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PRESENTATION OF CLERGY BY LETTERS PATENT 1547-1599

Colin Brett

Introduction These royal presentments in this list relate to churches, chapels and hospitals in the diocese of Bath and Wells, and prebends in Wells Cathedral, that were granted by virtue

• f the King or Queen being patron of a benefice or holding the wardship of a minor. For

example, in 1575 Elizabeth I, as ward of William Rosewell, presented John Wygwood to Limington, and also Toby Walkwood in 1577 after the death of Wygwood. The previous patron had been Henry Grey, 3rd Marquis of Dorset, and at the next presentation in 1589 when William was of age the patron was Edward St. Barbe of Ashington.1 The number of presentations per year shows that over the period covered by this list the average number was five, with only three presentations per year in Edward VI’s reign. One anomaly in this analysis can be seen in the surge in the number of presentations in the first years of Mary’s reign to seventeen. This was largely due to the replacement of those clergy who had been found to have married and were subsequently deprived of their

• livings. Here special scrutiny is applied to the first Marian years with the changes of

incumbents in particular parishes. Clerical marriage had been allowed since December 1547 but had been banned in March 1554. Clergy were ordered to leave their wives and families or lose their posts. Evidence from cases against married clergy taken at the diocesan investigations held throughout Somerset in March and April 1554 is entered as

• footnotes. The hearings were held in Wells cathedral, the parish churches of St. John’s

Glastonbury, Ilminster, Brewton, Queen Camel and Somerton, and the houses of three of the investigators in Wells.2 Clerics not mentioned in the Clergy of the Church of England database (C.C.E.d) for a particular benefice are marked with an asterisk. The spellings in the printed calendars have been retained. Editorial text is shown in square brackets.

1 F.W. Weaver, Somerset incumbents (1889), p.124. 2 Somerset Heritage Centre (S.H.C.), D/D/vc/66 Act book of cases against married clergy, 1554.

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Sources: Calendars of the Patent Rolls, Edward VI, volumes 1 to 5, H.M.S.O. (1924-1926); Philip and Mary, volumes 1 to 4, H.M.S.O. (1937-1939); Elizabeth I, volumes 1 to 7, H.M.S.O. (1939-1982) and volumes 286 to 332, List and Index Society (2001-2010). (The original records are at T.N.A., C 66 Records of the Chancery, Patent Rolls; referred to below as C.P.R.). Clergy of the Church of England database (C.C.E.d.) accessed at https://theclergydatabase.org.uk/. F.W. Weaver, Somerset incumbents (1889). Somerset Heritage Centre, D/D/vc/66 Act book recording cases against married clergy, 1554.

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1 Edward VI. (28 January 1547 to 27 January 1548). (C.P.R., Edward VI, Vol.1). 25 April 1547. Grant to the king’s councellor Edward Northe, chancellor of Augmentations, and the king’s chaplain Richard Cox his almoner, ... of the next advowson of the parish church (sic) of Chedse; so that they may present Nicholas Mason, priest, to the said rectory (sic),3 because the said Nicholas has gratis granted to the king, his messuage in the suburbs of Oxford outside the South Gate. (1, p. 188). 2 Edward VI. (28 January 1548 to 27 January 1549). (C.P.R., Edward VI, Vol. 1). No presentations.4 3 Edward VI. (28 January 1549 to 27 January 1550). (C.P.R., Edward VI, Vols. 2 and 3). 14 July 1549. Presentation of Thomas Arundell, clerk, to the rectory of Standerwyke. (3,

p.62).

29 October 1549. Giles Hyllyng,*5 clerk, to the vicarage of Wennysted [Winsford]. (2,

p.374).

24 January 1550. William Augustyn alias Wyllyam, clerk, to the rectory of the parish church of Streate and Walton. Addressed to John [recte William Barlow] bishop of Bath and Wells. (2, p.385). 4 Edward VI. (28 January 1550 to 27 January 1551). (C.P.R., Edward VI, Vols. 3 and 4). 10 February 1550. Presentation of John Cribb,*6 clerk, to the rectory of Clowsworthe. (3,

• p. 203).

12 May 1550. John Whyte,* clerk, to Chaddon [Cheddon Fitzpaine] rectory. (3, p.325). 5 Edward VI. (28 January 1551 to 27 January 1552). (C.P.R., Edward VI, Vol. 4). 9 March 1551. Presentation of David Barrye, clerk, to Toller Porcorum vicarage, Salisbury (sic) diocese.7 (4, p, 72). 17 April 1551. William Rogers, clerk, to Estchinnock rectory. (4, p.88). 12 November 1551. Bartholomew Farr, clerk, to the vicarage of Wynnysford. (4, p.223).

3 Nicholas Mason was deprived of his office as rector of Chedzoy on 22 May 1554. (C.C.E.d.). He was also deprived of the vicarage of Moorlinch and vicarage of Wembdon (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66 f.6v; Weaver, p.463), and was presented as vicar of Bridgwater on 18 Nov. 1557. (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, 4, p.356; see below). 4 On 20 Feb. 1548 a Chancery Warrant was issued. ‘Memorandum for letters patent of presentation of Robert Marshall,* clerk, to Westbury [Westbury-sub-Mendip] vicarage, directed sede vacante to T[homas Cranmer]. Archbishop of Canterbury’. (C.P.R., Edward VI, 5, p.401). 5 In C.C.E.d. a Giles Hyllynge is listed under London diocese as collated to be the prebendary of St. Decuman’s in Wells Cathedral on 19 May 1554. Giles Hillyng* appears as a vicar of Winsford, n.d. (Weaver, 467). 6 On 10 April 1554 William Cribb,* aged 63, rector of Closworth, confessed to have married Alice Slade, spinster, two years previously, and was deprived of the benefice and suspended from celebrating divine

• service. William and Alice, ‘his pretended wife’ agreed to divorce and were certified to have performed

penance on 16 April. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, ff.15r, 16r). He was replaced by Thomas Gill on 17 April 1554. (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, 1, p.38, see below). 7 Toller Porcorum (Dorset) had been in Bristol diocese since its establishment on 4 June 1542. The diocese consisted of the city of Bristol together with the county of Dorset. Long after the re-organisation of the dioceses the clerks of Chancery continued to refer to Toller Porcorum, Purse Caundle (see 6 Eliz. I), and Whitchurch Canonicorum (see 34 Eliz. I), as being in Bath and Wells diocese.

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6 Edward VI. (28 January 1552 to 28 January 1553). (C.P.R., Edward VI, Vol. 4). 10 March 1552. Presentation of Bartholomew Stare,*8 clerk, to the rectory of Thorne

• Coffyn. (4, p.436).

9 January 1553. Anthony Salvyn clerk, to the rectory of Higham, directed to J. [recte William Barlow], bishop of Bath and Wells. (4, p.377). 7 Edward VI. (28 January 1553 to 6 July 1553). (C.P.R., Edward VI, Vol. 5). 7 March 1553. Presentation of John Mors, clerk, to Chilton [Chilton Cantelo] rectory. (5,

p.275).

15 April 1553. Giles Bald,* clerk, to Tollond rectory. (5, p.275). 24 March 1553. William Clement,*9 clerk, to the vicarage of Stalles [St. Mary de Stalls, Bath] with the annexed chapel of Witcombe. (5, p.275). 16 April 1553. John Lowthe,10 clerk, to the perpetual vicarage of Chewe [Chew Magna], with the annexed chapel of Dondre, void by death and at the king’s presentation, pleno

• jure. Addressed to William bishop of Bath and Wells. (5, p.41).

25 April 1553. Leonard Stephynson, clerk, to Ernyshill rectory. (5, p.124). 12 May 1553. John White,*11 clerk, to Butleigh vicarage, with the annexed chapel of

• Boltonsborough. (5, p.124).

17 June 1553. William Bocher, clerk, to Westharptre vicarage. (5, p.124). 17 June 1553. Robert Pollett, clerk, to Mere vicarage. (5, p.124). 1 Mary. (6 July 1553 to 5 July 1554). (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, Vol. 1). 3 April 1554. Presentation of William Jenyns,12 clerk, to the rectory of Tolland. (1, p.357).

