A COTTAGE IN ESSEX SPURRE (John, of Navestock, husbandman) and BALLARD (Richard, of Romford, yeoman)

Attractive grant, in Latin, in a fine clear hand, to David Vaughan of Romford, yeoman, Henry Crampe and Robert Harleston of Navestock, and William Michell and John Mapulle of Stapleford Abbots, of a cottage in Stapleford Abbotts called 'Spedes', fine initial 'S' extended by flourishes at each end, vellum, 7½" x 11", Stapleford Abbotts, 27th May lacks seals

The bounds are the common woodland called Martinisherne (east), land of William Broke of Stapleford (west), a cottage of Broke's (north), and a lane called Bannesleghlane and a gate called Braggeshacche (south).
The grantors (together with William Janyne of Navestock, deceased) received the property from Richard Janyne of Navestock and John Gery of Stapleford on 1st February 1499.
Witnessed by Stephen Nasshe and Robert Sabarne of Stapleford, John Myre and Nicholas Turvey of Navestock, John Dytton and William Makyn.
Dated on verso (incorrectly) 1508.

Item Date:  1516

Stock No:  17636      £245

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