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Decorated Initial And Ownership Inscription, In Simeon Of Durham's 'History Of The Church Of Durham'

Description: Simeon of Durham (c.1070-c.1130) was precentor of the monastic cathedral of Durham. He based his 'History of Durham' on the writings of Bede, an anonymous Northumbrian chronicler, Florence of Worcester, and on his own knowledge. This manuscript was apparently produced at Durham, as its artist decorated some other Durham books. Fairly soon after, however, it was acquired by Fountains Abbey, about 50 miles south in Yorkshire. In the top right-hand corner of the page is the Latin ownership inscription: 'The book of St. Mary's, Fountains'
Geographic coverage: 427500 , 468500; Fountains
Date: [1110]
Date of creation: c.1110
Type: StillImage; Illuminated manuscript
Format: jpeg; 23.8; 16.7; Centimetres; Ink and pigments on vellum
Subject: Yorkshire; Manuscripts, medieval -- Great Britain; 091
Identifier: 011COTFAUA00005U00025000; Cotton MS Faustina A V
Is part of: Illuminated Manuscripts. Collect Britain
Rights: Copyright © British Library Board
Data provider: The British Library
Provider: The European Library
Providing country: United Kingdom
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