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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• Research Guidance module to assist with the dating of historical documents 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: 

• 
  [Cambridge English Renaissance Electronic Service]
• 
  [The National Archives, in partnership with the School of Library, Archive and Information Studies (SLAIS), University College London]
• 
  [Dave Postles, Marc Fitch Research Fellow, University of Leicester, England.]

 

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