1312-06-20, Burstwick

Appointment date: inferred Regnal year 5 Edward II · Edward II · Patent Rolls · Membrane 3d

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Dated in source: “June 20” · Place: Burstwick (Yorkshire)

Manuscript The National Archives, series C 66, membrane 3d (class as printed in the calendar; consult AALT/TNA for the original roll)

Appointment during pleasure of the prior (sic) of Ely to be keeper of the Island of Ely. He is to use his best endeavor for the safe custody thereof, so that no harm may happen to the king, or the men of those parts. Without special command he is to deliver the island to no man, nor to allow any to enter to disturb the peace thereof. By K.

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