It was founded for a master with 6 brothers & 6 sisters, in the age of king Richard III, circa 1483-5. [this needs confirmation, as it conflicts with the above foundation date]
masters
Custodians were J de Tamworth, resigned [?] 1365; Roger de Elynton, Died before 1378, and J Wodecot, fired, 1378.
It received royal patronage in the age of king Henry III(before 1272) when the first known king Edward I granted it the privilege to collect alms. Robert [di?] Sefeld, et al, received a license to donate property in 1305. Robert Sharparew was a patron in 1512. It also received other legacies. Sibyl Francis, 1455, made a contribution by testament for church fabric.
Custody by royal grant to J Wodecot und false pretext revoked, 1378.
The hospital had land holdings It was in debt in 1323 & faced poverty circa 1330. In 1337 : alleged inside royal alms grants.
Income was derived from the testaments of benefactors and from alms, by privilege king Edward I, in 1306; this was renewed in 1311-37.
Custody by royal grant to J Wodecot und false pretext revoked , 1378. The brothers & sisters sue to recover cross usurped by the Abbot of the male monastery of S. Osyth, outside Essex, in 1306.
[1] The first document is during the age of Hery III (1216-72).
