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Abbot of Quarr. Chancellor. Abbot of Quarr The Abbot of Quarr asks to be discharged...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/298/14851

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This record is about the Abbot of Quarr. Chancellor. Abbot of Quarr The Abbot of Quarr asks to be discharged... dating from [1339] in the series Special Collections: Ancient Petitions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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SC 8/298/14851
Date
[1339]
Description
Petitioners
Abbot of Quarr.
Addressees
Chancellor.
Occupation
Abbot of Quarr
Nature of request
The Abbot of Quarr asks to be discharged from finding a ship and crew for the King's service at sea, as he has incurred great expenses in finding men at arms, archers, and others to protect the Isle of Wight and cannot bear this extra charge.
Nature of endorsement
[None]
Places mentioned
Quarr, [Hampshire]
Isle of Wight, [Hampshire].
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Publication note(s)
Calendar of Close Rolls, Edw III, vol. V, 1339-1341, (Public Record Office, 1901), p.33 (order to discharge the Abbot)
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9518054/

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SC 8

Special Collections: Ancient Petitions

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