Eorcenwald 1 (Male) Bishop of the East Saxons, ?675-693
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Agatho.Ep.B55: Letter to Bishop Eorcenwald (5)

Recorded Name (1)

Erkenwaldus (1)

 Agatho.Ep.B55   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 Agatho.Ep.B55   

Personal Relationship (1)

Eorcenwald 1 Beloved (General relationship) of ~ (1)

 of Agatho 2: Agatho.Ep.B55   

Event (1)

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)

Grant and Gift (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)

Papal advice/audience/decision/privilege (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)

Factoids linked indirectly to Eorcenwald 1 (1)

Authorship (1)

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

Agatho.Ep.B56: Letter to Eorcenwald (5)

Recorded Name (1)

Erkenuualdus (1)

 Agatho.Ep.B56  p. 89

Office (2)

Abbot (1)

 Agatho.Ep.B56  p. 89

Bishop (1)

 Agatho.Ep.B56   

Event (1)

Papal advice/audience/decision/privilege (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)

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)

Factoids linked indirectly to Eorcenwald 1 (1)

Authorship (1)

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

Anon.EpisList1: Episcopal List (1)

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 Anon.EpisList1    (bishop of the East Saxons)

Anon.EpisList2: Episcopal List (1)

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 Anon.EpisList2    (bishop of the East Saxons)

Anon.EpisList3: Episcopal List (1)

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 Anon.EpisList3    (bishop of the East Saxons)

Anon.EpisList4: Episcopal List (1)

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 Anon.EpisList4    (bishop of London)

Anon.EpisList5: Episcopal List (1)

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 Anon.EpisList5    (bishop of the East Saxons)

Bede.HE: Ecclesiastical History of the ... (10)

Recorded Name (2)

... Earconualdum (1)

 Bede.HE  iv.6

... Erconualdo (1)

 Bede.HE  iv.11

Personal Information (2)

saintly status (2)

 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)

Office (2)

Bishop (2)

 Bede.HE  iv.6
 Bede.HE  iv.11

Personal Relationship (2)

Eorcenwald 1 Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Æthelburg 3: Bede.HE  iv.6

~ Sister (Consanguineal kinship) of Eorcenwald 1 (1)

 Æthelburg 3: of Eorcenwald 1: Bede.HE  iv.6

Event (2)

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

 Theodore 1.episcopal appointment of Eorcenwald 1: Theodore 1 appointed Eorcenwald 1 bishop in London, for the East Saxons.: Bede.HE  iv.6 (675)

Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (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

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

Ine.Laws: The Laws of Ine (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Eorcenwold (1)

 Ine.Laws   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 Ine.Laws  Prologue

Event (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)

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)

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)

NewMinster.LiberVitae: The Liber Vitae of the New Min... (2)

Recorded Name (1)

Ercenwald (1)

 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 15r.6.iii

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 15r.6.iii (Bishop of the East Saxons)

RestingPlaces: Secgan be þam Godes sanctum þe... (4)

Recorded Name (1)

Erconwald (1)

 RestingPlaces  II.23a

Personal Information (1)

saintly status (1)

 RestingPlaces  II.23a (saint)

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 RestingPlaces  II.23a

Event (1)

Burial (1)

 Eorcenwald 1.burial: St Eorcenwald 1, bishop, rests in London.: RestingPlaces  II.23a

S1035 (2)

Office (2)

Abbot (1)

 S1035   

Bishop (1)

 S1035   

S1165 (9)

Recorded Name (1)

Erkenuuald (1)

 S1165   

Office (1)

Abbot (1)

 S1165    (abbot of Chertsey)

Event (5)

Charter confirmation (1)

 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 (1)

 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)

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)

Confirmation of land/privileges (1)

 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   

Grant and Gift (3)

 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)

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)

Factoids linked indirectly to Eorcenwald 1 (2)

Occupation (2)

Monk of Eorcenwald 1 (2)

