Ælfheah 45 (Male) Bishop of Lichfield, 975?1002x1004
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S1380 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S1380    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S1380 - Sigeric 9 confirming grant of Wulfrun 8 to Wolverhampton: Sigeric 9, archbishop of Canterbury, confirms a grant by Wulfrun 8 for the monastery at Wolverhampton 1 of land at Upper Arley, Worcs.; Eswich (? Ashwood), Bilston, Willenhall, Wednesfield, Pelsall, Ogley, Hilton near Wall, Hatherton, Kinvaston, Hilton near Wolverhampton, and Featherstone, all in Staffs.: S1380    (994)
Confirmation of land/privileges (1)
 S1380 - Sigeric 9 confirming grant of Wulfrun 8 to Wolverhampton: Sigeric 9, archbishop of Canterbury, confirms a grant by Wulfrun 8 for the monastery at Wolverhampton 1 of land at Upper Arley, Worcs.; Eswich (? Ashwood), Bilston, Willenhall, Wednesfield, Pelsall, Ogley, Hilton near Wall, Hatherton, Kinvaston, Hilton near Wolverhampton, and Featherstone, all in Staffs.: S1380    (994)
S834 (3)
Recorded Name (1)
Ælfheah (1)
 S834   
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S834   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S834 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfhere 10: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfhere 10, comes; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Olney, Bucks.: S834    (979)
S836 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S836   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S836 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster; grant of 1.5 hides (mansae) at Calshot, Hants., for a fishery, in return for a gold bracelet: S836    (980)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S836 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster; grant of 1.5 hides (mansae) at Calshot, Hants., for a fishery, in return for a gold bracelet: S836    (980)
Property-exchanging (1)
 S836 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, Old Minster; grant of 1.5 hides (mansae) at Calshot, Hants., for a fishery, in return for a gold bracelet: S836    (980)
S837 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S837   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S837 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to the monks of Winchester, Old Minster; grant of the reversion of 7 hides (cassati) at Havant, Hants., which had been granted by King Æthelstan 18 to Wihtgar 7, his miles, for four lives (cf. S 430).: S837    (980)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S837 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 32 to the monks of Winchester, Old Minster; grant of the reversion of 7 hides (cassati) at Havant, Hants., which had been granted by King Æthelstan 18 to Wihtgar 7, his miles, for four lives (cf. S 430).: S837    (980)
S838 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S838   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S838 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Tavistock, St Mary’s: King Æthelred 32 to Tavistock, St Mary's 1 Abbey, Devon; grant of privileges, including free election of a new abbot: S838    (981)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S838 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Tavistock, St Mary’s: King Æthelred 32 to Tavistock, St Mary's 1 Abbey, Devon; grant of privileges, including free election of a new abbot: S838    (981)
S840 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S840   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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)
S841 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S841   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S841 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelweard 30 and Malmesbury 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbot Æthelweard 30 and Malmesbury 1 Abbey; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Rodbourne, Wilts.: S841    (982)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S841 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelweard 30 and Malmesbury 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbot Æthelweard 30 and Malmesbury 1 Abbey; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Rodbourne, Wilts.: S841    (982)
S843 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S843   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S843 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Abingdon, St Mary's: King Æthelred 32 to Abingdon, St Mary's; grant of 2 hides (manentes) at Arncott, Oxon.: S843    (983)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S843 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Abingdon, St Mary's: King Æthelred 32 to Abingdon, St Mary's; grant of 2 hides (manentes) at Arncott, Oxon.: S843    (983)
S850 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S850   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S850 - Æthelred 32 confirming land of Shaftesbury 1: King Æthelred 32 to Shaftesbury 1 Abbey; confirmation of 20 hides (mansae) at Tisbury, Wilts., and woodland at Sfgcnyllebar (? Sedgehill bær): S850    (984)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S850 - Æthelred 32 confirming land of Shaftesbury 1: King Æthelred 32 to Shaftesbury 1 Abbey; confirmation of 20 hides (mansae) at Tisbury, Wilts., and woodland at Sfgcnyllebar (? Sedgehill bær): S850    (984)
S852 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S852   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S852 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfheah 43: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfheah 43, his minister; grant of 2 hides (cassati) at Osanlea: S852    (984)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S852 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfheah 43: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfheah 43, his minister; grant of 2 hides (cassati) at Osanlea: S852    (984)
S853 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S853   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S853 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfwine 32: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfwine 32, his scriptor; grant of 6 hides (cassati) in the common land, comprising 3 at Brighthampton, 2 at Aston Bampton, and 1 at Lew, Oxon.: S853    (984)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S853 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfwine 32: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfwine 32, his scriptor; grant of 6 hides (cassati) in the common land, comprising 3 at Brighthampton, 2 at Aston Bampton, and 1 at Lew, Oxon.: S853    (984)
S862 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S862   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S862 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wenoth 1: King Æthelred 32 to Wenoth 1, his minister; grant of 5 hides (mansiunculae) at Littleton on Severn, Gloucs.: S862    (986)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S862 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wenoth 1: King Æthelred 32 to Wenoth 1, his minister; grant of 5 hides (mansiunculae) at Littleton on Severn, Gloucs.: S862    (986)
S876 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S876    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
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)
Charter-witnessing (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)
Confirmation of land/privileges (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)
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 (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)
Death/dying (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)
Judicial decision/review (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)
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)
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)
