Eorcenwald 1 (Male) Bishop of the East Saxons, ?675-693
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Factoid List

Recorded Name (22)
... Earconualdum (1)
 Bede.HE  iv.6
... Erconualdo (1)
 Bede.HE  iv.11
E... (1)
 S1248   
Eorcenwold (1)
 Ine.Laws   
Ercenuuald (1)
 S230   
Ercenwald (1)
 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 15r.6.iii
Ercnuuald (1)
 S1171   
Ercnuualdus (1)
 S1246   
Erconuuald (1)
 S233   
Erconwald (1)
 RestingPlaces  II.23a
Erconwaldus (1)
 Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86)
Erkenuuald (3)
 S69   
 S1165   
 S1181   
Erkenuualdus (2)
 S127   
 Agatho.Ep.B56  p. 89
Erkenwaldus (4)
 S1247   
 S452   
 S453   
 Agatho.Ep.B55   
Frignuald (1)
 S51   
Herconwald (1)
 S235   
Personal Information (9)
other (1)
 S69    (blessed)
religion (1)
 S752    ()
saintly status (7)
 Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86) (holy)
 Bede.HE  iv.6 (He lived a very holy life)
 Bede.HE  iv.6 (The horse-litter in which he used to be carried when ill was preserved by his followers after his death and continued to cure many people)
 S452    ()
 S453    ()
 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.14 (Eorcenwald 1 is regarded especially sacred in London.)
 RestingPlaces  II.23a (saint)
Office (30)
Abbot (5)
 S1165    (abbot of Chertsey)
 S127   
 Agatho.Ep.B56  p. 89
 S752   
 S1035   
Bishop (25)
 Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86)
 Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86)
 Ine.Laws  Prologue
 Bede.HE  iv.6
 Bede.HE  iv.11
 S51   
 S230   
 S233   
 S235   
 S1171   
 S1246    (bishop of the East Saxons)
 S1247   
 S1248   
 S452   
 Agatho.Ep.B55   
 Agatho.Ep.B56   
 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 15r.6.iii (Bishop of the East Saxons)
 Anon.EpisList1    (bishop of the East Saxons)
 Anon.EpisList2    (bishop of the East Saxons)
 Anon.EpisList3    (bishop of the East Saxons)
 Anon.EpisList4    (bishop of London)
 Anon.EpisList5    (bishop of the East Saxons)
 S1035   
 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.10
 RestingPlaces  II.23a
Personal Relationship (5)
Eorcenwald 1 Beloved (General relationship) of ~ (1)
 of Agatho 2: Agatho.Ep.B55   
Eorcenwald 1 Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)
 of Æthelburg 3: Bede.HE  iv.6
Eorcenwald 1 Father (Honorific kinship) of ~ (1)
 of Frithuwald 4: S1181   
~ Sister (Consanguineal kinship) of Eorcenwald 1 (2)
 Æthelburg 3: of Eorcenwald 1: Bede.HE  iv.6
 Æthelburg 3: of Eorcenwald 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11
Event (45)
Absolution (1)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Advice/counsel (1)
 Ine 1.law making: Ine 1, with the advice and instruction of his father, Cenred 1, and his bishops, Hædde 2 and Eorcenwald 1, along with his ealdormen [Anonymi 722] and the chief councillors [Anonymi 723] of his kingdom, and also a great assembly of the servants of God [Anonymi 724] inquired about the salvation of their souls and about the security of the kingdom, that true law and true statutes might be established and strengthened throughout their people, so that none of the ealdormen [Anonymi 722] or Ine 1's subjects might afterwards pervert these decrees: Ine.Laws  Prologue (688 x 694)
Appointment - ecclesiastical (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.building Barking: [Eorcenwald 1's] sister's convent is called barking. It is situated to one side of London, at eight miles' distance. Closely associated with Æthelburg 3 in sanctity and power are Hildelith 1, her immediate successor (to whom was sent St Aldhelm 3's still extant book in praise of virgins), and Wulfhild 2, almost a modern, who came a few years before the times of King Edgar 11.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.13
