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Robert Freak, of Iwerne Courtney, Dorset, gentleman, Robert Pryme and Edmund Froste,...
Catalogue reference: DL 26/45
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This record is about the Robert Freak, of Iwerne Courtney, Dorset, gentleman, Robert Pryme and Edmund Froste,... dating from 1582 July 13 in the series Duchy of Lancaster: Deeds, Series LL. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- DL 26/45
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1582 July 13
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Description (What the record is about)
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Robert Freak, of Iwerne Courtney, Dorset, gentleman, Robert Pryme and Edmund Froste, of London, gentlemen, and John Walker, of London, scrivener to the Queen: Bargain and sale indented of lands in Aismunderby, Yorkshire, part of the possessions of Thomas Markenfield, attained for high treason, granted to them by Letters Patents from the Queen dated 19 January 24 Eliz I.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- Date derived from catalogue description for attached seal(s). Date in the old typescript catalogue stated as 13 July 24 Eliz [1582]
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Not Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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DL 26
Duchy of Lancaster: Deeds, Series LL
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Duchy of Lancaster: Deeds, Series LL
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