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Gift of land, Great Eversden, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3652

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])

Conditions Governing Access

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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

Repository Details

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