Lord of Toppesfield Manor who granted a guildhall and land for a market to the town of Hadleigh, the rent to be one red rose per annum. Each year, the payment of a red rose is made by the mayor of Hadleigh who places the rose on the tomb. It is considered to be the oldest rent still paid anywhere in the UK.
Lord of Toppesfield Manor who granted a guildhall and land for a market to the town of Hadleigh, the rent to be one red rose per annum. Each year, the payment of a red rose is made by the mayor of Hadleigh who places the rose on the tomb. It is considered to be the oldest rent still paid anywhere in the UK.
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