Wernllwyd Estate Records,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 WERNLLWYD
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004250327
      (alternative) (WlAbNL)0000250327
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1747-1953 /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 0.042 cubic meters (2 boxes, 1 roll)

Scope and Content

Deeds, sale catalogues and maps, relating mainly to Wernllwyd, Welshpool, Montgomeryshire, 1747-1923; probate records, 1800-1897; family and estate letters, 1859-1952; memoranda books and diaries, 1823-1921, papers relating to the Shire Horse Society, 1880-1923, and children's chap-books, [19th cent.].

Administrative / Biographical History

The Downes Evans family lived at Wernllwyd, Welshpool, in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Arrangement

Arranged by bundles.

Access Information

Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.

Acquisition Information

Deposited by Mrs J. Downes Evans of Welshpool in April 1981, with a further donation by her daughter, Mrs Mary Hall of Laggan, Australia, in April 1993.

Note

The Downes Evans family lived at Wernllwyd, Welshpool, in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Formerly Downes Evans Deeds and Papers. Current title supplied from contents of fonds; former title based on name of depositor.

Other Finding Aids

A hard copy of the catalogues under the former title, Downes Evans Deeds and Papers, is available in NLW, Minor Lists and Summaries, 1982, pp. 13-14 and 1994, p. 21.

Archivist's Note

May 2001.

Compiled by Mair James;

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Appraisal Information

Action: All records deposited at NLW have been retained..

Accruals

Accruals are not expected.

Related Material

A small collection of photographs is in National Library of Wales, Special Collections.

Additional Information

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