| Description | From: John Wodnesbergh, II, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
To: Roger Guodegrom of Ebony; John Brodenex, of Udimore next Winchelsea in Sussex
The manor of Ebony with Courtbrook, called 'le Priorye', in the Isle of Oxney, with live and dead stock as specified. For a term of 5 years. For an annual payment of £22, payable as specified. Reserving certain rights and dues and all the timber in the manor. Conditions on husbandry, repairs, including repairs to the sea wall, and hospitality and other conditions. Right of distraint and re-entry if payment in arrears or conditions of lease broken. Roger and John have made a bond in £100 to observe the terms of the lease. No date. [Date: handwriting and date of original.] Original dated 15 Jul 1420, at Canterbury.
Endorsed 'Ebbene' in 15th cent hand. |