An itinerary of Northamptonshire, Written in about 1570-1660
An itinerary of Northamptonshire containing arms, pedigrees, notes of church monuments, etc., stated to be by William Belcher of Guilsborough (d. 1609?). Many notes ranging from 1614 to 1659 or later are added, some of which are stated in the handlist to be by (Sir) Richard St. George (d. 1635?): from fol. 130 it would seem probable that some are by Augustine Vincent (d. 1626).
The volume is bound in part of a parchment pedigree bearing coloured coats of arms.
Dates
- Creation: Written in about 1570-1660
Extent
174 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Shelfmark
MS. Top. Northants e. 1
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. III, no. 16657
Custodial History
'Given to the Heralds Office at London by Raphe Sheldon of Beoly ..., (d. 1684).
Physical Facet
On paper
Dimensions
in a case 8 1/4 × 6 3/8 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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