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Gift of land, Caldecote, Suffolk

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4077

Scope and Contents

For homage and service, and in consideration of 20s gressum, Thomas Olyve of ?Wyverdestun' confirms his gift to William son of Edmund of Caldecote, of two pieces of land in the field called Caldecote, between the lands of William le Palmer and William de le Grene. To be held of Thomas, his heirs or assigns by William, his heirs or assigns. Reserving quit-rent of one penny for all services. Witnessed by Thomas de Bresew[o]rth, Walter de Caldecote, John son of William, Robert son of Richard le Peytur, Robert de Sancto Edmundo, William son of Manserus, Radulf le Furnays, Nicholas de Ruchae, William le Erchedeken, and others Tag, seal wanting. Endorsed in a modern hand: 'Caldecote'.

Dates

  • Creation: (Undated, circa 13th century)

Conditions Governing Access

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Badly damaged, particularly at folds, and much worn

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased at Sotheby's, Lot 190 (Phillipps MS 41097), 13 April 1981

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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