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Island Archives Uncovers 17 Medieval Manuscript Fragments in Guernsey

8/25/2026

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Island Archives staff uncovered 17 medieval manuscript fragments in Guernsey.
The fragments span the 12th–15th centuries and contain Latin and French texts.
Six French pieces include the rare L’Estoire de Griseldis play by Philippe de Mézières.
Most fragments were reused as 16th- and 17th-century notebook covers, a reuse discovered by Callum Tostevin-Hall.
Island Archives will host an academic study day on 10 September with UK and French scholars.

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Island Archives staff uncovered 17 medieval manuscript fragments in Guernsey.
The fragments span the 12th–15th centuries and contain Latin and French texts.
Six French pieces include the rare L’Estoire de Griseldis play by Philippe de Mézières.
Most fragments were reused as 16th- and 17th-century notebook covers, a reuse discovered by Callum Tostevin-Hall.
Island Archives will host an academic study day on 10 September with UK and French scholars.