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Gift with warranty from Thomas earl of Warwick to Richard 'dispensatio' son of Henry de Warwick, for homage and service, of three acres of heathland, ditched and enclosed. In Thaneworth', of which one lies in length next the hedge extending from the home of Sybil Bodde towards Hauekesshawe, and the remaining two in the heath, in length next the grove called La Grave Bodde extending from the road leading from the church of Thaneworth' at Homberslate on the north towards the house of William Brun on the south; to hold the same rendering annually 3 pence (2 terms). Witnesses: Sir Henry de Lodbroch steward, William de Bereford chamberlain, Hugh de Beversford butler, William Archer, John his son and certain others. Tag and seal lost. Endorsed: i) Carta Ricardi dispensarii facta per Thomam comitem Warr' de tenemento Taneworth' ii) Of the fyrste rolle iii) Coppyd Latin, parchment, 8 x 31/2 ins.