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Lease for 21 years with warranty from Thomas Otley of Whytyngton, Staffordshire, gentleman to Thomas Wescote yeoman of pastures or closes in Tanworthe in the occupation of the said Thomas Wescot' called Swansdyche; to hold from the feast of the Annunciation of Our Lady the Virgin last [25 March] for the annual rent of 10s. [2 terms]; the said Thomas to plant a hedge and to ditch the land within 4 years at his own cost having the right to 'tyncell' during the said term. Consideration: £13. Dated, 4 Elizabeth. Witnesses endorsed: Robert Farr, Robert Palmer, John Hasale, John More and John Owen. Tag for seal with traces of red wax. Endorsed: [Contemp] the lease off Otteley to Wescott. English, parchment, 133/4 x 71/4 in., indented.