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Object numberCOLEM:2008.2.2
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Institution nameColchester Collections
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Object name
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TitleKing Richard II Colchester Charter
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DescriptionThis charter was issued on 27th January 1378 by Richard II.Colchester was one of the most important towns in medieval England and the surviving royal charters, issued by a series of monarchs, reveal how it gained rights and privileges allowing the town to prosper. Colchester Museums curate 17 historic charters, the earliest dating to 1364 issued by king Edward III.
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Production date1378
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Production periodMedieval
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Dimensions
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width: 560.00 mm -
LocationIn Store
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