8 On 16 April Bartholomew Storre,* aged 52, rector of Thorne Coffin, confessed to have married Christine Lane, spinster, three years previously, and was deprived of the benefice and suspended from celebrating divine service. He certified himself to have performed pennance and was given until 25 June to divorce from his ‘pretended wife’, when he would be restored. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, ff. 16v, 17v). On 5 June 1554 Storre was replaced by Gilbert Saunder as rector of Thorne Coffin. (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, 1, p.40, see below). 9 In April 1554, William Clement* appeared ‘in Wells cathedral, in the place customarly for justice, before John Cottrell, and in the presence of Elizabeth Dolle, his pretended wife’, and publicly professed perpetual chastity. A sentence of divorce and separation was decreed and the marriage declared void. William was ordered to perform penance in his own church, rather than in Wells cathedral, on the following

• Sunday. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.32r). It was not until 19 April 1556 that William Sturton received a royal

presentation to St. Mary de Stalls, see below. Clement probably retained his office. 10 In April 1554 John Lowe, vicar of Chew [Magna], had his fruits and tithes sequestered after his curate, John Broke, gave evidence before John Cottrell, archdeacon of Wells, that Lowe had taken a wife. On 25 May 1554, John Gylforde alias Painter, of Chew, deposed before John Cottrell that he had heard ‘that John Luthe, vicar ... confessethe that he was marryed and had a childe’. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.25r). On 28 April 1554 Lowe was replaced by John Fitzjames as vicar of Chew Magna. (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, 1, p.162, see below). 11 John White, aged 35, a secular cleric, appeared in St. John’s, Glastonbury on 29 March 1554 and confessed to have married Beatrice Hobbyn of Butleigh, spinster, and was deprived of the living. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.6r). 12 William Jenyns was presented as rector of Tolland following the deprivation of the last rector, Giles Bald,* presented 15 April 1553. (C.P.R., Edward VI, 5, p.275, see above).

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10 April 1554. Hugh Syddenham,13 clerk, LL.B., to the rectory of the parish church of Currye Mallett. (1, p.382). 17 April 1554. Thomas Gill,14 clerk, to the rectory of Cloweswouth. (1, p.38). 18 April 1554. John Tytherley,*15 clerk, to the rectory of Hatche Beacham. (1, p.44). 23 April 1554. Walter Thomas,* priest, to the parish church of Trent, void by the deprivation of the last rector.16 (1, p.276). 28 April 1554. John Fitzjames,17 clerk, to the vicarage of Chewe [Chew Magna] with the chapel of Dundre. (1, p.162). 30 April 1554. James Bounde, clerk, to the vicarage of Wellyngton with the chapel of Buckland annexed to the same.18 (1, p.43). 2 May 1554. Lawrence Tucker,19 clerk, to the vicarage of Midleswey [Middlezoy]. (1,

p.42).

2 May 1554. Thomas Jurye, clerk, M.A., to the parish church of Strete with the chapel of Walton annexed, void by the deprivation of the last incumbent.20 (1, p.385).

13 Hugh Sydenham was presented as rector of Curry Mallet following the deprivation of the last rector, John Walshe, instituted in 1548, deprived 29 May 1554. (C.C.E.d.; Weaver, p.350). John Walshe, aged 57, rector of Curry Mallet and vicar of Fivehead, had confessed to have married ‘Dorcas Brooke now dead’ and then married Margaret Clawse ‘18 years old’ in Fivehead church 5 years previously. He was deprived of both benefices in the parish church of Ilminster on Friday 6 April 1554. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.12r). 14 Thomas Gyll was presented as rector of Closworth following the deprivation of the last rector, John Cribb,* presented 10 February 1550. (C.P.R., Edward VI, 3, p. 203, see footnote above). John Crybbe, aged 63, appeared in Queen Camel parish church on 10 April 1554 and confessed to have married Alice Slade, spinster, two years previously, and was deprived of the benefice. He and Alice agreed to be divorced and he was ordered to perform penance. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.15r,16r,17v). 15 Previously, on 6 April 1554, Thomas Locke, aged 40, vicar of Ilminster and rector of Hatch Beauchamp,* had confessed in Ilminster parish church before John Cottrell, archdeacon, and Bartholomew Rugge, registrar, that he had married Joan Hawker, spinster, five years before. He was deprived of both benefices and suspended from ministering the sacraments. Thomas and Joan agreed to separate and divorce. Thomas was ordered to do penance for religious on 16 April in Wells cathedral. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.12r). C.C.E.d. does not give that Thomas Locke was rector of Hatch Beauchamp but stated that he was deprived

• f his Ilminster living in 1554, and that Richard Kyste was instituted rector of Hatch Beauchamp on 31 July
• 1554. See C.P.R., Philip and Mary, 1, p.359, below.

16 Emery Tuckfelde,* rector of Trent, was charged with contumacy, deprived of the benefice and suspended from celebrating divine service in April 1554. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.15v). He had been instituted

• n 22 Jan. 1543. (Weaver, p.201).

17 John Fitzjames was presented as vicar of Chew Magna, the previous incumbent, John Lowthe, being deprived of his living. (C.P.R., Edward VI, 5, p.41, see footnote above). 18 Previously, John Cardmaker alias Taylor, prebendary of Combe VI, chancellor of the cathedral and vicar of Wellington,* had appeared in Wells cathedral before John A’Burgeynye, and ordered to appear again there on 15 April. Later, Alice Taylor, the mother of John Taylor, deposed that John had married Katherine Testwood, widow, and by her had three children; that they had cohabited and had conjugal rights ‘in public view and knowlege’. On 18 April 1554 ‘in the place of justice in Wells cathedral’, the judges (John Cottrell, William Bowerman and Robert Elyott) pronounced that John Cardmaker alias Taylor was charged with contumacy, deprived of his livings and suspended from celebrating divine service. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, ff.4v,18v,26r,27r). C.C.E.d. gives that John Cardmaker was deprived of his chancellorship on 30 April 1554; and of his prebend on 15 May 1554. 19 Lawrence Tucker was presented as vicar of Middlezoy following the deprivation of the last vicar. Thomas Fox,* A.B. instituted 25 Sept. 1515, is named as a previous incumbent. (Weaver, p.143). 20 Previously, on 15 April 1554, John Best,* prebendary of Wedmore IV, rector of Street and vicar of the chapel of Walton, had appeared before John A’Burgeynye in Wells cathedral and had been deprived of the livings and suspended from celebrating divine service. He was charged with contumacy on 18 April. It was

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2 May 1554. William Wyther, clerk, to the vicarage of Butteley with the chapel of Bolstonboroughe.21 (1, p.42). 10 May 1554. John Raye,* clerk, to the rectory of Whythehall [in Ilchester].22 (1, p.358). 11 May 1554. Christopher Wylson,23 clerk, to the vicarage of Pawlet. (1, p.358). 26 May 1554. Robert Bruce,* clerk, to the vicarage of Morelynche.24 (1, p.40). 26 May 1554. John David,25 clerk, to the vicarage of Kewstocke. (1, p.40). 1 June 1554. Richard Edon,26 clerk, S.T.B., to the parish church of Northpetherton. (1,

p.151).

5 June 1554. Gilbert Saunder,27 clerk, to the rectory of Thorne Tyffyn [Thorne Coffin]. (1,

p.40).

