MANORIAL HERITAGE REGISTRY CONVEYANCE & DESCENT HISTORY ============================================================================ ABDON MANOR Public record: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_manor=abdon-manor Exported: 15 October 2026, 21:05 GMT+0000 Recorded historical holders: 34 Location: Abdon, Shropshire SUCCESSION REGISTER | EARLIEST RECORDED TO PRESENT ============================================================================ Relationships below reproduce saved published paths; unrecorded routes are not inferred. 1. Uluuin | before 1066 - 1066 Transfer: Pre-Conquest recorded holder Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=uluuin-4552 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 2. Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Norman baron and lord of Arundel, Norman magnate | 1086 - 1086 Transfer: Norman superior lordship recorded at Domesday Holding arrangement: Other / overlord / Co-holders: William FitzAlan and the FitzAlan lords Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-montgomery-earl-of-shrewsbury-4553 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 3. Rainald the Sheriff | 1086 - after 1086 Transfer: Domesday tenure under Earl Roger Holding arrangement: tenant under Earl Roger Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rainald-the-sheriff-4554 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 4. Azo | 1086 - after 1086 Transfer: Domesday undert tenancy under Rainald the Sheriff Holding arrangement: Other / undertenant Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=azo-probably-azo-bigot-4555 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 5. William FitzAlan and the FitzAlan lords, Lord of the FitzAlan honour, 12th Earl of Arundel, English nobleman and courtier, Baron of Clun, Baron of Oswestry | 1155 - after 1165 Transfer: Superior lordship passed into the FitzAlan honour Holding arrangement: Other / overlord / Co-holders: Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-fitzalan-4556 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 6. Sir John le Strange, Lord of Knockin, associated in the record with Hunstanton, escheator for the Duchy of Lancaster in the sixth and seventh years of Henry IV, and chief justice of the King's Palace | by 1165 - after 1255 Transfer: Held Abdon of the FitzAlan barony Holding arrangement: Other / mesne lord Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-le-strange-4557 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 7. Geoffrey de Ledwyche and the Ledwyche family | 1226 - 1284 Transfer: Held Abdon under John le Strange Holding arrangement: Other / undertenants Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=geoffrey-de-ledwyche-4558 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 8. Bishop Robert Burnell, Bishop of Bath and Wells, Lord Chancellor | late 13th century - 1292 Transfer: Abdon became part of the Burnell estates Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-burnell-4559 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 9. Sir Philip Burnell | 1292 - 1294 Transfer: Succession as nephew and heir of Bishop Robert Burnell Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-philip-burnell-4560 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 10. Edward Burnell | 1294 - 1315 Transfer: Succession to the Burnell inheritance Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edward-burnell-4561 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 11. Maud Burnell and Sir John de Handlo | 1315 - after 1350 Transfer: Inheritance through Edward Burnell's sister Maud and her settlement with her second husband Holding arrangement: Joint / joint marital holding and settlement Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=maud-burnell-4562 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 12. Nicholas de Handlo, later Nicholas Burnell | after 1315 - 1382 Transfer: Settlement of the Burnell inheritance on Maud Burnell's male issue Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=nicholas-de-handlo-later-nicholas-burnell-4563 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 13. Sir Hugh Burnell, Baron of Holgate | 1382 - 1417 Transfer: Succession as son and heir of Nicholas Burnell Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-hugh-burnell-4564 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 14. Katherine Burnell and Sir John Radcliffe | 1417 - before 1454 Transfer: Settlement by Sir Hugh Burnell on his daughter Katherine; possession exercised by her husband in her right Holding arrangement: Joint / wife's inheritance and marital possession Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=katherine-burnell-4565 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 15. William Lovel, Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh | before 1454 - 1454 Transfer: Burnell inheritance passed, apparently on Katherine's death, to the heir male of Maud Burnell's first husband Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-lovel-baron-lovel-of-titchmarsh-4566 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 16. Francis Lovel, Lord Lovel, Viscount Lovel | after 1454 - 1485 Transfer: Succession through William Lovel's line Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=francis-lovel-lord-lovel-4567 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 17. Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford | after 1485 - 1497 Transfer: Crown grant of Francis Lovel's forfeited estates Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=jasper-tudor-duke-of-bedford-4568 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 18. Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, later 3rd Duke of Norfolk | 1513-1514 - after 1514 Transfer: Grant by Henry VIII of Abdon and associated estates Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-howard-earl-of-surrey-4569 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 19. Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, 3rd Duke of Norfolk | after 1514 - before 1551 Transfer: Succession and later conveyance to Sir John Dudley Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-howard-duke-of-norfolk-4570 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 20. Sir John Dudley | before 1551 - mid 16th century Transfer: Conveyance from Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-john-dudley-4571 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 21. Henry Cresset, Esquire | 1556 - 1562 Transfer: Acquisition or leasehold succession from the Dudley interest; exact conveyance uncertain Holding arrangement: Other / leaseholder or lord of manor Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-cresset-4572 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 22. Richard Cresset of Upton, Esquire | 1562 - after 1580 Transfer: Devise under Henry Cresset's will Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-cresset-of-upton-4573 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 23. Adam Lutley | before 1590 - 1590 Transfer: Separate or partial interest evidenced by will and inquisition post mortem Holding arrangement: Other / possible manor or manor-related holding Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=adam-lutley-4574 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 24. Humphrey Briggs of Earnstrey, Sheriff of Shropshire in 1605 | late 16th century - 1625 Transfer: Later appearance as lord of Abdon; intervening conveyance not identified Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=humphrey-briggs-of-earnstrey-4575 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 25. Moreton Briggs, Baronet from 1641 | 1625 - after 1641 Transfer: Succession as son of Humphrey Briggs Holding arrangement: Briggs family holding / Co-holders: Sir Humphrey Briggs, Sir Hugh Briggs Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=moreton-briggs-4576 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 26. Sir Humphrey Briggs, Baronet, Sheriff of Shropshire in 1666 | after 1641 - before 1747 Transfer: Succession within the Briggs family Holding arrangement: Briggs family holding / Co-holders: Moreton Briggs, Sir Hugh Briggs Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-humphrey-briggs-4577 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 27. Sir Hugh Briggs, Baronet | before 1747 - 1747 Transfer: Succession within the Briggs family Holding arrangement: Briggs family holding / Co-holders: Moreton Briggs, Sir Humphrey Briggs Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-hugh-briggs-4578 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 28. Elizabeth Briggs and the Briggs female coheirs | 1747 - eighteenth century Transfer: Descent to the sisters and coheirs of Sir Hugh Briggs Holding arrangement: Joint / Undivided coheir interests; precise shares not stated / coheirs Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=elizabeth-briggs-4579 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 29. Reverend Rev. John Brooke of Shifnal | eighteenth century - after 1747 Transfer: Inheritance through Elizabeth Briggs and Leigh Brooke Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-john-brooke-of-shifnal-4580 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 30. George Townshend | eighteenth century - 1800 Transfer: Devise by Rev. John Brooke to his nephew Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-townshend-4581 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 31. Viscount Fitzwilliam, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam | 1800 - 1816 Transfer: Assignment under Act of Parliament partitioning the Briggs estates Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-fitzwilliam-7th-viscount-fitzwilliam-4582 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 32. George Augustus Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery | 1816 - after 1851 Transfer: Bequest by Lord Fitzwilliam Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-augustus-herbert-11th-earl-of-pembroke-4583 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 33. Hon. Sydney Herbert, later 12th Earl of Pembroke, later 12th Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery | before 1851 - after 1851 Transfer: Remainder under Lord Fitzwilliam's bequest; later succession to the Pembroke title Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sydney-herbert-later-12th-earl-of-pembroke-4584 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded 34. William Bradley, Esquire, farmer and landowner | 1872 - 1905 Transfer: Purchase from the Herbert or Fitzwilliam inheritors Profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-bradley-4585 Relationship to present holder: Not recorded DETAILED CONVEYANCE HISTORIES AND LINKED PEDIGREES ============================================================================ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 1 | before 1066 - 1066 Uluuin Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=uluuin-4552 Transfer: Pre-Conquest recorded holder Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: Uluuin is recorded as having held Abdon in the time of King Edward the Confessor. This is a Domesday antecedent holding and not a documented conveyance in the modern sense. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon, citing Domesday Book. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=uluuin-4552 Person dates: flourished before 1066 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 2 | 1086 - 1086 Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury, Norman baron and lord of Arundel, Norman magnate Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-montgomery-earl-of-shrewsbury-4553 Transfer: Norman superior lordship recorded at Domesday Previous holder: Uluuin Holding arrangement: other Shared holding: overlord Narrative / explanation: In 1086 Abdon was held under Earl Roger. This represents superior lordship rather than direct occupation or undertenancy. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon, citing Domesday Book. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Co-holders: William FitzAlan and the FitzAlan lords Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=uluuin-4552 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-montgomery-earl-of-shrewsbury-4553 Person dates: died 1094 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 3 | 1086 - after 1086 Rainald the Sheriff Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rainald-the-sheriff-4554 Transfer: Domesday tenure under Earl Roger Previous holder: Uluuin Holding arrangement: sole Shared holding: tenant under Earl Roger Narrative / explanation: Domesday records Abdon as held under Earl Roger by Rainald the Sheriff. Azo was the undertenant, so Rainald's interest is distinguished from Azo's immediate tenancy and from Earl Roger's superior lordship. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon, citing Domesday Book. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=uluuin-4552 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rainald-the-sheriff-4554 Person dates: flourished in 1086 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 4 | 1086 - after 1086 Azo Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=azo-probably-azo-bigot-4555 Transfer: Domesday undert tenancy under Rainald the Sheriff Previous holder: Rainald the Sheriff Holding arrangement: other Shared holding: undertenant Narrative / explanation: Azo is expressly recorded as Rainald's undertenant at Abdon. Eyton identifies him as Azo Bigot and records that he later granted land in Abdon to Shrewsbury Abbey, but that ecclesiastical grant was not necessarily a transfer of the manor. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon; Eyton, Antiquities of Shropshire, volume 4, pp. 128-129. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/eyton/Vol04.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rainald-the-sheriff-4554 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=azo-probably-azo-bigot-4555 Person dates: flourished circa 1086-1136 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 5 | 1155 - after 1165 William FitzAlan and the FitzAlan lords, Lord of the FitzAlan honour, 12th Earl of Arundel, English nobleman and courtier, Baron of Clun, Baron of Oswestry Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-fitzalan-4556 Transfer: Superior lordship passed into the FitzAlan honour Previous holder: Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury Holding arrangement: other Shared holding: overlord Narrative / explanation: The later medieval descent states that Rainald's over-lordship passed to the FitzAlans. Eyton records that by 1165 Abdon and other former Azo estates had probably formed part of the new fees held by John le Strange of the Barony of FitzAlan. The precise date and instrument of the transfer of superior lordship are not established. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon; Eyton, Antiquities of Shropshire, volume 4, pp. 128-129. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/eyton/Vol04.html Co-holders: Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=roger-de-montgomery-earl-of-shrewsbury-4553 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-fitzalan-4556 Person dates: died 1160 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 6 | by 1165 - after 1255 Sir John le Strange, Lord of Knockin, associated in the record with Hunstanton, escheator for the Duchy of Lancaster in the sixth and seventh years of Henry IV, and chief justice of the King's Palace Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-le-strange-4557 Transfer: Held Abdon of the FitzAlan barony Previous holder: FitzAlan lords Holding arrangement: other Shared holding: mesne lord Narrative / explanation: Abdon was held by Le Strange under the FitzAlans. Eyton records the holding in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries and states that in 1240 Abdon was among the fees held by John le Strange of the FitzAlan barony. Source citation: Eyton, Antiquities of Shropshire, volume 4, pp. 128-130; A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/eyton/Vol04.html Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-le-strange-4557 Person dates: flourished twelfth-thirteenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 7 | 1226 - 1284 Geoffrey de Ledwyche and the Ledwyche family Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=geoffrey-de-ledwyche-4558 Transfer: Held Abdon under John le Strange Previous holder: John le Strange Holding arrangement: other Shared holding: undertenants Narrative / explanation: Geoffrey de Ledwyche is recorded in 1226 as holding Abdon under Le Strange. The Ledwyches continued as tenants through the thirteenth century; Eyton records Geoffrey holding Abbeton under John le Strange in 1255 and a younger branch holding under the elder Ledwyches in 1284. This is a tenancy or mesne holding, not proof of direct freehold lordship of the manor. Source citation: Eyton, Antiquities of Shropshire, volume 4, pp. 129-130; A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/eyton/Vol04.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=john-le-strange-4557 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=geoffrey-de-ledwyche-4558 Person dates: flourished 1226-1255 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 8 | late 13th century - 1292 Bishop Robert Burnell, Bishop of Bath and Wells, Lord Chancellor Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-burnell-4559 Transfer: Abdon became part of the Burnell estates Previous holder: Le Strange and the Ledwyche interest Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: By the close of the thirteenth century Abdon had become part of the great possessions of Bishop Robert Burnell and was associated with the Barony of Holgate. The precise conveyance into Burnell ownership is not identified in the consulted sources. