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Geoffrey of Monmouth, Giraldus Cambrensis — 13th century, third quarter; English

MS. Laud Misc. 720

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Title

Geoffrey of Monmouth, Giraldus Cambrensis — 13th century, third quarter; English

Historical extracts relating to Scotland, Charter of Richard I relating to Scotland — 13th century, third quarter; English

Shelfmark

MS. Laud Misc. 720

Associated place

Scotland

Place of origin

English

Date

13th century, third quarter

Language

Latin

Contents

MS. Laud Misc. 720 – Part 1
Geoffrey of Monmouth Historia regum Britanniae
2. (fols. 134–244) Giraldus Cambrensis De topographia Hiberniae
MS. Laud Misc. 720 – Part 2
Historical extracts relating to Scotland
Charter of Richard I relating to Scotland

Binding

19th-century calf rebind.

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Title

Galfridus Monumetensis, etc.

Shelfmark

MS. Laud Misc. 720

Summary

Part 1:

Geoffrey of Monmouth, Historia regum Britanniae

Giraldus Cambrensis, De topographia Hiberniae

Part 2:

Historical extracts relating to Scotland

Charter of Richard I relating to Scotland

Date

13th century, third quarter

Language

Latin

Physical facet

19th century calf rebind

Physical extent

252 Leaves

Custodial history

Both 'owners' were prebendaries of Durham. At end, memorandum containing name of brother... De Stayntun: there are places named Stainton in Co. Durham. Manuscript 1886 acquired by the Bodleian Library

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Collection contents

Laudian Collection

Galfridus Monumetensis, etc.

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  • Richard, I, King of England, 1157-1199

  • Geoffrey, of Monmouth, Bishop of St. Asaph, 1100?-1154

  • Giraldus, Cambrensis

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