Surrender, Margaret Shemyld to John Scarlatt, 1427-08-08
Scope and Contents
Surrender of lands in Dungworth (Yorkshire) by Magota, widow of John Shemyld, to John, son of Richard Scarlett. Signed in Sheffield (Yorkshire).
Dates
- Creation: 1427-08-08
Conditions Governing Access
Collection is open for research.
Language of Materials
Latin
Material
Parchment
Script
Cursiva Antiquior script with Anglicana features.
Dimensions
55 x 242 mm
Dating Notes
Date listed on item is octauo die Augusti Anno regis regni henrici sexti quinto ("the eighth day of August, in the 5th year of the reign of King Henry VI"), which is dated in accordance with English regnal years.
Transcription by Dr. Crafton
Memorandum quod ad Curiam de Sheffe tenet ibidem octauo die Augusti Anno regis regni henrici sexti quinto Magota nuper uxor Johannis Shemyld senior in pura uiduetate et ligia potestate sua uenit in Curiam et sursum reddidit in manum domini i mesuagio et i bouato terre de antiquo feoffamento Dungeworth prout datum est nobis intellegi ad opus Johannis filii Ricardi Scarlattes cum una parcella terre eiusdem tenure uocatur Gamilland habendum et tenendum dicto Johanni heredibus assignatis suis secundum consuetudines manerii imperpetuum Et datum domino de fine pro iugera xx denarios Et fecit fidelitatem etc.
Repository Details
Part of the University of Notre Dame Rare Books & Special Collections Repository