William de Westbury was for many years the steward of the manor of Castle Combe, near Chippenham, Wiltshire,[1] and during that time was noted as being a lawyer by profession.
[1] He was also active in the Assize Court, Common Pleas circa 1406 when described as an "Apprentice".
[2] He was appointed Sergeant-at-law in 1418 (after refusal of the position in 1415;[2] the judges' pay had not kept pace with the times and acceptance to become Sergeant-at-law sometimes led to appointment as a judge and reduced earnings).
[3] As a consequence of insufficient numbers of Sergeants, a large penalty was imposed by Parliament upon persons refusing the summons.
[9] William bequeathed his body to be interred in a tomb in the new chapel on the north side near the inner vail under a glazed window within this church.