Quitclaim, Elsfield, Oxfordshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.3906
  • Dates of Creation
      6 July 1327 (Monday after the Feast of SS Peter and Paul 1 Edward III [6 July 1327])
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Gilbert de E[lse]feld [Elsfield, Oxfordshire] snr releases to William de Wyke of Elsfield all his right and claim in a messuage with 8 acres in Elsfield, which formerly belonged to Hugh de Wyke, father of William. Deed poll, witnessed by Robert le ?Neven of ?Islep, John de Stoford, Thomas le ?Gir de Staunton, and others. Pendant tagged seal wanting. Endorsed in ?fifteenth-century hand: 'Relax' Gilb't Ellisfeld / de terres in Elisfeld [sic]'. Endorsed in pencil top-right: '6'.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Damaged by damp; small hole at top-centre