In consideration of #484, Sir Thomas Pope of Wroxton, Oxfordshire, leases to Alexander Maie [May] and Thomas Hinton, both of Avescott, Oxfordshire, yeomen, a farm called Putts or Pitlands, in Avescott, for 99 years or the lives of Maie's children Anthonie, Anne, and Alice Maie, at an annual rent of 40s. Detailed reservations of timber rights. Indenture, signed and sealed by May and Hinton, witnessed by Rice Jones, John Holland, and William Webbe (?).
Lease, Avescott, Oxfordshire
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- Dates of Creation28 May 1633 (9 Charles I)
- Language of MaterialEnglish .
- Physical Description1 item(s) vellum vellum
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Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Brittle and badly torn at centre and folds