Monday 19 April 2004 09:15 GMT Daylight Time Good morning, 1731 or 1733 is given in various reference books as being the date that Latin ceased to be used in any document such as a manorial roll and it it is said that it is by Act of Parliament. I have yet to discover which one and to be able to quote it would be to close off a particular piece of research. I refuse to give in [ lol ] and would therefore appreciate a word from the wise, Thank you very much Alan Dell 14th May 2005 Kent History Federation one-day Conference Edenbridge www.evmt,org.uk