The Danelaw, 9th-11th century
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The Danelaw, 9th-11th century

Dr Alexander Thomas introduces the Danelaw; an 11th-century name for the areas of Northern and Eastern England in which the laws of the Danish Viking empire from the late 9th century until the early 11th century.

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Animals and food at Rochester Priory, c.1235
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Animals and food at Rochester Priory, c.1235

Dr Christopher Monk explores details about animals and animal products consumed at Rochester Priory emerging from a section in Custumale Roffense concerning the monastery’s lay servants (folios 53r-60v).

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Elizabeth Elstob’s excerpts from Textus Roffensis 1712
Dr Christopher Monk Dr Christopher Monk

Elizabeth Elstob’s excerpts from Textus Roffensis 1712

Elizabeth Elstob made a facsimile of Textus Roffensis (c.1123), in two parts. Here, Dr Christopher Monk explores her handwritten copies of the three Old English Kentish law codes, unique to Textus, and her copy of the foundation charter of Rochester Cathedral with its marvellous decorated initial.

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The Rochester Bible, c.1125-1140
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The Rochester Bible, c.1125-1140

Dr Christopher Monk explores The Rochester Bible; a richly decorated manuscript produced by the monks of St Andrew’s Priory, Rochester.

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Food rents paid to Rochester Priory, c. 1235
Dr Christopher Monk Dr Christopher Monk

Food rents paid to Rochester Priory, c. 1235

Dr Christopher Monk explores the role of animals and animal products at the Priory of Saint Andrew at Rochester, for everything from manuscripts to candles and transport to food.

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