English Episcopal Acta

Editions of legal and administrative documents issued by the bishops of medieval England.

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.

General Editor: Professor Philippa M Hoskin, University of Cambridge.

Volumes are published by Oxford University Press. Some older volumes are available from Oxbow Books.


“A triumphant success . . . a splendid contribution to our resources for the history of the twelfth and early thirteenth 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

46. Rochester 1235-1318
Editor: Philippa Hoskin
ISBN 978-0-19-726736-3 hbk (2022)
308 pages
Available from OUP

45. Bath & Wells 1206-1247
Editor: B R Kemp
ISBN: 978-0-19-726611-3 hbk (2016)
428 pages
Available from OUP

44. Coventry & Lichfield 1258-1295
Editors: J H Denton and Philippa Hoskin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726578-9 hbk (2014)
574 pages
Available from OUP

43. Coventry & Lichfield 1215-1256
Editors: J H Denton and Philippa Hoskin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726577-2 hbk (2014)
468 pages
Available from OUP

42. Ely 1198-1256
Editor: Nicholas Karn
ISBN: 978-0-19-726550-5 hbk (2013)
444 pages
Available from OUP

41. Norwich 1289-1299
Editor: Christopher Harper-Bill
ISBN: 978-0-19-726517-8 hbk (2012)
194 pages
Available from OUP

40. Norwich 1266-1288
Editor: Christopher Harper-Bill
ISBN: 978-0-19-726516-1 hbk (2012)
276 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

39. London 1280-1303
Editor: Philippa M Hoskin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726486-7 hbk (2011)
218 pages
Available from OUP

38. London 1229-1280
Editor: Philippa M Hoskin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726485-0 hbk (2011)
276 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

37. Salisbury 1263-1297
Editor: B R Kemp
ISBN: 978-0-19-726464-5 hbk (2010)
416 pages
Available from OUP

36. Salisbury 1229-1262
Editor: B R Kemp
ISBN: 978-0-19-726463-8 hbk (2011)
398 pages + 8 plates
Available from OUP

35. Hereford 1234-1275
Editor: Julia Barrow
ISBN: 978-0-19-726453-9 hbk (2009)
340 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

34. Worcester 1186-1218
Editors: Mary Cheney, David Smith, Christopher Brooke and Philippa M Hoskin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726430-0 hbk (2008)
208 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

33. Worcester 1062–1185
Editors: Mary Cheney, David Smith, Christopher Brooke and Philippa M Hoskin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726418-8 hbk (2007, now manufactured on demand)
300 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

32. Norwich 1244–1266
Editor: Christopher Harper-Bill
ISBN: 978-0-19-726417-1 hbk (2007)
354 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

31. Ely 1109–1197
Editor: Nicholas Karn
ISBN: 978-0-19-726335-8 hbk (2005)
438 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

30. Carlisle 1133–1292
Editor: David M Smith
ISBN: 978-0-19-726316-7 hbk (2005)
316 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

29. Durham 1241–1283
Editor: Philippa M Hoskin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726307-5 hbk (2005)
366 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

28. Canterbury 1070–1136
Editors: Martin Brett and Joseph A Gribbin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726301-3 hbk (2004)
220 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

27. York 1189–1212
Editor: Marie Lovatt
ISBN: 978-0-19-726293-1 hbk (2004)
322 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

26. London 1189–1228
Editor: D P Johnson
978-0-19-726281-8 hbk (2003)
388 pages + 4 plates
Available from OUP

25. Durham 1196–1237
Editor: M G Snape
ISBN: 978-0-19-726235-1 hbk (2002)
200 pages
Available from Oxbow

24. Durham 1153-1195
Editor: M G Snape
ISBN: 978-0-19-726234-4 hbk (2002)
262 pages + 8 plates
Available from Oxbow

23. Chichester 1254–1305
Editor: Philippa M Hoskin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726232-0 hbk (2001)
238 pages
Available from Oxbow

22. Chichester 1215–1253
Editor: Philippa M Hoskin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726231-3 hbk (2001)
242 pages + 8 plates
Out of print

