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DDS - Downes family of Shrigley estate - 12th century-19th century

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Item
Reference	DDS 2/34
Title	Indenture
Date	1 Jul 1539
Description	Parties: 1. George Poulet Esq., 2. Roger Downes of Worth Esq. Signed and sealed: George Poulet. Lease for 10 years at 16s.per annum payable at the Parish Church of Prestburie [Prestbury], of the tithe corns of Pott Shrygley [Pott Shrigley] except the tithe corns of Berist(all) [Beristall]. English Mark: B. b. e. 29 31.H.8.
Physical Description	Parchment: 1 membrane 9" wide by 5". Seal missing from label, trace of red wax.

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