Living Documents

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Living Documents: Medieval Charters, Parchment, and Biocodicology

Medieval Scottish charters were mostly written on parchment, a material that is made through a meticulous process using the hides of animals. This material can be studied and analyzed for new information on medieval Scottish economy, society, and animal husbandry. 

Living Documents
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