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Title
Date(s)
- [1600x1899], 1607-1977 (Creation)
Level of description
Sub-sub-fonds
Extent and medium
127 bundles, 22 envelopes, 6 envelopes, 6 loose items, 64 other files (size not specified)
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Name of creator
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Title deeds and other associated documents concerning properties belonging to the Owen and Ormsby Gore families of Brogyntyn in Salop (Shropshire), 1607-1939, Montgomeryshire, 1647-1902, Merioneth, 1706-1961, Caernarfonshire, 1813-1924, Denbighshire, 1844-1898, Flintshire, 1870-1897, London, 1795-1895, Ireland, 1665-1920, and miscellaneous locations, [1600x1899], 1729-1977. The deeds reflect the consolidation of the Brogyntyn home estates in and around Oswestry and Selatyn, the development of the brick-making industry in Shropshire, the leasing of mines and quarries under mountain farms in Merioneth and Caernarfonshire, and building developments in the popular resorts of Borth-y-gest, Cricieth and Portmadoc. Most of the purchases were made by the Brogyntyn trustees in accordance with the terms of family wills and settlements, particularly those of 1815, 1844 and 1881. Consequently many of the files contain official reports, orders, etc. issued by the High Court of Chancery in connection with the purchases; these are not described at file level unless deemed to be especially significant. Some deeds record sales of parts of the Ormsby Gore family estates for the purposes of water supply, cemeteries, chapels and schools, and for the schemes of the Irish Land Commission
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged into nine groups of deeds, namely Salop, Montgomeryshire, Merioneth, Caernarfonshire, Denbighshire, Flintshire, London, Ireland and miscellaneous.
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Conditions governing access
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Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply
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Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Outer wrappers dirty; some are damaged
Finding aids
Generated finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Most of the deeds are endorsed with dates and notes of contents. Many are endorsed with receipts for purchase money, engrossments, solicitors’ memos and instructions. Some have original numbers allocated by the Brogyntyn estate or by the Longueville office.
Note
Many of the deed bundles include maps or plans.
Note
File titles are based on content but incorporate as much of the original title as necessary.