Pages from the ‘Book of Leinster’, which was written in the 12th century, are to be restored and digitised.
The pages have been held at Trinity College Dublin for many years but were far too delicate to be put on public display or used by researchers.
However following funding from the Bank of America, the conservation project will get under way.
Source: Library of Trinity College Dublin
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Keeper of Preservation and Conservation at the university, Susie Bioletti, has said that the book will be worked on by an experienced team who will stabilise the parchment and repair extensive losses and tears, allowing it to be resewn and rebound.
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