X440/77

Copy of Court Roll, Manor of Biggleswade

8 May 12 Charles II [1661]

From: 1661 To: 1661

Admission i) Christopher Challis, aged 13 on 13 July next, son & heir of ii) on death of: ii) William Challis - Bridge Close, pasture, in Shortmeade : North close late Mr Smith : South Lord's waste - ¼ yardland, 8 acres in fields of Biggleswade & Shortmeade - 6 acres in South & North Fields of Biggleswade - 1 acre 1½ poles meadow ...1 acre in Raymeade ...1½ poles in Hitchmeade . - several parcels arable dispersed in fields of Biggleswade containing 3 acres or 1/10 yardland Henry Meade, gentleman, kinsman of i) to be admitted to premises as guardian during minority; to render account of profits to Christopher or his assigns yearly rent: Bridge Close 4d fine: 1d & a third of 1d ¼ yardland 3s fine: 20d 6 acres, 1acre 1½ perches 3s fine: 20d 3 acres 12d fine: 13d

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Challis, Christopher,
Challis, William,
Smith, Thomas,
Meade, Henry

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