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Gift of land, Elsfield, Oxfordshire

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3918

Scope and Contents

John Markham, son and heir of the late Henry and Agnes Markham of Ellesfeld [Elsfield], Oxfordshire, confirms his gift (with warranty) to William Boseno, Roger Folkes [or Fowes?], David Langeston, John Gerlond, and John Gyles, of a messuage and virgate of land in Elsfield which John holds by right of inheritance from his parents. Deed poll, witnessed by Maurice Harry, John Wodewe, William Harryes, William Hardyman, John Hille, Roger West, William Kyng, and many others. Tag and seal wanting. Endorsed in a near-contemporary hand: 'Carta Johannis Markham de terris / in Ellisfeld'. In pencil at top right: '18'.

Dates

  • Creation: 10 May 1437 (15 Henry VI)

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Slightly torn, and damaged by damp at folds

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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