The majority of the burgages were owned by the Lascelles family of Harewood and the Peirse family of Bedale; and normally they each recommended one Member. But from 1754 to 1774, while Henry Peirse was under age, both seats were held by the Lascelles.
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Number of seats
2
Right of election
in burgage holders
Background Information
Number of voters: about 200
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