Note 265 — Chapter IV · THE PEASANTRY (continued)
Reading edition
Crondal Records (Baigent), p. 132–133, Rental of 1287: “The same Hugh holds certain encroachments on payment of 3 ploughlands' worth, 3 hens, and 3d. at the said term." “Emma of Wyggeworthhall ... holds certain encroachments on payment therefor 11s. 6d. and one ploughland’s worth.” These documents throw much light on the whole process of the extension of cultivation over the waste.