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of bishop (2)
 Theodore 1.episcopal appointment of Eorcenwald 1: Theodore 1 appointed Eorcenwald 1 bishop in London, for the East Saxons.: Bede.HE  iv.6 (675)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Assembly (1)
 Ine 1.law making: Ine 1, with the advice and instruction of his father, Cenred 1, and his bishops, Hædde 2 and Eorcenwald 1, along with his ealdormen [Anonymi 722] and the chief councillors [Anonymi 723] of his kingdom, and also a great assembly of the servants of God [Anonymi 724] inquired about the salvation of their souls and about the security of the kingdom, that true law and true statutes might be established and strengthened throughout their people, so that none of the ealdormen [Anonymi 722] or Ine 1's subjects might afterwards pervert these decrees: Ine.Laws  Prologue (688 x 694)
Assistance (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12
Book circulating/making/reading/translating/writing (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.building Barking: [Eorcenwald 1's] sister's convent is called barking. It is situated to one side of London, at eight miles' distance. Closely associated with Æthelburg 3 in sanctity and power are Hildelith 1, her immediate successor (to whom was sent St Aldhelm 3's still extant book in praise of virgins), and Wulfhild 2, almost a modern, who came a few years before the times of King Edgar 11.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.13
Building construction/restoration (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12
Burial (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.burial: St Eorcenwald 1, bishop, rests in London.: RestingPlaces  II.23a
Burning (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12
Charter confirmation (2)
 Agatho 2.granting privilege to Eorcenwald 1 for Barking: Agatho 2 granted Eorcenwald 1 a privilege for Barking and confirmed his charters: S1246    (677)
 Wulfhere 1.S1165 confirming grants to Eorcenwald 1 and Chertsey, St Peter's 1: Wulfhere 1, king of the Mercians, confirming: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, to Eorcenwald 1 and to Chertsey, St Peter's 1; grant of 200 (or 300) hides (manentes) at Chertsey and 5 at Thorpe, with 10 hides (manentes) by the port of London. The property comprises land at Chertsey, Thorpe, Egham, Getinges (cf. Eaton Farm, Chobham), Molesey, Woodham in Chertsey and Hunewaldesham (lost) in Weybridge, Surrey.: S1165   
Charter-witnessing (11)
 S1165 - Frithuwald 4 granting land to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, to Eorcenwald 1 and to St Peter's minster, Chertsey; grant of 200 (or 300) hides (manentes) at Chertsey and 5 at Thorpe, with 10 hides by the port of London: S1165    (672 x 674)
 S1171 - Æthelred 4 granting land to Æthelburg 3: Hodilredus (Æthelred 4) to Hedilburg (Æthelburg 3), abbess, for her minster called Beddanhaam (Barking); grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Ricingahaam, Budinhaam, Dagenham, Angenlabeshaam and Widmundes felt (Wyfields in Great Ilford), all probably in Essex: S1171    (685 x 693)
 S1181 - Frithuwold & Eorcenwald 1 granting land to Chertsey 1: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, and Eorcenwald 1, to Chertsey 1 Minster; grant of land in Surrey, Hants & Berks: S1181    (675 x 693)
 S1246 - Eorcenwald 1 granting land to Barking 1: Eorcenwald 1, bishop of the East Saxons, to the nunnery of Barking 1; grant of privileges and grant and confirmation of many lands: S1246    (687 x 688)
 S1247 - Bisi 1 witnessing Eorcenwald 1 granting privileges to St Peter’s, Chertsey: Eorcenwald 1, bishop, to the monks of Chertsey [St Peter's, Chertsey]; grant and confirmation of privileges and land: S1247    (678)
