Lease (copy), Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 12 MS Doc.3767
  • Dates of Creation
      23 May 1835
  • Language of Material
      English .
  • Physical Description
      1 collection paper paper

Scope and Content

John Carter of Stapleford, Cambridgeshire, farmer, leases to Thomas Norman of Great Wilbraham, Cambridgeshire, farmer, a farmhouse with 44+ acres of arable land in Great Wilbraham, formerly in the occupation of Luke Norman deceased, father of Thomas, from Lady Day last for eight years at an annual rent of #41. Clauses regulating crop rotations. Carter undertakes any necessary repair work on the farm buildings. Copy of indenture, 3 pages, copy of mark and seal of Norman, witnessed by Frederick Randall.

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Acquisition Information

Presented by Bedfordshire County Council, 19 March 1947

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