Surrender, Croydon, Surrey

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.3973
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1386 (Circa, three weeks from Easter 10 Richard II?)
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

In nominal consideration of 20 marks, John and Sibilla Hampton, deforceants, have acknowledged 28 acres of land in Croydon, [Cambridgeshire?], to be the right of Walter atte Grene of Croydon, plaintiff, as that which he has as a gift of the deforceants. Note of fine. Endorsed: 'IH3' (?).

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Acquisition Information

Presented c1915; found in library, 9 February 1953

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Fragile, much worn, and torn at edges