Allocation of papers accepted in lieu of tax

20 Mar 2015 02:51 PM

The family and estate papers of the Chester family of Chicheley (12th-20th centuries) has been accepted in lieu of tax by the government.

Notable material includes:

• architectural drawings of Chicheley Hall attributed to Francis Smith of Warwick
• two series of medieval deeds dating from c1135
• 17th and 18th century household accounts
• the shrieval papers of Henry Chester, including letters from the Privy Council concerning the collection of Ship Money, 1636-1640

Any library, record office or similar institution in the United Kingdom interested in being allocated the papers should contact:

James Travers, Casework Manager, Archives Sector Development, The National Archives, Ruskin Avenue, Kew TW9 4DU

Alternatively email: asd@nationalarchives.gov.uk.

Applications for allocation of this material must be received in writing at the same address by 1 May 2015.