Gramadeg Dafydd Ddu,

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

  • Reference
    • GB 210 Llanstephan MS 45 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls006082024
  • Dates of Creation
    • [17 cent.].
  • Language of Material
    • Welsh.
  • Physical Description
    • 56 pp.Half bound.The leaves are frayed at the corners and the text more or less imperfect and wanting the end.The leaves are frayed at the corners and the text more or less imperfect and wanting the end.
  • Location
    • DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVES
      ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

A manuscript containing the 'grammar' of Dafydd Ddu o Hiraddug (fl. before 1400), i.e. his 'llyfr cerddwriaeth' dealing with the structure and art of bardism and verse.
A note on p. 31 records that this manuscript was copied from a book belonging to Wiliam Llŷn (1534 or 5-1580), which had in turn been copied from a book belonging to Dafydd ab Edmwnd (fl. 1450-1490). Cf Mostyn MS 110, Jesus College MS 9, Peniarth MS 62, etc.

Access Information

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

Note

Formerly Shirburn MS E. 54.

Preferred citation: Llanstephan MS 45 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].

Other Finding Aids

J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. II, part II (London, 1903), p. 515.

Alternative Form Available

Available on microfilm at the Library.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright laws apply.

Custodial History

P. 1 is inscribed 'Mr. John Powel's Book' (see also Peniarth MSS 27 and 41.

Additional Information

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