Description | Deed of gift in fee tail by Thomas de Synythewhait, parson of the church of Watlous [Watlass] and William de Synythewhait, parson of the church of Aynderby [Ainderby], to Sir William le Scrop, knight and his male heirs, of the manor of Ellerton on Swale, to be held of the capital lord of the fee: if William le Scrop dies without male heirs, the manor passes to his brother Richard and his male heirs, and, failing them, to the rightful heirs of William le Scrop. Witnesses: Sir Henry le Scrop, Thomas de Laton, John de Lasceles of Langthorn, knights, William de Burgh, Robert de Bellerby, George Darell, John de Gunwardeby, William de Redenesse, and others. Dated Wednesday 11 June 17 Edw III. Endorsed with number "58" in ink. Seals: round, red, one bearing design of coat of arms with sword, attached by tags. |