Indenture between Richard Fitz John Scot of Newcastle-on-Tyne, and Aleyn of Strother of Lyham, 2nd June 1370
Scope and Contents
Indenture (in Norman-French) testifying that, as Richard Fitz John Scot, of the town of Newcastle-on-Tyne, has granted to Aleyn of Strother of Lyham, his heirs and assignees, 'as tous iours', an annualrent of 48 shillings 'dargent' over the lands of the said Richard, lying near the 'Calcros' in the said town, between the high way which stretches from the 'Calcros ' to the Church of All Saints on one part, and the lands of William of Aun . . (?) on the other part, payable at Whitsunday and Martinmas, - the said Aleyn for himself, his heirs, etc., grants that, if he or his heirs are not disturbed at any time after the death of the said Richard Fitz John by his son Richard Scot, his heirs, etc., of the lands and possessions in Denom, granted to his son for life, by the elder Richard, then this writing shall lose its force and be of no value in whose hands soever it may be found; and during the life of the said Richard Fitz John, Aleyn and his heirs shall not uplift the said annualrent. And the said Richard Fitz John grants, for himself, etc., that if the said Aleyn or his heirs are disturbed by the said Richard Fitz Richard, as stated, this writing and annualrent shall be in force 'as tous iours.' Moreover, the said Aleyn grants, for himself, etc., that, whenever the said Richard Fitz John obtains for Aleyn a release from Richard Fitz Richard of all his right over the said lands in Denom, the payment of the annualrent shall cease and this writing be of no value, into whatever hands it may come, and shall then be surrendered to the said Richard Fitz John. Dated at Newcastle-on-Tyne, 2nd June 1370. No witnesses.
Dates
- Creation: 2nd June 1370
Creator
Language of Materials
Could be in Norman-French. French, Old
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Extent
1 document
Archivist's Note
Possibly a chirograph.
Creator
- Newcastle-on-Tyne, Richard Fitz John Scot of (Person)
- Lyham, Aleyn of Strother of (Person)
Repository Details
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