Court rolls and associated papers for the manors of Chesterton and Wicken, Cambridgeshire, including court books for Chesterton, 1641-1717, 1737-58, and for Wicken, 1413-21, 1656-1880; royal confirmation of Chesterton to Barnwell Priory, 13 Edward I; rental of Chesterton, 1585; quitrents of Chesterton copyholders, 16th cent; and a copy of the Wicken [Inclosure] Award, 1849. 1285-1888. Great seal of Edward I. For the Edward I confirmation see R H Edleston, Chesterton Manor, Buckden Palace and Monumental Brasses, Peterborough, 1930. Separate list in preparation, please ask at Reading Room desk.
Manorial records, Chesterton, Wicken etc., Cambridgeshire
This material is held atCambridge University Library
- Reference
- GB 12 MS Doc.3974
- Dates of Creation
- 1285-1888
- Language of Material
- English .
- Physical Description
- 1 collection 3 boxes? vellum vellum
Scope and Content
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Presented by Miss Edleston, 19 September 1953
Other Finding Aids
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Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Uses both parchment and paper; many papers in poor condition through damp.