Walter de Gosewyk, Burgess of Berwick-Upon-Tweed

Preamble: This one profile is perhaps two years of my life, researching my cousin-uncle Walter de Goswyk. I encourage everyone to tease out that long thread and research the 12-15th centuries. These were times of incredible alliances and accomplishments.

Originality of work: nearly 100%, though we all share the world, no?

Google Search of 'Walter de Goswyk' (quoted): about (4) results (its only counting Patent Rolls hits as legit)

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[Berwick in 1275 is] "...so populous and of such commercial importance that it might rightly be called another Alexandria, whose riches were the sea and the water its walls" ~ William Edington

Biography

Walter de Goswyk and his brother Roger were mercers who happened to be on the Border of Scotland at the perfect time to experience the Siege of Berwick.

It isnt clear to me what led Walter & Roger to be one of the Burgesses, but by 1292, we know they quickly gained power in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, and interacted as officers to the Crown, with responsibilities for Mercery, as well as Tax Collecting.

Tax Collecting becomes a familial theme that has followed the Gostwicks through the next 900yrs, sprinkling auditors throughout time for your reconciliation pleasure.

The central theme in Walter's life become his debts from the period in which he held the city, and Robert the Bruce attacked.

In July of 1317, Walter was named as one of the 12 Burgesses who would have hostages taken. He was forced to hand over his son, Thomas as hostage, and Thomas would be held in prison until May 1319 when Walter was pardoned.

The King finally calculated the debt owed Walter at £780 sterling restitution in 1313 is the conservative equivalent to $766,000 USD in 2018.

To understand Walter's parentage, we look to some of the earliest records of Northumberland and the church. There we find John of Goswick residing on Holy Island, just at the time that our Walter would be born. We find no indication of conflicts in early name patterns, and the 2-3 other Gostwicks in the area within 50yrs have been ruled out.

(very rough start of BIO)

Oath to King Edward I as Burgers

1291, Oath of Fealty, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Burgers & Community who took the Oath of Fealty to Edward I of England, in 1291a.d.; {snip} Walter de Gosewyk

17-Nov-1292, Berwick Castle, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

At Berwick Castle, King Edward I arbitrated between John Balliol and Robert Bruce, 5th Lord of Annandale in the quest for the Scottish crown . They decided in favor of Balliol./Berwick Castle

Jun-1294, War Declared, England

England declares war on France. In response, King Balliol of Scotland invades England, capturing and looting Cumberland.

Mar-1296, Berwick Captured, England

King Edward I conquers Berwick in the start of the First War of Scottish Independence

abt 1296, Property, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

according to a later suit, Walter de Goswick buys land and tenement from John de Botelson for 10 marks, who has stolen the seal of Michael le Spicer to make a Quit claim deed of his property

Marriage & Children

abt 1297, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England^[3]

Walter de Gosewyk to Johanna de Cheswyk

3 children are known to this union:^[4]

John de Gosewyk, Esq.^[2]
then defector of the Crown ^[5]^[6]
Walter de Goswyk, suspected but no evidence

Jul-1300, War Declared, England

War declared between England and Scotland

1302, Suit, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England^[7]

Michael le Spicer claims John de Botelston sold his land and tenement to Walter de Goswick for 10 marks when he was out of his mind, which shops the king had granted him for his damages of £52 sterling when the king conquered Berwick 6 years before

1306, Politics, Scotland

Robert Bruce is crowned King of Scotland

Burgess of a busy border Port Town

5-Nov-1307, Commission, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England^[8]

Commission to Walter de Goswyk & John Spark to collect 2s on each tun of wine in the port of Berwick-upon-Tweed

Jun-1309, Witnesses, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Walter de Gosewyc, and Roger de Gosewyc were both witnesses to a sale between William de Caythorpe, and Sir Stephen de Seagrave

14-Sep-1309, Appointed Deputy, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Writ de intendendo to all bailiffs and other lieges, Walter de Gosewyc to be deputy of the port of the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed.

2-Aug-1310, Commission, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England^[9]

Commission of Walter de Gosewyk to collect the 2s on each tun of imported wine granted by the merchant vintners, in the port of Berwick-upon-Tweed

abt 1311, Mayor, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England^[10]

Roger de Walkyngton, clerk of the great custom and the exchange of Berwick

He requests that two sufficient burgess of Berwick be ordained to answer for the account to whomever the king assigns. (Walter de Gosewyk is referenced by name)

(Paraphrased from French)

16-Jan-1311, Writ of Safe Conduct, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England^[11]

Safe conduct, for three years, for the men of Walter de Gosewyk, citizen of Berwick-upon-Tweed, sent with good & wares to trade in divers parts of the realm.

