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Prioress and convent of Amesbury. King and Council. The prioress and convent of Amesbury...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/166/8284

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Reference
SC 8/166/8284
Date
[c. 1328]
Description
Petitioners
Prioress and convent of Amesbury.
Addressees
King and Council.
Nature of request
The prioress and convent of Amesbury request that, whereas Edward [I] founded a chantry at Amesbury, the petitioners have often petitioned the King that he would maintain the said chantry, and request relief.
Nature of endorsement
[Notes of process.]
Places mentioned
Amesbury, [Wiltshire].
People mentioned
Edward [I], King of England.
Note
Dated in relation to SC 8/171/8528.
Related material

For another petition by the prioress and convent of Amesbury see SC 8/329/E968

For a related petition from the prioress and convent of Amesbury see SC 8/171/8528

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/C9294129/

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