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- ↑ Chandler, G.; Hannah, I.C. (1949). Dudley as it was and as it is today. London: B.T. Batsford Ltd. pp. 41–44.
- ↑ History of Parliament Online: 1558–1603 Members – DUDLEY, alias SUTTON, Edward (Author: J.E.M.)
- ↑ Chaffers, William (1899). Gilda aurifabrorum; a history of English goldsmiths and plateworkers. London: Reeves and Turner. pp. 57-58.
- ↑ Harris, William (1845). Rambles about Dudley castle. Halesowen: William Harris. pp. 13.
- ↑ Booker, Luke (1825). A Descriptive and Historical Account of Dudley Castle, and Its Surrounding Scenery: With Graphic Illustrations. London: Nichols. p. 89.
- ↑ The Sutton-Dudleys of England and Massachusetts New England; Acts of Congress 1862, Publisher: New York; Author: George Adlard; Michigan State University Library; https://catalog.lib.msu.edu/Record/folio.in00005139868/Version