| Description | John le Ward of Est.Halsam to Richard de Freston in Holland property close called Utelcroft in Esthalsam (close of Sir John of Melsa S., common road N., a certain "Uteganghe" E., arable land of John le Ward W.) Rendering a clove yearly beginning Michaelmas 1286 for 15 years and 10s. silver yearly thereafter. If Richard builds a house on the close within the term of 15 years, he may take it down and carry it away at the end of that term unless John buys it off him at valuation. Witnesses: SirJohn de Melsa, William de Walcote then sheriff of Holderness, John de Rysum, Geoffrey son of Mariot of Esthalsam, Richard son of Stephen of the same, Thomas de Rosse of the same, Henry Gocelyn of Hedon. |