Poetry and prophecies,

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 Llanstephan MS 163 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls006087584
  • Dates of Creation
    • [16 cent., second ½] /
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Welsh.
  • Physical Description
    • 146 pp., mounted on interleaves.
      Half bound.
  • Location
    • DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVES
      ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

A manuscript containing poetry by Dafydd ap Gwilym, Guto'r Glyn, Dafydd ab Edmwnd and others (pp. 1-102 (the text beginning at p. 99 being a fragment only)); and Myrddin's 'Vaticinium' (pp. 131-146).
The manuscript is written in three different hands: pp. 1-102 belong to the third quarter of the sixteenth century; pp. 103-130 to the fourth quarter of the sixteenth century; and pp. 131-146 are in the hand of Sir Thomas Wiliems in his earliest style, c. 1576.

Access Information

Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.

Note

Preferred citation: Llanstephan MS 163 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].

Other Finding Aids

J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. II, part II (London, 1903), pp. 746-747.

Alternative Form Available

Available on microfilm at the Library.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Repaired at the corners, where the text is occasionally defective.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Additional Information

Published