4.2.2 Calendars and Registers of Administrative Documents

These are primarily the work of the PRO (now the National Archives), who began publishing calendars of their records in 1854. They are generally in the language of the original, and their purpose is to provide catalogues of the series and give summary notes of the contents of each item.

Astle, Thomas, and John Caley , eds. Calendarium Rotulorum Patentium in Turri Londinensi : 3 King John - 23 Edw. IV. Works published by the Record Commission. London: G. Erye and A. Strahan, 1802. OCLC: 993915
Abstract: Text in Latin.

Boynton, G. Robert, ed. Calendar of Patent Rolls. Iowa City: University of Iowa Libraries, 2003-.
Notes: Available online at http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu/patentrolls/
Abstract: Searchable rolls:
Henry III. 6 vols. 1216-1272 (the first 2v. up to 1232 are actual Latin transcripts of the full text. After that date the references are English summaries.);
Edward I. 4 vols. 1272-1307
Edward II. 5 vols. 1307-1327
Edward III. 16 vols. 1327-1377
Richard II. 6 vols. plus supplement 1377-1399
Henry IV. 4 vols.1399-1413
Henry V. 2 vols.1413-1422
Henry VI. 6 vols. 1422-1461

Caley, John, John Bayley, and Robert Lemon, eds. Calendarium Inquisitionum Post Mortem Sive Escaetarum (Records of Chancery) 4 Vols. London: G. Eyre and A. Strahan, 1806-1828. OCLC: 21934197
Abstract: Text in Latin. Published under the direction of the Commissioners on the Public Records. Contents:
Vol. 1, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II.
Vol. 2, Edward III.
Vol. 3, Richard II, Henry IV.
Vol. 4, Henry V, Henry VI, Edward IV, Richard III. Appendix: Calendar of recently discoverd documents of the reigns from Henry III to James I.

Caley, John, and Robert Lemon, eds. Calendarium Rotulorum Chartarum (John-Edward IV) Et Inquisitionum Ad Quod Damnum (Edward II-38 Henry VI) . Works of the Record Commission. London: G. Eyre and A. Strahan, 1803. OCLC: 1405472
Abstract: Text in Latin. Charter rolls of John - Edward IV; Inquisitions, Edward II - 39 Henry VI.

Dryburgh, Paul, Beth Hartland, Arianna Ciula, and José Miguel Vieira, eds. Calendar of the fine rolls of the reign of Henry III : preserved in The National Archives.
Woodbridge, Suffolk, UK : Boydell Press ; Rochester, NY, USA : Boydell & Brewer, 2007- OCLC: 182858351
Note: Also available online at http://www.finerollshenry3.org.uk/home.html
Abstract: Text in English. v. 1, 1-8 Henry III, 1216-1224.

Great Britain. Court of Chancery. Calendar of the Fine Rolls, Preserved in the Public Record Office ... 1272-1509. 22 Vols. London: HMSO, 1911-1962. OCLC: 1053709

Abstract: vol. 1, Edward I, 1272 -1307	vol. 12, 1-6 Henry IV, 1399-1405
vol. 2, 1 - 12 Edward II, 1307 - 1319	vol. 13, 7-14 Henry IV, 1405-1413
vol. 3, 13 - 20 Edward II, 1319 -1327	vol. 14, Henry V, 1413-1422
vol. 4, 1 - 10 Edward III, 1327-1337	vol. 15, 1-8 Henry VI, 1422-1430
vol. 5, 11-20 Edward III, 1337-1347	vol. 16, 9-15 Henry VI, 1430-1437
vol. 6, 21-29 Edward III, 1347-1356	vol. 17, 16-23 Henry VI, 1437-1445
vol. 7, 30-42 Edward III, 1356-1368	vol. 18, 24-30 Henry VI, 1445-1452
vol. 8, 43-51 Edward III, 1368-1377	vol. 19, 31-39 Henry VI, 1452-1461
vol. 9, 1-6 Richard II, 1377-1383	vol. 20, Edward IV and 49 Henry VI, 1461-1471
vol. 10, 7-14 Richard II, 1383-1391	vol. 21, 2 -16 Edward IV, 1471-1485
vol.11, 15-23 Richard II, 1391-1399	vol. 22, 17 Edward IV to 24 Henry VII, 1485-1509

Great Britain. Exchequer. Calendar of Feudal Aids. Inquisitions and Assessments 1284-1431. 6 Vols. London: HMSO, 1899-1920. OCLC: 41401683
Abstract: Assessments relating to feudal aids and other analogous documents. Contents: Vol. 1, Bedford-Devon?; Vol. 2, Dorset-Huntingdon?; Vol. 3, Kent-Norfolk?; Vol. 4, Northampton-Somerset?; Vol. 5, Stafford-Worcester?;Vol. 6, York and additions.

