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TitleFragmented Manuscript of 'The Vision of Piers Plowman'

Held atSenate House Library, University of London

Reference codeSLV/88

Datec1400

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- Langland, William (c 1330-1400) poetMore Info on CreatorLess Info on Creator
  Details of William Langland's life are chiefly supplied from his work The Vision of Piers Plowman. He was born around 1330, probably in Shropshire, and is thought to have been educated in a monastery, possibly at Great Malvern. Piers Plowman was produced in three versions (1362, 1377, and 1392).

Scope and ContentThis manuscript of 'Piers Plowman' is very badly damaged. Tears and missing portions appear throughout and water damage has made some of the later pages difficult to read. Some decoration can be seen on the partial first pages and the first letter of each passus is raised in gold with coloured inks. Some characters appear in red or blue throughout the text and words and paraphrases in Latin are in red.

NotesThis item is popularly known as the 'Ilchester' manuscript as it was owned by the Earl Ilchester until 1962.

Conditions governing accessApplication to access this item must be made with at least one week’s notice with evidence of the necessity to view the original manuscript. Surrogates, where available, may be produced in place of the original manuscript under certain circumstances. A facsimile copy is available at MSF125.

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