| Description | i) Nicholas, Abbot of Hales[owen]
ii) Master Richard, son of Nicholas Tinctoris of Hales[owen]
Lands in field called Le Merscroft, messuage with garden, late in the occupation of Philip of Hales; land in Hullecroft, called Tottlebache and land in Hasbury. With warrant against all men.
Witnesses: Lord Roger de Someri [Somery]; Lord William de Fok'; Nicholas de Wetha[m]stude; John de Tefhale; Rofer de Aula; Henry Tinctor' de Hales; and others. At the Abbey of Hales[owen].
[seal missing]
Endorsed: '1/9'
With modern typescript note: 'The witnesses to this deed include Roger de Somery, Lord of the Manor of Dudley 1272 - 1291, who served Edward I in the conquest of Wales, and was later commanded to appear in person before the king for killing a stag in the Royal Forest of Kinver. It is believed that the stone coffin, 8ft. long, which was found in the Priory ruins contained the remains of this Lord of the Manor'. |