Gift of land, [Handley?], Derbyshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.4094
  • Dates of Creation
      8 May 1323 (Sunday after Ascension Day, 16 Edward II ('Edwardus filius regis Edwardi') [8 May 1323])
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Edusa (?) de Hanneley, widow, confirms her gift to her son Peter of one acre of land lying in le Westwode Croftes, Hanley, in the fee of Staneley. At Hanneley, witnessed by John le Sauvage, Adam de Norton, Roger Chashors, Roger Atte parkesgate, John Whythenye, Robert clerk, and many others. Tagged pendant black round seal with ?lion and dragon device.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs. D.M. Owen, M.A., Keeper of the University Archives, 29 April 1981

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Three small holes along centre fold