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| There is no dating clause on this charter. The structure of the document as set out in this way is referred to as the diplomatic, even though the structure of English charters like these is derived from the Anglo-Norman writ rather than the diploma of Continental form. | |
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| 13th century charter of the abbey of Wilton (British Library, Harleian Charter 45 A36). All images by permission of the British Library. | |
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