The Magna Carta Project

Notification of the King's grant of the church of Writtle to the Hospitral of S. Maria in Sassia

Identity

A13

Title

Notification of the King's grant of the church of Writtle to the Hospitral of S. Maria in Sassia

Beneficiary

Hospital of S. Maria in Sassia (Institutions)

Date of issue

25 March 1204

Place of issue

Westminster, London, England (Places)

Archive

Oxford, New College Archives NCA 4604 (Writtle Charter 32)

Copies

B = TNA C 53/5 (Charter Roll 5 John) m.9, rubric carta domini pape, s.xiii in. C = Oxford, New College Archives NCA 9745 (Registrum Secundum) fo.80r, s.xvi. D = Ibid. 9790 (Evidence Book 4) pp.421-2, in an inspeximus by Matthew cardinal deacon of S. Maria in Porticu, at Rome 7 Ides August 1286, 2 Honorius IV, s.xvi med. E = Ibid. p.422, in an inspeximus by Edward II, Northampton 20 November yr.8. F = Ibid. pp.422-3, in an inspeximus by Edward III reciting E, 28 November yr.2. G = Ibid. pp.423-4, in an inspeximus by Richard II reciting F, patent, 18 February yr.2. H = Ibid. 9745 (Registrum Secundum) fo.81r-v, copy of the inspeximus by Richard II as in G, s.xvi.

Seal

Sealed sur double queue, blueish green, pink and white cords through 2 holes, upper and central portion of seal impression in dark green wax, cords hanging down 380mm. below charter.

Enrolled

TNA C 53/5 (Charter Roll 5 John) m.9

Printed

(from B) RC, 123

Scribes

Comment

Endorsed: Wrytyll' (s.xv/xvi); various post-medieval endorsements.  Approx. 219 X 111 + 26mm. Ruled at 11mm. line intervals beneath the fold.    

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Transcription
Calendar
Original Charters of King John