| Description | From: Geoffrey, II, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
To: Gerard Atergate; Alwyn ('Eluuinus') de Sumerlese; Simon, brother of Alwyn de Sumerlese; Hereward de Manesdene; Richard the young ('juvenis'); Eylward [de litil]denn'
10, 5, 5, 10, 10 and 10 acres respectively of land in Appledore marsh ('brocus'). For an annual payment of 14d per acre. They must maintain sea and fresh water defences, according to the law and custom of the Marsh, with their tenements and chattels placed as security. Condition on building. No date. [Date: dates of Geoffrey as prior.]
Witnesses: Thomas de Denne; Martin the steward ('senescallus'); Robert the porter ('Portarius'); Adam the chamberlain ('Camerarius'); Gilbert de Aula; Stephen the porter ('Portarius'); Simon 'pisarius' (?the fisher); Simon de Brascino; Jordan de Coquina; Thomas the cook ('cocus'); John de Thurneham; Richard de Coquina
Endorsed with contemporary description and 58s 4d as total of money due. Described as made to Gerard and his fellows ('socii'). |