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Grantor: Furness Abbey (Alexander, abbot). Grantee: Thomas, Duke of Norfolk. Subject:...
Catalogue reference: E 212/111
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This record is about the Grantor: Furness Abbey (Alexander, abbot). Grantee: Thomas, Duke of Norfolk. Subject:... dating from 31 Hen. VIII in the series Exchequer: King's Remembrancer: Ancient Deeds, Series DS. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- E 212/111
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Date (When the record was created)
- 31 Hen. VIII
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Description (What the record is about)
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Grantor: Furness Abbey (Alexander, abbot). Grantee: Thomas, Duke of Norfolk. Subject: Exemplification of a grant of an annuity of ú10 charged on their manor of Beaumont near Lancaster. Lanc.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Conveyancing
- Manors
- Pay and pensions
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E 212
Exchequer: King's Remembrancer: Ancient Deeds, Series DS
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