English Episcopal Acta

By publishing the output of the bishops’ chanceries, this series sheds light on the development of administrative and legal practice in the medieval Church. Innovations and changes in the underlying principles of ecclesiastical government can only be detected by studying the diplomatic form
Project status
Ongoing

Chair: Professor Julia Barrow FBA
Project Director: Dr Philippa Hoskin

A triumphant success...a splendid contribution to our resources for the history of the 12th and early 13th century.

– Antiquaries Journal

One of the most ambitious enterprises ever launched in the field of medieval English ecclesiastical history has already come of age.

 Journal of Ecclesiastical History

Publications

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British Academy Review, Issue 9

English Episcopal Acta

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The acts of medieval English bishops, illustrated

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