Archive of successive rectors of Holdgate, late 17th-early 19th century, including:
- (fols. 5-13) notes on the history of the rectory, 17th century;
- (fols. 14-58) depositions in law suits, with related papers, 1603-1737;
- (fols. 59-88) papers of Stephen Lewis relating to tithes, 1704-1728;
- (fols. 89-102) letters of orders and of institution of Samuel Fowler, 1729-1750, and of James Pratchet, 1754-1775.
Dates
- late 17th-early 19th century
Extent
109 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. Salop. c. 6, fols. 1-2]
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Shelfmark:
MS. Top. Salop. c. 6
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 18331
Abstract
Archive of successive rectors of Holdgate, late 17th-early 19th century.
Biographical / Historical
The rectors of Holdgate, Shropshire.
Other Finding Aids
M. Clapinson and T.D. Rogers, Summary Catalogue of Post-Medieval Western Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Acquisitions 1916-1975. (Oxford, 1991), vol. II, no. 55190.
Custodial History
Owned by Henrietta Cresswell (letter, fols. 1-2).
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Miss C. M. Cresswell, 1927.
- 17th century
- 18th century
- 19th century
- Fowler | Samuel | fl. 1729-1750 | rector of Holdgate
- Lewis | Stephen | fl. 1704-1728 | rector of Holdgate
- Local history
- Local taxation
- Parishes -- England
- Pratchet | James | fl. 1754-1775 | rector of Holdgate
- Rectors of Holdgate, Shropshire
- Shropshire (England)
- Title
- Catalogue of the archive of successive rectors of Holdgate
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Pauline Soum-Paris
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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Weston Library
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specialcollections.enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk