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William de Odiham, son of Matthew de Odiham. de Odiham William King and council....

Catalogue reference: SC 8/160/7986

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Reference
SC 8/160/7986
Date
[1327]
Description
Petitioners
William de Odiham, son of Matthew de Odiham.
Name(s)
de Odiham, William
Addressees
King and council.
Nature of request
Odiham requests the restoration of the keepership of Odiham Park which he was granted by the late king for his life after the death of Robert le Parker, and of which he had seisin until he was ousted by Despenser's lordship.
Nature of endorsement
Let it be ordered by writ to the justices assigned to hold the pleas of the king that they view the charter and call those who are to be called before them and hear their arguments and do justice.
Places mentioned
Odiham, [Hampshire].
People mentioned
Robert le Parker, former keeper of Odiham Park
Hugh le Despenser, the son.
Related material

For a related petition see SC 8/165/8217

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9210178/

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