| Description | From: William le palmere, of Appledore parish
To: Henry de la Birche
A piece of land called 'cruchhamme' which he acquired from Robert son of Meynard of Appledore parish. Lying beside 'le hothfelde' in Appledore parish and of the priory's tenement, with the king's highway to west, the land of Stephen godifere to east, the land of Hamo the smith to south, and 'hothfelde' to north. Condition against tenure by religious houses. For an annual payment of 8d in Appledore churchyard. Warranty clause to Henry and Matilda his wife against all Christians and Jews. For this grant Henry has paid 5 marks as a gersum fine. No date. [Date: handwriting.]
Witnesses: William hungman; Ralph le noble; William de la hothe; Alwyn ('Alvinus'), brother of William de la hothe; Henry de Gosbourne; Stephen godifere; Walter de la tune; Thomas de la tune; Geoffrey the baker; Robert le pore; Andrew le portereve; Nicholas the clerk
Endorsed with late 13th cent description. |