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Title Grant
Ref No CCA-DCc-ChAnt/S/309
Date [early 13th century]
Description From: Alexander son of Ailbrith
To: Alan son of Simon of 'Wichtun''
The land [in Southwark] which lies with the land which William de Welles held of Alan of Norway ('Norwegia') and the land which Alexander le Bisne held to north and the land which Fulcher held and Alexander's said land to south. For an annual payment of 12d, payable as specified. For this Alan has also paid 100s as a gersum fine. No date. [Date: handwriting.]
Witnesses: Odo de Danmarti'; Robert de Watevill'; William Hansard'; John the forester ('forestarius'); Simon de Berthe; Hugh de Bosevill'; Robert de Waletun'; Richard, son of Robert de Waletun'; Robert de Wautha'; Pentecost of Wandsworth ('Wandleswurth''); William Testard'; Fulcher de Retherth'; Stephen son of Aswy; Ralph, brother of Stephen son of Aswy; Robert son of Henry; Ralph Carbunell'; Walter son of William; Ralph the clerk
Endorsed with description, stating that the land in in Southwark ('sud'werc'') in mid 13th cent hand, and 'London'' in late 13th cent hand.
Language Latin
Physical Description Parchment, 1m, seal, slightly stained
Seal Person Alexander son of Ailbrith
Seal Device Lion pasant facing to right
Seal Legend SIGIL'L' AL...FIL' AILBRIHT
Seal General Shape: Round; Dimensions: 40; Colour: Green; Attachment method: Tag; Completeness: Damage to legend at lower right, bottom and bottom left ; Impression quality: Fair |