Cartulary of Cirencester Abbey

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Cartulary of Cirencester Abbey, comprised of 2 regista.

Dates

Creation: 13th-14th centuries

Extent

0.30 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. c. 392].

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Dep. c. 392-393

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 20997

Additional Description

Abstract

Cartulary of Cirencester Abbey

Biographical / Historical

Cirencester Abbey or St. Mary's Abbey, Cirencester in Gloucestershire was founded as an Augustinian monastery in 1117 on the site of an earlier church. It was enlarged in the 14th century but suppressed under Henry VIII's reforms in 1539.