William Sion's Book of Poetry

Scope and Content

A book consisting of Welsh poems, carols and englynion. The dates within the work range from 1763 to 1786.

Also includes a writ from John Roberts, High Constable to William Sion, Petty Constable.

Administrative / Biographical History

According to the contents of this book of poetry, William Sion of Bryn y Saeth near Maentwrog, Merionethshire was a Petty Constable. No further biographical information was available at time of compilation of description.

Arrangement

Incorporated into the General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts

Access Information

Open to all users.

Note

Description compiled by Elen Wyn Hughes, February 2003.

Other Finding Aids

A typescript catalogue is available at the Archives Department of the University of Wales Bangor. Reference number : General Collection of Bangor Manuscripts 84

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright conditions apply. Reprographics are made at the discretion of the Archivist.

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