Comment | "By duchy of Lancaster patent 27/06/1577, John Banester was granted the advowson. Before this grant, the benefice was void by the death of Richard Gannas and in the Queen's gift by right of the said duchy; by a further duchy patent 29/04/1586 (at the petition of John Banester), that Richard Richardson (then incumbent) and the said John might have quiet enjoyment, Richard was confirmed in his benefice for life. Doubt has arisen whether this patent should not have been under the great seal. To remove all such doubts." |