| RefNo | JC/4/50 |
| Alternative Reference number | JC/264 |
| Title | Indenture of Lease, dated at Norton [Derbyshire], from Thomas Chaworth knight to John son of John Smyth of Darnall, of all that tenement called Herdyngfeld, with the herbage [the right of pasture on another person’s land] of Roohagh, lands, meadow-ground, meadows and pastures to the said tenement belonging or appertaining within the lordship of Norton, which Robert Alayn formerly held |
| Description | Date: 6 Sep in the 8th year of Henry IV.
Vellum: one skin, seal broken and obscure.
For the life of the said John Smyth and Joan his wife and John their son, and the longest liver of them; at a rent of twelve shillings a year for the first twelve years, and afterwards at thirteen shillings and fourpence a year; also making two attendances at the two Great Courts held at Norton each year, the lessees making alterations and additions to the house, which are fully stated.
Notes: this is a lengthy document, and contains much interesting information as to the building of the house and outbuildings, the cutting of timber, the burning of charcoal, and the protection of young plants. |
| Date | 6 Sep [1407] |
| Extent | 1 item |
| Language | Latin |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Level | Item |