Close Rolls, Edward III: 1340

Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 5, 1339-1341. Originally published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1901.

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'Close Rolls, Edward III: 1340', in Calendar of Close Rolls, Edward III: Volume 5, 1339-1341, (London, 1901) pp. 654. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/cal-close-rolls/edw3/vol5/p654a [accessed 14 April 2024]

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Enrolment of release by Richard son of Geoffrey de Elfeton to Geoffrey his father of all his right and claim in the lands which his father holds of his inheritance, which pertain to him by reason of his mother or otherwise, in Elfton, Chadelworth, Weston, Benham and Chefford. He acknowledges by this deed that Geoffrey was in seisin of the premises on the day of the drawing up thereof. Witnesses: Thomas de Pentelewe, Gilbert de Shotesbrok, Robert Danvers, Richard de Hotot, Alexander de Babbeham, Elias le Parker, Peter de Ardyngton, John Ferthyng. Dated at Elfeton on 2 July, 14 Edward III.
Memorandum that Richard came into chancery at the house of the friars of Mount Carmel in their chapter house on 17 December and acknowledged the preceding deed.