October 15, Sleaford

Ratification date: uncertain Edward III · Papal Registers

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Dated in source: “October 15” · Place: Sleaford (Lincolnshire)

Ratification to the master and chapter of the order of Sempingham of a grant of protection made by pope Lucius, and of their exemption from tithes and other ecclesiastical dues. : Inhibition to the same to admit any young girl or woman who does not intend to become a nun, to be nurtured or taught in the convents of their order, or to stay there except in cases of imminent danger. The kinswomen of their nuns are to visit them only once a year. Indult to the same, that they shall answer to no one acting against them under papal letters in which the title of their order does not appear.

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