Court records, Mid sixteenth century
Scope and Contents
Copy of the rolls of the court leete and court baron of the manor of 'Seynt Jamys juxta Bristoll', before Sir Nicholas Poyntz, steward of the priory of St James (Robert Cysseter being prior) from 27 to 38 Hen. VIII. Interspersed with these are records of the pleas in the court of pie-powder, before the same steward, from 30 Hen. VIII to 3 Edw. VI: 'Placita curie dni regis pedis pulverizati ville Bristol, secundum usum et consuetudinem eiusdem ville tempore quo non exeat memoria ...'.
Dates
- Creation: Mid sixteenth century
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s)
Language of Materials
Latin
Custodial History
In the Library by the mid 1750s.
Repository Details
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