Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- [1605x1658] / (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
146 pp. Strongly bound, and labelled 'COLLECTION OF ALPHABETS'.
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archival history
There is a note at the beginning signed 'H. Bangor: 1692/3'.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A manuscript in the hand of John Jones, Gellilyfdy containing 'The Three Antiquities of Bryttaen' in six chapters. The material relates to the Welsh bards, the Welsh language and alphabet, and Welsh grammar.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Item: 1.1 Manuscript Volume (Llanstephan MS 144C). Action: Condition reviewed. Action identifier: 6087029. Date: 20040512. Authorization: Selected for conservation. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: J. Thomas. Status: Manuscript Volume (Llanstephan MS 144C) : Losses and breakages of paper due to acidic ink. Institution: WlAbNL.
Item: 1.2 Manuscript Volume (Llanstephan MS 144C). Action: Conserved. Action identifier: 6087029. Date: 20041105. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: A. Pugh. Status: Manuscript Volume (Llanstephan MS 144C) : Deacidified non-aqueously and repaired using NLW heatset (0 gsm) tissue. Institution: WlAbNL.
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
English, Welsh.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
J. Gwenogvryn Evans, Report on Manuscripts in the Welsh Language, vol. II, part II (London, 1903), pp. 720-721.
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 D. 35.
Note
Preferred citation: Llanstephan MS 144 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
Access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Jones, John, Gellilyfdy, ca. 1585-1657/8 (Subject)