Catalogue description MORTEHOE

Confirmation of a gift of land

Henry, son of Earl Reginald

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William de Tracy

All his land of Wollecombe [in Mortehoe] and Boklande, which William and his ancestors held of Henry and his ancestors, lords of Bradneys, as the charter of Hugh Ruffus testifies. To have and to hold to the aforesaid William, his heirs and assigns, of Henry and his heirs for ever, rendering all due and customary services

Clause of warranty

Witnesses: Hugh de Albo Monasterio, Ralph Coffin, Baudris de Nunecone, Roger de Campells (?), Hugh Bonvallet, William de Legh'

No date

Seal of Henry, son of Earl Reginald, round, natural wax, armorial, surrounded by legend giving name of owner, chipped.

On parchment tag.

The arms on shield resemble those of Courtenay family, but the Courtenays did not become Earls till 14th century.

The lordship of Bradninch passed to Earls of Cornwall after the Conquest, and there was a Henry, illegitimate son of Earl Reginald who was illegitimate s. of Henry I early in the 13th century.