Publisher's Synopsis
This rare volume offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of one of the most important religious institutions in medieval England. Compiled in the fourteenth century for the refectory of the House of S Swithun in Winchester, this consuetudinary outlines the customs and practices observed by the monks who lived and worked there. It provides a fascinating insight into the religious and cultural world of the medieval period, and is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in Britain.
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