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King's Works Accounts

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Two guard-books containing leaves of accounts, with some photostats, relating to the King's Works in the time of Henry VIII, taken from 16th-century bindings (executed in Oxford) of books and manuscripts in various collections. Some of the leaves are signed by Thomas Heritage and Thomas Gunnar and many are countersigned by David Marten, Comptroller of the King's Works.

Dates

  • Creation: 16th century

Extent

0.22 Linear metres (2 boxes)

Language of Materials

  • English

Preferred Citation

Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. hist. b. 192/1, fols. 1-2].

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Full range of shelfmarks:

MSS. Eng. hist. b. 192/1-2

Collection ID (for staff)

CMD ID 7438, 7546, 7846, 8090, 8793

Abstract

King's Works Accounts guardbooks, 16th century.

Biographical / Historical

The Office of Works was created by the English Royal Household to oversee the construction of Royal buildings. It was first established in 1378.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Taken from volumes in the Library or given by the owners of the books in which the leaves were found, 1943-1958.

Title
King's Works Accounts
Status
Published
Author
Collection Level Description by Emily Tarrant; EAD version 2019 by Alice Whichelow
Date
EAD version 2019
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository

Contact:
Weston Library
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom