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Court Records: Sequestrations

Catalogue reference: VH 90

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Reference
VH 90
Title
Court Records: Sequestrations
Date
[1667-1850]
Description

Sequestration is the confiscation of the revenues of a benefice during the suspension of the incumbent, usually for misbehaviour, non-payment of debts or dilapidations, or for non-residence without licence. The sequestrators administered the revenues of the benefice. Unless otherwise stated the papers consist of sequestration bonds and, or royal writs ordering sequestration.

Held by
Lambeth Palace Library
Language
English
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/2b245886-6f44-4a0d-8bfc-8a56cd59669b/

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Court Records: Sequestrations