Explore a focused catalog of Berkeley Castle’s charters and muniments, with expert context and notes.
This book presents the select series of the castle’s documentary evidence, arranged to illuminate its medieval and later history. It pairs careful cataloging with an introduction that explains how the collection was gathered and organized, offering readers a clear path through a rich archival resource.
This edition emphasizes the select materials from Berkeley’s Evidence Room, accompanying the entries with introductory material, notes, and indices. It provides historical context about the Berkeley lineage and the castle’s role in English medieval and early modern history, aiding scholars and curious readers alike.
- Structured cataloging of charters, grants, leases, and other records relevant to Berkeley Castle.
- Introduction and notes that frame the collection’s provenance and organization.
- Historical background on the Fitzhardinge family and the castle’s development over time.
- Indices and references to help locate individual documents quickly.
Ideal for readers with an interest in medieval English history, genealogy, and the conservation of historic records, as well as researchers studying Berkeley Castle and its archives.