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Court Books and Court Rolls
This section provides a gallery of different elements of manor court books and court rolls, with examples from around Cumbria. Each image is accompanied by a commentary, with a transcript and/or translation where necessary.
| Court roll | An extended example of a court roll, including preamble, jury and presentments. |
| Preamble Call list Jury Admittances and surrenders Presentments Orders Appointment of officers Pleas Amercements |
Extracts from a range of court books and court rolls, each concentrating on a different element. |
| Interpreting the record of a manor court | Advice on how to interpret the constituent elements of a typical manor court book and/or court roll, including the preamble, jury, call list and general court business. |
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