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

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Item
Reference	DDS 2/53
Title	Letters Patent
Date	9 May 1345
Description	A Macclesfeld [Macclesfield] Grant for term of life of the Queen, by Robert de Morlee Marshal of Ireland, Steward of the lands of Isabel, Queen of England, to William son of William de Donnez, of 20 acres of waste in the commonland of Schrigelegh [Pott Shrigley] along the fee of Adlynton [Adlington] to the west, the head abutting on the fee of Po(n)ynton [Poynton] to the North; and the woods standing or lying therein for 40s. French Mark: F:e:5.
Physical Description	Parchment: 1 membrane 9½" wide by 3½", seal tongue and thong joined left. Form of letter close, but diplomatic - "A tous iceaux" - of patent. Seal: Pendant on tongue, fragment, red, trace of red wax 30mm diameter

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