The Coucher Book of Furness Abbey
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The Coucher Book of Furness Abbey is a medieval manuscript that has been called one of the most important surviving documents from medieval England. The book contains a record of land grants, leases, and other legal transactions made by the powerful Cistercian abbey over the course of several centuries. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the social, economic, and religious structures of the era, as well as the lives of the people who lived and worked on the lands of Furness Abbey. This edition of the book includes extensive annotations and commentary.
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