3 fortune / astrology books copied into one manuscript by an unknown copier, late 17th century. Also, a transcript by Thomas Jones, made in 1901.
Fortune Book
This material is held atArchifdy Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University Archives
- Reference
- GB 222 BMSS FB
- Dates of Creation
- c. 1685-1901
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- Welsh.
- Physical Description
- 2 items
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
In his article in The Bulletin of the Board of Celtic Studies, Vol. III, p.p. 90-119, Ifor Williams states that the manuscript was copied by an Anglesey or Caernarfonshire man who claimed to follow Iorwerth Fynglwyd and William John Mredith. He also suggests that there might be a connection with Morgan Llwyd.
Arrangement
Incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts
Access Information
Open to all users.
Note
Description compiled by Elen Wyn Hughes, January 2003.
Other Finding Aids
A typescript catalogue is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor. Reference numbers : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 4-5
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright conditions apply. Reprographics are made at the discretion of the Archivist.
Custodial History
According to Ifor Williams, it is possible that the manuscript was in the possession of Mr Thomas Williams, former Postmaster of Caernarfon in 1908. It became the property of the University College of North Wales in 1919.
Bibliography
Williams, Ifor, The Bulletin of the Board of Celtic Studies, Vol. III, p.p. 90-119