Supporting resources

Users of manorial records may find the following resources helpful:

Research Guidance module to assist with the dating of historical documents
Depending on the period when they were produced, manorial records can be dated in a number of different ways. This skills module will help users to decipher the different date formats
Research Guidance module relating to maps and plans
Many maps are found in manorial collections. This skills module will help users to decipher maps and plans
Research Guidance module 'Deeds in Depth'
See the section 'Copyhold land' for detailed information about title deeds relating to manorial land

Palaeography and diplomatic skills

There are several high-quality web sites providing skills in palaeography (the study of old handwriting) and diplomatic (the physical make-up and contents of old documents). Users may find the following useful:

English Handwriting 1500-1700: an online course
[Cambridge English Renaissance Electronic Service]
Palaeography: reading old handwriting 1500 - 1800
[The National Archives, in partnership with the School of Library, Archive and Information Studies (SLAIS), University College London]
Medieval and Early Modern Palaeography
[Dave Postles, Marc Fitch Research Fellow, University of Leicester, England.]

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