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Indenture of Sale. (1) Henry Gate, of Seamor, co. York, kt., and (2) Thomas Calverley,...
Catalogue reference: E 328/240
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This record is about the Indenture of Sale. (1) Henry Gate, of Seamor, co. York, kt., and (2) Thomas Calverley,... dating from 23 June 1580. in the series Exchequer: Augmentation Office: Ancient Deeds, Series BB. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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E 328/240
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23 June 1580.
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Indenture of Sale. (1) Henry Gate, of Seamor, co. York, kt., and (2) Thomas Calverley, of Little Burne, co. Durham, esq. Queen Elizabeth, by letters patent under great seal of England, 17 February 15 Elizabeth, granted to Henry Gate kt. site and capital messuage of Markenfeld, co. York, late parcel of possessions of Thomas Markenfeild, attainted of high treason, and lands etc. belonging, with exceptions, manor of Eryholme, co. Yopk. 2 tags; signatures: Henry Gate, Thomas Calverley.
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Open Document, Open Description
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E 328
Exchequer: Augmentation Office: Ancient Deeds, Series BB
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