Fine of the Month
Between December 2005 and December 2012, every month a member of the Project Team or other scholar has commented on material of particular interest in the Rolls. Although the project finished in December 2011, there was sufficient interest in the Fine of the Month series to continue it for 2012 using contributions received throughout 2012 and 2013. Simply click on the links below for access to the monthly fines, arranged chronologically in the reverse order of publication. For a brief thematic guide to the Fines of the Month from December 2005 to December 2012 go to 'Guide to FOMS'. It is our intention to publish future Fines of the Month with reference to the date in which they are published. Submissions should be sent to:
David Carpenter: david.carpenter [at] kcl.ac.uk1.Fine of the Month Competition
Prizes in the Fine of the Month Competition have been awarded for six years. The winners are listed below. Fines of the Month by members of the Project Team and its advisory committees were not eligible to be considered in the competition.
The winner of the Fine of the Month Competition for 2012 is Christopher Tilley for his article 'The Chenduits in the Fine Rolls - A Gentry Family in the Reign of Henry III
The winners of the Fine of the Month Competition for 2011 are Jeremy Ashbee for his article ''Gloriette' in Corfe Castle, 1260' and Evyatar Marienberg for his article 'The Stealing of the “Apple of Eve” from the 13th century Synagogue of Winchester'.
The winners of the Fine of the Month Competition for 2010 were the villagers of Nunney in Somerset for their article from August 2010, 750 years on: the Fine Rolls and the Nunney charter
The winner of the Fine of the Month Competition for 2009 was Tony Moore for his article from July 2009, ‘The Thorrington dispute: a case study of Henry III’s interference with judicial process’.
The winner of the Fine of the Month Competition for 2008 was Sophie Ambler for her article from November 2008, ‘The Fines and Loans of the Montfortian Bishops and the Missing Fine ‘in expedicione’ of 1264’.
The winner of the Fine of the Month Competition for 2007 was Julie Kanter for her article from March 2007, ‘The Four Knights’ System and the Evidence for it in the Fine Rolls’.
- December 2012: Civil disobedience: the citizens and archbishop of Dublin during Hugh de Lacy's Irish rebellion, 1223-4 [PDF] Daniel Brown
- November 2012: The Chenduits in the Fine Rolls – A Gentry Family in the Reign of Henry III [PDF] Christopher Tilley
- October 2012: Fulk Peyforer's Wages [PDF] Richard Cassidy
- September 2012: Aspects of the Revolution of 1258 [PDF] David Carpenter
- August 2012: The vis et voluntas of King Henry III: the downfall and punishment of Robert de Ros [PDF] David Carpenter
- July 2012: A Comparative Critique of the Henry III Fine Rolls Project [PDF] Katherine Bailey
- June 2012: Matthew Paris and Henry III’s elephant [PDF] Richard Cassidy and Michael Clasby
- May 2012: Mathias Bezill, the Unpopular Alien? [PDF] Michael Ray
- April 2012: The battle of Brampton, an addendum: more evidence of violence in the village [PDF] David Carpenter
- March 2012: An incident in the fall and rise of Hubert de Burgh [PDF] Rev. Dr. William Strange
- February 2012: King Henry III and the Sicilian Affair [PDF] David Carpenter
- January 2012: The Exploits of Two Dorset Knights at the Battle of Lewes and on the Fine Roll [PDF] Huw Ridgeway
- December 2011: The Stealing of the “Apple of Eve” from the 13th century Synagogue of Winchester Evyatar Marienberg and David Carpenter
- November 2011: The sense of humour of King Henry III David Carpenter
- October 2011: The reforming council takes control of fines of gold, 1258-59 Richard Cassidy
- September 2011: The Bordesley Charter: A Window on Chancery Procedure? Adam Chambers
- August 2011: Magna Carta 1253: new light on the negotiations and the ambitions of the church David Carpenter
- July 2011: 'Gloriette' in Corfe Castle, 1260 Jeremy Ashbee
- June 2011: The Henry III Fine Rolls Project and its website: an appraisal Ryan Kaskel
- May 2011: A queen and sister: Joan, the wife of Alexander II of Scotland, and sister of Henry III of England Jessica Nelson
- April 2011: The origin of Chorley Fair, and the perils of place-name identification Jonathan Mackman
- March 2011: King Henry III and Salisbury cathedral: how not to fulfil your promises? David Carpenter
- February 2011: The Excommunication of Beatrice de Faye Stephen Church
- January 2011: De vi laica amovenda: testing the bounds of secular and ecclesiastical jurisdiction in the reign of Henry III Philippa Hoskin
- December 2010: Sherborne and Corfe castles in 1260–61 Huw Ridgeway
- November 2010: Archbishop Langton and Magna Carta: his contribution, his doubts and his hypocrisy David Carpenter
- October 2010: Prosopography in the Field of Crusader Studies and the Fine Rolls of the Reign of Henry III as a Source for the Fifth Crusade Josey Cullen
- September 2010: A Peasant in politics during the Montfortian regime of 1264–1265: The Wodard of Kibworth case David Carpenter
- August 2010: 750 years on: the Fine Rolls and the Nunney charter Ken Lloyd
- July 2010: Beyond respite: a case study in local power and authority during the minority of Henry III Colin Veach
- June 2010: Fine of the Month – Methodological Problems of Standardisation in Medieval Source Material: The Compton Bassett Charters William Stewart-Parker