13-Jul-1311, Payment in Customs (taxes), Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England^[12]

Grant to Walter de Gosewyk, burgess of Berewick-on-Tweed, for a term of four years from Michaelmas next, of the issues of the great custom on wools, hides and wool-fells in the port of Hertlepol, (in part payment) {snip}

note: this is like being granted the 'royalties for 4 yrs of beatles album sales' in 1312, before the availability of cotton, wool England's top commodity

Image:Walter de Gosewyk Burgess of Berwick-Upon-Tweed.jpg

Letters Patent of Edward II, acknowledging two debts to Walter de Goswyk

1-Feb-1312, York, Yorkshire, England^[13]

{snip} notwithstanding that the king has lately assigned the issues of the custom to Walter de Gosewyk until he were satisfied of a debt due him from the king.

Mar-1312, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

King Robert the Bruce attempts to capture Berwick, failing to do so.

22-Mar-1312, Lease, Matfen, Northumberland, England^[14]

(Latin > English by Google, reviewed/edited by Chris Gorman)

The dismissal of the manor of Fennewik to farm. Richard comes, and with divine permission bishop of Durham, to all those to whom the the present letters shall come, greeting. Know that we have granted to the firm dismissed Walter Gosewik 'capital MESSUAGE us, our arable land and Sunday; Fennewik out, the domain of our field and pasture, said messuage and land appurtenant that is to say, a messuage of it, the earth, and fill the meadows, which are of Simon, son of Kerkeby, from the lease of Anthony, our predecessor, of late, has taken hold in the same villiage; but in respect of which the same, Simon, took her by the others, she by no means interfere at all; Messuage must be held above the ground, while the meadow and feeding of the foregoing, the aforesaid Walter and his heirs at the festival of the Pentecost in the twelfth year of 1300, for a term of fifteen years the next following and fully completed; on an annual payment to us and twenty marks sterling, to be our own, at our exchequer of Norham, to the terms below freedom of Norham regular contacts and finding out Fennewik forester, and to keep warrens of our sacred island, the liberation of their own; that is to say, each of which, according to the twelve weeks, one quarter of wheat a year. Wherefore we will and grant, for us and our successors, our borders, as the aforesaid messuage of the aforesaid Walter could not have their own, and to take hold of him and his heirs and the earth, with the meadow, and the pasture of what has been said, to the end of the border, as far as is aforesaid, as aforesaid; And whatever he has built within the Messuage, up to the value returned at the sight of men worthy of credit, to have, we will do the same in the allocation may without prejudice to the payment of debt to their own, during the part. In testimony portion of indented writing to the said Walter will remain our seal, and the other part of the instrument. with our possession, Walter has set his seal. Given in Middleham, xxiij °. March; AD 1300. the eleventh, and the first of Our Pontificate.

18-Apr-1312, Writ of Aid, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Northumberland, England^[15]

rit of aid, directed to the mayor, bailiffs and good men of the town of Berwick-on-Tweed, and to merchant vintners aud all other the king’s bailiffs, ministers and lieges for Masters John de Weston, chamberlain of Scotland, and Walter de Gosewyk and William de Piry, yeoman of the buttery whom the king is sending to the town of Berwick-on-Tweed to purvey wine and victuals in that town for his use and to forward 40 tuns of wine thence the town of Newcastle-upon-Tyne for the expenses of the household and leave the remainder there in the custody of the receiver of the stock. By K.

15-Jun-1312, Hull, Yorkshire, England^[16]

(paraphrased & snipped)

To Sheriff of Cambridge: pay Henry Typler for divers victuals bought from him at Berwick by the king's clerk Ranulph de Benton & Walter de Gosewyk, mayor of Berwick, sent to St. John of Perth for its defence

28-Oct-1312, Westminster, Middlesex, England^[17]

Grant to John de Sandale, King's clerk {snip} £575 13s 4d paid by him for the King to Walter de Goswik for the same sum paid by Walter in the time of Edward I for victuals bought from them {snip}

27-Nov-1312, Custody Grant?, Northumberland, England^[18]

(para-translated from Latin by Chris Gorman...I can quote the whole damn thing because it is MY work ;))

The faithful of all by these presents, that we, Richard permisione divine, bishop of Durham, de- dates and granted a true and faithful Walter Gosewyk, keep the land and buildings which belonged to John de Neubigging, who had lately died, are in the company of Norham, and into the hands of our to pass, for the reason of their age are John 's, and of the heir of the aforesaid John, the son of the deceased, together with the reversions border of the priests, when it should accrue; to have and to hold to the said Walter, his heirs and assigns, and their heirs, of us and our successors; rendering and performing services therefore due and accustomed. Also give and grant to the aforesaid Walter, marriages of John, and also of Alexandra, his mother; them, so that he can, where he wishes to marry (as long as they are disparaged, however, does not) or in some other of the said two marriages, to their own advantage to do it, in so far as he sees the reason, there has been previous to do next. And if we age, even a legitimate chance die, and granting chose Walter custody and marriage to the heir of its neighbors, and thus from heir to heir, until one of them reaches the legal age. You will not be witness of all these, is the seal has been affixed to the presence of one of us. Witnesses owners, Philip de La Leigh, Thomas Gray and Robert Gray, William Rydel 'soldiers, Roberto de Hagreston, Robert of Sokpeth, and others. Dated [] xviij®. day of November, in the year of our reign, and our second

note: needs to be parsed out and explained better.

