R. G. Avent: Drove Roads Research Papers

The fonds comprises research material relating to drovers and drove roads in Wales, and in other parts of Britain and Ireland, reflecting R. G. Avent's interest in the subject. The papers include manuscript notes, notebooks and offprints from journals and magazines, together with some related publications. Also included is a card index containing references to relevant printed sources, some of which are cross-referenced with the notes.

Arranged at NLW into two files.

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

Donated by Dr Trevor Jones, St Clears, February 2002.; A2002/15

Title supplied from provenance.

A hard copy of the list is available at NLW.

April 2002.

Compiled by Martin Robson Riley.

Usual copyright laws apply.

The material was originally accumulated by Mr Ronald G. Avent, Southampton [c. 1920-c. 1990], and was subsequently given by him to the donor, his colleague Dr Trevor Jones, in order to assist him with his own research into the subject.

Accruals are not expected.

Maps, photographs, slides and colour transparencies are also held at NLW.

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