1301-05-13, Kempsey

Order date: inferred Regnal year 29 Edward I · Edward I · Close Rolls · Membrane 8

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Dated in source: “May 13” · Place: Kempsey (Worcestershire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 8 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To John de London ia], constable of Windsor castle. Order to cause the abbot of Westminster to have eight bucks for the present year, in accordance with the late king's grant by his charter, which the king has confirmed, to God and the church of St. Peter and the abbot of Westminster of eight bucks yearly, to be taken in the forest of Windsor at the king's cost by the hands of the constable of the castle and to be carried by him to Westminster on the eve of St. Peter ad Vincula, so that those who bring the venison shall make two (meneias) before the great altar of St. Peter in that church.

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