Manuscripts from England

Manuscript known as the 'Herdmanstoun Antiphonal', or 'Herdmanstoun Breviary'

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Manuscript known as the 'Herdmanstoun Antiphonal', or 'Herdmanstoun Breviary'
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Description	Manuscript known traditionally as the Herdmanstoun Breviary, but more correctly described as an Antiphonal. It was written in the north of England, possibly Northumberland, but later taken to Scotland and altered. It has been suggested that was possibly written for the college of canons founded at Chester-le-Street by Bishop Anthony Bek of Durham, and that it may have been brought to Scotland during the reign of David II (1329-1371). The volume contains musical services as well as the text of Church services according to the Use of Sarum.
Shelfmark	Adv.MS.18.2.13A
Attribution and copyright:	In-copyright – Rightsholder(s) Unlocatable or Unidentifiable - This work is protected by copyright, but no copyright owner(s) have been identified or one or more copyright owner(s) have been identified but not located. For details visit our copyright page.https://rightsstatements.org/page/InC-RUU/1.0/?language=en

Form / genre:	Written and printed matter > Religious texts > Calendars of Saints Written and printed matter > Religious texts > Antiphonaries Written and printed matter > Religious texts > Psalters (books) Written and printed matter > Religious texts > Liturgical texts Written and printed matter > Manuscripts Written and printed matter > Religious texts > Breviaries
Dates / events:	1295-1305 [Date created]
Places:	Europe > United Kingdom > England (country) [Probable place created] Europe > United Kingdom > Scotland (country) [Probable place created]
Person / organisation:	Chapel of St John the Evangelist (Herdmanston) [Former owner]
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