1404-10-29, Coventry

Commitment date: inferred Regnal year 6 Henry IV · Henry IV · Fine Rolls · Membrane 24

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Dated in source: “Oct. 29” · Place: Coventry (Warwickshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 60, membrane 24 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

Commitment to John Mattok, by mainprise of Robert ap Rees of the county of Somerset and Thomas Chamberleyn of the county Gloucester, of the keeping of the manor of Exford, with its appurtenances and liberties, co. Somerset, which manor to the abbey of Neeth in Wales and is in the king's hand full payment has been made of the subsidies and tenths due the king ; to hold the same from Michaelmas last for as long the manor shall remain in the king's hand for this cause, 50s. yearly at the Exchequer by equal portions at Easter Michaelmas ; with clause touching maintenance of buildings support of charges. By bill of the treasurer.

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