Cynewulf 4 (Male) King of the West Saxons, 757-786
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Annals.ContBedae: Continuation of Bede's Ecclesi... (2)
Recorded Name (1)
Cyniuulfus (1)
 Annals.ContBedae  574.757
Office (1)
King (1)
 Annals.ContBedae  574.757 (King of the West Saxons)
ASC: Anglo-Saxon Chronicle: Base te... (30)
Recorded Name (5)
Cynewulf (5)
 ASC  755 ACDEF(OE and Lat.)G, <755> B
 ASC  <755> B
 ASC  777 ACDEG, <777> B
 ASC  784 ADEG, <783/4> B, 783 C
 ASC  Pref. AG
Office (5)
King (5)
 ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B
 ASC  Pref. AG
 ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B
 ASC  784 ADE, <783/4> B, 783 C
 ASC  Pref. AG
Personal Relationship (8)
Cynewulf 4 Descendant (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)
 of Cerdic 1: ASC  Pref. AG
~ Kinsman (Generic kinship) of Cynewulf 4 (1)
 Sigeberht 4: of Cynewulf 4: ASC  755 DE
Cynewulf 4 Lord (General relationship) of ~ (1)
 of Anonymi 821: ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B
~ Mistress (General relationship) of Cynewulf 4 (1)
 Anonymous 304: of Cynewulf 4: ASC  A 784
Cynewulf 4 Paternal kin (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)
 of Cerdic 1: ASC  755 AG
Cynewulf 4 Successor (General relationship) of ~ (1)
 of Sigeberht 4: ASC  Pref. AG
~ Successor (General relationship) of Cynewulf 4 (2)
 Beorhtric 1: of Cynewulf 4: ASC  784 ADEG, <783/4> B, 783 C
 Beorhtric 1: of Cynewulf 4: ASC  Pref. AG
Event (8)
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of king (1)
 Cynewulf 4.accession to kingdom: The Cynewulf 4 acceded to the kingdom.: ASC  Pref. AG (757)
Assembly (1)
 Cynewulf 4-Anonymi 817.depriving of Sigeberht 4 of kingdom: Here Cynewulf 4 and the West Saxon witan (Anonymi 817) deprived Sigeberht 4 of his kingdom except for Hampshire.: ASC  755 ACDEF(OE and Lat.)G, <755> B (757)
Battle (3)
 Cynewulf 4-Offa 7.fighting at Bensington: Here Cynewulf 4 and Offa 7 fought around Bensington and Offa 7 took the place.: ASC  777 ACDE, 775 G, <777> B (779)
 Cynewulf 4.frequent fighting against the Bretwalas (Anonymi 818): Cynewulf 4 often fought in great battles against the Bretwalas (Anonymi 818): ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B
 Cynewulf 4.killing by Cyneheard 3: After Cyneheard 3 surrounded Cynewulf 4 on Merantune, Cynewulf 4 was killed.: ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B (786)
Burial (1)
 Cynewulf 4.burial: The body of Cynewulf 4 lay at Winchester.: ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B (786)
Conquest (1)
 Cynewulf 4-Offa 7.fighting at Bensington: Here Cynewulf 4 and Offa 7 fought around Bensington and Offa 7 took the place.: ASC  777 ACDE, 775 G, <777> B (779)
Deposition of king (1)
 Cynewulf 4-Anonymi 817.depriving of Sigeberht 4 of kingdom: Here Cynewulf 4 and the West Saxon witan (Anonymi 817) deprived Sigeberht 4 of his kingdom except for Hampshire.: ASC  755 ACDEF(OE and Lat.)G, <755> B (757)
Exile (1)
 Cynewulf 4.driving of Sigeberht 4 into Weald: Cynewulf 4 drove Sigeberht 4 into the Weald.: ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B (757)
Killing/murder (2)
 Cyneheard 3.killing of Cynewulf 4.: Here Cyneheard 3 slew Cynewulf 4.: ASC  784 ADEG, <783/4> B, 783 C (786)
 Cynewulf 4.killing by Cyneheard 3: After Cyneheard 3 surrounded Cynewulf 4 on Merantune, Cynewulf 4 was killed.: ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B (786)
Kingdom - accession to (1)
 Cynewulf 4.accession to kingdom: The Cynewulf 4 acceded to the kingdom.: ASC  Pref. AG (757)
Factoids linked indirectly to Cynewulf 4 (4)
Office (4)
Ealdorman of Cynewulf 4 (1)
 Osric 6: ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B
Thegn of Cynewulf 4 (3)
 Anonymi 819: ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B
 Anonymi 821: ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B
 Wigfrith 7: ASC  755 ACDEG, <755> B
Cynewulf.Ep.T139: Letter to Lull (5)
Recorded Name (1)
Cyneuulf (1)
 Cynewulf.Ep.T139   
Authorship (1)
