Image of Layamon writing

Layamon writing

Image description: Brut Author: Layamon / Areley, co. Worcs?; circa 1300-1325 Language: Middle English Source/Shelfmark: Cotton Caligula A. IX, f.3 [Miniature] Initial 'A', The priest Layamon writing. The opening of the epic poem, narrating the history of Britain from the story of Brutus of Troy, the mythical founder of Britain, to the last British king, Cadwallader. It was compiled by Layamon, a priest at Areley Kings, co. Worcs, and based on the Roman de Brut by Wace. Image taken from Layamon's Brut. Originally produced in England [probably Areley Kings, co. Worcs]; circa 1300-1325.
Photo credit: From the British Library archive / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords: alphabet / priest / religious orders / religion / written language / initial / religious and spiritual role / text / monk / monks / writing

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