2 July 1554. Richard Kyste,28 clerk, to the rectory of Hachebecham. (1, p.359). 1 and 2 Philip and Mary. (25 July 1554 to 5 July 1555). (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, Vol. 2). 14 October 1554. Presentation of John Cresse,*29 clerk, to the rectory or chapel of Wythall [in Ilchester]. (2. p.252). 23 October 1554. Henry Dunscombe,*30 clerk, to the vicarage of Nunhedd. (2, p.252). 25 October 1554, Roger Nichols,31 clerk, to the vicarage of Compton Dando. (2. p.254).

also deposed that he had three children by Elizabeth Somer and cohabited; ‘a notorious and scandalous affair in public view and knowledge’. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, ff.4v,18v,26r,27r). 21 Before this presentation John Whyte,* aged 35, vicar of Butleigh, secular cleric, confessed to have married Beatrice Hoskyn of Butleigh, spinster, and was deprived of his living in April 1554. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.6r). 22 Whitehall chapel in Ilchester is not in C.C.E.d.. 23 Christopher Wylson was presented as vicar of Pawlett, following the deprivation of Humfry Dun (Donne), instituted 28 Mar. 1545, deprived 26 May 1554. (C.C.E.d.; Weaver, p. 159). On 16 April 1554 in Wells cathedral Humphry Donne had professed ‘perpetual chastity in the presence of Edith Blower his pretended wife’, they agreed to separate and he was ordered to perform penance on the next Sunday. The margin of the case record is marked ‘dead’. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.20r). 24 Previously Nicholas Mason,* vicar of Moorlinch, had appeared as a defendant in the cases against married clergy held in April 1554. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.6v). No details because of illegibility of text. 25 John David (Davies) was presented as perpetual vicar of Kewstoke, following the deprivation of the last vicar. Thomas Dawks*, the last listed vicar, had been instituted on 28 June 1542. (C.C.E.d.; Weaver, p.115). 26 Richard Edon was presented as vicar of North Petherton, following the deprivation of John Wylliam alias Rose,* instituted 2 May 1546. (Weaver, p.415). 27 Gilbert Saunder was presented as rector of Thorne Coffin, following the deprivation of Bartholomew Storre,* presented 10 Mar. 1552 (C.P.R., Edward VI, 4, p.436, above). Storre was deprived on 16 April 1554 after confessing to have married Christine Lane, spinster, three years previously, and ordered to perform penance on the next Sunday. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, ff. 16v,17v). 28 Richard Kyste was the second of two rectors to be presented to Hatch Beauchamp following the deprivation of Thomas Locke in April 1554. See presentation of John Tytherley on 18 April 1554, above. 29 A John Cresse was deprived of Weston Bampfylde rectory on 5 Oct. 1554, and of Sutton Montague rectory on 24 Oct. 1554. (C.C.E.d.). Clergy who were pardoned of their marital indiscretions could not return to their previous parish(es) but could be re-instated in another parish. Perhaps John Cresse was one

• f those.

30 The previous incumbent, Thomas Mychell*, came before a hearing in Wells cathedral on 19 April 1554 and ‘with Christine Corden his pretended wife’ consented to divorce and separation. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.29r). The identity of Mychell as vicar of Nynehead comes from a list of deprived and divorced clergy in 1554 in the diocese of Bath and Wells. (S.H.C., D/D/ca/18, f.442).

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25 November 1554. John Wake, clerk. to the vicarage of Wendon. (2, p.253). 17 January 1555. George Jeffrey,* clerk, to the vicarage of Mochelney. (2, p.253). 19 January 1555. William Horewood, clerk, to the rectory of Shypton Beacham.32 (2,

p.253).

2 and 3 Philip and Mary. (25 July 1555 to 5 July 1556). (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, Vol. 3). 16 September 1555. Presentation of Giles Seinbarb, clerk, to the rectory of Chylton [Chilton Cantelo], void by resignation. (3 p.216). 10 November1555. Robert Huccham,* clerk, to the rectory of Whythall [in Ilchester]. (3,

p.110).

28 November 1555. John Pollard, clerk, to the perpetual rectory of Corton [Corton Denham], void by the death of the last incumbent and in the crown’s hands by the minority of the heir of Peter Compton, deceased.33 (3, p.101). 19 April 1556. William Sturton,* clerk, to the vicarage of Stalles [St. Mary de Stalls, Bath], with the chapel of Widcombe annexed. (3, p.110). 19 April 1556. Nicholas Keman, clerk, to the vicarage of Lynge alias Westlenge. (3, p.110). 12 May 1556. William Dovell,34 clerk, to the vicarage of the parish church of St. Mary Magdalene, Taunton, void by the death of the last incumbent. (3, p.18). 3 and 4 Philip and Mary. (25 July 1556 to 5 July 1557). (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, Vol. 3). 28 August 1556. Presentation of William Goode,* clerke, to the vicarage of Mere. (3,

p.500).

5 November 1556. William Rawlyns, clerk, to the rectory of Corton [Corton Denham]. (3,

p.367).

27 January 1557. John Rogers, clerk, to the vicarage of Mere. (3, p.366). 20 June 1557. John Gupphill, clerk, to the vicarage of Mochelney. (3, p.365). 2 July 1557. John Baker, clerk, to the vicarage of Kewstocke, (3, p.365). 3 and 5 Philip and Mary. (6 July 1557 to 24 July 1558). (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, Vol. 4). 23 July 1557. Presentation of John Clerke, clerk, to the rectory of Trente. (4, p.205). 4 and 5 Philip and Mary. (25 July 1557 to 5 July 1558). (C.P.R., Philip and Mary, Vol. 4). 27 August 1557. Presentation of John Bullingham, clerk, to the vicarage of Creche [Creech St. Michael]. (4, p.248).

31 The previous incumbent, Edward Broke, aged 53, secular cleric, came before a hearing in Wells cathedral in April 1554 and confessed to have married Agnes Hunte, spinster, who had since died. He was deprived of his living and suspended from celebrating divine service. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.24r). 32 Queen Mary was the patron because of the minority of Edward Seymour. Sir John Saymour had been the previous patron. The previous rector, Thomas Rawe, instituted 26 July 1532, had resigned. (Weaver, p.433). 33 A previous incumbent of Corton Denham, Roger Coxe, aged 56, secular cleric, had appeared at a hearing on 10 April 1554 before Robert Elliott in Queen Camel parish church, and confessed to have married Joan Saye, spinster, two years previously. He was suspended from celebrating divine service. (S.H.C., D/D/vc/66, f.15r). 34 William Donell. (C.C.E.d.).

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24 September 1557. John Angell, clerk, one of the chaplains of the king and queen’s chapel, to the hospital of St. Katherine in Bedmyster, void by the death of William Clerke,

(4, p.143).

30 October 1557. Robert Ellyott, clerk, LL.B., to the rectory of Trente. (4, 124). 18 November 1557. Nicholas Mason, clerk, to the vicarage of Bridgewater. (4, p.356). 18 December 1557. William Horwood,* clerk, to the rectory of Hachebeacham. (4, p.247). 17 March 1558. John David,35 clerk, to the rectory of Uphill. (4, 246). 21 March 1558. John Cresse,* clerk, to the rectory of Loxton. (4, p.246). 21 May 1558. John Barkeley, clerk, to the rectory of Chilton [Chilton Cantelo]. (4, p.356). 9 July 1558. Emery Tuckfeld,* clerk, to the rectory of Crewkern. (4, p.248). 5 and 6 Philip and Mary. (25 July 1558 to 17 November 1558] No presentations. 1 Elizabeth. (17 November 1558 to 16 November 1559). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 1). 4 March 1559. Presentation of Henry Corbett, clerk, to the vicarage of Worle. (1, p.123). 19 June 1559. John Robyns, clerk, to the rectory of Worstocke.36 (1, p.122). 13 October 1559. Henry Dunscombe,* clerk, to the vicarage of Wellyngton with the chapel of [West] Buckland. (1, p.124). 2 Elizabeth. (17 November 1559 to 16 November 1560). (Elizabeth I, Vol. 1). 2 January 1560. Presentation of Thomas Smythe, clerk, to the prebend of Lytton in Wells

• Cathedral. (1, p.267).

29 January 1560. Nicholas Haughton,* clerk, to the prebend of Whytelakington in Wells

• Cathedral. (1, p.267).

20 February 1560. John Batte, priest, to the rectory of Bledon, void by death of Roger Edgeworth,* clerk. (1, p.339). 11 March 1560. Thomas Maister37, clerk, to the rectory of Chilton [Chilton Cantelo]. (1,

p.269).

22 March 1560. Griffith Williams, clerk, to the prebend of Combe VIII in Wells

• Cathedral. (1, p.268).

9 April 1560. Robert Plampton, clerk, to the vicarage of Yevyll. (1, p.268). 21 May 1560. William Rydeowte, clerk, to the rectory of Yevelchester. (1, p.267). 4 June 1560. Robert Ricardes,* priest, to the perpetual vicarage of Easte Brent, void by

• death. (1, p.322).

7 August 1560. Martin Levassher, clerk, to the vicarage of Kylton. (1, p.268). 10 October 1560. William Woodrofe, clerk, to the church of Lideard Lawrence, void by the cession of Edward Crackford.38 (1, p.430). 3 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1560 to 16 November 1561). (Elizabeth I, Vol. 2).

