Law, the bell and their early setting. Follow the records, people, objects and places from this period. This is a growing selection from the research.
In Ireland, scholars compiled the Hibernensis, a collection of church law drawing on biblical, legal and other texts. It helps us understand the legal world in which the Law of Patrick was recorded.
Roy Flechner · The Hibernensis ↗The National Museum of Ireland dates the iron bell to this period. It is traditionally associated with St Patrick.
National Museum of Ireland ↗The Annals of Ulster record that the Law of Patrick was in force in Ireland. In a separate entry for the same year, the annals record a meeting between Áed Allán and Cathal at Tír dá Glas.
Annals of Ulster · U737.9–10 ↗The Annals of Ulster record the promulgation of Patrick’s law at Cruachain by Dub dá Leithe and Tipraite son of Tadc.
Annals of Ulster · U783.9 ↗