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Release by Walter de Overton' to William de Merston, chaplain in the church of St...
Catalogue reference: E 326/1704
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- E 326/1704
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- [1100-1600]
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Release by Walter de Overton' to William de Merston, chaplain in the church of St Michael's, Staunford, of his right in a rent issuing out of land, etc. in Dokedale in Keten. ' Witnesses:- Hugh, vicar of St Martin's, Staunford, Richard, vicar of St Andrew's, Staunford, and others (named)
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- Government finances
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E 326
Exchequer: Augmentation Office: Ancient Deeds, Series B
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