35 Johannes Davyd instituted as perpetual vicar of Uphill, 13 June 1554; resigned 17 Nov. 1557. (C.C.E.d.). 36 North Stoke, (C.C.E.d.). 37 Thomas Masters, instituted as rector of Chilton Cantelo on17 May 1560. (C.C.E.d.). 38 Edward Stratford, rector of Lydiard St. Lawrence, cession 17 Jan. 1561. (C.C.E.d.).

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30 December 1560. Presentation of George Powes,* clerk, to the rectory or free chapel of Whythall [in Ilchester]. (2, p.209). 3 March 1561. John Huntington, minister of the Divine Word, to the rectory of Streate with the chapel of Walton, void by the promotion of John Best* to the bishopric of

• Carlisle39. (2, p.2).

16 April 1561. Thomas Grenewaye,* S.T.B., to the mastership of the hospital of the poor [of St. John the Baptist] of Bath with St. Michael’s chapel annexed thereto. (2, p.25). 31 May 1561. John Wydeat, clerk, to the rectory of Wynesford. (2, p.211). 8 July 1561. William Danyell, clerk, to the rcctory of Ubley, void by death. (2, p.84). 11 July 1561. Edward Bennett, clerk, to the vicarage of Mylton Clevedon. (2,C.P.R., C.P.R.,

p.85).

23 October 1561. Thomas Wylliams, clerk, to the vicarage of Mynhed. (2, p.86). 3 November 1561. Thomas Wyllyams, clerk, to the vicarage of Merston. (2, p85). 4 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1561 to 16 November 1562). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 2). 12 February 1562. Presentation of John Bygges, clerk, to the rectory of Standerwycke. (2,

p.375).

13 June 1562. John Acanthinn,* clerk, to the fourth part of a prebend in Wells

• Cathedral40. (2, p.416).

26 August 1562. John Louthe,* LL.B., to the mastership of St. John the Baptist of the hospital of the poor of Bath with St. Michael’s chapel annexed thereto. (2, p.269). 22 September 1562. William Marten, clerk, to the rectory of Rimpton. (2, p.242). 16 November 1562. Robert Watkyns, clerk, to the vicarage of Carehampton. (2, p.342). 5 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1562 to 16 November 1563). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 2). 26 May 1563. Presentation of Thomas Williams, clerk, to the vicarage of Olde Cleve with the chapel of Leigh. (2, p.480). 6 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1563 to 16 November 1564). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 3). 12 May 1564. Presentation of Thomas Muddford, clerk, to the vicarage of Nynehedd. (3,

p.145).

19 May 1564. Sampson Newton,* clerk. to the perpetual vicarage of Chewe Magna with the Chapel of Dundie annexed, void by deprivation. (3, p.174). 10 June 1564. Arthur Sawle, M.A., to the rectory of Ubley. (3, p.146). 17 June 1564. Henry Adams, clerk, to the vicarage of Stalles. (3, p.146). 16 July 1564. Thomas Geste,* clerk, to the rectory of Candell Purs [Purse Caundle, Dors.]. (3, p.146). 7 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1564 to 16 November 1565). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 3). 19 March 1565. Presentation of William Jones, clerk, to the vicarage of Tollour Porcorum, [Dors.] void by death. (3, p.293).

39 John Best was consecrated as Bishop of Carlisle on 2 March 1561. 40 The clerk of the original patent roll appears to have made a mistake. Of the 49 prebends in Wells Cathedral four were attached to Wedmore, numbered Wedmore II to Wedmore V. A footnote in the Calendar states ‘He held the prebend of Wedmore IV. Le Neve Fasti Eccelesia Anglicanae, Vol. 1, p.185’.

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19 March 1565. Edward Germyn,* clerk, to the vicarage of Branford Speke [Brampford Speke, Dev.]. (3, p.293). 2 April 1565. Peter Panchard,* clerk, to the vicarage of Mylton Clifton. (3, p.293). 16 April 1565. John Bridgewater, clerk, to the rectory of Porlock. (3, p.295). 17 June 1565. William Piers,* clerk, to the vicarage of Kyngesbrompton [Brompton Regis]. (3, p.294). 18 June 1565. Stephen Beyttan,* clerk, to the rectory of Pryston. (3, p.294). 8 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1565 to 16 November 1566). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 3). 8 May 1566. Presentation of Roger Jones, clerk, to the vicarage of Yevyll. (3, p.527). 20 July 1566. Stephen Nelson, clerk, to the rectory of Combesflory. (3, p.528). 26 August 1566. Robert Lowghe to the vicarage of Tyntenhull. (3, p.487). 10 September 1566. William Jones, clerk, to the vicarage of Yevyll. (3, p.526). 10 October 1566. Philip Tylney, clerk, to the rectory of Pryston, void by resignation. (3,

p.486).

14 November 1566. Andrew Jeffry, clerk, to the rectory of Tolland, void by death. (3,

p.487).

9 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1566 to 16 November 1567). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 4). 25 July 1567. Presentation of William Hutton, clerk, to the vicarage of Merston [Marston Magna], void by death. (4, p.27). 15 August 1567. Peter Panchard,* clerk, to the rectory of Nynehedd, void by resignation.41 (4, p.28). 23 August 1567. Richard Marshall, clerk, to the vicarage of Mylton Clevedon, void by

• resignation. (4, p.28).

10 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1567 to 16 November 1568). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 4). 8 January 1568. Presentation of William Darrell, clerk, to the rectory of Kyngweston. (4,

p.217).

29 January 1568. John Walsall,* B.A., to the rectory of Corton [Corton Denham], void by

• death. (4, p.217).

13 May 1568. Henry Bonde, clerk, to the vicarage of Lenge alias Westlenge, void by

• death. (4, p.217).

7 July 1568. Edward Powton,* clerk, to the vicarage of Southstoke. (4, p.215). 11 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1568 to 16 November 1567). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 4). No presentations. 12 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1569 to 16 November 1570). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 5). 30 January 1570. Presentation of Robert Wolfall,* clerk, to the vicarage of Westeharptre, void by resignation.42 (5, p.58). 3 March 1570. William Lypestone, clerk, to the rectory of Reddington. (5, p.58).

41 Thomas Mudford, perpetual vicar of Nynehead, resigned on 22 Aug. 1567. (C.C.E.d.). 42 William Butcher, perpetual vicar of West Harptree, resigned 3 Mar. 1570, (C.C.E.d.).

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30 March. 1570. Paul Methwyne, M.A. to the vicarage of Kewstock, void by death.43 (5,

p.61).

9 June 1570. Henry Bedell, M.A. to the prebend and rectory of Tymberscombe in Wells Cathedral, void by lapse. (5, p.59). 9 June 1570. Richard Gace, clerk, to the rectory of Walcott, Bath, void by death.44 (5, p.59). 16 September 1570. William Forthe, clerk, to the rectory of Priston, void by death. (5,

p.61).

7 November 1570. Anthony Middleton, clerk, to the vicarage of Nynehedd, void by resignation.45 (5, p.62). 13 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1570 to 16 November 1571). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 5). 27 November 1570. Presentation of Edward Threlkeld, D.C.L., to the perpetual vicarage

• f Chewton with the chapels of Enborowe, Eston Major, Faringdon and Palton annexed,

void by lapse. (5, p.209). 24 January 1571. Thomas Baillie,* S.T.B, to the rectory of Ivelton, void by lapse.46 (5,

p.209).

1 February1571. Giles Hidgecock, clerk, to the rectory of Hardington, [Hardington Mandeville] void by death.47 (5, p.187). 12 April 1571. George Johnston, clerk, to the rectory of Tyntenhull, void by death.48 (5,

p.188).

14 May 1571. Griffin Curtes, literate, to the office of master or warden of the hospital or house of St. Mary Magdalen in Holloway next Bath, void by death. (5, p.187). 21 June 1571. Richard Cove,49 B.A., to the vicarage of Southstoke. (5, p.189). 29 June 1571. Thomas Wetherell,* clerk, to the rectory of Rympton. (5, p.188). 2 July 1571. Edward Croftes, M.A., to the rectory of Wythycombe, void by death.50 (5,

p.187).

27 October 1571. Richard Coxe,*51 clerk, to the rectory of Priston, void by resignation.52

(5, p.193).

