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Grant by Edward Wymarke of London, gent, John Leeke, and George Fenton of London...
Catalogue reference: E 355/157
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This record is about the Grant by Edward Wymarke of London, gent, John Leeke, and George Fenton of London... dating from 1590 Oct 15 in the series Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- E 355/157
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1590 Oct 15
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Description (What the record is about)
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Grant by Edward Wymarke of London, gent, John Leeke, and George Fenton of London to Elizabeth I of 'the Normans', 'the Lathes', and 'the Fowldcourse' in the city of Norwich, plus all their lands and tenements in Home Street, Lakenham, and Limmners Close in Thorpe, Norwich, and half of Thorpe Wood. Two final concords relating to the sale attached. Sealed by Wymarke, Leeke [seal removed], and Fenton [seal removed]. 32 Eliz I
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For related seal mould(s), see PRO 23/4519/1
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- English and Latin
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Government finances
- Litigation
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E 355
Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP
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Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP
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