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Manorial Court Rolls

Another one bites the dust….well, starts to….

Jan 17, 2023

buildings, law

Ash Manor, Edward II, Edward III, Henry VI, listed buildings, Manorial Court Rolls, Old Manor Cottage, Richard II, royal residences, Surrey

While pursuing information about the medieval royal residence known as Henley-on-the-Heath in Surrey, I’ve found yet another example of our disappearing past. This one hasn’t quite gone, but it’s certainly being encroached upon. Now known as Ash Manor, this royal residence was purchased in 1324 by Edward II, and remained a royal property until Henry…
The Conisburgh Manorial Court Rolls….

Oct 24, 2017

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Conisburgh, Doncaster, Human Shredder, Manorial Court Rolls, Yorkshire

I’m afraid I wouldn’t be capable of reading the original entries in these rolls. My interest, as those who know me are only too aware, is the late mediaeval period, specifically Richards II and III). I would dearly like to be able to understand the source material for “my” period, but haven’t the know-how. But, if you…