31 Oct Lordship Title of Thurleigh ID13868
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Two interesting extents of Thurleigh Manor in the 13th and 14th centuries still exist. In 1278–9 the manor included 3½ hides, of which 2 carucates (200 acres) were in demesne; there was an ancient park of 12 acres and inclosed wood of the same extent, with a charter of free warren granted by Henry IV. There was also a windmill. The nativi who were tenants were able to buy their freedom of their lord. The second extent, bearing a later date, 1324, is much more detailed. It refers to the capital messuage, the garden, the dovecote, the mill and a certain custom called 'Fysshepenny.' Two views of frankpledge were held yearly.
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