Latin 1086 – 1733:
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This tutorial is a beginners' guide to the Latin used in documents between 1086 and 1733. It is the first online tutorial to help you learn the Latin from this period. Try our new Advanced Latin
The tutorial covers the period between 1086 and 1733, when Latin was the official language of documents written in England.
Knowing Latin will help you to read documents from this period. After 1733, official documents were written in English.
No previous knowledge of Latin is required. This tutorial is suitable for everyone who wants to learn. You may
- Be a beginner
- Want to refresh your skills
- Have studied Classical Latin and want to find out about Latin from a different period
All of the grammar is fully explained. No previous knowledge is required.
You can practise by translating sentences taken from real documents held at The National Archives. For example, some are from the Domesday Book, written in 1086. It is the earliest surviving public record.
Where to start
Tips on learning Latin
Tutorial
Twelve lessons
Reference
Word list, common problems, dating Latin documents and much more
Activities
More documents to practise on. New documents will be added periodically.
Further practice
Learn how to read old handwriting 1500-1800 with our interactive online tutorial