The wine custom, c.1235

The wine custom, c.1235

Transcript of the Latin of Custumale Roffense, folios 27v-28r, with a translation, by Christopher Monk.

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The Rochester Priory flan

The Rochester Priory flan

The master miller of Rochester Priory received a food gift at Easter for his services to the community of monks there. That gift was a flan. In this video, Dr Christopher Monk recreates a medieval recipe for a sweet creamy flan: silky smooth and delicious!

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Almsgiving in honour of Bishop Gundulf, c.1235

Almsgiving in honour of Bishop Gundulf, c.1235

This details the dues to be paid as alms to the poor on the anniversary of Bishop Gundulf.

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Almsgiving in honour of Bishop Ernulf, c.1235

Almsgiving in honour of Bishop Ernulf, c.1235

This details the dues to be paid as alms to the poor on the anniversary of Bishop Ernulf.

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Concerning salmon paid to the refectory, c.1235

Concerning salmon paid to the refectory, c.1235

Salmon dues from Haddenham, Darenth, Stoke, Frindsbury, Denton, Southfleet and Wouldham.

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Almsgiving for deceased brothers, c.1235

Almsgiving for deceased brothers, c.1235

Recording the almsgiving for deceased brethren at St Andrew’s priory.

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Calendars for bloodletting, 13th century

Calendars for bloodletting, 13th century

Medical recipes are not typical texts for a custumal. For some reason Westerham decided to preserve them in his register, perhaps because they would be readily available.

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Requiem masses for benefactors, c.1235

Requiem masses for benefactors, c.1235

What is to be done for our benefactors on their anniversary days and how we ought to include them at Mass for the dead.

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Provisions for the sick of Saint Bartholomew's Hospital

Provisions for the sick of Saint Bartholomew's Hospital

Here is what is owed to the sick brothers of Saint Bartholomew.

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