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Chalk (including Alvediston, Bower Chalk(e), Broad Chalk(e)), Wiltshire, 1418 - 1966

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0272/KCAR/6/2/031

Scope and Contents

Documents relating to College lands in Chalk, Wiltshire. Includes CHA/1estates-/6estates, /7-/126.

Dates

  • Creation: 1418 - 1966

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

The advowson and patronage of Chalk prebend, formerly property of the abbess of Wilton, was granted to the College first by Henry VI in 1448, then confirmed by a licence of Edward IV in 1475. The original deeds are kept under KCAR/6/2/31/7 Title deeds.

Extent

5 archive box(es) (5 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

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