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Visitor, 1449 - 1942

 Sous-sous Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0272/KCGB/3

Scope and Contents

The 'Visitor' is the Bishop of Lincoln, and his authority was established in the 15th century Founder's Statutes. The Provost can call on the Visitor to arbitrate in disciplinary matters, or to enforce the rules of the Statutes if they are disobeyed or questioned. Contains KCV/1-/51.

Dates

  • Creation: 1449 - 1942

Conditions Governing Access

From the Fonds:

Some records contain personal information as defined under the terms of the Data Protection Act (1998) and will be reserved.

Extent

8 archive box(es) (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Arrangement

The documents are arranged roughly chronologically by start date.

Related Materials

Augustus Austen Leigh's history of the College (1900) relates the major matters that were referred to the Visitor.

Finding aid date

2004-03-25 14:41:15+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

Contact:
Archivist
King's College
Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 331444