Agreement (copy), Middlesex

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.4100
  • Dates of Creation
      1484 (Circa, possibly the Octave? of Michaelmas, 2 ?Richard III [1484])
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Copy of an agreement detailing arrangements between Thomas Prest and Alice his wife, 'deforceants', and Richard Postell, parson of the church of Northflet [Northfleet, Middlesex?], 'plaintiff', concerning three messuages, lands, and rents in Whytton, Wotton, Histelworth [Isleworth], and Twykenam [Twickenham, Middlesex], summarising a fine between these parties. The Prests enjoy a life interest in property in Twickenham, at an annual rent of one rose, while other properties are wholly confirmed to belong to Postell, paying an annual rent of eight pounds for the same. Unattested copy summarising fine, possibly intended for enrolment. Endorsed '121', and with unidentified monogram.

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Acquisition Information

From the library of Mr F.J. Norton, former Under-Librarian, 30 May 1986

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Faded and torn at bottom edge