The strange story of the Dunmow flitch

THE STRANGE STORY OF THE DUNMOW FLITCH

EARLIEST OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE FLITCH.
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.
TWO BACON RECEIPTS.—The Parsleys and Reynoldses received their Bacon in 1701, the Shakeshafts in 1751. This 1751 presentation was the last legitimate ceremony.
J. W. ROBERTSON-SCOTT ( HOME COUNTIES )
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Nil nisi jurantibus ( Nothing unless you are able to swear ) — Motto of a former Dunmow Lord of the Manor
Two Shillings
DUNMOW: D. CARTER