 S1248 - Eorcenwald 1 granting land to Barking 1: (? Eorcenwald 1), bishop, to (? St Mary's, Barking); grant of 28 hides (manentes) at Battersea, 20 at Watsingaham (i.e. Washingham, lost, in Battersea) and 20 (cassatae) by Hidaburna (the river Wandle), all in Surrey. The land had been granted to him by Cædwalla 1, king of the West Saxons, and confirmed by Æthelred 2, king of the Mercians: S1248    (693)
 S230 - Cædwalla 1 granting land to Wilfrid 2: Cædwalla 1, king, to Wilfrid 2, bishop; grant of 70 hides (tributarii) at Pagham, Shripney, Charlton, Bognor, Bersted, North Bersted, Crimsham, North and South Mundham (and, in the shortened version, Slindon), all in Sussex, and to the community at St Andrew's church situated on the east of the harbour called Uedringmutha (Pagham Harbour), grant of 10 hides (tributarii) at Tangmere, Sussex: S230    (685)
 S233 - Cædwalla 1 granting land to Ecgbald 1: Cædwalla 1, king of the (West) Saxons, to Ecgbald 1, abbot, and his familia; grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Hoo (ad Hebureahg insulam), Kent: S233    (687)
 S235 - Cædwalla 1 granting land to Cedde 1 Cissa 1 and Criswa 1: Cædwalla 1, king of the (West) Saxons, to Cedde 1, Cissa 1 and Criswa 1 (? Crispa); grant, for the foundation of a minster, of 60 hides (cassati) at Farnham, Surrey, including 10 at Binton and 2 at Churt, Surrey, and land at Cusanweoh: S235    (688)
 S51 - Osric 2 granting land to Bertana 1: Osric 2, king, to Bertana 1, abbess; grant of 100 hides (manentes) at Bath, Somerset, for the foundation of a nunnery: S51    (676)
 S752 - Edgar 11 confirming land and privileges of Chertsey 1: King Edgar 11 to Chertsey 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land, consisting of 5 hides (mansae) at Chertsey and 10 hides (cassati) at Thorpe, 20 at Egham with Englefield, 5 at Chobham with Busseleghe, Frensham and Frimley, 10 (mansiones) at Petersham, 30 at Sutton with swine-pastures at Thunderfield Castle, 20 at Cheam with swine-pastures in the Weald [and the charter which Edgar 11 had bought from Edwin 16 for 50 mancuses], 10 at Waddington, 20 at Coulsdon, 20 at Merstham, 10 at Chipstead with Chaldon, 10 at Banstead with Suthemeresfelda (cf. Canon's Farm in Banstead), 20 at Epsom, 12 at Bookham, 10 at (East) Clandon, 20 at Cobham with Pointers (in Cobham), 5 at Byfleet with Weybridge, all in Surrey; 10 at (White) Waltham, Berks.; and 20 at Molesey, Surrey [which King Eadwig 4 unjustly gave to Winchester, Old Minster 1, and which were retrieved by Edgar 11 and Bishop Æthelwold 1]: S752    (967)
Church/monastery destruction (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12
Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (7)
 Eorcenwald 1.building Barking: [Eorcenwald 1's] sister's convent is called barking. It is situated to one side of London, at eight miles' distance. Closely associated with Æthelburg 3 in sanctity and power are Hildelith 1, her immediate successor (to whom was sent St Aldhelm 3's still extant book in praise of virgins), and Wulfhild 2, almost a modern, who came a few years before the times of King Edgar 11.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.13
 Eorcenwald 1.building Barking 1: Eorcenwald 1 built the monastery at Barking 1 for his sisters in Christ [Anonymi 1061]: S1246    (687 x 688)
 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12
 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey, Surrey: Eorcenwald 1 built the monastery of Chertsey, Surrey: S1246    ( x 678)
 Eorcenwald 1.foundation of religious houses: Eorcenwald 1 founded two famous monasteries, one for himself and one for his sister Æthelburg 3, and established an excellent form of monastic Rule: Bede.HE  iv.6
 S235 - Cædwalla 1 granting land to Cedde 1 Cissa 1 and Criswa 1: Cædwalla 1, king of the (West) Saxons, to Cedde 1, Cissa 1 and Criswa 1 (? Crispa); grant, for the foundation of a minster, of 60 hides (cassati) at Farnham, Surrey, including 10 at Binton and 2 at Churt, Surrey, and land at Cusanweoh: S235    (688)
