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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D2427
TitleFerrers Family of Walton-on-Trent
Date1459-1769
DescriptionRobert de Ferrers was made Earl of Derby in 1139 and the title Earl of Derby was used alternatively with Earl de Ferrers. The family held lands in Darley, Walton on Trent, Chartley (Staffordshire) and elsewhere. This small collection of documents (relating particularly to Walton on Trent) consists of items which were all worn, damaged and defective. Despite extensive conservation treatment much information has been lost. For other references to the Ferrers family see the personal name index, catalogue D1233 and collections held by the Record Office for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland
LevelFonds
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
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Archive CreatorFerrers Family of Walton-on-Trent
Custodial HistoryThese items were purchased by Derbyshire Record Office in 1981. . This list was added to the online catalogue as part of the FindersKeepers project, with the help of Elissa Rowe.
Organisation Sub-TypeFamily and estate
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Place (click for further details)Type
Walton on Trent 
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