Admission (copy), Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.1717
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1 June 1727 (13 George I)
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Certifying that Margaret Marriott is admitted to various copyhold lands in Crowload and elsewhere, manor of Chatteris Ramsey, as heir to the late tenant Ann Marriott, wife of John Marriott. Because Margaret is a minor (aged three), her father John is given custody of the lands until she reaches full age. Copy of court roll, examined by William Strong, steward; Malbon Scrimshire gent, Charles Worsley gent and his wife Clementia, and Peter Calborn gent being then lords of the manor, duty stamps. The court was held at the Bell House in Chatteris.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by E A B Barnard, FSA, November 1931

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