John Bate of Hokiton' [Hauxton, Cambridgeshire?], chaplain, confirms his gift to John and Margery Wythir of Wynepol [Wimpole, Cambridgeshire] of 5 selions arable land lying severally in the fields of Wimpole. Each selion detailed. At Wimpole, deed poll, witnessed by Lawrence de Wratteworth, Walter de Benewelle, Walter de Couli'gge, Geoffrey de Coulinge, Robert Payn, and many others. Pendant tagged brown round seal with gem device. Endorsed in two later hands: '6 E 3 Wymple' and 'Wynpoll'.
Gift of land, Wimpole, Cambridgeshire
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.4044
- Dates of Creation
- 2 June 1332 (6 Edward III)
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
Scope and Content
Arrangement
Doc 4042-4051 were formerly fastened together
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Acquisition Information
Purchased at Sotheby's, Lot 19 (Phillipps MS 40784), 13 April 1981
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Slightly stained by damp at centre