Grant – Richard de Merske, rector of the church of Langton super Swale, to Robert de Laton’, son of John de Laton (Marske charters).
One “placeam” (a plot or piece of land) with two bovates of land in the village of Merske which William Dogeson formerly held and a “placeam” called Galthus in Clintes and a close called Orgate which John Hayote holds Tenendum of the high lords… Failing legitimate heirs of Robert’s body, the remainder is to the heirs and assigns of Richard. Warranty against all people.
Witnesses: Thomas de Cleseby; Sir John de Cleseby; Thomas Paulmer; John Wetherad
Monday after SS Peter & Paul 2 Jul 1397
Parchment 3.25 x 10 ins.
Soiled, seal tag gone
[C 6; 200 B]