16-Dec-1312, Lyndesyde, Lindesfarne, Holy Isle, Northumberland, England^[19]

Grant Richard Bishop of Durham to Robert de Helmesley: whole land called 'Lyndesyde' on Holy Island. Witnesses: Walter de Gosewyk, Patrick de Gosewyk {snipped}

28-Sep-1312, Historical Context, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England^[20]

Adomarus de Valentia prepares to defend Berwick, and he and his men, oust the residents of Berwick to use as lodging for their army. King Edward hears of this and orders homes returned to the citizens.

8-Oct-1313, Bond £1,000 sterling, Durham, England^[21]

Bond by Walter de Goswyk, Burgess of Berwick, to the prior & convent of Durham for £1,000 sterling for tithes & other things sold to him, to be paid (by 14-Apr-1314)

abt Oct-1313, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Edward I, grants the Burgesses licence to trade anywhere they wish, except with Scotland

(paraphrased, but based on lovely Scottish trade papers I read at the University of Bristol)

1-Nov-1313, Coldingham, Berwickshire, England^[22]

Lease by Geoffrey prior and the convent of Durham {snip} to Walter de Goswyk, Burgess of Berwick; tithes, lands & fisheries of Coldinghamshire, except town of Coldingham. 2yrs length

comment: I always laugh when I read 'except the town'! These few entries represent a HUGE medieval land deal ~Chris

4-Nov-1313, Coldingham, Berwickshire, England^[23]

Chirograph lease by Geoffrey prior and the convent of Durham to Walter de Goswyk, (basically everything) on Holy Island, except 1/2 the fishing tithes. The monks should receive peat and not be charged at the mill, as they used to be. {paraphrased}

10-Nov-1313, Coldingham, Berwickshire, England^[24]

Complicated agreement where Walter sells BACK the Coldinghamshire properties for £800 Sterling, with assurances.

Nov-1313, Historical Context, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

In Nov, the King promotes Ralph Fitzwilliam to Keeper of the castle, naming Simon Warde as Keeper of Berwick

1313, Legal, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England^[25]

W. de Goswyk, burgess of Berwick-on-Tweed, appoints Richard le Macoon of Hertrepolle, his attorney, to receive £780 sterling from the Collectors of the customs of Wools, & c. in the port of H, which sum the King had assigned to W part of moneys owing to him

note: though undated, by reference we can place this after 1311 when his debt was patented, and before 1315 when the issue seemed resolved. ~Chris

24-Jun-1314, Historical Context, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Edward II of England musters 25,000 men at Berwick, in preparation for the Battle of Bannockburn

15-Aug-1314, Grant, England^[26]

Grant to Walter de Gosewyk, the custody of the heir, and lands of Robert de Epplingden, deceased. Includes marriage of widow 'Joan'

(Latin Translation via Google machine language then edited by Chris Gorman, words not understood left in latin, quoted in full because its my damn translation)

Richard comes, and with divine permission as bishop of Durham, to all those to whom the the present letters shall come, greeting in the Lord. Know that we have granted dear and faithful Walter de Gosewyk, and to keep the world Robert of Epplingdene tenements that belonged to the deceased, within the liberty of bishop of Durham, with the marriage of the heir to Thomas the same Robert disparagatione same without an heir; To have and to hold the aforesaid custody, together with the aforementioned marriage, until the legitimate state paesdicti heir. And if Joan, losing a wife that said Robert Epplingdene, dies; if there is one below the above-mentioned issue, we will and grant for us and our our successors, to establish that the aforesaid Walter, his heirs and assigns, will have the keep the land and buildings are losing the aforesaid Joan held on dowry heritage of the aforesaid heir, said the heir to the legitimate state, and thus, from heir to heir, custody of the said land, and the marriage of sorts how long any heir of the aforesaid heritage have been established. We have also to the aforesaid Walter her marriage portion of the aforesaid John, our dear widow; and Joan We do not want to be married without the consent and permission of the aforementioned Walter, or that the aforesaid Walter, His marriage to satisfy or forfeit his answer to Walter. how long any heir of the aforesaid heritage have been established. We have also to the aforesaid Walter her marriage portion of the aforesaid John, our dear widow; and Joan We do not want to be married without the consent and permission of the aforementioned Walter, or that the aforesaid Walter His marriage to satisfy or forfeit his answer to Walter. We just mentioned, Richard, Bishop of Durham, and his successors, all of the above custody of the land and buildings of the aforesaid, and marriages heir or heirs of the aforesaid, and of Joan the above-mentioned, in the form of the aforesaid, to the aforesaid Walter, his heirs, or assigns, and defend. In witness of which, the seal of one of us the present set. Given in Rychale 15th day of August, in the year 1314.

