Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1381, 1415, 1449-1908 (predominantly 1449-1856) / (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
0.114 cubic metres (4 boxes)
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The Heatons of Plas Heaton were a branch of the Hetons of Heton, Lancashire, and first came to Wales as soldiers in the late 13th century when they were given lands at Lleweni Green, Denbighshire, by Edward I. They married into several important local families, including the Myddeltons of Gwaenynog, the Griffiths of Garn, the Wynnes of Voelas and the Lloyds of Foxhall, thus acquiring further estates in Denbighshire.
In the 18th century the Heatons became lords of the Manor of Wareham, Norfolk, following the marriage of John Heaton (1696-1779) with Martha, only daughter of Christopher Adamson of Wareham, Hall, but they continued to reside in the Denbigh area. John Heaton (1787-1855) moved from Plas Heaton near Denbigh to Plas Newydd in the parish of Henllan, and renamed the house Plas Heaton. He was chairman of the Committee of Visitors of the North Wales Lunatic Assylum. His successor was his eldest son, John Richard Heaton (1816-1885) who died without issue, the estate passing to his brother, Hugh Edward Heaton (1821-1891). The estate then descended in the male line until Wilfred John Heaton who died without issue in 1965.
In the 18 cent. the Heatons became Lords of the Manor of Wareham, Norfolk, by the marriage of John Heaton (1696-1779) with Martha, only daughter of Christopher Adamson of Wareham Hall, but the family still resided in Denbighshire. John Heaton (1787-1855) was the first to be described as of Plas Heaton, Plas Heaton being purchased in 1805-1806, along with 1,342 acres of land. John Heaton (1787-1855) was Chairman of the Committee of Visitors of the North Wales Lunatic Asylum. His successor was his eldest son, John Richard Heaton (1816-1885) who died without issue, the estate passing to his brother, Hugh Edward Heaton (1821-1891). The estate then descended in the male line until Wilfred John Heaton (1890-1965), who died without issue.
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Deposited by W. J. Heaton of Plas Heaton in 1948.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Family and estate papers of the Heaton family of Plas Heaton, comprising mainly of deeds, 1381-1908, relating to estates in Denbighshire, Flintshire, Norfolk and the city of Chester.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Action: All records deposited at NLW have been retained..
Accruals
Accruals are not expected.
System of arrangement
The deeds and documents have been arranged chronologically.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply.
Language of material
- English
- Latin
Script of material
Language and script notes
English, Latin.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Hard copies of the catalogue are available at NLW and HMC (now part of TNA).
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title supplied from contents of fonds.
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
GEAC system control number
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Plas Heaton Estate (Wales) -- Archives (Subject)
- Plas Heaton Estate (Wales) (Subject)
- Heaton family, of Plas Heaton -- Archives. (Subject)
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
This description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) Second Edition; AACR2; and LCSH
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
August 2001
Language(s)
- English
Script(s)
Sources
Archivist's note
Compiled by Stephen Benham.
Archivist's note
The following sources were used in the compilation of this record: Lloyd, J. Y. W., The History of Powys Fadog (London, 6 vols, 1881-87), vol. vi; Fletcher, Allan, 'Plas Heaton and the Heatons in the Nineteenth Century', Denbighshire Historical Society Transactions, vol. 45 (1996); Denbighshire Record Office, Schedule of Plas Heaton MSS;