Duchy of Lancaster Records.
Ducatus Lancastrle Pars Quarta - Calendar to the Pleadings
from the fourteenth year to the end of the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Vol III.
Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, 1834.
Founded in the 13th century, the Duchy of Lancaster is a vast collection of land and property across England and Wales, held in trust for the Queen in her role as Duke of Lancaster.
This book, covering the period c.1572-1603, forms a listing of court cases involving land, rent, tithes etc. in many counties, including - Lancashire, Derbyshire, Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Sussex, Gloucestershire, Hertfordshire, Carmarthernshire, Essex, Nottinghamshire, Berkshire, Norfolk etc.
Many hundreds of names of people are included, from all social classes.
Complete with extensive name and place indexes.
644 pages of fascinating historical detail.
An outstanding Tudor resource for local and family historians.
A digital version of the original book, in PDF format. Viewable on any computer (PC and Mac) using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
This is one of a range of old and rare books scanned onto CD by Anguline Research Archives.
Brand new, original sealed product. Presented in a sturdy case with attractive cover designed to resemble a book.