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Matthew Forneus, knight to Master Bartholomew de Mer: Grant of land, etc., in Fonthill...
Catalogue reference: E 329/248
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This record is about the Matthew Forneus, knight to Master Bartholomew de Mer: Grant of land, etc., in Fonthill... dating from (c.1252 :-: 1314) in the series Exchequer: Augmentation Office: Ancient Deeds, Series BS. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Date (When the record was created)
- (c.1252 :-: 1314)
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Description (What the record is about)
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Matthew Forneus, knight to Master Bartholomew de Mer: Grant of land, etc., in Fonthill Gifford:(Wilts)
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Topics
- Government finances
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E 329
Exchequer: Augmentation Office: Ancient Deeds, Series BS
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