Identity area
Reference code
JAA
Title
Montgomeryshire title deeds
Date(s)
- 1403-1736 (Creation)
Level of description
Sub-sub-sub-fonds
Extent and medium
19 bundles, 7 envelopes, 1 folder
Context area
Name of creator
(1500-1948)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Title deeds of houses and lands belonging to the Pughe family of Mathafarn, mainly in the parishes of Cemais, Darowen Llanbryn-mair, Llanwrin, Machynlleth and Penegoes in Montgomeryshire, 1403-1736. The deeds record the Pughes’ possession, under a crown lease, of the lordships of Arwystli and Cyfeiliog, as well as the names of properties within those lordships, 1568-1673.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged in alphabetical order of parish. Some series and files contain combinations of one or more parishes.