Weighton

Scope and Content

  • Parish Register Transcripts [Pec.Preb/Wei.PRT]. 1600-1812, with many gaps in the sequence. 4 boxes.
  • Court and Visitation papers [Pec.Preb/Wei 1]. 1673-1742. 10 items. Excommunications and penances.

Administrative / Biographical History

The prebendal jurisdiction extended over Market Weighton and Shiptonthorpe, in the East Riding of Yorkshire.

Other Finding Aids

A summary list of the Parish Register Transcripts is available at the Borthwick Institute.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Bundles of parchment and paper.