| Description | In a case between the prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory and Thomas Benett of Sheppey concerning 'Monkenhope' in Rushenden [in Minster in Sheppey], which the prior claims is part of the manor of Barksore, heard before Christopher Gay, the priory's auditor, and William Godfrey of Gillingham. Evidence of John Wreke of Halstow parish, husbandman, aged 70, and Eliott of Sheppey, aged 80, and an account of the jury viewing the land. John Wreke's evidence relates to John Hyth', formerly farmer of Barksore, and William Benett, Thomas's father.
Jurors: John Elmyston' of Rainham; William Whiteloke of Rainham; John Holford of Halstow; Stephen Bull of Newington; John Wynselowe of Newington; Thomas Blakeborn' of Newington
Endorsed 'Southmershe' in early 16th cent hand. |