This 19th-century facsimile of the original 16th-century text provides an invaluable glimpse into the social and economic history of early modern England. The rent roll, compiled by Sir John Towneley in 1535-6, documents the properties and tenancies of his estates in the county palatine of Lancaster, shedding light on the distribution of land and wealth during this period. An essential resource for scholars of English history, genealogy, and economics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.