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Order NumberCCA-DCc/ChAnt/M/223B
TitleLease
Date29 Dec 1352
DescriptionFrom: Robert Hathbrande, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
To: Simon Querdelyng of Monks Eleigh

The manor of West Mersea in Essex, with live and dead stock as specified. (Quality of the grain specified by reference to its value in the market of Colchester.) Reserving certain rights and dues. For a term of 7 years. For an annual payment of £8, payable as specified at the priory's treasury at Canterbury. Conditions on repairs. Simon, John Gange and Robert Gange of Monks Eleigh bind themselves to pay the equivalent sum of money and quantity of grain at the end of the term. Right of distraint if payment in arrears. Priory's part of indenture.
Extent1 doc
Physical DescriptionParchment, 1m, indented at top, remains of seal tag and 2 sets of slits for seal tags, dirty, stained, creased, large tear on right, part of plica toen away on right
LanguageLatin
AccessStatusOpen

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