 Author of a letter to Lull (Letter): Cynewulf.Ep.T139   
Office (1)
King (1)
 Cynewulf.Ep.T139    (King of the Western Saxons)
Event (1)
Correspondence (1)
 Cynewulf 4.letter to Lull 1: Cynewulf 4 and his bishops (Anonymi 2145) wrote to Lull 1, wishing to renew the relationship established with Boniface 5. They would remember each other in their prayers.: Cynewulf.Ep.T139    ([757] x [786])
Factoids linked indirectly to Cynewulf 4 (1)
Office (1)
Bishop of Cynewulf 4 (1)
 Anonymi 2145: Cynewulf.Ep.T139   
George.Ep: Record of synod of 786 (3)
Recorded Name (1)
Chuniulfus (1)
 George.Ep  p. 20 line 26
Office (1)
King (1)
 George.Ep  p. 20 line 26 (King of the West Saxons)
Event (1)
Assembly (1)
 Offa 7-Cynewulf 4.council: Offa 7 and Cynewulf 4 met together in council and promised to rectify vices.: George.Ep  p. 20 (786)
Decision-making (1)
 Offa 7-Cynewulf 4.council: Offa 7 and Cynewulf 4 met together in council and promised to rectify vices.: George.Ep  p. 20 (786)
NewMinster.LiberVitae: The Liber Vitae of the New Min... (2)
Recorded Name (1)
Cynewulf (1)
 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 14r.3.vi
Office (1)
King (1)
 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 14r.3.vi (King of the West Saxons)
NorthernAnnals.FirstSet: Historia Regum (3)
Office (1)
King (1)
 NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  53
Personal Relationship (1)
Cynewulf 4 Lord (General relationship) of ~ (1)
 of Osric 6: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  53
Event (1)
Conspiracy/intent to murder (1)
 Cynewulf 4.killing by Cyneheard 3: In 786 Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, was killed with a miserable death by a treacherous tyrant Cyneheard 3, and the cruel slayer was himself killed without pity by Ealdorman Osric 6 in vengeance for his lord, and Beorhtric 1 received the kingdom of the West Saxons.: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  53 (786)
Killing/murder (1)
 Cynewulf 4.killing by Cyneheard 3: In 786 Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, was killed with a miserable death by a treacherous tyrant Cyneheard 3, and the cruel slayer was himself killed without pity by Ealdorman Osric 6 in vengeance for his lord, and Beorhtric 1 received the kingdom of the West Saxons.: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  53 (786)
Kingdom - accession to (1)
 Cynewulf 4.killing by Cyneheard 3: In 786 Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, was killed with a miserable death by a treacherous tyrant Cyneheard 3, and the cruel slayer was himself killed without pity by Ealdorman Osric 6 in vengeance for his lord, and Beorhtric 1 received the kingdom of the West Saxons.: NorthernAnnals.FirstSet  53 (786)
S108 (3)
Recorded Name (1)
Cyneuulf (1)
 S108   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S108    (king of the West Saxons)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S108 - Offa 7 granting land to Oswald 5: Offa 7, rex Anglorum, to Oswald 5, bishop; grant, for the foundation of a minster, of 8 hides (cassati) at Bexhill, Sussex, with reversion to the bishopric of Selsey 1: S108    (772)
Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (1)
 S108 - Offa 7 granting land to Oswald 5: Offa 7, rex Anglorum, to Oswald 5, bishop; grant, for the foundation of a minster, of 8 hides (cassati) at Bexhill, Sussex, with reversion to the bishopric of Selsey 1: S108    (772)
Grant and Gift (1)
 S108 - Offa 7 granting land to Oswald 5: Offa 7, rex Anglorum, to Oswald 5, bishop; grant, for the foundation of a minster, of 8 hides (cassati) at Bexhill, Sussex, with reversion to the bishopric of Selsey 1: S108    (772)
Lease (1)
 S108 - Offa 7 granting land to Oswald 5: Offa 7, rex Anglorum, to Oswald 5, bishop; grant, for the foundation of a minster, of 8 hides (cassati) at Bexhill, Sussex, with reversion to the bishopric of Selsey 1: S108    (772)
S1256 (5)
Recorded Name (1)
Kinewlf (1)
 S1256   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S1256   
