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NLW MS 1391E
Title
The description of Pembrokeshire
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- [18 cent.]-[19 cent.] (Creation)
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George Owen (1552-1613), antiquary, was born at Henllys, near Newport, Pembrokeshire. His most important work, The Description of Penbrokshire, was begun in December 1602.
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A transcript of the first book and of a portion of the second book of The Description of Pembrokeshire by George Owen as contained in British Museum Harleian MS 5250.
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Formerly known as Henry Owen 51
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Preferred citation: NLW MS 1391E
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vtls004319287
GEAC system control number
(WlAbNL)0000319287