Records of the Llantarnam Estate

This material is held atGwent Archives / Archifau Gwent

Scope and Content

Records relating to the Llantarnam Estate, 1631-[c.1980], including manorial records relating to the manors of Aber-carn, 1762-1799; Goldcliff, 1788; Magna Porta, 1660-[c.1870]; Redcastle, 1719-1852; deeds relating to Caerleon, 1632-1903; Cwmbrân and Newport, 1875-1956; Llanfihangel Lantarnam, 1758-1875; Llanfrechfa, Llangibby, Llangattock Juxta Caerleon, Henllys and Penhow, 1699-1808; Gellydeg and Trevethin, 1870-1937; Glamorgan, 1953-1955; wills 1721-1860; personal papers relating to Henry Phillips, of Llanfihangel Lanternam, 1631-1801; Ann Phillips of Llanfihangel Llantarnam, 1808-1855; John Jenkins of Caerleon, 1845-1859; miscellaneous, 1755-[c.1980].

Administrative / Biographical History

The Llantarnam estate included land in the parish of Llanfihangel Llantarnam, Monmouthshire, in the manors of Redcastle and Magna Porta. Henry and Blanch Phillip held land in the parish from [c.1779]. Their son, Henry Phillips (fl. 1766-1801), held the land during the late 18th century. His widow, Ann Phillips (d. [c.1858]) continued to hold the land until [c.1852], when all her landed and personal estate was divided between her two daughters, Blanch and Elizabeth. John Jenkins [fl. 1854-1860] of Caerleon, Monmouthshire, held lands in Caerleon during the mid 19th century. He devised his estate to his wife, Margaret and his sons, William and Alexander Howell.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: Manorial documents; Title deeds; Wills; Personal papers; Miscellaneous.

Access Information

No restrictions

Acquisition Information

Donation,1995.

Note

Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used to compile this description: Gwent Record Office, Catalogue of Records of the Llantarnam Estate.

Other Finding Aids

Hard copies of the catalogue are available in Gwent Record Office and the National Library of Wales.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply.

Appraisal Information

All records deposited at Gwent Record Office have been retained.

Custodial History

Documents D3267 176-197 formed part of the same bundle. This arrangement has been retained, with the documents being re-sorted into chronological order.

Accruals

Accruals are not expected