Records of the parish of Aberystruth, 1773-1919, including poor rate assessment books, 1848-1852; parish vestry minute and account books, 1773-1856; Churchwardens' accounts, 1897-1919.
Aberystruth Civil Parish Records
This material is held atGwent Archives / Archifau Gwent
- Reference
- GB 218 D739
- Dates of Creation
- 1773-1919
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- (Information to be supplied)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
During the late Middle Ages the parish became increasingly important as a unit of civil administration. From the 16th century unpaid parish officers were responsible for keeping the peace, repairing roads and assisting the poor, by means of a rate levied on the inhabitants of the parish. Prior to 1894, monthly parish vestry meetings dealt with ecclesiastical matters, rates, and local issues. Parish councils were established by the Local Government Act 1894. Community councils replaced parish councils under the local government reorganization in 1974. The parish of Aberystruth was in the county of Monmouthshire.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: Overseers of the poor; Parish vestry.
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Note
Compiled by Richard Burman for the ANW project. The following source was used to compile this description: Gwent Record Office, Par. Aberystruth, catalogue.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available in Gwent Record Office.
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Appraisal Information
All records deposited at Gwent Record Office have been retained.
Accruals
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