Deeds for College land in Oxford with Jewish seals, 1267
Title
Deeds for College land in Oxford with Jewish seals, 1267
Description
In 1267 Walter de Merton was busy consolidating what was to become today’s college site. He acquired a house on Merton Street (now part of Front Quad) from a prominent member of Oxford’s Jewish community, Jacob, son of Master Moses of London. The two seals on the document (detail pictured) depict the Lion of Judah and are probably the earliest examples of Jewish seals from England.
Creator
Jacob, son of Master Moses of London
Date
1267
Coverage
Front Quad, Merton College, Oxford
Language
Latin
Hebrew
Publisher
Merton@750 Anniversary Collection
Rights
© The Warden and Fellows of Merton College
Identifier
MCR 188
Original Format
Manuscript
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