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Sir Francis Knowlles [Knollys], kt, v. Anthony Blagrave and William Malthus. Watercourses...
Catalogue reference: E 133/9/1378
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- E 133/9/1378
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Date (When the record was created)
- 40 Eliz. Hil. & Easter
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Description (What the record is about)
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Sir Francis Knowlles [Knollys], kt, v. Anthony Blagrave and William Malthus. Watercourses running out of the river Kennet near Reading. Damage to meadows through neglect to cleanse streams and ditches, and the consequent overflow of water. Alleged diversion of the said river. Referring to orders of the commissioners of sewers. Whether the inhabitants of Reading are accustomed to grind their corn at Minster Mill and St Giles Mill and not at the Abbey Mill? Mentioning that the abbey of Reading was granted by Henry VIII to Sir William Pennyston, kt, and subsequently to the duke of Somerset, upon whose attainder it was granted by Edward VI to the marquess of Northampton, that queen Mary granted it to Sir Francis Inglefield, kt, and that upon his attainder it came into the hands of the present queen. Berks.
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Note (Additional information about the record)
- ^^See also E 134/40 Eliz/Easter/32
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- Litigation
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E 133
Exchequer: King's Remembrancer: Barons' Depositions
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