William Burnel, Burnell landholder at Acton Burnell
Dates: Held before 1247
Biography
A Burnell landholder who held part of Acton Burnell under Thomas Corbet and was succeeded in 1247 by a son of the same name.
Notes / Sources
The source distinguishes this William from his son, who later suffered outlawry.
Research sources:
- R. C. Purton, “The Manor of Acton Burnell,” Shropshire Archaeological and Historical Society Transactions, 3rd series, vol. 47 (1933), p. 49; J. D. Eyton, Antiquities of Shropshire, vol. 6, Acton Burnell section. — https://shropshirearchaeologyhistory.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/shropshire-transactions-vol.-47-part-1.pdf
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