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1. Cotton MS Nero C VII, ff 216–223

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Nero C VII, ff 216–223
Title:
Annalistic chronicle
Scope & Content:
Contents: ff. 216r-223r: An annalistic chronicle including years with Roman numerals, ending in 1141. Much of the space remains unfilled; some has been filled by a later cursive hand (13th century). Decoration: Roman numerals in red. Letters highlighted in red.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
2nd quarter of the 12th century
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Nero C VII

2. Cotton MS Caligula A VII, f 1

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Caligula A VII, f 1
Title:
Medieval memorandum, dated 1371–72; early modern instructions for binding
Scope & Content:
This folio contains a memorandum in Anglo-Norman French, dated 1371-72. It also contains instructions for binding a manuscript, in an early modern hand, and the shelfmark 'Caligula A. 7.'
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Anglo-Norman and English
Date Range:
2nd half of the 14th century
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Caligula A VII

3. Cotton MS Vespasian E III, ff 171–178

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Vespasian E III, ff 171–178
Title:
Invectivum Contra Regem Iohannem
Scope & Content:
Contents: ff. 171r-178v: Invectivum Contra Regem Iohannem (The Barons’ Insult against King John), beginning: ‘Mater cum omnibus'. Decoration: Numerous small large initials in red and blue, some with pen-flourishing. Numerous large initials in red and blue.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
4th quarter of the 13th century
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Vespasian E III

4. Cotton MS Vespasian B XI, ff 138–144

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Vespasian B XI, ff 138–144
Title:
A verse chronicle
Scope & Content:
This part of Cotton MS Vespasian B XI contains an anonymous verse chronicle, originally in roll form. Contents: ff. 139r-144r: An anonymous verse-chronicle, with a later addition of a memorandum of the chronicle on ff. 139r-144r in a 17th-century hand. ff. 138r, 139v, 140v, 141v, 142v, 143v, ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1st half of the 16th century-2nd half of the 17th century
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Vespasian B XI

5. Cotton MS Vitellius C VIII, ff 143–156

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Vitellius C VIII, ff 143–156
Title:
Domesday abbreviation for Kent
Scope & Content:
These folios contain a 12th-century copy of an abbreviation of the Domesday survey of Kent. These membranes originally formed a roll, but have been cut apart and rearranged in book form (see Clarke, 'Condensing and Abbreviating' (2016), p. 258). Contents: ff. 143r-156r: Domesday abbreviation ...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
2nd half of the 12th century
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Vitellius C VIII

6. Cotton MS Claudius C IX, ff 204–209

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Claudius C IX, ff 204–209
Title:
Abingdon indices, notes and letters
Scope & Content:
Contents: ff. 204r-209v: Indices for and notes on Abingdon’s Liber Terrarum, added in several hands, primarily that of Sir Simonds D’Ewes (d. 1650); this section also includes two letters to Sir Simonds D’Ewes, one written by Roger Dodsworth (d. 1654), dated 16 January 1645/6 (sealed); the oth...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English and Latin
Date Range:
17th century
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Claudius C IX

7. Cotton MS Vespasian B XI, f 83

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Vespasian B XI, f 83
Title:
A fragment of a rental
Scope & Content:
Contents: ff. 83r-83v: A fragment of a rental. No decoration.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
c 1450
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Vespasian B XI

8. Cotton MS Claudius E III, ff 308–333

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Claudius E III, ff 308–333
Title:
William Rishanger, Opus Chronicorum
Scope & Content:
Contents: ff. 308r-333r: William Rishanger (b. 1250, d. 1312), Opus Chronicorum (Chronicle Work), beginning: '[A]nno gracie millesimo ducentesimo quinquagesimo nono rex Anglorum Henricus'. [f. 333v is blank]. Decoration: Spaces for initials have been left unfilled.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
Mid 15th century
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Claudius E III

9. Cotton MS Domitian A XII, ff 3–56

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Domitian A XII, ff 3–56
Title:
Chronicle from Brutus to AD 1335/6
Scope & Content:
Contents: ff. 3r-54r: A Chronicle from Brutus to AD 1335/6. ff. 55r-56r: A table of contents for the preceding chronicle. [ff. 54v, 56v are blank]. Decoration: Medium and small initials in brown ink.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
4th quarter of the 14th century
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Domitian A XII

10. Cotton MS Claudius E III, ff 169–307

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton MS Claudius E III, ff 169–307
Title:
Henry Knighton, Chronicon
Scope & Content:
Contents: ff. 169r-307r: Henry Knighton (d. 1396), Chronicon (Chronicle), beginning: 'Hoc opusculum post preclaros retroactorum eventuum in regno Anglie et eius confinibus luculentos cronografos'. [f. 307v is blank]. Decoration: 1 large pen-flourished initial H in blue ornamented with red (f...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Anglo-Norman, English, Middle, and Latin
Date Range:
1st half of the 15th century
Extent:

Part of Cotton MS Claudius E III

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