Reference
Z2/6
Title
Deed declaring the use of a fine
Date free text
1 Dec 1644
Production date
From: 1644 To: 1644
Scope and Content
I) Henry Foster of Great Wigston, Leicestershire, gentleman
Anne, his wife
Francis Brett of Great Wigston, gentleman
Thomas Bromsall of Blonham, gentleman
John Manley of Cardington, gentleman
II) John Foster of Cardington, gentleman
Recites: fine levied by Henry and Anne Foster and Francis Brett to Thomas Bromsall and John Manley, in Michaelmas past, of 3 messuages, 1 orchard, 66 acres of land, 2 acres of meadow, 4 acres of pasture and common of pasture in Cardington, Harrowden, Cotten-end, Fenlake and Estcotts
Declaration that the fine comprised:
... a messuage and orchard adjoining between the street and Harrowden Brook, in occupation of Robert Russell
... 2 closes, sometime 1 close in Harrowden, near the above, severed from it by the brook (4 acres)
... 2 acres meadow in several parts in Fenlake in occupation of William Willcox, gentleman
... common of pasture for 4 beasts and 10 sheep in Harrowden
Declaration by Henry Foster and Francis Brett that in consideration of £140 they aquit II), and that the intent of the fine is that the conusees shall be seised of the above to the use of II)
witnesses: William Scott, Simon Beckett, William Brett, John Clayton
Level of description
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