De Valore Episcopatus Norwiciensis, a summary of the revenues of the see of Norwich, with first fruits and tenths

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Scope and Content

Comprising: (p. vii) the revenues of the bishop, dean, archdeacons etc.; (p. 5) a list of benefices with their respective values, patrons and incumbents arranged alphabetically under deaneries and archdeaconries; (p. 241) list of benefices in the diocese in the presentation of the bishop of Ely; (p. 259) copy of appropriation of Ludham Church, Norfolk; (p. 260) copy of deed of union of vicarages of Ormesby and Scratby, Norfolk. Also including: (p. i) copy of declaration against the Solemn League and Covenant, with copied signatures of Richard Ball DD, rector of Wilby, Suffolk, and of Edmund Boldero DD, rector of Glemsford and Harkstead, Suffolk; (pp. 265-72) copy of 'Act concerning the assurance of all the temporalities belonging unto the bishoprick of Norwich', 4 Feb. 1536.

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Acquisition Information

Purchased at Sotheby's, 17 Mar. 1893, lot 1856, for £4 16s. Rustat Fund.

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