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Charter issued by the Anglo-Saxon King Edgar
The oldest complete document at The National Archives, this charter recording a grant of land dates back over 1,000 years.
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Grant by Edward II. to Hugh le Despenser, the younger, of Rokhampton manor, escheated...
Catalogue reference: E 40/937
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This record is about the Grant by Edward II. to Hugh le Despenser, the younger, of Rokhampton manor, escheated... dating from 1324 Mar 10 in the series Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Ancient Deeds, Series A. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- E 40/937
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1324 Mar 10
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Description (What the record is about)
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Grant by Edward II. to Hugh le Despenser, the younger, of Rokhampton manor, escheated to the Crown through the rebellion of John Giffard, of Brymmesfeld. Witnesses:- W. archbishop of Canterbury, primate of all England, and others (named). Glouc. Westminster, 10 March, 17 Edward II
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- (See Charter Roll, 17 Edward II., No. 22. ) Portion of Great Seal
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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E 40
Exchequer: Treasury of Receipt: Ancient Deeds, Series A
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