Research by Mrs Miriam Scott (MA, Oxon.) into Sir William Meredith (died 1605) and his family. The Merediths were a prominent early modern Kentish family who owned Leeds Abbey in Leeds, Kent, from the late 16th to mid-18th century.
The research includes information regarding the history of Leeds Abbey, the families of Sir William Meredith's children (including the Cottington and Wyche families), as well as his connection to family in Denbighshire, North Wales.
The collection is comprised of handwritten and digital research notes, a card index of people who lived at, or were associated with, Leeds Abbey, copies of portraits, images and photographs, and photocopies from published works.
Collection in brief
Contents: 13 folders, 1 card index, digital files (83.6MB).
Period: 1998-2009