Assizes

Lancashire Assize Rolls (1176-1268)

Early legal records, largely covering serious cases refereed by lower courts. Many entries record transfers and disputes relating to land.

London Assize of Nuisance (1301-1431)

Early legal records detailing disputes over buildings, boundaries and obstruction of ways in London.

Calendar of London Possessory Assizes (1340-1451)

Early legal records detailing land disputes in and around London.

London Viewers and Their Certificates (1508-1558)

Legal records recording disputes over general nuisances, buildings, boundaries and ways.

Birmingham Calendar of Prisoners (1880-1913)

Calendars to criminal and civil trials held at Quarter Sessions and Assizes. Records contain name, occupation, crime or type of trial, sentence and numerous other legal details.

Lincolnshire Assize Rolls (1202-1209)

Early legal records, largely covering serious cases referred by lower courts. Many entries record transfers and disputes relating to land.

Lincolnshire Assize Roll (1298)

Early legal records, largely covering serious cases refereed by lower courts. Many entries record transfers and disputes relating to land.

English & Welsh Executions (1735-1799)

Details of over 6,000 executions recommended by assize courts.

Lancashire Convicts (1817-1835)

An index of people convicted of crimes at Lancashire assizes. Some convicts were executed or transported.