1300-12-25, Northampton

Pardon date: inferred Regnal year 29 Edward I · Edward I · Patent Rolls · Membrane 33

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Dated in source: “Dec. 25” · Place: Northampton (Northamptonshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 66, membrane 33 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

Pardon, by reason of his service in Scotland, to John son of Edward Je Carpenter of Cotingham for the death of Walter de Benyfeld, as it appears by inquisition made by the sheriff and coroners of Northampton that he killed him in self-defence. By p.s.

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