The Black Prince Records
Administrative records and letters from 1346 to 1365
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The Black Prince Records
The
Register of Edward, the Black Prince, commonly referred to as the Black Prince
Records, is a collection of official administrative and household records
detailing the management of estates belonging to Edward of Woodstock
(1330–1376), the eldest son of Edward III. Preserved in The National Archives
and published in four volumes, these registers provide an invaluable window
into 14th-century medieval governance, finance, law, and social history.
These
records detail the management of his estates in England and Wales, specifically
covering the Duchy of Cornwall and the Palatinate of Chester. See also the
Royal Collection Trust.
Index of the Black Prince Records
The
Black Prince’s Register, Part
1 (General / Early Records, 1346–1348): Focuses on the initial management
of his affairs directly following his breakout military achievements at the
Battle of Crécy.
The
Black Prince’s Register, Part
2 (Duchy of Cornwall, 1351–1365): Covers the administration of the Duchy of
Cornwall. Because Cornwall was a vital revenue source, these records track tin
mining (stannaries), local manors, territorial rights, and maritime assets.
The
Black Prince’s Register, Part
3 (Palatinate of Chester, 1351–1365): Documents the Earldom and Palatinate
of Chester. Because Chester operated under its own distinct legal system, this
section details local judicial sessions, the granting of charters, and feudal
service.
The
Black Prince’s Register, Part
4 (England, 1351–1365): Records the management of his widespread property
holdings across England proper, managed by his executive council based in
London.