note: this needs to be parsed for logic and made more precise ~Chris

15-Aug-1314, Grant, England^[27]

Grant of all lands etc of Richard de Strutvile. Marriage of the heir of Richard. If widow of Richard dies, and the heir is still underage, then Walter & his heirs gain lands & marriage of the minor. Widow may marry without permission but gains no rights

(Latin Translation via Google machine language then edited by Chris Gorman, words not understood left in latin, quoted in full because its my damn translation)

Ward of an heir under age to Walter Gosewyk' Richard, permission, etc., to all to whom the present letters shall come, greeting in the Lord. Know that we have granted his beloved and faithful Walter de Gosewyk, keep of the land and buildings that were Richard Strutvile's, who died within the bishop of Durham; with the marriage of the heir of the same Richard, without disparagement, the same heir; To have and to hold the aforesaid keep the marriage together as described above, until the legal age of the said heir. And if she is; the wife of the aforesaid Richard Strutvile, has died, the said Heir under age, we will grant for us and our successors, that the aforesaid Walter, heirs or assigns, have custody of the land and the predicted widow, the former wife of the aforesaid Richard held on claiming the heritage of the aforesaid heir, the heir to the aforementioned legal age, and so from heir to heir, custody of the land and buildings of the aforesaid, and the marriage no matter how long any heir of this inheritance is full of age. We have also mentioned the widow of our marriage to Walter; How is the widow of the former wife of the aforesaid Richard Strutville, we would be married without the consent and permission of the aforementioned Walter, or that the aforesaid Walter marriage to his satisfaction, or forfeiting Walter and his answers. We just mentioned, Richard, Bishop of Durham, and his successors should keep all of the aforesaid land and buildings, and the marriage of the heir or heirs of the aforesaid, the aforementioned distribution. Our predictions in the form of the aforesaid Walter, his heirs or assigns, and defend. In witness whereof, apply our set. Given in Rykhale, the sixteenth day of August, AD 1314.

15-Oct-1314, Norham, Northumberland, England^[28]

an obligation of Sir Robert de Coleville to offer up Norham Castle and County to the Bishop of Durham... {snip} In witness whereof, once an indenture between the castle and the said Walter Goswyk recently accompanied me to the finish

(Latin Translation above via Google machine language then edited by Chris Gorman, words not understood left in latin)

Jun-1315, Various Ports, England^[29]

During the [summer of 1315] ships from various ports were sent hither with provisions. A safe-conduct was granted to Thomas de Chescwyk, servant to Walter de Gosewyk, merchant, to guide a ship to Berwick with provisions.

Note: Thomas de Chesswick was also likely 'kin' to Walter by marriage.~ Chris

Jan-1316, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

King Robert Bruce attempts for a second time to capture Berwick, failing again.

12-Mar-1316, Drax, Yorkshire, England^[30]

(re: Drax Manor) (Hugh le Despenser) had conveyed it, (and) lately sold the same to Walter de Gosewyk, who granted it to the said Master John de Snaynton.

22-May-1316, Honour of Norham, Castle Norham, Northumberland, England^[31]

For just 5 months, Walter is Keeper of the Castle of Norham.

(this passage still needs transcription from latin)

Commissio ad recipiendum Castrum de Norham Tenore praesentium pateat universis quod nos, Ricardus, permissione divina, Dunolmensis episcopus, dilectos nobis in Christo, Walterum de Gosewyk’, Willelmum de Brakenbyry, Galfridum de Edenham, et Rogerum de Saxton’, et eorum quemlibet, ad recipiendum castrum nostrum de Norham, cum armatura et victualibus ibidem existentibus, ab excellentissimo principe, domino nostro, rege Angliae, cui idem castrum usque ad festum Sancti Johannis Baptistes proximo futuram, ad vehementem ipsius requisitionem, nuper commodavimus, vel a domino Henrico de Beaumont', quem ad custodiam ipsius idem dominus rex deputavit, aut ab alio, ad id potestatem ab eis, vel eorum altero, habente, et ad omnia faciendum, in hac parte, quae necessaria fuerint, assignamus; ratum habituri et firmum quicquid iidem Walterus, Willelmus, Galfridus et Rogerus, aut eorum aliquis, nostro nomine fecerint, vel fecerit, in praemissis. In cujus rei testimonium, sigillum nostrum praesentibus est appensum. Datum apud Rychale, xxiij°. die Maii, anno Domini millesimo ccc°. sextodecimo, et consecrationis nostree quinto.

6-Aug-1316, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England^[32]

Detailing of King's recent debt to Walter de Gosewyk, burgess of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in £383 6s 8d, vis. £300 received from him in loan, and 125 marks paid to Roger de Mowbray per 13 Jul 5 Edw II {paraphrased/snipped}

See Membrane 29 'schedule' which describes in more detail the complicated debt owed Walter by the King.

