Mortgage indenture, Writtle, Essex

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.186
  • Dates of Creation
      5 Dec. 1643
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Indenture. Edward Shettleworth of Writtle sells to John Sawen of Little Waltham, Essex, certain lands in Writtle, to him and his heirs for ever to the only use of him and his heirs for ever. If Edward Shettleworth pays to John Sawen a certain sum by a certain date, the agreement is to be void. Till default is made, Edward Shettleworth is to remain in possession. Witnesses: Henry Cramp, John Wade, Mathew Shettleworth, John Wade.

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Acquisition Information

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

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