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William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton, having committed to Esmon de Devon the Wardshipe...
Catalogue reference: DL 27/177
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This record is about the William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton, having committed to Esmon de Devon the Wardshipe... dating from 20 Edward 3 in the series Duchy of Lancaster: Deeds, Series LS. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- DL 27/177
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Date (When the record was created)
- 20 Edward 3
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Description (What the record is about)
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William de Bohun, Earl of Northampton, having committed to Esmon de Devon the Wardshipe of the lands which belonged to Monsr. William Lescrop, which came in a certain manner into the Earl's hands, further released to the said Esmond all action, for account of the Rents and farms of the same, while he was Keeper and Receiver thereof for the said Earl.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Crown lands and estates
- Farming
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DL 27
Duchy of Lancaster: Deeds, Series LS
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