Catalogue description IPSWICH (SUFF.)

This record is held by Berkeley Castle Muniments

Details of BCM/D/7/7
Reference: BCM/D/7/7
Title: IPSWICH (SUFF.)
Held by: Berkeley Castle Muniments, not available at The National Archives
Language: English
Administrative / biographical background:

The Bigods were closely connected with Ipswich, and Earl Roger (d. 1221) was instrumental in acquiring for the town its first charter of liberties in 1200. [GEC ix. 588] Later earls, Roger (d. 1270) and Roger (d. 1306), held a house and a quay in the town.

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