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A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
… to the bishop of Winchester's manor, was retained by the bishops when the manor was alienated. The rectors, moreover, … the advowson was in his hands. 379 It remained with the bishops until c. 1380, but not without challenge, for the … Crown frequently presented during vacancies, 381 and the bishops and their nominees often procured royal recognition …
A History of the County of Hertford
… in 1554, 19 and then remained in the possession of the Bishops of London 20 until the Commonwealth. Upon the sale of …