Charter 1685 – James II

Faversham charter

Charter of Re-Incorporation by James II, 1685
Includes confirmation of Queen Elizabeth’s foundation of the Free Grammar School.

Royal letters patent, Westminster, 5 December, 1685 (1 James II).
Parchment, 5 sheets, 74 x 63 cms, one sheet 74 x 48 cms. Large calligraphic initial and letter on upper line, within engrave border with royal portrait. Part of great seal of James II in green wax, silk cords.
Fa/I/12. Fa/I/11. Tann, Royal Charters of Faversham pp. 182-200.