Wiliam Cynwal Papers

This material is held atArchifdy Prifysgol Bangor / Bangor University Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 222 BMSS WCY
  • Dates of Creation
    • c. 1570
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English.
  • Physical Description
    • 4 items Pedigree roll measures approximately 7.5 metres in length

Scope and Content

Comprises pedigree roll of the genealogy of David Salusbury of Llanrhaeadr near Denbigh, c. 1570, and photocopy of Welsh pedigrees, compiled by Wiliam Cynwal.

Administrative / Biographical History

Wiliam Cynwal (d. 1587 or 1588), poet, of Ysbyty Ifan, Denbighshire in north Wales. Much of his poetry, written mainly in strict metre, comprised eulogies, elegies and poems of love, religion and satire. He also produced works on heraldry and Welsh genealogy.

Arrangement

Material is arranged in chronological order and incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts .

Access Information

Open to all users

Note

Description compiled by Anne Lenaghan, July 2002.

Other Finding Aids

Item level word-processed list is available at the Archives Department, University of Wales, Bangor. Reference numbers: General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts: 119, 26508-26510

Conditions Governing Use

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

Related Material

See also related material held at the Archives Department of the University of Wales, Bangor, reference numbers: General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts: 5943, 15599

Additional Information

Original of Welsh pedigrees compiled by Wiliam Cynwal held at the National Library of Wales.