| Description | From: Simon son of Adam of Bloodden ('Bledding'')
To: Roger de Someri
2½ acres of land lying at 'Burgham' with the land of Rayner of Twitham ('Thuitham') to east, the land of Theobald de horstehe to west, Roger's land to south and the land of the monks of Canterbury Cathedral Priory to north. For annual payments of 6d to Richard de Burgham, payable as specified, and 3 peppercorns ('granum piperis') to Simon as a quit-rent ('forsigabulum') on the same holding ('tenementum'), both payable as specified. For this Roger has also paid 30s as a gersum fine. Dated 1257, no month.
Witnesses: Ralph of Garrington ('Garewintone'); Theobald de la ford'; Alan the master ('magister'); John de la ford'; Richard de la ford'; Robert minne; Michael de medegrave; Ralph son of Siward
Endorsed with description in late 13th cent hands. |