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Ystadau EstatesWelsh estate archives
Historical manuscripts from noble Welsh families: deeds, leases, letters and legal papers.
What's in an estate archive
Estate records open a window on the lives of Wales' noble families and their communities. Spanning centuries, they reveal the social, economic and political networks that shaped Welsh society.
Land transactions that name the parties, places and dates.
Letters between family members and their circle.
Wills, bonds, mortgages and arbitration awards.
How the estate and its land were run.
Choose an estate archive
How to search the archives
- Choose an estateEach card shows the family, location and date range.
- Search by name or placeSearch the titles and descriptions of every record in the archive.
- Narrow it downFilter by document type, century or location.
- Note the referenceEach record shows its archive reference so you can cite it.
Which families are covered
From the great houses of North Wales to the border estates that straddled Welsh and English territories, these archives preserve the stories of families like the Trevors of Brynkinalt, the Myddeltons of Chirk Castle, and many others who played crucial roles in Welsh history.
How the archives were prepared
Each estate archive has been digitised and catalogued, so you can explore the genealogical connections, land transactions and historical events that defined these Welsh lineages.