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Fragment of the shroud of Henry VI and notes relating to it, 1484-08 - 1911-06-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/KCAR/3/3/2/26

Scope and Contents

Manuscript note about the circumstances around acquisition of the fragment, exhibition caption, and the 'fragment of the silk in which the bones of Henry VI were wrapped when they were removed to Windsor Castle, August 1484' mounted between two pieces of glass. The fragment was removed from Henry VI's coffin at Windsor Castle by W H St John Hope and M R James on 4 Nov 1910.

Dates

  • Creation: 1484-08 - 1911-06-02

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.

Extent

1 collection (2 sheets and one artifact) : paper, glass and silk

Language of Materials

English

Former / Other Reference

Coll 2/12

Finding aid date

2007-01-05 09:59:47+00:00

Repository Details

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

Contact:
Archivist
King's College
Cambridge CB2 1ST United Kingdom
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