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-burnell-4559 Person dates: c.1239-1292 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 9 | 1292 - 1294 Sir Philip Burnell Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-philip-burnell-4560 Transfer: Succession as nephew and heir of Bishop Robert Burnell Previous holder: Bishop Robert Burnell Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: The source states that Sir Philip Burnell, nephew and heir of Bishop Robert Burnell, held the Burnell inheritance and died seised in 1294. The direct manor link is supplied by the descent of Abdon within that inheritance. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=robert-burnell-4559 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-philip-burnell-4560 Person dates: died 1294 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 10 | 1294 - 1315 Edward Burnell Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edward-burnell-4561 Transfer: Succession to the Burnell inheritance Previous holder: Sir Philip Burnell Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: Edward Burnell succeeded his father Sir Philip Burnell. His 1315 inquisition post mortem found that he held Abdon under John le Strange, Lord of Knockin, by service of one-eighth of a knight's fee, with rents from free and customary tenants. This directly confirms Edward's manor holding while also showing the continuing mesne tenure under Le Strange. Source citation: Eyton, Antiquities of Shropshire, volume 4, pp. 130-131; A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/eyton/Vol04.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-philip-burnell-4560 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edward-burnell-4561 Person dates: died 1315 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 11 | 1315 - after 1350 Maud Burnell and Sir John de Handlo Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=maud-burnell-4562 Transfer: Inheritance through Edward Burnell's sister Maud and her settlement with her second husband Previous holder: Edward Burnell Holding arrangement: joint Shared holding: joint marital holding and settlement Narrative / explanation: After Edward Burnell died without issue in 1315, the inheritance passed through his sister Maud. Maud was first married to Sir John Lovel and then to Sir John de Handlo. The source states that she joined with her second husband in settling the estates on their male issue, excluding her son by the first marriage. The precise date of the settlement is not given. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Other parties: Maud Burnell, Sir John de Handlo Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=edward-burnell-4561 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=maud-burnell-4562 Person dates: flourished fourteenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 12 | after 1315 - 1382 Nicholas de Handlo, later Nicholas Burnell Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=nicholas-de-handlo-later-nicholas-burnell-4563 Transfer: Settlement of the Burnell inheritance on Maud Burnell's male issue Previous holder: Maud Burnell and Sir John de Handlo Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: The Burnell inheritance passed under Maud Burnell's settlement to Nicholas de Handlo, who assumed the Burnell name. He died in 1382 seised of the manor of Abdon, held under the Earl of Arundel. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=maud-burnell-4562 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=nicholas-de-handlo-later-nicholas-burnell-4563 Person dates: died 1382 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 13 | 1382 - 1417 Sir Hugh Burnell, Baron of Holgate Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-hugh-burnell-4564 Transfer: Succession as son and heir of Nicholas Burnell Previous holder: Nicholas de Handlo, later Nicholas Burnell Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: Sir Hugh Burnell succeeded his father Nicholas Burnell. He is identified as Baron of Holgate and in 1417 settled Abdon and other manors on his daughter Katherine. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=nicholas-de-handlo-later-nicholas-burnell-4563 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-hugh-burnell-4564 Person dates: died after 1417 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 14 | 1417 - before 1454 Katherine Burnell and Sir John Radcliffe Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=katherine-burnell-4565 Transfer: Settlement by Sir Hugh Burnell on his daughter Katherine; possession exercised by her husband in her right Previous holder: Sir Hugh Burnell Holding arrangement: joint Shared holding: wife's inheritance and marital possession Narrative / explanation: In 1417 Sir Hugh Burnell settled Holgate and other manors, including Abdon, on his daughter Katherine. She was initially contracted to John Talbot but later married Sir John Radcliffe, who possessed the estates in right of his wife. This is recorded as a holding through Katherine's inherited title, not as an independent absolute acquisition by Radcliffe. