| Description | From: William Molashe, I, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
To: Thomas Burys of Prittlewell, Essex, brewer; John Burys of Danbury, Essex, cordwainer; John Cok' of Prittlewell, baker
The manor of Middleton in Essex, with live and dead stock as specified. For a term of 5 years. For an annual payment of £33 6s 8d, payable as specified. Reserving certain rights and dues. Right of distraint and re-entry if payment in arrears. Conditions on repairs and husbandry, and other conditions. Details of livery. The lessees are to have 500 faggots a year from 'myldelton' wode', to be cut down and carried at their own cost. The lessees have made a bond in £100 to observe the terms of the lease. Priory's part of indenture.
Given in the chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral Priory.
Endorsed 'Myddelton'' in 15th cent hand. |