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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D187/2/68
TitleArbitration between Elizabeth countess of Shrewsbury and Millicent Woolhouse of Mitcham (Surrey) widow, to end the controversy between them and their tenants in Glapwell and Rowthorn over two closes called the Hallin Hawes adjoining Stainsby Park. The countess and her tenants claimed common rights there from 1 Aug to 25 Mar following, annually. After examining witnesses on both sides, the arbitrators conclude that Mrs Woolhouse and her heirs shall hold the land free of "commoning" but shall pay the countess and her heirs 5s yearly. To be ratified by indenture within six months, 10 Jun
Date1595
LevelItem
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorHallowes family of Dethick and Glapwell, Derbyshire, and Muston, Leicestershire
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