Event (3)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S1256 - Cyneheard 2 & Cynewulf 4 confirming land of Ecgwald 6 & Tisbury Minster: Cyneheard 2, bishop (of Winchester), and Cynewulf 4, king, to Ecgwald 6, abbot, and his familia at Tisbury Minster, Wilts.; confirmation of 30 hides by Fontmell Brook, Dorset, acquired by a predecessor of Ecgwald 6 from another monastery: S1256    (759)
Confirmation of land/privileges (2)
 Cyneheard 2-Cynewulf 4.S1256 confirming land to Ecgwald 6 and Tisbury 1: Cyneheard 2, bishop (of Winchester), and Cynewulf 4, king, to Ecgwald 6, abbot, and his familia at Tisbury 1 Minster, Wilts.; confirmation of 30 hides by Fontmell Brook, Dorset, acquired by a predecessor of Ecgwald 6 from another monastery: S1256    (759)
 S1256 - Cyneheard 2 & Cynewulf 4 confirming land of Ecgwald 6 & Tisbury Minster: Cyneheard 2, bishop (of Winchester), and Cynewulf 4, king, to Ecgwald 6, abbot, and his familia at Tisbury Minster, Wilts.; confirmation of 30 hides by Fontmell Brook, Dorset, acquired by a predecessor of Ecgwald 6 from another monastery: S1256    (759)
Property-transacting (1)
 S1256 - Cyneheard 2 & Cynewulf 4 confirming land of Ecgwald 6 & Tisbury Minster: Cyneheard 2, bishop (of Winchester), and Cynewulf 4, king, to Ecgwald 6, abbot, and his familia at Tisbury Minster, Wilts.; confirmation of 30 hides by Fontmell Brook, Dorset, acquired by a predecessor of Ecgwald 6 from another monastery: S1256    (759)
S1257 (4)
Recorded Name (1)
Cynewulf (1)
 S1257   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S1257    (king of the West Saxons)
Event (2)
Grant and Gift (2)
 Cynewulf 4.selling land to Hathored 3 & Worcester 1 S1257: Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, to Hathored 3 and Worcester 1; grant of 30 hides by the River Avon in exchange for a 'proper price'.: S1257    (757 x 781)
 Hathored 3-Worcester 1.purchasing land from Cynewulf 4 S1257: Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, to Hathored 3 and Worcester 1; grant of land in exchange for a 'proper price': S1257    (757 x 781)
Property-exchanging (2)
 Cynewulf 4.selling land to Hathored 3 & Worcester 1 S1257: Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, to Hathored 3 and Worcester 1; grant of 30 hides by the River Avon in exchange for a 'proper price'.: S1257    (757 x 781)
 Hathored 3-Worcester 1.purchasing land from Cynewulf 4 S1257: Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, to Hathored 3 and Worcester 1; grant of land in exchange for a 'proper price': S1257    (757 x 781)
Property-giving/selling (2)
 Cynewulf 4.selling land to Hathored 3 & Worcester 1 S1257: Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, to Hathored 3 and Worcester 1; grant of 30 hides by the River Avon in exchange for a 'proper price'.: S1257    (757 x 781)
 Hathored 3-Worcester 1.purchasing land from Cynewulf 4 S1257: Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, to Hathored 3 and Worcester 1; grant of land in exchange for a 'proper price': S1257    (757 x 781)
S1258 (5)
Recorded Name (1)
Cenulfus (1)
 S1258   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S1258    (king of the West Saxons)
Event (3)
Agreement (1)
 Ęthelheard 13-Cynethryth 2.agreement over Cookham: Ęthelheard 13, archbishop of Canterbury, to Cynethryth 2, abbess; grant of the minsters at Cookham, Berks., and at Pectanege, in exchange for 60 hides (cassati) at Fleet, 30 at Teynham and 20 at the source of the Cray, Kent.: S1258    (798)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Ęthelheard 13-Cynethryth 2.agreement over Cookham: Ęthelheard 13, archbishop of Canterbury, to Cynethryth 2, abbess; grant of the minsters at Cookham, Berks., and at Pectanege, in exchange for 60 hides (cassati) at Fleet, 30 at Teynham and 20 at the source of the Cray, Kent.: S1258    (798)
Property-exchanging (1)
