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Kingswood, Packwood, Knowle, Rowington and Lapworth
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Recognizance made by Edward Cokayne esq. and Jane his wife in the presence of Anthony Harcourte and Thomas Oldnoll of a fine to be made to the said Edward and Jane to Clement Ludford gent. and Clement Throckmerton gent. of the manor of Kingswood with lands and appurtenances and 12 messuages, 5 cottages, 17 gardens, 17 orchards, 400 acres of land, 200 acres of meadow, 400 acres of pasture, 200 acres of wood, 40 acres of heath and 20s. annual rent with appurtenances in Kyngeswood, Packwood, Knowle, Rowington and Lapworthe with view of frankpledge in Kyngswood, Rowington and Lapworthe and fishing rights in Kyngeswood. Taken at Pooley 22 September 38 Elizabeth [1596]. Signed: Edward Cokayne, Jane Cokayne. Recognizance signed: Anthony Harcourte, Thomas Oldnoll'. Two circular seals of red wax on tongues, defaced. 1/2 in. Witness: Martin Fosbroke. Endorsed: [In the hand of Edward Ferrers c. 1630] Precipe and Concord of a Fyne from Edw: Cockaine and Jane his wife to Clemente Ludford of ye manor of Kingswoode in Septembr' 38 Eliz' Regine This was ?new certified by: Anthony Harcorte or Thom' Oldnoll: [228]