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ECR 01 023

Reference code

ECR 01 023

Title

Modbury, Devon: Ordinance over keys to St George's church

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Item

Date

[23 July 1289]

Extent & medium

1 item

Content description

Peter, bishop of Exeter, has appointed Peter, archdeacon of Exeter, and Roger le Rous, subdeacon of Exeter, to hear the case between the Prior and monks of Modbury and William, vicar of Modbury. Power granted at Canonleigh, 16 Kalends August 1289 [17 July 1289]. Dispute includes the keys and the opening of the doors at St George's church - all doors around the church to have two separate locks, one key with the Vicar, one with the Prior. Dated at Modbury, 10 Kalends August 1289.
Endorsed: 1) Processus in principali 2) Ordinacio inter Priorem et vicarium 3) 1289
Seals: Three tongues, two with fragments of seals, green wax, varnished 1) Pointed oval, originally about 40mm. Architectural canopy; below, the washing of Christ's feet. 2) round, originally about 18mm. A figure on horseback.

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A transcript is available in Eton College Records Vol. I, 1939
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