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The records comprise court leet of the borough of Pool, 1655-1846 (MA 1827-1963), quarter sessions of the town and liberty of Pool, 1672-1721 (MA 1964-1984), and the court of record (or sessions or small courts) of the borough of Pool, 1663-1742 (MA 1985-1990).

The court leet presentments scheduled below comprise fifty-six bundles, plus two court books of the Barony of Kemes (1825-40; 1860-1885), and one court book of the corporation of Newport (1812-21). The bundles, in addition to the 'Presentments' at the Easter, Michaelmas, and the adjourned Leets (if any) in each year conveyed, also include 'Rolls of the Suitors' (with indications of the defaulters) to the Leets of the several manors, together with subsidiary documents, such as the Steward's warrants and precepts, &c., to the bailiffs of the manors and to the petty constables of the parishes in connection with the summoning of, and the execution of the work of the court. Throughout the names of the Court officials (Steward, Recorder, and Affeerers or Moderators), the Jurors summoned and sworn, are given. 'Rolls of Suitors' appear regularly up to about the last quarter of the eighteenth century-(at least so in the Barony of Kemes series-the only series yet examined in detail). Occasional stray 'Court Baron' proceedings and 'Estreat' particulars occur here and there; these on a detailed examination of the various bundles may be extracted and placed in the 'Court Roll' and 'Estreat' categories. The records are distributed among the various manors of the Barony and its members as under:. Barony of Kemes (from 1741-1885). Includes some presentments for Eglwswrw, Bayvill and Crigie, Moylgrove, Little Newcastle, Clawddcerrig and Llanfyrnach for years 1825-1840, and 1865-1885. 7 bundles and 2 Court Books. Manor of Eglwyswrw (1723-1854) 5 bundles [and 2 Court Books.]. Manor of Bayvill and Crigie (1660-1854) 7 bundles [and 2 Court Books.]. Manor of Moylgrove (1716-1854) 7 bundles [and 2 Court Books.]. Manor of Little Newcastle (1741-1854) 4 bundles [and 2 Court Books.]. Manor of Clawddcerrig (1777-1826) 4 bundles [and 2 Court Books.]. Manor of Llanfyrnach (1756-1854) 6 bundles [and 2 Court Books.]. The Town of Newport (1742-1853) 8 bundles [and 2 Court Books.]. Also. The manor of Llandilo Abercowyn (1818-1847) 1 bundle. Addenda. Charge to the Grand Jury at the Court Leet of the Barony (17th and 18th century). 3 documents.

Papers relating to two legal actions relating to the Breconshire estate.

The audit books are the annual settled accounts between the agent and the landowner, including the rental account. Most estates simply call these accounts rentals.

Deeds and related papers relating to the purchase and sale of property in Newport. Many of the deeds relate to the conveyance of leasehold Tredegar properties, although some relate to purchases and exchanges of freehold properties.

Ruperra Castle household accounts, 1715-1724 (ADR /1), repairs accounts, 1784-1791, 1916-1922 (ADR /2-3), and inventory, 1929 (ADR /4)

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The series contains records relating to repairs and improvements to agricultural and town properties in Monmouthshire and Glamorgan, including new roads and sewers in Newport and Cardiff.

Various records relating to the employment of estate staff.

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.