1790 George III Vellum Land Indenture – 65 Acres in Kent – Three Wax Seals
An exceptionally well-preserved original English vellum indenture dated October 14, 1790, during the reign of King George III, conveying interests in approximately 65 acres of marshland near Newington-next-Sittingbourne in the county of Kent.
The deed is a traditional “lease for a year” between Richard Marsh, Adam Castle, William Reynolds, and John Hart. This form of lease was commonly executed immediately before a companion deed of release, the two documents together accomplishing the legal transfer of real estate. The property includes fresh marshland known as Merwood Marsh and additional acreage called the New Grounds, with the document recording several former and current occupiers.
Entirely handwritten on a large sheet of genuine vellum, the indenture features an ornate opening title, double red ruled borders, dense period legal calligraphy, and an embossed George III revenue stamp valued at one shilling and sixpence. It is personally signed by Richard Marsh, Adam Castle, and William Reynolds, with all three original red wax seals remaining attached on dark green fabric tabs.
The reverse carries the contemporary docket title, “Marsh and others to Hart — Lease for a year,” together with the October 1790 date and witness certification.
The vellum remains complete and highly presentable, with strong writing, intact stamps, original folds, scattered toning, light soiling, and minor age-related wear. An attractive Georgian land record with strong display appeal and unusually well-preserved seals.
An exceptionally well-preserved original English vellum indenture dated October 14, 1790, during the reign of King George III, conveying interests in approximately 65 acres of marshland near Newington-next-Sittingbourne in the county of Kent.
The deed is a traditional “lease for a year” between Richard Marsh, Adam Castle, William Reynolds, and John Hart. This form of lease was commonly executed immediately before a companion deed of release, the two documents together accomplishing the legal transfer of real estate. The property includes fresh marshland known as Merwood Marsh and additional acreage called the New Grounds, with the document recording several former and current occupiers.
Entirely handwritten on a large sheet of genuine vellum, the indenture features an ornate opening title, double red ruled borders, dense period legal calligraphy, and an embossed George III revenue stamp valued at one shilling and sixpence. It is personally signed by Richard Marsh, Adam Castle, and William Reynolds, with all three original red wax seals remaining attached on dark green fabric tabs.
The reverse carries the contemporary docket title, “Marsh and others to Hart — Lease for a year,” together with the October 1790 date and witness certification.
The vellum remains complete and highly presentable, with strong writing, intact stamps, original folds, scattered toning, light soiling, and minor age-related wear. An attractive Georgian land record with strong display appeal and unusually well-preserved seals.