 Anonymous 321: S1165   
 Frithuwald 4: S1165   

S1171 (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Ercnuuald (1)

 S1171   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 S1171   

Event (1)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

Grant and Gift (1)

 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 (5)

Recorded Name (1)

Erkenuuald (1)

 S1181   

Personal Relationship (1)

Eorcenwald 1 Father (Honorific kinship) of ~ (1)

 of Frithuwald 4: S1181   

Event (3)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

Grant and Gift (1)

 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)

S1246 (15)

Recorded Name (1)

Ercnuualdus (1)

 S1246   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 S1246    (bishop of the East Saxons)

Event (13)

Charter confirmation (1)

 Agatho 2.granting privilege to Eorcenwald 1 for Barking: Agatho 2 granted Eorcenwald 1 a privilege for Barking and confirmed his charters: S1246    (677)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (2)

 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, Surrey: Eorcenwald 1 built the monastery of Chertsey, Surrey: S1246    ( x 678)

Confirmation of land/privileges (3)

 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 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)
 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)

Grant and Gift (8)

 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)
 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)
 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)
 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)
 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)

Papal advice/audience/decision/privilege (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)
 Eorcenwald 1.visiting Rome: Eorcenwald 1 visited Pope Agatho 2 in Rome and gained a privilege for Barking 1 as described: S1246    (677)

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)

S1247 (4)

Recorded Name (1)

Erkenwaldus (1)

 S1247   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 S1247   

Event (2)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

Confirmation of land/privileges (2)

 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)
 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)

Grant and Gift (2)

 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)
 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 (6)

Recorded Name (1)

E... (1)

 S1248   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 S1248   

Event (4)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

Confirmation of land/privileges (2)

 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)
 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)

Grant and Gift (3)

 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 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)
 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)

S127 (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Erkenuualdus (1)

 S127   

Office (1)

Abbot (1)

 S127   

Event (1)

Confirmation of land/privileges (1)

 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)

S230 (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Ercenuuald (1)

 S230   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 S230   

Event (1)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

Grant and Gift (1)

 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 (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Erconuuald (1)

 S233   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 S233   

Event (1)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

Grant and Gift (1)

 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 (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Herconwald (1)

 S235   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 S235   

Event (1)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

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

 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)

Grant and Gift (1)

 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)

S452 (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Erkenwaldus (1)

 S452   

Personal Information (1)

saintly status (1)

 S452    ()

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 S452   

S453 (2)

Recorded Name (1)

Erkenwaldus (1)

 S453   

Personal Information (1)

saintly status (1)

 S453    ()

S51 (3)

Recorded Name (1)

Frignuald (1)

 S51   

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 S51   

Event (1)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

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

 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)

Grant and Gift (1)

 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)

S69 (2)

Recorded Name (1)

Erkenuuald (1)

 S69   

Personal Information (1)

other (1)

 S69    (blessed)

S752 (3)

Personal Information (1)

religion (1)

 S752    ()

Office (1)

Abbot (1)

 S752   

Event (1)

Charter-witnessing (1)

 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)

Confirmation of land/privileges (1)

 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)

Restoration of land/property (1)

 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)

Stephen.VitWilfridi: Stephen.VitWilfridi (5)

Recorded Name (1)

Erconwaldus (1)

 Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86)

Personal Information (1)

saintly status (1)

 Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86) (holy)

Office (2)

Bishop (2)

 Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86)
 Stephen.VitWilfridi  43 (p. 86)

Event (1)

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

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

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

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

WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (7)

Personal Information (1)

saintly status (1)

 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.14 (Eorcenwald 1 is regarded especially sacred in London.)

Office (1)

Bishop (1)

 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.10

Personal Relationship (1)

~ Sister (Consanguineal kinship) of Eorcenwald 1 (1)

 Æthelburg 3: of Eorcenwald 1: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11

Event (4)

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

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 (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

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

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

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 (2)

 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 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

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

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

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 (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

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

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

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

Restoration of land/property (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

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