ECR 54 019
Reference code
ECR 54 019
Title
Eton, Buckinghamshire and other properties: Declaration
Level
Item
Date
10 February 1459
Extent & medium
1 manuscript
Content description
Declaration by William Westbury, Provost of Eton, that Thomas Hynderlyng, "Diere", bearer of the present, is a tenant of the College and resident in Eton and therefore enjoys the privileges granted by the King to such tenants and residents, and confirmed by the authority of divers Parliaments viz. that they shall be quit of toll, pannage, pontage (etc. enumerated) and from works on castles, parks, bridges and buildings of royal houses, and suits of counties, hundreds, wapentakes etc. and none of their corn, hay, horses, carts etc. or other chattels are to be abducted. Request that when the said Thomas in the matter of trade or business shall come into the parts (of those to whom he shows the present) he shall not be molested contrary to the said privileges.
Eton.
Seal, round, 15mm, red wax, on tongue. Armorial. The College arms, surmounted by an angel's head full face and shoulders and outstretched wings. A legend.
Eton.
Seal, round, 15mm, red wax, on tongue. Armorial. The College arms, surmounted by an angel's head full face and shoulders and outstretched wings. A legend.
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