12th century illuminated manuscript Romanesque in style and Byzantine in iconography. A collection of royal charters etc. relating to the lands and privileges of the Benedictine Abbey at Sherborne in Dorset. Written in Latin and Anglo-Saxon.
More information
Title of artwork, date
The Sherborne Chartulary, 1146
Date supported
1947
Medium and material
Parchment
Grant
800
Total cost
3800
Content note: This object record is part of our archive and has not been updated since it was first published. It may contain inaccurate information or outdated language. Please get in touch if you think this record should be amended.
Get a National Art Pass and explore British Library
You'll see more art and your membership will help museums across the UK
National Art Pass offers available at British Library
50% off exhibitions
Art Funded by you FAQs
Contact us
If you have a question about a work of art in our archive, please contact the Programmes team. We’ll be happy to answer your enquiry.