For homage and service, Robert le Arblaster of Asle [Ashley, Cambridgeshire], confirms his gift to Peter, vicar of the church of W'dedictun [Wood Ditton, Cambridgeshire], of a messuage with adjacent croft in Ashley, formerly John Freman's, reserving annual rent of one penny for all services, aids and dues. Witnessed by Reginald Arsich, Richard Mervelus, William Randulf, Geoffrey his brother, Roger Brien, Walter Conestable of Ashley, John Peytevin, Ralph de Cogeshale, William Payn de Chauele, Lawrence de Sartun', Walter ?Smothe, Baldewin ?Smothe, and others. Tag, seal wanting. Endorsed in later hand: '22'.
Gift of land, Ashley, Cambridgeshire
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.4055
- Dates of Creation
- (Undated, circa 13th century)
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
Purchased at Sotheby's, Lot 190 (Phillipps MS 33766), 13 April 1981
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Worn at folds