Women in English local government: sheriffs, castellans and foresters

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Wilkinson, L. 2015. Women in English local government: sheriffs, castellans and foresters. in: Wilkinson, L. and Crook, D. (ed.) The Growth of Royal Government under Henry III Woodbridge Boydell Press. pp. 212-226
AuthorsWilkinson, L.
EditorsWilkinson, L. and Crook, D.
Abstract

This chapter explored the opportunities that existed for women to participate in local government as sheriffs, castellans and foresters in thirteenth-century England.

KeywordsWomen; Henry III; sheriffs; castellans; foresters; Magna Carta
Page range212-226
Year2015
Book titleThe Growth of Royal Government under Henry III
PublisherBoydell Press
Output statusPublished
Place of publicationWoodbridge
ISBN9781783270675
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PrintOct 2015
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Deposited30 Jun 2016
Related URLhttps://boydellandbrewer.com/the-growth-of-royal-government-under-henry-iii-hb.html
FunderThe Scouloudi Fund
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