12th century illuminated manuscript Romanesque in style and Byzantine in iconography. A collection of royal charters etc. relating to the lands and privileges of the Benedictine Abbey at Sherborne in Dorset. Written in Latin and Anglo-Saxon.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Sherborne Chartulary, 1146
Date supported
1947
Medium and material
Parchment
Grant
800
Total cost
3800
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