Collections for a history of Lincolnshire
MS. Gough Linc. 4
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Collections for a history of Lincolnshire
Shelfmark
MS. Gough Linc. 4
Summary
Collections for a history of Lincolnshire, divided by wapentakes and then places, but with insufficient indexes. The information is given for each place under about a dozen heads and is largely drawn from old records, such as lists of Knights' Fees. The collection is of considerable extent and value. At the end are a few notes by Gough.
Date
Written in about A.D. 1700
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper
Physical extent
694 pages
Custodial history
Owned by Robert Martin in 1710: possibly he wrote the book.
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Collection contents
Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire MSS.
Collections for a history of Lincolnshire
