Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1499-1906. (Creation)
Level of description
Sub-sub-fonds
Extent and medium
1 box, 37 bundles, 3 envelopes, 6 single items, 2 outsize folders.
Context area
Name of creator
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Family settlements, 1499-1859, probate records, 1584-1906, and documents deriving from the administration of trusts, 1596-1786, involving the families of Wynn of Gwydir (incorporating Eyton of Watstay) and Williams Wynn of Wynnstay, and the families to whom they were related by marriage, mainly Vaughan of Llwydiarth and Llangedwyn, Kyffin of Glascoed and Thelwall of Plas y Ward.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Arranged into three groups comprising family settlements, probate records and trusts.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Mainly English, some Latin.
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
Many of the settlements and wills bear seals of private individuals or of the relevant courts. It is intended that the more significant of these will be noted separately in the future.
Note
Preferred citation: Y.