| Description | From: Reginald son of Walter of Shopland
To: Peter the clerk of Hadham
The whole of the land which Robert Grapinel, clerk, held of Reginald in the vill ('villa') of Shopland, consisting of 10 acres lying in a croft called 'Tyenakere' and 4 acres lying in a croft called 'Brumcroft'. Condition against tenure by religious men or Jews. For an annual payment of 12d, payable as specified. For this Peter has also paid ½ a mark as a gersum fine. No date. [Date: handwriting and witnesses to other Southchurch charters.]
Witnesses: 'Dominus' Thomas of Plumberow ('Plumberg'') [in Hockley], knight; 'Dominus' John de Apetun', knight; 'Dominus' John de Bretton', knight; Hugh le butiler; Jordan son of Hugh of Shoebury; Simon perdriz; William son of Baldwin; Godfrey of Shopland
Endorsed with description in late 13th cent hands and 'Souch'ch'' in 14th cent hand. |