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William de Gravenel to Sir H. de Nevile: Oath not to escape from Sir H. de Nevile's...
Catalogue reference: DL 25/1343
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This record is about the William de Gravenel to Sir H. de Nevile: Oath not to escape from Sir H. de Nevile's... dating from 1199 May 27-1216 Oct 19 in the series Duchy of Lancaster: Deeds, Series L. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- DL 25/1343
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1199 May 27-1216 Oct 19
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Description (What the record is about)
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- William de Gravenel to Sir H. de Nevile: Oath not to escape from Sir H. de Nevile's prison, and if taken from it at a siege of his castle, or otherwise, to surrender to him or pay any fine imposed by the King.
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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 John
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Crown lands and estates
- Prisons
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DL 25
Duchy of Lancaster: Deeds, Series L
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