Gift of land, Mirfield, Yorkshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.4082
  • Dates of Creation
      (Undated, circa 13th century)
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 item(s) vellum vellum

Scope and Content

For his homage and service, and in consideration of one mark, Alexander son of Alexander de Nuevill confirms his gift to Thomas clerk and to Thomas's heirs, of six acres and one and a half perches in the vill of Mirfle' [Mirfield, Yorkshire?]. Reserving annual quit-rent of 4d applied to this and further properties. Witnessed by Master Adam de Mirs', Robert de Flaneborg', Henry de Horby, William de Nuevill, Valter de Aruindel [Arumdel?], and others. Tag and seal wanting.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased at Sotheby's, Lot 190 (Phillipps MS 32012), 13 April 1981

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