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Object numberCOLEM:2008.2.5
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Institution nameColchester Collections
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Object name
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TitleKing Henry VIII Colchester Charter
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DescriptionThis charter was issued on 11th May 1511 by king Henry VIII.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 date1511
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Production periodTudor
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Dimensions
- height: 510.00 mm
width: 840.00 mm -
LocationIn Store
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