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Gift with warranty from Simon le Archer of Toneworth' to Henry his son of all his lands and tenements which he held in fee in Toneworth', with meadows, pastures and all other appurtenances; to hold the same of the chief lord of the fee. Witnesses: John de Lodbrok' of Toneworth', John le Archer of the same, Henry de Sydenhale, Robert de Crwoenhale the younger, Robert de Fulwode, William de Fulwode the younger, Thomas Geryn and others. Dated at Toneworth', Wednesday before the feast of St John the Baptist, 14 Edward III. Seal on tag, circular, brown. A lion rampant debruised by a shield: a martlet in chief, three ?scallops in fess, three arrows pointing downwards in base. Legend: S' SIMONIS LE ARCHER. Latin, parchment, 10.75 x 5 ins.