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91. Cotton Ch IV 53

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 53
Title:
Confirmation of Bishop John Low of Rochester of the grant of Kidbrooke church to Southwark Priory
Scope & Content:
Confirmation by John Low, bishop of Rochester (r. 1444-6147), of a grant by John Langdon, bishop of Rochester (r. 1421-1434), to the priory of St Mary Overy, Southwark, of the parish church of Kidbrooke (Kent). Given at the new bishop's palace in Rochester, 27 March 1459. With a ratification b...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1459
Extent:
1 leaf

92. Cotton Ch IV 56

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 56
Title:
Inspeximus of Roger of Northburgh, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, of a grant by William of Clinton founding a chantry at Maxstoke church
Scope & Content:
Inspeximus of Roger of Northburgh, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield (r. 1321-1358), of a grant by William of Clinton, knight, founding a chantry of five priests in Maxstoke church (Warwickshire)., the original grant given at Fulbrook (Warwickshire), 21 June 1332. Inspeximus given at Itchington ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1332
Extent:
1 leaf

93. Cotton Ch IV 59

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 59
Title:
Letter of Elizabeth I to Maurice of Nassau accrediting William Davison as her agent in the Netherlands
Scope & Content:
Letter of Queen Elizabeth I of England (r. 1558-1603) to Maurice of Nassau (1567-1625), accrediting William Davison as her agent in the Netherlands. Written at Hampton Court, October 1584. Bound with Cotton Chs IV 38/1, 38/2, IV 40-43 and IV 45-48.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
French
Date Range:
1584
Extent:
1 leaf

94. Cotton Ch IV 60

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IV 60
Title:
Confirmation of Robert Stretton, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield, of the right of Markyate Priory to several churches
Scope & Content:
Recto: Copy of a confirmation by Robert Stretton, bishop of Coventry and Lichfield (r. 1358-1385), of the right of Markyate Priory (Bedfordshire) to Coleshill church, the chapels of La Lee (Lea Martson), Over Whitacre and Nether Whitacre, Beckenhill church, the chapels of Kington and Lyndru, and...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1382
Extent:
1 leaf

95. Cotton Ch IX 8

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IX 8
Title:
Petition to Charles I from the Company of Bowyers asking him to restore the practice of archery
Scope & Content:
Copy of a petition to Charles I from the Bowyers, Fletchers, Arrowheadmakers and Stringmakers, asking him to restore the practice of archery by renewing the Statute of 33 Henry VIII (Unlawful Games Act 1541), and appointing Jeffrey Le Neve as commissioner. Note by Sydney Montacue (knight, Maste...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1635
Extent:
1 booklet

96. Cotton Ch V 2

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch V 2
Title:
Foundation charter of Elsing Spital, Cripplegate, London
Scope & Content:
Foundation charter of Elsing Spital, Cripplegate, London, by William de Elsing, citizen of London, endowing the hospital with lands in the parishes of St Mary, Aldermanbury, St Lawrence Jewry, St Alphege, and St Martin, and setting down its constitution, including rules for the religious service...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1331
Extent:
1 leaf

97. Cotton Ch V 5

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch V 5
Title:
Inspection and confirmation by Petronilla of Nereford of a charter for Campsey Priory
Scope & Content:
Inspection and confirmation by Petronilla of Nereford of an inspection and confirmation by Cecily of Ufford, daughter and heir of Robert de Valoines, of a charter of William Testard of Cranford, which he made to Prioress Margery and Campsey Priory [Suffolk], with the king’s licence and at the in...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1321
Extent:
1 leaf

98. Cotton Ch V 11

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch V 11
Title:
Grant by Mary, daughter of Laurence of Rouen, to Southwark Priory, of half a mark of silver each year
Scope & Content:
Grant by Mary, daughter of Laurence of Rouen, to Southwark Priory, of half a mark of silver each year from land in Bedfont [Middlesex] which her brother Robert son of Laurence held, for her soul and those of her parents, family and friends. Endorsed: in a 13th-century hand, 'K[ar]ta donat[ione]...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
3rd quarter of the 12th century
Extent:
1 leaf

99. Cotton Ch V 17

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch V 17
Title:
Writ of Henry VIII to the mayor and bailiffs of Cirencester, ordering a proclamation to be made on the value of coins in circulation
Scope & Content:
Writ of King Henry VIII of England (reigned 1509-1547) to the mayor and bailiffs of Cirencester (Gloucestershire), in Latin, ordering a proclamation to be made. The text of the proclamation is given in English. It sets out the value of each type of coin in circulation and declares that anyone re...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and Latin
Date Range:
1522
Extent:
1 leaf

100. Cotton Ch V 20

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch V 20
Title:
Grant by Walter Wadellie to Godstow Abbey of a moeity of Pateshill church
Scope & Content:
Grant by Walter Wadellie to Godstow Abbey (Oxfordshire) of a moeity of Pateshill church (Staffordshire). Witnesses: Reginald the priest and others. Endorsed: 'de pateshulle' (12th century). Affixed with an imperfect and indistinct equestrian seal of Walter, oval, red, with him mounted and arm...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
3rd quarter of the 12th century
Extent:
1 leaf

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