| Description | From: John, king of England
Granting that elections of major and minor prelates in cathedrals, churches and religious houses throughout England should be free. Made with the consent of his barons. He will retain custody of those churches and monasteries that belong to him when they are vacant. Further terms given for elections.
An agreement has been made between him and Stephen [Langton], archbishop of Canterbury, William [of Sainte-Mère-Église], bishop of London, Eustace, bishop of Ely, Giles [de Braose], bishop of Hereford, Jocelin [of Wells], bishop of Bath and Glastonbury, and Hugh [of Wells], bishop of Lincoln, concerning damages incurred during the Interdict. Given by Richard Marsh ('de marisco'), royal chancellor.
Given at the New Temple, London.
Witnesses: Peter des Roches, bishop of Winchester; William Marshal, earl of Pembroke; William de Warenne, earl of Surrey; Randulf, earl of Chester; Saher de Quincy, earl of Winchester; Geoffrey de Mandeville, earl of Gloucester and Essex; William de Ferrières, earl of Derby; William Briwer'; Warren son of Gerald; William de Cantilupo; Hugh de Nevill'; Robert de Ver; William de Huntingefeld'
Endorsed with description in contemporary hand. |
| Publication Note | Transcribed and discussed in F M Powicke and C R Cheney (eds), Councils and synods..., vol 2, part i (Oxford, 1964), pp38-41
Noted in Historical Manuscripts Commission Fifth Report (London, 1876), Appendix, p432 |