| Description | From: Reginald son of Henry of Cobham
To: Robert le palmer, of Cliffe
His marsh called 'sardmers' in Halstow parish with the uplands belonging to the marsh. This land abuts on 'northwde' and on the land of the heirs of Baldwin de dunstalle. With 154 sheep, the stock belonging to the marsh. Also with all appurtenances, including rushes ('Junco', in abl) and pastureland. Condition against tenure by religious houses. For an annual payment of 16 marks, 2 lambs worth 12d, 2 muttons ('multo') worth 2s 6d, and 2 cheeses worth 8d. 1 talent is due after Robert's death and also as a relief for ever, to the value of 2s. For this Robert has paid 40s as a gersum fine. No date. [Date: handwriting. This is presumably the Reginald of Cobham who was the son of Henry of Cobham, royal justice. He was himself a royal justice, was appointed sheriff of Kent, and died in 1257.]
Witnesses: Walter son of Richard; Robert, brother of Walter son of Richard; Adam le clerc of Cliffe; Bartholomew of Halstow; Thomas son of Jordan; Philip of Halstow; Stephen son of Avice; John de beiwell'; Simon de delham; William the chamberlain ('cam'r''); Walter the Frenchman ('Gallic''); Gervase of Cliffe; Martin the black
Endorsed with Reginald 'de Cobbeham' in 13th cent hand, and Barksore in late 13th cent hand. |