ECR 29 072
Reference code
ECR 29 072
Title
Blakenham, Suffolk: Lease of manor
Level
Item
Date
25 October 1608
Content description
Lease, by the Provost and College to Robert Snellinge, merchant, 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. Reservation to the lessor also include soil herbage and wood of the two parcels of ground lately wood ground and called Highfield Wood and Kinges Mere Hill Wood. From Michaelmas last for 21 years. Rent £13 13s 4d and 2 quarters 4 bushels of wheat and 24 quarters of malt and one boar. Witnesses: Thomas Hoddison, Benjamin Owtred, public notary.
Signature of Michael Goodere on behalf of Robert Snellinge.
Seal, oval, 18 x 16mm, red wax, on doubled tag. Armorial: a fesse vaire between two chevrons vaire.
Signature of Michael Goodere on behalf of Robert Snellinge.
Seal, oval, 18 x 16mm, red wax, on doubled tag. Armorial: a fesse vaire between two chevrons vaire.
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