Explore the financial records that shaped Canterbury’s medieval skyline.
This edition presents extracts from ancient accounts that illuminate how a great monastery funded building, repairs, and daily operations across centuries. Read concrete details about outlays, materials, and the people who supervised and carried projects forward.
The material covers a long span, from early treasurers’ accounts to later wartime and restoration-era notes. It highlights the pressures of ongoing construction, the roles of superintendents and clerks, and the kinds of items purchased—from bricks and lead to timber and quarry work. While the text preserves the original linguistic quirks, it stays focused on the practical side of building and maintenance within the Canterbury precincts.
- Concrete examples of funding for major works, including the refectory, cloisters, and the Angel tower.
- Names and titles of officials involved in supervising and financing construction.
- Chronological notes on repairs, new structures, and associated expenses.
- Insights into how medieval cathedrals were planned, recorded, and delivered on budget.
Ideal for readers of architectural history, medieval England, and church finance, this edition helps readers connect financial records to real buildings.