Identity area
Reference code
Llanstephan MS 69 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Title
The Laws of Hywel Dda,
Date(s)
- [no later than 1731]. (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
175 pp. Bound in calf.
Context area
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A manuscript containing the laws of Hywel Dda in Welsh. A note in the hand of Moses Williams reads as follows: 'The original MS. (Bibl: Cott: Titus D. IX) whence this was copy'd from was lost in the fire A.D. 1731. So this is the only perfect Copy of this class'.
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.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. II, part II (London, 1903), p. 557.
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 Shirburn MS E. 30.
Note
Preferred citation: Llanstephan MS 69 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
vtls006083465
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Hywel, King of Wales, -950 (Subject)
- Williams, Moses, 1685-1742 (Subject)
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales