quote from ` The Cartulary of Launceston Priory ` by P.L. Hull (Devon & Cornwall Record Soc.Pub)

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Statement of witnesses for the Prior and convent of Launceston about ownership of the greater and lesser tithes of Fawton ( Fawinton?)
Henry Rem aged 70 and more said on oath that the prior and convent of Launceston and their predecessors were in peaceful possession of two parts of the greater and lesser tithes arising from the ancient demense of Fawton for 40 years and more as well by apostolic authority as by consent of the prior and convent of Montacute (Mons Acutus ?) who owned the church of St Neot within which the manor lay.
Henry Rem said that he had heard and seen this and the matter was well known in the neighbourhood. The same matter by the authority of judges delegate and the apostolic was reduced to a letter of composition indented and sealed by both parties.
John Cosyn aged 70 and more said the same.
Alger Payn aged 60 and more said the same and added that as a servant of the prior and convent he had sold two parts of the said tithes.
Robert de Bodman aged 45 and more said the same. He added that Alger did not sell the tithes but he saw and was present when Henry, Prior of Launceston sold the tithes and receieved the money.
Robert Tripolet aged 50 and more said the same as Robert de Bodman.
Dated Wednesday 18th December 1303 ad. Launceston Castle.