Stannaries
Britishnoun
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A resignation of the Wardenship of the Stannaries had been extorted from him.
From Sir Walter Ralegh A Biography by Stebbing, W. (William)
He was made 'Steward of all the King's Manours and Stannaries in the county of Cornwall,' and later on was appointed to other posts of importance.
From Devon, Its Moorlands, Streams and Coasts by Northcote, Rosalind
It is really, of course, a part of the Stannaries.
From First and Last by Belloc, Hilaire
In July he succeeded the Earl of Bedford as Lord Warden of the Stannaries; in September he was appointed Lieutenant of the County of Cornwall; in November, Vice-Admiral of the two counties.
From Raleigh by Lang, Andrew
Raleigh was promised letters of continuance for the Stannaries, but was warned to take no measures with regard to the woods and parks of the Duchy of Cornwall until further orders.
From Raleigh by Lang, Andrew
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