1. Egerton MS 2849
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Egerton MS 2849
- Title:
- The mortuary roll of Lucy of Hedingham
- Scope & Content:
- The mortuary roll of Lucy of Hedingham was produced c.1225-1230 to mark the death of the foundress and first prioress of the Benedictine nunnery of Castle Hedingham in Essex. The prioress is only identified as Lucy, and her identity is uncertain; she was probably a noblewoman connected to the de...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- Latin
- Date Range:
- c 1225-1230
- Extent:
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2 parchment rolls, kept separately.