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Gift of land, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4023

Scope and Contents

In consideration of an unspecified sum, William B[aggott] of Wisbeche [Wisbech], Cambridgeshire, glover, confirms to Gabriel [Neave] of Wisbech, yeoman, a tenement with garden in the 'Olde Markett', Wisbech, abutting on the street with that name to the north, and on land lately belonging to Henry London to the south, which property Baggott holds by virtue of a gift made by Thomas Trewe of the Borough of St Peter's, Northamptonshire, clothworker, dated 18 Nov 7 James I. Deed poll, signed by 'William Bagott'. Tag and seal wanting. Endorsed with faded certificate of livery of seisin (?). Further endorsed 'Cambridge No 19'.

Dates

  • Creation: 19 Dec. 1611 (9 James I)

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Faded, and damaged at right-hand edge

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased at Sotheby's, Lot 19 (Phillipps MS 32068), 13 April 1981

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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