Assault
Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus
Found in 96 Collections and/or Records:
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1631 - 1635
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/8
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1631 - 1635
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1636 - 1637
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/9
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
Majority of material found within 1636 - 1637
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1641 - 1649
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/12
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1641 - 1649
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1650 - 1651
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/13
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1650 - 1651
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1651 - 1653
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/14
Scope and Contents
The bulk of this series relates to the assizes of Sept. 1652, April 1653 and September 1653.
Dates:
1651 - 1653
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1653 - 1654
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/15
Scope and Contents
The bulk of the material in this series relates to the assizes of 13 Apr. and 27 Sept. 1653, and 29 Mar. and 19 Sept. 1654.
Dates:
1653 - 1654
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1655
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/16
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1655
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access to some material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
Sub-sub-series
Assize files, 1604 - 1614
Sub-sub-series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E/6
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1604 - 1614
Conditions Governing Access:
Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
File
Assizes of August 1774, 1774
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E6/2
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
The assize files typically consist of a mixture of the following record types: examinations; depositions; recognizances; indictments; coroners' inquests; list of court officials; gaol calendars; related court papers. Some bundles have been labelled by regnal year or document type but, generally, the contents are in some disorder and have not yet been examined in detail due to their physical condition.
Dates:
1774
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Sub-sub-series:
Not available for consultation. Please contact repository.
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Gaol delivery before Henry North and others, and pleas before Robert Hicham and others at Ely, 3 Apr. 9 Jas I [1611]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/3
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. William Edes of Haddenham, yeoman, is indicted that on 2 Apr. 1608 at Haddenham he assaulted, raped and carnally knew Elizabeth Chester contrary to statute. Not guilty.
1r. Walter Sperrie of Doddington, carpenter, is indicted that on 24 Aug. 1610 at about midnight he burgled the dwelling house of Joan Steele,...
Dates:
3 Apr. 9 Jas I [1611]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Edward Flowerdew and others at Ely, 31 Mar. 27 Eliz. [1585]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/7
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.
Preamble: writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission. Membrane 1v.1. Patrick Whightman, alias Whighthand, of Aulesley [Allesley], Warwickshire, tailor, is indicted that on 1 Feb. 1585 at Wisbech he feloniously took and carried away one chain of gold to the value of twenty pounds from [?Raymond] Fitch, gentleman. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy. 2. John Fyndownyng of Upwell, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Sept. 1584 at Outwell he...
Dates:
31 Mar. 27 Eliz. [1585]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Edward Flowerdew, [Roger] North and others at Wisbech, 4 Aug. 27 Eliz. [1585] and 5 Mar. 28 Eliz. [1586], 1586-03-05
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/6/8
Scope and Contents
Pleas and gaol delivery before Flowerdew, North and others at Wisbech, 5 Mar. 28 Eliz [1586]Membrane 1r. Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission.Membrane 1v.1. Henry Rayner of Outwell, labourer, is indicted that on 9 Oct. 1585 at Outwell he feloniously took and drove off a brown bull worth 40 shillings from John Watson and on the same day he feloniously took and drove off a black brown bull worth three pounds...
Dates:
4 Aug. 27 Eliz. [1585] and 5 Mar. 28 Eliz. [1586]; 1586-03-05
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Francis Gawdy and others at Ely, 3 Sept. 3 Jas I [1605]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/7
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.: Preamble: letters patent [blank]; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Robert Tompson of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Apr. 1605 he feloniously stole, took and drove 28 ewes worth three shillings each and 14 lambs worth two shillings each from Thomas Steward, knight, at Ely. Not guilty.
1r. Edward Doughtie of Stretham, labourer, and John Goodgame of...
Dates:
3 Sept. 3 Jas I [1605]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Henry Hobart and others at Ely, 20 July 6 Jas I [1608]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/1
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Alice Elmer of Whittlesey, spinster, is indicted that on 25 Aug. 1607 she feloniously stole, took and carried away 24 hemp sheaves to the value of ten pence from Edward Whyte at Whittlesey. Not guilty.
1v. William Fynch of Haddenham, labourer, is indicted that on 29 Dec. 1607 he assaulted and wounded William...
Dates:
20 July 6 Jas I [1608]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others at Ely and pleas before Thomas Athowe at Wisbech , 10 Apr. 19 Jas I [1621] and 7 Aug. 19 Jas I [1621], 1621-08-07
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/8
Scope and Contents
Ely, 10 Apr. 19 Jas I [1621]: Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Richard Joyce of Whappled [?Whaplode], Lincolnshire, labourer, is indicted that on 31 Mar. 1621 he feloniously stole, took and led away three steers worth ten pounds and one heifer worth 40 shillings from John Hobson at Wisbech. Guilty;...
Dates:
10 Apr. 19 Jas I [1621] and 7 Aug. 19 Jas I [1621]; 1621-08-07
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others at Wisbech, 3 Sept. 10 Jas I [1612]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/4
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Ralph Harrison of Wisbech, pewterer, is indicted that on 23 June 1612 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a dark green cloth pair of breeches worth two shillings and a dark green jerkin worth 12 pence from an unknown person at Wisbech. Guilty; allowed benefit of clergy.
1r. William Elgood of King’s...
Dates:
3 Sept. 10 Jas I [1612]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others at Wisbech, 1 Sept. 11 Jas I [1613]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/5
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Sylvester Taverner of Wisbech, labourer, and John Taverner of Wisbech, labourer, are indicted that they assaulted and murdered Richard Reynton, gentleman, at Wisbech. Sylvester inflicted a mortal wound to Reynton’s stomach with an unsheathed sword, helped and abetted by John. Sylvester not guilty of murder but guilty of...
Dates:
1 Sept. 11 Jas I [1613]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before [Henry] North and others at Wisbech, 10 Aug. 17 Jas I [1619]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/6
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Gabriel Grene of Wisbech, labourer, is indicted that on 2 Aug. 1619 he feloniously stole, took and carried away a pair of gloves to the value of six pence from Robert Large at Wisbech. Guilty; to be whipped.
2r. Edward Buckworthe of Wisbech esquire answered Richard Creycrofte esquire in an action of trespass...
Dates:
10 Aug. 17 Jas I [1619]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Henry North and others at Wisbech and Ely, 5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605] and 27 Aug. 2 Jas I [1604] , 1604-08-27
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/6
Scope and Contents
Wisbech, 5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Robert Grymey of Newton, labourer, is indicted that on 3 Jan. 1605 he feloniously stole, took and led away a grey horse worth 40 shillings from William Westall at Newton. Not guilty.
1r. Robert Preston of Sutton, labourer, is...
Dates:
5 Apr. 3 Jas I [1605] and 27 Aug. 2 Jas I [1604] ; 1604-08-27
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Savile and others at Ely, 16 July 4 Jas I [1606]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/8
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. John Chichely of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Jan. 1606 he feloniously stole, took and drove two ewes worth four shillings each from John Rutterpide, four wethers worth six shillings each from William Cropwell, four wethers worth five shillings each and eight ewes worth four shillings each from Thomas Jepson, three...
Dates:
16 July 4 Jas I [1606]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Spurling and others at Ely, 21 July 1 Jas I [1603]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/5
Scope and Contents
Preamble: writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Henry Blande of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 30 Oct. 1602 he feloniously stole and drove a brown cow worth 20 shillings and a brown heifer worth 20 shillings from Thomas Harryson at Ely. Not guilty.
1r. Thomas Plumber of Wisbech, husbandman, is indicted that on 31 Oct. 1602 he feloniously stole and drove a ram worth...
Dates:
21 July 1 Jas I [1603]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before John Spurling and others at Ely, 18 Mar. 42 Eliz. [1600]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/8/3
Scope and Contents
Membrane 1r.: Pleas and gaol delivery before Spurling and others. Preamble: writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Hester [Esther] More of Downham, spinster, is indicted that on 1 Jan. 1600 she feloniously stole, took and carried away two pounds of hemp tare to the value of six pence, a linen sheet to the value of four pence and a pillow to the value of two pence from Margaret Muswyll at...
Dates:
18 Mar. 42 Eliz. [1600]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Robert Hicham and others at Wisbech, 7 Aug. 8 Jas I [1610]
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/9/2
Scope and Contents
Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. William Newman of Ely, labourer, is indicted that on 19 Oct. 1609 he assaulted John Foote at Ely and feloniously took and carried away 42 shillings and nine pence in numbered money from him. Not guilty.
1v. Henry Merecocke of Chatteris, labourer, is indicted that on 20 Dec. 1609 at Chatteris he feloniously...
Dates:
7 Aug. 8 Jas I [1610]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Robert Shute, [Roger] North and others at Ely, 13 Apr. 29 Eliz. and 26 Sept. 29 Eliz. [1587], 1587-09-26
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/1
Scope and Contents
Ely, 13 Apr. 29 Eliz. [1587]: Pleas and gaol delivery before Shute and others. Preamble: letters patent, writ of assizes and gaol delivery commission.
1v. Robert Sole of Ely, labourer, William Duglas of Ely, labourer, and Richard Brytten of Ely, labourer, are indicted that on 10 Feb. 1587 he feloniously took and carried away eight hens worth ten pence from John Sheparde at Ely. Not guilty.
...
Dates:
13 Apr. 29 Eliz. and 26 Sept. 29 Eliz. [1587]; 1587-09-26
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Pleas and gaol delivery before Roger North and others, 11 Aug. 32 Eliz. and 9 Mar. 33 Eliz. [1590-1591], 1591-03-09
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS EDR/E1/7/4
Scope and Contents
Ely, 11 Aug. 32 Eliz. [1590]: Pleas and gaol delivery before North and others. Preamble: letters patent; writ of assizes; gaol delivery commission.
1r. Arthur Heynes of Whittlesey, labourer, is indicted that on 31 Dec. 1588 he feloniously took and carried away a swan worth three shillings from an unknown person at Whittlesey. Not guilty.
1v. Thomas Barret of March, labourer, is...
Dates:
11 Aug. 32 Eliz. and 9 Mar. 33 Eliz. [1590-1591]; 1591-03-09
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).