7 November 1571. James Fautherneald,* clerk, to the vicarage of Greneborough [Barrow Gurney?]. (5, p.193). 14 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1571 to 16 November 1572). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 5). 23 January 1572. Presentation of John Symons, clerk, to the rectory of Chilton [Chilton Cantelo], void by death.53 (5, p.415). 15 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1572 to 16 November 1573). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 6).

43 John Baker, perpetual vicar of Kewstoke, natural death 5 Apr. 1570. (C.C.E.d.). 44 Richard Macye, rector of Walcot, natural dearth 27 June 1570. (C.C.E.d.). 45 Possibly the resignation of Peter Panchard,* presented 15 Aug. 1567; see above. 46 Giles Caple, rector of Yeovilton, 4 May 1554 to 26 Aug. 1570. (C.C.E.d.). 47 Robert Hawkens, rector of Hardington Mandeville, 22 Mar. 1568 to 8 Oct. 1571. (C.C.E.d.). 48 Robert Loughe, rector of Tintinhull, 26 Sept. 1566 to 3 Apr. 1571. (C.C.E.d.). 49 Richard Cone, perpetual vicar of South Stoke, 1571-95. (C.C.E.d.). 50 Robert Watkins, rector of Withycombe, death 10 July 1571. (C.C.E.d.). 51 Richard Cove, rector of Priston, from 1571 until his deprivation on 12 Feb. 1573. (C.C.E.d.). 52 Philip Tilney, rector of Priston, resigned 3 Oct. 1570. (C.C.E.d.). 53 John Barckley, rector of Chilton Cantelo, death 5 Mar. 1572. (C.C.E.d.).

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17 Dec. 1572. Presentation of William Bele,* clerk, M.A., to the prebend and rectory of Shalford54 in Wells Cathedral. (6, p.136). 17 April 1573. George Swankin, clerk, to the vicarage of Pawlett, void by death.55 (6,

p.136).

15 June 1573. Thomas Price, clerk, LL.B. to the perpetual vicarage of Yatton with the chapel of Kene thereto annexed, by lapse of time void, and in the Queen’s gift for this

• turn. (6, p.95).

16 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1573 to 16 November 1574). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 6). 8 March 1574. Presentation of Thomas Wetherhed,* clerk, chaplain of the lord keeper of the great seal, to the rectory of Bageworthe. (6, p.315). 22 May 1574. William Mascall, clerk, to the rectory of Lucombe, void by resignation.56

(6, p.345).

17 June 1574. Justinian Lancaster, clerk, Archdeacon of Taunton, to the perpetual vicarage of Yatton. (6, p.267). 22 June 1574, Henry Maundefeld, clerk, to the rectory of Alford, void by death.57 (6,

p.348).

29 June 1574, John Bartley, clerk, to the rectory of Chylton [Chilton Cantelo], void by deprivation.58 (6, p.348). 16 July 1574. Thurston Shawe,* clerke, to the rectory of Mouncton, alias Westmouncton.

(6, p.286).

23 October 1574. John Hurman, clerk, to the vicarage of Mochelney, void by death. (6,

p.348).

17 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1574 to 16 November 1575). C66/1126. (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol.

6).

5 February1575. Presentation of John Wigwood, clerk, to the rectory of Lynnington, in the Queen’s gift by the minority of William Rowsewell, her ward.59 (6, p.459). 8 February1575. Richard Spicer, M.A., to the rectory of Corton [Corton Denham], void by resignation.60 (6, p.421). 8 February1575. John Lancaster, clerk, B.A., to the rectory of Muncketon alias

• Westmuncketon. (6, p.485).

14 February1575. Confirmation of the presentation by the Court of Wards of John Woulton,* clerk, to the rectory of Spaxton, and of his institution and induction thereto. (6,

p.521). 54 Shalford, Essex, in the diocese of London. 55 Ralph Parker, perpetual vicar of Pawlett, death 23 July 1573. (C.C.E.d.). 56 John Bridgewater, rector of Luccombe, resigned 19 June 1574. (C.C.E.d.). 57 Robert Crocker, rector of Alford, death 16 June 1574. (C.C.E.d.). 58 John Symons rector of Chilton Cantelo, deprived 5 Mar. 1575. (C.C.E.d.). 59 On 15 May 1564 William Rosewell, Solicitor General, William Rosewell his father, Thomas Rosewell

• f Dunkerton, William Smythes of Wyke [Champflower], and Henry Dale of Yatton were granted the

reversion and rents of lands in Limington leased by Henry late Duke of Suffolk, attainted by treason, the manor of Limington and the advowson of the Rectory of Limington. On 23 Nov. 1581 William, son and heir of William the Solicitor General, of Loxton, ‘also brother and heir of Parry Rowswell, lately deceased within age’ having attained the age of 21 years, received a licence ‘to enter upon his lands’. (C.P.R., 1563- 66, p.107; 1580-82, p.261). 60 The previous presentation to Corton Denham was of John Walsall on 29 June 1568; see above.

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4 March 1575. Lawrence Byam, clerk, to the rectory of Luckom, void by resignation.61 (6,

p.422).

23 April 1575. Thomas Jones, clerk, M.A., to the perpetual vicarage of Mawdelen, Bath62, void by the death of William Dovell. (6, p.554). 25 July 1575. Thomas Briton, clerk, to the rectory of Priston, void by death.63 (6, p.431). 13 September 1575. Francis Willis of Oxford University, M.A., to the canonry or prebend in Bristol Cathedral, void by the death of Thomas Silke.*64 (6, p.469). 23 September 1575. James Deacon, clerk, to the rectory of Burnett, void by lapse. (6,

p.432).

18 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1575 to 16 November 1576). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 7). 16 March 1576. Presentation of John Woolton,* clerk, to the rectory of Spaxton, void and in the Queen’s gift by lapse. (7, p.68). 30 May 1576. Robert Jackson, clerk, to the vicarage of Lenge alias Westlenge. (7, p.146). 19 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1576 to 16 November 1577). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 7). 27 March 1577. Presentation of William Bolton, clerk, to the rectory of Pryston. (7, p.250). 5 April 1577. Toby Walkewooke alias Walkewood, M.A. to the rectory of Lymmington, void by the death of John Wigwoode and in the Queen’s gift by the minority of William

• Roosewell. (7, p.393).

23 Aug. 1577. Thomas Arrundell, clerk, to the rectory of [West] Bagborough, void by

• lapse. (7, p.253).

20 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1577 to 16 November 1578). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 7). 23 January 1578. Presentation of Meredith Hanmer,* M.A., to the rectory of Hunspill, and in the Queen’s gift by the minority of William [Bourchier], earl of Bath. (7, p.541). 2 April 1578. Simon Canam,* M.A., to the rectory of Norton Fitzwarren, void by death65 and in the Queen’s gift by the minority of William, earl of Bath, her ward.66 (7, p.436). 21 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1578 to 16 November 1579). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 8). 2 May 1579. Presentation of Geoffrey Downes,* M. A., to the rectory of Spaxton. By the approval of the Bishop of Salisbury. (8. p.96). 10 May 1579. Cadwalleder ap Price, to the rectory of West Camel. (8, p.103). 10 July 1579. Paul Methewyn, M.A., to the vicarage of Kewstoke, void by resignation. (8,

p.103).

24 October 1579. Hugh Williams, to the vicarage of Lyng, void by resignation.67 (8, p.106).

61 William Mascall, rector of Luccombe, resigned 10 Mar. 1575. (C.C.E.d.). 62 This appears to be an error for St. Mary Magdelene, Taunton. C.C.E.d. records William Donell as vicar and perpetual vicar of St. Mary Magdelene, Taunton, and gives the date of his death as 7 Dec. 1575, eight months after the letters patent date for Thomas Jone’s presentation. 63 Roger Nicholas had been instituted as rector of Priston on 12 Feb. 1573. (C.C.E.d.). 64 The Patent Roll incorrectly ascribes this entry to the Diocese of Bath and Wells. 65 Thomas Gennings, rector of Norton Fitzwarren, natural death 1 Feb. 1578 or 10 May 1578. (C.C.E.d.). 66 William Bourchier was born in 1557 becoming the fourth earl of Bath on the death of his father on 10

• Feb. 1561. (G.E.C[ockayne], The Complete Peerage, ii, 17).

