| Description | From: Thomas Goldwell, II, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
To: Thomas Bartlot of Canterbury, gent
The manor and rectory of Meopham, with live and dead stock as specified. Reserving certain rights and dues. John Hestlen' of Meopham, husbandman, holds the manor and rectory for a term of 21 years by a lease from the priory dated 3 Jul 1521. For a term of 40 years from 29 Sep 1542. For an annual payment of £30 6s 8d, payable as specified. Right of re-entry if payment in arrears. Conditions on repairs and husbandry, and other conditions. William Wygmor, John Jonson', Thomas Jonson' and Thomas Whyte have made a bond in £100 to observe the terms of the lease and if any of them dies during the term Thomas Bartlot shall find a replacement. Priory's part of indenture.
Given in the chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral Priory.
Endorsed with description in early 16th cent hand and 'Meopham' in late 16th cent hand. |