Compensatory lands granted by Robert Pemberton and other Commissioners of the Bedford Level to Nicholas Adams in lieu of his 6 acres, 1 road, 10 [poles?] of commonable messuage in Swaffham Bulbeck taken for improvement of the Bedford Level drainage. The new piece of land abuts on land belonging to William Peacock and William Bunting. Certified by Aaron Pengry and [Robert Crake?], one of the Commissioners.
Bedford Level Commission, Swaffham Bulbeck, Cambridgeshire
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.785
- Dates of Creation
- 1 Nov. 1683
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 collection paper paper
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Acquisition Information
Purchased from E. Williams, 37 Newtown Road, Hove, 10 August 1920
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