Charter of King John of England (r. 1199–1216) to Sawtry Abbey, 7 June 1205
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Notification of King John granting to Sawtry Abbey the right to enclose for their sole use, excepting royal hunting, the woods of Sawtry, Southwic, Totenhoe and Gothil. Witnessed by Ranulf de Blundeville, earl of Chester and earl of Lincoln (d. 1232); David, earl of Huntingdon and lord of Gari...