———. Catalogue of Records Remaining in the Office of the King's Remembrancer of the Exchequer . London: Record Commission, 1835. OCLC: 24511377
Abstract: Covers the years 1086-1272. No more were published.

———. Exchequer of Receipt, Receipt and Issues Rolls . List & Index Society Series, 17. London: Swift, 1966. OCLC: 13610076
Abstract: Copies of lists and indexes from the Public Record Office.

———. List of Foreign Accounts, Enrolled on the Great Rolls of the Exchequer, Preserved in the Public Record Office. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 11. New York: Kraus Reprint, 1963. OCLC: 476262

Great Britain. Public Record Office. Calendar of Inquisitions Miscellaneous, Chancery, Preserved in the Public Record Office Great Britain. 8 Vols. London: HMSO, 1916-2003. OCLC: 19432694
Abstract: Calendar of inquests which remain after those of Post mortem and Ad quod damnum had been extracted. Vol. 1, 1219-1307; vol. 2, 1307-1349; vol. 3, 1348-1377; vol. 4, 1377-1388; vol. 5, 1387-1393; vol. 6, 1392-1399; vol. 7, 1399-1422; vol.8, 1422-1485.

———. Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem and Other Analogous Documents Preserved in the Public Record Office. 23 Vols. London: HMSO, 1904-. OCLC: 1670980
Abstract: Abstracts, in English of all inquisitions dealing with the hereditary descent of land, assignments of dower, proofs of age, lands of lunatics and the like. Edited by Christine Carpenter. Vol. 1, Henry III; Vols. 2-4, Edward I; Vols. 5-6, 1 - 20 Edward II; Vols. 7-14, Edward III; Vols. 15-17, Richard II; Vol. 18, Henry IV; Vol. 21, Henry V; Vol. 22, 1 - 5 Henry VI, edited by Kate Parkin (1422-1427); Vol. 23, 6 - 10 Henry VI, edited by Claire Noble (1427-1432).

__. Calendar of Memoranda Rolls (Exchequer) Preserved in the Public Record Office: Michaelmas 1326-Michaelmas 1327. London: HMSO, 1968. OCLC: 31785

———. Calendar of the Close Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office. v. London: HMSO, 1892-1963. OCLC: 185332589
Abstract: A number of multi-volume series containing writs and orders under the Great Seal which were addressed by the Sovereign to individuals, and were folded or closed up, therefore known as "letters close". Multiple volumes for each monarch, with various editors;
Henry III. 14 vols. 1227-1272 (up to 1242 the patent roll is printed in full, after that date the references are to the calendars only.)
Edward I. 5 vols. 1272-1307
Edward II. 4 vols. 1307-1327
Edward III. 14 vols. 1327-1377
Richard II. 6 vols. 1377-1399
Henry IV. 5 vols. 1399-1413
Henry V. 2 vols. 1413-1422
Henry VI. 6 vols. 1422-1461
Edward IV. 2 vols. 1461-1471
Edward IV-Edward V-Richard? III. 1vol. 1476-1485
Henry VII. 2 vols. 1485-1509 English text, with detailed index.

———. Calendar of the Liberate Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office, 1226-1272. 6 Vols. London: HMSO, 1916-1964. OCLC: 181764556
Abstract: 148 liberate rolls of the Chancery. Financial records including both debts owed to the King and orders for disbursements. Contents: Vol. 1, 1226-1240; Vol. 2, 1240-1245; Vol. 3, 1245-1251; Vol. 4, 1251-1260; Vol. 5, 1260-1267; Vol. 6, 1267-1272 with appendices, 1220-1267.