Important Note: Roger de Mowbray has ties to Bedfordshire as well as alliances that will play out for hundreds of years around Willington. ~Chris

11-Oct-1316, Honour of Norham, Castle Norham, Northumberland, England^[33]

Commitment during pleasure to Walter de Gosewyk of the keeping of the Castle and honour of Norham and the land of Haliland, which are of the Bishopric of Durham, Now void. {surrendered & cancelled}

22-Apr-1317, Westminster, Middlesex, England^[34]

Walter, was using his mercery skills to move goods into Berwick, with protection from the King

Safe conduct for one year, for Walter de Gosewyk, burgess of the town of Berwick, going to divers parts of the realm and Glascony to buy corn, wine and other victuals to take to the town for it's munition, the king having received sufficient security.

4-May-1317, Windsor, Berkshire, England^[35]

(Mandate to) Walter de Gosewyk, keeper of the land of 'Halieland' (for the restitution of the temporalities of the Bishopric of Durham, to Master Louis de Bello Monte, future Bishop of Durham)

15-Jun-1317, Westminster, Middlesex, England^[36]

Mandate to John de Wysham to (take to York 12 hostages) whom: Walter de Gosewyk, Ranulph de Holm, Roger Bishop, Will. de Rokesburgh {snip} Burgesses of the town {snip}

Walter was forced to hand over his son, Thomas as hostage to the King, and Thomas would be held in prison until May 1319 when Walter is pardoned. He is likely held in York, where admin was centralized for the War against Scotland. ~Chris

1-Sep-1317, Historical Context, Kidnappings and War, the Scottish border

Bishop Lewis de Beaumont, and his brother Henry de Beaumont were kidnapped by Gilbert de Middleton and Walter de Selby, who take them to Mitford Castle for ransom.

That same month, King Robert Bruce attempted a siege of Berwick, which lasted until November before he withdrew. The following April, Peter Sterling was bribed to allow a party of Scots to climb the town wall.

By December, Bishop Lewis de Beaumont is released from Mitford castle after Gilbert Middleton is captured, drawn & quartered.

Seige of Berwick with son as Hostage of the King

Mar-1318, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, England

Nearly to the day of his one year agreement to defend Berwick against siege, Robert de Bruce begins an encampment that Walter must repel to win back his son Thomas who is hostage

Apr-1318, Fall of Berwick, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Scotland

Berwick-upon-Tweed is captured by Scotland, and would be held until 1333

30-May-1318, Receipt, Durham, England^[37]

Receipt by Walter of Goswick to William of Denham, by the hands of Richard [of Aislaby] subprior of Durham, for £6 sterling in part payment of a debt owed.

Date: Durham, Tuesday before St Petronilla the virgin 1318.

Note: Walter of Goswick here is probably an artifact of translation from Latin, which did lead at times to actual changes to name use, but in this case, WE are changing the latin, not the individual, who spoke French and Latin?

An appeal to the King, and a pardon

Sep-1318, York, Yorkshire, England

(paraphrased and condensed)

Former Burgesses to King: The people request that they can freely reside in England and trade without arrest or attachment of them or their goods, and that their children be released from prison, for their bodies will be ready at the king's pleasure.

(image extant but I dont have rights to display, free download from archives somewhere) (needs source chased down, I missed attaching it to my paraphrasing)

11-Nov-1318, York, Yorkshire, England^[38]

Grant to William de Ayremynne, Kings clerk, {snip} marriage of (minor) John, son of John de Loudham. King owes Walter de Gosewyk £575 Sterling, £300 received as loan, £125 which Walter paid Roger de Mowbray.

5-Mar-1319, Durham, Durham, England^[39]

(snip)...there appeared before him Walter de Gosewyk', in person, and John Galon', as proctor of the prior and convent of Durham, the latter showing an agreement wherein the prior and convent admit that they owe Walter 400 marks {snip}

5-Mar-1319, Durham, England^[5]

Grant by Geoffrey, prior of Durham to Thomas, son of Walter de Gosewik, on account of Walter's service to the priory, a yearly pension of 40s, of the exchequer of Durham, with a clerk's robe {snip}

Note: Is this the first 'clerk/auditor' of the Gostwick line? ~Chris Note: evidence for son Thomas

1-May-1319, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, England^[4]

Transcription graciously provided by the National Archives: Kew

Gosewic requests, having regard for his good service, that it be granted that he can live within England without impediment of his body or his goods, and that he is able to trade as otherwise he, his wife and children will perish. He lost all his goods in the betrayal of Berwick, and his wife and household were ransomed by his friends.

20-May-1319, Royal Pardon, York, Yorkshire, England^[6]

Pardon to Walter de Gosewyk, on account of his good service, of the anger and rancour of mind which the king had conceived against him because the town of Berwick-upon-Tweed, which he and others of the commonalty of that town had received from the king to guard against the Scots and rebels, had been taken and occupied by the king’s enemies and rebels; and restoration of him to the king’s favour. He is not to be molested in person or goods for the loss of the town unless he can be lawfully charged with sedition or assent to tho betrayal of the town. By K. on the information of Hugh le Despenser, the younger. Mandate to the mayor and bailiffs of York to deliver to Walter de Gosewyk, Thomas his son, one of the hostages for the custody of the town of Berwick, now in their custody and in prison. By K. on the information of Hugh le Despenser, the younger.

