Explore the history of Ewell and Merton Priory through a detailed, illustrated record.
This nonfiction work collects the early manorial conditions, the topography of the district, and the Priors of Merton as Lords of the Manor, with expert notes and historical documents to illuminate a key piece of English medieval life.
This edition brings together introductions, plans, and the texts that reveal how the manor of Ewell was managed, questioned, and shaped over centuries. Rich marginal notes and scholarly context help readers understand the relationships between the priory, its tenants, and the local landscape.
- Learn how Merton Priory gained and exercised its rights in Ewell and which records show their authority and disputes.
- See the topography and field layouts as described in historical documents, with commentary on land use, tenures, and services.
- Discover the sequence of charters, payments, and legal cases that shaped the manor’s history.
- Read introductions to the priors, early manorial conditions, and the development of the surrounding district, aided by maps or plans.
Ideal for readers of local history, medieval landholding, and the study of monastic influence in English villages.