 Ęthelheard 13-Cynethryth 2.agreement over Cookham: Ęthelheard 13, archbishop of Canterbury, to Cynethryth 2, abbess; grant of the minsters at Cookham, Berks., and at Pectanege, in exchange for 60 hides (cassati) at Fleet, 30 at Teynham and 20 at the source of the Cray, Kent.: S1258    (798)
Seizure of charter (1)
 Dęgheah 1-Osberht 1.S1258 stealing charters from Canterbury, Christ Church 1: Dęgheah 1 and Osberht 1 from Canterbury, Christ Church 1; theft of charters granting ownership of the monastery of Cookham, Berks.. The charters were handed over to Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons.: S1258    (760 x 786)
Seizure of land (1)
 Offa 7.seizing land from Cynewulf 4 S1258: Offa 7, king of the Mercians, from Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons; seizure of the monastery of Cookham, Berks. and many other towns: S1258    (760 x 797)
Theft/attempted theft (1)
 Dęgheah 1-Osberht 1.S1258 stealing charters from Canterbury, Christ Church 1: Dęgheah 1 and Osberht 1 from Canterbury, Christ Church 1; theft of charters granting ownership of the monastery of Cookham, Berks.. The charters were handed over to Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons.: S1258    (760 x 786)
S1681 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4 OR Cenwulf 3.granting land to Ęthelheard 22: Cynewulf 4 OR Cenwulf 3, king, to Ęthelheard 22, his minister; grant of 3 hides at Cedern or Elenbearo (Elborough in Hutton, Somerset). : S1681    (760 x 821)
S1682 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4.granting land to Bica 1: Cynewulf 4 (king of Wessex), to Bica 1; grant of land at Mildenhall, Wilts.. : S1682    (757 x 786)
S1683 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4 OR Cenwulf 3.granting land to Cuthbert 17: Cynewulf 4 (king of Wessex) OR Cenwulf 3 (king of the Mercians), to Cuthbert 17; grant of land at Cumbe (?Culm Davy, Devon). : S1683    (756 x 821)
S1684 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4.granting land to Guba 1: Cynewulf 4, king of Wessex, to Guba 1, abbot of Glastonbury; grant of 5 hides at Wootton, Somerset.: S1684    (760)
S1685 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4.granting land to Wealdhun 1: Cynewulf 4, king of Wessex, to Wealdhun 1, abbot of Glastonbury; grant of 5 hides at Cumtun. : S1685    (762)
S1686 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4 OR Cenwulf 3.granting land to ?: Cynewulf 4 (king of the West Saxons) OR Cenwulf 3 (king of the Mercians) to —; grant of land at Aldamtone and elsewhere. : S1686    (757 x 821)
S1687 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4 OR Cenwulf 3.granting land to Cuthbert 17: Cynewulf 4 (king of Wessex) OR Cenwulf 3 (king of the Mercians), to Cuthbert 17; grant of land at Culum (?Culmstock, Devon). : S1687    (756 x 821)
S1688 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4 OR Cenwulf 3.granting land to ?: Cynewulf 4 (king of Wessex) or Cenwulf 3 (king of the Mercians) to —; grant of land at Cynemersforda. : S1688    (757 x 821)
S1689 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4 OR Cenwulf 3.?granting land : Cynewulf 4 (king of Wessex) OR Cenwulf 3 (king of the Mercians), to —; concerning land at Horuton. : S1689    (757 x 821)
S1690 (1)
Event (1)
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4 OR Cenwulf 3.granting land to ?: Cynewulf 4 (king of Wessex) OR Cenwulf 3 (king of the Mercians), to —; grant of land at Mertone.: S1690    (757 x 821)
S260 (5)
Recorded Name (2)
Kinewlf (1)
 S260   
Kynewlf (1)
 S260   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S260   
Event (2)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S260 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to Malmesbury 1: Cynewulf 4, king, to Malmesbury 1 Abbey; grant of 30 hides (manentes) at Moredon and Rodbourne, Wilts.: S260    (758)
Grant and Gift (2)
 Cynewulf 4.S260 granting land to Malmesbury 1: Cynewulf 4, king, to Malmesbury 1 Abbey; grant of 30 hides (manentes) at Moredon and Rodbourne, Wilts.: S260    (758)
