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Grant of land by Richard Fitzneale (Richard of Ely) Bishop of London to the Deanery of London

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.42

Scope and Contents

Ralph de Diceto, Dean of London, had granted certain land and property to the Deanery of St Paul's. The Bishop's predecessor G[ilbert Ffoliott] had confirmed this grant and assigned further land, on condition that each dean should pay a certain sum to the chamberlain for provisions on the anniversary of the Dean's death. The Bishop approves the above transactions and assigns further land. Witnesses: Richard de Storteford, schoolmaster; Henry, treasurer; Henry de Northampton; Robert de Clifford; Hugh de Raculf; Hugh; Richard the younger; Peter de Waltham; Ralph de Chilton; Osbert de Camera; Gilbert Banastre; Robert de Nivers; Aalard; Richard de Windlesores; William de Heli; Roger; Alan; Berengarins; John de Stortforde. The Bishop's seal is attached, stamped with his effigy and the words 'Ricardus Dei Graci[a Lon]doniensis Episcopus'.

Dates

  • Creation: 1190 (Circa, undated)

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Extent

1 item(s) (vellum) : vellum

Language of Materials

English

Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

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