 S51 - Osric 2 granting land to Bertana 1: Osric 2, king, to Bertana 1, abbess; grant of 100 hides (manentes) at Bath, Somerset, for the foundation of a nunnery: S51    (676)
Commendation (1)
 Frithuwald 4.delivering himself and Anonymous 321 to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4 gave not only the land, but confirmed and delivered himself and his only son [Anonymous 321] to Abbot Eorcenwald 1: S1165    (672 x 674)
Confession (1)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Confirmation of land/privileges (10)
 Agatho 2.granting privilege to Eorcenwald 1 for Barking: Agatho 2 granted Eorcenwald 1 a privilege for Barking and confirmed his charters: S1246    (677)
 Eorcenwald 1.granting land and privileges to Chertsey, St Peter's 1 S1247: Eorcenwald 1, bishop, to the monks of Chertsey, St Peter's 1; grant and confirmation of privileges and land: S1247    (678)
 Eorcenwald 1.granting land to St Mary's, Barking 1 S1248: (Eorcenwald 1), bishop, to (St Mary's, Barking 1); grant of 28 hides (manentes) at Battersea, 20 at Watsingaham (i.e. Washingham, lost, in Battersea) and 20 (cassatae) by Hidaburna (the river Wandle), all in Surrey. The land had been granted to him by Cædwalla 1, king of the West Saxons, and confirmed by Æthelred 2, king of the Mercians: S1248    (693)
 Eorcenwald 1.granting privileges and granting and confirming lands to Barking 1 S1246: Eorcenwald 1, bishop of the East Saxons, to his sisters in Christ [Anonymi 1061]; gift of the nunnery of Barking 1, privileges and grant and confirmation of many lands: S1246    (687 x 688)
 Offa 7.S127 confirming privileges of Chertsey, St Peter's: Offa 7, king of the Mercians, to Ceolnoth 1, abbot, and his familia in the church of St Peter (Chertsey); confirmation of privileges and lands granted by Frithuwald 4 and Eorcenwald 1: S127    (787)
 S1246 - Eorcenwald 1 granting land to Barking 1: Eorcenwald 1, bishop of the East Saxons, to the nunnery of Barking 1; grant of privileges and grant and confirmation of many lands: S1246    (687 x 688)
 S1247 - Bisi 1 witnessing Eorcenwald 1 granting privileges to St Peter’s, Chertsey: Eorcenwald 1, bishop, to the monks of Chertsey [St Peter's, Chertsey]; grant and confirmation of privileges and land: S1247    (678)
 S1248 - Eorcenwald 1 granting land to Barking 1: (? Eorcenwald 1), bishop, to (? St Mary's, Barking); grant of 28 hides (manentes) at Battersea, 20 at Watsingaham (i.e. Washingham, lost, in Battersea) and 20 (cassatae) by Hidaburna (the river Wandle), all in Surrey. The land had been granted to him by Cædwalla 1, king of the West Saxons, and confirmed by Æthelred 2, king of the Mercians: S1248    (693)
 S752 - Edgar 11 confirming land and privileges of Chertsey 1: King Edgar 11 to Chertsey 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land, consisting of 5 hides (mansae) at Chertsey and 10 hides (cassati) at Thorpe, 20 at Egham with Englefield, 5 at Chobham with Busseleghe, Frensham and Frimley, 10 (mansiones) at Petersham, 30 at Sutton with swine-pastures at Thunderfield Castle, 20 at Cheam with swine-pastures in the Weald [and the charter which Edgar 11 had bought from Edwin 16 for 50 mancuses], 10 at Waddington, 20 at Coulsdon, 20 at Merstham, 10 at Chipstead with Chaldon, 10 at Banstead with Suthemeresfelda (cf. Canon's Farm in Banstead), 20 at Epsom, 12 at Bookham, 10 at (East) Clandon, 20 at Cobham with Pointers (in Cobham), 5 at Byfleet with Weybridge, all in Surrey; 10 at (White) Waltham, Berks.; and 20 at Molesey, Surrey [which King Eadwig 4 unjustly gave to Winchester, Old Minster 1, and which were retrieved by Edgar 11 and Bishop Æthelwold 1]: S752    (967)
