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A History of the County of Wiltshire
… the mid 19th century, 20 sometimes nominally with a court leet, but after c. 1720 there were few presentments under leet jurisdiction. 21 In 17756 41 was spent on poor relief, in the …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… and two constables for the parish, which has a distinct jurisdiction: the portreeve exercises magisterial authority … record formerly took place every three weeks; and a court-leet for the borough is still held annually, by the lord of …
A Topographical Dictionary of Wales
… It forms a part of the liberty of Ogmore, is within the jurisdiction of its coroner, and pays all fees and fealty to … of the house, and the place being exempted from all civil jurisdiction, rendered it an asylum for robbers and other …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… York YORK, a city and county of itself, having exclusive jurisdiction, and the head of a union, locally in the E. …