67 Robert Jackson, perpetual vicar of Lyng, resigned 6 Nov. 1579. (C.C.E.d.).

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22 Elizabeth. (17 November 1579 to 16 November 1580). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 8). 26 November 1579. Presentation of Swithin Samborne, M.A., to the rectory of Timsbury, void by resignation.68 (8, p.286). 12 March 1580. Grant to William Powell, S.T.B., of the fourth canonry or prebend of Wedmore in Wells Cathedral (8, p.291). 1 April 1580. John Clyfton to the rectory of Elworthy, void by death.69 (8, p.291). 13 July 1580. Walter Jones to the rectory of Walcot. (8, p.292). 24 September 1580. William Banner to the prebend of Cudworth in Wells Cathedral and the rectory thereof with the chapel of Knole St. Giles, void by lapse. (8, p.294). 4 October 1580. Thomas Sheward, M.A., to the vicarage of Yeovil, void by resignation.70

(8, p.295).

3 November 1580. Henry Sotherton, M.A., to the vicarage of West Harptree. (8, p.296). 23 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1580 to 16 November 1581). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 9). 9 February 1581. Presentation of Thomas Wagstaff, M.A., to the rectory of Porlock, void by death.71 (9, p.125). 11 February 1581. Nicholas Grene* to the rectory of Marksbury. (9, p.125). 1 May 1581. Thomas Jones, M.A.,72 to the rectory of Porlock, void by resignation.73 (9,

p.122).

24 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1581 to 16 November 1582). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 9). 30 January 1582. Presentation of Paul Methwin,* to the vicarage of Worle; (sede vacante). (9, p.225). 9 March 1582. Bartholomew Clerke,* D.C.L., official principal of the Arches Court to the Archdeaconry of Wells, void by the death of John Rugg; (sede vacante). (9, p.190). 16 March 1582. Richard Clement, to the vicarage of Bridgwater, Canterbury dios. (sic).

(9, p.229).

7 May 1582. Nicholas Whitalk to the rectory of Kingsdon, void by lapse. (9, p.168). 10 May 1582. Paul Methwyn, M.A. to the perpetual vicarage of the parish of St. Cuthbert in Wells, void by lapse. (9, p.168). 12 May 1582. John Printofte alias Printer to the vicarage of Worle; (sede vacante). (9,

p.229).

24 June 1582. Paul Methwin, to the vicarage of Kewstoke; (sede vacante). (9, p.227). 25 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1582 to 16 November 1583). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 286). 24 November 1582. Presentation of Thomas Cooke,* M.A., to the perpetual vicarage of East Brent; void by the resignation of James Cottyngton, S.T.P., and in the queen’s gift by reason of the voidance of the see pleno jure. (286, p.153).

68 Richard Shefford (Sheppard), rector of Timsbury, resigned 23 Dec. 1579. (C.C.E.d.). 69 Thomas Standish, rector of Elworthy, death 24 Mar. 1580. (C.C.E.d.). 70 Roger Jones, perpetual vicar of Yeovil, resigned 11 Oct. 1580. (C.C.E.d.). 71 Thomas Washington, rector of Porlock, death 13 Feb. 1581, (C.C.E.d.). 72 William Jones instituted as rector to Porlock on 6 May 1581. (C.C.E.d.). 73 Thomas Wagstaff, rector of Porlock, resigned 6 May 1581. (C.C.E.d.). He had been presented just three months previously, see 9 Feb. 1581, above.

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26 January 1583. Roderick Llywellyn, clerk, to the rectory of North Stoke, (sede vacante); void by death. (286, p.30). 1 February 1583. Robert Newman, M.A., to the prebend and rectory of Cudworth, with the annexed chapel of Knowle St. Giles in Wells Cathedral, (sede vacante); void by resignation.74 (286, p.33). 4 February 1583. Thomas Price, clerk, to the prebend and rectory of Shalford in Wells cathedral, (sede vacante); void by death.75 (286, p.35). 1 March 1583. William Hinckes, clerk, to the rectory of Laverton, (sede vacante); void by resignation.76 (286, p.36). 7 June 1583. James Bysse, clerk, M.A., to the prebend of Warminster alias Luxfield in Wells cathedral, (sede vacante); void by death.77 (286, p.35). 20 June 1583. Thomas Drope, M.A., to the prebend and rectory of Barton St. David in Wells cathedral, (sede vacante); void by death.78 (286, p.38). 22 June 1583. Simon Hill, clerk, to the rectory of Rodney Stoke, (sede vacante); void by resignation.79 p.39). 22 June 1583. Richard Powghnell,* clerk, to the rectory of Stratton on the Fosse, (sede vacante); void by death. (286, p.39). 15 July 1583. James Cottington, S.T.P., to the precentorship in the cathedral of Bath and Wells, (sede vacante); void by the death of George Carewe. (286, p.70). 22 September 1583. James Cottington, S.T.P., to the prebend of Combe Tenth in Wells cathedral, (sede vacante); void by resignation. (286, p. 40). 5 October 1583. Francis Sponer, clerk, graduate of Cambridge university, to the perpetual rectory of Kilmington, (sede vacante); void by lapse of time, and in the queen’s gift on this occasion (hac unica vice). (286, p.70). 26 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1583 to 16 November 1584). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 287). 22 November 1583. Presentation of William Powell, S.T.P., to the prebend of Worminster, (sede vacante); void by death. (287, p.140). 24 November 1583. Samual Jennynges, to the Wedmore fourth prebend in Wells cathedral, (sede vacante); void by death.80 (287, p.1). 3 January 1584. William Woolton to the rectory or parish church of Spaxton, (sede vacante); void and in the queen’s gift by royal prerogative. (287, p. 24). 27 February 1584. Anthony Awberye, M.A.,81 to the vicarage of Evercreech with the chapel of Chesterblade annexed, void by lapse. (287, p.143).

74 John Lancaster, installed to the prebend of Cudworth 8 June 1582; resigned 30 April 1583. (C.C.E.d.). 75 C.C.E.d. has Thomas Price instituted to the prebend of Shalford on 2 Jan. 1571; succeeded by William Stone, instituted 1 July 1583, installed 17 July 1583. There appears to have been a mistake in the calendar. 76 John Huntinton, rector of Laverton, resigned 2 Mar. 1583. (C.C.E.d.). 77 C.C.E.d. has Lawrence Bodley resigning from the prebend of Warminster, 11 June 1583 and 22 June 1583. 78 William Horewoode, collated to the prebend of Barton St. David 30 Dec. 1557. Succeeded by Thomas

• Drope. No death date given for Horwoode. (C.C.E.d.).

79 Thomas More, rector of Rodney Stoke, resigned 29 June 1583. (C.C.E.d.). 80 William Powell was presented to the Wedmore IV prebend on 12 Mar. 1580; see above. He remained in

• ffice until his death in 1614. (C.C.E.d.).

81 Arthurus Awbry instituted 19 Feb. 1584. (C.C.E.d.).

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9 March 1584. William Powell, S.T.P., to the archdeaconry of Bath in Bath [recte Wells] cathedral (sede vacante); void by the resignation of Tobias Matthewe, S.T.P., now dean of

• Durham. (287, p.24).

24 April 1584. Thomas Barrett, archdeacon of Exeter, to the rectory of Spaxton, (sede vacante); void and in the queen’s gift by prerogative right or in some other way. (287,

p.151).

27 April 1584. Philip Bysse, S.T.P., to the archdeaconry of Taunton and the prebend of Milverton First in the cathedral of Wells annexed, (sede vacante); void de jure or in some

• ther way and in the queen’s gift by right of royal prerogative. (287, p.153).

12 May 1584. Justinian Lancaster, B.A., to the prebend of Wanstrow in Wells cathedral, (sede vacante); void by cession or in some other lawful manner. (287, p.143). 14 May 1584. Richard B[e]wshine, M.A., to the rectory of Standerwick, (sede vacante); void by resignation.82 (287, p.143). 2 June 1584. Thomas Barker, M.A., to the prebend of Ashill in Wells cathedral, (sede vacante); void by death. (287, p.145). 2 June 1584, John Bourne, M.A., to the treasurership in Wells cathedral with the church

• r rectory of Martock, annexed, void by death, and in the queen’s gift by voidance of the

diocese of Bath and Wells: request that he be assigned to the customary stall in the choir

• f the cathedral. (287, p.182).

