The Register of William Melton, Archbishop of York, 1317-1340, V

Latest volume in the series of great medieval bishops' registers continues the records for York Diocese. Covers the cathedral chapter and the chapters of the collegiate churches of Beverley, Howden, Ripon and Southwell, and the collegiate chapel of St Mary and Holy Angels beside York Minster.

This volume contains the Capitula section, which covers the cathedral chapter and the chapters of the collegiate churches of Beverley, Howden, Ripon and Southwell, and the collegiate chapel of St Mary and Holy Angels besideYork Minster. The growth of papal provisions features prominently; tense relations with the York chapter are also in evidence. Visits are recorded - and the installation of York's west window, Melton's lasting legacy.