Gift of land, Elsfield, Oxfordshire

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.3902
  • Dates of Creation
    • 19 Mar. 1313 (Monday before the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary 6 Edward II [Edward son of King Edward, 19 Mar 1313])
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

Hugh de Wyke of Elsefelde [Elsfield], Oxfordshire, confirms his gift (with warranty) to his son William de Wyke, of a messuage and 19 acres of land in Elsfield. Deed poll, witnessed by John de Bradle, William de M'ston', John Ewstace de Whatele, George de Louches, Ralph de Sanford, Simon le Frankelyn of ?Thamele, and others. Pendant tagged red-brown round seal of Hugh de Wyke, with unidentified central device. Endorsed in a ?fifteenth-century hand: 'Carta de terris in / Ellisfeld Wyk'. In pencil at top right: '1'.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949

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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Staining caused by damp