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1. Egerton Ch 127

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 127
Title:
Grant of protection of Queen Juana of Castile to the University of Alcalá de Henares
Scope & Content:
Queen Juana of Castile (b. 1479, d. 1555) grants protection to the University of Alcalá de Henares [Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso, Alcalá de Henares, Madrid], at the request of Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros (b. 1436, d. 1517), Archbishop of Toledo and founder of the University. The cha...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Spanish
Date Range:
1510
Extent:

1 leaf

2. Egerton Ch 132

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 132
Title:
Grant by Matilda of Tuscany to Michael the monk on behalf of the church of St Michael of Coternio, of land in Casalovoni
Scope & Content:
Grant by Matilda of Tuscany to Michael the monk, acting for the church of St Michael of Coternio, of a piece of land in the ville of Casalovoni in the territory of Mantua. Given at Gonzaga, 12 May 1105, with the notarial mark and signature of Uvido, notary. Endorsed: in a 12th-century hand, ‘P...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1105
Extent:
1 leaf

3. Egerton Ch 134

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 134
Title:
Grant by Matilda of Tuscany to the monastery of St Benedict near Padua, of land in Casalittus
Scope & Content:
Grant by Matilda of Tuscany to the monastery of St Benedict near Padua, of land in Casalittus; given at Pontem Ducis, 4 November 1109, written by the scribe Ribaldo, chaplain of Matilda of Tuscany, with the signatures of Baldus the Judge, Conon, and Michael the Archpresbyter.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1109
Extent:
1 leaf

4. Egerton Ch 135

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 135
Title:
Notarial copy of a grant by Matilda of Tuscany to the monastery of St Benedict near Padua, of land in Magarino, and to the monastery's cell at Ficarole, of rights and privileges in Massa
Scope & Content:
Notarial copy of a grant by Matilda of Tuscany to the monastery of St Benedict near Padua, of land in Magarino, and to the monastery's cell at Ficarole, of rights and privileges in Massa. Originally given at Massa Castle, 13 April 1112. Bearing the notarial mark and certificate of Pietro de Ca...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
between 1198 and 1212
Extent:
1 leaf

5. Egerton Ch 366

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 366
Title:
Lease by Adam Blackadder, prior of Coldingham, to Elizabeth Mautyme, Lady Fast Castle
Scope & Content:
Lease by Adam Blackadder [r. 1531-41], prior of Coldingham, to Elizabeth Mautyme, Lady Fast Castle, of all the priory’s lands in Edrom [Berwickshire] for 19 years. Given at Coldingham, 1536. Signed by ‘Adam, prior of Coldingham / Alexander Lindsay, subprior / Jacob Spenis / Adam Rimsema / Willia...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin and Scots
Date Range:
1536
Extent:
1 leaf

6. Egerton Ch 406

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 406
Title:
Statutes for the running of Marrick Priory
Scope & Content:
A set of statutes for the prioress and nuns of Marrick Priory, Yorkshire, to follow, set down following an inquisition held at Marrick on Tuesday just before the Feast of St Denis [8 October] 1252. The statutes set out how the prioress should treat her nuns, rules around guests at the priory, re...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1252
Extent:
1 leaf

7. Egerton Ch 428

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 428
Title:
Grant by Alexandria, daughter of Ralph fitz Bernard, and others to Stixwould Priory
Scope & Content:
Grant by Alexandria daughter of Ralph fitz Bernard, Matilda, Hawise, Beatrice, Beatrice’s fiancé William, and Aime, to Stixwould Priory [Lincolnshire], of all their lands in Huntingdon and the advowson of St Andrew’s Church, Wilgebia, so that they may forever partake in the spiritual benefits of...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
Late 12th century
Extent:
1 leaf

8. Egerton Ch 434

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 434
Title:
Grant by Alexandria, daughter of Ralph fitz Bernard to Stixwould Priory
Scope & Content:
Grant by Alexandria daughter of Ralph fitz Bernard, with the consent of Robert de Herierbi and her son William, to Stixwould Priory [Lincolnshire], of all her dowry after her husband Robert and her son William are dead. When Alexandria dies, the priory will receive her body as if she were a memb...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
Late 12th century
Extent:
1 leaf

9. Egerton Ch 469

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 469
Title:
Acknowledgement by Eustacia, prioress of Stixwould, of accounts received
Scope & Content:
Acknowledgement by Eustacia, prioress of Stixwould [Lincolnshire], that she has received the final account of John Burbut, once bailiff of her manor of Honington, and an acquaintance of receipts and payments; given at Stixwould, 3 February 1400. Endorsed: in a 16th-century hand, ‘super n. Burbo...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1400
Extent:
1 leaf

10. Egerton Ch 620

Reference (shelfmark):
Egerton Ch 620
Title:
Grant by Conrad III, King of the Romans, to Corvey Abbey of the nunnery of Kemnade
Scope & Content:
Conrad III (r. 1138-1152), King of the Romans, granting the nunnery of Kemnade to Abbot Wibald (b. 1098, d. 1158) and the Benedictine abbey of Corvey (Westphalia). The nunnery was to be held in the same way as the three other abbeys of Eresburg, Meppia and Visbike. The grant was subject to an an...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1147
Extent:
1 roll