 Wulfhere 1.S1165 confirming grants to Eorcenwald 1 and Chertsey, St Peter's 1: Wulfhere 1, king of the Mercians, confirming: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, to Eorcenwald 1 and to Chertsey, St Peter's 1; grant of 200 (or 300) hides (manentes) at Chertsey and 5 at Thorpe, with 10 hides (manentes) by the port of London. The property comprises land at Chertsey, Thorpe, Egham, Getinges (cf. Eaton Farm, Chobham), Molesey, Woodham in Chertsey and Hunewaldesham (lost) in Weybridge, Surrey.: S1165   
Correspondence (1)
 Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  43
Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (1)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Death/dying (1)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Diocese-visiting (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.dividing a river: One when [Eorcenwald 1] was lame and was visiting his parishes in a litter, he happened to come to the bank of a river in spate. His companions were at a loss, for the sick man could cross neither on horseback nor on foot, and they were afraid the litter might sink in the surging water; but suddenly the tumult died away, and the whole river parted at that point, though as soon as the bishop had crossed with his retinue the water, which had stood apart and curled up into a cliff of waves, was restored to its bed. Bede 1 tells us that many invalids were cured by touching this litter. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.10-11
Election of bishop (1)
 Agatho 2.letter to Eorcenwald 1: Following Eorcenwald 1's request, Agatho 2 granted a privilege confirming the monastery's properties and reserving for the monastery community the right to elect the bishop.: Agatho.Ep.B55    (678 x 681)
Embassy (1)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Grant and Gift (24)
 Agatho 2.letter to Eorcenwald 1: Following Eorcenwald 1's request, Agatho 2 granted a privilege confirming the monastery's properties and reserving for the monastery community the right to elect the bishop.: Agatho.Ep.B55    (678 x 681)
 Cwengyth 1.granting land to Eorcenwald 1 S1246: Cwengyth 1 to Eorcenwald 1, bishop; grant of 10 manentes supra vicum Londoniae: S1246   
 Cædwalla 1.granting land to Eorcenwald 1 S1246: Cædwalla 1, king, to Eorcenwald 1, bishop; grant of 70 hides (manentes) at Battersea beside Hydaburna (the river Wandle), Surrey: S1246    ( x 688)
 Cædwalla 1.granting land to Eorcenwald 1 S1248: Cædwalla 1, king of the West Saxons, to ? Eorcenwald 1, grant of 28 hides (manentes) at Battersea, 20 at Watsingaham (i.e. Washingham, lost, in Battersea) and 20 (cassatae) by Hidaburna (the river Wandle), all in Surrey: S1248   
 Eorcenwald 1.granting land and privileges to Chertsey, St Peter's 1 S1247: Eorcenwald 1, bishop, to the monks of Chertsey, St Peter's 1; grant and confirmation of privileges and land: S1247    (678)
 Eorcenwald 1.granting land to St Mary's, Barking 1 S1248: (Eorcenwald 1), bishop, to (St Mary's, Barking 1); grant of 28 hides (manentes) at Battersea, 20 at Watsingaham (i.e. Washingham, lost, in Battersea) and 20 (cassatae) by Hidaburna (the river Wandle), all in Surrey. The land had been granted to him by Cædwalla 1, king of the West Saxons, and confirmed by Æthelred 2, king of the Mercians: S1248    (693)
 Eorcenwald 1.granting privileges and granting and confirming lands to Barking 1 S1246: Eorcenwald 1, bishop of the East Saxons, to his sisters in Christ [Anonymi 1061]; gift of the nunnery of Barking 1, privileges and grant and confirmation of many lands: S1246    (687 x 688)
