Deeds and related papers for property in Overton and Smallwood, Cheshire, 1582 - 1924
Scope and Contents
The Cheshire estates of Thomas Lowndes of Overton, Cheshire, who died in 1748 were bequeathed to the University to endow the Lowndian Professorship of Astronomy and Geometry.
Dates
- Creation: 1582 - 1924
Creator
- From the Management Group: University of Cambridge (Organization)
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
3 archive box(es) (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Subject
Repository Details
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