Grant of land, Writtle, Essex

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.135
  • Dates of Creation
      27 Apr. 1356
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      0.0013 cubic metre(s) 1 item

Scope and Content

John Takelyghe and Elizabeth his wife grant to Geoffrey Besery of Writele certain land for life and after his death to William his son for ever and his heirs; if William should have no heir to Geoffrey's heirs for ever. Witnesses: William le Has[el?], Richard de Drayntone, John Kynge, William Sygor, John Birlynge. Two seals are attached.

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Acquisition Information

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

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