| Description | From: Thomas Goldstone, IV, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
To: Edward Tyrell of Essex, esq, priory tenant of the manor of Southchurch, Essex
There have been disputes between Edward and the priory concerning rents and services he owes for lands and tenements in Southchurch belonging to the priory's manor of Southchurch. The parties have submitted themselves to arbitration by Robert Read, chief justice of the king's bench, and John Kingsmill, justice of the king's bench, dated 29 May 1508, which was delivered on 6 Jun 1508 (recited).
A dispute has arisen between Edward and the priory concerning annual payments of 9s 5d and 2s 3d called 'Custumsilver', payable as specified by Edward for a messuage, 54 acres of land and 21 acres of marsh in Southchurch late of John Brett, in addition to an annual payment of 15s which Edward pays and does not withhold ('nego'). The priory also claims an annual payment of 13s 4d, payable as specified, for 5 acres of land called 'Gildynland' in Southchurch, which were of John Brett, lying with John's former messuage to east, with the lands of the priory's manor to north, the marsh late of Sarah Bret and the lands of the manor to east, the lands called 'Porters' to west and the lands of the manor and the lands late of Thomas Pytman to south. The prior, through Christopher Gay, surveyor of the manor, impounded Edward's cattle ('averia') in a place called 'Botereys', which is part of the messuage, 54 acres of land and 21 acres of marsh, for arrears. Edward recovered his cattle in the king's court. Both parties, wishing to avoid more conflict, have submitted to the judges' arbitration.
The judges declare that Edward shall hold the 54 acres of land and 21 acres of marsh of the priory for an annual payment of 20s, services as specified and a relief of 10s. Christopher acknowledges that he seized the cattle for 2 years' arrears, amounting to 40s. He should not prosecute for the return of the cattle but Edward should pay the priory 30s. The 5 acres called 'Gyldynland' were never part of Edward's lands and he shall allow the priory to occupy them and the priory shall acquit him for their occupation.
The priory confirms the award and promises to implement it. It remits all Edward's rents in Southchurch except those specified in the award. Edward also confirms the award and promises to implement it. Edward's signature on plica. [Document faded in places. Some details supplied from registered version.]
Given at the chapter house of Canterbury Cathedral Priory.
Endorsed with descriptions, one virtually illegible, in late 15th cent hands. |
| Physical Description | Parchment, 1m, indented at top, seal tag, with traces of red wax, dirty, creased, stained, faded |