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ECR 49 318 20

Reference code

ECR 49 318 20

Title

Deerhurst, Gloucestershire: Confirmation of agreement

Level

Item

Date

6 July 1454

Content description

Confirmation by John (Carpenter), Bishop of Worcester, of an agreement between between the Provost and College of Eton, owners of the parish church of Staverton (Gloucestershire) in the diocese of Worcestershire with the chapel of Bodyngton (Boddington) and John Lynehale, perpetual vicar of the said parish church.
By reason of the poverty of the living, the vicar is to have in augmentation all the tithes of sheaves, hay, pasturage, and young beasts coming from all places within the bounds of Staverton and Heydon (detailed description of bounds given). In return he is to pay the College annually 40s but be released from a payment of 8s, and to be responsible for the upkeep of the church, including the chancel, and the chapel of Bodyngton.
Made in the chapel at the Bishop's house, of the Stronde outside the bar of new temple, London.
Notary's mark. Seal, some damage.
Endorsed (18th Century).
Rodent damage.

Staverton was part of the estate of Deerhurst Priory, which was assigned to the College in reversion in 1447 (ECR 39 072) and came into their hands in 1453.
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