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DLT - Leicester-Warren family of Tabley estate - 12th century-20th century
- 2 - Title Deeds
  - 1 - Family settlements
    - 4 - Wardships and Liveries - 1544-1610

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Item
Reference	DLT A/4/8
Title	Indenture: Dorothy Leicester, widow is to enjoy all mortuaries from the land in Halton, Budworthe [Budworth], Nether Knottesforde [Knutsford], Northwiche [Northwich], Shurlache [Shurlach], Marston, overturning a previous indenture.
Date	1595-1596
Description	Whereas by an indenture of May 12th, 1592 (Regnal year - 34 Elizabeth) the Queen had granted lands etc. to Dorothy Leicester widow, during the minority of her son, to avoid trouble and disputes, it is now ordered that, for a fine of 20s and a rent of 20s a year, she is to enjoy all mortuaries from the said land. Extracted by the clerk of wards. Copy in Book of Evidences III F 161
Extent	1 item

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