Lease, Elsfield, Oxfordshire

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.3923
  • Dates of Creation
    • 14 Dec. 1541 (33 Henry VIII)
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

The dean (John Olyver DCL) and canons of 'King's College', Oxford, lease to Edmond Powell esq of Sanford, Oxfordshire, the parsonage of Elsfeld [Elsfield], Oxfordshire, with all appurtenances saving advowson to the vicarage and timber rights, for 55 years from Lady Day next, at an annual rent of #6. Powell stands bound in #40 by a bond of even date to perform all covenanted agreements. In the Chapter House of King's College, indenture, signed, pendant tagged seal wanting. Endorsed with certificate of surrender by Robert Powell to Richard Master, 19 Apr 3 Elizabeth, witnessed by Edmund Powell and Robert Master. In pencil at top-right: '22'.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949

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