Ealdwulf 18 (Male) Abbot of Peterborough; bishop of Worcester, 992-1002; archbishop of York, 995-1002
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Notes: Eadwulf.ProfEpis.R1 is a forged episcopal profession, claiming to belong to that of Ealdwulf 18 when it is actually an interpolated text which originally referred to Eadwulf 7 (see under Eadwulf 7 for the text).

Factoid List

Recorded Name (9)

Aldulf (1)

 ASC (DEF)  963 E (p. 116)

Eadulf (1)

 ASC (C-F)  992 DF(OE)

Ealdulf (3)

 ASC (C-F)  992 CE
 ASC (C-F)  1002 CDEF(OE)
 S1448   

Ealdulfus (4)

 Ælfric.VitÆthelwoldi  17
 Wulfstan Cantor.VitÆthelwoldi  24
 ASC (C-F)  992 F(Lat.)
 ASC (C-F)  1002 F(Lat.)

Personal Information (1)

saintly status (1)

 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.115.11 (a holy man by all accounts.)

Office (47)

Abbot (11)

 ASC (DEF)  963 E (p. 116)
 Ælfric.VitÆthelwoldi  17
 Wulfstan Cantor.VitÆthelwoldi  24
 ASC (C-F)  992 CDEF(OE and Lat.) (Abbot of [Peter]borough)
 S787   
 S840   
 S877   
 S942   
 S944   
 S1448a   
 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.115.11

Archbishop (29)

 ASC (DEF)  963 E (p. 117) (Archbishop of York)
 Ælfric.VitÆthelwoldi  17
 Wulfstan Cantor.VitÆthelwoldi  24
 ASC (C-F)  992 CDEF(OE and Lat.) (Archbishop of York)
 ASC (C-F)  1002 CDEF(OE and Lat.) (Archbishop of York)
 S873   
 S877    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S878    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S879    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S881   
 S885    (electus archbishop of the church of York)
 S886   
 S887    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S888    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S889    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S890    (archbishop of the city of York)
 S891    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S892    (archbishop of the basilica of York)
 S893    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S895   
 S896    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S898    (archbishop of the city of York)
 S899    (archbishop of the church of York)
 S904   
 S1381   
 S1381   
 S1380    (archbishop of the church of York)
 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.115.1
 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.115.11

Bishop (7)

 ASC (C-F)  992 CDEF(OE and Lat.) (Bishop of Worcester)
 S876    (bishop of the church of Worcester)
 S883    (bishop of the church of Worcester)
 S1448   
 Anon.EpisList4    (bishop of the Hwicce)
 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.115.1
 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iv.136

Occupation (1)

Monk (1)

 Wulfstan Cantor.VitÆthelwoldi  24

Personal Relationship (1)

~ Successor (General relationship) of Ealdwulf 18 (1)

 Cenwulf 6: of Ealdwulf 18: ASC (C-F)  992 CDE

Event (73)

Advice/counsel (1)

 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)

Agreement (1)

 Various.giving surety for Ælfweard 25’s declaration S1448a: This the declaration of the agreement which Ælfweard 25 of Denton made with Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when he gave up to him the estate at Warmington which he had wrongfully taken, [and produced sureties]: S1448a    (983 x 985)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of abbot (2)

 Æthelwold 1.appointment of Ealdwulf 18 as abbot of Medeshamstead: [Æthelwold 1] appointed there [sc. at Medeshamstead] an abbot called Ealdwulf 18.: ASC (DEF)  963 E
 Æthelwold 1.refoundation of Peterborough: Æthelwold 1 extended the church there by constructing residential buildings, enriched it with lands and consecrated it in honour of St Peter. He brought together a group of monks, appointing as their abbot his monk, Ealdwulf 18.: Wulfstan Cantor.VitÆthelwoldi  24

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of archbishop (2)

 Ealdwulf 16.elevation to archbishopric: Ealdwulf 18 was chosen as archbishop [of York].: ASC (DEF)  963 E
 Ealdwulf 18.accession to see of York and to Worcester: Ealdwulf 18 acceded to the [archiepiscopal] see of York and to Worcester.: ASC (C-F)  992 CDEF(OE and Lat.) (992)

Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (1)

 Ealdwulf 18.accession to see of York and to Worcester: Ealdwulf 18 acceded to the [archiepiscopal] see of York and to Worcester.: ASC (C-F)  992 CDEF(OE and Lat.) (992)

Assembly (1)

 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)

Bequeathing/will-making (1)

 S889 - Æthelred 32 restoring land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster; restoration of a messuage (haga) in Winchester with a fishery at Bræge (Brentford, Middx.). Ælfswith 9, matrona, had promised the Winchester haga to Old Minster after her death, but the bequest had been blocked.: S889    (996)

