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Gift with warranty from William de Bello Campo earl of Warwick to Roger de Bordesleg', for homage and service, of two acres and one rood of land from the waste of Tanewrthe lying in width between the land of John del Lee and the road leading towards Warr', and in length between the land of Simon le Archer and the land of Thomas de Mora; to hold the same rendering annually 9 pence (2 terms) for all services save suit of court at Tanewrth' at Christmas and Whitsun and the payment of scutage at the rate of 1 penny per acre when it falls due. Witnesses: John le Archer, Richard de Folewode, John Wodard, Henry de Sydenhal', Thomas del Lee and others. Seal on tag, circular, white. A shield, indecipherable, but see DR37/1/146. Endorsed: i) Carta Rogeride Bordesl' ii) Coppeyd. Latin, parchment, 81/4 x 5 ins.