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Gift with warranty from Henry de la Lee of Thaneworth' to John le Archer of the same and Margery his wife of all the rents which he holds at la Sponn' in Thoneworth', namely 9 shillings from four free men of the said vill, i.e. from Nicholas de Listerleye 3s, from Richard de la Sponne 3s 11d, from Richard de la Koppe 16d and from William de Sydenhale 9d; to hold the same rendering due and customary service to the chief lord; and for this the said John and Margery give 5 marks. Witnesses: John Wodart, Henry de Sydenhale, Thomas de la Lee, Walter ?Austin, Simon le Archer and others. Seal on tag, circular, green. A gem. Endorsed: i) Carta scheffe Sponelond. Schantre Sente Katryne Tonworth, Lysstyrle schantre de Lapworthe, W. Koppe, W. Sydnalle. ii) Of ys ys drawn Latin, parchment, 81/4 x 3 ins.