Calendar, with introduction (incipit `Thus stondith this Kalendar to undirstonde it in his forme and ordre`; at the end of this is the base plate and explanatory text for a volvelle relating to lunar eclipses, but there is no evidence that the volvelle was ever attached) and paschal tables (from 1140 to 1644)., 14th century.
Item
Identifier: Adv.MS.23.7.11C, folios 16-23
Scope and Contents
October-December are lost. Saints in red include George, Augustine, Edmund, Richard, King Edward, Alban, Benedict, King Oswald and Cuthbert (folio 16).
Initials in gold, red and blue, some with foliate ornament in green and gold. Considerable rubrication.
Dates
- Creation: 14th century.
Language of Materials
From the Series:
English, Middle (1100-1500); Latin
Extent
0.00 Linear metres
Arrangement
Collation: 1⁸. No signature or catchword; folio-numbering on folios 16-19. Pricking with a flat awl. Ruling in ink. 1 column. 37-38 lines. Text area 155 x 100 millimetres.
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Vellum.
Physical Description
0.00 linear metres140.00 x 200.00 millimetres
Dimensions
140.00 x 200.00 millimetres
Genre / Form
Repository Details
Part of the National Library of Scotland Archives and Manuscripts Division Repository
Contact:
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Archives and Manuscript Division
National Library of Scotland
George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EJ
0131 623 3700
manuscripts@nls.uk