Smaragdus of Saint-Mihiel — 12th century, second half; English, Kirkstall (?)
MS. e Mus. 195
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Smaragdus of Saint-Mihiel — 12th century, second half; English, Kirkstall (?)
Shelfmark
MS. e Mus. 195
Place of origin
English, Kirkstall (?)
Date
12th century, second half
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Decoration
DecorationInitials. (Pächt and Alexander iii. 260)
Provenance
Kirkstall, Yorkshire, Cistercian abbey of Saint Mary the Virgin: "Liber Sancte Marie de Kirchestal." at head of fol. 1r, s. xii. Names of Kirkstall monks on endleaves s. xv (cf. Laud Misc. 216). (MLGB3: evidence from an ex-libris inscription or note of gift to an institution).
Given by John Newton in 1658. (MLGB3)
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