Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- [post-1290], 1344-1820. (Creation)
Level of description
Sub-sub-sub-fonds
Extent and medium
2 original deed boxes, 65 bundles, 9 envelopes, 1 outsize folder, 2 loose items.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Llanforda estate was purchased by Sir William Williams from Edward Lloyd in 1675/6, thus adding to the properties in Oswestry which he had already acquired with the Glascoed estate upon his marriage. This group also incorporates properties in Baschurch and Stanwardine, and the Llwyn-y-maen estate.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Title deeds relating to properties in Salop or Shropshire, lying in the parishes of Baschurch and Ellesmere, 1356-1778; Llansilin (Sychdyn), 1489-1720; Llanyblodwel and Melverley, 1618-1710; the town and parish of Oswestry, [post-1290]-1790; Oswestry (Cynhinion), 1344-1808; Oswestry (Llanforda, Maesbury, Morton, Pentre’r-gaer, Ruyton, Sweeney and Weston Cotton), 1420-1784; Oswestry (Trefarclawdd), 1379-1810; Oswestry (Treflach), 1571-1782; Oswestry and Llansilin (Trefonnen, etc., estate of Richard Edwards), 1416-1820; Oswestry, Selatyn (Brogyntyn) and Whittington, 1435-1735; miscellaneous Oswestry townships, 1391-1684; and Weston Rhyn in the parish of St Martin’s, 1456-1809.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Alphabetical order of parish. Oswestry has been divided into several series due to the large numbers of documents.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Latin, English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
The deeds originating from the Glascoed estate are often endorsed with detailed descriptions of their contents.
Note
Preferred citation: DL.