In consideration of Â8, Francis [North, 2nd] Lord Guilford, leases to William King of Balscott in the parish of Wroxton, Oxfordshire, miller, Balam's Mill, parishes of Balscott and Wroxton, with the associated half yardland, formerly in the possession of William Addison and now in the tenure of King, for eight years from the previous Michaelmas, at an annual rent of Â16 (Â8 in final year). Reserving tithes and woods. Replanting clause. King has liberty to remove one of the corn mills on the property at the end of the lease. Indenture, signed and sealed by King, witnessed by John Lucas and John Draper (?). Duty stamps.
Lease, Wroxton, Oxfordshire
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- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.3954
- Dates of Creation
- 2 Dec. 1724 (11 George I)
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 item(s) vellum vellum
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Presented by Lord Fairhaven, 9 April 1949
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