He was forced to pay 10,000 Marks over the next five years for his release from prison and pardon, far more than any of the other disgraced justices. The fine was not a reflection on his crimes or his high standing, but rather on his ability to pay; Hengham is known to have held three Cathedral canonries at Hereford, Lichfield and St Paul's, as well as prebends in five collegiate churches and livings in ten counties.
He was compelled to pay 10,000 Marks over the next five years for his release from prison and pardon, significantly more than any of the other disgraced judges. The fine was not a reflection on his crimes or his high social standing, but rather on his financial capacity; Hengham is renowned for having held three Cathedral canonries at Hereford, Lichfield, and St Paul's, as well as prebends in five collegiate churches and livings in ten counties.