Sale of land, Writtle, Essex

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.175
  • Dates of Creation
      16 July 1557
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Thomas Bedyll of Writtell sells to Thomas Sorell of High Easter, Essex, certain land in Writtell, to him and his heirs for ever for the use of him and his heirs for ever. On the back is a certificate of delivery of possession. Witnesses: William Eve, William Sorell, Antony Butterfeld. 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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