Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- [early 17th cent.]-[c. 1910]. (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
7 vols., 1 bundle.
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Volumes containing original schedules of deeds compiled by the estate in 1710-1822, 1740-1789, 1770, and 1817, together with loose schedules and abstracts of deeds, [early 17th cent]-[c. 1910]. The original volumes list family settlements, wills and title deeds for estates gained though inheritance, marriage or purchase, although the order of the contents changes according to the cataloguing system adopted by the estate at the time. The total date range of deeds described in these schedules covers 1185-1910.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Chronological order.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Mainly English, some Latin.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Some of the volumes have integral indexes or are accompanied by separate indexes – see file level for details.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Dates of information cover the total date range of deeds described in these schedules 1185-1910.
Note
The broad headings in the schedules may not always cover the content expected; readers are advised to check other sections in these volumes, as well as the original deeds.
Note
The volumes form part of the series previously known as Misc. Vols; see file descriptions for individual numbers.
Note
Preferred citation: DN2.