ECR 01 013
Reference code
ECR 01 013
Title
Modbury, Devon: Acknowledgement of ownership of land
Level
Item
Date
[1269]
Extent & medium
1 item
Content description
In 1269, William de Ferrars, lord of Newton Ferrars, acknowledged land in Pollekesfenne in his manor of Newton once held by Gilbert de Pollekesfenne, to be that of William de Curcy, Prior, and the priory of Modbury, given by his ancestors to the church of St George of Modbury. The said William de Ferrars now provides a warranty to the prior for this land. Witnesses: William de Bikebir', William Probus, Alexander de Ockeston, John de Orcherton, Robert de Wumewill, John de Edmereston, John de la Porte and others.
Endorsed: 1) Cirographus Guillelmi de Ferariis domini de Nichetoune 2) Apud Neuton Ferrieres Polofenne 3) Apud... Neuton Ferrieres 4) Carta de Ferrariis 5) de Ferrars
Seal: Single round, 27mm, green wax, pendent on doubled tag, a shield of arms, three horseshoes
Endorsed: 1) Cirographus Guillelmi de Ferariis domini de Nichetoune 2) Apud Neuton Ferrieres Polofenne 3) Apud... Neuton Ferrieres 4) Carta de Ferrariis 5) de Ferrars
Seal: Single round, 27mm, green wax, pendent on doubled tag, a shield of arms, three horseshoes
Existence and location of copies
A transcript is available in Eton College Records Vol. I, 1939
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