Constantius, Heiric of Auxerre — 12th century, first half; England, Winchester (?)

Title

Constantius, Heiric of Auxerre — 12th century, first half; England, Winchester (?)

Sulpicius Severus, Gregory of Tours — 13th century, early; England, Winchester (?)

Miracles of St Nicholas — 12th century, first half; England, Winchester (?)

Rhygyfarch ap Sulien — 12th century, first half; England, Winchester (?)

Shelfmark

MS. Bodl. 793

Place of origin

England, Winchester (?)

Date

13th century, early

12th century, first half

Language

Latin

Contents

Form

codex

Support

parchment

Physical extent

iii + 238 leaves

Decoration

Initials close in style to MS Bodley 535 fols 39–93. Text copied in part from MS. Digby 112

Acquisition

Given by William Ballow, proctor of Christ Church, Oxford, in 1604 or 1605

Provenance

Summary Catalogue dates the four parts respectively 12th century, late; 13th century, early; 13th century, early; 13th century. Pächt and Alexander appear to date the whole volume 12th century, first half and localize it at Winchester because of its relationship to MSS. Bodl. 535 and Digby 112.

Crediton, Devon, Collegiate church of Holy Cross: 'Liber Johannis Lynd...'. For the provenance see BLR 2 (1941-49) 91. Notes in the hand of John Lyndon: cf. MS. Bodl. 383, MS. Bodl. 159 and University College 91(MLGB3: inferred evidence).

'Guilihelmi Muggi liber ex dono Magistri Georgii Mason' at head of fol. 2r (MLGB3)