Final Concords of the County of Lancaster, From the Original Chirographs, or Feet of Fines Preserved in the Public Record Office, London, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Farrer, William

 
9781333791100: Final Concords of the County of Lancaster, From the Original Chirographs, or Feet of Fines Preserved in the Public Record Office, London, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Medieval land records come alive in authentic final concords from Edward II and Edward III. This edition presents the early 14th century’s land deals and feudal disputes in clear, readable form, helping readers trace how property, power, and legal process shaped Lancashire.

The book gathers final concords from 1307 to 1377, showing how estates were transferred, held, and defended in Westminster and county courts. It includes notes on the estates involved, the parties, and the outcomes, offering a vivid glimpse of daily life, law, and social structure in medieval England.



Edited by William Farrer, this volume continues a scholarly project of making original records accessible. It presents translations and transcriptions with context so readers can follow the sequence of cases and the evolution of landholding practices over time.




  • Concrete examples of feoffments, dowers, and manors from the era

  • Insights into how final concords formalized land ownership

  • Context on the social and legal backdrop of Edward II and Edward III’s reigns



Ideal for researchers, students, and history enthusiasts who want to see how medieval land law operated in real cases.

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