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Title Grant
Ref No CCA-DCc-ChAnt/S/303
Date [1191x1205]
Description From: Alan son of Simon of 'Withune'
To: Geoffrey, II, prior of Canterbury Cathedral Priory; the convent of Canterbury Cathedral Priory
The land which he held of Alexander son of Ailbrith and the land which was of Alexander le Bisne, which Alan held of the archbishop of Canterbury in Southwark ('Suthwerch''), with houses, buildings and other appurtenances. For annual payments of 12d to the heirs of Alexander son of Ailbrith and 1d to the archbishop of Canterbury, both payable as specified. Alan has handed the charter which he had of Alexander son of Ailbrith and the chirographs of Alexander son of Ailbrith and Alexander le Bisne, made between him and them in the king's court, concerning the lands to the priory. For this the priory has paid 24 marks. No date. [Date: Prior Geoffrey and Hubert Walter's dates. Possibly 1203 - see DCc-ChAnt/S/299.]
Witnesses: Hubert Walter, archbishop of Canterbury; Reginald de Cornhell'; Wandrilius de Curcell'; Ralph de Torni; Mgr W de Necet'; Reginald de Cliftun'; Henry de Sorn'; Godfrey de la Dene; Fulcher de Reth'; Stephen Aswy; Ralph, brother of Stephen Aswy; Hervey de Molino; Matthew Hareg; Wigein; Geoffrey de Sandun'; Baldwin the smith ('faber')
Endorsed with description in early 13th cent hand and 'London', note of registration and note that the document is in duplicate in late 13th cent hands.
Language Latin
Related Material Registered versions: CCA-DCc-Register/B, f233v, and CCA-DCc-Register/E, ff353r-353v (London section)
Physical Description Parchment, 1m, seal, slightly creased
Seal Person Alan son of Simon of 'Withune'
Seal Device On a shield within a border, a lion passant guardant
Seal Legend ...SER.O..V...
Seal General Shape: Round; Dimensions: 21; Colour: Green, varnished brown; Attachment method: Tag; Completeness: Legend damaged at centre and lower right and top and lost on left; Impression Quality: Fair |