This volume presents a detailed exploration of a significant medieval register, illuminating a crucial chapter in the history of the Priory of Wetherhal in Cumbria. Dating back to the 12th century, the register offers a rare and valuable glimpse into the operations, patronage, and societal interactions of this important monastery. The author meticulously unpacks the historical context, shedding light on the establishment of the priory amidst Anglo-Saxon and Norman influences. The book carefully examines the register's diverse charters, revealing insights into land ownership, church administration, and the lives of the monks within the broader context of an evolving feudal system. Through these charters and other documents, the author adeptly unravels the intricate web of relationships between the priory, local magnates, and the wider ecclesiastical landscape, providing a vivid account of medieval society and the role of religious institutions therein.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This volume presents a detailed exploration of a significant medieval register, illuminating a crucial chapter in the history of the Priory of Wetherhal in Cumbria. Dating back to the 12th century, the register offers a rare and valuable glimpse into the operations, patronage, and societal interactions of this important monastery. The author meticulously unpacks the historical context, shedding light on the establishment of the priory amidst Anglo-Saxon and Norman influences. The book carefully examines the register's diverse charters, revealing insights into land ownership, church administration, and the lives of the monks within the broader context of an evolving feudal system. Through these charters and other documents, the author adeptly unravels the intricate web of relationships between the priory, local magnates, and the wider ecclesiastical landscape, providing a vivid account of medieval society and the role of religious institutions therein. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332066322_0
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