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Charter concerning prayers for Henry VI and his parents, 1444-02-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/UNI/26

Scope and Contents

Granter: John Langton as Chancellor of Cambridge University
Grantee: Henry VI

Dates

  • Creation: 1444-02-08

Conditions Governing Access

From the Sub-Fonds:

ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS LESS THAN ONE HUNDRED YEARS OLD MAY BE SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS. ASK THE ARCHIVISTS FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

2 seals.

Former / Other Reference

Box 60 no 14

Existence and Location of Copies

Negative of the seals in the Archivist's Office (labelled as UNI/26).

Physical Description

paper

Description of seals

Quantity: 2 seals, 1-sided.
Attachment: pendant on green and purple cord.
Colour: red.
Damage: seal 1, 1 (slight damage); seal 2, 3 (moderate damage).
Shape and size: seal 1, vesica, 65mm x 45 mm. Seal 2, vesica, 50mm x 32 mm.
Impression: seal 1, three individuals in tabernacles standing on a three-arched bridge with legend [Cambridge University Seal]. Seal 2, Man's head in profile over a four-arched bridge, also with legend.




Finding aid date

2008-01-10 16:01:26+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the Archive Centre, King's College, Cambridge Repository

Contact:
Archivist
King's College
Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom
+44 (0)1223 331444