The strange story of the Dunmow flitch

Robertson Scott, J. W. (John William) · 1962

EARLIEST OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE FLITCH.--Entries in the Chartulary of Dunmow Priory, in the British Museum, recording the presentation of the Baron in 1445 and 1510, now reproduced for the first time. The top entry is the earliest surviving record of the custom. The recipient in the first case is Richard Wright; in the second, Thomas le Fuller. TWO BACON RECEIPTS.--The Parsleys and Reynoldses received their Bacon in 1701, the Shakeshafts in 1751. This 1751 presentation was the last legitimate ceremony.…

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