Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1332-1890 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
17 bundles, 5 envelopes, 1 loose item
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Title deeds for houses and burgages in the town of Aberystwyth, some of which mention street names still in existence and others which have changed or disappeared, 1332-1890. Many of the deeds refer to familiar landmarks in the town, such as the river Rheidol, the bridge and the castle. It is clear that several of the properties were acquired by Sir Richard Pryse (elder and younger) in the first half of the seventeenth century and leased by their successors over the next two centuries. Other prominent Aberystwyth families are named: Vachan (Vaughan), Phillips, Glays (Glais), Voya, Rogers, and Davies of Crigie. Witnesses to the early deeds include the constables and stewards of Aberystwyth castle, the coroner, bailiffs, mayor and other town officials. Two files concern a piece of land near the castle called the Conigree or Trwyngwningen and refer to the herring mise.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged chronologically by and within each file.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
- Latin
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
The deeds in this section refer specifically to the town of Aberystwyth, which was sometimes called the town of Llanbadarn Fawr in the early deeds. For that reason, readers are advised also to examine the files for Llanbadarn Fawr.
Note
File titles are based on contents.