Villeins often pay cash rather than carry out feudal duties. It is the peak of the feudal times. Parliament is raising money from tax on wool and controlling the king who is spending much on French wars. 1342 - John Eycott signs petition as a townsman to get the Abbott out of medaling in their affairs, Also to keep town free. Back of feudal system broken because labour is scarce and expensive.
Labourers are at a premium, farms vacated population is cut in half.
Cloth manufacturing is begun. Huge flocks of sheep are held by few landowners including the Thynnes and the Bishops. 2 rectors of North Cerney die in plague. 1362 - Norman French abolished in courts etc. Eycote window placed in church.