Copies of Cupar Sheriff Court Books, 1563-1576.
- Reference:GB 227 ms5560
- Dates of Creation:1563-1576
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:7 volumes . Binding: cloth and boards. Paper: 17.6x22.6cm approx.
Scope and Content
20th century transcript in seven volumes by William Croft Dickinson of the Sheriff Court Books for Cupar, Fife.
Volume I: (In 2 books - a and b): 29 January 1563 - 12 March 1564.
Volume II: (In 3 books - a, b and c): 29 April 1575 - 26 November 1575.
Volume III: (In 2 books - a and b): 30 November 1575 - 18 August 1576.
Administrative / Biographical History
Sheriff Courts tried local criminal cases such as theft and assault; the sheriff might be assisted by a jury.
Arrangement
Chronological order
Access Information
By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.
Acquisition Information
Presented by William Croft Dickinson, 13 June 1963.
Note
Originally accessioned as ms141-ms147, subsequently divided between msDA890.C98D4 and ms5560-ms5563. Reunited under one ms number (ms5560) for all seven volumes, 1 August 1996.
Other Finding Aids
Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.
Archivist's Note
Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database
Conditions Governing Use
Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Keeper of Manuscripts. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.
Accruals
None
Subjects
Geographical Names