Survey of leaseholders on the manor of Old Stratford, c. 1603. Page 1

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Date:5th of September 1614

Description:In 1603, a survey was made of leaseholders of land owned by the Corporation. This survey was retrieved by the town clerk from the Corporation archives in 1614 when a dispute arose over an attempt to enclose some of the lands which these tenants held. He used it for making notes.

Shakespeare Birthplace Trust reference: BRU 15/1/94


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1560s
John Shakespeare, High Bailiff of Stratford-upon-Avon, 1569
John Shakespeare, High Bailiff of Stratford-upon-Avon, 1569

Minutes of a meeting of the Stratford Corporation, 7 September 1569: 'Mr John Shakysper ...

1590s
'Mr Shaxsper' sells stone to the Stratford Corporation, 1597/8 - detail
'Mr Shaxsper' sells stone to the Stratford Corporation, 1597/8 - detail

Entry in the chamberlains' accounts submitted to the Stratford Corporation for the ...

1610s
Thomas Greene's note of Shakespeare's freehold lands in Old Stratford, 5 September 1614. Page 1
Thomas Greene's note of Shakespeare's freehold lands in Old Stratford, 5 September 1614. Page 1

In 1602, Shakespeare bought 107 acres in Old Stratford, Bishopton and Welcombe. ...

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Donor ref:BRU 15/1/94 (21/10159)

Source: The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust - Record Office

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