Dr Walter E. Ll. Davies' Witchcraft in Wales Manuscripts

Reference and contact details: GB 0222 BMSS WELLD
Title: Dr Walter E. Ll. Davies' Witchcraft in Wales Manuscripts
Dates of creation: circa 1940s
Held at: University of Wales Bangor
Extent: 11 items
Name of Creator: Dr Walter E. Ll. Davies, Llanidloes.
Level of Description: fonds
Language of Material: Welsh, English

Administrative/Biographical History

No biographical information was available regarding Dr Walter E. Ll. Davies of Aberynant, Llanidloes, Montgomeryshire at time of compilation of description.

Scope and Content

Manuscript and typescript articles by Dr Walter E. Ll. Davies on the subject of witchcraft in Wales. Ancient folklore, divination, soothsaying and cattle charms are touched upon. One article concentrates on Cardiganshire in particular and another is written by E. Jones of Rhaglan, Monmouthshire.

System of Arrangement

Incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts . There is no apparent system of arrangement.

Access Conditions

Open to all users.

Copyright/Reproduction

Usual copyright conditions apply. Reprographics are made at the discretion of the Archivist.

Finding Aids

An item level typescript catalogue is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor. Reference numbers : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 18047-18057