The Edwardian Inventories for the City and County of Exeter (Classic Reprint): Transcribed From the Original Documents in the Guildhall, Exeter: ... in the Guildhall, Exeter (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the Edwardian inventories that documented Exeter’s church goods from the 16th century.

This scholarly edition collects transcripts of parish lists, vestments, plate, and ornaments from Exeter’s Guildhall records, offering a window into how churches were audited during the Reformation era.

Presented with careful transcription and notes, the volume preserves original spellings and abbreviations while guiding readers through the historical context of the spoliation and its impact on ecclesiastical furnishings. It compiles Interrogatories, inventories, and churchwardens’ lists, highlighting how parishes attempted to account for every item of value.

• Transcriptions of primary documents from 1536 to 1553, centered on Exeter’s city and county inventories.
• Valuations of plate, vestments, chalices, bells, and other church goods, with notes on provenance and handling.
• Introduction and historical context explaining the wider drive to inventory and seize church property.
• Contextual notes that help readers understand the administration and local responses of the period.

Ideal for readers of English church history, material culture, and archival studies who want direct access to mid‑16th‑century records and their interpretation.

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