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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D231/M/T/1
TitleGift by Robert, Abbot of Burton and the convent there, to Ralph son of Orm, of the whole land of Okeover with all its appurtenances, which the King granted to the church of Burton, paying annually two marks of silver at the feast of St Martin: the said Ralph and his heirs to attend the king's court at the expense of the Abbot and also to attend the Abbot's court to judge the punishment of thieves if one should be taken, and trial by battle, although he must have 'reasonable summons'.
Date[1150-1159]
DescriptionWitnesses: the chapter itself, Jordan the Prior, Briennius, William of St Albans, many of the monks of the church, Geoffrey de Bakepuze,, Ralph de Montogomery, Geoffrey de Tatenhill, William de Winshill, Godwin de Branston, , ?Leisincus and many others.
Extent1 item
Levelfile
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorOkeover family of Okeover
CopiesA digital copy of this item can be viewed on the public computers at the record office. Also as a photographic negative under reference D2349C/11/2/1(9-12)
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