Grant by Roger Goldhore to John de Dronsfeld of a plot of land in Crigglestone [Yorkshire], 1369

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I Roger Goldhore of C[ri]geleston' have given to John de Dronsfeld' one plot of land called Hanrode within the boundaries of C[ri]geleston', to hold to him, his heirs and assigns of the chief lords. I and my heirs will warrant the plot of land with meadows, woods and all other appurtenances to John, his heirs and assigns against all men for ever. In witness whereof I have put my seal.
Witnesses: Richard de Blacker, Thomas Pelle, Robert Chauntclere, William del Grene, John de Rilay, William Erkyn and others.
Given at C[ri]geleston' on Sunday next before the feast of the Apostles Philip and James 1369 [29 April 1369].

[Crigglestone was in the parish of Sandal Magna, in the West Riding of Yorkshire. The seal shows a pelican in her piety.]

[I am grateful to Jim Poynor for kindly providing the photographs of this document]