Lease, Elsfield, Oxfordshire

John and Joan Hore lease to John and Joan Hardyman and to their son William a toft and half an acre of land in Elisfeld [Elsfield], Oxfordshire, called Millers, lately in the possession of Roger Carter, for their three lives at an annual rent of 5s. If William is survived by his brother Thomas, then the latter is also to hold the property for his life on the same terms. Indenture, witnessed by John Heye, Robert Mannyng, William Kooke de Whatele, and many others. 3 pendant tagged red round seals (damaged) with 'bird' or 'flower' devices. Fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Identifying endorsements. In pencil at top-right: '16'. The names of further lessors, Thomas Loundres and Joan his wife, have been erased throughout the document.

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Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949

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Torn, and considerably worn, particularly at edges