Officiality of London

A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.

Seal of the Officiality of London, 1281 (Anc. Deeds, A. 6350)


In a deed of about 1230 Master Walter, official of London, is described as the official of the archdeacon of London (ib. A. 1707), and Martin, in the "Record Interpreter," defines the" official " as" one who exercises the jurisdiction of a Bishop or Archdeacon."

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