Building construction/restoration (1)

 Æthelwold 1.refoundation of Peterborough: Æthelwold 1 extended the church there by constructing residential buildings, enriched it with lands and consecrated it in honour of St Peter. He brought together a group of monks, appointing as their abbot his monk, Ealdwulf 18.: Wulfstan Cantor.VitÆthelwoldi  24

Burial (1)

 Ealdwulf 18.resting place: Ealdwulf 18 lies at Worcester.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.115.11

Charter confirmation (1)

 S787 - Edgar 11 granting privileges to Peterborough 1: King Edgar 11 to Peterborough 1 Abbey, with later confirmations, grant of privileges for the abbey and its land at Dogsthorpe, Eye, Paston and Oundle, Northants.; and confirmation of land at Barrow-upon-Humber, Lincs.; Warmington, Ashton, Kettering, Castor, Ailsworth, Walton, Werrington, Eye, and Thorp, Northants.; a mint at Stamford, Lincs.; and half of Whittlesey Mere: S787    (972)

Charter-witnessing (28)

 S1367 - Oswald 8 leasing land to Ælfsige 79: Oswald 8, archbishop, to Ælfsige 79, his cliens; lease, for three lives, of a messuage (curta) and a croft in Worcester, with reversion to the bishopric: S1367    (972 x 992)
 S1381 - Ealdwulf 18 granting land to Leofenath 1: Ealdwulf 18, archbishop, to Leofenath 1, his miles; lease, for three lives, of 40 agri at Huneshom and a fishery, with reversion to the church of Worcester: S1381    (996)
 S787 - Edgar 11 granting privileges to Peterborough 1: King Edgar 11 to Peterborough 1 Abbey, with later confirmations, grant of privileges for the abbey and its land at Dogsthorpe, Eye, Paston and Oundle, Northants.; and confirmation of land at Barrow-upon-Humber, Lincs.; Warmington, Ashton, Kettering, Castor, Ailsworth, Walton, Werrington, Eye, and Thorp, Northants.; a mint at Stamford, Lincs.; and half of Whittlesey Mere: S787    (972)
 S840 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Leofric 36: King Æthelred 32 to Leofric 36; grant of 3 hides (mansae) and 30 iugera at Longstock, Hants.: S840    (982)
 S873 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Northman 3: King Æthelred 32 to Northman 3, his minister; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Hampton, near Evesham, Worcs.: S873    (988)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 S878 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52, his minister; grant of 3 hides (cassati) at Abbots Bromley, Staffs.: S878    (996)
 S879 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52, his minister: grant of land at Pillaton, near Penkridge, Staffs.: S879    (996)
 S881 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wilton: King Æthelred 32 to Wilton, St Mary's Church; grant of 10 hides (cassati) at Fovant, Wilts.: S881    (994)
 S883 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelwig 3: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelwig 3, his miles; grant of 5 hides (mansi) at Ardley, Oxon., forfeited by three brothers [Ælfnoth 20, Ælfric 77, Æthelwine 22]: S883    (995)
 S885 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Rochester 1: King Æthelred 32 to the bishopric of Rochester 1; restoration of 6 hides or sulungs (mansae or sulunga) at Wouldham and 1 hide (mansa) at Littlebrook, Kent, with swine-pastures in the Weald: S885    (995)
 S886 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52 Spot: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52 (Spot), his minister; grant of 2.5 hides (mansae) in the common land at Dumbleton, Gloucs., forfeited by Æthelsige 25 for theft, granted by the king to Hawase 1, his man, and now exchanged by Hawase 1 for other land belonging to Wulfric 52.: S886    (995)
 S887 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Eadric 35, Eadwig 14 and Ealdred 39: King Æthelred 32 to Eadric 35, Eadwig 14 and Ealdred 39, brothers; grant of 2 hides (mansae) at Bynsingtun land (? Benson, Oxon.): S887    (996)
 S888 - Æthelred 32 granting land to St Albans: King Æthelred 32 to St Albans Abbey; grant of 8 hides (mansae) in St Albans, comprising 4 at Burston in St Stephens and 4 at Wincelfelda (lost, also in St Stephens), and also 9 haga in the town, and 8 iugera at Westwick in St Michaels, Herts.: S888    (996)
 S889 - Æthelred 32 restoring land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster; restoration of a messuage (haga) in Winchester with a fishery at Bræge (Brentford, Middx.). Ælfswith 9, matrona, had promised the Winchester haga to Old Minster after her death, but the bequest had been blocked.: S889    (996)
 S890 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfwald 55: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfwald 55, bishop; grant of 2 hides (cassati) at Sandford, Devon: S890    (997)
 S891 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster 1; restoration of 100 hides (mansae), comprising 55 at Downton and 45 at Ebbesborne, Wilts. The land had been granted by King Cenwealh 2 (cf. S 229), confirmed (?) by King Cynewulf 4, restored by King Ecgberht 10 (cf. S 275) and again by King Eadred 16 (cf. S 540) and King Edgar 11 (cf. S 819, 821).: S891    (997)
 S892 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Leofwine 49: King Æthelred 32 to Leofwine 49, dux: grant of 7.5 hides (tributarii), comprising 3 hides (mansae) at Southam and 4.5 hides (manentes) at Ladbroke and Radbourne, Warwicks. The land had been forfeited by Wistan 4 for murder.: S892    (998)
 S893 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Rochester, St Andrew's: King Æthelred 32 to Rochester, St Andrew's 1 church; restitution of 6 sulungs at Bromley, Kent, with swine-pastures in the Weald: S893    (993)
 S895 - Æthelred 32 confirming lands of Wulfsige 36 and Sherborne 1: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfsige 36, bishop, and Sherborne 1 Abbey; permission to convert the community to the Benedictine Rule, and confirmation of land at Stockland in Sherborne, Dorset; 9 hides (cassati) at Holcombe Rogus, Devon; 15 at Halstock, 7 at Thornford, 10 at Bradford Abbas, 5 at Oborne, 8 at Stalbridge Weston, 20 in Stalbridge, all in Dorset; 10 at Wulfheardigstoke; 8 at (Nether and Over) Compton, Dorset; 2 in Osanstoke; and 1 hide (mansa) at Lyme, Dorset: S895    (998)
 S896 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Abingdon, St Mary's: King Æthelred 32 to Abingdon, St Mary's; grant of 15 hides (cassati) at South Cerney, Gloucs.: S896    (999)
 S898 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Clofi 1: King Æthelred 32 to Clofi 1; grant of 25 hides (mansi) at Long Itchington and Arley, Warwicks.: S898    (1001)
 S899 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Shaftesbury 1: King Æthelred 32 to Shaftesbury 1 Abbey; grant of the cenobium of Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts., with land at Bradford: S899    (1001)
 S904 - Æthelred 32 granting privileges to Wherwell 1 and Heanflæd 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbess Heanflæd 1 and Wherwell 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of 70 hides (mansae) in the vicinity of the abbey, and grant of 60 hides (cassati) at Æthelingadene (East and West Dean, Sussex), previously belonging to Queen Ælfthryth 8. With note, dated 1008, confirming 29 messuages in Winchester to the abbey and granting 10 hides (mansae) at Bullington, Hants.: S904    (1002)
 S942 - Æthelred 32 granting land to South Stoneham: King Æthelred 32 to the church of South Stoneham, St Peter and All Saints; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Hinton Ampner, Hants.: S942    (990)
 S944 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Anonymous 971: King Æthelred 32 to ? [Anonymous 971]; grant of 8 hides (mansae) at Weston in South Stoneham, Hants.: S944    (990)

Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (1)

 Æthelwold 1.refoundation of Peterborough: Æthelwold 1 extended the church there by constructing residential buildings, enriched it with lands and consecrated it in honour of St Peter. He brought together a group of monks, appointing as their abbot his monk, Ealdwulf 18.: Wulfstan Cantor.VitÆthelwoldi  24

Confirmation of land/privileges (5)

 S787 - Edgar 11 granting privileges to Peterborough 1: King Edgar 11 to Peterborough 1 Abbey, with later confirmations, grant of privileges for the abbey and its land at Dogsthorpe, Eye, Paston and Oundle, Northants.; and confirmation of land at Barrow-upon-Humber, Lincs.; Warmington, Ashton, Kettering, Castor, Ailsworth, Walton, Werrington, Eye, and Thorp, Northants.; a mint at Stamford, Lincs.; and half of Whittlesey Mere: S787    (972)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S891 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster 1; restoration of 100 hides (mansae), comprising 55 at Downton and 45 at Ebbesborne, Wilts. The land had been granted by King Cenwealh 2 (cf. S 229), confirmed (?) by King Cynewulf 4, restored by King Ecgberht 10 (cf. S 275) and again by King Eadred 16 (cf. S 540) and King Edgar 11 (cf. S 819, 821).: S891    (997)
 S895 - Æthelred 32 confirming lands of Wulfsige 36 and Sherborne 1: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfsige 36, bishop, and Sherborne 1 Abbey; permission to convert the community to the Benedictine Rule, and confirmation of land at Stockland in Sherborne, Dorset; 9 hides (cassati) at Holcombe Rogus, Devon; 15 at Halstock, 7 at Thornford, 10 at Bradford Abbas, 5 at Oborne, 8 at Stalbridge Weston, 20 in Stalbridge, all in Dorset; 10 at Wulfheardigstoke; 8 at (Nether and Over) Compton, Dorset; 2 in Osanstoke; and 1 hide (mansa) at Lyme, Dorset: S895    (998)
 S904 - Æthelred 32 granting privileges to Wherwell 1 and Heanflæd 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbess Heanflæd 1 and Wherwell 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of 70 hides (mansae) in the vicinity of the abbey, and grant of 60 hides (cassati) at Æthelingadene (East and West Dean, Sussex), previously belonging to Queen Ælfthryth 8. With note, dated 1008, confirming 29 messuages in Winchester to the abbey and granting 10 hides (mansae) at Bullington, Hants.: S904    (1002)

Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (1)

 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)

Crime (3)

 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)

Death/dying (3)

 Ealdwulf 18.death: In the same summer Ealdwulf 18 passed away.: ASC (C-F)  1002 CDEF(OE and Lat.) (1002)
 Ealdwulf 18.residency at Medeshamstead: Ealdwulf 18 stayed there [sc. at Medeshamstead] until Oswald 8 died.: ASC (DEF)  963 E
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)

Forfeiture (5)

 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 S883 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelwig 3: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelwig 3, his miles; grant of 5 hides (mansi) at Ardley, Oxon., forfeited by three brothers [Ælfnoth 20, Ælfric 77, Æthelwine 22]: S883    (995)
 S886 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52 Spot: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52 (Spot), his minister; grant of 2.5 hides (mansae) in the common land at Dumbleton, Gloucs., forfeited by Æthelsige 25 for theft, granted by the king to Hawase 1, his man, and now exchanged by Hawase 1 for other land belonging to Wulfric 52.: S886    (995)
 S892 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Leofwine 49: King Æthelred 32 to Leofwine 49, dux: grant of 7.5 hides (tributarii), comprising 3 hides (mansae) at Southam and 4.5 hides (manentes) at Ladbroke and Radbourne, Warwicks. The land had been forfeited by Wistan 4 for murder.: S892    (998)

Grant and Gift (26)

