| Description | From: Robert son of Thomas of Elverton
To: the treasurers of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
The whole of the land which fell to him after the death of Thomas, his father, and the whole of the land which he has by exchange with the 3 treasurers for his part of the messuage which was of his father in the vill ('villa') of Elverton [in Stone by Faversham]. For a term of 7 years [originally 2 years], for a payment of 30s. Robert is not to alienate the land in any way without the treasurers' advice and consent during the term, on penalty of paying 20s for the Holy Land. Robert's part of indenture sealed with the seals of 'Dominus' Henry of Eastry and 'Dominus' John de Welles [I], the treasurers. Priory's part of indenture.
Witnesses: Feykin, serjeant ('Feykynus serviens') of Elverton; Nicholas son of Richard of Elverton; John Gunnore; Robert sparuwe; Seman sparwe; John le hewe; Seman peltebeam
Endorsed with description and additions to the lease in late 13th cent hands. The lease is to include all Robert's other property in the holding of Elverton and he is to receive an annual payment of 41s 8d, payable as specified in the priory's treasury at Canterbury, beginning on 29 Sep 1288. [Endorsement only clearly legible under ultra violet light.] |