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MS 157: Statuta Anglie [lost during WWII], 14th century

 Item
Identifier: MS 157

Scope and Contents

This manuscript was lost during the Second World War. It was a 14th-century English manuscript in vellum, written in Latin and in French, which contained a list of medieval statutes and other laws issued by the Kingdom of England before the development of the English Parliament. A more detailed description can be found in Catherine Borland's catalogue (1916): MS 157 (external link).

Dates

  • Creation: 14th century

Language of Materials

Latin and French

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open to all. The manuscripts can be consulted in the Centre for Research Collections, Edinburgh University Main Library.

Extent

1 bound MS volume

Previous reference

Laing 413

Bibliography

Borland, Catherine, A descriptive catalogue of the Western mediƦval manuscripts in Edinburgh university library (Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1916), pp. 237-238.

Repository Details

Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository

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