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This document measuring 24 x 16 inches is a land indenture, a legal deed dating from the 18th century. It is a contract for the sale of land between multiple parties in the county of Kent, England.
Document Details
Date: The indenture was made in the 14th year of the reign of "our Sovereign Lord George the Third", placing the date around 1774. The exact date written in the script is the "fourteenth day of October".
Parties Involved: The agreement is between Richard Marsh, Adam Castle, and William Reynolds of the parish of Folkestone in Kent (one part) and John Hart of the same area, a Mariner (the other part).
Property: The sale involves "several pieces or parcels of Fresmarshe land" (fresh marsh land) commonly known as "Merwood Marshes", located in or near a certain level called Romney Marsh and in the parish of Dymington (or Lyminge) in Kent. The land measures approximately fifty-four acres.
Terms: John Hart purchased the land for "five shillings of lawful money of Great Britain". The document outlines the possession and use of the land, including all associated rights like paths, watercourses, feedings, and fishing rights.
Signatures: The document is signed and sealed by Richard Marsh and Adam Castle at the bottom right.
