Identity area
Reference code
JAA1
Title
Cemais – Llanwrin title deeds
Date(s)
- 1403-1736 (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Extent and medium
4 bundles, 3 envelopes
Context area
Name of creator
(1500-1948)
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Title deeds of houses and lands of the Mathafarn estate in the parishes of Cemais, Darowen and Llanbryn-mair, 1521-1736, Llandinam, Llangurig and Llanidloes, 1579-1730, Llanwnnog, 1616, and Llanwrin, 1403-1677. Many of the deeds record acquisitions and other transactions by the Pughe family of Mathafarn between 1561 and 1736. One file contains leases and assignments of the lordships of Arwystli and Cyfeiliog, as well as named properties within the lordships, 1568-1673. Some files refer to the Purcell family of Dinthill, Salop, the Meredith family of Glynceirig and the Jones family of Clegyrddwr, Llanbryn-mair
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged in alphabetical order of parish from Cemais to Llanwrin.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
- English
- Latin