42. Oxfordshire.- Collection of deeds relating to Slat Mill, Cropredy Bridge, includes: a grant by John Michell of Cropredy, to John Kelby of Rycote, of a watermill called "Sclattemylle" with adjacent pond called "le mylleponde", trees, willows and pasturage, manuscript on vellum, in Latin, 13 lines, red wax seal, 115 x 290mm., 1st October 1482, Ds.s., 3 manuscripts on vellum, rest on paper,and 2 maps of "the Bridle Road to Slat Mill", folds, soiled, v.s., v.d., October 1482 - 17th March 1814 (8 pieces)
est. £300 – £400
Slat Mill was the site of the battle of Cropredy Bridge fought on 6 June 1644 between Charles I and Sir William Waller.