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1. Harley Ch 43 A 14

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley Ch 43 A 14
Title:
Birth amulet with prayers and invocations to Sts Cyricus and Julitta
Scope & Content:
An amulet in roll form, thought to have been used as a birth girdle. Headed with a diagram of a cross, followed by a text in Middle English invoking the protection of the Cross on the wearer, with specific reference to childbirth. This is followed by prayers in Latin, invoking Sts Cyricus and J...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, Middle and Latin
Date Range:
1st quarter of the 15th century
Extent:

1 roll

2. Harley Ch 45 A 37

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley Ch 45 A 37
Title:
Record of the testimony of Margery, wife of Walter Dun, of the descent of lands in Porton
Scope & Content:
Record of the testimony of Margery, wife of Walter Dun, of the descent of lands in Porton, Wiltshire, over multiple generations, from Renaud of Ramsbury down to Walter and Margery. If Robert, Margery’s heir, has no heirs of his own, it shall revert back to the heirs of Renaud.Followed by certifi...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, Middle and Latin
Date Range:
1376
Extent:
1 leaf

3. Harley Ch 50 B 33

Reference (shelfmark):
Harley Ch 50 B 33
Title:
Confirmation by Cecily, daughter of Sabeline, of a grant of rent made to Southwark Priory in 'Selda'
Scope & Content:
Confirmation by Cecily, daughter of Sabeline, of the grant made by Adam the merchant (mercennarii) to Southwark Priory, Surrey, of half a mark of rent in 'Selda', in return for the priory giving 5 marks of silver to Cecily and 1 gold bezant each to Geoffrey, Laurence and John, her sons. Endorse...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, Middle and Latin
Date Range:
13th century
Extent:
1 leaf

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