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Accounts of Revenues from Land in Berkshire within the Jurisdiction of the Court of Augmentations

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Accounts of revenues from land in Berkshire within the jurisdiction of the Court of Augmentations, 1547-8.

Dates

  • Creation: 1547-8

Extent

2 shelfmarks : Rolls

Language of Materials

  • Latin

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MSS. Rolls Berks. 9].

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MSS. Rolls Berks. 9-10

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 12769

Biographical / Historical

The Court of Augmentations was established in 1536 to deal with the confiscation of monastic lands; in 1542 it was amalgamated with the Court of General Surveyors (which had handled cases of confiscation as a result of the treason). Both courts were absorbed into the Exchequer in 1553.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought by the Library, Hodgson's, 19 Apr. 1923, lot 552.

Title
Accounts of Revenues from Land in Berkshire within the Jurisdiction of the Court of Augmentations
Status
Published
Author
Susan Thomas
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