Land Grant (Lincolnshire, England)

Let all present and future know that I, Simon Lebreth, have granted to Aaron of Lincoln, the Jew, and to Abraham, son of R. Yose, all my land in Wrangle and Leake and Burgh, along with everything belonging to it, that is, whatever I have there without exception, in exchange for the 260 silver marks which I owe them.

This sum is to be paid to them over nine years from the Michaelmas following the death of Adelelm, Dean of Lincoln, as follows: in each of the first eight years, twenty . . . paid on four dates, and in the ninth year, twenty marks at the same four dates.

In addition to this debt, I owe Aaron eight pounds sterling, every year from the same Michaelmas, over twenty years.

In addition to these debts, I have given three marks’ worth of revenue from my holdings at Wrangle to Aaron and his heirs, transferred from me and my heirs, in fee and inheritance. He has another document from me that testifies to this transfer. I warrant these lands to him against any person.

If I return the 260 silver marks to them by next Christmas or the Christmas after the stated Michaelmas, then I shall be clear of all these debts, except for the three marks’ worth of revenue mentioned above.

I have affirmed that this agreement shall be upheld, at Lincoln, before Lord G., bishop of Ely, and the other justices of our lord king.

Source: The National Archives (Public Record Office) DL/27/267.