Scope and Contents
In consideration of homage and service, and of two marks, Theobald de Berle [probably Barley, Hertfordshire] confirms his gift to Anselm son of Benjamin, of two acres of land in the field of Berle, lying between lands of Walter son of Katherine and of Hugh Bunt'. An annual rent of 5d is reserved for all services saving forinsec and royal service. At Berle, witnessed by Master Peter Kardun, Roger de Kayli, Henry de Benden', Ossebert de Hadleya, William le Moyne, Robert Gunt', Geoffrey de Meldeburn, William son of Jordan, Nicholas le Frankelin, Nicholas de Barenton [Barrington?], Ralph son of Roger of ?Scarpenho, and many others. Tag and seal wanting. Modern identifying endorsements.
Dates
- Creation: 1256 - 1257
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Two small holes
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased at Sotheby's, Lot 190 (Phillipps MS 36232), 13 April 1981
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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