 Frithuwald 4-Eorcenwald 1.granting land to Chertsey Minster S1181: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, and Eorcenwald 1, to Chertsey Minster; grant of 20 hides (mansae) at Molesey, 10 at Petersham, 7 at Tooting with Streatham, 7 at Mitcham, 30 at Sutton, 10 at Carshalton (Æuueltone), 20 at Beddington, 7 at Waddington, 20 at Coulsdon, 20 at Merstham, 5 at Chipstead with Chaldon, 10 at Banstead with Suthemeresfelda (Canon's Farm in Banstead), 5 at Tadworth, 20 at Epsom, 30 at Ewell with Cuddington, 20 at Cheam with swine-pasture in the Weald, 20 at Bookham with Effingham, 20 at Cobham with Pointers, 5 at Esher, 5 at Apps Court, 10 and 2 at East and West Clandon, 2 at Albury, 4 at Compton, 5 at Henley Park, Surrey; 30 at Winchfield with Elvetham, Hants.; 8 at Byfleet with Weybridge, Surrey; and 10 at White Waltham, Berks.: S1181    (727)
 Frithuwald 4.delivering himself and Anonymous 321 to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4 gave not only the land, but confirmed and delivered himself and his only son [Anonymous 321] to Abbot Eorcenwald 1: S1165    (672 x 674)
 Frithuwald 4.granting land to Eorcenwald 1 and to Chertsey, St Peter's 1 S1165: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, to Eorcenwald 1 and to Chertsey, St Peter's 1; grant of 200 (or 300) hides (manentes) at Chertsey and 5 at Thorpe, with 10 hides by the port of London. The property comprises land at Chertsey, Thorpe, Egham, Getinges (cf. Eaton Farm, Chobham), Molesey, Woodham in Chertsey and Hunewaldesham (lost) in Weybridge, Surrey.: S1165    (672 x 674)
 S1165 - Frithuwald 4 granting land to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, to Eorcenwald 1 and to St Peter's minster, Chertsey; grant of 200 (or 300) hides (manentes) at Chertsey and 5 at Thorpe, with 10 hides by the port of London: S1165    (672 x 674)
 S1171 - Æthelred 4 granting land to Æthelburg 3: Hodilredus (Æthelred 4) to Hedilburg (Æthelburg 3), abbess, for her minster called Beddanhaam (Barking); grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Ricingahaam, Budinhaam, Dagenham, Angenlabeshaam and Widmundes felt (Wyfields in Great Ilford), all probably in Essex: S1171    (685 x 693)
 S1246 - Eorcenwald 1 granting land to Barking 1: Eorcenwald 1, bishop of the East Saxons, to the nunnery of Barking 1; grant of privileges and grant and confirmation of many lands: S1246    (687 x 688)
 S1247 - Bisi 1 witnessing Eorcenwald 1 granting privileges to St Peter’s, Chertsey: Eorcenwald 1, bishop, to the monks of Chertsey [St Peter's, Chertsey]; grant and confirmation of privileges and land: S1247    (678)
 S1248 - Eorcenwald 1 granting land to Barking 1: (? Eorcenwald 1), bishop, to (? St Mary's, Barking); grant of 28 hides (manentes) at Battersea, 20 at Watsingaham (i.e. Washingham, lost, in Battersea) and 20 (cassatae) by Hidaburna (the river Wandle), all in Surrey. The land had been granted to him by Cædwalla 1, king of the West Saxons, and confirmed by Æthelred 2, king of the Mercians: S1248    (693)
 S230 - Cædwalla 1 granting land to Wilfrid 2: Cædwalla 1, king, to Wilfrid 2, bishop; grant of 70 hides (tributarii) at Pagham, Shripney, Charlton, Bognor, Bersted, North Bersted, Crimsham, North and South Mundham (and, in the shortened version, Slindon), all in Sussex, and to the community at St Andrew's church situated on the east of the harbour called Uedringmutha (Pagham Harbour), grant of 10 hides (tributarii) at Tangmere, Sussex: S230    (685)
 S233 - Cædwalla 1 granting land to Ecgbald 1: Cædwalla 1, king of the (West) Saxons, to Ecgbald 1, abbot, and his familia; grant of 40 hides (manentes) at Hoo (ad Hebureahg insulam), Kent: S233    (687)
 S235 - Cædwalla 1 granting land to Cedde 1 Cissa 1 and Criswa 1: Cædwalla 1, king of the (West) Saxons, to Cedde 1, Cissa 1 and Criswa 1 (? Crispa); grant, for the foundation of a minster, of 60 hides (cassati) at Farnham, Surrey, including 10 at Binton and 2 at Churt, Surrey, and land at Cusanweoh: S235    (688)
