Identity area
Reference code
Peniarth MS 398 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Title
The Brute Chronicle,
Date(s)
- [15 cent.]. (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
290 pp. (foliated and paginated v ff. + 274 pp. + 3 blank ff.) ;274 to 282 x 203 to 212 mm.Rebound at NLW.The beginning and end of the text is lost.The beginning and end of the text is lost.
Context area
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
A chronicle of British history from 'Cassibilan' to Edward III.
The beginning and end of the text is lost.
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
Middle English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
The description is also available in Handlist of Manuscripts in the National Library of Wales, Part I (Aberystwyth, 1940-3), 9.
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 320.
Note
Preferred citation: Peniarth MS 398 [RESTRICTED ACCESS].
Alternative identifier(s)
Virtua system control number
vtls004443789
Access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Cassibilan (Legendary figure) (Subject)
- Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377 (Subject)
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru = The National Library of Wales