Chartularies

/ˈkɑːrtʃələriz/ noun

Definition

Plural of chartulary; multiple collections of charters, documents, and records kept by institutions like monasteries or churches.

Etymology

From chartulary (Medieval Latin chartularium meaning 'document collection') + -ies (English plural). The term describes organized repositories of written records.

Kelly Says

Chartularies are treasure troves for historians—by studying the charters and documents medieval monasteries kept, researchers learn about land ownership, rights, and daily life centuries ago.

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