19 June 1584. James Cottyngton, S.T.P., to the rectory or parish church of Yeovilton, (sede vacante); void by death, and in the queen’s gift, the temporalities of the bishopric being in her hands. (287, p.22). 3 July 1584. John Borne,* M.A., to the prebend of Combe Thirteenth in Wells cathedral (sede vacante); void by resignation. (287, p.105). 10 July 1584. Robert Hardynge, to the vicarage of Worle, (sede vacante); void de jure.

p.106).

7 August 1584. William Barnes, queen’s chaplain, to the perpetual vicarage of the parish church of Congresbury, with the chapel of Wick St. Lawrence, (sede vacante); void by the promotion of John Long, S.T.P., to the archbishopric of Armagh in Ireland. (287, p.26). 27 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1584 to 16 November 1585). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 293). 15 February 1585. Presentation of John Herryott, clerk, to the rectory of Rownington [Runnington]; void by resignation. (293, p.158). 17 February 1585. John Penven, clerk, M.A., to the rectory of Culmyngton alias Kylmyngton; void and in the queen’s gift pleno jure. (293, p.68). 26 February 1585. Thomas Rede, clerk, to the vicarage of Wemdon; void by death. (293,

p.157).

1 May 1585. Edward Vaughan,* clerk, to the vicarage of Southstoke; void by resignation.

(293, p.157).

7 July 1585. Nicholas Browse, clerk, to the rectory of Mynhedd; void by death. p.155). 8 October 1585. William Mamston, clerk, to the rectory of Walcott; void by resignation.

(293, p.160).

28 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1585 to 16 November 1586). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 294).

82 John Bigge, rector of Standerwick, resigned 9 Dec. 1584. (C.C.E.d.).

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25 November 1585. Presentation of Henry Armestronge, clerk, to the rectory of Hardington; void by lapse or in some other lawful way. (294, p.15). 25 January 1586. Thomas Loscombe, clerk, to the rectory of Walcotte; void by resignation.83 (294, p.14). 23 March 1586. William Sulley,* clerk, to the vicarage of Wemdon; void by deprivation.

(294, p.9).

21 May 1586. Philip Bysse, S.T.P., to the rectory of Mouncketon alias West Mouncketon; void by deprivation or lapse of time or de jure, and in the queen’s gift by reason of the minority of the two daughters and co-heirs of Thomas Poulett, deceased, now the queen’s

• wards. (294, p.108).

30 May 1586. John Wynter,* clerk, to the rectory of Culve [Kilve]; void by lapse. (294,

p.11).

29 June 1586. Thomas Johnson, clerk, to the vicarage of Meere; void by resignation. (294,

p.13).

30 June 1586. William Baker, clerk, to the rectory of Cosington; void by lapse. (294, p.13). 2 August 1586. William Prior, clerk, to the rectory of Culve [Kilve]; void by lapse or in some other lawful way. (294, p.17). 16 September 1586. Thomas Bigges, clerk, to the rectory of Standerwick; void by death.84

(294, p.18).

14 November 1586. Hugh Lewis, clerk, to the vicarage of Cutcombe; void by death. (294,

p.18).

29 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1586 to 16 November 1587). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 295). 14 January 1587. Presentation of John Shewarde, clerk, M.A., to the church of Trent; void by resignation, of Henry Beaumont, clerk, S.T.B., and in the queen’s gift pleno jure. (295,

p.58).

27 May 1587. William Marler, clerk, to the rectory of Walcott; void by resignation.85 (295,

p.111).

14 November 1587. Philip Frye, clerk, to the church of Mouncton alias Westmouncton, lawfully void, and in the queen’s gift. (295, p.77). 30 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1587 to 16 November 1588). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 297). 12 October 1588. Presentation of Anthony Eglesfeild, M.A., preacher of the word of God, to the vicarage of Chuton [Chewton Mendip] and its annexed chapels;86 void by death,87 and in the queen’s gift plene jure. (297, p.119). 31 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1588 to 16 November 1589). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 300).

83 William Mamston had received a royal presentation to Walcot rectory just three months earlier on 8 October 1585, see above. There is no record of his resignation in C.C.E.d.. 84 Richard Bewshine had a royal presentation to Standerwick rectory on 14 May 1584, see above. There is no record of his death in C.C.E.d.. 85 Thomas Loscombe had received a royal presentation to Walcot rectory four months earlier on 25 January 1586, see above. There is no record of his resignation in C.C.E.d.. 86 The annexed chapels were Emborough, Farrington Gurney, Paulton and Ston Easton. 87 Edward Threlkeld, perpetual vicar of Chewton Mendip, natural death 8 Oct. 1588. (C.C.E.d.).

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10 December 1588. Presentation of John Brigges, clerk, to Netherstowe vicarage; void by

• lapse. (300, p.77).

3 May 1589. Thomas Pembridge, clerk, M.A., to Skylgate rectory; void by lapse. (300,

p.79).

3 May 1589. William Pymme, clerk, to Kylton vicarage, void by resignation.88 (300, p.79). 3 October 1589. Ralph Bradley, clerk, to Lamyat rectory, void by lapse. (300, p.82). 32 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1589 to 16 November 1590). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 301). 19 December 1589. Presentation of Hugh Piggott, clerk, B.A., to the vicarage of Bydsome [Biddisham]; void by death, and in the queen’s gift by prerogative right. (301,

p.21).

22 December 1589. Francis Godwyn, clerk, M.A., to the rectory of Porlock; void by

• death. (301, p.22).

3 J 1590. John Langthorne,* clerk, M.A., to the rectory of Weston [Weston-super-Mare], Axbridge deanery; void by lapse of time (301, p.24). 33 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1590 to 16 November 1591). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 308). 28 April 1591. Presentation of John Bourne, clerk, M.A., to the rectory of Yeavelton; void by the resignation of Jams Cottington, S.T.P., and in the queen’s gift pleno jure. (308, p.63). 6 May 1591. Pardon of alienation for John Busshe who, by indenture 19 Jan 33 Eliz. [1591], granted to Rice Philipps, the manor of Butcombe, with lands and liberties, including the right and patronage and presentation to Butcombe church. (308, p.88). 34 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1591 to 16 November 1592). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 272). 19 April 1592. Grant to Edward Salter, of the next advowson of the perpetual vicarage of Whitchurche Dors. [Whitchurch Canonicorum], Bath and Wells diocese, (for one

• ccasion only), and for the presentation thereto of William Whalley, M.A.89 (272, p.172).

28 April 1592, Presentation of Roger Wade,* clerk, M.A., to the rectory of Chilton [Chilton Cantelo] (sede vacante); void by death, and in the queen’s gift pleno jure. (272,

p.166).

2 May 1592. Owen Gwyn, clerk, B.A., to the rectory of Axebruge; void by death. (272,

p.130).

3 May 1592. Thomas Harrison, clerk, B.A., to Axbridge sede vacante; void by death. (272,

p.130).

4 July 1592. Anthony Watson, clerk, batchelor of theology, chaplain in ordinary to the queen, to be chancellor of Wells cathedral, with the advowson of the vicarage of Kingesbury [Kingsbury Episcopi] and special jurisdiction,90 and to the prebend of Wedmore secunda, with a canon’s residence; void by the death of Thomas Manton, and in the queen’s gift sede vacante. (272, p.47).

88 Martin Levassher had been the last vicar of Kilton to receive a royal presentation, on 7 August 1560, see above. There is no record of his resignation in C.C.E.d.. 89 William Whalley qualified as M.A. on 19 May 1592, one month after his presentaion. No further details

• f Whalley are known. (C.C.E.d.).

90 Anthony Watson instituted as vicar of Kingsbury Episcopi on 15 July 1592. (C.C.E.d.).

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11 August 1592. Robert Lloyd, clerk, to the vicarage of Stowey (sede vacante); void by death.91 (272, p.146). 12 August 1592. Richard Davies, clerk, to the vicarage of Compton Dondon (sede vacante); void by resignation. (272, p.134). 11 September 1592. John Lewis, clerk, M.A., to the vicarage of Cutcombe (sede vacante); void by resignation.92 (272, p.147). 15 November 1592. Confirmation of the presentation of William Hill, clerk, batchelor of theology, to the rectory of Mells. Hill was presented by Thomas Horner of Mells, to whom the advowson belongs, but doubt has arisen since his induction as to whether the presentation had come into the queen’s gift by lapse of time. With pardon and revocation

• f any conflicting grant. (272, p.172).

