What do all the acronyms and jargon used in UK and Norfolk research mean?
Like any other specialty hobby, genealogy has a list of acronyms, shorthand phrases, jargon, and slang which can be confusing to the “uninitiated”. Here are links to some resources which can help clear up any confusion. UK Genealogy – Common Acronyms & Jargon Norfolk Genealogy – Common Acronyms & Jargon Return to Index What might I find using manorial court records? The manor was the primary unit of estate administration from 1066 up to the 1700s. An important part of manorial administration was the manor court. This was a periodic meeting of the tenants conducted by the lord of the manor or his steward. These courts considered both judicial and administrative matters. The customs of the courts varied from manor to manor and obviously the records made also varied. Below are one researcher’s notes on the usefulness of the manorial court records for Kenninghall in Norfolk. • Manorial court records can be VERY detailed. The records for Kenninghall, for example, run to about 1,100 handwrit
