Deeds mostly relating to Buckinghamshire. The collection also contains deeds relating to Derby, Gloucestershire, Kent, Northamptonshire and Somerset.
Dates
- Creation: 13th-18th cent.
Extent
443 shelfmarks
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Ch. Bucks. 882].
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Full range of shelfmarks:
MSS. Ch. Bucks. 882-1318; Derby 55-6; Gloucs. 168; Kent 433; Northants 49; Somerset 170
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 7353
Biographical / Historical
Thoresby Park was the home of the Pierrepont family, Earls Manvers.
Other Finding Aids
A full description is available in the Library. The Library also holds a modern calendar of the deeds (MS. Top. Bucks. c. 13).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
The deeds were purchased from Lord Manvers in 1942.
Subject
- Title
- Thoresby Park Deeds
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Emily Tarrant
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk