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Chesterton: early deeds

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Feoffment with warranty by William, son of William Caninges to Nicholas, son of Nicholas of Warwick, of one acre of land, with appurtenances. To hold of the chief lord of the fee for services due and accustomed. Witnesses: Nicholas V/Balaunce, Richard de Sowe, William de Farmisham, Ralph Danvers. Dated at Chesterton, the day and feast of St Greopory, pope, 13 Edward II Seal, wrapped in linen and tied iwth thread, on tag Contemporary endorsement 'Overton'

There are two saints Gregory, both of whom were popes: Gregory I (the Great) and Gregory VII