W. M. Myddelton Manuscripts,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 MSWMMYDD
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004375463
      (alternative) (WlAbNL)0000375463
  • Dates of Creation
    • [17 cent.]-[20 cent.].
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 39 volumes.
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

This collection consists mainly of Chirk Castle and Chirk Castle Estate account books, rentals, etc.

Administrative / Biographical History

William Martial Myddelton (1852-1929) was a descendant of the Myddeltons of Gwaynynog, Denbighshire (refer to p. 56 of his Pedigree of the Family of Myddelton of Gwaynynog, Garthgynan and Llansannan ... (privately printed, 1910)). He was editor of Chirk Castle Accounts, A.D. 1605-1666 (privately printed, 1908) and Chirk Castle Accounts (Continued), A.D. 1666-1753 (privately printed, 1931).

Arrangement

Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 6363-6401.

Access Information

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

Acquisition Information

NLW MSS 6363-6393; William Martial Myddelton; Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire; Donation; 1929
NLW MSS 6394-6401; Unnamed seller; Purchase; 1929

Note

William Martial Myddelton (1852-1929) was a descendant of the Myddeltons of Gwaynynog, Denbighshire (refer to p. 56 of his Pedigree of the Family of Myddelton of Gwaynynog, Garthgynan and Llansannan ... (privately printed, 1910)). He was editor of Chirk Castle Accounts, A.D. 1605-1666 (privately printed, 1908) and Chirk Castle Accounts (Continued), A.D. 1666-1753 (privately printed, 1931).

Title based on contents.

Related Material

The manuscripts described here are to be distinguished from the very extensive collection of Chirk Castle Muniments which was placed on deposit in the National Library of Wales in 1931/2 by Colonel R. E. Myddelton, R. E., of Chirk Castle.

Additional Information

Published

Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales