Records of Mediæval Oxford

'Records of Mediæval Oxford: Coroners’ Inquests, the Walls of Oxford, Etc' offers a detailed glimpse into the civic and legal life of Oxford during the medieval period. Compiled and edited by Herbert Edward Salter, this volume presents transcriptions and analyses of original documents, primarily focusing on coroners’ inquests. These inquests provide invaluable insights into the daily lives, deaths, and legal proceedings of Oxford’s medieval inhabitants. Beyond inquests, the book delves into other significant aspects of Oxford’s history, including the construction and maintenance of the city walls. These records illuminate the logistical and financial challenges of safeguarding a prominent medieval town. This collection is a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in the intricacies of medieval English society and the development of Oxford.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.