Identificatie
referentie code
Titel
Datum(s)
- 1568-1675 (Vervaardig)
Beschrijvingsniveau
Omvang en medium
0.15 linear metres.
Context
Naam van de archiefvormer
Biografie
The Benedictine monastery of Saint Peter in Westminster is better known as Westminster Abbey. The exact date of foundation is unclear. The monastery was situated on Thorney Island in the Thames, a suitable place because of the fresh water and food resources of the river. When Edward the Confessor became king in 1042 he had vowed to make a pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint Peter in Rome, but as this would have been impractical the Pope released him from this vow on condition that he build or restore a monastery to the saint. He therefore moved his palace to Westminster and began work on a new monastery and church. The new building was completed in December 1065 and consecrated just 8 days before Edward died. William I (the Conqueror) was the first monarch to be crowned in the Abbey, and to date all but two of his successors have been crowned there.
After Edward the Confessor was canonised in 1139 the importance of the Abbey increased and various kings gave gifts, endowments and privileges to the monastery. Henry III began a rebuilding project in 1245, determined to make a sumptuous building, influenced by recent French architectural styles. Saint Edward was given a special shrine in a chapel. The rebuilding was not completed until 1532. The monastery was dissolved in 1540 but because of its royal associations it was saved from destruction. It became the cathedral of the new diocese of Westminster and a Dean and Chapter were appointed.
The Abbey is full of monuments and tombs including those of several kings and queens; churchmen; statesmen and politicians; members of the armed forces, poets and writers; scientists; explorers; architects; educators and actors. The dead of the First World War are commemorated by the monument to the Unknown Warrior.
Information from The London Encyclopaedia, eds. Weinreb and Hibbert (LMA Library Reference 67.2 WEI).
archiefbewaarplaats
Geschiedenis van het archief
GB 0074 BRA/665 1568-1675 Collection 0.15 linear metres. Various.
The Benedictine monastery of Saint Peter in Westminster is better known as Westminster Abbey. The exact date of foundation is unclear. The monastery was situated on Thorney Island in the Thames, a suitable place because of the fresh water and food resources of the river. When Edward the Confessor became king in 1042 he had vowed to make a pilgrimage to the tomb of Saint Peter in Rome, but as this would have been impractical the Pope released him from this vow on condition that he build or restore a monastery to the saint. He therefore moved his palace to Westminster and began work on a new monastery and church. The new building was completed in December 1065 and consecrated just 8 days before Edward died. William I (the Conqueror) was the first monarch to be crowned in the Abbey, and to date all but two of his successors have been crowned there.
After Edward the Confessor was canonised in 1139 the importance of the Abbey increased and various kings gave gifts, endowments and privileges to the monastery. Henry III began a rebuilding project in 1245, determined to make a sumptuous building, influenced by recent French architectural styles. Saint Edward was given a special shrine in a chapel. The rebuilding was not completed until 1532. The monastery was dissolved in 1540 but because of its royal associations it was saved from destruction. It became the cathedral of the new diocese of Westminster and a Dean and Chapter were appointed.
The Abbey is full of monuments and tombs including those of several kings and queens; churchmen; statesmen and politicians; members of the armed forces, poets and writers; scientists; explorers; architects; educators and actors. The dead of the First World War are commemorated by the monument to the Unknown Warrior.
Information from The London Encyclopaedia, eds. Weinreb and Hibbert (LMA Library Reference 67.2 WEI).
Gifted to the Archive in 1947.
Records relating to property owned by the monastery and church of Saint Peter, Westminster [Westminster Abbey], including leases, assignments, demise, bargain and sale, and power of attorney.
BRA/665/001 to BRA/665/013.
Available for general access.
Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
English
Fit
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
The main records of Westminster Abbey are held at Westminster Abbey Muniment Room and Library. Further papers can be found at the British Library, The National Archives and the College of Arms. See the National Register of Archives on The National Archives website for a full list.
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
Records prepared May to September 2011. Property ownership Information sources Documents Deeds Title deeds Property Property transfer People People by roles Property owners Civil law Right to property Property law Westminster Abbey City of Westminster London England UK Western Europe Europe Legal systems Civil and political rights Law Human rights
Directe bron van verwerving of overbrenging
Gifted to the Archive in 1947.
Inhoud en structuur
Bereik en inhoud
Records relating to property owned by the monastery and church of Saint Peter, Westminster [Westminster Abbey], including leases, assignments, demise, bargain and sale, and power of attorney.
Waardering, vernietiging en slectie
Aanvullingen
Ordeningstelsel
BRA/665/001 to BRA/665/013.
Voorwaarden voor toegang en gebruik
Voorwaarden voor raadpleging
Available for general access.
Voorwaarden voor reproductie
Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
Taal van het materiaal
- Engels
Schrift van het materiaal
- Latijn
Taal en schrift aantekeningen
English
Fysieke eigenschappen en technische eisen
The main records of Westminster Abbey are held at Westminster Abbey Muniment Room and Library. Further papers can be found at the British Library, The National Archives and the College of Arms. See the National Register of Archives on The National Archives website for a full list.
Toegangen
Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
Verwante materialen
Bestaan en verblifplaats van originelen
Bestaan en verblijfplaats van kopieën
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Beschrijvingsbeheer
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Toegepaste regels en/of conventies
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
Status
Niveau van detaillering
Verwijdering van datering archiefvorming
Taal (talen)
- Engels