Gift of land, Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire
Scope and Contents
For his homage and service, Warin Banast'e confirms his gift to his chamberlain and sergeant, Robert, of specified lands with rights of common pasture in and around Waletona [probably Walton-le-Dale, Lancashire], partly bounded by the Derewente [River Darwen?]. Reserving annual quit-rent of one pound of cumins ['unam libram cimini'] for all services. Malediction clause. Witnessed by Thurstan Banast'e, Randulf son of Roger de Maresaie, Robert clerk his brother, Robert Banast'e, Henry de ?Honef', Walter de Wine[-?], William Banast'e, Adam de Harwde [sic], Henry de Blakeb', Richard de ?Pereyunt, John Albus, William clerk 'qui hanc cartam scripsit', and many others. Tag and seal wanting. Endorsed in a later hand: 'War' Banast''.
Dates
- Creation: 1200 (Circa, undated)
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Extent
1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Torn, and badly stained by damp
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Purchased at Sotheby's, Lot 190 (Phillipps MS 40993), 13 April 1981
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
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