James CARTER of West Tarring, Sussex. Esquire. c 1808
ORIGINAL UK MANOR COURT DOCUMENT - 20 October 1808
Parchment : 1 sheet 23cm x 31cm with revenue stamp.
Summary of contents
PARTIES
Edward CARLETON of West Tarring, Sussex. Esquire.
James CARTER of West Tarring, Sussex. Esquire.
William HIDE of West Tarring, Sussex. Carpenter.
SUBJECT
This is a Court Document of the Manor of Tarring with Marlpost, Sussex, of which Edward Carleton is the Steward.
James Carter is surrendering copyhold property to the Lord of the Manor and to the use and behoof of William Hide.
the property is a messuage called 'Bolds' adjoining the Townfield Gates, containing 1 rood of land. The price is £315 (which seems a very high price for such a small plot!).
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