York Diocesan Archive: Diocesan Registry: Benefices & Patronage

This material is held atBorthwick Institute for Archives, University of York

Reference
- GB 193 Benefices & Patronage
Dates of Creation
- 1531-[ongoing]
Name of Creator
- Diocese of York
Physical Description
- c511 boxes, 21 volumes & 2 outsize items. Paper, parchment, volumes

Scope and Content

The records have been divided into 7 sub sub sub fonds as follows:

Patronage
Admissions to benefices
Non-residence
Endowment & augmentation of benefices
Sequestration
Consolidation of benefices
Benefice changes & unions

Administrative / Biographical History

This sub sub fonds is a grouping together of records from the Diocesan Registry relating to Benefices & Patronage

Arrangement

The system of arrangement is reflected in the scope & content.

Access Information

Records are open to the public, subject to the overriding provisions of relevant legislation and the wishes of the donors/owners.

Acquisition Information

The Diocesan Registrar has deposited records relating to the Diocese of York at the Borthwick Institute since 1953.

Note

Description compiled by Victoria Stretch, Archives Hub project archivist, June 2004 with reference to 'A Guide to the Archive Collections in the Borthwick Institute of Historical Research', David M Smith 1973, 'A Supplementary Guide to the Archive Collections in the Borthwick Institute of Historical Research', David M Smith 1980 and 'A Guide to Archival Accessions at the Borthwick Institute 1981-1996' complied by Alexandrina Buchanan, 1997.

Other Finding Aids

Where indicated hard copy finding aids are available at the Borthwick Institute.

Conditions Governing Use

A reprographics service is available to researchers. Copying will not be undertaken if there is a risk of damage to the document. Copies are supplied in accordance with the Borthwick Institute University of York terms and conditions for the supply of copies, and under the provisions of any relevant copyright legislation. Permission to reproduce images of documents in the custody of the Borthwick Institute must be sought.

Appraisal Information

These records have been appraised in accordance with Borthwick Institute policy.

Custodial History

See 'Towards a University' by J S Purvis (York, Herald Printers, 1968) for information regarding the history of the York Diocesan Archive and its deposit at the Borthwick Institute.