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Order NumberCCA-DCc/ChAnt/A/128
TitleGrant, in gavelkind
PreviousNumbersxxxiii (14th c); A 138 (Norris)
Date[1191x1213]
DescriptionFrom: Geoffrey, II, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
To: William of Fairfield

7 acres in 'malmor' marsh within the priory's first close, between the land of Benedict the clerk and the land of William de Benecwic to west. For an annual payment of 12d per acre. He must maintain sea and fresh water defences, with his lands held from the priory placed as security. Condition on building. William has sworn an oath in the priory chapter house. No date. [Date: dates of Geoffrey as prior. Registered in the Appledore and Fairfield sections of DCc/Register/C, with related acknowledgement registered in Fairfield sections.]

Witnesses: Martin the steward ('senescallus') of the priory; William (?altered from Adam) de capes; Adam the chamberlain ('camerarius'); Gilbert de Aula; David de Wertinge; Benedict the clerk; Hugh Hudel; Ordnod de Ovenham; Ralph of Blackbourne; Wulmar de tuna; Alwyn the fair ('blundus'); Tureb'nus; William de Benecwic; Clais; Hugh, brother of Clais

Endorsed with contemporary description, and sums of 12d and of 7s as total of money due.
Extent1 doc
Physical DescriptionParchment, 1m, chirograph, indented at top
LanguageLatin
AccessStatusOpen
Open
CopiesDigitised
Related MaterialRegistered version: CCA-DCc-Register/C, ff254r-254v and CCA-DCc-Register/C, f264v
Related acknowledgement (registered version): CCA-DCc-Register/C, ff264r-264v and CCA-DCc-Register/E, f289

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