Entries for the tag ‘Melton, William (died 1340) ’
43rd Archbishop of York (1317-1340), completed the nave of York Minster, fought the Scots, persecuted rebellious nuns. 
- 1 June 1318: Archbishop Melton of York tells the Ripon bailiff to ensure that everyone pays their proper share of the protection money agreed with the Scots
- 20 September 1319: During the Anglo-Scottish wars, seasoned raiders slaughter an improvised Yorkshire home guard of clergy, peasants and officials at Myton-on-Swale
- 17 May 1321: Isabella Dayvill, apostate nun, is banished to suffer silence, hunger and punishment at Handale Priory (North Riding)
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