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Order NumberCCA-DCc/ChAnt/C/1343
TitleAcknowledgement of lease
Date[early 15th century]
DescriptionFrom: Thomas Page of Cliffe parish in Kent, husbandman; Thomas Sprake of Cliffe parish in Kent, yeoman
To: the prior and convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory

Thomas and Thomas have received a marsh called 'Rischemersche' [in Cliffe at Hoo], 97 ewes, price 16d each, and 4 acres of arable land from the priory. For a term of 7 years. For an annual payment of 46s 8d with the tithe ('decima'), payable as specified in the priory's manor of Cliffe. Conditions on maintaining the marshes and other conditions. No date. [Date: handwriting.]
Extent1 doc
Physical DescriptionParchment, 1m, 2 seal tongues with fragments of red wax, wrapping tie, slightly dirty, slightly creased
LanguageLatin
AccessStatusOpen

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