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Title deeds relating to Much Wenlock, firstly those concerning the acquisition of the priory and manor, 1291, 1540-1714, 1833-(Watermark 1843); and secondly deeds relating to other properties of the Much Wenlock estate, 1321, 1536-1860.

Records of the manorial court of Much Wenlock, comprising a near-complete series of court leet presentments, 1786-1857; a small number of suit rolls, 1770-1787, 1823-1857 (with gaps); and miscellaneous manorial records, 1614, 1669-1677, 1821.

Much Wenlock estate administration papers, 1534-[1840x1860]; legal and arbitration papers, [post-1603]-1780; and official administration papers, [c. 1545]-1846.

Original, draft and copy marriage settlements, and other family settlements of the Wynn family of Gwydir, 1578-1681, of the Williams family of Chwaen Isaf and Llanforda, and their descendants the Williams Wynn family of Wynnstay, 1664-1859, together with the families who were related to them by marriage, namely Eyton of Watstay, 1499-1687, Thelwall of Plas y Ward, 1515-1708, Kyffin of Glascoed, 1546-1675, and Vaughan of Llwydiarth, 1569-1719, with related deeds and documents associated with disentailment and resettlement. Endorsements: Most of the documents are endorsed with notes of contents and several have original reference numbers allocated by the estate.

Wills, inventories and other probate records of Wynn of Gwydir and Williams-Wynn of Wynnstay, 1611-1906, and of the families who were related to them by marriage, namely Vaughan of Llwydiarth and Llangedwyn, Thelwall of Plas y Ward and Kyffin of Glascoed, 1584-1733.

Papers relating to several family and non-family trusts administered by and for Richard Gwynne, Sir John Wynn, Owen Vaughan and others, 1596, 1606, 1675, Sir Richard Wynn, 1630-1658, Sir John Wynn (2), 1665-1698, and Sir William Williams and Sir Watkin Williams Wynn, 1670-1786 . The family trusts here are specific and separate from those incorporated into the family settlements and wills (sections YA and YB). The types of documents involved in the trusts include deeds, wills, settlements, agreements and wardship papers.

Letters to John Cowper Powys, comprising correspondence from family members, friends and acquaintances, and publishers and agents.

Letters from John Cowper Powys to family members and friends, including the poet Huw Menai (Huw Owen Williams) and the poet and novelist Gamel Woolsey.

Literary papers of John Cowper Powys which include manuscript drafts and typescript copies of prose fiction, poetry and lecture notes. Some of the material comprises juvenilia composed while Powys was a pupil at Sherborne Preparatory School.

Miscellaneous items of or relating to John Cowper Powys, including a diary and address book, an United States immigration visa (1924), and details of honours conferred upon him.

Personal papers of the Rev. Charles Francis Powys, including botanical notebooks (juvenilia) and samples of hair taken from Powys family members.

Letters addressed to the Rev. Charles Francis Powys from his mother Amelia Powys, other family members and various other correspondents.

Papers relating to the administration of the estate of the Rev. Charles Francis Powys

Papers and other material of or relating to members of the Rev. Charles Francis Powys's family, in particular his brother Major Littleton Albert Powys, his father the Rev. Littleton Charles Powys and his mother Amelia (Emily) Powys.

Ecclesiastical and financial papers of the Reverend Charles Francis Powys, father of John Cowper Powys. The ecclesiastical papers mostly relate to Charles Francis Powys's accession to the livings of St Michael's Church, Shirley, Derbyshire and of St Catherine's Church, Montacute, Somerset, while the financial material comprises bank books and accounts.

Comprises Bala College papers, 1837-1931 (1-101), Bala College Library papers, 1854-1950 (102-240), miscellanea, 1799-[c.1902] (241-250), correspondence, 1891-1936 (251-2789), maps, plans etc., [c.1937] (2790-2802), and Coleg Clwyd papers, 1930-1963 (2803-2804).