Reference
C1252
Title
Lease for term of grantor's life: 12 marks per annum rent; Eleanor de Grey, widow of Reg. de Grey, lord of Ruthyn; John Hervy, Walter de Relye, chaplain, & Simon Rotu(?r)
Date free text
29 Sep 1390
Production date
From: 1390 To: 1390
Scope and Content
- - the manor of Relye (Thurleigh); meadow in Milton and Radwell; pasture in Riseley called Tutburyfeld; with works of all
bond tenants;
except:-
bond and free tenants' rent;
land which in ancient time was parcel of her villenage (except a pasture called Cow Pasture, which since the 1st pestilence was parcel of 2 villenages called Grayes & Boleacres, which pasture the said John, William & Simon had);
wardships, reliefs, profits of course etc.;
tenants shall enjoy the coppices and springs without making destruction;
lady shall repair in site of manor the hall, chapel, 2 barns, greanary, sheep-pen, dairy-house & kilnhouse, after which tenants shall keep them in repair; she will also acquit them from charges towards the chief lords of the fee, save that tenants shall pay the 1/15 to the King when levied;
she may re-enter if rent is in arrears;
At rest.
Level of description
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