Gift of land, Great Eversden, Cambridgeshire
Scope and Contents
John Rede of Little Eversden confirms his gift (with warranty) to Gilbert West of Great Eversden, of three selions in the field of Great Eversden. One selion lies in the field of Brunnebrok next land of William Knesale senior and abutting on a croft of Robert Braggeby. Another lies next to land belonging to West at Kyngystonebrok, and the third lies at Grenedych next to further land held by West. Warranty clause carries a penalty. Deed poll, witnessed by William Fiyran, Thomas Ta'nt, Nicholas Bokysworthe, William Kneshale, Henry ?Peyntor, and others. Seal wanting. Endorsed in pencil: '28'.
Dates
- Creation: 7 May 1376 (At Great Eversden, Wednesday after the Feast of St John ante portam latinam, 50 Edward III, [7 May 1376])
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Extent
1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Parchment thin and fragile
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Mrs R G Harrison, The Little House, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, 13 May 1941
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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