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Grant by Godfrey son of Geoffrey de Hadestok, formerly citizen of London, to William...
Catalogue reference: C 146/971
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This record is about the Grant by Godfrey son of Geoffrey de Hadestok, formerly citizen of London, to William... dating from [1283-1284] in the series Chancery: Ancient Deeds, Series C. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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- C 146/971
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Date (When the record was created)
- [1283-1284]
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Description (What the record is about)
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Grant by Godfrey son of Geoffrey de Hadestok, formerly citizen of London, to William de Betune, mercer, citizen of London, of land with houses in the parish of St. John's Walbrook. Witnesses:- Henry le Waleis, Mayor of London, and alderman of that ward, Jordan Godchep and Martin Box, sheriffs, and others (named): [Middx.]
Dated: [12 Edward I.]
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- Fragment of seal
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Legal
- Middle East
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Record URL
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C 146
Chancery: Ancient Deeds, Series C
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Chancery: Ancient Deeds, Series C
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Grant by Godfrey son of Geoffrey de Hadestok, formerly citizen of London, to William...
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