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Richard atte Cherche (Church), valet of Lord John Chaumpnent. Cherche (Church) Richard...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/321/E465

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This record is about the Richard atte Cherche (Church), valet of Lord John Chaumpnent. Cherche (Church) Richard... dating from [c. 1300-c. 1322] in the series Special Collections: Ancient Petitions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
SC 8/321/E465
Date
[c. 1300-c. 1322]
Description
Petitioners
Richard atte Cherche (Church), valet of Lord John Chaumpnent.
Name(s)
Cherche (Church), Richard
Addressees
King.
Occupation
valet
Nature of request
Cherche requests the grant of Kingsbridge hundred for the term of his life, rendering the ancient farm at the Exchequer for his service in the Scottish wars.
Nature of endorsement
Nothing.
Places mentioned
Kingsbridge hundred, Wiltshire
Scotland.
People mentioned
John Chaumpnent.
Note
The petition is dated to c. 1300-c. 1322 because the petitioner makes his request for his Scottish service. As the petition refers to the Scottish wars, it may date to somewhere in the middle of Edward II's reign, but there is no related documentary evidence to narrow the date.
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/C9529517/

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SC 8

Special Collections: Ancient Petitions

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