Glastonbury. Grants by Edward I
Reference code
MSS/0607
Title
Glastonbury. Grants by Edward I
Date
26 June 1280
Level of description
item
Extent and format
Vellum.
Scope and content
Grant by Edward I to the abbot and convent of Glastonbury, Somerset, of the manors of Essebyr. (Ashbury), Berks., Baddebyr. (Badbury), Kington and Christmeleford (Christian Malford), Wilts., Bokland (Buckland), Dors., and (with advowson) Mere, Somerset; Odiham. Illuminated initial, with seated figure of the king, and partial border, with trumpet player, grotesque and birds. Great Seal of Edw. I (edges damaged). This charter appears to be royal confirmation of the final agreement of a long controversy arising from the forcible annexation of Glastonbury Abbey to the see of Bath, c. 1192.
Previous reference number(s)
SAL/MS/607