(Q28618)
Statements
Release and quitclaim by Hugh son of Simon of Rodes
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Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)--Michigan--Kalamazoo
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between 1285-1299
13. century
1285Gregorian
1299Gregorian
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Extent: 1 leaf : paper ; 78 x 185 mm
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Title supplied by cataloger.
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Ms. document.
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Quitclaim by Hugh, son of Simon of Rodes, to Walter son of Walter de Haweswrd (Haukesw[o]rd), relinquishing all rights to the four acres in the field of Rodes [in Menston] that Robert Ruffus had by grant of Hugh's brother Thomas. Witnessed by Simon Ward miles (c. 1291-1326; Moor 5), Mathew Burne, Hugh de Berwicke, Walter de Midelton, Simon son of Thomas de Giselay, Thomas (Francisus?), and...
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Parchment. A few small worm holes. Written in an English cursive documentary script. Nine lines ruled in plummet. Folded at bottom. Attached is a seal tag that was cut from an earlier document of which some of the words are still visible. Attached to the tag is a narrow band formerly used to hold an affiliated claim (see MS 157)
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Written in England, the document concerns lands in Rodes, i.e., Rhodes Green in Menston, NW of Leeds, Yorks WR, near Hawksworth and Guiseley. Dated to the late thirteenth century, or not much later, on paleographic grounds, and on the identification of one of the witnesses, Simon Ward miles (known 1291-1326; Moor 84:155-6).
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2 February 2024
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2 February 2024
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