Scope and Contents
John and Joan Hore lease to John and Joan Hardyman and to their son William a toft and half an acre of land in Elisfeld [Elsfield], Oxfordshire, called Millers, lately in the possession of Roger Carter, for their three lives at an annual rent of 5s. If William is survived by his brother Thomas, then the latter is also to hold the property for his life on the same terms. Indenture, witnessed by John Heye, Robert Mannyng, William Kooke de Whatele, and many others. 3 pendant tagged red round seals (damaged) with 'bird' or 'flower' devices. Fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Identifying endorsements. In pencil at top-right: '16'. The names of further lessors, Thomas Loundres and Joan his wife, have been erased throughout the document.
Dates
- Creation: 21 Apr. 1401 (Thursday before St George's Day 2 Henry IV [21 Apr 1401])
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Torn, and considerably worn, particularly at edges
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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