Fall of the Religious Houses Manuscript
Scope and Contents
An 18th century copy of a manuscript written by Michael Sherbrook between 1567 and 1591, this is an extended reflection on the destruction of the great religious houses in England, specifically the Roche Abbey in South Yorkshire, during the reign of Henry VIII, from accounts of eyewitnesses including the author’s father and uncle.
Dates
- Creation: 18th century
Conditions Governing Access
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Conditions Governing Use
Materials in this collection are in the public domain. Permission to publish or reproduce is not required.
Extent
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
Language of Materials
English
Metadata Rights Declarations
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
The manuscript has eceived conservation treatment and has been digitized.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Immediate source of acquisition unknown.
Topical
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- John Zarrillo
- Date
- 2024-07
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository
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