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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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