 Ealdwulf 18.endowment of Medeshamstead: Ealdwulf 18 bought very many lands and endowed the minster [sc. at Medeshamstead] with goods.: ASC (DEF)  963 E
 Osgot 3.S1448a granting land to Ealdwulf 18: Osgot 3 to Abbot Ealdwulf 18; grant of the estate at Castor, which he paid over to him for the outlawry he had incurred through slaying Styrcyr 1: S1448a   
 S787 - Edgar 11 granting privileges to Peterborough 1: King Edgar 11 to Peterborough 1 Abbey, with later confirmations, grant of privileges for the abbey and its land at Dogsthorpe, Eye, Paston and Oundle, Northants.; and confirmation of land at Barrow-upon-Humber, Lincs.; Warmington, Ashton, Kettering, Castor, Ailsworth, Walton, Werrington, Eye, and Thorp, Northants.; a mint at Stamford, Lincs.; and half of Whittlesey Mere: S787    (972)
 S840 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Leofric 36: King Æthelred 32 to Leofric 36; grant of 3 hides (mansae) and 30 iugera at Longstock, Hants.: S840    (982)
 S873 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Northman 3: King Æthelred 32 to Northman 3, his minister; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Hampton, near Evesham, Worcs.: S873    (988)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 S878 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52, his minister; grant of 3 hides (cassati) at Abbots Bromley, Staffs.: S878    (996)
 S879 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52, his minister: grant of land at Pillaton, near Penkridge, Staffs.: S879    (996)
 S881 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wilton: King Æthelred 32 to Wilton, St Mary's Church; grant of 10 hides (cassati) at Fovant, Wilts.: S881    (994)
 S883 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelwig 3: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelwig 3, his miles; grant of 5 hides (mansi) at Ardley, Oxon., forfeited by three brothers [Ælfnoth 20, Ælfric 77, Æthelwine 22]: S883    (995)
 S886 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52 Spot: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52 (Spot), his minister; grant of 2.5 hides (mansae) in the common land at Dumbleton, Gloucs., forfeited by Æthelsige 25 for theft, granted by the king to Hawase 1, his man, and now exchanged by Hawase 1 for other land belonging to Wulfric 52.: S886    (995)
 S887 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Eadric 35, Eadwig 14 and Ealdred 39: King Æthelred 32 to Eadric 35, Eadwig 14 and Ealdred 39, brothers; grant of 2 hides (mansae) at Bynsingtun land (? Benson, Oxon.): S887    (996)
 S888 - Æthelred 32 granting land to St Albans: King Æthelred 32 to St Albans Abbey; grant of 8 hides (mansae) in St Albans, comprising 4 at Burston in St Stephens and 4 at Wincelfelda (lost, also in St Stephens), and also 9 haga in the town, and 8 iugera at Westwick in St Michaels, Herts.: S888    (996)
 S890 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfwald 55: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfwald 55, bishop; grant of 2 hides (cassati) at Sandford, Devon: S890    (997)
 S891 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster 1; restoration of 100 hides (mansae), comprising 55 at Downton and 45 at Ebbesborne, Wilts. The land had been granted by King Cenwealh 2 (cf. S 229), confirmed (?) by King Cynewulf 4, restored by King Ecgberht 10 (cf. S 275) and again by King Eadred 16 (cf. S 540) and King Edgar 11 (cf. S 819, 821).: S891    (997)
 S892 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Leofwine 49: King Æthelred 32 to Leofwine 49, dux: grant of 7.5 hides (tributarii), comprising 3 hides (mansae) at Southam and 4.5 hides (manentes) at Ladbroke and Radbourne, Warwicks. The land had been forfeited by Wistan 4 for murder.: S892    (998)
 S896 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Abingdon, St Mary's: King Æthelred 32 to Abingdon, St Mary's; grant of 15 hides (cassati) at South Cerney, Gloucs.: S896    (999)
 S898 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Clofi 1: King Æthelred 32 to Clofi 1; grant of 25 hides (mansi) at Long Itchington and Arley, Warwicks.: S898    (1001)
 S899 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Shaftesbury 1: King Æthelred 32 to Shaftesbury 1 Abbey; grant of the cenobium of Bradford-on-Avon, Wilts., with land at Bradford: S899    (1001)
 S904 - Æthelred 32 granting privileges to Wherwell 1 and Heanflæd 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbess Heanflæd 1 and Wherwell 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of 70 hides (mansae) in the vicinity of the abbey, and grant of 60 hides (cassati) at Æthelingadene (East and West Dean, Sussex), previously belonging to Queen Ælfthryth 8. With note, dated 1008, confirming 29 messuages in Winchester to the abbey and granting 10 hides (mansae) at Bullington, Hants.: S904    (1002)
 S942 - Æthelred 32 granting land to South Stoneham: King Æthelred 32 to the church of South Stoneham, St Peter and All Saints; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Hinton Ampner, Hants.: S942    (990)
 S944 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Anonymous 971: King Æthelred 32 to ? [Anonymous 971]; grant of 8 hides (mansae) at Weston in South Stoneham, Hants.: S944    (990)
 Wulfgeat 3-Gyrping 1.S1448a granting land to Ealdwulf 18: Wulfgeat 3 and Gyrping 1 found the following sureties for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when they paid over the estate at Maxey for the outlawry which he pronounced on Wulfnoth 8.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Æthelwine 2-Ealdwulf 18.S1448 granting land to Peterborough 1: Ealdorman Æthelwine 2 and Bishop Ealdwulf 18 gave Æthelstan 36 and Ælfwald 29 the final penny for the estates at Yaxley and Farcet on behalf of Peterborough 1: S1448   
 Æthelwold 1.refoundation of Peterborough: Æthelwold 1 extended the church there by constructing residential buildings, enriched it with lands and consecrated it in honour of St Peter. He brought together a group of monks, appointing as their abbot his monk, Ealdwulf 18.: Wulfstan Cantor.VitÆthelwoldi  24

Judicial decision/review (2)

 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)

Killing/murder (3)

 Osgot 3.S1448a granting land to Ealdwulf 18: Osgot 3 to Abbot Ealdwulf 18; grant of the estate at Castor, which he paid over to him for the outlawry he had incurred through slaying Styrcyr 1: S1448a   
 S892 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Leofwine 49: King Æthelred 32 to Leofwine 49, dux: grant of 7.5 hides (tributarii), comprising 3 hides (mansae) at Southam and 4.5 hides (manentes) at Ladbroke and Radbourne, Warwicks. The land had been forfeited by Wistan 4 for murder.: S892    (998)
 Various.giving surety for the estate at Castor S1448a: These are the sureties whom Osgot 3 found for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 on behalf of the estate at Castor, which he paid over to him for the outlawry he had incurred through slaying Styrcyr 1: S1448a    (983 x 985)

Lease (3)

