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Survey of Knolles Almshouse in Pontefract, Yorkshire. 23 Eliz I.
Catalogue reference: DL 44/306
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This record is about the Survey of Knolles Almshouse in Pontefract, Yorkshire. 23 Eliz I. dating from 1580-1581 in the series Duchy of Lancaster: Special Commissions and Returns. 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)
- DL 44/306
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1580-1581
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Description (What the record is about)
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Survey of Knolles Almshouse in Pontefract, Yorkshire. 23 Eliz I.
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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- Not Public Record(s)
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- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Charities
- Crown lands and estates
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DL 44
Duchy of Lancaster: Special Commissions and Returns
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