COLL LIV ETON 17 02
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COLL LIV ETON 17 02
Title
Eton, Buckinghamshire: Renewal of lease of the rectory to William Daye
Level
Item
Date
28 December 1589
Content description
Lease of the Rectory of Eton from the Provost and College to William Daye of Eton, mercer; north part of the College barn adjacent to the College stables, with access. Excepting lands reserved to their own use, viz. the Playing Leaze, the Shooting Fields, the Long Meade, meadow called Timber Hall, meadow called Brock House, Parson's Busshe and Innings Meade with the gardens and dovehouse. For 21 years from Annunciation 1589 at 4 loads of hay each weighing 1800 lbs, 29 quarters and 2 bushels of malt, 4 bushels of wheat, seven loads of straw (2 loads of rye straw for the children's beds, 2 of barley straw for the cattle, 3 of wheat for the horses) or money equivalent. Herbage of churchyard to remain at College's disposal. Daye to find bread and wine for Communion.
Seal of William Day (sun with initials WD above).
Bond for performance of covenants attached
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