Manuscript volume listing benefices in archdiocese of York and their value. Undated, late 18th century

This material is held atUniversity of Nottingham Manuscripts and Special Collections

Scope and Content

This leather bound manuscript volume records the names of clerical benefices, their values as commonly reported and as recorded in the King's Book, and the names of their patrons. The date of the volume has not been ascertained but it is likely to be late 18th century.

Administrative / Biographical History

The compiler of this records is not identified. It is likely that he was an official of the archdiocese of York.

Arrangement

No archival arrangement has been necessary.

Access Information

ACCESS: Accessible to all registered readers.

LANGUAGE: English

Other Finding Aids

  • This description is the only finding aid available for the collection. Copyright on the description belongs to the University of Nottingham.

Conditions Governing Use

REPROGRAPHIC: Reprographic copies can be supplied for educational use and private study purposes only, depending on access status and the condition of the documents.

COPYRIGHT: Identification of copyright holders of unpublished material is often difficult. Permission to make any published use of any material from the collection must be sought in advance in writing from the Keeper of Manuscripts and Special Collections (email mss-library@nottingham.ac.uk).

Custodial History

The volume was acquired by the library of University College Nottingham (now the University of Nottingham) in the 1930s. It was bought at a book sale in Beeston.

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