John, son of Henry 'le Smyth' of Great Eversden confirms his gift (with warranty) to John, son of William 'le Smyth' of the same place, of one messuage with a croft in Great Eversden, bounded on both sides by the highway and abutting on the west upon land formerly belonging to Lord Robert de Ho', together with all his lands and tenements in the village or fields of Great and Little Eversden, apart from two selions: one over Westhowe and the other against the Rede Made, abutting on the field of Harlton. The lands will revert to the donor if the donee remains childless. Deed poll, witnessed by Henry le Clerk', Henry the son of Roger le Clerk', John West, Henry Manchel, Richard Fynor, Richard de Bokesworth, and many others. Surnames 'le Smyth' and 'Faber' are used quite interchangeably. Seal wanting. Endorsed in pencil: '30'.
Gift of land, Great and Little Eversden, Cambridgeshire
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.3640
- Dates of Creation
- 3 June 1341 (At Great Eversden, Trinity Sunday, 15 Edward III, [3 June 1341])
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
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Acquisition Information
Presented by Mrs R G Harrison, The Little House, Burnham, Buckinghamshire, 13 May 1941
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