Hand written Indenture on 2 leaves of vellum, the largest measuring 22 inches by 12½ inches.

 

Dated 17 July in the 24th year of the reign of King Charles 2nd. The year is at the foot of the document - 1672.

 

People named in the agreement are:

•    Henry Burman of Staverton in the County of Northampton, Cooper.

•    Thomas Burman (the son of Henry Burman) and Anne his wife.

•    George Mason of Byfield in the County of Northampton, Gentleman.

•    Samuel Theede of Staverton, Gentleman.

 

This is a Settlement made in respect of a marriage “already had and solemnised” between Thomas Burman and Anne.

 

Relates to the Grant of a Messuage Tenement or Cottage in Staverton in the possession of Henry Burman and Thomas Burman with Common of Pasture in the fields of Staverton for one cow, one Breeder(?) and five sheep.

 

Also includes all bushes and furzes growing in fields in Staverton called Godshill.

 

CONDITION.  Contents complete. Small natural imperfection to the lower margin of the smaller page of vellum. Otherwise no damage. Some darkening and creasing to vellum in places but good condition for a document of this age. Ink clear and free of fading. Pendant wax seal wrapped in the original paper.