Medieval British Documents & Artifacts
The sites below offer primary sources, chronicles, significant documents and other evidence of Britain's past.
Britain's Timeline
One of the most comprehensive timelines of the English Middle Ages was written during the English Middle Ages. Take a look at the origin, development and survival of The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in this feature by your Guide.
One of the most comprehensive timelines of the English Middle Ages was written during the English Middle Ages. Take a look at the origin, development and survival of The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in this feature by your Guide.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle
Modern English version of the important and ancient history of Britain, translated by Rev. James Ingram, with additional segments translated by Dr. J.A. Giles, online here at the Medieval History site.
Modern English version of the important and ancient history of Britain, translated by Rev. James Ingram, with additional segments translated by Dr. J.A. Giles, online here at the Medieval History site.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle in Old English
Online transcriptions and extensive information about this important and ancient history of Britain, at the Labyrinth.
Online transcriptions and extensive information about this important and ancient history of Britain, at the Labyrinth.
The Brut
Manuscript images from the legendary chronicle of England are provided at various sizes by the Humanities Text Initiative. Background and technical information is also available.
Manuscript images from the legendary chronicle of England are provided at various sizes by the Humanities Text Initiative. Background and technical information is also available.
The Domesday Book Online
Extensive data from the survey, accessible by county and soon to be searchable. Background on the book's compilation and on life in the 11th century are also provided.
Extensive data from the survey, accessible by county and soon to be searchable. Background on the book's compilation and on life in the 11th century are also provided.
Focus on Domesday
Student-friendly site offers background on the creation of the book as well as some images of the document itself. Included are useful teacher notes.
Student-friendly site offers background on the creation of the book as well as some images of the document itself. Included are useful teacher notes.
The Life of King Edward the Confessor
View the manuscript folio by folio and use the "zoom" feature to focus on the parts that interest you; or read the descriptions and select the folio you want from there. Nicely prepared at the Cambridge University Library.
View the manuscript folio by folio and use the "zoom" feature to focus on the parts that interest you; or read the descriptions and select the folio you want from there. Nicely prepared at the Cambridge University Library.
The Magna Carta
The significant document as it appeared in Source Problems in English History, cleanly presented by Anthony Beavers at the Exploring Ancient World Cultures site.
The significant document as it appeared in Source Problems in English History, cleanly presented by Anthony Beavers at the Exploring Ancient World Cultures site.
The Magna Carta
The landmark charter of 1215, online at the the Knighthood, Tournaments & Chivalry Resource Library.
The landmark charter of 1215, online at the the Knighthood, Tournaments & Chivalry Resource Library.
Magna Carta Exhibit at NARA
Exhibit at the U.S. National Archives includes a modern English translation and large graphics of the document.
Exhibit at the U.S. National Archives includes a modern English translation and large graphics of the document.
Medieval Sourcebook: England
Excellent resource of primary documents concerning English history from the Anglo-Saxon era to the late medieval age, provided by Paul Halsall at Fordham University.
Excellent resource of primary documents concerning English history from the Anglo-Saxon era to the late medieval age, provided by Paul Halsall at Fordham University.
Sources of British History
The rich documentary history of England and Wales, at Britannia Internet Magazine, includes online transcripts of dozens of historical documents.
The rich documentary history of England and Wales, at Britannia Internet Magazine, includes online transcripts of dozens of historical documents.
Sources of English Constitutional History
This 1937 publication, provided online at the website for the Constitution Society, offers a massive collection of documents concerning English and government. Each segment is available in html (red) or vanilla text (yellow).
This 1937 publication, provided online at the website for the Constitution Society, offers a massive collection of documents concerning English and government. Each segment is available in html (red) or vanilla text (yellow).
Tales from Froissart
Extensive collection of portions of Froissart's Chronicle offers contemporary insight into the events of the fourteenth century, particularly military conflicts. Translated by Thomas Johnes and edited by Steve Muhlberger at Nipissing University.
Extensive collection of portions of Froissart's Chronicle offers contemporary insight into the events of the fourteenth century, particularly military conflicts. Translated by Thomas Johnes and edited by Steve Muhlberger at Nipissing University.