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Chantry grant

Estate: Walsingham, Norfolk
Category: Early charters
Reference code: KCAR/6/2/164 WLM/1

Impressive charter featuring many signatures and with the Prior's seal attached on green and yellow laces.

Indenture between William Lowth, Prior of Walshingham, Richard, Bishop of Norwich and Robert Hacombleyn, Provost of King's College, granting a chantry to Roger Lupton, Provost of Eton.

1528

A well-preserved seal of the Prior of Walsingham is attached:

Seal in dark brown wax depicting the Prior seated.
Front
 Seal in dark brown wax depicting Walsingham Priory
Reverse