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The taxation by John le Romayn, Archdeacon of Richmond, of the vicarage of Dalton,...
Catalogue reference: DL 25/280
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This record is about the The taxation by John le Romayn, Archdeacon of Richmond, of the vicarage of Dalton,... dating from 1243 May 10 in the series Duchy of Lancaster: Deeds, Series L. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- DL 25/280
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1243 May 10
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Description (What the record is about)
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- The taxation by John le Romayn, Archdeacon of Richmond, of the vicarage of Dalton, to which Furness Abbey had presented Robert de Wath, clerk. The said Robert to have, as vicar, the altarage of the church: (Lanc).
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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 1243
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Not Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Taxation
- Crown lands and estates
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Record URL
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DL 25
Duchy of Lancaster: Deeds, Series L
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