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Manor files: Abe-Alb. Files of evidence relating to the enfranchisement of copyhold...
Catalogue reference: MAF 20/2
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This record is about the Manor files: Abe-Alb. Files of evidence relating to the enfranchisement of copyhold... dating from [1840-1900] in the series Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Departments, and related bodies: Manor Files. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- MAF 20/2
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Date (When the record was created)
- [1840-1900]
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Description (What the record is about)
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Manor files: Abe-Alb. Files of evidence relating to the enfranchisement of copyhold land. (Described at item level)
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Manors
- Food and drink
- Fishing
- Farming
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Record URL
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MAF 20
Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Departments, and related bodies: Manor Files
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