Description | From: William Molashe, I, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the chapter of Canterbury Priory To: Nicholas Roger' of Mersham, husbandman; Thomas Roger' of Mersham, husbandman; John [Roger'?] of Mersham, husbandman; William Goldwelle of Great Chart parish, husbandman
[Document damaged. Several areas of text illegible. Sense unclear in places.] The manor of Eastry with live and dead stock as specified. Reserving certain rights and dues. Also reserving to the priory Lydden [Worth], a member of the manor. For a term of 7 years. For an annual payment of 23 marks, payable as specified in the priory's treasury at Canterbury. Conditions on husbandry, hospitality and other conditions. Details of livery. Right of distraint and re-entry if payment in arrears. The lessees have made a bond Priory's part of indenture. Given at the chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral Priory. |
Physical Description | Parchment, 1m, indented at top, remains of 2 seal tags, slits for 2 further seal tags, dirty, badly stained, several small holes |