Caston Hall, Norfolk, 1705 - 1930
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
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.
Finding aid date
2004-03-25 14:41:14+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository
Archivist
King's College
Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 331444
archivist@kings.cam.ac.uk