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COLL LIV ETON 17 07

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COLL LIV ETON 17 07

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Eton, Buckinghamshire: Lease of the rectory to Alexander Bradshawe

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26 January 1637

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Lease of the Rectory of Eton from the Provost and College to Alexander Blackshawe of Eton, gentleman; 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 Meadow, meadow called Timber Hall, the Hopyard, meadow called Brock House, Parson's Busshe and Innings Meade with the gardens and dovehouse. For 21 years from Michaelmas 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. Blackshawe to find bread and wine for Communion, and to repair west side of the barn with tile and clay. Seal
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