| Description | From: Simon Peritre of Osterland
To: Thomas Goldstone, III, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
Simon has received a marsh called 'Frauncessismersch'' with 18½ acres of arable land, of which 5 acres lie in 'longfeld', 2½ acres lie in a field called 'att' Boye' next to 'longfeld', and 11 acres lie next to 'le Stone', with 100 ewes, price 16d each. For a term of 5 years from 29 Sep 1458. For an annual payment of 50s with the tithe, payable as specified in the priory's manor of Cliffe [at Hoo]. Conditions on husbandry and repairs. Simon binds himself to pay the rent and has provided sureties. No date. [Date: term date.]
Endorsed with regnal year and 'Frauncessysmerche' in 15th cent hands. |