Home  / ECR 56 057

ECR 56 057

Reference code

ECR 56 057

Title

Lyminster, Sussex: Letters Patent

Level

Item

Date

March 1308 - March 1309

Content description

Letters patent of brother Gilbert, bishop of Annadown, suffragan of John, bishop of Chichester. At the request of Sir Stephen, rector of the church of Hampton in the diocese of Chichester, he dedicated the said church on 8 March 1308 - 9, all right, however and all pensions accustomed and due, and which might be due, to the church of Lunemynstr' remaining safe thereto. These letters, sealed with his seal, at the request of Lady Agatha, then prioress of Lunemynstr' and with the agreement of the said Sir Stephen, he has made patent.
Seal, pointed oval, originally about 50 x 35mm, now 40 x 30mm, green wax, on tongue. Only some of the centre part, including the robed figure but not the head or feet, and the right side remain.
[B.M. Cat. of Seals Vol IV no. 17, 382].
Further information and resources

Can't find what you are looking for?

Digital resources

Terms and conditions

     
Powered by CollectionsIndex+ Collections Online