| Description | From: Edward III, king of England
To: the prior and convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
For a weekly market on Saturdays at Appledore manor, and for an annual fair on St Barnabas Day [11 Jun], unless these adversely affect neighbouring markets and fairs.
Given at Westminster [Middlesex].
Witnesses: Simon Islip, archbishop of Canterbury; William Edington, bishop of Winchester, royal chancellor; John Sheppey, bishop of Rochester, royal treasurer; Edward of Woodstock, prince of Wales, son of Edward III; Henry of Grosmont, duke of Lancaster; William de Bohun, earl of Northampton; Richard fitz Alan, earl of Arundel; Walter de Mauny; John Grey, steward of the royal household
Endorsed with contemporary description. |