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Authenticated copy of the confirmation of the union of the gilds and the foundation of the college, 1355-05-25 - 1355-06-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0268/CCCC01/P/11

Scope and Contents

From the Management Group:

The cut-off date is fairly arbitrary, but most of these deeds, many of them concerning the acquisition of the college site and its environs, are related to properties first acquired by the gilds.

Dates

  • Creation: 1355-05-25 - 1355-06-11

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

XXVII 20 (formerly 18)

Related Materials

Authenticated copy at 01/P/12

Bibliography

Bateson, App. 43.

General

Seals: 1. oval seal of Thomas Bishop of Ely; 2. oval seal of the gild of the Blessed Mary; 3. common (oval) seal of the University of Cambridge; 4. round seal of the Chapter of Ely.

Date information

DateText: Dates: 1. Hatfield, 25 May 1355; 2. Cambridge, 1 June 1355; 3. Ely, 11 June 1355.

Originator(s)

1. Thomas, Bishop of Ely; 2. the Chancellor and Masters of the University; and 3. Brother Alan, Prior of the Cathedral Church of Ely

Finding aid date

2004-03-08 12:19:33+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Corpus Christi College Archives Repository

Contact:
Corpus Christi College
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Cambridge CB2 1RH United Kingdom