Abstract
These remarkable Court of Sewers records open a window on communities of the Gloucestershire Levels between 1583 and 1642, and their struggles against encroachments from the sea in a changing political climate. They touch all walks of life from the peasantry to the county’s elite. The extraordinary detail they contain about people and places make them a valuable resource for family and local historians. They are almost unique in their survival, and of national significance.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Bristol |
| Publisher | Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society |
| Number of pages | 447 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-913735-00-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 3 Sep 2020 |
Publication series
| Name | Gloucestershire Record Series |
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| Publisher | The Bristol & Gloucestershire Archaeological Society |
| Volume | 35 |
Cite this
Hewlett, R. (2020). The Gloucestershire Court of Sewers 1583-1642. (Gloucestershire Record Series; Vol. 35). Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society. https://www.bgas.org.uk/publications/bookblurb.php?volume=35