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Collection of four English and Latin pieces, Written in about 1700-1730

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MS. Willis 71
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  1. P. 1. Copies of epitaphs, chiefly from printed books, written in about A.D. 1700: given to Browne Willis by dr. Robert Shippen, with index
  2. P. 165. Tombs and (fol. 169) epitaphs in Lincoln cathedral, A.D. 1641, copies from two MSS
  3. P. 243. Epitaphs in Gloucester cathedral, from one of dr. Rich. Rawlinson's MSS., lent to Browne Willis in May 1726, and copied by his sons Thomas and Henry on June 6 and 7, 1726
  4. P. 317. An account of the monuments in Bristol cathedral, with general papers about the diocese of Bristol

Dates

  • Creation: Written in about 1700-1730

Extent

362 pages

Language of Materials

  • Latin

Shelfmark

MS. Willis 71

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. 16365

Custodial History

Mark by which the Collection was referred to until about A.D. 1870: 4° 13

Physical Facet

On paper

Dimensions

8 3/4 × 6 7/8 in.

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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Weston Library
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