Earliest known English poem discovered in 1,200-year-old manuscript
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Earliest known English poem discovered in 1,200-year-old manuscript

29 Apr 2026 · Originally published 29 Apr 2026 8/10 Original headline: Lost copy of seventh-century poem in Old English discovered at Rome library
A rare copy of Caedmon’s Hymn, composed by a Northumbrian cattle herder in the seventh century, has been found in a library in Rome. This significant find is the third oldest surviving version of the poem and highlights the early importance of the English language.
Source: The Guardian UK Tyne And Wear
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