Release, Writtle, Essex

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  • Reference
    • GB 12 MS Doc.168
  • Dates of Creation
    • 6 Nov. 1452
  • Language of Material
    • English .
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

William Bedell of Writele releases to John Borell of Writele, Agnes his wife, John Jamys chaplain of Mary the Virgin at Writele, William Benett, chaplain of the chapel of Mary the Virgin at Chelmsford, John Browne of Rokeswell, Writele senior, William Mathewe, Thomas Hawkyn, junior, of Writele and Thomas Sawall of Rokeswell certain lands in Writele which he with certain others acquired from Peter Saveryn of Southwark, Surrey, son and heir of Thomas Saveryn once their possessor. Witnesses: William Parker, William Chalke, Stephen Coope, John Bregge, Richard Pakeman. One seal is attached.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Mrs Charles Williamson of Kempton, Bedfordshire, 20 April 1915

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