Sheffield and Its Environs 13th to the 17th Century: A Descriptive Catalogue of Land Charters and Other Documents Forming the Brooke Taylor Collection
1922
Sheffield and Its Environs 13th to the 17th Century: A Descriptive Catalogue of Land Charters and Other Documents Forming the Brooke Taylor Collection
1922
A historical account published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1922. The book offers an extensive descriptive catalogue of land charters and documents pertaining to Sheffield's outlying districts, spanning several centuries from the 13th to the 17th century. It serves as both a resource for historians and a detailed exploration of the local history and genealogy related to the region’s historical land ownership and governance. The content of the book is primarily focused on documenting various charters, deeds, and genealogies found within the Brooke Taylor Collection, which provide insight into the social, political, and economic conditions of Sheffield and its neighboring areas during the medieval period. Hall meticulously presents a series of charters, including specifics about land grants, ownership rights, and the cultural significance of various locations mentioned in historical context, such as Hawksyard. He also includes genealogical information, showcasing the connections between prominent families in the region, and reflects on the evolving landscape of land use and legal documentation in historical England. Overall, the book serves as a crucial reference for anyone seeking to understand the deep historical roots of Sheffield’s social fabric and landscape.
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The compiler and author of this descriptive catalogue, an Hon. M.A. (Sheffield) F.R.Hist.S. He is a dedicated local historian who has systematically catalogued historical documents relating to Sheffield and its environs.
Owner of the Brooke Taylor Collection of historical documents. He granted Hall permission to search his chambers in Bakewell Town Hall for pre-reformation land charters and court rolls.
Duke of Lancaster, fourth son of King Edward III, central figure in the Hawksyard tradition. According to the documents, he allegedly granted Hawksyard to Sir Edward Mundy in 1399 after a hawking expedition.
Knight of Markeaton, Derbyshire, allegedly received Hawksyard from John of Gaunt. His family held the property for generations until selling it in 1568.
About Sheffield and Its Environs 13th to the 17th Century: A Descriptive Catalogue of Land Charters and Other Documents Forming the Brooke Taylor Collection
Chapter Summaries
- Preface
- Hall thanks his collaborators and explains the importance of systematically searching for and cataloguing historical documents. He emphasizes how understanding local history makes communities more meaningful to their inhabitants.
- I-XVI
- Detailed abstracts of sixteen historical documents from the 13th-17th centuries, including land charters, grants, and legal agreements relating to various properties around Sheffield. Each entry provides Latin or English transcriptions with historical context and genealogical information.
- Appendix
- Hall's detailed analysis of the Hawksyard property and its alleged connection to John of Gaunt. He examines two key documents from 1399 and 1568, ultimately concluding that the earlier deed is likely a 16th-century fabrication created to establish legal title to the property.
Key Themes
- Historical Authentication
- The work grapples with determining the authenticity of historical documents, particularly the suspicious 1399 John of Gaunt deed with its impossible dates and anachronistic elements.
- Land Ownership and Legal Title
- The catalogue explores the complex evolution of land ownership through feudal systems, examining how properties passed through generations and the legal mechanisms that governed such transfers.
- Preservation of Local History
- Hall emphasizes the importance of systematically collecting and cataloguing historical documents to preserve local heritage and make communities more meaningful to their inhabitants.
Characters
- T. Walter Hall(protagonist)
- The compiler and author of this descriptive catalogue, an Hon. M.A. (Sheffield) F.R.Hist.S. He is a dedicated local historian who has systematically catalogued historical documents relating to Sheffield and its environs.
- Colonel H. Brooke Taylor(major)
- Owner of the Brooke Taylor Collection of historical documents. He granted Hall permission to search his chambers in Bakewell Town Hall for pre-reformation land charters and court rolls.
- John of Gaunt(major)
- Duke of Lancaster, fourth son of King Edward III, central figure in the Hawksyard tradition. According to the documents, he allegedly granted Hawksyard to Sir Edward Mundy in 1399 after a hawking expedition.
- Sir Edward Mundy(major)
- Knight of Markeaton, Derbyshire, allegedly received Hawksyard from John of Gaunt. His family held the property for generations until selling it in 1568.
- Vincent Munday(major)
- Esquire of Marketon, descendant of Sir Edward Mundy. He sold Hawksyard to John Weston in 1568 for £300, ending the Mundy family's ownership of the property.
- Robert Shirley(minor)
- Current owner of Waterhouse Farm near Longnor and holder of Hawksyard property. He provided Hall with access to examine title deeds and visit the ancestral home.
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