Four game books (August 1867-February 1876, September 1888-Janurary 1900, September 1900-February 1911, January 1926-November 1955), detailing where game caught, number of guns, game caught, first names of those participating. In addition, Books 1 and 3 list total number of game caught at Fairy Hill and Book 4 has comments on the weather conditions.
Benson Family Game Books
This material is held atSwansea University Archives
- Reference
- GB 217 LAC/157
- Dates of Creation
- 1859-1955
- Name of Creator
- Physical Description
- 4 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Benson family were of Teddington Manor, Middlesex, and of Fairy Hill, Gower. The gaming season lasted July/August-February/March.
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