From the towns of Peldon and Abberton, 44s. 7½d., from fines of workmen of the same town (sic).
From the towns of Wigborough, Great and Little, 62s. 2d., whereof the fifteenth is 12 d., the fines of workmen 61s. 2d.
From the town of Layer de la Hay, 32s. 9¾d., whereof the fifteenth is 2s. 9¾d., the fines of workmen 30s.
From the town of Layer Breton with Salcott, Virley, 46s. 6d. whereof the fifteenth is 16s. 6d., the fines of workmen 30s.
From the town of Layer Marney, 28s. 7¼d., whereof the fifteenth is 18s. 7¼d., the fines of workmen 10s.; whereof, of the fifteenth, the goods of Robert de Marny[215] in the same town [contribute] 10s.
From the town of Langenhoe, 40s. 1d., from the excess of fines of workmen of the same towns (sic).
Sum of this hundred, 19l. 10s. 2d., whereof from the fifteenth [arises] 38s. 11d.. from fines of workmen 17l. 11s. 3d.[216]
[215] His lands were for the time being in the King's hand as an escheat.
[216] Note that in half the towns in this hundred the inhabitants' share of the subsidy is wholly covered by the fines. The ordinance and statute were enforced in Essex more severely than elsewhere.
18. Labour Legislation; the Statute of 12 Richard II. [Statute Roll, 2, mm. 13, 12], 1388.[217]