 Ealdwulf 18.S1381 granting land to Leofenath 1: Ealdwulf 18, archbishop, to Leofenath 1, his miles; lease, for three lives, of 40 agri at Huneshom and a fishery, with reversion to the church of Worcester 1: S1381    (996)
 S1367 - Oswald 8 leasing land to Ælfsige 79: Oswald 8, archbishop, to Ælfsige 79, his cliens; lease, for three lives, of a messuage (curta) and a croft in Worcester, with reversion to the bishopric: S1367    (972 x 992)
 S1381 - Ealdwulf 18 granting land to Leofenath 1: Ealdwulf 18, archbishop, to Leofenath 1, his miles; lease, for three lives, of 40 agri at Huneshom and a fishery, with reversion to the church of Worcester: S1381    (996)

Liturgical celebration (1)

 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)

Monastery, violation of (1)

 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)

Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (1)

 Æthelwold 1.refoundation of Peterborough: Æthelwold 1 acquired from Edgar 11 and the nobles of the land a place, previously called Medeshamestede. It was now called Burh. There he assembled monks and placed over them as abbot Ealdwulf 18.: Ælfric.VitÆthelwoldi  17

Monastic reform (1)

 S895 - Æthelred 32 confirming lands of Wulfsige 36 and Sherborne 1: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfsige 36, bishop, and Sherborne 1 Abbey; permission to convert the community to the Benedictine Rule, and confirmation of land at Stockland in Sherborne, Dorset; 9 hides (cassati) at Holcombe Rogus, Devon; 15 at Halstock, 7 at Thornford, 10 at Bradford Abbas, 5 at Oborne, 8 at Stalbridge Weston, 20 in Stalbridge, all in Dorset; 10 at Wulfheardigstoke; 8 at (Nether and Over) Compton, Dorset; 2 in Osanstoke; and 1 hide (mansa) at Lyme, Dorset: S895    (998)

Outlawing (5)

 Ealdwulf 18.prouncing Wulfnoth 8 an outlaw: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 pronounced Wulfnoth 8 an outlaw.: S1448a   
 Osgot 3.S1448a granting land to Ealdwulf 18: Osgot 3 to Abbot Ealdwulf 18; grant of the estate at Castor, which he paid over to him for the outlawry he had incurred through slaying Styrcyr 1: S1448a   
 Various.giving surety for Maxey S1448a: Wulfgeat 3 and Gyrping 1 found the following sureties for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when they paid over the estate at Maxey for the outlawry which he pronounced on Wulfnoth 8.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for the estate at Castor S1448a: These are the sureties whom Osgot 3 found for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 on behalf of the estate at Castor, which he paid over to him for the outlawry he had incurred through slaying Styrcyr 1: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Wulfgeat 3-Gyrping 1.S1448a granting land to Ealdwulf 18: Wulfgeat 3 and Gyrping 1 found the following sureties for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when they paid over the estate at Maxey for the outlawry which he pronounced on Wulfnoth 8.: S1448a    (983 x 985)

Penance (1)

 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)

Property-buying/purchasing (20)

 Ealdwulf 18-Ælfwald 29.S1448a purchasing land from Swift 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 and Ælfwald 29 bought 1.5 hides from Swift 1 for 8 pounds with the cognisance of the 3 hundreds attached to Oundle.: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a exchanging with Eincund 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought the estate at Anlafestune from Eincund 1: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing from Martin 3: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought the mill at Ashton from Martin 3 for 2 pounds: S1448a    (? - 983 x 985)
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing from Ælfwald 48: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought a hide of land at Ashton from Ælfwald 48 with the cognisance of three hundreds at Wyðreðe cross.: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing land from Cynefrith 7: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Cynefrith 7; purchase of 24 acres of woodland and 22 of arable land: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing land from Hungifu 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Hungifu 1; purchase of 20 acres: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing land from Orm 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Orm 1; purchase of 12 acres: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.endowment of Medeshamstead: Ealdwulf 18 bought very many lands and endowed the minster [sc. at Medeshamstead] with goods.: ASC (DEF)  963 E
 Various.S1448a giving surety for Maxey: These are the sureties whom Osgar 2 found for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when he bought the estate at Maxey.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.S1448a giving surety for purchase from Orm 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Orm 1; purchase of 12 acres: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for Anlafestune S1448a: These are the sureties whom Eincund 1 found for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 for the estate at Anlafestune which he bought from him: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for Bainton S1448a: These are the sureties whom Herwulf 1, Ada 1's son, found for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 and Godwine 17, Ælfsige 74's son, when they bought the estate at Bainton; at Oundle with the cognisance of the 8 hundreds: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase from Cynefrith 7 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Cynefrith 7; purchase of 24 acres of woodland and 22 of arable: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase from Osgod 2 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought land from Osgod 2 of Bainton with the cognisance of the two hundreds at the Dykes, and his sureties are : S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase from Swift 1 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 and Ælfwald 29 bought 1.5 hides from Swift 1 for 8 pounds with the cognisance of the 3 hundreds attached to Oundle.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase from Ælfwald 48 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought a hide of land at Ashton from Ælfwald 48 with the cognisance of three hundreds at Wyðreðe cross. These were the sureties.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase of Ashton S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought the mill at Ashton from Martin 3 for 2 pounds. These were the sureties.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety of purchase from Hungifu 1 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Hungifu 1; purchase of 20 acres: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Æthelwine 2-Ealdwulf 18.S1448a exchanging with Æthelstan 36 and Ælfwald 29: Ealdorman Æthelwine 2 and Abbot Ealdwulf 18 gave Æthelstan 36 and Ælfwald 29 the final penny for the estate at Peterborough, the sureties were as follows: S1448a   
 Æthelwold 1.refoundation of Peterborough: Æthelwold 1 acquired from Edgar 11 and the nobles of the land a place, previously called Medeshamestede. It was now called Burh. There he assembled monks and placed over them as abbot Ealdwulf 18.: Ælfric.VitÆthelwoldi  17

