Quitclaim, Westwell and Little Chart, Kent
Scope and Contents
In return for #171 17s and a grant of the manor of Litlechert [Little Chart, Kent] at an annual rent of ten marks, Peter de Bendeng', son of Peter de Bendeng', quitclaims and recognises the manor of Welles [Westwell, Kent] to be the right of the prior and canons of Christ Church, Canterbury, for their table. Warranty against Christians and Jews. Deed poll, witnessed by William de Shirentun', Henry de Cobeham, Robert de Rocchele, Henry de Sandwico, John de Sancto Legerio, Henry de ?Osp'ng', Roger de Sotindun', Thomas de Bending', ?Mathelgarus de H'ste, John clerico de Welles, and many others. Pendant green round armorial seal with Bending's name in Roman capitals, on bi-colour silk cord. Contemporary endorsement: 'Carta Petri de Bending' de manerio nostro de Well''. Further endorsed in pencil: '1', '7', 'VIII', 'John', and '17'; in ink: '51', 'II', and 'S.D.'.
Dates
- Creation: 1224 (Circa, undated)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum
Language of Materials
English
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased from Mr. J.E.T. Pollard Esq, 17 Prince of Wales Road, Norwich, 16 January 1948 (through Heitland Fund)
Bibliography
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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