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Gift with warranty from Baldwin de Monteforti to Dom Simon de Thornerton, chaplain, and William Parles of a parcel of land in the parish of Tonneworthe called Neuwlond'; to hold from the chief lords of the fee for due and customary service. Dated at Colleshull', Friday after the feast of St Mark, 9 Richard II. Witnesses: John de Clynton', John Petthe, knt., Thomas Archer, Geoffrey Ine of Henleye, John Waryn and others. Circular seal of red wax on tag, 1 1/4 in., within a decorated border a shield, surmounted by a cross between two orbs. Legend: S : Baudwine de Montfort: Endorsed [late 16th cent] Newlond in Monkespath' now called Coneys lands. Latin, parchment, 9.5 x 3.75 ins.