Miscellaneous Papers

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 NP/85
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1639-1669, c.1742
  • Physical Description
    • 9 pieces.

Scope and Content

Various papers concerning Gillingham and Shaston [Shaftesbury]. Items include: a receipt from Philip, Earl of Pembroke, for £200 received from Sir Edward Nicholas, 1668; and reasons to be alleged why the forest, manor and demesne lands of Gillingham are not within the parish, 1640. There is also an account of the estate and manor of Langton Long Blandford, Dorset, c.1742.

Acquisition Information

Rylands accession no. R45817.