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Gift from John Steuene of Ballissale to Thomas atte Forde of the same of a piece of land with appurtenances in Baddisleye lying in breadth between the land of Thomas Scropschire on the one hand and the land of Adam Stevene on the other, and in length between the road leading towards the new land of Baddisleye and Kynguswode and Brodemedue on the other hand as it is enclosed by hedges and ditches. To hold the same for ever from the chief lords of the fee for due and customary service. Warranty clause. Sealing clause. Witnesses: John Wintertone; Richard Godemon; Richard atte Lee; Robert Williames; Adam Billusleye and others. Given at Baddisleye Friday after the feast of St. Hillary 21 Edward III [18 January 1347/8]. Circular seal of natural wax on tag. 3/4 in. Device and legend defaced. [53/28]