Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- [?17-18 cents]. (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
Peniarth MS 248i Extent: 144 pp. : Dimensions: 203 x 162 mm. Peniarth MS 248ii Extent: 134 pp. (paginated 145-257 pp.) : Dimensions: 192 x 153 mm. In boards with leather backs.
Context area
Archival history
The first part of the manuscript contains the Vaughan bookplate, while the second part contains the bookplate of Sir Robert H. Vaughan of Nanney and Hengwrt.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A manuscript in two parts comprising a transcript of Brut y Tywysogion taken from the Red Book of Hergest.
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
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), 1069.
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 MS 494.
Note
Preferred citation: Peniarth MS 248 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].