A Minute Book, 1766-92 of the Water Court of the Manor and Hundred of Faversham.
Faversham Manor, Kent
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- ReferenceGB 96 MS 261
- Dates of Creation1766-1792
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- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description1 volume
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Administrative / Biographical History
The Company of Free Dredgers of Faversham were formerly under the jurisdiction of the Lord of the Manor who appointed a steward to hold two courts called admiralty courts, to which the members were summoned by the water bailiff. The first of these was held on the Saturday after Easter, the second on the last Saturday of July.
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