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Other parties: Katherine Burnell, Sir John Radcliffe Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-hugh-burnell-4564 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=katherine-burnell-4565 Person dates: flourished fifteenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 15 | before 1454 - 1454 William Lovel, Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-lovel-baron-lovel-of-titchmarsh-4566 Transfer: Burnell inheritance passed, apparently on Katherine's death, to the heir male of Maud Burnell's first husband Previous holder: Katherine Burnell and Sir John Radcliffe Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: The source states that, apparently on Katherine's death, the Burnell inheritance passed to William Lovel, Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh, as heir male of Maud Burnell's first husband, Sir John Lovel. William Lovel died seised of Abdon in 1454. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=katherine-burnell-4565 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-lovel-baron-lovel-of-titchmarsh-4566 Person dates: died 1454 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 16 | after 1454 - 1485 Francis Lovel, Lord Lovel, Viscount Lovel Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=francis-lovel-lord-lovel-4567 Transfer: Succession through William Lovel's line Previous holder: William Lovel, Baron Lovel of Titchmarsh Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: William Lovel's line continued through his son John to Francis Lovel, Lord Lovel. Francis forfeited his estates during the reign of Henry VII, after which Abdon was among the forfeited property granted by the Crown to Jasper, Duke of Bedford. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-lovel-baron-lovel-of-titchmarsh-4566 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=francis-lovel-lord-lovel-4567 Person dates: c.1456-after 1487 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 17 | after 1485 - 1497 Jasper Tudor, Duke of Bedford Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=jasper-tudor-duke-of-bedford-4568 Transfer: Crown grant of Francis Lovel's forfeited estates Previous holder: Francis Lovel, Lord Lovel Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: After Francis Lovel's forfeiture, Henry VII granted his estates to Jasper, Duke of Bedford. Jasper died without issue in 1497. The source does not provide a separate grant date or deed specifically for Abdon. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=francis-lovel-lord-lovel-4567 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=jasper-tudor-duke-of-bedford-4568 Person dates: c.1431-1495 or 1497 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 18 | 1513-1514 - after 1514 Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey, later 3rd Duke of Norfolk Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-howard-earl-of-surrey-4569 Transfer: Grant by Henry VIII of Abdon and associated estates Previous holder: Crown after Jasper, Duke of Bedford Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: In 1513-1514 Henry VIII granted Abdon, with Holgate and other estates, to Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. The date is retained as a regnal-year range because the source does not specify the exact day or instrument. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-howard-earl-of-surrey-4569 Person dates: 1473-1554 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 19 | after 1514 - before 1551 Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, 3rd Duke of Norfolk Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-howard-duke-of-norfolk-4570 Transfer: Succession and later conveyance to Sir John Dudley Previous holder: Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: The source states that Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk, conveyed Abdon and the associated estates to Sir John Dudley. The exact date and instrument of conveyance are not supplied. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-howard-earl-of-surrey-4569 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-howard-duke-of-norfolk-4570 Person dates: 1473-1554 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 20 | before 1551 - mid 16th century Sir John Dudley Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-john-dudley-4571 Transfer: Conveyance from Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk Previous holder: Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: Sir John Dudley is identified as the recipient of the Abdon and Holgate-related estates from Thomas Howard, Duke of Norfolk. His brother Jerome Dudley was patron of Abdon in 1551. The source suggests, but does not prove, that Sir John Dudley or Jerome Dudley later conveyed the manor to Henry Cresset. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=thomas-howard-duke-of-norfolk-4570 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-john-dudley-4571 Person dates: flourished sixteenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 21 | 1556 - 1562 Henry Cresset, Esquire Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-cresset-4572 Transfer: Acquisition or leasehold succession from the Dudley interest; exact conveyance uncertain Previous holder: Sir John Dudley or Jerome Dudley Holding arrangement: other Shared holding: leaseholder or lord of manor Narrative / explanation: Henry Cresset appears as lord of Abdon in 1556. The source also states that in 1549 related estates were granted to the Bishop of Worcester and held on lease by Henry Cresset. It is probable, but not proven by the consulted source, that Sir John Dudley or Jerome Dudley conveyed the manor to Cresset. Henry Cresset devised the manor by will in 1562. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon, including note on the probable Dudley-to-Cresset conveyance. