Estate maps of the farms and commons belonging to the Duke of Beaufort in Gower, Glamorgan, 1803, 1830.
Beaufort Estate papers
This material is held atWest Glamorgan Archive Service
- Reference
- GB 216 D/D Beau/E
- Dates of Creation
- 1803-1830
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 2 vols
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Dukes of Beaufort hold the title of Lord of Gower and Kilvey and still own significant estates in eastern Gower. The estate formerly consisted of lands in the parishes of Bishopston, Ilston, Llandeilo Talybont, Llangyfelach, Llanrhidian, Llansamlet, Loughor, Oystermouth, Penmaen, Pennard and Swansea. In 1837 a special Act of Parliament was passed to enable the Duke of Beaufort to sell a large part of his estate.
Arrangement
Arranged chronologically
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Note
Compiled by Andrew Dulley of West Glamorgan Archive Service.
Other Finding Aids
A hard copy of the catalogue is available at West Glamorgan Archive Service. A full description of the plans is given in Hilary Thomas, A catalogue of Glamorgan estate maps (Cowbridge and Bridgend, 1992)
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