A manuscript, beautifully written in part, containing an abridged copy of Brut y Tywysogion to the year 1101 (pp. 1-36), with marginal commentary in English and a brief account of Hywel Dda's Laws interpolated in the text after the year 913; an account of King Arthur's knights, especially Owain ab Eirien [Urien] (pp. 37-62); and an account of the life of Sylvester, who was pope in the time of the Emperor Constantine (pp. 63-69).
Brut y Tywysogion, a Romance of Owen, and the Faith of Sylvester,
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 Llanstephan MS 58 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls006083066
- Dates of Creation
- [early 17 cent.].
- Language of Material
- Welsh, English.
- Physical Description
- 70 pp. Half bound.
- Location
- DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVESARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
Access Information
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Note
Formerly Shirburn MS E. 6.
Preferred citation: Llanstephan MS 58 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Other Finding Aids
J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. II, part II (London, 1903), pp. 554-555.
Alternative Form Available
Available on microfilm at the Library.
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Usual copyright laws apply.
Additional Information
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