21. Norwich 1215–1243
Editor: Christopher Harper-Bill
ISBN: 978-0-19-726212-2 hbk (2000)
294 pages + 4 plates
Available from Oxbow

20. York 1154–1181
Editor: Marie Lovatt
ISBN: 0-19-726210-4 hbk (2000)
294 pages + 4 plates
Out of print

  1. Salisbury 1217–1228
    Editor: B R Kemp
    ISBN: 978-0-19-726199-6 hbk (2000)
    304 pages
    Available from Oxbow
  2. Salisbury 1078–1217
    Editor: B R Kemp
    ISBN: 0-19-726198-1 hbk (1999)
    338 pages + 8 plates
    Out of print
  3. Coventry and Lichfield 1183–1208
    Editor: M J Franklin
    ISBN: 978-0-19-726189-7 hbk (1998)
    254 pages + 4 plates
    Available from Oxbow
  4. Coventry and Lichfield 1160–1182
    Editor: M J Franklin
    ISBN: 0-19-726181-7 hbk (1998, out of print)
    204 pages + 4 plates
    Out of print
  5. London 1076-1187
    Editor: Falko Neininger
    ISBN: 978-0-19-726179-8 hbk (1999, from 2006 manufactured on demand)
    296 pages + 4 plates
    Available from OUP
  6. Coventry and Lichfield 1072-1159
    Editor: M J Franklin
    ISBN: 0-19-726172-8 hbk (1997)
    222 pages + 4 plates
    Out of print
  7. Worchester 1218-1268
    Editor: Philippa M Hoskin
    ISBN 978-0-19-726171-2 hbk (1997)
    246 pages + 4 plates
    Available from Oxbow

XII. Exeter 1186-1257
Editor: Frank Barlow
ISBN: 978-0-19-726145-3 hbk (1996)
250 pages
Available from Oxbow

XI. Exeter 1046-1184
Editor: Frank Barlow
ISBN: 978-0-19-726144-6 hbk (1996)
232 pages + 8 plates
Available from Oxbow

X. Bath and Wells 1061-1205
Editor: Frances M R Ramsey
ISBN: 978-0-19-726131-6 hbk (1995)
352 pages + 4 plates
Available from Oxbow

IX. Winchester 1205-1238
Editor: Nicholas Vincent
ISBN: 978-0-019-726130-9 hbk (1994)
340 pages + 4 plates
Available from Oxbow

VIII. Winchester 1070-1204
Editor: M J Franklin
ISBN: 978-0-19-726123-1 hbk (1993)
342 plates + 4 plates
Out of print

VII. Hereford 1079-1234
Editor: Julia Barrow
ISBN: 0-19-726106-4 hbk (1993)
480 pages + 4 plates
Out of print

VI. Norwich 1070-1214
Editor: Christopher Harper-Bill
ISBN: 978-0-19-726091-3 hbk (1990)
528 pages + 4 plates
Available from Oxbow

V. York 1070-1154
Editor: Janet E Burton
IBSN: 0-19-726070-5 hbk (1988)
204 pages + 4 plates
Out of print

IV. Lincoln 1186-1206
Editor: David M Smith
ISBN: 978-0-19-726050-0 hbk (1986)
294 pages + 4 plates
Available from Oxbow

III. Canterbury 1193-1205
Editor: C R Cheney & E John
382 pages

II. Canterbury 1162-1190
Editor: C R Cheney & Bridgett E A Jones
362 pages + 8 plates

2 volume set (II & III)
ISBN: 0-19-726022-5 hbk (1986) Out of print
ISBN: 978-0-19-726104-0 pbk (1991) Available from Oxbow

I. Lincoln 1067-1185
Editor: David M Smith
ISBN: 0-19-725986-3 hbk (1980)
272 pages + 4 plates
Out of print

Supplementary volumes

Facsimiles of English Episcopal Acta, 1085-1305
Editors: Martin Brett, with Philippa Hoskin and David Smith
ISBN: 978-0-19-726456-0 hbk (2012)
256 pages, including 101 plate pages

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