Notes on Leges Burgorum

This material is held atUniversity of Manchester Library

  • Reference
    • GB 133 MBP/1
  • Dates of Creation
    • c.1901-c.1903
  • Language of Material
    • English and Latin.
  • Physical Description
    • 3 items.

Scope and Content

Research notes and transcripts of Latin documents relating to Leges Burgorum. Leges Burgorum, established by David I (1124-1153), were the rules that governed most aspects of life and work in Scottish towns or 'burghs'. The series contains notes on Scottish laws and how they related to neighbouring English towns such as Wearmouth and Newcastle.