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An imperfect Roman martyrology, Written in the 14th century

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MS. Gough Liturg. 4
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An imperfect Roman martyrology, apparently based on Usuardus's work: extending from Mar. 17 to Dec. 23 only. Some of the British saints are peculiar, such as Aldebertus martyr on May 18, Wenburga on Sept. 21. The first entry will serve as a specimen: 'Sextodecimo Kalendas Aprilis [calendarial notes] In Scocia sancti Patricii episcopi & confessoris, qui primus ibidem Christum evangelizavit ... Item in Britannia sancte Wythburge uirginis. Et aliorum.'.

Dates

  • Creation: Written in the 14th century

Extent

60 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • Latin

Shelfmark

MS. Gough Liturg. 4

Other Finding Aids

Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. II, no. 18339

Custodial History

'Orate pro anima Johannis Derham capellani' (second half of the 15th century ?).

Physical Facet

On parchment, imperfect

Dimensions

9 3/8 × 6 1/2 in.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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