Indenture, dated 9 September, 6 Edward IV, witnessing that John, abbot of Circeter,...

Indenture, dated 9 September, 6 Edward IV, witnessing that John, abbot of Circeter, patron of the church of Hakeborne, has agreed to pay to Sir John Avery, the vicar, 61. forthwith and 50s. 4d. within fourteen days after Michaelmas in lieu of all outstanding debts; the vicar to have all white calves, pigs, geese and pigeons, and other specified profits, together with an annuity of 4l, and cloth yearly for a gown and hood, or 5s. 4d. in lieu thereof at the abbot's choice, timber and straw for the repair of the vicarage, and the right to distrain for his annuity in the manor of Hakeborn, paying synodals, procurations and the expenses of divine service (including the 'trendall' of wax for Candlemas); the farmer of the said manor to deliver to the vicar six quarters of wheat and six quarters of barley in respect of the two years last past.