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Bangor Episcopal Acta, 1092-1306

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A thorough examination of the acta of the bishops of Bangor in north Wales opens a revealing window into the medieval Welsh Church, and sheds light on the bishops' dealings with popes, archbishops,...
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  • 27 May 2025
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A thorough examination of the acta of the bishops of Bangor in north Wales opens a revealing window into the medieval Welsh Church, and sheds light on the bishops' dealings with popes, archbishops, and religious houses, as well as with the kings of England and princes of Wales.


This volume provides a first edition of the acta (charters, indulgences, letters, petitions, professions of obedience etc) of the bishops of Bangor in north Wales for the period 1092-1306. A period which witnessed momentous change not only for the princes of Wales but also for the Welsh Church. There are 102 acta in total, 24 of which survive as originals, 6 retaining their original seals. Latin transcriptions of the acta are provided in extenso with English summaries. Textual and historical notes follow the transcriptions, with an explanation of the date ascribed to each document. The volume begins with an introduction to the medieval diocese of Bangor, its geographical extent, structure and the personnel responsible for its administration. There is also an examination of the native Welsh clas, which existed before a chapter was introduced. After brief biographies of the ten bishops who held the see during the period covered by the volume, there is an analysis of the diplomatic of the acta, including sealing arrangements. The volume concludes with the bishops' itineraries.
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Price: $49.95
Pages: 392
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Inc.
Imprint: Canterbury & York Society
Publication Date: 27 May 2025
Trim Size: 9.21 X 6.14 in
ISBN: 9780907239888
Format: Hardcover
BISACs: HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, RELIGION / Christianity / Anglican, RELIGION / History, Christian Churches, denominations, groups, Religion: general, Religious ministry and clergy
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List of Illustrations
Acknowledgements
Manuscript Sources Cited
Bibliography (including Bibliographical Abbreviations)
Other Abbreviations
Map of the Medieval Diocese of Bangor

INTRODUCTION

THE DIOCESE OF BANGOR
Gwynedd Uwch Conwy, Dyffryn Clwyd and Arwystli
Creuddyn/Gogarth/Llandudno
Clas and Familia
Introduction of a Chapter
Diocesan Structure, Administration and Personnel
Episcopal and Archidiaconal Households
Officiales, Bailiffs and Seneschals
Extent of 1306/7 - Manors, Lands and Tenants of the Bishop of Bangor

THE BISHOPS OF BANGOR
Hervey
David the Scot
Meurig
Vacancy and Arthur de Chargan
Gwion
Alan of St Cross
Robert of Shrewsbury
Cadwgan of Llandyfái
Richard or Rhirid
Anian

DIPLOMATIC ANALYSIS OF THE ACTA
External Features
Types of Documents
Beneficiaries and Addressees
Products of the Beneficiary
Palaeography
Household Scribes
Autograph
Seals
Sealing Arrangements
Internal Features
Language of the Bishops' Acta
Intitulatio
Inscriptio
Salutatio
Notificatio
Arenga
Dispositio
First person singular and first person plural
Indulgences
References to St Deiniol
Iniunctio
Corroboratio
Sanctio
Date
Eschatocol
Conclusion

EDITORIAL METHOD

BANGOR EPISCOPAL ACTA 1092-1306
Hervey, no. 1
David the Scot, no. 2
Meurig, nos. 3-6
Gwion, nos. 7-12
Alan of St Cross, nos. 13-15
Robert of Shrewsbury, nos. 16-23
Cadwgan of Llandyfái, nos. 24-35
Richard or Rhirid, nos. 36-55
Anian, nos. 56-102

APPENDIX: ITINERARIES OF THE BISHOPS OF BANGOR, 1092-1306

INDEX OF PERSONS AND PLACES
INDEX OF SUBJECTS