ECR 29 057
ECR 29 057
Blakenham, Suffolk: Indenture of lease of site of manor
Item
4 July 1556
Indenture of lease, by the Provost and College to John Veare, of Blakenham on the water, yeoman, of the site of the manor of Blakenham on the water with all lands pertaining in Blakenham, Baylham and Claydon and elsewhere, co. Suffolk, with all rents, reversions, fishings, fowlings, hawkings and huntings belonging thereto, and a wood called Blakenham Hawle wood containing ten acres, the advowson of the benefice and the keeping of courts and profits therefrom being reserved to the lessors. From Michaelmas 1576 for 20 years. Rent £14 10s, and at Christmas one good and seasonable boar or 20s to buy the same, and at Michaelmas 24 quarters of malt. Signature of lessee.
Seal, oval, 12 x 9mm, red wax, on doubled tag. A man's head and neck facing to the right.
Seal, oval, 12 x 9mm, red wax, on doubled tag. A man's head and neck facing to the right.
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