KENT – 15th century. Two documents on vellum, the matching original and counterpart of an indenture, a lease by Thomas atte Crouche of a property in Dover, recorded at Dover, 16 March 1421/2.
On vellum, the first 125 x 230mm, red seal pendant on vellum tag; the second 120 x 235mm (the second affected by old damp damage leading to discolouration and a few holes, lacking seal).
A matching pair of indentures for a property in Dover. Thomas atte Crouche leases to Thomas Godfray a tenement in the Halvenden ward in the liberty of the port of Dover for an annual rent of 40 pence payable at Christmas; if the payment is 15 days in arrears, the lessor is entitled to the distraint of the lessee’s goods; if a year and a day in arrears, he can reclaim the property. The witnesses are Walter Stratton, mayor of Dover, Thomas Page, bailiff, John Straban, Thomas Arnold, Thomas Cumbe, Giles Hoton and John Petham.
KENT – 15th century. Two documents on vellum, the matching original and counterpart of an indenture, a lease by Thomas atte Crouche of a property in Dover, recorded at Dover, 16 March 1421/2.
On vellum, the first 125 x 230mm, red seal pendant on vellum tag; the second 120 x 235mm (the second affected by old damp damage leading to discolouration and a few holes, lacking seal).
A matching pair of indentures for a property in Dover. Thomas atte Crouche leases to Thomas Godfray a tenement in the Halvenden ward in the liberty of the port of Dover for an annual rent of 40 pence payable at Christmas; if the payment is 15 days in arrears, the lessor is entitled to the distraint of the lessee’s goods; if a year and a day in arrears, he can reclaim the property. The witnesses are Walter Stratton, mayor of Dover, Thomas Page, bailiff, John Straban, Thomas Arnold, Thomas Cumbe, Giles Hoton and John Petham.
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