Statements (18)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:library
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
represents medieval book preservation methods
|
| gptkbp:declinedAfter |
18th century
improved security measures increased availability of printed books |
| gptkbp:defines |
a library where books are attached to shelves or desks with chains
|
| gptkbp:feature |
books attached by chains
books read in place |
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
gptkb:Middle_Ages
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chained Library
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Europe
|
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Merton_College_Library
gptkb:Hereford_Cathedral_Library gptkb:Wimborne_Minster_Library |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to prevent theft of books
|
| gptkbp:survivesIn |
few remain today
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Hereford_Cathedral
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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