Gift of land, [Eversden?], Cambridgeshire

This material is held atCambridge University Library

  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.3656
  • Dates of Creation
    • 17 Nov. 1418 (At Great Eversden, Thursday after the Feast of St Martin the Bishop, 6 Henry V, [17 Nov 1418])
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

William Sall', citizen of Cambridge, John Clene or Cleue of Toft, and John Wake of Great Eversden confirm their gift (with warranty) to William and Agnes Hereward, of a tenement with adjoining arable croft, lying between the tenements of John Kerbrooc' and Richard Clerk', and abutting on the public highway, together with 16 acres of arable land which they held by the gift of Thomas Hereward. Deed poll, witnessed by John Fythyon', John Courthose, John Vocher [?Bocher], John Wake, John Kerbrooc', and others. Two tags, traces of seal. No endorsement.

Access Information

Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).

Acquisition Information

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

Other Finding Aids

A catalogue of the collection can be found on ArchiveSearch.