Recent delvings into the history of Market Drayton’s court leet (posts passim) have taught me of the duties of the officers of that ancient manorial court; and the more researching I’ve done, the more has come to light. The duties of one officer in particular caught my attention: the ale-conner. Further news of that officer’s … Continue reading The Ale-Conner
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The Ale-Conner
Recent delvings into the history of Market Drayton’s court leet (posts passim) have taught me of the duties of the officers of that ancient manorial court; and the more researching I’ve done, the more has come to light. The duties of one officer in particular caught my attention: the ale-conner. Further news of that officer’s … Continue reading The Ale-Conner