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The Baronial Halls, and Ancient Picturesque Edifices of England; Vol. 2 of 2

Note 28 — BERKELEY CASTLE, GLOUCESTERSHIRE.

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In 1334 the retinue of the then Lord of Berkeley usually consisted of twelve knights, each with two servants and a page; twenty-four squires, each with one man and a page—making a total of 108 persons.

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His expenditure for one year was1309146

He saved1155188

2465132

A large sum for yearly income in those days.

His armour cost11811

A hawk0150

A falcon1150

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