| Description | From: Robert Rowbotham, archdeacon of Llandaff; the chapter of Llandaff Cathedral
To: Hugh Robotham of Mitchel Troy, Monmouthshire, gent
55 acres of land in Llangovan?, Monmouthshire, in the occupation of William Harrie of Llangovan, and all other messuages and lands in Llangovan, except certain messuages and 53 acres in the occupation of Edmund Richard, which the archdeacon has agreed to let to Edmund at a yearly rent. For the lives of Frances, wife of Robert Robotham, Francis, their eldest son, and Isabel, one of their daughters. For an annual payment of 30s, payable as specified at the west porch of Llandaff Cathedral. Right of distraint and re-entry if payment in arrears. The archdeacon and chapter appoint Richard Baxter of Llangibby?, Monmouthshire, gent, to receive possession of the lands and then deliver seisin of them to Hugh. Robert Robotham's signature on plica.
Endorsed with a note that seisin was received by Richard and then delivered to Hugh on 1 Dec 1617 in the presence of John Richards and Laurence Hurt and 'Obligat'' in 17th cent hands. |