Restoration of land/property (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)
S877 (4)
Office (2)
Bishop (2)
 S877   
 S877   
Event (2)
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)
Charter-witnessing (2)
 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)
Crime (2)
 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)
Forfeiture (2)
 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)
Grant and Gift (2)
 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)
Judicial decision/review (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)
Property-exchanging (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S878    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S879    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S881   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S883    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Forfeiture (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S885    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Restoration of land/property (1)
 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)
S887 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S887    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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 (2)
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 S888   
Event (1)
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 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S889   
Event (1)
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)
Charter-witnessing (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)
Restoration of land/property (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)
S891 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S891    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Confirmation of land/privileges (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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)
Restoration of land/property (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S892    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Forfeiture (1)
 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 (1)
 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)
Killing/murder (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S893   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Restoration of land/property (1)
 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)
S896 (2)
Office (1)
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 S896   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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)
S899 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S899    (bishop of the church of Lichfield)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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)
S901 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S901   
Event (1)
Adultery (1)
 S901 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfric 46: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfric 46, archbishop; grant of 24 hides (mansae) at Dumbleton, Gloucs., including land comprising 17 hides to the west of the river Isbourne (i.e. at Dumbleton), 2 hides in the common land at Aston Somerville, Gloucs., and 5 hides of woodland at Fleferth (? Kington near Flyford Flavell, Worcs.), in return for 50 talents. The land had been forfeited by a woman [Anonymous 927] for adultery.: S901    (1002)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S901 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfric 46: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfric 46, archbishop; grant of 24 hides (mansae) at Dumbleton, Gloucs., including land comprising 17 hides to the west of the river Isbourne (i.e. at Dumbleton), 2 hides in the common land at Aston Somerville, Gloucs., and 5 hides of woodland at Fleferth (? Kington near Flyford Flavell, Worcs.), in return for 50 talents. The land had been forfeited by a woman [Anonymous 927] for adultery.: S901    (1002)
Forfeiture (1)
 S901 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfric 46: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfric 46, archbishop; grant of 24 hides (mansae) at Dumbleton, Gloucs., including land comprising 17 hides to the west of the river Isbourne (i.e. at Dumbleton), 2 hides in the common land at Aston Somerville, Gloucs., and 5 hides of woodland at Fleferth (? Kington near Flyford Flavell, Worcs.), in return for 50 talents. The land had been forfeited by a woman [Anonymous 927] for adultery.: S901    (1002)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S901 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfric 46: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfric 46, archbishop; grant of 24 hides (mansae) at Dumbleton, Gloucs., including land comprising 17 hides to the west of the river Isbourne (i.e. at Dumbleton), 2 hides in the common land at Aston Somerville, Gloucs., and 5 hides of woodland at Fleferth (? Kington near Flyford Flavell, Worcs.), in return for 50 talents. The land had been forfeited by a woman [Anonymous 927] for adultery.: S901    (1002)
Property-giving/selling (1)
 S901 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfric 46: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfric 46, archbishop; grant of 24 hides (mansae) at Dumbleton, Gloucs., including land comprising 17 hides to the west of the river Isbourne (i.e. at Dumbleton), 2 hides in the common land at Aston Somerville, Gloucs., and 5 hides of woodland at Fleferth (? Kington near Flyford Flavell, Worcs.), in return for 50 talents. The land had been forfeited by a woman [Anonymous 927] for adultery.: S901    (1002)
S902 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S902   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S902 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Godwine 34: King Æthelred 32 to Godwine 34, his faithful minister; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Little Haseley, Oxon., in return for 30 mancuses of gold: S902    (1002)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S902 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Godwine 34: King Æthelred 32 to Godwine 34, his faithful minister; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Little Haseley, Oxon., in return for 30 mancuses of gold: S902    (1002)
Property-giving/selling (1)
 S902 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Godwine 34: King Æthelred 32 to Godwine 34, his faithful minister; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Little Haseley, Oxon., in return for 30 mancuses of gold: S902    (1002)
S903 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S903   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S903 - Æthelred 32 exchanging with Westminster 1: King Æthelred 32 to Westminster 1 Abbey; grant of 2 hides (mansae) at Berewican, near Tyburn, Middx, in return for 100 mancuses of gold: S903    (1002)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S903 - Æthelred 32 exchanging with Westminster 1: King Æthelred 32 to Westminster 1 Abbey; grant of 2 hides (mansae) at Berewican, near Tyburn, Middx, in return for 100 mancuses of gold: S903    (1002)
Property-giving/selling (1)
 S903 - Æthelred 32 exchanging with Westminster 1: King Æthelred 32 to Westminster 1 Abbey; grant of 2 hides (mansae) at Berewican, near Tyburn, Middx, in return for 100 mancuses of gold: S903    (1002)
S904 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S904   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Confirmation of land/privileges (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S942   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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 (2)
Office (1)
Bishop (1)
 S944   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 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)
Grant and Gift (1)
 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)