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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D77/1/42/1
Former ReferenceD77/1/Jeayes 2
TitleGift by Bernard, the abbot, and the convent of Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, to Robert of Gresley, of the land of Darlaston by Stone [Staffordshire], to hold in fee, and heritage each year, for 52 shillings; and of the service of Ralph of Caldwell , for 5 shillings yearly, and for the free service of his body; half the rent to be paid at the Feast of St John the Baptist [24 Jun], half at the Feast of St Martin [11 Nov]. In return for this gift, Robert and his heirs owe homage and fealty to the Abbot and Church of Burton
Date[1160-1175]
DescriptionWitnesses: First, the chapter itself: Jordan, prior; Martin; William of [?Donington]; Richard; Richard; Richard; William; William and the rest of the monks. Next, Robert, priest of Stapenhill; William Gresham; Nicholas, chaplain; Walter Somerville; Walter Montgomery
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RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorGresley family of Drakelow
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