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Caston Hall, Norfolk, 1705 - 1930

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0272/KCAR/6/2/029

Scope and Contents

Documents relating to King's College's Caston Hall manor estate at Shipdham in Norfolk, also including property in Ovington and Carbrook. Includes CAH/1-/47.

Dates

  • Creation: 1705 - 1930

Conditions Governing Access

From the Sub-Fonds:

ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD MAY BE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. ASK THE ARCHIVISTS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Biographical / Historical

King's College acquired Caston Hall manor through an exchange of the estate of West Wretham, also in Norfolk, with landowner Mr Wirley Birch. The records of the exchange can be found in KCAR/6/2/29/2 Title deeds CAH/9.

Extent

8 archive box(es) (8 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Accruals

Please note that the estate collection is continually receiving new material. Catalogues for estates which have had many additions made during the year will be re-published approximately annually, and the Archive Centre staff are always happy to conduct up-to-date computer searches for any estate. Please contact archivist@kings.cam.ac.uk with enquiries.

Related Materials

Further material may be found in the Bursar's subject files, KCAR/3/1/1/8, 9, 10 and 31.

Finding aid date

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

Geographic

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