A history of the town of Brecon to the year 1718, by Hugh Thomas
MS. Rawl. B. 465
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
A history of the town of Brecon to the year 1718, by Hugh Thomas
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. B. 465
Summary
Erroneously described on a titlepage prefixed to the volume as being "An essay towards the history and antiquities of Brecknockshire."
Pages 71–176 are occupied with extracts from Dugdale's Baronage respecting the several holders of Brecknock castle. At the end of the volume is a list of the sheriffs of the county from 1539 to 1718; and on the last leaf some notes of advice for traders in Virginia.
Date
18th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in quarto
Physical extent
146 Leaves
Custodial history
At the beginning of the book the following note is affixed: "This MS. was Mr. Hugh Thomas', whose hand I knew, it being it: he left his books and manuscripts to the late Robert earl of Oxford and Mortimer."
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Collection contents
Rawlinson B: English History
A history of the town of Brecon to the year 1718, by Hugh Thomas
