Gaol keeper's agreement, Oxford

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.3937
  • Dates of Creation
    • 21 Dec. 1601 (44 Elizabeth I)
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 collection paper paper

Scope and Content

Agreement between William Pope esq, sheriff of Oxfordshire, and John Bagwell, 'yoman Gaioler and keeper of her majestys common Gaiole of the sayd Countye of Oxford', detailing Bagwell's duties and responsibilities. Includes several clauses regulating the movement of prisoners and the restraint of recusants. Indenture, 2 pages, signed and sealed by Bagwell, witnessed by George Blynco, John Bankes, William Kirkby, W Cole, and Geffraye Cooke (?). Numerous alterations.

Access Information

Not to be produced

Acquisition Information

Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Very worn, and torn at lower half of first page