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Date(s)
- [17 cent.]-[20 cent.]. (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
39 volumes.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
William Martial Myddelton (1852-1929) was a descendant of the Myddeltons of Gwaynynog, Denbighshire (refer to p. 56 of his Pedigree of the Family of Myddelton of Gwaynynog, Garthgynan and Llansannan ... (privately printed, 1910)). He was editor of Chirk Castle Accounts, A.D. 1605-1666 (privately printed, 1908) and Chirk Castle Accounts (Continued), A.D. 1666-1753 (privately printed, 1931).
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
NLW MSS 6363-6393; William Martial Myddelton; Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire; Donation; 1929
NLW MSS 6394-6401; Unnamed seller; Purchase; 1929
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This collection consists mainly of Chirk Castle and Chirk Castle Estate account books, rentals, etc.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 6363-6401.
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.
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Language and script notes
English.
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Note
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This description follows NLW guidelines based on ISAD(G) Second Edition; AACR2; and LCSH.
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Language(s)
- English