Rougham (Norfolk)

Scope and Content

A single document, sealed by Richard, prior of the Austin Priory of West Acre in Norfolk, and others, witnessing a grant by Sir William Yelverton of Rougham.

Richard, prior of Westacre, Richard Holdych, esq., John Pagrave, esq., Edmund Geyton, gent., Sir John Swafham, "vyker of the parysshe Chirche of our lady seynt mary in Rougham", William Wayte, Edward Horn, William Patryk, and Thomas Withfoot of Rougham, witness that Sir William Yelverton, knight, of Rougham has granted to William Yelverton, the younger, esq., of Rougham, all his goods and chattels.

Acquisition Information

Rylands accession no. R29856. Purchased by the John Rylands Library from the Manchester bookseller P.M. Barnard for £3 3s in March 1912.