The Great Roll of the Pipe for the Tenth Year of the Reign of King Henry III Michaelmas 1226: (Pipe Roll 70)

The pipe roll for Michaelmas 1226 is a valuable resource for historians studying medieval royal finance and administration. It preserves the accounts for twenty-nine English shrievalties, including those of Thomas of Cirencester for the earl of Devon's lands and the king's manors in Devon. It also includes information about the collection of the fifteenth on moveable property and the business of Hugh de Neville's forest eyre. The roll provides insights into the staffing and maintenance of royal castles, as well as the transport of money and equipment to Portsmouth and Portchester for the defence of Gascony.

Format: Hardback
Length: 440 pages
Publication date: 23 August 2022
Publisher: Pipe Roll Society

The pipe roll for Michaelmas 1226 is a remarkable source of information, as it contains accounts for no fewer than twenty-nine English shrievalties, providing a detailed analysis of the collection of royal revenues during that period. This volume is the first edition of the Latin pipe roll for 10 Henry III (Michaelmas 1226), and it holds immense value for historians studying the reign of King Henry III and those interested in medieval royal finance and administration. The roll is particularly detailed, preserving accounts for twenty-nine English shrievalties, with only Rutland and Westmorland missing. In addition to these, the pipe roll includes various other accounts, such as those of Thomas of Cirencester for the earl of Devon's lands and the king's manors in Devon, which will be of great interest to local historians. While no new scutages were levied in this accounting year, the roll reveals that arrears were still being collected from previous years, particularly those of Montgomery (1223) and Bedford (1224). The entries provide intricate details regarding the honors of Boulogne and Wallingford, showcasing the ongoing efforts of the royal exchequer to recover large outstanding debts from barons, such as Warin de Munchensy, through a policy of consolidation and termination. Furthermore, the pipe roll offers valuable insights into the business of Hugh de Neville's forest eyre of 1224-5 for Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire, Worcestershire, and Dorset. This eyre was conducted in accordance with the Forest Charter, providing a glimpse into the implementation of this important legal document. The contents of the pipe roll also assist in studying the royal exchequer's continued efforts to recover large, outstanding debts from barons, such as Warin de Munchensy, via a policy of consolidation and termination. Overall, the pipe roll for Michaelmas 1226 is a rich and valuable resource for historians, shedding light on the financial and administrative affairs of the medieval kingdom and providing valuable insights into the complex relationships between the monarchy, nobility, and the broader society of the time.

Dimension: 242 x 146 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780901134820