Chartulary Of Dieulacres Abbey (Classic Reprint): With An Introduction And Notes: With an Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Chartulary Of Dieulacres Abbey: With An Introduction And Notes reconstructs a medieval record of Dieulacres Abbey through its surviving deeds, charters, and legal documents. This edition presents the chartulary alongside an introduction and scholarly notes, helping readers understand the abbey’s origins, patronage, and historical context.

This nonfiction work gathers original documents and provides commentary that clarifies the abbey’s foundation, its ties to the Earls of Chester, and the role of royal charters in shaping religious houses. It also highlights how corrodies and other medieval practices affected monastic life, using concrete examples from the records.

• Scholarly introduction and notes that place the chartulary in its historical setting


• Facsimile or transcript-like presentation of key deeds and charters


• Discussion of medieval monastic life, patronage, and legal rights


• Insights drawn from public records and related historical sources

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