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Gift with warranty from William de Bello Campo earl of Warwick to Roger Gerin of Betleswrth' of three acres and three roods of land from the waste of Tonewrth' lying in Betleswrth', extending in length from the road leading from Benetford' towards Alressawe to the land of the said Roger, and lying in width between the highway leading from Benetford towards Burmingham, and the land of Philip Durvassel; to hold the same to the said Roger, his heirs and assigns, except a religious house, rendering annually 15 pence (2 terms) for all services save suit of court at Tonewrth' at Christmas and Whitsun and the payment of scutage at the rate of 1 penny per acre when it falls due. Witnesses: John le Archer, Richard de Fulwod', John Wodard, Richard Gerin, Roger the clerk and others. Seal on tag, circular, white, damaged Armorial, a fess between six crosses crosslet. Endorsed: Carta Rogeri Gerin Latin, parchment, 43/4 x 81/4 ins.