Grant by Thomas, son of Michael de Wardle, of lands in Hundersfield in Rochdale, 1317

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I Thomas, son of Michael de Werdil, have granted and confirmed to Matthew de Kyrkescha[g]h' and his heirs or assigns a moiety of 1 bovate of meadow in the vill of Hunr[e]sfeld' lying in le Toun[..]gis and a certain part of meadow lying under [S?]obbewodefal, to hold to him and his heirs or assigns of me and my heirs, rendering yearly to me and my heirs 1 rose flower at the feast of St John the Baptist for all services.
Warranty against all people.
In witness whereof for me and my heirs I have put my seal to this charter.
Witnesses: John de Kyrkeschagh', Roger de le Toun, Andrew de Stansefeld', Richard de le Lihttolr[e]s [Lightollers], William Fab[r]o [Smith] and others.
Given at Rachedale on the day of St Martin in Winter, 11 Edward [II] [11 November 1317].

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