Roll of the Household Expenses of Richard de Swinfield, Bishop of Hereford, During the Years 1289 and 1290. Abstract, Illustrations, Glossary, and Index : Camden Society, Old Series, Volume LXII.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Webb, John, author.

Series:

Roll of the Household Expenses of Richard de Swinfield, Bishop of Hereford Series

Roll of the Household Expenses of Richard de Swinfield, Bishop of Hereford Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Manners and customs.

Prices--Great Britain.

Prices.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (259 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2021.

Summary:

This historical work provides an account of the household expenses of Richard de Swinfield, Bishop of Hereford, during the years 1289 and 1290. Edited by John Webb, the text delves into the financial records maintained by Swinfield's chaplain, John de Kemeseye, offering insights into the lifestyle, resources, and administrative practices of medieval ecclesiastical households. The book also explores the origins and endowments of the Bishopric of Hereford, reflecting on its historical significance, geographical scope, and contributions from early kings and nobles. It serves as an important resource for understanding medieval English episcopacy, land use, and social structures. Intended for historians, researchers, and those interested in medieval studies, the book combines detailed financial documentation with contextual analysis of the diocese's development and its role in society. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

ROLL OF THE HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES OF RICHARD DE SWINFIELD, BISHOP OF HEREFORD (continued)

GLOSSARY

ABSTRACT AND ILLUSTRATIONS

GENERAL INDEX

ADDENDA ET CORRIGENDA

CAMDEN SOCIETY.

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ISBN:

9781773014616

1773014617

OCLC:

1470861345