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Lease, Elsfield, Oxfordshire

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3927

Scope and Contents

In consideration of #4, 'and by force and vertu of an indenture of demyse made sealid and delyverid unto him by the deane and canons of King Henrye theight his Colledge in the Universite of Oxforde' (Doc 3923), Edmond Powell esq of Sampford, Oxfordshire, leases to Thomas Care, clerk, and John Bryce, skinner, both of Ellesfyld [Elsfield], Oxfordshire, land known as the 'Pryors Furses' in Elsfield, adjoining 'Stoowood' to the north and east, for 21 years from Michaelmas 1565, at an annual rent of 9s. Felling of oak, ash, and elm is prohibited. Indenture, signed and sealed by Care and Bryce. One tagged pendant small red round seal with token 'cross-hatching' device, second seal wanting. Contemporary endorsement now illegible. In pencil at top-right: '23'.

Dates

  • Creation: 10 Dec. 1555 (2 & 3 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

Damaged at seal tag

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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