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Sir James FitzJames knight and Sir Thomas Fane knight, wardens, to Elyzabeth Bettes: manor house of Nashenden with outbuildings pertaining thereto and the three woods called Zeale Wood, Buckmore Wood and Brydge Wood with all woods hedgerows lands meadows and pastures belonging to the manor of Nashenden except for the manorial rents suits customes and services and a sufficient place for the wardens to hold the manorial court and except for all timber of oak and elm: for 21 years from Michaelmas last past at £30 rent per annum; penalty for default; lessee to maintain and repair; quitrents; terrier; 4 April 19 Elizabeth (parchment, 9 signatures, seal removed). Endorsement: "This lease was surrendered the xiijth of September 1588 in the presence of us John Leveson William Lambarde Richard Williamson William Beane Notario publiquus" (parchment, 9 signatures, seal removed). |