———. Calendar of the Patent Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office. London: HMSO, 1901-1940. OCLC: 19450805
Notes: Henry III - Henry VI also available online at http://sdrc.lib.uiowa.edu/patentrolls/ (accessed June 5, 2007)
Abstract: These documents record the issue of royal letters open, or 'patent' whereby the sovereign has conferred a privilege or communicated his will. They include charters of incorporation, charters for founding schools, grants of annuities, lands, trading licenses, etc. Multiple volumes for each monarch;
Henry III. 6 vols. 1216-1272 (the first 2v. up to 1232 are actual Latin transcripts of the full text. After that date the references are English summaries.);
Edward I. 4 vols. 1272-1307
Edward II. 5 vols. 1307-1327
Edward III. 16 vols. 1327-1377
Richard II. 6 vols. plus supplement 1377-1399
Henry IV. 4 vols. 1399-1413
Henry V. 2 vols. 1413-1422
Henry VI. 6 vols. 1422-1461
Edward IV. 1 vol. 1461-1467
Edward IV, Henry VI. 1 vol. 1467-1477
Edward IV, Edward V, Richard III 1vol. 1476-1485
Henry VII. 2 vols. 1485-1509

———. A Descriptive Catalogue of Ancient Deeds in the Public Record Office : Prepared Under the Superintendence of the Deputy Keeper of the Records. 6 Vols. London: Printed for HMSO, by Eyre and Spottiswoode, 1890-1915. OCLC: 2889263
Abstract: Series A from the Treasury of the Receipt of the Exchequer, Series B from the Court augmentations, Series C from the Chancery, Series D from the King's Remembrancer's department of the Exchequer. Contents:
vol. 1, Series A, 1-1819; Series B, 1-1798; Series C, 1-1780.
vol. 2, Series A, 1820-3836; Series B, 1799-3870; Series C, 1781-2915.
vol. 3, Series A, 3837-6122; Series B, 3871-4232; Series C, 2916-3764; Series D, 1-1330.
vol. 4, Series A, 6123-10426.
vol. 5, Series A, 10427-13672.
vol. 6, Series C, 3765-8060.

———. Exchequer, Augmentation Office, Calendar of Ancient Deeds, Series B. 4 Parts. List & Index Society Series, 95, 101, 113, 124. London: Swift, 1973-1976. OCLC: 1191405
Abstract: Text in English. Begins with Series B, no. 4233-. (Series B, nos. 1-4232 are described in Great Britain. PRO. Descriptive Catalogue of Ancient Deeds in the Public Record Office, vols. I-V, 1890-1906, listed above).

———. Exchequer, Treasury of the Receipt, Ancient Deeds: Series A (E.40/13673-151910): Calendar. 2 Vols. List & Index Society Series, 151, 152. London: Swift, 1978-. OCLC: 4206595
Abstract: Descriptive catalogue and calendar of ancient deeds in the PRO. Contents: Part I: E40/13673-15068; Part II: E40/15069-15910. (Series A, nos. 1-13,672 are described in Great Britain. PRO. Descriptive Catalogue of Ancient Deeds in the Public Record Office, vols. I-V, 1890-1906, listed above). Series B, nos. 4233- in 4 volumes, published 1973-76.

———. Exchequer, Treasury of the Receipt, Calendar of Ancient Deeds-Series AS & WS (E42, E43). List & Index Society Series, 158. London: Swift, 1979. OCLC: 6667510
Abstract: Calendar of ancient deeds in the PRO.

———. Index of Ancient Petitions of the Chancery and the Exchequer Preserved in the Public Record Office. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 1. New York: Kraus Reprint, 1966. OCLC: 2774699

———. List of Chancery Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 27. London: HMSO, 1908. OCLC: 4044007
Abstract: Reprinted by Kraus (New York) in 1963.

———. List of Early Chancery Proceedings Preserved in the Public Record Office. 10 Vols. Great Britain. Public Record Office. Lists and indexes, 12, 16, 20, 29, 38, 48, 50, 51, 54, 55. London: HMSO, 1901-1963. OCLC: 25781542
Abstract: A calendar of early proceedings, consisting of bills of complaint, depositions, etc.

