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Mærwynn 6
Mærwynn ‘of Biddenham’ (Beds.), fl. 1066
Female
DWP
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Summary
Mærwynn 6 held 1 virgate in west Bedfordshire TRE assessed with power of alienation.Distribution map of property and lordships associated with this name in DB
List of property and lordships associated with this name in DB
Holder 1066
| Shire | Phil. ref. | Vill | DB Spelling | Holder 1066 | Lord 1066 | Tenant-in-Chief 1086 | 1086 Subtenant | Fiscal Value | 1066 Value | 1086 Value | Conf. | Show on Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire | 13,2 | Biddenham | Maruuen | Mærwynn 'of Biddenham' | - | unnamed canons of Bedford | Ansfrid the canon | 0.25 | 0.15 | 0.15 | C | Map |
| Totals | ||||||||||||
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Mærwynn 6 had one of the smallest of at least ten TRE holdings in Biddenham, an area of land enclosed by a loop of the River Ouse to the west of Bedford. Nevertheless, DB records that she ‘could sell her land to whom she wished’, indicating that she had power of alienation and was not a dependent tenant.
It is conceivable that Mærwynn 6 could be the same woman as Mærwynn 3, who held a moderate estate in north-west Essex TRE 38 miles away; but the very small size of Mærwynn 6’s estate renders this highly unlikely.