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'Gough's Remarkable Events of the Saxon Heptarchy'

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MS. Eng. hist. c. 1028
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Chronological accounts by Richard Gough of the seven Saxon Kingdoms of England from the mid-5th century to the Norman Conquest, late 18th century; labelled on spine 'Gough's Remarkable Events of the Saxon Heptarchy'.

Dates

  • Creation: Late 18th century

Extent

231 Leaves

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. hist. c. 1028, fols. 1-2]

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Shelfmark:

MS. Eng. hist. c. 1028

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 21460

Abstract

Chronological accounts by the antiquary Richard Gough of the seven Saxon Kingdoms of England

Biographical / Historical

Richard Gough (1735-1809) was an antiquary. Details are given in the Dictionary of National Biography.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Bought by the Library in 1978, Stanley Crowe, cat. 88 (1978), 8.

Physical Facet

Half red morocco, marbled boards.

Title
'Gough's Remarkable Events of the Saxon Heptarchy'
Status
Published
Date
EAD version 2021
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

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