Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- [c. 1720], [c. 1753] (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
Peniarth MS 243i: 104 pp. (paginated and foliated 46 pp. + ii ff. + 54 pp.) : 182 x 148 to 198 x 155 mm.
Peniarth MS 243ii: 54 pp. : 194 x 152 mm.
Bound in blue leather.
Context area
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The manuscript is in two sections: The first section is dated c. 1720 and comprises poetry relating to Garth Maelan; medical recipes; and English verses. The second section is dated c. 1753, is titled 'The Book of Gruffudd Roberts of Llan Fihangel, Carnarvonshire', and comprises 'Cywydd y Cacwn'; carols; and poetry.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.
Conditions governing reproduction
Usual copyright laws apply.
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Welsh, English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
A detailed list of the manuscript's contents may be found in J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. I (London, 1898-1905), 1068.
Generated finding aid
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Available on microfilm at the Library.
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Formerly Hengwrt MSS 379 & 500.
Note
Preferred citation: Peniarth MS 243 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].