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Title deeds of houses and lands belonging to the estate of Aberbechan, Montgomeryshire, in the parishes of Aberhafesb, 1609, Betws Cedewain, 1564-1596, Carno, 1238, 1584-1590, Llanllwchaearn, 1566-1595, Llanwnnog, 1650, and Manafon, 1669-1680, together with miscellaneous bonds and other documents, 1577-1635. Several of the deeds record transactions of John Pryse of Aberbechan and Gogerddan, Edward Pryse, Sir Richard Pryse and the family of his wife, Dame Gwen Pryse, particularly Rees ap Morys ap Owen of Aberbechan. This series contains the earliest document found in the Gogerddan estate records, a gift by Brother Hugh of St Asaph to the Hospital of Jerusalem in Carno, 1238.

Abernantbychan estate accounts, 1613-1918, which comprise general accounts, bills and receipts (or vouchers), and the agents’ regular stated accounts, 1817-1882. The general and the stated accounts frequently incorporate vouchers and copies of the rentals for the given year. Many of the accounts record the agents’ disbursements, expenditure for building materials and repairs on the tenanted properties; and a few accounts show periodic renovations at Pembroke and Cilgerran castles. Some bills show expenses for the mayoral election and the Cardigan boroughs elections between 1780 and 1852.

Letters to the families of Lewes of Coedmor and Abernantbychan, Pryse of Gogerddan and Edward Loveden Loveden of Buscot Park, from their agents, solicitors, land surveyors and other landowners, 1699-1910. Most files also contain forwarded third-party letters and copies of outgoing letters. The letters cover several major themes. Firstly, the routine administration and finances of the Abernantbychan and Coedmor estates, and occasionally Gogerddan. Secondly, the administration of the manors of East and West Pembroke, Cilgerran, Emlyn Iscych, Dyffryn Braean and Gwynionydd Iscoed, the proceedings of the manorial courts, the rights of the lord of the manor, and the payment of chief rents. Thirdly, the Pembrokeshire coal mines and the dispute with Lord Milford at Moreton Colliery. Further common topics include valuations of the estates; the leases of Pantybettws, Trevane, Hopshill, Hodgeston and other farms; leases of crown lands; enclosure of common lands from c. 1806; the advowson of the parish of Hodgeston, the Court Leet of Aberystwyth, the Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire elections, and use of the Loveden and Pryse family’s influence in county and personal spheres. Some letters provide an insight into the social and political activities of the gentry families of Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire, such as Campbell of Stackpole Court, Owen of Orielton and Philipps of Picton Castle. Those of John Lewes of Carmarthen, 1780-1784, are noteworthy for their colourful accounts of local events involving both gentry and tenant farmers. The correspondence of Oliver Lloyd, 1834-1843, and Thomas Davies, 1843-1866, describes the difficulty of collecting property rents, chief rents and tithes, and the nuances of county politics. Additional points of interest are described at file level. There is evidence from the mid-nineteenth century of increasing concern over the structural condition of Cilgerran and Pembroke castles and the need for public guardianship.

Receiving rentals of the Abernantbychan estate as specified in RB 1-75.

Additional rentals (mainly copies) od the Abernantbychan estate in Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire, 1778-1779, 1784-1786, 1789-1813, 1826, 1832, 1836, 1843, 1850, 1855-1857, 1869, 1876, 1880-1881.

Rentals of the Abernantbychan estate in parishes Penbryn, Troedyraur, Betws Ifan, Stownship Mary's Cardigan, Llangrannog and Llandyfriog, and township Y Mwnt [parish Ferwig], all in co. Card., and parishes Begeli, Stownship Issells, Hodgeston and Cilgerran, co. Pemb. Rb 4-34 contain rent arrears and accounts of disbursements. 75 items.

Papers relating to sales and purchases of properties in south Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire, including Panty Bettws and Coed Perthy, purchased by Edward Loveden Loveden, 1797, farms in Cilgerran and elsewhere in Pembrokeshire, 1869, and the farm of Abernantbychan and other properties sold by Sir Pryse Pryse, 1882. They comprise notes (some undated), letters, a sale catalogue, schedule and abstract of title

Papers deriving from lawsuits and other legal issues involving the Pryse and Loveden family, Lewes of Abernantbychan and Parry of Noyadd Trefawr, 1672-1891. Some of the disputes concern properties that were subject to coal mining activities.. Two of the cases involve Walter Pryse of Painswick, in dispute with John Philipps of Kilgetty over land in Saundersfoot, 1701-1743, and with Francis Meyricke over the title to Vadson, Pembrokeshire, 1740-1748. Other cases concern claims to the estate of David Parry of Noyadd Trefawr, deceased, 1725, the leases of Trevane and Hopshill, 1806-1810, and a boundary dispute at Rhosddu which appears to have been settled by agreement, 1891

Surveys and valuations pertinent to the Abernantbychan estate, including a terrier of properties belonging to the rectory of Troed-yr-aur, 1720; valuations of Abernantbychan and Trevane by John Jones for Edward Loveden Loveden, 1802; and various surveys and valuations of the Cardiganshire properties, the Pembrokeshire lordships and the colliery, 1805-[19th cent, second ½ ].

