| Description | Theobald Malegaill and Colin Test, merchants of the company of Bettori of Lucca, have given to William Revel of Warwyk' the Manor of Bruneswaure with all its rights and appurtenances, to be held by William, his heirs and assigns, freely etc., of the chief lord of the fee for the customary services, forever. Rendering yearly to Alianor who was the wife of Robert Houel, and her heirs, 1 penny at Easter for all customary and secular services and demands. In return for this gift, William gave them £400. Witnesses: etc., And moreover they oblige themselves to make to William a sufficient security of the said manor of Bruneswaure, by a fine in the Court of the King to be levied between William and Theobald and Colin, as soon as possible. They promise also to obtain for William a quitclaim from Theobald for himself and his heirs for the aforesaid manor. And unless they perform all the agreements contained in this indenture they will pay William 200 marks before the feast of St. John the Baptist in aforesaid year or within the 8 following days. Given at London, Wednesday, on the feast of St. Nicholas, 19 Edward, son of Henry.
Seal: round; device: bird; legend: lombardic; part missing; tag.
Endorsed: Writing of the manor between us and William Rivell. (Italian) Bruneswaure. |