Sale of land, Writtle, Essex

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.176
  • Dates of Creation
      12 Nov. 1557
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Indenture. Edwarde Bell of Ingatestone, Essex, sells to Richard Sampforthe of Writtell certain land which he bought of Johanne Bedyll, to him and his heirs for ever to the use of him and his heirs for ever, a certain yearly rent due to Johanne Bedyll for life excepted. Witnesses: John Lyndesell, Robert Derane, Thomas Dale, John Welde of Arnyswicke and Robert Clarke. One seal is attached.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs Charles Williamson of Kempton, Bedfordshire, 20 April 1915

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