Identity area
Reference code
PRCC 2
Title
Norwich Consistory Court Probate Records: Administrations
Date(s)
- 1516-1858 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
4 series
Context area
Name of creator
(11th century-)
Administrative history
The Consistory Court dealt with cases arising from the bishop’s and archdeacons’ visitations and other matters, such as dilapidations of church property and the misappropriation of church goods. The Bishop attended the court at first but over time his place was taken by his legal representative, the Chancellor of the Diocese.
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Typescript indexes available in the searchroom.
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Status
Catalogued