Lot 32
Savile (Sir John) Grant to Henry Savile of lands in Copley, 1480; and 2 others (4).
Hammer Price: £180
Description
Savile (Sir John, of Thornhill, an active and influential Yorkist, was appointed to the coveted stewardship of Wakefield in 1461, 1415-82) Grant by Sir John Savile to Henry Savile of Copley of lands in Skircote, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 17 lines, chirograph at head, remains of red wax seal, folds, creased, yellowed, 115 x 263mm., 5th November 1480; and 3 others, deeds from the reign of Edward IV, including 1 relating to Thomas Wykynson, Vicar of Halifax with remains of 5 wax seals, v.s., v.d. (4).
Description
Savile (Sir John, of Thornhill, an active and influential Yorkist, was appointed to the coveted stewardship of Wakefield in 1461, 1415-82) Grant by Sir John Savile to Henry Savile of Copley of lands in Skircote, manuscript in Latin, on vellum, 17 lines, chirograph at head, remains of red wax seal, folds, creased, yellowed, 115 x 263mm., 5th November 1480; and 3 others, deeds from the reign of Edward IV, including 1 relating to Thomas Wykynson, Vicar of Halifax with remains of 5 wax seals, v.s., v.d. (4).
