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Gift with warranty from William le Archer to Thomas son of Thomas Stikeman, for homage and service, of the land which Harding Smith (Faber) once held, reaching in length from the land which William Hort held as far as Springwellelon', and in width from the land which Simon de Cherlecote held as far as Honisty; to hold the same rendering annually 16 pence (2 terms), for all service save foreign service to the lord king; and for this the said Thomas gives 1/2 mark. Witnesses: Richard steward of Thaneworth', Robert de Folewode, Simon de Cherlecote, William de la Lee, William Wistan, William Franceis, Thomas Stikeman, Thomas chaplain of Notehurst and others. Tag, seal lost. Endorsed: i) Of the forthe rolle ii) Of ys ys drawn iii) Carta Thome filii Thome Stikeman' facta per Willelmum Archer reddendo per annum xvid iv) Tho. capellanus de Nuthurst a witnes to this deed. v) Thomas cappellanus de Nuthurst, H.3 Latin, parchment, 61/4 x 31/2 ins.