| Description | From: Geoffrey, II, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
To: Robert, son of Walter de Wendelestun'; Simon, son of Walter de Wendelestun'; Richard, son of Walter de Wendelestun'; Adam, son of Walter de Wendelestun'
10, 10, 10 and 9 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 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 Dene; 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 Bracino; Jordan de Coquina; Thomas the cook ('Cocus'); John de Turneham; Richard de Coquina
Endorsed with contemporary description and 45s 6d as total of money due. |