———. List of Exchequer K.R. & L.T.R. Memoranda Rolls. List & Index Society Series, 4. London: Swift, 1965. OCLC: 2473440
Abstract: List of Exchequer K. R. memoranda rolls and Exchequer L. T. R. Chancellor's rolls, memoranda rolls, originalia rolls, and pipe rolls

———. Public Record Office Lists & Indexes: Revised Catalogue, Chancery and Exchequer Sections. London: Swift, 1980. OCLC: 13525101

Hamilton, J. S., ed. The Royal Charter Witness Lists of Edward II (1307-1326) From the Charter Rolls in the Public Record Office. List & Index Society Series, 288. Kew, Surrey: List and Index Society, 2001. OCLC: 50332044

Hardy, Thomas D., and Thomas Rymer, eds. Syllabus (in English) of the Documents Relating to England and Other Kingdoms Contained in the Collection Known As "Rymer's Foedera." 3 Vols. London: Longmans, Green & Co., 1869-1885. OCLC: 715160
Abstract: Gives a condensed notice of each instrument printed in the several editions of the Foedera, arranged in chronological order. Vol. 1, 1066-1377; Vol.2, 1377-1654; Vol. 3, Appendix and index.

Jenks, Stuart, ed. The Enrolled Customs Accounts (TNA:PRO E 356, E 372, E 364) 1279/80-1508/09 (1523/1524). 3 Vols. List & Index Society Series, 303, 306 & 307. Kew: The List and Index Society, 2004-. OCLC: 225240750
Abstract: Rolls of the Exchequer Pipe Office, calendared by Stuart Jenks. Referenced to the PRO numbers.

Lyte, Henry C. Maxwell, ed. Calendar of Chancery Warrants Preserved in the Public Record Office. (Privy Seals) A.D. 1244-1326 . London: HMSO, 1927. OCLC: 61653541
Abstract: Prepared under the superintendence of the deputy keeper of the records. Writs of privy seal that had not been identified with enrolments or inquisitions.

Lyte, Henry C. Maxwell, and Charles G. Crump , eds. Calendar of the Charter Rolls Preserved in the Public Record Office, 1226-1516. 6 Vols. London: HMSO, 1903-1927. OCLC: 14915779
Abstract: The official calendar makes accessible in print the contents of the whole 200 Charter Rolls extant, from the earliest year of King John to the latest in the eighth year of Henry VIII.
Vol. 1, 11-41 Henry III, 1226-1257
Vol. 2, 42 Henry III- 28 Edward I, 1257-1300
Vol. 3, 29 Edward I- 20 Edward II, 1300-1326
Vol. 4, 1-14 Edward III, 1327-1341
Vol. 5, 15 Edward III - 5 Henry VI, 1341-1417
Vol. 6, 5 Henry VI - 8 Henry VIII, 1427-1516 (With an appendix, 1215-1288.)
(For King John, see Hardy, Rotuli chartarum in Turri Londinensi asservati, 1199-1216.)

Lyte, Henry C. Maxwell, and M. C. B. Dawes , eds. Calendar of Inquisitions Post Mortem: and Other Analogous Documents Preserved in the Public Record Office, Henry VII. 3 Vols. Nendeln, Liechtenstein: Kraus Reprint, 1973. OCLC: 64201854
Abstract: Originally published in 1898. Contents: Vol. 1, 1485-1497; Vol. 2, 1497-1505; Vol. 3, 1505-1509.

Lyte, Henry C. Maxwell, William H. Stevenson , and Cyril T. Flower , eds. Calendar of Various Chancery Rolls : Supplementary Close Rolls, Welsh Rolls, Scutage Rolls, A.D. 1277-1326, Preserved in the Public Record Office . Nendeln : Kraus Reprint, 1976. OCLC: 2310636
Abstract: First published in 1912 on behalf of the PRO. Supplementary Close Rolls, 1277-1326, pp. 1-156; Welsh Rolls, 1277-94, pp. 157-362; Scutage Rolls, 1285-1324. pp. 369-399

Morris, Marc, ed. The Royal Charter Witness Lists of Henry III (1226-1272) From the Charter Rolls in the Public Record Office. 2 Vols. List and Index Society Series, 291, 292. Kew, Surrey : List and Index Society, 2001. OCLC: 50332042