1321-05-03, Wallingford

Order date: inferred Regnal year 14 Edward II · Edward II · Close Rolls · Membrane 7

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Dated in source: “May 3” · Place: Wallingford (Berkshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 54, membrane 7 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

To the sheriff of Berks. Order to cause a verderer for the forest of Wyndesore to be elected in place of John le Despenser, who cannot attend to the duties of the office, as he has been elected a coroner of that county.

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