Reference
W2047
Title
Lease for 7 years
Date free text
8 Oct 1656
Production date
From: 1656 To: 1656
Scope and Content
Lease for 7 yrs. (if Sarah wife of John Smyth live so long): Rent £17
(i) John Smyth of Middle Temple, gentleman
(ii) William Finch of Southill, gentleman
-- lands of John Smyth in Southill fields,
lands in occupation of Francis Barr in Southill (12 acres)
Tenancy agreements: to maintain fences; not to alter fallow season; not to sow same grain 2 years together nor convert one selion into 2; but may take turf during 1st 6 years; John Smyth may also take turf
Witnesses. Thomas Denton, Henry Longevile
8 Oct. 1656
Endorsed: 20 acres adjoining Warden Warren & abutting on turf ground, whether in Southill or Warden parish, is intended
Level of description
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