| Description | Grant of saltworks ("salina") of 8 leads in Northwich
nd, c1295
Latin
11" x 5"
[1] William Toste [Tofte] has given, granted and confirmed to John of Torboke, one
[2] saltworks of eight leads lying in the vill of Northwico [Northwich] as it lies in length and width between 'le Wenall' on
[3] the southern side running to the water of Daan[e], and on the northern side it abuts one saltworks of the king
[4] which contains twelve leads, and on the eastern side [it abuts] 'le gromhyel' and on the western side against[above?] one saltworks
[5] of the lord. To be had and held of William and his heirs with all appurtenances to the said John
[6] of Torboke, his heirs and assigns, freely, quietly, fully, well, honourably, and in peace with all its liberties
[7] and commodities. Rendering annually to William and his heirs, just as to the chief lord of that fee services of the saltworks
[8] due and customary of law.
[8-10] [Warranty clause]
[11] Witnesses: Lords Ralph de Vernon, Hugh de Venables, Peter de Dutton, John Boydell, knights William
[12] de Maynwaryng, William of Modeburlegh [Mobberley], Adam of Tabbeleg [Tabley], John of Leghe [Little Leigh], Thomas of Legh' [Little Leigh], William Damere, Aytop? [Aytrop]
[13] of Millyngton [Millington], Henry the clerk, and many others.
Single seal tag with attached seal.
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