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Darlington Borough Collection

Reference: D/DB Catalogue Title: Darlington Borough Collection Area: Catalogue Category: Antiquarian and Composite Records Description: 

Covering Dates: 1218

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Darlington Borough Collection (Ref: D/DB)Ref: D/DB 1/1

6 May 1218 Confirmation by Richard [Marsh], bishop of Durham, of a grant by Philip [of Poitiers] bishop of Durham, to Bartholomew de Marisco of 120 acres of land in 'Meland' [Mayland] that Philip had granted to Ralph de Bires to hold of Bartholomew at an annual rent of 60 shillings Witnesses: Simon, archdeacon of Durham; Alan, archdeacon of Northumberland; Thomas de Lichefeld; Simon de Talington; Robert Morell; Mathew de Winterburn; Nicholas de Hadham; William de Roynges A transcript of this document is printed in H. Conyers Surtees, The History of the Parishes of Hamsterley and Lynesack and Softley ..., (1926) pp.42-43
(Latin; parchment, 1 membrane, with pendant episcopal seal)



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