MS. D. D. Ch. Ch. O. 996A

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Language(s): Latin

Hugh, abbot and convent of Abingdon grant to Clement, abbot and convent of Oseney a well called Reuemorewelle in Hinksey (North Hinksey or South Hinksey). 1205-21.

Physical Description

Form: sheet

Support: parchment

Two seals

Seal: The seal of the Abbey; on the reverse seal a fine head from a gem; The Virgin with Child Legend: ‘SIGILLV AECLESSIE S... ABENDONIAE’

Seal: The second is the seal of Abbot Hugh; the reverse is a head from a gem [HV]GO GRACIA DEI EST ID QVOD EST. An abbot holding a book in his right hand Legend: ‘... HVGONIS DEI GRA...BATIS’

Record Sources

N. Denholm-Young, Cartulary of the Mediaeval Archives of Christ Church, Oxford Historical Society o.s. 92 (1931), p. 6

H. E. Salter, Cartulary of Oseney Abbey, 6 vols. (1929-1936), 4, no. 432 (p. 472)

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Last Substantive Revision

2021-02: First online publication