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Grant by Elizabeth I to Walter Devereux, earl of Essex, of the lordships of Clandeboye,...
Catalogue reference: E 355/176
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This record is about the Grant by Elizabeth I to Walter Devereux, earl of Essex, of the lordships of Clandeboye,... dating from 1573 July 19 in the series Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1573 July 19
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Grant by Elizabeth I to Walter Devereux, earl of Essex, of the lordships of Clandeboye, The Route, the Glens and Rathlin within the earldom of Ulster, Ireland, in part so that the lordships may be peopled and inhabited by Englishmen, on the understanding that the earl will enter the said lordships with 200 English horsemen (sufficiently furnished with English horses) to colonise the said realm of Ireland. Sealed by Devereux. 15 Eliz I
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- The National Archives, Kew
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- English
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- Government finances
- Litigation
- Ireland
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E 355
Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP
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Within the series: E 355
Exchequer: Pipe Office: Ancient Deeds, Series PP
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Grant by Elizabeth I to Walter Devereux, earl of Essex, of the lordships of Clandeboye,...
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