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:
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1 roll