(272, p.).

35 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1592 to 16 November 1593). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 282). 1 February 1593. Presentation of John Rogers, clerk, to the vicarage of Norton Philips with the chapel of Henton [Hinton Charterhouse]; void by resignation.93 (284, p.95). 5 February 1593. Cadwalader Hughes, clerk, M.A., to the vicarage of Brigge Water; void by resignation.94 (284, p.95). 14 February 1593. Thomas Johannes,95 clerk, to the rectory of Sutton Bingham; void by lapse of time. (284, p.96). 14 February1593. John Beaumont, professor of theology, to the rectory of Hadleigh, Suffolk, a peculiar of Canterbury, void by the preferment of John Still to the bishopric of Bath and Wells,96 and in the queen’s gift pro hac vice by prerogative right. (284, p.78). 26 May 1593. Tertullian Pyne, clerk, doctor of civil law, to the archdeaconry of Sudbury in Norwich cathedral, void by the preferment of John Styll to the bishopric of Bath and Wells, and in the queen’s gift by prerogative right. (284, p.71). 28 June 1593. Evan Thomas alias Gillam,* clerk, to the vicarage of South Stoke; lawfully

• void. (284, p.93).

28 June 1593. Nicholas Wilder,* to the rectory of Halton alias Halaughton [Holton]; void for the offence of simony,97 and by the lapse of time. (284, p.93). 27 July 1593. Patrick Blare, clerk, M.A., to the rectory of Orchard Leghe; void by the lapse of time. (284, p.93). 36 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1593 to 16 November 1594). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 309). 2 March 1594. Presentation of [...] Periam,98 clerk, B.A., to the rectory of Rownington [Runnington]; void by death. (309, p.58).

91 John Cicill, perpetual vicar of Stowey, death 21 Aug. 1592. (C.C.E.d.). 92 Hugo Lewis, perpetual vicar of Cutcombe, resigned 13 Sept. 1592. (C.C.E.d.). 93 Thomas Methwyn, perpetual vicar of Norton St. Philip with Hinton Chartehouse chapel, resigned 3

• Feb. 1593. (C.C.E.d.).

94 Richard Clement had received the previous royal presentation to Bridgwater vicarage on 16 March 1582, see above. There is no record of his resignation in C.C.E.d.. 95 Thomas Jones. (C.C.E.d.). 96 John Still, consecrated bishop of Bath and Wells 11 Feb, 1593. 97 The act or practice of buying or selling ecclesiastical preferments, benefices or emoluments. 98 Edward Periam, rector of Runnington, 19 Mar. 1594 to 23 Feb. 1635. (C.C.E.d.).

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26 March 1594. William Clever,* clerk, B.A., to the rectory of Uphill, void by the wicked act of simony and by lapse of time. (309, p.59). 17 May 1594. Richard Wrentmore,*99 clerk, to the rectory of Tolland; void de jure. (309,

p.60).

37 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1594 to 16 November 1595). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 310). 28 January 1595. Presentation of John Harris, clerk, M.A., to the vicarage of Southstoke; void by resignation.100 (310, p.186). 14 February 1595 Henry Wills, clerk, to the vicarage of Bridgewater, void by resignation.101 (310, p.187). 3 July 1595. Richard Powell,* clerk, M.A., to the rectory of Chilton [Chilton Cantelo]; void by death. (310, p.182). 8 July 1595. William Beckett, clerk, M.A., to the vicarage of Wellington with the chapel

• f [West] Buckland annexed; void by resignation. (310, p.182).

9 October 1595. Edward Woodcock,* clerk, to the vicarage of Meare; void by death. (310,

p.184).

38 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1595 to 16 November 1596). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 317). 7 February 1596. Presentation of Richard Jefferaye,* clerk, M.A., to the vicarage of Weston by Bath; void by death. (317, p.124). 26 May 1596. William Hill, clerk, S.T.P., to the prebend or canonry of Comba Nova in Wells cathedral; void by the promotion of Richard Vaughan, S.T.P., the last prebendary, to the see of Bangor.102 (317, p.130). 4 June 1596. George Montgomerye,* clerk, M.A., to the rectory of Chedsey; void by

• death. (317, p.146).

21 August 1596. John Rogers, D.C.L., to the office of chancellor of the cathedral church

• f Wells, together with the advowson of the vicarage of Kingesbury; void by the

promotion of Anthony Watson, S.T.P., to the see of Chichester,103 and in the queen’s presentation by crown prerogative hac vice. (317, p.163). 1 October 1596. Edward Rilston, clerk, M.A., to the prebend of Wedmore Secunda in Wells cathedral, together with the canonical house of Wells in the city of Wells, in which Anthony Watson formerly inhabited; void by the promotion of the said Anthony Watson, chancellor of the said cathedral, the last prebendary, to the see of Chichester, and in the queen’s gift by crown prerogative hac vice. Order to the dean and chapter of the cathedral church in Wells, to assign to Edward Rilston, clerk, M.A., who was presented to the prebend of Wedmore Secunda ... by patent 1 October, his stall in the choir and place in the chapter. (317, pp.133, 138). 39 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1596 to 16 November 1597). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 322).

99 Richard Wrinckemore, rector of Tolland, 20 Mar. 1599 to -1620. (C.C.E.d.). 100 Evan Thomas alias Gillam had received a royal presentation to South Stoke vicarage eighteen months previously on 28 June 1593, see above. 101 Cadwalader Hughes, rector of Bridgwater, resigned 27 Feb. 1595. (C.C.E.d.). 102 Richard Vaughan, consecrated bishop of Bangor 22 Jan. 1596. 103 Anthony Watson, consecrated bishop of Chichester 15 Aug. 1596.

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30 November 1596. Presentation of Bernard Adams,104 clerk, M.A., to the vicarage of Weston [by Bath]; void by resignation.105 (322, p.176). 30 December 1596. James Bisse, S.T.P., to the [prebend or] canonry of Bishop’s Compton in Wells cathedral church; now void and in the queen’s presentation (322, p.61). 27 January 1597. Thomas Chub, clerk, B.A., to the vicarage of Pawlett; void by

• resignation. (322, p.174).

15 February 1597. George Abba, Clerk, B.A., to the perpetual vicarage of Estharptre; void by lapse of time. (322, p.175). 3 May 1597. John Greene, clerk, to the rectory of Cosington; lawfully void, and in the queen’s gift by lapse of time for this time. (322, p.183). 13 June 1597. Hugh Davies,106 clerk, to the rectory of Chelvey; lawfully void, and in the queen’s gift by lapse of time for this turn. (322, p.174). 17 October 1597. Thomas Pecstons,* clerk, B.A., to the vicarage of Weston by Bath; void by resignation,107 and in the queen’s gift pleno jure. (322, p.185). 29 October 1597. Hugh Lewes, clerk, B.A., to the vicarage of Tymbercombe; lawfully void, and in the queen’s gift by lapse of time for this turn. (322, p.185). 40 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1597 to 16 November 1598). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I, Vol. 326). 12 April 1598. Presentation of Randall Maynwaringe,108 clerk, M.A., to the vicarage of Wurle; void by death, and in the queen’s gift pleno jure. (326, p.196). 41 and part 42 Elizabeth I. (17 November 1598 to 31 December 1599). (C.P.R., Elizabeth I,

• Vols. 328 and 332).

No presentations.

104 Bernard Adams, vicar of Weston, 14 Jan. 1577 to 2 Feb. 1598. (C.C.E.d.). 105 Richard Jefferaye had received a royal presentation to Weston by Bath vicarage just nine months previously on 7 February 1596, see above. He is not in C.C.E.d.. 106 Hugo Davies, rector of Chelvey 6 Nov. 1587 to -1619. (C.C.E.d.). 107 Bernard Adams had received a royal presentation to Weston by Bath vicarage just eleven months previously on 30 November 1596, see above. His resignation is not in C.C.E.d.. 108 Ralph Mainewarren, vicar of Worle, 19 June 1598 to -1606. (C.C.E.d.).