Terrier and title-book of the East Fields of Cambridge, with furlong names and topographical description, and directions for the order of the survey, 1480 - 1520
Scope and Contents
Five front flyleaves from at least two liturgical manuscripts. Notes on the recto of the fifth read:
In hoc libro contnentur terre decimabilis ecclesie Sancti benedicti et sunt plus minus: 166 acres and 40 perches (roman numbers
Item quedam seliones non mensurate: xx
Item in ly balkes: x acre
Item dimidium horti vocati the fayeryard
terre decimabiles pertinent'
Hic liber est antiquior Libro collegij corporis christi, vt facile ex collatione apparebit. (Parker)
The text is ultimately derived from the lost Barnwell Tithe Book, but with ownerships updated.
Collation: i-vi(-vi) flyleaves; 1-8, 9-16, 17-24, 25-34 (-25)
Dates
- Creation: 1480 - 1520
Extent
1 volume(s) : vellum
Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
A Silverfish damage to outer edges of leaves.
Former / Other Reference
XVII 4
General
In original binding; the 4 quires are sewn on to three sheepskin thongs, bound into chamfered oak board with holes for lost tie strings.
Date information
DateText: n.d..
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2005-11-09 14:38:43+00:00
Repository Details
Part of the Corpus Christi College Archives Repository
Corpus Christi College
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Cambridge CB2 1RH United Kingdom
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