Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Bridgemasters
Parallel form(s) of name
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- Bridgemasters; pre 1442-nineteenth century
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Description area
Dates of existence
pre 1442-nineteenth century
History
Originally responsible for practical upkeep of bridges, the post became defunct but continued in name. As late as the eighteenth century, chamberlain's had to pay a fine for exoneration from the office.
See also Chamberlains and Muremasters.
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Functions, occupations and activities
Reponsible for upkeep of bridges over the Ouse and Foss. Collected revenue directly and accounted to Chamberlain.
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General context
Originally responsible for practical upkeep of bridges, the post became defunct but continued in name. As late as the eighteenth century, chamberlain's had to pay a fine for exoneration from the office.
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Control area
Authority record identifier
GB0192-160
Institution identifier
GB0192
Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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VCH York