1331-02-27, Croydon

Licence date: inferred Regnal year 5 Edward III · Edward III · Patent Rolls · Membrane 26

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Dated in source: “Feb. 27” · Place: Croydon (Surrey)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 66, membrane 26 (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

Licence for the alienation in mortmain by Henry de Billyngburgh of a atte toft and 84 acres of land in Croft and Thorp by Waynflet to two chaplains to celebrate divine service daily at the altar of St. Elena in the chapel of St. Elena, Croft by Waynflet, for the soul of the said Henry, after death, and for the souls of his father, mother and ancestors. By fine of 1042, 7.

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