Catalogue description Agreement

Agreement between Alexander de Kerkeby son of Gobout and William son of Roger de Hales that Alexander should pledge (pignorauit) to William his part of the mill of Ellingham (Elingeham) with easements in water and fishing, Thomas son of Adstan with his tenement and sequel, 2s.8d. of William son of Hamon de Hemstede from the burn (burni) of Ellingham and from the clay land (terra marleta) butting on the way that lies between Herewellestun' Harleston. Erwellston in Kirby Cane/Golderston and Stockton (Stoctun'), Roger son of Herbert and (?)Lefh' Palmer and Richard son of Robert with their tenements and sequels, and land lying from the windmill (de molendino a uent) to the house of Hugh Puting' E and between the said mill and the church of Kirby ('Kerkeby'), for term of 20 years from Christmas after the ordination of John bishop of Norwich for 80 marks of silver with which William shall acquit Alexander of debt and interest (de debito & usura) of the Jews of Norwich. Mortgage to be void on repayment of 60 marks at end of term. (c. 1200; John de Grey, bishop of Norwich, was consecrated on the 4th Sept. 1200)