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Palatinate of Chester: Ancient Deeds, Series FF

Catalogue reference: WALE 30

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WALE 30

These records were formerly part of the archives accumulated by the administrative institutions of the palatinate of Chester. It seems probable that the deeds were lodged with the exchequer of Chester and the other courts of the palatinate for...

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Reference
WALE 30
Title
Palatinate of Chester: Ancient Deeds, Series FF
Date
1508-1634
Description

These records were formerly part of the archives accumulated by the administrative institutions of the palatinate of Chester. It seems probable that the deeds were lodged with the exchequer of Chester and the other courts of the palatinate for the purpose of enrolment or as evidence to be shown at legal proceedings and exchequer audit

They represent a small section of a collection of private deeds (ranging in date from the thirteenth to the eighteenth centuries). This series consists of conveyancing records dating from the reign of Elizabeth I or earlier. They are large deeds extracted from WALE 29

The series is predominantly made up of evidences of title which had formerly been part of private archives. It includes only one piece relating to property in Wales: a release given by the Earl of Leicester (d. 1588) to Edward ap Hugh of certain dues of the barony of Denbigh and one will (piece 54)

Separated material

WALE 30/51 , made up of thirty-nine deeds concerning properties in Breconshire, is now held by the National Library of Wales.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
English and Latin
Creator(s)
Palatinate of Chester, 1297-1830
Physical description
53 file(s)
Unpublished finding aids
A typescript list indexed for persons and places is available at the PRO. Please speak to staff at the Map and Large Document Room enquiry desk for the precise location.
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14194/

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Palatinate of Chester: Ancient Deeds, Series FF