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Gift of land, Elsfield, Oxfordshire

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3902

Scope and Contents

Hugh de Wyke of Elsefelde [Elsfield], Oxfordshire, confirms his gift (with warranty) to his son William de Wyke, of a messuage and 19 acres of land in Elsfield. Deed poll, witnessed by John de Bradle, William de M'ston', John Ewstace de Whatele, George de Louches, Ralph de Sanford, Simon le Frankelyn of ?Thamele, and others. Pendant tagged red-brown round seal of Hugh de Wyke, with unidentified central device. Endorsed in a ?fifteenth-century hand: 'Carta de terris in / Ellisfeld Wyk'. In pencil at top right: '1'.

Dates

  • Creation: 19 Mar. 1313 (Monday before the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary 6 Edward II [Edward son of King Edward, 19 Mar 1313])

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Staining caused by damp

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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