 S51 - Osric 2 granting land to Bertana 1: Osric 2, king, to Bertana 1, abbess; grant of 100 hides (manentes) at Bath, Somerset, for the foundation of a nunnery: S51    (676)
 Swidfrith 1.granting land to Eorcenwald 1 S1246: Swidfrith 1, king, to Eorcenwald 1, bishop; grant of 40 cassatae at Barking and Beddanhaam (probably Barking): S1246    ( x 688)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
 Wulfhere 1.granting land to Eorcenwald 1 S1246: Wulfhere 1, king, to Eorcenwald 1, bishop; grant of 1 hide (mansa) iuxta London: S1246    ( x 688)
 Æthelred 2.granting land to Eorcenwald 1 S1246: Æthelred 2, king, to Eorcenwald 1, bishop; gift of 53 hides (manentes) at Isleworth, Middx.: S1246    ( x 688)
 Æthelred 4.granting land to Eorcenwald 1S1246: Æthelred 4 to Eorcenwald 1, bishop; grant of 75 hides (manentes) at Ricingahaam, Bydinhaam, Dagenham, Angenlabeshaam and Widmundes felth (Wyfields in Great Ilford) and 10 hides (manentes) at Childerditch, all in Essex: S1246    ( x 688)
Healing (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.dividing a river: One when [Eorcenwald 1] was lame and was visiting his parishes in a litter, he happened to come to the bank of a river in spate. His companions were at a loss, for the sick man could cross neither on horseback nor on foot, and they were afraid the litter might sink in the surging water; but suddenly the tumult died away, and the whole river parted at that point, though as soon as the bishop had crossed with his retinue the water, which had stood apart and curled up into a cliff of waves, was restored to its bed. Bede 1 tells us that many invalids were cured by touching this litter. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.10-11
Killing/murder (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12
Law-making/legislation (1)
 Ine 1.law making: Ine 1, with the advice and instruction of his father, Cenred 1, and his bishops, Hædde 2 and Eorcenwald 1, along with his ealdormen [Anonymi 722] and the chief councillors [Anonymi 723] of his kingdom, and also a great assembly of the servants of God [Anonymi 724] inquired about the salvation of their souls and about the security of the kingdom, that true law and true statutes might be established and strengthened throughout their people, so that none of the ealdormen [Anonymi 722] or Ine 1's subjects might afterwards pervert these decrees: Ine.Laws  Prologue (688 x 694)
Meeting (1)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Message-sending (1)
 Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  43
Miracle (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.dividing a river: One when [Eorcenwald 1] was lame and was visiting his parishes in a litter, he happened to come to the bank of a river in spate. His companions were at a loss, for the sick man could cross neither on horseback nor on foot, and they were afraid the litter might sink in the surging water; but suddenly the tumult died away, and the whole river parted at that point, though as soon as the bishop had crossed with his retinue the water, which had stood apart and curled up into a cliff of waves, was restored to its bed. Bede 1 tells us that many invalids were cured by touching this litter. : WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.10-11
Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (1)
 Frithuwald 4.delivering himself and Anonymous 321 to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4 gave not only the land, but confirmed and delivered himself and his only son [Anonymous 321] to Abbot Eorcenwald 1: S1165    (672 x 674)
Papal advice/audience/decision/privilege (4)
 Agatho 2.granting privilege to Eorcenwald 1 for Barking: Agatho 2 granted Eorcenwald 1 a privilege for Barking and confirmed his charters: S1246    (677)
