Researchers from Trinity College Dublin have discovered an early ninth-century manuscript of Caedmon's Hymn in Rome's National Central Library, dating from 800–830.
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New copy of earliest poem in English language discovered by researchers in Rome
800–830 CE years Manuscript dating
National Central Library Of Rome Discovery location
First Known Poem In English Language Poem rank
Third Oldest Surviving Text Copy rank
1,200 Years Old manuscript age
3rd Oldest surviving copies