Legal document by Abraham Faber, circa 12--?

File — Box: 2, Folder: 7

Scope and Contents

Grant by Abraham Faber son of Cradoc (with consent of wife and heirs)to the monks of Abbey Dore, Herefordshire.

Of all his land in the forest of Grossomonte

For 2 1/2 marks of silver; and 18 pence annually.

Incipit: Sciant presentes et futuri quod ego...

Dates

Creation: circa 12--?

Additional Description

Physical Facet

Unbound: flat in folder

Physical Facet

SEAL on tag. Almost perfect. Black brown, round, 3.5 cm. One sided. Device: fleur de lys. Legend: Sigillt Abrahe Fabri

Physical Facet

Single leaf 9 x 17.3 cm.

Physical Facet

Court hand: English: 13th century

General

Place: Great Britain: [Welsh marches: Gwent: Grosmont?]

General

Notes: Dated from hand: could also be late 12th century. Part of the land lies next to the monks' Grange of Lanveyr & forestam in Langu... Lancel...Lacum...