Forest laws and ordinances from Canute to Henry VIII, Late sixteenth century
Scope and Contents
The only article in English is the charter of King Edward the Confessor beginning 'Iche Edward kinge have given of my forest keepinge ...'. At the end of the volume is a folding leaf containing a table of the sovereigns of England from King Edward the Confessor to Queen Elizabeth I, giving the period of their respective reigns, date of their death, and location of their tomb.
Dates
- Creation: Late sixteenth century
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
1 volume(s) (43 leaves.)
Language of Materials
Latin
English
Custodial History
From the Library of John Moore (1646–1714), Bishop of Ely (‘Royal Library’), no. 969.
Physical Description
Parchment.
Repository Details
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