ECR 30 002
Reference code
ECR 30 002
Title
East Wretham, Norfolk: Indenture of lease of manor
Level
Item
Date
6 August 1515
Content description
Indenture of lease by the Provost and College to Thomas Bacon of Hesett, co. Suffolk, gentleman, of the manor of Estewrotham [East Wretham], with all its appurtenances, except the advowson of the church, profits of courts etc. From Michaelmas next for 24 years. Rent, to be paid at the College or at the hospital of St James in the fields at Westminster, 40 marks. The lessee to pay yearly to the steward holding courts there after the ingrossing and delivery of the Court Rolls 5s and 20d to his clerk. If the lessee faithfully observes all the conditions of the lease he shall have as a reward all profits of court, fines, heriots etc. Given at Eton. Signed “Per me Thomam Bakun”.
Seal, red wax, oval, 8 x 5mm, on doubled tag. B, with T superposed, and a crown of three points above.
Seal, red wax, oval, 8 x 5mm, on doubled tag. B, with T superposed, and a crown of three points above.
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