• Reference
    L15/3
  • Title
    Lease 21 years 12 Rent 38s.1d. (i) Hen., Earl of Kent. (ii) Allen Luffe of Park End, Thurleigh, husb. -- a messuage in Park End, Thurleigh; Home close, and Nether close; 15 ac. 3 r. in the common fields of Thurleigh:- in Little Field 6 ac.; in South alias Sow Field 9 ac. 1 r.. -- The property is now in the occupation of John Rowland, who is to continue to occupy a moiety during his life at a rent of 8s. 3 3/4d. and 7 1/2d. certainty money. If John Rowland dies, his widow Agnes is to continue on the same conditions, or else is to be supported by Allen Luffe in sickness and in health and supplied with 'holsome meat drinke and cloth' and with all manner of other things meet and convenient for a woman of her age and calling. The tenant is also to carry out repairs and maintain ditches and fences. Witnesses: Giles Blofeld, Wm. Allen. Slit for seal tag (seal missing). (J989)
  • Date free text
    28 July 1583
  • Production date
    From: 1583 To: 1583
  • Level of description
    item