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A History of the County of Oxford
… its fairs were increased in duration, 89 and in 1322 the 'bailiffs and good men of Woodstock' received a murage grant … regularly thereafter, 92 and in 1402 the mayor and bailiffs forfeited 5 of felons' goods for allowing an escape. …
A History of the County of Oxford
… a member; it was administered variously by farmers, by the bailiffs of Woodstock manor, or by the stewards of courtiers …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… the burgesses to choose their own magistrates, called bailiffs, who were authorized to hold a court of hustings, …
A History of the County of Oxford
… later 19th century the house was usually occupied by farm bailiffs and labourers, and in the earlier 20th century was …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… itself, and appointed two sheriffs, in lieu of the three bailiffs that previously formed a part of the corporation; he … the mayor with the title of Lord, and in lieu of the three bailiffs, appointed two sheriffs. Charters were subsequently …