Philip AllfreyFeb 19, 2024

An interesting read about the short-lived 14th century island of Ravenser Odd on The National Archives website today https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/explore-the-collection/stories/ravenser-odd/

As a bonus for paleographers, many of the images of the relevant archival documents are accompanied by a transcription!

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Ravenser Odd

Ravenser Odd was a short-lived island in the mouth of the River Humber. It rose from the sea in the early 13th century and had sunk beneath the waves again by 1360. Documents at The National Archives provide intriguing glimpses into its brief and turbulent life.

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