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ECR 53 008

Reference code

ECR 53 008

Title

Shipdham and East Bradenham, Norfolk: Indenture of lease

Level

Item

Date

16 October 1777

Extent & medium

1 manuscript

Content description

Indenture of lease, by George Viscount Townshend, to Thomas Barker, the younger, of Kittlestone, farmer, of a messuage of farmhouse with lands belonging (except a meadow called Lord's Meadow) in Shipdham, now or late in the occupation of William Gathon, reserving timber, liberty or ingress etc. From 10 October last for 14 years. Rent £135. Provisions concerning repairs, maintenance, cultivation etc.
Signature of lessor.
Witnesses: S Borrett, Jo Shearing.
Seal, oval, 18 x 13mm, red wax, applied. A profile, a bad impression.
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