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Register of the Priory of St. Bees : Surtees Society.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Wilson, James.
- Series:
- Register of the Priory of St. Bees Series
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Priories.
- Monasticism and religious orders--England.
- Monasticism and religious orders.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (711 pages)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.
- Summary:
- This work, edited by James Wilson, provides a historical account of the Priory of St. Bees, a religious institution founded in the 12th century in Coupland, Cumberland. It explores the priory's establishment by William Meschin and its integration into the feudal and ecclesiastical structures of Norman England. The book examines the early charters, the role of prominent figures such as Archbishop Thurstin, and the priory's connection to St. Mary's Abbey in York. It also delves into the socio-political context, including the influence of the feudal system and local benefactors. Intended for historians and researchers, this publication offers valuable insight into medieval religious and feudal life in Northern England. Generated by AI.
- Notes:
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- Part of the metadata in this record was created by AI, based on the text of the resource.
- ISBN:
- 9781554938223
- 1554938228
- OCLC:
- 1470859336
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