ECR 29 082
Reference code
ECR 29 082
Title
Blakenham, Suffolk: Counterpart of lease of site of manor
Level
Item
Date
12 February 1755
Content description
Counterpart of Indenture of lease, by the Provost and College, to Elizabeth Garwood, of Bramford, co. Suffolk, spinster, sole executrix of the last will of Robert Garwood, late of Blakenham on the hill, yeoman, deceased, upon surrender of a lease to the said Robert, of the site of the manor of Blakenham on the water with all the demesne lands, meadows, pastures and feedings pertaining, late in the tenure of Edmund Colman of Bury St Edmunds, esquire, and William Mott, junior, of Colchester, gentleman and all arable and other lands in Blakenham Baylham and Claydon or elsewhere belonging to the manor, with fishing, fowling, hawking, free chase and free warren, together with Blakenham Hall Wood containing 16 acres 2 roods and 12 pole, and Highfield Wood and Kings Meer Hill Wood containing 10 acres, late in the tenure of Mr Colman and Mr Mott, with the manor house and all other edifices; except the advowson of the church, the keeping of courts and the profits therefrom, waifs, strays, felons' goods, fines, heriots etc and all timber and trees. From old Michaelmas last for 20 years. Rent 18 quarters 1 bushel 2 pecks of malt and 7 quarters 1 bushel of wheat and £13 16s 8d and one boar or 20s in lieu of the same. Witnesses: Francis Greetum, William Keeble.
Signature of lessee.
Seal, oval, 18mm, red wax. A classical head, with tasselled helmet or cap.
Signature of lessee.
Seal, oval, 18mm, red wax. A classical head, with tasselled helmet or cap.
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