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List of armour in Sheffield castle, 1586
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List of armour in Sheffield castle, 1586
Full title " A note takenn of all my L. Armorre by Mr Whyat wch came from Yor Lp from Aurtoun Lang-feld when Yor Lp Lyed their the xvi th of November 1586 as followethe."
Transcript:
Imprimis a horsse man pece for my L. and a Case of pystoles gylded and Dammaske wth flaske and furnituer for the same, i
Item xxxi Duche pystoles & horseman peeces together, xxxi
Item Inglishe pystoles, xlii and Casses for all pystoles as well the duche as the Inglishe.
Item xiiii flaskes xiiii.
Item xxiiii musketes.................. xxiiii.
Item of Callyvers..................... ix.xxix.
Item Complet armorre for my Lo. gilded and another blackgilded for my Lo. boothe for hors and foote...... ii.
Item viii Curetts of prove.................. viii.
Item Ixvi Corslets for footte menn............ Ixvi.
Item armores for horse men............... xlii.Item almann Revett, iii.xx.ix
Item morryans..................... viii.xxix.
Item Scules and head peecis............... v.xxx.
Item pickes and heads, xi.xx.iiii
Item a target and a fawchen............... ii.
Item ii Ladles and ii spudles for gret ordinans......... iiii.
Item xx flaskes and xx Tuch boxes for muskets
Item flaskes & tuche boxes for collyvers............ Ixii.
Item xxi wch are w[i]thout tuche boxes............ xxi.Item partysantes..................... xxxvi.Item alberts........................ xxxiii.
Item blacke billes..................... xl.Item Jacks and plat coattes............... c.
Item harqqabushes of Crocke of Iron xxii & iiii of bras Armorre wch came from Mr. Berkwthes wch was dd to cella(r) fyrst on corslet for a hors man down to the knee wth spoldrens tacis vambracis wth gorget & head pece......... i.
Item on other black Armore wth tacis vambracis and gorgetand poldrens, i
Item one whyte armorre wth tacis gorget vambracis & poldrens... i.
Item other alman ryvet w[i]th a head peec for a hors man & apear of splents.................. i.Item on p......... iii platted Jackes............ i.
Endorsed: " to pay at the deathe of ye sayd Wm Maude or at the exchange of eny Tennant of ye premises his or their beste beast or goods for a herryett."
From an original at Sheffield Librarries: arc02599
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This print showcases a fascinating historical document titled "List of armour in Sheffield castle, 1586". The full title reads, "A note takenn of all my L. Armorre by Mr Whyat wch came from Yor Lp from Aurtoun Lang-feld when Yor Lp Lyed their the xvi th of November 1586 as followethe". The transcript provides an inventory of various armaments and equipment present at Sheffield Castle during that time. It includes horseman pieces, pistols, muskets, armor for footmen and horsemen, helmets, shields, pickaxes, ladles for great ordnance, flasks and touch boxes for firearms. Endorsed with the instruction to pay upon the death of William Maude or upon the exchange of any tenant on the premises with their best beast or goods for a herryett (a type of payment), this document offers insights into military preparations and financial arrangements during that era. Preserved at Sheffield Libraries as arc02599 within Sheffield City Archives collection (not associated with any commercial entity), this photograph print allows us to glimpse into history through an original source. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers interested in studying weaponry and military practices during the late 16th century. With its detailed record and unique historical context, this image invites us to explore the rich heritage contained within archives like these – windows into our past that continue to inform our understanding today.
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