Mainly demand notices and receipts for taxes, [1779x1822], 1806-1918, tithe rent charge, 1841-1906, and poor rate, 1889-1900, charged on properties of the Abernantbychan estate in Penbryn, Troed-yr-aur, Cilgerran, Pembroke and other parishes.

Papers relating to the Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway, which was linked with the Newtown and Machynlleth Railway, and amalgamated with Cambrian Railways in 1866. The section of the line between Aberystwyth and Machynlleth ran through land formerly belonging to the Gogerddan estate. The bulk of the files comprises letters to John Graham Williams of Gloucester Hall, agent to Pryse Loveden (later Sir Pryse Pryse), 1860-1866, from representatives of the railway company, the contractors at Aberdovey, the surveyor and the Pryse family’s London solicitors. Much of the correspondence concerns the negotiations with the railway company and the contractors durng the compulsory purchase of Mr Loveden’s land and subsequent construction of the line. Recurrent topics include the valuation of the lands with reference to maps and plans, eventually submitted to arbitration; the route of the line; the obstruction of the mill leat and other nuisances caused during construction; claims for compensation; maintenance of the Cors Fochno embankment, and the liability of the Company for tithes, rents and rates. Some files contain the agent’s field books, notices by the railway company, particulars of the land taken, published reports and accounts., 1860-1867.

Papers of Aberystwyth Corporation and its governing body, the Court Leet. After the Municipal Corporations Actt of 1835, the Court Leet was supplanted by Aberystwyth Borough Council. The series provides good information on the constitution and procedure of Aberystwyth Court Leet and the powers of the Corporation, particularly in the election of the mayor amd in the control of waste lands around the town, 1705-1929. The contents include an original bundle of papers and letters relating to Aberystwyth Borough and Corporation, 1706-1929, a copy of the borough charter granted by Edward I in 1277; an interesting representation by the Corporation and inhabitants to the Commissioners of His Majesty’s Customs on the dissolute behaviour of two individuals [pre-1746]; an official statement issued by Aberystwyth Corporation about lands in the wastes of Aberystwyth, [post-1824]; and papers concerning the provision of amenities including the town clock, 1858, and a new water supply, 1879-1880.

Aberystwyth Poor Law Union records, comprising orders of the Poor Law Commissioners, 1836-1837; collectors’ monthly statements, 1888-1897, a poor rate book, 1909, and a notice of objection (postmark 1924).

Title deeds for houses and burgages in the town of Aberystwyth, some of which mention street names still in existence and others which have changed or disappeared, 1332-1890. Many of the deeds refer to familiar landmarks in the town, such as the river Rheidol, the bridge and the castle. It is clear that several of the properties were acquired by Sir Richard Pryse (elder and younger) in the first half of the seventeenth century and leased by their successors over the next two centuries. Other prominent Aberystwyth families are named: Vachan (Vaughan), Phillips, Glays (Glais), Voya, Rogers, and Davies of Crigie. Witnesses to the early deeds include the constables and stewards of Aberystwyth castle, the coroner, bailiffs, mayor and other town officials. Two files concern a piece of land near the castle called the Conigree or Trwyngwningen and refer to the herring mise.

Account books of the Gogerddan estate, showing estimated and actual receipts for Gogerddan rents, Cardigan rents, land tax, royalties, casualties and loan office, with remarks, and various expenditure, 1870-1876.

Mainly accounts and receipts, 1646, 1843-1915, for the payment of chief rents in the manor of Emlyn Iscych, taxes on properties in Cilgerran and Clydau, and for expenses incurred in the administration of the manorial court. They typically include serving summons and warrants to the constables, summoning the jurors and tenants to the court leet, subsistence for jurors and horses at the Boncath Inn, and costs of horse hire to Boncath and Newcastle Emlyn. The files for 1881-1883 also contain rentals.

Accounts of the Salesbury family of Rug, recording debts to Roger Salesbury, 1687-1689, and Rug estate accounts and bills, 1701-1709.

Miscellaneous accounts, bills and receipts of James Morice of Wallog, relating to his work as agent to the Gogerddan esttae, 1820-1840, and bills for the tuition of his sons at Huddersfield Collegiate School, 1841

Papers concerning the lord’s right to wreck washed ashore in the manor of Genau’r-glyn, comprising letters and affidavits in relation to a Portuguese ship wrecked at Borth, 1747-1750, and official notices of wreck, 1881-1883.