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-cresset-4572 Person dates: died 1562 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 22 | 1562 - after 1580 Richard Cresset of Upton, Esquire Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-cresset-of-upton-4573 Transfer: Devise under Henry Cresset's will Previous holder: Henry Cresset Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: Henry Cresset's 1562 will devised the manor of Abdon to his nephew Richard Cresset of Upton. Richard presented to the rectory in 1580, corroborating his continuing connection with the Abdon estate, although the source does not give a later date for his holding. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon; Shropshire historical register material recording Richard Cresset's presentation at Abdon in 1580. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=henry-cresset-4572 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-cresset-of-upton-4573 Person dates: flourished sixteenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 23 | before 1590 - 1590 Adam Lutley Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=adam-lutley-4574 Transfer: Separate or partial interest evidenced by will and inquisition post mortem Previous holder: Unknown Holding arrangement: other Shared holding: possible manor or manor-related holding Narrative / explanation: Adam Lutley was seised of a messuage and lands in Abdon held of 'the lord of Abdon'. His will refers to his 'manor' of Abdon and leaves it to his eldest son John. Because the inquisition and will may refer to a manor-related estate or a partial interest rather than the entire lordship, this entry is classified as other and does not bridge the documentary gap between the Cressets and Briggs. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon, citing Adam Lutley's inquisition post mortem and will. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=adam-lutley-4574 Person dates: buried 1590 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 24 | late 16th century - 1625 Humphrey Briggs of Earnstrey, Sheriff of Shropshire in 1605 Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=humphrey-briggs-of-earnstrey-4575 Transfer: Later appearance as lord of Abdon; intervening conveyance not identified Previous holder: Richard Cresset or Adam Lutley interest; exact predecessor uncertain Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: The source states that shortly afterwards Humphrey Briggs of Earnstrey was lord of the manor of Abdon. He died in 1625 seised of the manor, held by service not known. The source's note considers a Cresset-to-Briggs conveyance probable but does not establish the instrument or date; no such conveyance is invented here. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon, including the note on the probable Cresset-to-Briggs transfer. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=humphrey-briggs-of-earnstrey-4575 Person dates: died 1625 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 25 | 1625 - after 1641 Moreton Briggs, Baronet from 1641 Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=moreton-briggs-4576 Transfer: Succession as son of Humphrey Briggs Previous holder: Humphrey Briggs of Earnstrey Holding arrangement: sole Shared holding: Briggs family holding Narrative / explanation: The source identifies Moreton Briggs as the son of Humphrey Briggs and states that he was created a baronet in 1641 and was father of Sir Humphrey Briggs. It presents the Abdon manor as part of the Briggs family estate, but does not provide a separate dated conveyance or explicit statement of the precise year in which Moreton took possession. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Co-holders: Sir Humphrey Briggs, Sir Hugh Briggs Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=humphrey-briggs-of-earnstrey-4575 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=moreton-briggs-4576 Person dates: flourished seventeenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 26 | after 1641 - before 1747 Sir Humphrey Briggs, Baronet, Sheriff of Shropshire in 1666 Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-humphrey-briggs-4577 Transfer: Succession within the Briggs family Previous holder: Moreton Briggs Holding arrangement: sole Shared holding: Briggs family holding Narrative / explanation: The source states that Moreton Briggs was father of Sir Humphrey Briggs, who was Sheriff in 1666, within the period when Abdon was held by the Briggs family. The exact dates of Sir Humphrey's manor tenure are not separately documented in the consulted source. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Co-holders: Moreton Briggs, Sir Hugh Briggs Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=moreton-briggs-4576 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-humphrey-briggs-4577 Person dates: flourished seventeenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 27 | before 1747 - 1747 Sir Hugh Briggs, Baronet Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-hugh-briggs-4578 Transfer: Succession within the Briggs family Previous holder: Sir Humphrey Briggs Holding arrangement: sole Shared holding: Briggs family holding Narrative / explanation: Sir Hugh Briggs was the last male holder named in the Briggs succession. On his death in 1747 the baronetcy expired and his sisters became coheirs of the Briggs estates, including Abdon. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Co-holders: Moreton Briggs, Sir Humphrey Briggs Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-humphrey-briggs-4577 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-hugh-briggs-4578 Person dates: died 1747 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 28 | 1747 - eighteenth century Elizabeth Briggs and the Briggs female coheirs Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=elizabeth-briggs-4579 Transfer: Descent to the sisters and coheirs of Sir Hugh Briggs Previous holder: Sir Hugh Briggs Holding arrangement: joint Share / interest: Undivided coheir interests; precise shares not stated Shared holding: coheirs Narrative / explanation: After Sir Hugh Briggs died in 1747, his sisters became coheirs of the Briggs estates. Elizabeth married Leigh Brooke. The source does not give the names or precise shares of all coheirs, so only the documented joint inheritance is recorded. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Other parties: Elizabeth Briggs, other unnamed sisters of Sir Hugh Briggs Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sir-hugh-briggs-4578 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=elizabeth-briggs-4579 Person dates: flourished eighteenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 29 | eighteenth century - after 1747 Reverend Rev. John Brooke of Shifnal Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-john-brooke-of-shifnal-4580 Transfer: Inheritance through Elizabeth Briggs and Leigh Brooke Previous holder: Elizabeth Briggs and the Briggs female coheirs Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: The source states that Elizabeth's grandson, the Rev. John Brooke of Shifnal, inherited the Haughton and Abdon estates. The date of inheritance is not specified. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=elizabeth-briggs-4579 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-john-brooke-of-shifnal-4580 Person dates: flourished eighteenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 30 | eighteenth century - 1800 George Townshend Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-townshend-4581 Transfer: Devise by Rev. John Brooke to his nephew Previous holder: Rev. John Brooke of Shifnal Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: The Rev. John Brooke devised the Haughton and Abdon estates to his nephew George Townshend. The 1800 partition subsequently assigned Abdon to Viscount Fitzwilliam, so Townshend's interest ended no later than that partition. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=rev-john-brooke-of-shifnal-4580 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-townshend-4581 Person dates: flourished eighteenth century Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 31 | 1800 - 1816 Viscount Fitzwilliam, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-fitzwilliam-7th-viscount-fitzwilliam-4582 Transfer: Assignment under Act of Parliament partitioning the Briggs estates Previous holder: George Townshend and the Briggs coheir interests Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: An Act of Parliament in 1800 made a more regular partition of the Briggs estates and assigned Abdon to Viscount Fitzwilliam, descended from Barbara, the eldest sister of Sir Hugh Briggs. The holder is identified by title in the source; the individual was Richard Fitzwilliam, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon; local Abdon parish history. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=richard-fitzwilliam-7th-viscount-fitzwilliam-4582 Person dates: 1745-1816 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 32 | 1816 - after 1851 George Augustus Herbert, Earl of Pembroke, Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-augustus-herbert-11th-earl-of-pembroke-4583 Transfer: Bequest by Lord Fitzwilliam Previous holder: Richard Fitzwilliam, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: Lord Fitzwilliam bequeathed Abdon to George Augustus Herbert, Earl of Pembroke. The source states that the bequest carried a remainder to the Earl's second son, Sydney Herbert. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-augustus-herbert-11th-earl-of-pembroke-4583 Person dates: 1759-1827 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 33 | before 1851 - after 1851 Hon. Sydney Herbert, later 12th Earl of Pembroke, later 12th Earl of Pembroke and Montgomery Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sydney-herbert-later-12th-earl-of-pembroke-4584 Transfer: Remainder under Lord Fitzwilliam's bequest; later succession to the Pembroke title Previous holder: George Augustus Herbert, Earl of Pembroke Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: The Hon. Sydney Herbert was the second son named in Lord Fitzwilliam's remainder and is explicitly described as lord of Abdon Manor in 1851. The source adds that his sons succeeded to the Earldom. The estate remained associated with the Herbert family until the 1872 sale. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon; Bagshaw, History, Gazetteer, and Directory of Shropshire, 1851. Source URL: https://www.melocki.org.uk/salop/Abdon.html Previous holder profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=george-augustus-herbert-11th-earl-of-pembroke-4583 Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=sydney-herbert-later-12th-earl-of-pembroke-4584 Person dates: 1810-1861 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- HOLDER 34 | 1872 - 1905 William Bradley, Esquire, farmer and landowner Person: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-bradley-4585 Transfer: Purchase from the Herbert or Fitzwilliam inheritors Previous holder: Herbert family, including the Earl of Pembroke interest Holding arrangement: sole Narrative / explanation: In 1872 William Bradley purchased Abdon Manor. The source expressly states that the purchase covered the manor but not the advowson. William Bradley died in 1905. Later published accounts state that his family continued to own the manor, but do not identify a securely documented successor by name. Source citation: A History of the County of Shropshire, volume 10, Abdon; Abdon and Heath Parish Council, History of Abdon. Source URL: https://www.abdonandheathparish.gov.uk/community/abdon-10606/history Historical person profile: https://manorialregistry.com/?mhr_person=william-bradley-4585 Person dates: died 1905 Relationship paths: No published path recorded. END OF EXPORTED APPROVED CONVEYANCE HISTORY