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Royal Letters Patent with duplicates, 1445-03-23

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/CAM/65-67

Scope and Contents

Grant from King Henry VI to King's College of a £10 annuity from Cambridge's £70 fee farm, and 37 s. 6 d. annuity from the prior of Barnwell's £31 fee farm, and reversion of a £40 fee farm of the abbot of Bury St Edmonds, now held by Henry Somer and Richard Alred. Henry VI's Great Seal is attached.

Dates

  • Creation: 1445-03-23

Conditions Governing Access

From the Sub-Fonds:

ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD MAY BE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. ASK THE ARCHIVISTS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Extent

3 item(s) : parchment

Language of Materials

Latin

Former / Other Reference

Box M25/28/30

Date information

DateText: 1444/5.

Description of Seal(s)

Quantity: 1 seal.
Attachment: Pendant on blue, yellow and gold-leaf cords.
Colour: Black.
Damage: 3 (moderate damage).
Shape and size: Round, 115 x 115 mm.
Impression(s) and single or double-sided: Double-sided. Obverse - Henry VI enthroned facing forwards. Reverse - Henry VI on horseback in knight's armour. Legend - HENRICUS REX DEI GRATIA FRANCIAE ET ANGLICAE ET DUS HIBERNIA.




Finding aid date

2004-07-21 14:39:23+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

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