The romance of Richard Cæur de Lion, written in the 15th cent.
Imperfect at beginning and end: beg. (about 270 lines being lost) 'Kyng Richard came out of a valey': ends 'Wynne oure annie for no nede' (about 445 lines being lost).
Dates
- Creation: written in the 15th cent.
Extent
41 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 228
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. IV, no 21802
Our best descriptions for medieval items in this collection are in Medieval Manuscripts in Oxford Libraries under MSS. Douce.
Custodial History
Owned by Francis Blomefield (armorial bookplate, 1736), Thomas Martin of Palgrave and dr. Richard Farmer.
Physical Facet
on paper, imperfect, and with some edges injured
Dimensions
11 5/8 × 4 1/4 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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