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Release by William son of Peter of Laytham to Philip de Leya of lands with pastures...
Catalogue reference: WARD 2/12/40/41
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This record is about the Release by William son of Peter of Laytham to Philip de Leya of lands with pastures... dating from 1272-1307 in the series Court of Wards and Liveries: Deeds and Evidences. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- WARD 2/12/40/41
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1272-1307
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Release by William son of Peter of Laytham to Philip de Leya of lands with pastures and appurtenances held from him by William son of Godfrey of Folketorp in Laytham by charter since Ascension [21 May] 1254.
Witnesses: Peter de Haya, Roger de Lintona, Roger de Hugat, James Batayle, Robert Batayle, Peter, his brother, and Roger, son of Eudo of Laytham (Laton), Geoffrey free man of Laytham, Richard clerk and others. Missing seal.
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Latin
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- Open Document, Open Description
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WARD 2
Court of Wards and Liveries: Deeds and Evidences
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