Property-exchanging (10)

 Ealdwulf 18-Ælfwald 29.S1448a purchasing land from Swift 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 and Ælfwald 29 bought 1.5 hides from Swift 1 for 8 pounds with the cognisance of the 3 hundreds attached to Oundle.: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a exchanging with Eincund 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought the estate at Anlafestune from Eincund 1: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing from Martin 3: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought the mill at Ashton from Martin 3 for 2 pounds: S1448a    (? - 983 x 985)
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing from Ælfwald 48: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought a hide of land at Ashton from Ælfwald 48 with the cognisance of three hundreds at Wyðreðe cross.: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing land from Cynefrith 7: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Cynefrith 7; purchase of 24 acres of woodland and 22 of arable land: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing land from Hungifu 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Hungifu 1; purchase of 20 acres: S1448a   
 Ealdwulf 18.S1448a purchasing land from Orm 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Orm 1; purchase of 12 acres: S1448a   
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 S886 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52 Spot: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52 (Spot), his minister; grant of 2.5 hides (mansae) in the common land at Dumbleton, Gloucs., forfeited by Æthelsige 25 for theft, granted by the king to Hawase 1, his man, and now exchanged by Hawase 1 for other land belonging to Wulfric 52.: S886    (995)
 Æthelwine 2-Ealdwulf 18.S1448a exchanging with Æthelstan 36 and Ælfwald 29: Ealdorman Æthelwine 2 and Abbot Ealdwulf 18 gave Æthelstan 36 and Ælfwald 29 the final penny for the estate at Peterborough, the sureties were as follows: S1448a   

Residence (1)

 Ealdwulf 18.residency at Medeshamstead: Ealdwulf 18 stayed there [sc. at Medeshamstead] until Oswald 8 died.: ASC (DEF)  963 E

Restoration of land/property (7)

 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S885 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Rochester 1: King Æthelred 32 to the bishopric of Rochester 1; restoration of 6 hides or sulungs (mansae or sulunga) at Wouldham and 1 hide (mansa) at Littlebrook, Kent, with swine-pastures in the Weald: S885    (995)
 S889 - Æthelred 32 restoring land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster; restoration of a messuage (haga) in Winchester with a fishery at Bræge (Brentford, Middx.). Ælfswith 9, matrona, had promised the Winchester haga to Old Minster after her death, but the bequest had been blocked.: S889    (996)
 S891 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster 1; restoration of 100 hides (mansae), comprising 55 at Downton and 45 at Ebbesborne, Wilts. The land had been granted by King Cenwealh 2 (cf. S 229), confirmed (?) by King Cynewulf 4, restored by King Ecgberht 10 (cf. S 275) and again by King Eadred 16 (cf. S 540) and King Edgar 11 (cf. S 819, 821).: S891    (997)
 S893 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Rochester, St Andrew's: King Æthelred 32 to Rochester, St Andrew's 1 church; restitution of 6 sulungs at Bromley, Kent, with swine-pastures in the Weald: S893    (993)
 Various.giving surety for Ælfweard 25’s declaration S1448a: This the declaration of the agreement which Ælfweard 25 of Denton made with Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when he gave up to him the estate at Warmington which he had wrongfully taken, [and produced sureties]: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Ælfweard 25.restoring land to Ealdwulf 18 S1448a: Ælfweard 25 of Denton gave up to Abbot Ealdwulf 18 the estate at Warmington which he had wrongfully taken: S1448a   

Surety-giving (21)