 S260 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to Malmesbury 1: Cynewulf 4, king, to Malmesbury 1 Abbey; grant of 30 hides (manentes) at Moredon and Rodbourne, Wilts.: S260    (758)
S261 (5)
Recorded Name (1)
Kynewlf (1)
 S261   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S261    (king of the West Saxons)
Event (3)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S261 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to Eadwald 5: Cynewulf 4, king, to Eadwald 5, abbot, and Muchelney 1 Abbey; grant of 8 hides (cassati) between the rivers Earn (now the Fivehead) and Isle, probably at Isle Abbotts, Somerset: S261    (762)
Grant and Gift (2)
 Cynewulf 4.S261 granting land to Eadwald 5 & Muchelney 1: Cynewulf 4, king, to Eadwald 5, abbot, and Muchelney 1 Abbey; grant of 8 hides (cassati) between the rivers Earn (now the Fivehead) and Isle, probably at Isle Abbotts, Somerset: S261    (762)
 S261 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to Eadwald 5: Cynewulf 4, king, to Eadwald 5, abbot, and Muchelney 1 Abbey; grant of 8 hides (cassati) between the rivers Earn (now the Fivehead) and Isle, probably at Isle Abbotts, Somerset: S261    (762)
S262 (5)
Recorded Name (1)
Cynewlphus (1)
 S262   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S262    (king of the West Saxons)
Event (3)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S262 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to St Andrew’s, Wells: Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, to the minster of Wells, St Andrew's 1; grant of 2 (or 11) hides (manentes) on the river Wellow, Somerset: S262    (774)
Grant and Gift (2)
 Cynewulf 4.S262 granting land to Wells, St Andrew's 1: Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, to the minster of Wells, St Andrew's 1; grant of 2 (or 11) hides (manentes) on the river Wellow, Somerset: S262    (774)
 S262 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to St Andrew’s, Wells: Cynewulf 4, king of the West Saxons, to the minster of Wells, St Andrew's 1; grant of 2 (or 11) hides (manentes) on the river Wellow, Somerset: S262    (774)
S263 (5)
Recorded Name (1)
Cynewulfus (1)
 S263   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S263   
Event (3)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S263 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to the church at Sherborne 1: Cynewulf 4, king, to the church of Sherborne 1; grant of one hide (mansio) at Lyme, Dorset, to be used for saltmaking: S263    (774)
Grant and Gift (2)
 Cynewulf 4.S263 granting land to Sherborne 1: Cynewulf 4, king, to the church of Sherborne 1; grant of one hide (mansio) at Lyme, Dorset, to be used for saltmaking: S263    (774)
 S263 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to the church at Sherborne 1: Cynewulf 4, king, to the church of Sherborne 1; grant of one hide (mansio) at Lyme, Dorset, to be used for saltmaking: S263    (774)
S264 (5)
Recorded Name (1)
Cynewulf (1)
 S264   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S264    (king of the Saxons)
Event (2)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S264 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to Bica 1: Cynewulf 4, king of the Saxons, to Bica 1, comes and minister; grant of 13 hides (manentes) at Little Bedwyn, Wilts.: S264    (778)
Grant and Gift (2)
 Cynewulf 4.S264 granting land to Bica 1: Cynewulf 4, king of the Saxons, to Bica 1, comes and minister; grant of 13 hides (manentes) at Little Bedwyn, Wilts.: S264    (778)
 S264 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to Bica 1: Cynewulf 4, king of the Saxons, to Bica 1, comes and minister; grant of 13 hides (manentes) at Little Bedwyn, Wilts.: S264    (778)
Factoids linked indirectly to Cynewulf 4 (1)
Status (1)
Comes of Cynewulf 4 (1)
 Fadol 1: S264   
S265 (5)
Recorded Name (1)
Cynulfus (1)
 S265   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S265    (king of the Saxons)
