Events from the 1290s in England. Incumbents Monarch – Edward I Events 1290 21 May – the statute of quo warranto establishes the concept of time immemorial in English law, dating it to before the accession of Richard I of England in 1189. 8 July – the statute Quia Emptores is passed, reforming the feudal system of land leases and allowing the sale of fee simple estates. 18 July – the Edict of Expulsion is issued expelling all the Jews from England (at this time probably around 2,000) by 1 November. The second of the Statutes of Mortmain is passed under King Edward I, which prevents land from passing into possession of the church. Approximate date of construction of the Round Table at Winchester Castle by order of King Edward. 1291 10 May – at Norham Castle, Edward forces the Scottish nobles to recognise his right to determine the succession to the throne of Scotland. 8 August – twelve applicants submit their claims to the Scottish throne to Edward I. The Eleanor crosses are erected at Charing Cross and across England marking the route of the funeral procession Edward I's Queen, Eleanor of Castile. Construction of the nave of York Minster begins. 1292 17 November – Edward I places John Balliol on the Scottish throne. Edward I reforms and standardises the system of legal education. Great Coxwell Barn is built; it will still be standing in the 21st century. 1293 13 February – Robert Winchelsey elected as Archbishop of Canterbury, an office he will hold until his death in 1313. 15 May – English fleet defeats a French force and sacks La Rochelle. 1294 January – war breaks out between England and France when Philip IV of France attempts to seize Gascony from English control. 14 May – Philip formally announces the confiscation of Gascony. June – Edward I takes direct control of the English wool trade (until 1297). 24 August – Treaty of Nuremberg: England allies with the Holy Roman Empire against France. September – Madog ap Llywelyn leads a Welsh revolt against English rule. 9 October – delayed by the Welsh revolt, an English army finally leaves to invade France. November – Edward I requires coastal towns to build ships for an expedition to France. Edward I demands from the Church a grant of one half of all clerical revenues. 1295 5 March – Battle of Maes Moydog: