Calendar of Charters and Documents Relating to the Possessions of Selborne and Its Priory: Preserved in the Muniment Room of Magdalen College, Oxford (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
Synopsis
Uncover a detailed glimpse into medieval monastic life through authentic records.
This volume presents calendars of charters and documents related to Selborne Priory and nearby lands, drawn from the Magdalen College muniments. It emphasizes originals over copies, offering clear insight into property, governance, and local history, with careful notes on dates and witnesses.
The book surveys a broad map of Hampshire and surrounding areas, showing how land, churches, and local offices were managed in the medieval period. Readers will encounter a carefully edited sequence of charters, grants, and confirmations that illuminate the daily work of monasteries, bequests, and urban ties in the region.- Read authentic, context-rich documents that reveal land use, patronage, and community life in the medieval English countryside.
- See how charters were dated, witnessed, and sealed, with explanations that help interpret the records.
- Learn about the people who shaped the landscape, from bishops and mayors to priors and monks.
- Gain a sense of place with details on towns, parishes, and routes that linked monasteries to local society.
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