Scope and Contents
Sir Thomas and Dame Elizabeth Pope lease to Thomas Curtes, yeoman, 'five lyttell copiez woodes' in Northlie [North Leigh], Oxfordshire, containing in total some 15 acres (reserving 'all manner of gret tymber') for 16 years from the previous Michaelmas at an annual rent of 5 marks, together with 4 capons and 4 hens each Christmas. Any failure to keep up the payments will also invalidate a lease to Curtes dated 20 Dec 1 & 2 Philip and Mary of the reversion of the mansion house of the manor of Northlie, currently held by Robert Curtes, Thomas's father. Indenture, signed and sealed by Thomas Curtes. Pendant tagged red round seal with 'dragon' device. One contemporary and one eighteenth-century identifying endorsement.
Dates
- Creation: 19 Dec. 1554 (1 & 2 Philip and Mary)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Slight damage at bottom right
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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