Earls Colne Manor Court Rolls (ERO D/DPr91 checked with D/DPr71)

30.5.1542 (Tuesday 30 May 1542)

document 63600290

3a of land near Hinesland Xfine 2s it is found by the homage that Jn Bieston out of the court and since the last court surrendered into the lord's hands by the hands of Wm Jegon the bailiff in the presence of Geo Bieston and Jn Pennocke the lord's tenants and other the same witnessing 3a of land enclosed lying near Hinesland with the appurtenances or more etc to the use and behoof of Rich Smythe his heirs and assigns who being present in the court came and craved to be admitted thereto and because it is so found by the homage therefore he is admitted the lord's tenant thereof to whom by the lord's steward there is seisin thereof delivered to hold to him his heirs and assigns of the lord by the rod to the will of the lord according to the custom of the manor and he giveth fine etc and made fealty