28-Jun-1319, Quit Claim, Durham, Durham, England^[40]

Quittance by Walter de Gosewyk to the prior and convent of Durham for 100 marks in part repayment of a loan of 400 marks; and undertaking to indemnify them in the event that the king and his heirs should raise the sum from the priory's goods and chattels

Note: this essentially says, here is £100 so the king wont sell our priory to give you £400

2-Jul-1319, Royal Writ, York, Yorkshire, England^[41]

Writ by Edward [II], king of England, to the prior of Durham having pardoned Walter de Gosewyk' following the capture of Berwick {snip} give due answer for any goods or sums of money which he might owe to Walter {snip}

abt 1319, Seal of Walter de Goswyk

Seal design: Oval, a merchant's mark. Size: 22 x 19 mm.

Inscription: "✠ S' Ψ WALTERIE Ψ DE Ψ GOSWIC Ψ" (insert image) (Image attached, on request list for license acquisition from NA, or URL to free download)

18-May-1320, Durham, England

Receipt from Walter of Goswick to the prior and convent of Durham for 100 marks in part payment of the 400 marks owed for the Pentecost term of 1320 which the prior and convent had been sentenced to pay him by the official of the bishop of Durham.

10-Jun-1320, Durham, Durham, England^[42]

Petition to avoid paying customs after being ruined by the Scottish War. Claimants request duties suspended to get businesses going again. The petition was granted

6-Dec-1320, Durham, Durham, England^[43]

Bond by Geoffrey, prior of Durham, to Walter de Gosewyk, for 40 sacks of clean wool for $120 marks @ 8.5 marks/sack. Acknowledges receipt of money, wool to be delivered to Walters heirs over next three years.

Feb-1322, Death, Fenwick Manor, Northumberland, England

Walter likely dies at Fenwick Manor, as his lease was until 1327. Walter's brother, Roger is named Executor and begins collecting debts of the 'late Walter' as early as 30-Mar-1322

Mar-1322, Inquisition Post Mortem, Fenwick, Northumberland, England^[2]

Walter de Goswic. Inquisition Post Mortem taken __ at Fenwic. John de Goswic, of full age, is his true heir. Rosse, a moiety of the Villiage of., Beringdon, land and tenements in the villiage of., Upsetlington, land and tenements in the villiage of; {snip}

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Mar-1322, Probate Executor, Northumberland, England^[44]

'William de Shafto, an executor of Walter de Gosewyke

13-Feb-1336, Inquisition Post Mortem, Berrington, Northumberland, England^[3]

Walter's relict, Joanna, lived until early 1336, when an inquisition was taken, listing her specifically as the widow of Walter.

Johanna, widow of Walter de Gosewyk, Inquisition taken 13 Feb 1336-7, with reference to lands, formerly held by her, which had passed into the hands of the Bishop. Berington, land in; held of the lord of Berington. Reg Vol II, folio 9d.

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Research Notes

Walter de Goswyk was protected with Clause Nolumus many different years. This clause gave protection ONLY if a person did NOT become elected to any house of law. Essentially it tried to prevent conflict of interest.

Re: Complicated debt transactions notes regarding King's debts to Walter de Gosewyk. Walter was owed this money for almost 5yrs.

King owes Walter de Gosewyk: £452 10s 7.5d

Walter paid: 22 Feb 1315: £100 paid to Sir Robert de Hastings [Bill under seal of J. Bishop of Bath & Wells]

1311: £128 2s paid for victuals, cloth & spices for the King.

1212: £224 8s 7 1/2d paid for wages defending Berwick, a bill to Wardrobe of Edw I

(These two 'under bills' made to Walter sealed by Ingelard de Warle, Kings clerk, keeper of Wardrobe ~Chris)

King owes Sir Robert de Hastings: (from Wardrobe of Edw I for Wages at Rokesburgh in years 1298-1301)

22 Feb 1315: Walter de Gosewyk gives £100 reducing his debt from the King

William de Ayremynne satisfied Walter with letters stating King grants William de Ayremynne the manor of Wykynkby, Linconshire, & lands in Merston, Lincolnshire.

Philip de Lindsey joined the Scotch, so the King assumed the custody of his ward, and so his land rights through the wardship.

1316, Assumed findings of the commission lead by: Adam de Lymbergh and Henry de Baiocis

John le Chamberlyn, age 15, minor in custody of Philip de Lindesey, living in the manor >> Inherits lands of Merston & Wyknynkby Manor

Commission finds the lands worth £360 or £60/yr (6 yrs lease essentially until the minor John becomes 21yrs old and gains reversion)

Value of £360 satisfies Walter's debt of £452 10s 7.5d if William de Ayremynne delivers the letters he has to the exchequer clearing the King of Walter's debts.

