Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. List of illustrations vi
4. Acknowledgements vii
5. List of abbreviations x
6. Introduction 1
7. 1 The Origins of Historical Writing in the Community of St Cuthbert to c.750 19
8. 2 Preserving the Past at Chester-le-Street, c.882–995 32
9. 3 Establishing a New Cult Centre at Durham, c.995–1080 69
10. 4 Constructing a Monastic Past and Future at Durham, c.1083–1115 97
11. 5 Reinterpreting the Past in the Light of the Present, c.1080–1130 144
12. 6 Placing Durham in Time: Writing Annals and Chronicles, c.1100–1130 168
13. Conclusion 201
14. Appendix: Historical writing within the community of St Cuthbert, c.700–1130 211
15. Bibliography 216
16. Index of Manuscripts Cited 232
17. Index 235
18. Writing History in the Middle Ages 241