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Copy of Court Roll re Surrender of land: Newnham in Aston Cantlow

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Copy of the Court Roll of the Court Baron of the most noble George Bergevenny held in the presence of Henry Toye Steward whereby it was witnessed that Clement Edkins one of the customary tenants of the Manor surrendered to the Steward a messuage and two virgates of land in Newnham to the intent that they should be re-granted by the Lord of the Manor to Thomas Edkins (eldest son of the said Clement) and his heirs according to the custom of the Manor. To which Thomas Edkins seisin was granted by the Steward to hold the said premises at a yearly rent of 23/10 and one heriot according to custom, he the said Thomas Edkins giving to the Lord as a Fine for Admission £60 and did fealty and was admitted thereto as a tenant. Signed by Henry Toye, Steward. Seal of red wax.