Grant to the king's servant William Claxton, esquire, and the heirs male of his body, for his good service against the rebels, of the manors or lordships of Godmanston, Wareham and Stoweborough, co. Dorset, late of John Trenchard, traitor, of the yearly value of 401. 6s.
A reward was bestowed upon William Claxton, esquire, and his male descendants in appreciation of his courageous service against the rebels, covering the estates of Godmanston, Wareham, and Stoweborough, co. Dorset, formerly owned by John Trenchard, a notorious traitor, with an annual worth of 401.6 shillings.