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Trinity Hall : Inspeximus of Elizabeth I reconfirming the charters of Trinity Hall

Elizabeth, I, 1533-1603 (Queen of England and Ireland)

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<p style='text-align: justify;'>This document is a letter patent of inspeximus which reconfirms the foundation and corporate rights of Trinity Hall, which were originally conferred by Edward III. This act was passed during the first parliament called by Queen Elizabeth I, and it bears the great seal on a silk string.</p>

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Inspeximus of Elizabeth I reconfirming the charters of Trinity Hall (THGB/4/3/4)

This document is a letter patent of inspeximus which reconfirms the foundation and corporate rights of Trinity Hall, which were originally conferred by Edward III. This act was passed during the first parliament called by Queen Elizabeth I, and it bears the great seal on a silk string.

Information about this document

  • Physical Location: Trinity Hall Archive
  • Classmark: THGB/4/3/4
  • Origin Place: London
  • Date of Creation: May 13th 1559
  • Extent: 1 membrane
  • Material: Parchment
  • Format: Leaf
  • Condition: Good
  • Script:
    Anglicana formata
  • Decoration: The text begins with a large, illuminated capitol E, which contains an image of Queen Elizabeth sitting on her throne. The rest of the first line of text is also illuminated and larger than the rest of the text. Elaborate coloured decoration along the left, right, and top margins. The margins are decorated with foliage and hares. In the left margin is the Tudor rose, and a fleur de lys on the right. Along the top is the Tudor family crest accompanied by a sejant lion gules and dragon sejant gules.
  • Provenance:

    Kept in College since its creation.

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    Information about this document

    • Physical Location: Trinity Hall Archive
    • Classmark: THGB/4/3/4
    • Origin Place: London
    • Date of Creation: May 13th 1559
    • Extent: 1 membrane
    • Material: Parchment
    • Format: Leaf
    • Condition: Good
    • Script:
      Anglicana formata
    • Decoration: The text begins with a large, illuminated capitol E, which contains an image of Queen Elizabeth sitting on her throne. The rest of the first line of text is also illuminated and larger than the rest of the text. Elaborate coloured decoration along the left, right, and top margins. The margins are decorated with foliage and hares. In the left margin is the Tudor rose, and a fleur de lys on the right. Along the top is the Tudor family crest accompanied by a sejant lion gules and dragon sejant gules.
    • Provenance:

      Kept in College since its creation.

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