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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D315
TitleLeeke family, Barons Deincourt
Date[1639]
DescriptionRoyal pardon
Extent1 item
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorLeeke family, Barons Deincourt
Administrative HistoryFrancis Leeke, 1st Earl of Scarsdale (1581-1655) was the son of Sir Francis Leke (d 1626). His father was created a baronet in 1611 and became Baron Deincourt of Sutton in 1624. The family's seat was Sutton Scarsdale Hall.

In the Civil War, Leeke was a Royalist; his house was besieged by Sir John Gell and he lost two sons at the Battle of Lansdowne. He was created Earl of Scarsdale in 1645.
Custodial HistoryThis document, of unknown origin, was donated to the Record Office in March 1965.
ArrangementThis collection contains only one item and is therefore not arranged.
Organisation Sub-TypeFamily and estate
Related MaterialFor other records of the Leeke family, see D1005, D1649, D2314 etc

For other records of the Frecheville family, see D448, D439, D918.
Archivist NoteThis catalogue was amended to comply with ISAD(G) by SC 12 September 2025.

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