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Order NumberCCA-DCc/ChAnt/S/338
TitleReport of inquisition
PreviousNumbersiiii (15th c); K 212 (Norris); S 358 (late 19th c)
Date23 Sep 1297
DescriptionThe jurors say that the prioress of Minster in Sheppey Priory holds a marsh in 'Weste Swale' in the Isle of Sheppey, from which an annual payment of ½ a mark is payable to the prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory. The prior was last seised of this payment by the hands of William de Swanle. The marsh contains pasture for 20 sheep. Asked by whose demise the prioress holds the marsh, they say that they do not know and they do not know the quantity of the marsh.

Jurors: Richard le Net; Robert atte Bern'; John le blund; Adam ater Swal'; Henry atte pende; William le ketier; Richard le bot; Richard ater hevene; Benedict le Herde; Edward Potente; Robert de stangar'; John le Cokkel; John de Bourdeston'; Benedict de Bourdeston'

Endorsed with description, stating that the payment is payable in the priory's treasury, in late 13th cent hands.
Extent1 doc
Physical DescriptionParchment, 1m, 9 seals on 5 seal tongues, 6th seal tongue, slightly dirty
LanguageLatin
AccessStatusOpen
Related MaterialRegistered version: CCA-DCc-Register/D, f429r (Leysdown section)

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