Papers of the Pilliner family, 1797-1960, comprising miscellaneous estate papers relating to properties in Cwmbran and Oakfield, Llanfihangel Llantarnam and in Pontnewydd, Llanfrechfa, Monmouthshire, [c. 1892]-1960; business records relating to railway interests, 1797-1932, including acts, 1797-1855, reports, 1854-1860, maps, [c. 1840]-1914, and testimonials, 1852-1868; correspondence and records relating to the Isca Foundry Co. Ltd, 1906-[post 1957]; personal papers, 1951-1975; photographs, [c. 1903]-1957; newspaper cuttings, 1930-1953.
Pilliner Estates Documents
This material is held atGwent Archives / Archifau Gwent
- Reference
- GB 218 D1918
- Dates of Creation
- 1797-1960
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 88 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Pilliner family owned property in Monmouthshire and had various business interests in the county including railway companies and the Isca Foundry Company.
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: estate papers; railway; Isca Foundry Co. Ltd; personal papers; miscellaneous (1st group); business; photographs; newspaper cuttings (2nd group).
Access Information
No restrictions
Acquisition Information
Deposited by Mrs J. V. Leslie, Raglan, 1981.
Note
Compiled by Rhys Jones for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Gwent Record Office, Catalogue of documents relating to Pilliner Estates.
Other Finding Aids
Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Gwent Record Office and the National Library of Wales.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright regulations apply
Appraisal Information
All records have been retained
Accruals
Accruals are not expected