If the king loses the wardship, therefore the right to lease the manor, he will compensate Walter £60L/yr equivalent.

Re: Kids parentage I am making the assumption that the listed kids are Walter's. John is firm, as his heir, but Walter (Jr) is a guess. A Walter appears in the 1370's which could be him, but if John inherits it assumes he died before 1333. ~Chris

To Do

Verify the correct Placename for Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland for 1290-1325
Get feedback on representing my blended machine/human latin translations, should they quote the orig in latin?
writeup the hostage scenario from 1317 in the BIO section
Ask for feedback on TAGS to include, and if anyone listed should be linked
Break up the profile with sections
pull out all the noted missing citations and find them
reread/edit after a few days go by
check two images to see if they need license under NA distro. Resolution should be fine, both are heavily altered from orig. see 1319 seal copy text, and recheck seal source.
~~add acknowlegements~~
~~add Inquisition Post mortem~~
~~fix the currency syntax to use £ properly~~ (one pass review done)
Address John Atkinson's comments about sources for synthesized facts for Walter
- ~~birth on Holy Island~~
- ~~no source for his death in Feb 1322 in Fenwick?~~
- ditto for his brother Roger?
- ~~ditto for marriage to Johanna de Cheswyk?~~ no specific date evidence, just existence, her maiden name evidence will go on her page
- source all three sons, esp two not tied to dowry. (make research notes more clear that addressed some of this already) one down from IPM
Tease out context for Durham Cathedral and role of the Bishop with Walter and his debts, and the church's complicated ties to the Crown. Refactor it in the BIO
Block out brother, and fellow Burgess Roger de Goswyk' page, so I can tie back into the BIO and close out John's ref ask.

Sources

↑ "Durham Cathedral Archive: Miscellaneous Charters" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives, Entry for John of Goswick, abt 1274, Ref: 1.1 Spec. 9
↑ ^2.0 ^2.1 ^2.2 "The 45th Annual Report of the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records: Vol II", 7 Aug 1885, Volume 2, Folio 2d, Pontificate of Louis Beaumont books.google.com, pg. 198
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 "The 45th Annual Report of the Deputy Keeper of the Public Records: Vol II", 7 Aug 1885, Volume 2, Folio 9d, Pontificate of Richard de Bury books.google.com, pg. 198, Pontificate of Richard de Bury
↑ ^4.0 ^4.1 "United Kingdom National Archives Online" [database on-line]. Discovery.Nationalarchives.gov.uk Entry for Walter de Gosewic, Correspondence, 1 May 1319 (accessed [12-Oct-2021]); citing National Archives: Kew, NA Ref: SC8/319/E412
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 "Durham Cathedral Archive: Register II" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives, Entry for Thomas de Gosewik, 5 Mar 1319, Ref: f.59v
↑ ^6.0 ^6.1 "Calendar of the Patent Rolls: Preserved in the Public Record Office. Edward II (1317-1321)", books.google.com, (as accessed [11-Oct-2021]), pg.340, membrane 9.
↑ British History Online, [database on-line]. www.british-history.ac.uk, Northern Petitions, Entry for Walter de Gosewyk, Petition, Berwick-upon-Tweed, 1302, Ref: SC 8/91/4548
↑ "Calendar of the Fine Rolls: Volume 2 - Edward II (1307-1319)" Hathitrust.org (accessed[12-Oct-2021]), Entry for Walter de Goswyk, pg9, membrane 12
↑ "Calendar of the Fine Rolls: Volume 2 - Edward II (1307-1319)" Hathitrust.org (accessed [12-Oct-2021]), Entry for Walter de Goswyk, pg68, membrane 20
↑ "United Kingdom National Archives Online" [database on-line]. Discovery.Nationalarchives.gov.uk Entry for Walter de Gosewyk, Petition, Betw 1307-1312 (accessed [10-Oct-2021]); citing National Archives: Kew, NA Ref: SC 8/327/E863
↑ "Calendar of the Patent Rolls: Preserved in the Public Record Office. Elizabeth I, Vol. 3, 1563-1566", books.google.com, (as accessed [11-Oct-2021]), pg.327, membrane 21.
↑ "Calendar of the Patent Rolls: Preserved in the Public Record Office. Edward II (1307-1313)", books.google.com, (as accessed [11-Oct-2021]), pg.377, membrane 24.
↑ "Calendar of the Patent Rolls: Preserved in the Public Record Office. Edward II (1307-1313)", books.google.com, (as accessed [11-Oct-2021]), pg.397, membrane 15.
↑ "Registrum Palatinum dunelmense: The register of Richard de Kellawe, lord palatine and bishop of Durham, 1311-1316" archive.org, pg.1156, Entry for Walter de Gosewyk, Latin
↑ Calendar of the Patent Rolls: Preserved in the Public Record Office. Edward II (1307-1313). Books.Google.com: pg454, membrane 9. (accessed [11-Oct-2021])
↑ Calendar of the Patent Rolls: Preserved in the Public Record Office. Edward II (1307-1313). Hathitrust.org: pg427, membrane 3. (accessed [11-Oct-2021])
↑ "Calendar of the Fine Rolls:Volume 2 - Edward II (1307-1319)" Hathitrust.org (accessed[12-Oct-2021]), Entry for Walter de Goswyk, pg159, membrane 9
↑ "Registrum Palatinum dunelmense: The register of Richard de Kellawe, lord palatine and bishop of Durham, 1311-1316" archive.org, pg.1180, Entry for Walter de Gosewyk
↑ "Durham Cathedral Archive" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives, Entry for Walter de Gosewyk, 16 Dec 1312, Ref: f.5v-6r
↑ "Berwick-upon-Tweed: The history of the town and guild." Scott, J. (1888).London: E. Stock. archive.org; Entry for Adomarus de Valentia, pg. 40
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↑ "Durham Cathedral Archive" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives: Register II, Entry for Walter de Goswyk, 1 Nov 1313, Ref: f.33v-34r
↑ "Durham Cathedral Archive" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives: Register II, Entry for Walter de Goswyk, 4 Nov 1313, Ref: f.34v-35r
↑ "Durham Cathedral Archive" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives: Register II, Entry for Walter de Goswyk, 10 Nov 1313, Ref: f.34v-35r
↑ "The 4th Report of the Royal Commision of Historical Manuscripts: Vol I", 1874; Books.Google.com, pg. 391; Entry for W. de Goswyk, undated, abt 1313
↑ "Registrum Palatinum dunelmense: The register of Richard de Kellawe, lord palatine and bishop of Durham, 1311-1316" archive.org, pg.1259, Entry for Walter de Gosewyk, Latin, transcribed by Chris Gorman with Google tools
↑ "Registrum Palatinum dunelmense: The register of Richard de Kellawe, lord palatine and bishop of Durham, 1311-1316" archive.org, pg.1260, Entry for Walter de Gosewyk, Latin, transcribed by Chris Gorman with Google tools
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↑ "Berwick-upon-Tweed: The history of the town and guild." Scott, J. (1888).London: E. Stock. archive.org; Entry for Walter de Goswyk, pg.41
↑ Calendar of the Patent Rolls: Preserved in the Public Record Office. Edward II (1313-1317). (accessed [11-Oct-2021]) Books.Google.com: pg439, membrane 30.
↑ "Registrum Palatinum dunelmense: The register of Richard de Kellawe, lord palatine and bishop of Durham, 1311-1316" archive.org, pg.788, Entry for Walterum de Gosewyk
↑ "Calendar of the Patent Rolls: Preserved in the Public Record Office. Edward II (1313-1317)", books.google.com, (as accessed [11-Oct-2021]), pg.527-528, membrane 29 - Schedule.
↑ "Calendar of the Fine Rolls:Volume 2 - Edward II (1307-1319)" Hathitrust.org (accessed[12-Oct-2021]), Entry for Walter de Gosewyk, pg305, membrane 13
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↑ "Calendar of the Patent Rolls: Preserved in the Public Record Office. Edward II (1313-1317)", books.google.com, (as accessed [12-Oct-2021]), pg.671, membrane 4.
↑ "Durham Cathedral Archive: Miscellaneous Charters" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives: Miscellaneous Charters, Entry for Walter of Goswick, 30 May 1318, Ref: GB-0033-DCD-Misc.Ch. 4552
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↑ "Durham Cathedral Archive: Register II" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives, Entry for Walter de Gosewyk, 5 Mar 1319, Ref: f.60rv
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↑ "Durham Cathedral Archive: Register II" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives, Entry for Walter de Gosewyk, 6 Dec 1320, Ref: f.77r
↑ "Durham Cathedral Archive: Private Seals" [database on-line]. Durham University Archives, Entry for William de Shafto, 1322, Ref: 2230

Acknowledgements

Very special thanks to help received by the following referenced archives and archivists.

Durham University Archives, perhaps the finest access to the 14th century I know.
Everyone at Bedfordshire History organizations...they are all fantastic.

Thanks to all those who gave feedback! ~Crabby Chris

Proposed Linkage in the Gostwick global tree

Gostwick Name Study

We dont have the precise linkage to these great adventurers who I believe came from across the Black Sea. These placements are very carefully considered, but maybe best help us see which generations would have lived side by side during these almost Domesday era times in England, rather than who shared who's DNA. ~Chris Gorman

OUR Unknown de Goswyk (bef 1188-aft1225) whose line still lives, somehow

John de Gosewyk (1204-1260)
- William de Gosewyk (1220-1285)
- Walter de Gosewyk (1222-1260)
Henry de Gaskryk (1210-1250)
- Robert de Gaskryk (1228-1280)
- John de Gascryk (1235-1275)

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