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
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