 Various.S1448a giving surety for Maxey: These are the sureties whom Osgar 2 found for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when he bought the estate at Maxey.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.S1448a giving surety for purchase from Orm 1: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Orm 1; purchase of 12 acres: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for Ælfweard 25’s declaration S1448a: This the declaration of the agreement which Ælfweard 25 of Denton made with Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when he gave up to him the estate at Warmington which he had wrongfully taken, [and produced sureties]: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety at Wansford S1448a: These are the sureties whom Osfrith 14 and Thur 1 found for Bishop Æthelwold 1 and Ælfric Cild 1 and Abbot Ealdwulf 18 at a meeting of 8 hundreds at Wansford, on behalf of their kinsmen, with regard to the estate at Benefield: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for Anlafestune S1448a: These are the sureties whom Eincund 1 found for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 for the estate at Anlafestune which he bought from him: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for Bainton S1448a: These are the sureties whom Herwulf 1, Ada 1's son, found for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 and Godwine 17, Ælfsige 74's son, when they bought the estate at Bainton; at Oundle with the cognisance of the 8 hundreds: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for Maxey S1448a: Wulfgeat 3 and Gyrping 1 found the following sureties for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when they paid over the estate at Maxey for the outlawry which he pronounced on Wulfnoth 8.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for Walton S1448a: These are the sureties which Abbot Ealdwulf 18 found when he bought the homestead from Goding 1 of Walton: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for Warmington S1448a: These are the sureties which Osfrith 14 found for Bishop Æthelwold 1 and Abbot Ealdwulf 18 and Sumerlida 1 the priest who took surety for the estate at Warmington.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for an estate at Peterborough S1448a: Ealdorman Æthelwine 2 and Abbot Ealdwulf 18 gave Æthelstan 36 and Ælfwald 29 the final penny for the estate at Peterborough, the sureties were as follows.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for gift from Clac 1 S1448a: These are the sureties for Clac 1's gift to Abbot Ealdwulf 18 of a hide less an oxgang.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase from Cynefrith 7 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Cynefrith 7; purchase of 24 acres of woodland and 22 of arable: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase from Osgod 2 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought land from Osgod 2 of Bainton with the cognisance of the two hundreds at the Dykes, and his sureties are : S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase from Swift 1 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 and Ælfwald 29 bought 1.5 hides from Swift 1 for 8 pounds with the cognisance of the 3 hundreds attached to Oundle.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase from Ælfwald 48 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought a hide of land at Ashton from Ælfwald 48 with the cognisance of three hundreds at Wyðreðe cross. These were the sureties.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for purchase of Ashton S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 bought the mill at Ashton from Martin 3 for 2 pounds. These were the sureties.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety for the estate at Castor S1448a: These are the sureties whom Osgot 3 found for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 on behalf of the estate at Castor, which he paid over to him for the outlawry he had incurred through slaying Styrcyr 1: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety of purchase from Hungifu 1 S1448a: Abbot Ealdwulf 18 from Hungifu 1; purchase of 20 acres: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Various.giving surety to Peterborough 1 S1448: These were the sureties when Ealdorman Æthelwine 2 and Bishop Ealdwulf 18 gave Æthelstan 36 and Ælfwald 29 the final penny for the estates at Yaxley and Farcet on behalf of Peterborough 1: S1448    (963)
 Wulfgeat 3-Gyrping 1.S1448a granting land to Ealdwulf 18: Wulfgeat 3 and Gyrping 1 found the following sureties for Abbot Ealdwulf 18 when they paid over the estate at Maxey for the outlawry which he pronounced on Wulfnoth 8.: S1448a    (983 x 985)
 Æthelwine 2-Ealdwulf 18.S1448a exchanging with Æthelstan 36 and Ælfwald 29: Ealdorman Æthelwine 2 and Abbot Ealdwulf 18 gave Æthelstan 36 and Ælfwald 29 the final penny for the estate at Peterborough, the sureties were as follows: S1448a   

Theft/attempted theft (1)

 S886 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52 Spot: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52 (Spot), his minister; grant of 2.5 hides (mansae) in the common land at Dumbleton, Gloucs., forfeited by Æthelsige 25 for theft, granted by the king to Hawase 1, his man, and now exchanged by Hawase 1 for other land belonging to Wulfric 52.: S886    (995)

Wergeld payment (1)

 Osgot 3.S1448a granting land to Ealdwulf 18: Osgot 3 to Abbot Ealdwulf 18; grant of the estate at Castor, which he paid over to him for the outlawry he had incurred through slaying Styrcyr 1: S1448a   

Factoids linked indirectly to Ealdwulf 18 (1)

Office (1)

Miles of Ealdwulf 18 (1)

 Leofenath 1: S1381