A collection of manuscripts formerly belonging to William Basil Jones (1822-1897), bishop of St Davids, comprising a fifteenth-century digest of commentaries on the Psalms; transcripts of letters from Griffith Jones, Llanddowror (1683-1761) (etc.); and poetry of the Rev. Samuel Phillips, Radnorshire (etc.).
Gwynfryn Manuscripts
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 MSGWYNFR
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004373800(alternative) (WlAbNL)0000373800
- Dates of Creation
- [15 cent.]-1901
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English Latin English, Latin.
- Physical Description
- 6 volumes.
Scope and Content
Arrangement
Arranged according to NLW MSS reference numbers: NLW MSS 6133-6139.
Access Information
Readers consulting modern papers in the National Library of Wales are required to sign the 'Modern papers - data protection' form.
Acquisition Information
Mrs G. M. L. Griffin and Mrs A. D. L. Evans; Taliesin and Newcastle Emlyn; Donation; May 1945.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Custodial History
The collection was formerly housed at Gwynfryn, Taliesin, Cardiganshire, the bishop's birthplace and private residence.
Additional Information
Published