- May 2010: Consent to taxation, the community of the realm and the development of parliament: the aid of 1245 David Carpenter
- April 2010: Rolls and ransoms in the March of Wales Richard Cassidy
- March 2010: The Relationship between the Business Transacted in the Fine Rolls and the Royal Itinerary in 1252 Julie Kanter
- February 2010: Crucifixion and Conversion: King Henry III and the Jews in 1255: Part 2 David Carpenter
- January 2010: Crucifixion and Conversion: King Henry III and the Jews in 1255: Part 1 David Carpenter
- December 2009: Alan Basset and the men of High Wycombe William Stewart-Parker
- November 2009: Henry III and Windsor David Carpenter & Julie Kanter
- October 2009: The fine of Nigel de Mowbray in March 1224, Magna Carta and Hubert de Burgh David Carpenter & Celine Dignan
- September 2009: The Abbot, the Royal Will and Magna Carta: the amercement of the Abbot of St Albans for non-attendance at the common summons of the Yorkshire Forest Eyre in 1212 Michael Clasby
- August 2009: Isabella countess of Arundel’s confrontation with King Henry III Susanna Annesley
- July 2009: The Thorrington dispute: a case study of Henry III’s interference with judicial process Tony Moore
- June 2009: Ireland and the Fine Rolls Beth Hartland
- May 2009: The Fine Rolls Project: A Study of Widows 1216–1234 Carl Steward
- April 2009: The peasants of Rothley in Leicestershire, the Templars and King Henry III David Carpenter
- March 2009: ‘The greater part of the vill was there’: the struggle of the men of Brampton against their lord. Part II: The Battle of Brampton David Carpenter
- February 2009: The inheritance of Richard Foliot of Grimston, Nottinghamshire, 1236 David Crook
- January 2009: Severing the ties: Count Robert III de Dreux, the Honour of St. Valery and the end of the Anglo-Norman realm Adrian Jobson
- December 2008: ‘The greater part of the vill was there’: the struggle of the men of Brampton against their lord. Part I David Carpenter
- November 2008: The Fines and Loans of the Montfortian Bishops and the Missing Fine Roll ‘in expedicione’ of 1264 Sophie Ambler
- October 2008: Fines made for Norwich and Lynn charters, 1229 and 1233, held in the Norfolk Record Office and King’s Lynn Borough Archives John Alban
- September 2008: Profit and privilege in the counties, 1229/30 Richard Cassidy
- August 2008: Rose of Dover, Richard of Chilham and the duel for a manor Christine Voth and Richard Cassidy
- July 2008: The Countess and the Constable: An exploration of the conflict that arose between Margaret de Burgh and Bertram de Criel Susanna Annesley
- June 2008: Marginal characters and comments in the rolls Richard Cassidy
- May 2008: Shuffling the sheriffs, 1234 and 1236 Richard Cassidy
- April 2008: Medieval history and the internet: the Henry III Fine Rolls Project The Henry III Fine Rolls Project Conclusion Bibliography Amanda Roper
- March 2008: Hubert de Burgh, Matilda de Mowbray, and Magna Carta’s protection of widows. David Carpenter
- February 2008: ‘Hinc Mittendum est…’ – The sending of the originalia roll to the Exchequer Victoria Raffan & David Carpenter
- January 2008: England comes to the aid of the Crusader Kingdom of Jerusalem Michael Ray
- December 2007: The fine roll of 11 Henry III, 28 October 1226–27 October 1227 Sophie Ambler
- November 2007: The Impact of Magna Carta on Widows: evidence from the Fine Rolls 1216–1225 Susanna Annesley
- October 2007: The Development of the Fine Rolls Paul Dryburgh & Beth Hartland
- September 2007: Oliver, sixth baron Deyncourt: A former rebel enters his inheritance Louise Wilkinson
- August 2007: ‘Coram’ as authorization in the Henry III Fine Rolls 1216–1224 Beth Hartland
- July 2007: The Companions of Falkes de Bréauté and the siege of Bedford Castle Michael Ray
- June 2007: The Language of Making Fine Paul Dryburgh
- May 2007: The battle of Lincoln (20 May 1217) and William Marshal’s ransom agreement with Nicholas de Stuteville David Carpenter
- April 2007: Images and Indexing: Scribal Creativity in the Fine Rolls, 1216–1234 Ben Wild
- March 2007: The Four Knights’ System and the Evidence for it in the Fine Rolls Julie Kanter
- February 2007: The rolls of King John in Corfe Castle, 1227 David Carpenter
- January 2007: The fine rolls, Godfrey of Crowcombe and the Oxfordshire offices David Carpenter
- December 2006: The lady is not for turning: Margaret de Redvers’ fine not to be compelled to marry Michael Ray
- November 2006: Uncle and Niece: The Disputed Huse Family Inheritance Paul Brand
- October 2006: Adam de St. Martin and the king’s tenants of Mansfield 1217–1222 David Crook
- September 2006: Ranulf le Bretun and the Development of the Wardrobe Audit: March–August 1233 Ben Wild
- August 2006: The bishop of Winchester’s fine in 1227 David Carpenter
- July 2006: Fines made with Henry III for the confirmation of charters, January–February 1227 David Carpenter
- June 2006: The role of the sheriff of Essex and Hertfordshire in local and national politics Tony Moore
- May 2006: The Dower of Isabella of Angoulême Louise Wilkinson
- April 2006: A Medieval Murder Mystery, or the Crime of the Canteloups Tony Moore
- March 2006: The Munster estates of John d'Evreux Beth Hartland
- February 2006: The inheritance of Thurstan Basset Scott Waugh
- January 2006: Maud de Caux and the custody of the forests of Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire David Crook
- December 2005: The first agenda for a meeting of the king's council, 1218 David Carpenter