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Quitclaim from Nicholas atte Wyle of Thoneworth' to John Shepeherd of Notehurst' of a messuage with adjacent curtilage, croft and meadows formerly held by Hugh Filderay in Tappingeshid; to hold for the life of the grantee rendering annually 8 pence [ 2 terms] in lieu of all services. Sealing clause. Dated at Thoneworth', Saturday after the feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Mary, 24 Edward III. Witnesses: Richard atte Berne, Richard Stapulton, Richard Colines, John Iudden, William Broun and others. Oval seal of natural wax on tag, partially defaced, 1 x 3/4 ins. Figure of the Virgin Mary standing with the Holy Child in her arms. Legend : AVE MARIA Latin, parchment, 7.5 x 4 ins.