| Description | Deed of letters of attorney by which John de Cleseby, knight, appoints Richard de Thorpp' and William de Swynithueyt attorneys to deliver seisin to lord Henry le Scrop of all his lands and tenements in the townships and district of Disceford [Dishforth], Ellerton on Swale, Bolton on Swale, Lower and Upper Whytewell [Whitwell], Richem' [Richmond], Skytheby [Skeeby], Croft, Manfeld [Manfield], Neuton Morel [Newton Morrell], Sutton Hougrave [Sutton Howgrove], Norton, Roynington [Rainton] and Jafford.
Dated at Flotham [Kirkby Fleetham], Friday before the feast of Epiphany 7 Edw I.
Endorsed with incorrect date of 1279 in later hand, with number "28" in ink.
Seal: of John de Cleseby, with coat of arms and helmet, oval, green, partially damaged, attached by tag. |