ECR 56 082
Reference code
ECR 56 082
Title
Lyminster, Sussex: Notification of death
Level
Item
Date
18 May 1407
Content description
Notification by sister Radulpha, abbess, and the whole convent of the monastery of the Blessed Mary of Almeneschiis, of the order of St Benedict, in the diocese of Seez, that on this day came Hennequinus de Lequere bearing certain letters close from sister Nicolaa de Hertees, a nun of the said monastery, which make mention of the death of Georgica le Cloutiere, prioress of the priory of Liministre in England, in the diocese of Chichester, being a member and appendage of the monastery, also of Johaneta de Pell [e] v [a or i]lle, her fellow sister. Having read these letters they intend as soon as may be to provide for the rule and administration of the said priory.
Dated in the chapter at the accustomed capitular hour.
Two seals, pointed oval, dark brown wax, on tongues.
(1) The Abbey, somewhat chipped at top and bottom. The Virgin with Child on her left knee, a lily in her right hand. A star above a crescent to her right side.
(2) The Abbess, 30 x 35 (originally about 55 x 40)mm. Only the lower half remains. Within a round arch the Abbess with crook in hand, kneeling to the left. On either side a shield of arms.
Dated in the chapter at the accustomed capitular hour.
Two seals, pointed oval, dark brown wax, on tongues.
(1) The Abbey, somewhat chipped at top and bottom. The Virgin with Child on her left knee, a lily in her right hand. A star above a crescent to her right side.
(2) The Abbess, 30 x 35 (originally about 55 x 40)mm. Only the lower half remains. Within a round arch the Abbess with crook in hand, kneeling to the left. On either side a shield of arms.
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