Partition by lots of the manor of Ellesfeld [Elsfield], Oxfordshire, between John and Joan Hore and Thomas and Joan Loundres, specifying lands which are to go to the former. A pond in the common fields is to be considered as joint property. Indenture, witnessed by William Mackeney, William Cok, John Heye, Henry Marckham, Adam ?On'wey, and many others. Two pendant red round seals (one damaged) with ?floral/wreath devices. Seventeenth-century identifying endorsement. In pencil at top-right: '13'. Contemporary addition at top-centre indicates that this is the Hores' share.
Partition of manor, Elsfield, Oxfordshire
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.3914
- Dates of Creation
- 16 Jan. 1399 (Thursday after the Feast of St Hilary 22 Richard II [16 Jan 1399])
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
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Acquisition Information
Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949
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