In consideration of an undisclosed sum, Gilbert West of Great Eversden grants to Robert Townsend ('ad capud ville') of Little Eversden eight selions in Eversden field for as long as it takes to produce five crops ('vesturas'). It is further agreed that, after these five crops, Robert shall have a further cropping from any four of the selions he may choose. Indenture, witnessed by Richard Jeke, William Knesale, John Maysey, John Fynor, John le Rede, Richard Wynemer, William Crisp and others Brown round seal: 'bird' motif. Faded. Endorsed in pencil: '40' (amended from '39').
Grant of land, Great and Little Eversden, Cambridgeshire
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.3650
- Dates of Creation
- 25 June 1357 (At Great Eversden, Sunday in the Feast of the Nativity of St John Baptist, 31 Edward III [25 June 1357])
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Presented by Mrs R G Harrison, The Little House, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, 13 May 1941
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Sealing tag slit has been torn and, repaired with three stitches