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Court of Wards and Liveries and Court of Requests: Unopened Pleadings

Catalogue reference: WARD 16

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WARD 16

This series, largely consisting of sealed packets, probably mostly comprises pleadings and depositions. Many packets are addressed to the 'Court of Whitehall' or to the Court of Requests.

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Reference

WARD 16

Title
Court of Wards and Liveries and Court of Requests: Unopened Pleadings
Date

[? 16th century-? 17th century]

Description

This series, largely consisting of sealed packets, probably mostly comprises pleadings and depositions. Many packets are addressed to the 'Court of Whitehall' or to the Court of Requests.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
  • Court of Requests, 1483-1642
  • Court of Wards, 1540-1541
  • Court of Wards and Liveries, 1541-1660
Physical description

9 box(es)

Access conditions

Unsorted

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C14211/

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This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

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Records of the Court of Wards and Liveries

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Court of Wards and Liveries and Court of Requests: Unopened Pleadings