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

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Item
Reference	DDS 19/5
Title	Charter
Date	c.1340
Description	Parties: 1. Robert son of William le Couper and Nichola his wife, 2. Thomas son of William de Downes. Witnesses: Roger de Clyff, Roger de Helegh', John Sclegh', William de Downys junior, Edmund de Downys. Feoffment & quitclaim, de capitali domino, with Warranty contra omnes homines; in all Robert and Nichola's lands & tenements in Rauenowe [Rainow] and their claims therein. Latin Mark: T:a:1. Rainow. Ranenow. Carta de ranowe.
Physical Description	Parchment: 1 membrane 11" wide by 3". Seals missing from 2 labels.

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