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Alderwasley, Derbyshire |
 | | A decree in chancery was obtained, 19 Elizabeth, by William Blackwall, of Steeple, county Derby, gent. |
 | | In consequence of which decree, the lords of this manor are not entitled to heriots, nor more than one year's improved rent on admittance of a customary tenant by descent or purchase. |
 | | Upon which this question was raised, Whether the lands first held by Lowe, of the manor of Alderwasley by knights' service, were, after the grant of the manor to Lowe, to be held by him of the king in capite by knights' service, or by fealty. |
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