Inspeximus of 1 Henry IV confirming charter of Richard I and inspeximus of 5 Richard II

Reference Number: BC/1/1/1/14
Level of Description: Item
Title: Inspeximus of 1 Henry IV confirming charter of Richard I and inspeximus of 5 Richard II
Date: 25 March 1400
Extent: Extent: 1 item
Description: Inspeximus and confirmation of the charter of 1 Richard I (ref: BC/1/1/1/1) and the inspeximus and confirmation of 5 Richard II (ref: BC/1/1/1/12). No further privileges granted.

Issued for a fee of £7 paid into the Hanaper.

Language: Latin

Physical Description:
The initial in ‘H’ in ‘Henricus’ at the start of the text is outlined in pen and ink and certain ascenders and initial letters in the top line are looped and elongated.

Width 64cm x height 48cm.

Seal:
The Great Seal is pendent by partially broken cords. It is slightly worn, with damage around the edge, however the legend remains intact. This is the first seal of Henry IV.