered from attacks by the Scots.
Subjects:	Scots, Women, Nunneries, Indulgences
References:	Hill, Rosalind M. T. (ed.). 1988. The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340. III. Canterbury and York Society 76, 42.
Dates:	Document date: 1321/05/28 (certain)
Places:	Place of dating: Cawood, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (archbishop's castle)

6 . Register 9B f.659 (recto) entry 1

Entry Type:	Letter/s
Section Type:	Diverse letters
Summary:	Papal Letter to Edward III, granting an indulgence of 20 days to those praying for the king.
Subjects:	Prayers, Indulgences
References:	Hill, Rosalind M. T. (ed.). 1988. The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340. III. Canterbury and York Society 76, 80.
Dates:	Document date: 1327/09/01 (certain)
People and Groups:	Recipient: Edward III, 1312-1377, King of England (king) Sender: Pope, John XXII, c 1244-1334, Pope (pope)
Places:	Place of dating: Avignon, Vaucluse department, France (papal palace)

7 . Register 9B f.660 (recto) entry 1

Entry Type:	Writ
Section Type:	Diverse letters
Summary:	Writ under the Privy Seal of Edward III to the Archbishop of York enclosing the papal letter concerning an indulgence of 20 days for those praying for the king and requesting its publication in the province of York.
Language:	French
Subjects:	Prayers, Writs, Indulgences
References:	Hill, Rosalind M. T. (ed.). 1988. The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340. III. Canterbury and York Society 76, 80.
Dates:	Document date: 1327/10/17 (certain)
People and Groups:	Issuer: Edward III, 1312-1377, King of England (king)
Places:	Place of dating: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England (town)

8 . Register 9B f.658 (verso) entry 2

Entry Type:	Letter/s
Section Type:	Diverse letters
Summary:	Letters to Louis [Beaumont], Bishop of Durham, with a note of similar letters to the Bishop of Carlisle, the dean and chapter of York Minster and the Official of the Court of York or his commissary, ordering prayers for King Edward III and the kingdom, with an indulgence of 20 days granted by the pope.
Subjects:	Prayers, Indulgences
References:	Hill, Rosalind M. T. (ed.). 1988. The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340. III. Canterbury and York Society 76, 78-79.
Dates:	Document date: 1327/10/23 (certain)
People and Groups:	Subject of prayers: Edward III, 1312-1377, King of England (king)
Places:	Place of dating: Bishopthorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (archbishop's manor)

9 . Register 9B f.658 (verso) entry 1

Entry Type:	Letter/s
Section Type:	Diverse letters
Summary:	Letters to the Official of the Court of York or his commissary general, with copies also sent to the dean and chapter of York and heads of the following religious houses: Selby; Whitby; Fountains; Rievaulx; Byland; Meaux; Welbeck; Rufford and Watton, concerning an indulgence of 40 days for all those praying for the soul of King Edward II and for priests saying three masses with the office of the dead for him before Christmas.
Subjects:	Prayers, Masses, Indulgences
References:	Hill, Rosalind M. T. (ed.). 1988. The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340. III. Canterbury and York Society 76, 77-78.
Dates:	Document date: 1327/10/23 (certain)
People and Groups:	Deceased: Edward II, 1284-1327, King of England (king)
Places:	Place of dating: Bishopthorpe, West Riding of Yorkshire, England (archbishop's manor)

10 . Register 9B f.663 (recto) entry 3

Entry Type:	Papal Bull
Section Type:	Diverse letters
Summary:	Papal bull concerning orders for prayers for peace and preservation from error, specifying that the psalm 'Laetatus sum' (Psalm 122, 'I was glad when they said unto me'), should follow the Lord's Prayer (Pater noster) at mass, with an indulgence of 20 days for those who take part.
Subjects:	Prayers, Peace, Masses, Psalms, Indulgences
References:	Hill, Rosalind M. T. (ed.). 1988. The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340. III. The Canterbury and York Society 76, 89-91.
Dates:	Document date: 1328/06/20 (certain)
People and Groups:	Issuer: Pope, John XXII, c 1244-1334, Pope (pope)
Places:	Place of dating: Avignon, Vaucluse department, France (papal palace)