KENT – 13th century. Document on vellum, a grant by Robert Saltere of 'Lillintuna' [Linton, Kent] of rents from lands, n.d. [c.1225].

KENT – 13th century. Document on vellum, a grant by Robert Saltere of 'Lillintuna' [Linton, Kent] of rents from lands, n.d. [c.1225].

In Latin. 10 lines on a single membrane, 80 x 183mm, contemporary dockets on verso including the localisation 'Est Farleghe' (slight staining), seal showing a fleur-de-lys in cream wax pendant on vellum tag (cracked). Provenance: Sir Edward Dering 1st Bt (1598-1644, Kentish antiquarian and collector: ownership mark on verso).

An attractive grant of rents for lands at East Farleigh. Robert grants to William de Loses, son of Ralph, the annual rent of four pence which he receives from Ralph Gromet for all land which the latter held of him, paying a farthing at Christmas in lieu of service; in return, William has paid him two shillings sterling. The witnesses are Hamo de Pirifield, Matthew his son, Henry de Capella, Thomas his son, Denis de la Senade, John son of Clement, Peter Sprot, Walter Store, Amfrid his brother, Simon de Pirifield, Godard his brother and Walter de Lodelinton. The near-contemporary docket suggests that the lands were in East Farleigh, which adjoins Linton.