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Papers of the North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society nd Aberystwyth Show, 1882-1904. They comprise a series of show schedules which also include the rules, lists of prizes, catalogues of livestock and balance sheets; another, miscellanoeus series comprisies a minute book, 1901-1904; and one file of letters, 1903-1904.

The contents of this section reflect the complex negotiations between Edward Loveden Loveden of Buscot Park and John Adams, executor of Sir Herbert Lloyd, for the purchase of part of the Peterwell estate near Lampeter, Cardiganshire. The intermediary was Loveden’s agent, John Lewes of Carmarthen. The deeds, 1607, 1748-1780, record successive crown leases on Keven y maes in Iscoed Gwynionydd and the profits of courts, tolls, fairs and various manorial courts in Iscoed Gwynionydd and elsewhere in Cardiganshire and Pembrokeshire, followed by a mortgage and the final assignment to Edward Loveden Loveden. This section also contains accounts, rentals and inventories, 1771-1811, and letters, 1779-1784, which evoke the final days of the Peterwell estate. They show the physical deterioration of Peterwell mansion, the extent of John Adams’ debts and the determined pursuit by his creditors. Letters and documents record that the Lampeter Corporation books and some of the Peterwell silver had been pledged as security for the repayment of a sum due by bond to Edward Loveden Loveden. Some of the letters refer to the unauthorised removal by John Adams and his wife of the household goods. The inventories and auctioneer’s accounts reveal the depleted household contents of Peterwell at the final sale in 1781. There is also part of a legal case [post-1660].

Papers of the Gogerddan agent, James Morice of Wallog, and Anne, his wife (nee Anne Watkin of Moelcerney), comprising letters, 1810-1847, accounts, bills and receipts, 1820-1842, probate records, 1813-1877, and notebooks, 1810-1831.

Papers of Thomas Morgan, Prothonotary on the Chester circuit during the Great Sessions of Denbighshire and Montgomeryshire, which probably came to Gogerddan through the agent, James Morice of Wallog or his wife (nee Anne Watkin) who was a beneficiary of Thomas Morgan’s will. The papers derive both from his professional career and hs private life, comprising bill books, prothonotary’s charges book, charges sheets, etc., 1785-1837, 1892-1894; prothonotary’s professional papers and a compensation claim, 1787-(Postmark 1847); private accounts (Watermark 1810)-1850; and miscellaneous personal papers, 1779-1853.

Records found in the Gogerddan estate papers relating to various parish churches in Cardiganshire and Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire, 1620-1921, with which the Pryse family were involved, and a small number of papers from two nonconformist chapels in Carno and London, 1812, 1945.

Papers deriving from administrative procedures of central government and the interest of the Pryse family as Members of Parliament, 1708-1880, described in more detail at series level.

Papers deriving from the leasing and management of the coal mines in Pembrokeshire, held successively by the Lewes family of Abernantbychan, Lewis Pyrse of Woodstock, Edward Loveden Loveden of Buscot Park and their successors in the Pryse family of Gogerddan, 1745-1866. They comprise leases and lease agreements, 1745-1839, accounts, 1753-1866, letters, 1773-1866, and letters and papers relating to the dispute with Lord Milford over Moreton Colliery, 1773-1798. The contents refer mainly to Moreton Colliery in the parish of St Issells near Saundersfoot but also include records from Trevane, Picton Moor, Vadson and Hopshill. There are frequent references to Sir John Philipps of Picton Castle, his son, Sir Richard Philipps (Lord Milford), William Hopkins, Henry Phelps of Norchard, James Child of Begeli and others. Much information is revealed about the practical and economic aspects of coal mining in Pembrokeshire, the individuals involved, the transgressions by other proprietors and the ensuing legal disputes.

Poor law records of Penbryn parish, 1786-1787; Aberystwyth Union, 1836-(postmark 1924); and Berriw parish, 1832-1843, and Machynlleth Union, 1921, in Montgomeryshire, found in the Gogerddan estate records

Papers deriving from trusts involving members of the Pryse family of Gogerddan, 1587-1950. These comprise trusts administered on behalf of the Pryse famliy and also trusts undertaken by the Pryses on behalf of others. The first series describes trusts involving various members of the Pryse family, 1587-1950, notably Sir Richard Pryse (d. 1623), and Richard Pryse (d. 1675) administrator of the estate of Lady Mary Vandyke in 1653; this series also includes two reports on the settled estates of Sir Pryse Pryse, 1888 and 1896, and later accounts to 1950. The second series concerns exclusively the administration and trust papers of Pryse Loveden who died intestate in 1855.

Family and personal papers of various members of the Pryse family of Gogerddan, 1641-1952. They comprise royal appointments to the baronetcy and grants of the name of Pryse or Loveden, 1641-[late 19th cent.], genealogical papers, 1738-1928, sermon books from Cardiganshire and Berkshire parishes, 1747-1853, pocket books of Pryse Pryse, 1760-1803, 1821-1838, manusrctipt poetry and other literature, [1650x1950], printed books and pamphlets, 1714-1912, newspapers and cuttings, 1760-[1925], membership books and papers of various clubs and societies including the freemasons, [post-1804]-1925, Pryse family letters, 1697-1952, and miscellaneous Pryse family papers.1673-1674, 1828-1919. This section reflects the status of the Pryse family, their interests and family relationships. The pocket books of Pryse Pryse supplement the diaries which are listed as NLW Manuscripts (q.v.). The family letters reveal a deep concern over the deteriotating financial position of the estate, leading to a serious decline around the turn of the twentieth century.

Family deeds and documents of the Pryse family of Gogerddan, Woodstock and Buscot Park, comprising probate records, 1584-[19]16, and family deeds and settlements, 1549-1932. They include records of branches of the Pryse family of Glanfread, Ynysgreigog, Glanmeryn and Aberllefenni, and of Loveden of Buscot Park.

Family deeds and settlements of the Pughe family of Mathafarn, Montgomeryshire, and of individuals related to them by birth or by marriage, 1565-1742, and probate records, 1631-1718.

Documents relating to trusts involving the Pughe family of Mathafarn, notably the trust for the Vaughans of the Caethle estate near Tywyn, 1505-1726, and other miscellanous trusts, in which members of the Pughe family acted as trustees or as parties to trust deeds, 1566-1718. The papers comprise mainly title deeds, together with other documents such as wills, settlements, mortgages and wardship papers of Vaughan, Pughe and the other families concerned.

Records of various manors, either held by the Pryse/Loveden family or in which they had an interest, 1610-1906, firstly the lordship of East and West Pembroke, 1736-1756, [late 18th cent]; the manor of Cyfeiliog, [c. 1674]-1920; Anhuniog, Creuddyn, Cyfoethybrenin and miscellaneous other manors, 1610-1906. Files of particular interest include an original bundle of ‘old papers’ relating to the manor of Cyfeiliog, [c. 1674]-1920; a copy (dated 1830) of the history of the crown manor of Creuddyn by Lewis Morris, 1750; and early court leet presentments for Llanbedr Pont Steffan (Lampeter), 1610-1758 (with gaps). Other records typically include appointments or deputations of stewards and gamekeepers, chief rentals, court leet presentments, and papers relating to boundaries and fences.

Records of the manor of Genau’r-glyn (Genaur-glyn) , Cardiganshire, belonging to the Pryse family of Gogerddan, who were lords of the manor. The main series comprise chief rentals, [1682]-1894; court leet presentments, 1721-1918; perambulations of the boundaries, 1857-1908; estreats, 1622-1820; affidavits and notices concerning wrecks, 1747-1882; and officers' papers such as appointments of officers, constables’ returns and notices to the bailiff to summon the court leet, 1752-1913. A further series contains assorted papers including a table of court fees, jury lists, a valuation, a constable’s list of estrays, and other documents relating to the administration and the title of the manor, 1729-1913.

Records of the manors of Emlyn Iscych (Emlyn Is Cuch) and Dyffryn Breuan in Pembrokeshire, which had descended to the Pryses of Gogerddan by inheritance from the Lewes family of Abernantbychan, comprising chief rentals, 1742, 1793, 1853-1919; court books and court leet presentments, 1832-1918; accounts and receipts, 1646, 1843-1915; and letters, 1876-1895. The court leet was held at Boncath.

Papers of the Royal Agricultural Society of England, 1849-1919., and the Society’s show at Cardiff, 1919.

Original schedules of deeds and documents belonging to the Gogerddan estates, compiled in volumes and on loose sheets, 1739-1868; and modern schedules and research material [20th cent.], included here for convenience.

Papers of the Talybont and North Cardiganshire Agricultural Society, 1896-1919. They comprise a single series of show administration papers, namely a minute book, show schedules and balance sheet.

Papers deriving from the foundation and early years of the Welsh National Agricultural Society, based at Cambrian Chambers in Aberystwyth, 1904-1910. They comprise several files of loose letters and papers accumulated by its first secretary, Lewes Pryse of Gogerddan, relating to the purpose and formation of the Society, and to the organisation of the national agricultural show; and printed schedules of the shows held initially at Aberystwyth, 1903-1909, then at Llanelli, 1910.