The Minor Clergy of Exeter Cathedral

Focusing on Exeter Cathedral's medieval archives, this volume details the lives of approximately one thousand individuals associated with the Cathedral from 1250 to 1548. It includes vicars choral, chantry priests, and choristers, offering biographies that reconstruct a vibrant religious community. The book highlights the diverse backgrounds of these clergy, tracing their origins in Devon and Cornwall and their subsequent roles in other churches across the South West, making it a valuable resource for local history and the study of regional ecclesiastical careers.