Charter of William de Stafford, 1324
- Reference:GB 227 msDA220.S8
- Dates of Creation:7 April 1324
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- Language of Material:Latin
- Physical Description:1 sheet
Scope and Content
Charter of William de Stafford.
Grant by Stafford to Robert Stafford his younger son, of the messuage and land held by John of Cobden Edge in Mellor [Derbyshire]. Witnesses: Richard Folejaumbe, Walter Waldesheft, Roger de Meluer, Robert le Ragged, Richard le Ragged. Mellor, 7 April 1324.
Administrative / Biographical History
William de Stafford seems to be been connected to the Staffords of Botham Hall, in the township of Mellor, North Derbyshire. His grandson William married Margaret, daughter of Peter de Mellor, bringing the Botham Hall estate into the family. He may also have been nephew of Edmond, created the first baron de Stafford in 1298.
Arrangement
Single item
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Bequeathed to the library by Rev John Stirton, 1945
Note
Call number used to be ms665.
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Parchment. 23x9cm. Foot-folded with seal tag. Seal in green wax.
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database.
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