ECR 30 003
Reference code
ECR 30 003
Title
East Wretham, Norfolk: Indenture of lease of manor
Level
Item
Date
2 November 1568
Content description
Indenture of lease by the Provost and College to George Blythe, of Lincoln’s Inn, gentleman, of the manor of Estewrotham [East Wretham], with all its appurtenances, except the advowson of the church, profits of courts etc. To hold from Michaelmas 1581 (or whensoever a lease dated 18 April 1550 to George Baon for 21 years shall expire) for 40 years. Rent £30 8s 4d to wit at Lady Day £13 6s 8d and 30 good wethers of Norfolk breed or £3 15s in lieu of the same, and at Michaelmas £13 6s 8d. The lessee binds himself in £100 for the observation of the forgoing.
Signature of lessee.
Doubled tag with traces of red wax seal.
(damaged by rodents).
Signature of lessee.
Doubled tag with traces of red wax seal.
(damaged by rodents).
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