Coleman Collection of Deeds,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 COLEMAN
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls003844080
      (alternative) ANW
  • Dates of Creation
    • [16th century]-[19th century] /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Latin, Welsh, English.
  • Physical Description
    • 0.544 cubic metres (19 boxes)
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

Deeds and other documents collected by James Coleman relating to Anglesey, Brecknockshire, Cardiganshire, Carmarthenshire, Caernarfonshire, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Glamorgan, Merionethshire, Monmouthshire, Montgomeryshire, Pembrokeshire, and Radnorshire, in Wales; and Cornwall, Cumberland, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Lancashire, Shropshire, and Suffolk, in England, [16th century]-[19th century].

Administrative / Biographical History

James Coleman was a collector from London who collected over 50,000 deeds from England and Wales, including about 950 documents relating to Wales. Some of the deeds he had collected relating to Wales had been sold prior to the NLW's purchase.

Arrangement

Arranged in alphabetical order. The calendar presents the items grouped by county .

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Acquisition Information

Purchased from the representatives of Mr Coleman, 1911.

Note

James Coleman was a collector from London who collected over 50,000 deeds from England and Wales, including about 950 documents relating to Wales. Some of the deeds he had collected relating to Wales had been sold prior to the NLW's purchase.

Title supplied from name of collector.

Other Finding Aids

Published Calendar of Deeds and Documents, vol. 1: The Coleman Deeds (Aberystwyth, 1921). The finding aid is avaiable online.

Archivist's Note

January 2003

Compiled by Annette Strauch for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Calendar of Deeds and Documents, vol. 1: The Coleman Deeds (Aberystwyth, 1921).

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

Action: All records have been retained.

Custodial History

The deeds were collected by James Coleman. Some of the deeds had been disposed of before the National Library came into existence. Some counties have a limited number of deeds as a result.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Additional Information

Published

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales