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Court of Wards and Liveries: Miscellaneous Books

Catalogue reference: WARD 9

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WARD 9

This series contains volumes relating to all areas of the business of the Court of Wards and Liveries.The largest part of the collection of Court of Wards and Liveries miscellanea consists of accounts of ministers, feodaries and receivers'...

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WARD 9

Title
Court of Wards and Liveries: Miscellaneous Books
Date

Henry VIII - 1826

Description

This series contains volumes relating to all areas of the business of the Court of Wards and Liveries.

The largest part of the collection of Court of Wards and Liveries miscellanea consists of accounts of ministers, feodaries and receivers' general, although there is also a lot of material relating to the administration of wardship and livery, process for the recovery of debts and judicial business.

There are also transcripts and abstracts of inquisitions and miscellaneous material including lists, indexes and calendars.

Arrangement
Arrangement

Chronological by type of document

Related material

Relevant Inquisitions post mortem can also be found in: WARD 7

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English and Latin

Physical description

701 volume(s)

Unpublished finding aids
See also the Guide to and Analytical List of Court of Wards and Liveries Miscellanea (WARD 8-WARD 11): 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/C14204/

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Court of Wards and Liveries: Miscellaneous Books