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[[England|England]] > [[Lancashire|Lancashire]] > [[Lancashire Probate Records|Lancashire Probate Records]] | |||
Here is a list of Lancashire towns and parishes that begin with the letter A and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them. For other places, click on a link: B-D, [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes E through L|E-L<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1239912051575_141" />]], [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes M through S|M-S]], [[Lancashire Probate Jurisdictions Parishes T through Z|T-Z]]. | |||
Once you have identified a court, click on a court name to access indexes or go to the [http://www.xmission.com/~nelsonb/lws.htm Lancashire Will Index]. <br><br> | |||
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! style="background: #ffdead" width="15%" | PARISH | |||
! style="background: #ffdead" width="40%" | PRIMARY COURT | |||
! style="background: #ffdead" width="40%" | SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER | |||
|- | |||
| Bacup | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Balderstone | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Bamber Bridge St Saviour | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Bardsley | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Barrowford | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Barton | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Barton upon Irwell | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Bedford Leigh | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Beswick | |||
| Search the courts of the surrounding parishes | |||
| . | |||
|- | |||
| Bevington | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Bickerstaffe | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Billinge | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Birch | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Birch in Rusholme | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Bircle | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Bispham | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Blackburn, all parishes | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Blackley [St Peter] | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | |||
| | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| Blackpool St John | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Blackrod | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Blawith | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Bolton le Moors, all parishes | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Bolton le Sands | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Bootle St Mary | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Bradshaw | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Brathay | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | ||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Bretherton | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Briercliffe | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Brindle | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Broughton | ||
| [ | | Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Prerogative court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
|- | |||
| Broughton in Furness | |||
| Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Prerogative court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
|- | |||
| Broughton, Field [St Peter] | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Burnley [St Peter] | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Burnley St James | ||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Burscough Bridge | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Burton Wood | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Bury, all parishes | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Cartmel | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Cartmel Fell | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Caton with Littledale | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Chadderton St John | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Chadderton St Matthew | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Chatburn | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Cheetham Hill St Mark | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Childwall | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Chipping | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | ||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Chorley, all parishes | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Chorlton cum Hardy | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Chorlton upon Medlock [All Saints] | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Chorlton upon Medlock St Saviour | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | |||
3 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Church Kirk | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Claughton | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Lonsdale | ||
| 2 - | | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Clayton le Moors | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Clitheroe | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Clitheroe Castle | |||
| Search the courts of the surrounding parishes | |||
| . | |||
|- | |||
| Clitheroe St James | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Cockerham | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | ||
| 2 - | | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Cockersand Abbey | ||
| | | Search the courts of the surrounding parishes | ||
| . | |||
|- | |||
| Coldhurst | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Colne | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Colne Christ Church | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |||
| Colton | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Coniston, Church | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Copp | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Coppull | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Croft with Southworth | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | |||
3 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Crossens | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | |||
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | |||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Croston | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | |||
3 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | |||
2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Croxteth Park | ||
| | | Search the courts of the surrounding parishes | ||
| 2 - | | . | ||
3 - | |- | ||
| Dalton in Furness | |||
| Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | |||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Deane | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Dendron | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | ||
| 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | |||
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York | |||
4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | |||
|- | |||
| Denton | |||
| Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | |||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Denton Christ Church | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Didsbury | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Downham | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | Droylsden | ||
| | | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | ||
| Pre-1541 | | Pre-1541 | ||
2 - | 2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury | ||
Post-1540 | Post-1540 | ||
2 - | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York | ||
3 - | 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | ||
4 - | 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York | ||
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England > Lancashire > Lancashire Probate Records
Here is a list of Lancashire towns and parishes that begin with the letter A and the pre-1858 courts that had probate jurisdiction over them. For other places, click on a link: B-D, E-L, M-S, T-Z.
Once you have identified a court, click on a court name to access indexes or go to the Lancashire Will Index.
| PARISH | PRIMARY COURT | SECONDARY COURTS - IN SEARCH ORDER |
|---|---|---|
| Bacup | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Balderstone | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Bamber Bridge St Saviour | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Bardsley | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Barrowford | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Barton | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Barton upon Irwell | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Bedford Leigh | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Beswick | Search the courts of the surrounding parishes | . |
| Bevington | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Bickerstaffe | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Billinge | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Birch | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Birch in Rusholme | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Bircle | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Bispham | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Blackburn, all parishes | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Blackley [St Peter] | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Blackpool St John | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Blackrod | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Blawith | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Bolton le Moors, all parishes | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Bolton le Sands | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Kendal | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Bootle St Mary | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Bradshaw | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Brathay | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Bretherton | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Briercliffe | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Brindle | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Broughton | Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Prerogative court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Broughton in Furness | Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Prerogative court of the Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Broughton, Field [St Peter] | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Burnley [St Peter] | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Burnley St James | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Burscough Bridge | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Burton Wood | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Bury, all parishes | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Cartmel | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Cartmel Fell | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Caton with Littledale | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Chadderton St John | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Chadderton St Matthew | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Chatburn | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Cheetham Hill St Mark | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Childwall | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Chipping | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Chorley, all parishes | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Chorlton cum Hardy | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Chorlton upon Medlock [All Saints] | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Chorlton upon Medlock St Saviour | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Church Kirk | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Claughton | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Lonsdale | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Clayton le Moors | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Clitheroe | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Clitheroe Castle | Search the courts of the surrounding parishes | . |
| Clitheroe St James | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Cockerham | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Cockersand Abbey | Search the courts of the surrounding parishes | . |
| Coldhurst | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Colne | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Colne Christ Church | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Colton | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Coniston, Church | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Copp | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Amounderness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Coppull | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Croft with Southworth | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Crossens | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Croston | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Croxteth Park | Search the courts of the surrounding parishes | . |
| Dalton in Furness | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Deane | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Dendron | Court of the Bishop (Consistory) of the Commissary of the Archdeaconry of Richmond Western Deaneries - Furness | 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York
3 - Chancery Court of the Archbishop of York 4 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York |
| Denton | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Denton Christ Church | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Didsbury | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Downham | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |
| Droylsden | Court of the Bishop of Chester (Episcopal Consistory) | Pre-1541
2 - Prerogative Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury Post-1540 2 - Exchequer and Prerogative Courts of the Archbishop of York 3 - Court of the Peculiar of the Dean and Chapter of York 4 - Court of the Chancery of the Archbishop of York |