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

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.).

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