Event (3)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S265 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to St Peter’s, Bath: Cynewulf 4, king of the Saxons, to the brethren of Bath, St Peter's Minster; grant of 5 hides (mansiones) at North Stoke, Somerset: S265    (757 x 758)
Grant and Gift (2)
 Cynewulf 4.S265 granting land to Bath, St Peter's 1: Cynewulf 4, king of the Saxons, to the brethren of Bath, St Peter's 1 Minster; grant of 5 hides (mansiones) at North Stoke, Somerset: S265    (757 x 758)
 S265 - Cynewulf 4 granting land to St Peter’s, Bath: Cynewulf 4, king of the Saxons, to the brethren of Bath, St Peter's Minster; grant of 5 hides (mansiones) at North Stoke, Somerset: S265    (757 x 758)
S269 (4)
Recorded Name (1)
Kineuul (1)
 S269   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S269   
Event (2)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S269 - Beorhtric 1 granting land to Hemele 2: Beorhtric 1, king, to Hemele 2, his princeps; grant of 36 hides (cassati) by the Hissaburna (the Bourne Rivulet), Hants., in exchange for 34 hides by the river Meon, granted to Hemele 2 by King Cynewulf 7: S269    (786 x 794)
Grant and Gift (2)
 Cynewulf 4.S269 granting land to Hemele 2: Cynewulf 4, king, to Hemele 2; grant of 34 hides (cassati) by the river Meon: S269    (757 x 786)
 S269 - Beorhtric 1 granting land to Hemele 2: Beorhtric 1, king, to Hemele 2, his princeps; grant of 36 hides (cassati) by the Hissaburna (the Bourne Rivulet), Hants., in exchange for 34 hides by the river Meon, granted to Hemele 2 by King Cynewulf 7: S269    (786 x 794)
Property-exchanging (1)
 S269 - Beorhtric 1 granting land to Hemele 2: Beorhtric 1, king, to Hemele 2, his princeps; grant of 36 hides (cassati) by the Hissaburna (the Bourne Rivulet), Hants., in exchange for 34 hides by the river Meon, granted to Hemele 2 by King Cynewulf 7: S269    (786 x 794)
S540 (2)
Recorded Name (1)
Cyneuulf (1)
 S540   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S540   
S891 (3)
Recorded Name (1)
Kynewulf (1)
 S891   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S891   
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S891 - Ęthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Ęthelred 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 - Ęthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Ęthelred 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 - Ęthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Ęthelred 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 - Ęthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Ęthelred 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)
S96 (3)
Recorded Name (1)
Cynulf (1)
 S96   
Office (1)
King (1)
 S96    (king of the West Saxons)
Event (1)
Charter-witnessing (1)
 S96 - Ęthelbald 4 granting land to Eanberht 4: Ęthelbald 4, king of Mercians, to Eanberht 4, abbot; grant of 10 hides (cassati) near the wood called Toccan sceaga (Tockenham, Wilts.) and the tumulus called Reada beorg: S96    (757)
WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum: Gesta Pontificum Anglorum (3)
Personal Relationship (1)
Cynewulf 4 Successor (General relationship) of ~ (1)
 of Sigeberht 4: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.234
Event (2)
Battle (1)
 Offa 7.defeating Cynewulf 4: Offa 7 defeated Cynewulf 4 in a battle near the village of Besington and took over most of the West Saxon territories.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.235.1
Conquest (1)
 Offa 7.defeating Cynewulf 4: Offa 7 defeated Cynewulf 4 in a battle near the village of Besington and took over most of the West Saxon territories.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.235.1
Grant and Gift (1)
 Cynewulf 4.granting land to Malmesbury 1: Cynewulf 4, king, to Malmesbury 1 Abbey; grant of 30 hides (manentes) at Moredon and Rodbourne, Wilts.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  v.234 (758)
Ęthelweard.Chron: Chronicle of Ęthelweard (38)
Recorded Name (7)
Cenulf (3)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.Cap.
