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Edstone in Wootton Wawen deeds: Archer of Tanworth
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Power of attorney to deliver seisin, granted by Richard Archer, lord of Charlecote in the county of Warwick, Henry Archer and Henry Waryn, to their beloved in Christ, John Wyke, John Utylycote and John Home. John, John and John to be true and legitimate attorneys, to deliver to Richard Jon[es?] of Edyston [Edstone] full and peaceful seisin, for them and in their name, of all the lands and tenements in the vill and lands of Edyston which they formerly held by gift and feoffment of Richard Jon[es?]. Given: at Charlecote on the Sunday before the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, 4 Henry V [13 September 1416]. Seals: 3 red wax on 1 tongue: (1) 0.75 in., three leaves (2) 0.5 in., spread eagle (3) 0.5 in., device unclear but in shape of spiral Latin See also DR37/1/3021.