Cerddi Cymraeg

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 3038B [RESTRICTED ACCESS]
  • Alternative Id.
      (alternative) vtls004377560
      (alternative) (WlAbNL)0000377560
  • Dates of Creation
    • [c. 1669]-[early 18 cent.]
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • Welsh Welsh, English.
  • Physical Description
    • 219 ff. (paginated i-xxvi, 17-30, 33-42, 45-60, 67-70, 87-90, 93-6, 121-132, 132a-b, 133-176, 183-240, 243-260, 263-324, 327-8, 331-370, 370a-b, 371-490) ; 210 x 160 mm.
      Guarded and re-bound in quarter leather at NLW, 1962; the previous white vellum covers (Gwenogvryn Evans, p. 74) were not retained; 'HEN FARDDONIATH [sic]' (label previously on spine, now pasted inside front cover).
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
      DE/SOUTH SA/OPEN SHELVES

Scope and Content

A collection of cywyddau, englynion and carols, compiled [c. 1669]-[early 18 cent], with the greater part appearing to be in the hand of John Davies (Siôn Dafydd Laes).
An index to the contents is on pp. xvii-xxvi.

Access Information

Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.

Note

Title based on contents.

Formerly Mostyn MS 130.

Preferred citation: NLW MS 3038B [RESTRICTED ACCESS].

Other Finding Aids

The poems in this volume are indexed on-line in the Index to Welsh Poetry in Manuscript (MALDWYN). http://maldwyn.llgc.org.uk/

Alternative Form Available

Available on microfilm at the Library.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Some 41 leaves missing (pp. 1-16, 31-2, 43-4, 61-6, 71-86, 91-2, 97-120, 177-182, 241-2, 261-2, 325-6, 329-330).

Custodial History

'Benjamin Johnson of Brynmawer Dolgelley - Lewis Griffith so sayd Mr Vincent Johnson of Brynmawer - Edward Rowland hi Book 1728' (pp. 24, 139); 'David Lewis 1737/8' (p. 26); 'Ellis Humphres his book 1726' (pp. 37, 139); 'Cors-y-gedol Library' ticket.

Additional Information

Published