The Inventories and Account Rolls of the Benedictine Houses Or Cells of Jarrow and Monk-Wearmouth, in the County of Durham
Select Format
Select Condition 
Book Overview
The Inventories and Account Rolls of the Benedictine Houses Or Cells of Jarrow and Monk-Wearmouth, in the County of Durham offers a detailed glimpse into the economic and administrative operations of these significant religious centers during the medieval period. Compiled from original documents dating back centuries, this volume provides transcriptions of inventories and account rolls, shedding light on the daily lives, possessions, and financial transactions of the Benedictine monks who resided within these walls.
This meticulously researched work is an invaluable resource for historians, scholars of religious studies, and anyone interested in the intricacies of medieval monastic life. The inventories reveal the types of goods possessed by the monasteries, from agricultural tools and livestock to books and liturgical items, while the account rolls detail income, expenditures, and debts. Together, these documents paint a comprehensive picture of the economic landscape in which Jarrow and Monk-Wearmouth operated, offering insights into the broader social and economic history of the region and the Benedictine order.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Customer Reviews
ThriftBooks ® and the ThriftBooks ® logo are registered trademarks of Thrift Books Global, LLC
