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Title: Tracing land ownership 1700/1800's
Post by: tj100 on Tuesday 04 January 05 19:46 GMT (UK)

Does anybody have any pointers on how to trace the purchase or transfer and sale of land, in my case a farm in norfolk in the late 1700's?  ???

Title: Re: Tracing land ownership 1700/1800's
Post by: JillJ on Tuesday 04 January 05 20:17 GMT (UK)

I would try here:

http://www.landreg.gov.uk/

Jill

Title: Re: Tracing land ownership 1700/1800's
Post by: teddybear1843 on Tuesday 04 January 05 21:25 GMT (UK)

Hi

If you are looking in 1700-1800 the best place would be to start at the Tythe Map which is normally 1840ish or the Inclosure Maps & Awards which could be a bit earlier.  These NORMALLY give owners of land etc.  From there you can look through the Manor Court Books to see the land passing hands.

You say you are looking at Norfolk.  Well, depending where in Norfolk you are looking, you could be VERY lucky if it was part of an estate (such as Holkham) as their records are very good.

I live in Norfolk and I have been doing this sort of research for years so if you send me a PM with your interests I can look to see where you may be able to find out more.

It is a fascinating and much overlooked source of information. (Manor Courts etc.)

Teddybear

Title: Re: Tracing land ownership 1700/1800's
Post by: tj100 on Wednesday 05 January 05 10:58 GMT (UK)

The land registry office just points to a website house-detective.co.uk which in turn points to the national archives.

The Manorial records sound very interesting. The Archives say some including Norfolk are now online.

I've sent you a PM Teddybear. Thanks both of you.