1 Robert, Bishop of Bath and Wells 2 His citizens of Bath From 1 to 2 Certain plots in Bath to be built on, to be maintained entirely, whereof one plot lies by the bishop's court, towards the west, which contains in length 214 feet and extends from the highway as far as the wall of the bishop's court; another plot lies against Lothete, which contains in length 24 feet and in breadth 18 feet; and the third plot lies at the gate of the churchyard, which contains in length 7 feet and in breadth 7 feet, namely, to Philip de Tanton, Richard Legat, Gilbert Tailor (Cissor), John Daniel, John Bouche, Richard Everard, Jordan le Mercer, Richard Thabernarius, William Nel and William le Comare. To have and to hold to them and their heirs, of the bishop and his successors, freely, etc, for ever. Rent of Philip de..... 2s., Richard Legat 2s, 41/2d., Gilbert Tailor 3s., John Daniel 3s., John Buche 4s. 11/2d., Richard Everard 3s., Jordan le Mercer 5s. 6d., Richard Tabernarius 4s., William Nel 12d., and William le Comare 12d, and also all their heirs and successors are bound to pay the rent abovesaid. The bishop and his successors will warrant the said plots against all men, and he wills that all the men abovesaid and their heirs and successors shall enjoy the liberty which all his other citizens of Bath enjoy and sustain the charges with them. Confirmation by the Prior and Chapter of Bath and the Dean and Chapter of Wells, and their common Seals are set thereto. Witnesses: Sir John de Sancto Laudo; Sir Adam de Button; Sir Alexander Huse; Sir Hubert Huse; John Fouke; Walter de Chokerwyke, and others. Language: Latin
