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Lease from Andrew Archer of Umberslade Hall esquire to Edward Lyndon alias Lines of Tanworth yeoman of 5 parcels of arable land part of Old Park, containing 14 acres, 2 closes and a meadow called Collins ground containing 17 acres in Tanworth in the tenure of the said Edward; to hold for 99 years, rendering annually £18 [2 terms]; the said Andrew having the right of distraint for non-payment or arrears of the said rent 40 days after any of the said terms. Signed: Edward Lyndon alias Lines by mark. Dated 6 October 3 Anne. 1704. Witnesses, endorsed: Henry Harris, John Hall and John Simmonds. Tag for seal. English, parchment, 24.5 x 28 ins., indented.