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Grant of land in Eltisley inherited from his father to William of St Remi and his wife, Argentelina, sister of Roger, 1200 - 1207

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0268/CCCC09/03/16

Scope and Contents

The land comprises a fourth part of Roger's demesne of Eltisley with the homage and service of Warin Banstr' for half a . . . of land in the same vill. Also: one virgate of land in demsne, viz. one 'quarter' held by Richard de Grene, another held by Margery, widow, another held by Thomas de la . . . ; another held by Robert de Papworth, and one messuage held by Robert le Beggere and 5 acres of land . . . And a third part of woodland, named Le Ermitequarter and Le Brade/Brendequarter; all to be held by the 7th part of the service of a knight's fee. If Argentelina predeceases William he may hold the land by the same service for life. In return Roger to receive the homage and service of Henry son of Stori for a half virgate of land and of William Banastre for a quarter and 3 acres and one bay palfrey worth 20 shillings.
Witnesses: Fulke son of Teobald, sheriff of Cambridgeshire; Henry de Childerley; Bartholomew de la Leie; Stephen de . . .; Geoffrey de Caistone [Caxton]; Pater, parson of Eltisley; William de Wildebos; Robert le Fleming; Walter de Wldeb'; . . . Lega; Robert Banstre; Lisiard de Mustres; Robert his son; Richard son of Pagan; Mois' de Tasso; William son of Roger . . .

Dates

  • Creation: 1200 - 1207

Extent

1 membrane(s) : vellum

Language of Materials

Latin

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

B Staining and other damage to left side; a small rectangle excised near top

Former / Other Reference

XXIV B 71

General

Photocopy, and descriiption by C. P. Hall enclosed

General

Seal missing

Date information

DateText: n.d. Dated by witnesses.

Originator(s)

Roger of Argentan

Finding aid date

2006-08-01 13:49:20+00:00

Genre / Form

Repository Details

Part of the Corpus Christi College Archives Repository

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