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Gift with warranty from Thomas earl of Warwick to William de Wistanescroft, his heirs and assigns (except a religious house), for homage and service, of 41/2 acres of land in Tanewrth' extending in length from the land which the said William held of William de Warwick as far as the boundaries of Tanewrth' and Nuttehurst, and in width from the land which the said William held of the church of Tanewrth' to Salkweyam; to hold the same rendering annually 131/2 pence (2 terms) for all service save foreign service; and for this the said William gives 4 shillings and has performed homage. Witnesses: William Archer, Henry de la Le, William de Hedricheston', Peter de Val, Simon de Cherlecot', Richard 'Disspensario', Robert de Crawenhale and others. Tag, seal lost. Endorsed: Carta de Wistanscroft Tho. De Warr. Latin, parchment, 63/4 x 5 ins.