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Fisherton Anger and Harnham, co. Wilts.

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Contemporary copy of part of a lease from Thomas [?Stevens clerk] and Christopher [?Barnard] to John Powell to hold for 80 years for the annual rent of £17 18s. 4d. with reversion to Edward Ferrers and Bridget his wife. Also copy of a writ issued to the Sheriff of Wiltshire ordering Edward Ferrers esq., Bridget his wife and John Powell gent. to hold Thomas Stevens clerk and Christopher Barnard to the agreement made between them concerning 6 messuages, one mill, 6 gardens, 6 orchards, 100 acres of land, 20 acres of meadow and £11 18s. rent with appurtenances in Fissherton Anger and Harnam, co. Wilts. 6 April 4 and 5 Philip and Mary [1558]. Endorsed: [In the hand of Francis Willoughby c. 1670] For Mrs. Jane Quarlesse widdow concerninge Fisherton Anger in the county of Wiltsheer [accounts etc.] [70]