 Agatho 2.letter to Eorcenwald 1: Following Eorcenwald 1's request, Agatho 2 granted a privilege confirming the monastery's properties and reserving for the monastery community the right to elect the bishop.: Agatho.Ep.B55    (678 x 681)
 Agatho 2.second letter to Eorcenwald 1: Following Eorcenwald 1's request, Agatho 2 granted him a privilege for the monastery of Chertsey, which was put under the 'tuitio' of the apostolic see.: Agatho.Ep.B56  pp. 89-91 (678 x 681)
 Eorcenwald 1.visiting Rome: Eorcenwald 1 visited Pope Agatho 2 in Rome and gained a privilege for Barking 1 as described: S1246    (677)
Peace agreement (1)
 Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  43
Religious practice (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.foundation of religious houses: Eorcenwald 1 founded two famous monasteries, one for himself and one for his sister Æthelburg 3, and established an excellent form of monastic Rule: Bede.HE  iv.6
Request (1)
 Agatho 2.second letter to Eorcenwald 1: Following Eorcenwald 1's request, Agatho 2 granted him a privilege for the monastery of Chertsey, which was put under the 'tuitio' of the apostolic see.: Agatho.Ep.B56  pp. 89-91 (678 x 681)
Restoration of land/property (2)
 S752 - Edgar 11 confirming land and privileges of Chertsey 1: King Edgar 11 to Chertsey 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land, consisting of 5 hides (mansae) at Chertsey and 10 hides (cassati) at Thorpe, 20 at Egham with Englefield, 5 at Chobham with Busseleghe, Frensham and Frimley, 10 (mansiones) at Petersham, 30 at Sutton with swine-pastures at Thunderfield Castle, 20 at Cheam with swine-pastures in the Weald [and the charter which Edgar 11 had bought from Edwin 16 for 50 mancuses], 10 at Waddington, 20 at Coulsdon, 20 at Merstham, 10 at Chipstead with Chaldon, 10 at Banstead with Suthemeresfelda (cf. Canon's Farm in Banstead), 20 at Epsom, 12 at Bookham, 10 at (East) Clandon, 20 at Cobham with Pointers (in Cobham), 5 at Byfleet with Weybridge, all in Surrey; 10 at (White) Waltham, Berks.; and 20 at Molesey, Surrey [which King Eadwig 4 unjustly gave to Winchester, Old Minster 1, and which were retrieved by Edgar 11 and Bishop Æthelwold 1]: S752    (967)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Restoration to bishopric (1)
 Theodore 1.restoring bishopric to Wilfrid 2: Theodore 1 was nearing his death, and feeling remorse for his sin against Wilfrid 2 he summoned both him and Bishop Eorcenwald 1 to London. He confessed his sins before the two bishops, asking Wilfrid 2 to forgive him and to accept his archbishopric in his place. Wilfrid 2 would not agree to take over the archbishopric without a decision in a higher council. Theodore 1 did everything to ensure that Wilfrid 2 receives his bishopric back, sending envoys to Aldfrith 1 king of the Northumbrians, Ecgfrith 4's successor, to his sister Ælfflæd 2 abbess of Whitby, and to Æthelred 2 king of the Mercians. When Aldfrith 1, who had known Wilfrid 2 well in the past, received the archbishop's letter, he granted him the monastery at Hexham and then, on the decision of his council, the bishopric of York and the monastery of Ripon.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  iii.103.1-104.1
Treaty (1)
 Wilfrid 2.reconciliation with Theodore 1: Theodore 1 and Wilfrid 2 were reconciled in a peace treaty. At Wilfrid 2's urging Theodore 1 sent letters to various people urging reconciliation between them and Wilfrid 2.: Stephen.VitWilfridi  43
Visit (1)
 Eorcenwald 1.visiting Rome: Eorcenwald 1 visited Pope Agatho 2 in Rome and gained a privilege for Barking 1 as described: S1246    (677)
Factoids linked indirectly to Eorcenwald 1 (4)
Authorship (2)
Agatho 2:  Author of a letter to Eorcenwald 1 (Letter): Agatho.Ep.B55   
Agatho 2:  Author of a letter to Eorcenwald 1 (Letter): Agatho.Ep.B56  pp. 89-91
Occupation (2)
Monk of Eorcenwald 1 (2)
 Anonymous 321: S1165   
 Frithuwald 4: S1165