The Grammar of Einion Offeiriad

This material is held atArchifdy Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 222 BMSS GEO
  • Dates of Creation
    • c. 1400-1420
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Welsh.
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

The grammar of Einion Offeiriad which also contains a fragment of Hugo St. Victor's on the Lord's Prayer in Welsh and also a short treatise in Welsh.

Administrative / Biographical History

The grammar of Einion Offeiriad is the oldest Welsh grammar, composed c. 1322-1330. This copy is considered to be one of the four known early formats of the work. Consult The Bulletin of the Board of Celtic Studies, Vol II, p.p.184-200 for further information.

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 number : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 1

Conditions Governing Use

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

Related Material

Also held at the Archives Department is an early 17th century copy of a Welsh Grammar. Reference number : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 2

Bibliography

Jones, J. T. (John Thomas), The Bulletin of the Board of Celtic Studies, Vol II, p.p.184-200

Personal Names

Einion Offeiriad