The Chronicle of Melrose is a medieval chronicle from the Cottonian Manuscript, Faustina B. ix within the British Museum. It was written by unknown authors, though evidence in the writing shows that it most likely was written by the monks at Melrose Abbey. The chronicle begins on the year 735 and ends in 1270, consisting of two separate segments. The first part of the chronicle from the year 745 to about 1140 (the year Melrose Abbey was founded), is a compilation from the Anglo-Saxon Chronicle as well as other historical works written by Simeon of Durham and Hoveden. The second portion starts from 1140 until the end of the chronicle in 1270. It contains original work and is considered by historians to be more credible than the first segment. The chronicle is currently in the British Museum, taken away from Melrose possibly during the Reformation period. The Middle Ages formed the middle period in a traditional schematic division of European history into three ages: the classical civilization of Antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern times. ... Generally a chronicle (Latin chronica) is historical account of facts and events in chronological order. ... The Lindisfarne Gospels is but one of the treasures collected by Sir Robert Cotton. ... The main entrance to the British Museum. ... Melrose Abbey, June 2004 Melrose Abbey, located in Melrose, Scotland, was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks, on the request of King David I of Scotland. ... Events Abkhazia becomes independent, and will remain such until the 15th century Births Alcuin, missionary and bishop (approximate date) Deaths May 25 - Bede, English Historian and monk Categories: 735 ... For broader historical context, see 1270s and 13th century. ... Events Births November 10 - Musa al-Kazim, Shia Imam (d. ... Events Henry Jasomirgott was made count palatine of the Rhine. ... The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a collection of annals narrating the history of the English and their settlement in Britain. ... Symeon (or Simeon) of Durham (d. ... Events Henry Jasomirgott was made count palatine of the Rhine. ... For broader historical context, see 1270s and 13th century. ... A historian is a person who studies history. ... Melrose is a small, historic town in the Scottish Borders. ... The Protestant Reformation was a movement which began in the 16th century as a series of attempts to reform the Roman Catholic Church, but ended in division and the establishment of new institutions, most importantly Lutheranism, Reformed churches, and Anabaptists. ...

See also

• List of English chronicles
• Cotton library
• Anglo-Saxon Chronicle

This is a list of the most important Chronicles relevant to the kingdom of England in the period from the Norman Conquest to the beginning of the Tudor dynasty (1066-1485). ... The Lindisfarne Gospels is but one of the treasures collected by Sir Robert Cotton. ... The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle is a collection of annals narrating the history of the English and their settlement in Britain. ...

External links

• Catholic Encyclopedia:Chronicle of Melrose
• A Medieval Chronicle of Scotland: The Chronicle of Melrose