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The Hocktide Court Book records are an important primary source  of information on Hungerford in the 16th and 17th century.

In 1583, there was listed "Certain Ancient Customs perpetuallie remaining" - an interesting early record of the "The Libertie of the Towne of Hungerford".

Later records include  the names of the freeholders of Hungerford properties, year by year.  Transcriptions of two representative years (1656 and 1658)  are available on-line. They have been transcribed by Mrs Eileen Bunt, to whom the HHA is very grateful.

- Hocktide Court Book 1583 (part of original document)
- Hocktide Court Book 1583 (transcription)
- Hocktide Court Book 1656 and 1658

See also:
- Constables Accounts 1658-1789

Updated: 2.12.2010

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