Exemplification

Exemplification that refers to a contract entered into by two brothers, Roger and Robert Taverner, by which they purchased from the Crown during the reign of Henry VIII (on 23 May 1545) the properties of the church at Wellbourne in the county of Lincoln and of the Priory of St. Ive. It is sealed by Queen Elizabeth I. The document spells out the details of the properties acquired: pastures, houses, cottages, animals, woods, empty fields, gardens, mills, water, fishing waters, etc. It grants the above brothers, their heirs and successors permission to hold these. Fine Gothic hand. Brown ink. On the recto "Elizabeth" written in cadel calligraphy begins the document. The word "omnibus" in the first line has a 'b' that extends into a cadel "I" (for Elizabeth I). Various words in the document are rather large and bold. The bottom of the document is folded up, and two decorative, vertical lines enclose the signatures of clerks who examined and signed the document (John Amy...(?) and B. Small). Blind ruling. Prickings on the right side. The verso contains a description of the document in a different hand. The seal of Queen Elizabeth I is detached and still contains pieces of parchment. The seal is made of dark brown wax and about 14.5 inches in diameter. Images of Queen Elizabeth I in full regalia appear on both sides. On the obverse she sits on a horse.