In dei nominee Amen. In the first day of August in the year of our Lord 1517 I Robert Ballard of whole mind make my will in this manner. First I bequeath my soul to almighty god his mother our Lady Saint Mary and Saint Pepter and Paul and t all the holy company of heaven my body to be buried in the church yard of Saint Peter and Paul in Swepston. Also I bequeath for my principal the best good that I have. Also I bequeath to our mother church of Lincoln iiid. Also I bequeath to the High Altar in the church in Swepston a <shot> unto our lady and <a ewe> and a <lamb>. OI bequeath also to the church of <Pharelston> a heffer Also I bequeath to the church of <Hollyston> a ewe and a lamb I bequeath also to the Thomas my oldest son a <?????> <????> I bequeath to Robert my son another Item I bequeath to William my son a <?????> and a lamb to buy him a <brog> withal. Item I bequeath for a <recital> of mass for to be said for the welfare The residue of my goods when my debts be paid all cost and charges borne and my body brought to the ground to remain to Agnes my wife and Robert my son whom I make my executors.