Robert Thornton, gent., of Downham, in the parish of Wymondham, Norfolk, grants to John Thorneton, gent., of Soham, Cambs., his heirs etc. 'medietatem...illius manerii de Thetford' in I. of Ely, Cambs., now in the occupation of William Hingking, farmer, for the sum of £600 to be repaid on the 10 May 1592 in the south porch of the Church of Soham. The manor came to Robert Thorneton from Oliver Thorneton of Hingham, Norfolk (it seems to have included property lying in the town of Thetford, Stretham, Littleport, Ely, Berywaye [Barway], and Soham). Signed by Robert Thorneton (seal attached). Witnessed by John King, Edmond Aldwell, and George Pottes.
Lease, Thetford Manor, Cambridgeshire
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.823
- Dates of Creation
- 13 Apr. 1587-13 Apr. 1591 (29 Elizabeth I)
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
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Purchased from E. Williams, 37 Newtown Road, Hove, 12 October 1921
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