Lease, Eversden, Cambridgeshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.3638
  • Dates of Creation
      22 Feb. 1333 (At Eversden, Monday before the feast of St Mathias the Apostle, 7 Edward III, [22 Feb 1333])
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Henry de Dodesthorp, and his wife Margaret, lease to Reginald atte Hul land lying in the field of Everesdon, between the land of Nicholas Mayfey and that of Gilbert Samson, abutting upon the gate ('portam') of Walter Roche, for 20 years from Michaelmas next, at an annual rent of 3s 4d, payable at Michaelmas and Easter. Reginald has paid four years in advance. Indenture, witnessed by Richard Fynor, Henry Clerk, William of Bokesworth, Richard Hamelyn, John atte Pond, and others. Two tags, but seals wanting.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs R G Harrison, The Little House, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, 13 May 1941

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