The Digital Ark: Early Modern Collections of Curiosities in England and Scotland, 1580-1700
William Camden and Early Collections of Roman Antiquities in Britain
Secondary Title (i.e. Proceedings Title): Periodical Title:Journal of the History of Collections [Great Britain] Publication Type:Journal Article Authors:Hepple,Leslie W.Editors: Publisher: Place of Publication: Publication Date:2003 Alternate Date (i.e. Conference Date): Volume:15 Issue:2 Start Page:159 End Page:173 Abstract:The antiquary William Camden's rediscovery of Roman Britain, reported in successive editions of his Britannia from 1596 onwards, is well known. His researches founded the study of Roman inscriptions in Britain. Less well known are the several early collections of Roman altars, dedication‐stones and tombstones that were stimulated by Camden's work. These collections begin as early as Elizabeth I's reign, and substantial parts of them survive to this day. This paper examines the linkage of these collections to Camden's inquiries, briefly describes the main collections (referencing them to detailed accounts), and then locates these early collections of antiquities within the broader growth of collecting in seventeenth‐century Britain. Descriptors/Keywords: ISBN:0954-6650 URL:
Documents in Print Item: No Documents Listed in Print Item Attached People: Collector (minor) - Camden, William (2 May 1551-1623)
Authority - early modern - Camden, William (2 May 1551-1623)
Collector (minor) - Senhouse, John (-1604)
Collector (minor) - Cotton, Robert (22 Jan 1571-06 May 1631)
Collector (minor) - Howard, William (19 Dec 1563-Oct 1640)
Collector (minor) - Godwin, Francis (1562-1633)
Collector (minor) - Bainbrigg, Reginald (1544/5-1612/13)
Collector (minor) - Tradescant, John, the Elder (c.1570s-c.15 Apr 1638)
Collector (minor) - Tradescant, the Younger, John (4 Aug 1608 [bap.]-22 Apr 1662)
Agent - help in locating an object - Dee, John (13 Jul 1527 -1608 or 1609)
Agent - help in locating an object - Lambarde, William (18 Oct 1536-19 Aug 1601)
Agent - help in locating an object - Bainbrigg, Reginald (1544/5-1612/13)
Agent - help in locating an object - Godwin, Francis (1562-1633)
Agent - help in locating an object - Howard, William (19 Dec 1563-Oct 1640)
Agent - source of information - Braithwaite, Thomas (fl. 1604-)
Collector (minor) - Savile, Sir Henry (1549-1622)
Collector (minor) - Chambers, Robert (fl. 1592-)
Collector (minor) - Myddleton, John (f. 1590s-)
Agent - source of information - Myddleton, John (f. 1590s-)
Agent - source of information - Chambers, Robert (fl. 1592-)
Mentioned or referenced by - Bargrave, John (1610-1680)
Mentions or references - Cope, Walter (c.1553-30 Jul 1614)
Location(s): Housed collection or remnant at - Hunterian Museum (Museum and/or Archive) -> Glasgow (Settlement)
Housed collection or remnant at - Cawder House (Museum and/or Archive) -> Cawder (Settlement)
Housed collection or remnant at - Ribchester Roman Museum (Museum and/or Archive) -> Ribchester (Settlement)
Housed collection or remnant at - Lowther Castle (Museum and/or Archive) -> Cumbria (Region)
Housed collection or remnant at - Drawdykes Castle (Site) -> Stanwix Rural (Parish)
Housed collection or remnant at - St John's College (Cambridge) (Institution) -> Cambridge University (Institution)
Housed collection or remnant at - Corby Castle (Museum and/or Archive) -> Cumbria (Region)
Housed collection or remnant at - Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery (Museum and/or Archive) -> Carlisle (Settlement)
Housed collection or remnant at - Sacred Heart Seminary (Institution) -> Ilkley (Settlement)
Bibliographic Source(s): Britannia siue Florentissimorum regnorum..., page: passim, notes:
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Images Contained: Cotton's octagonal summerhouse..., page: 164
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