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 24)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.Cap.
Cyneuulf (1)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.19
Cynulf (3)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.17
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 22)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.19
Office (5)
King (5)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.Cap.
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.17
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.19
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.19
Status (3)
Dominus (3)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23)
 Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23)
Personal Relationship (6)
~ Companion (General relationship) of Cynewulf 4 (2)
 Anonymi 2541: of Cynewulf 4: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 24)
 Anonymi 2445: of Cynewulf 4: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23)
Cynewulf 4 Descendant (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)
 of Cerdic 1: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 24)
Cynewulf 4 Successor (General relationship) of ~ (2)
 of Sigeberht 4: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.17
 of Sigeberht 4: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.19
~ Wife (Affinal kinship) of Cynewulf 4 (1)
 Seaxburg 2: of Cynewulf 4: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.7
Event (13)
Battle (3)
 Cynewulf 4-Offa 7.mutual war over Benson: Cynewulf 4 and Offa 7 waged war amongst themselves over Bensington, which fell to Offa 7.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.19 (779)
 Cynewulf 4.driving of Sigeberht 4 into Weald: Cynewulf 4 drove Sigeberht 4 with an armed attack into trackless parts of the place called the Weald.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.17
 Cynewulf 4.frequent fighting against the Britons (Anonymi 2442): Cynewulf 4 quite often waged major battles against the Britons (Anonymi 2442).: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 22)
Burial (1)
 Cynewulf 4.burial: The body of Cynewulf 4 lay entombed in the city of Winchester.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 24)
Deposition of king (1)
 Cynewulf 4.depriving of Sigeberht 4 of his kingdom: Cynewulf 4 seized the kingdom from Sigeberht 4.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.19 (757)
Exile (1)
 Cynewulf 4.driving of Sigeberht 4 into Weald: Cynewulf 4 drove Sigeberht 4 with an armed attack into trackless parts of the place called the Weald.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.17
Expulsion (1)
 Cynewulf 4.attempted expulsion of Cyneheard 3: Cynewulf 4 tried to expel Cyneheard 3 from his territory.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (pp. 22-3) (786)
Invasion (1)
 Cynewulf 4.invasion of kingdom of Sigeberht 4: Cynewulf 4 invaded the kingdom of Sigeberht 4.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.17 (757)
Killing/murder (3)
 Anonymi 2444.killing of Cynewulf 4: After Cyneheard 3 besieged Cynewulf 4 at Merantune, the former's companions (Anonymi 2444) killed Cyneheard 3.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23) (786)
 Anonymi 2445-Osric 6-Wigfrith 7.killing of Cyneheard 3 and Anonymi 2444, except for Anonymous 915.: Anonymi 2445 killed Cyneheard 3 and Anonymi 2444 with the exception of a godson of Osric 5 (Anonymous 915).: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (pp. 23-4) (786)
 Cyneheard 3.killing of Cynewulf 4: Cyneheard 3 killed Cynewulf 4.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.19 (786)
Prostitution (1)
 Cynewulf 4.visit to a prostitute (Anonymous 304) at Merantune: Cynewulf 4 was visiting a prostitute (Anonymous 304) at Merantun accompanied by only a few men (Anonymi 2443).: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23) (786)
Siege (1)
 Anonymi 2444.killing of Cynewulf 4: After Cyneheard 3 besieged Cynewulf 4 at Merantune, the former's companions (Anonymi 2444) killed Cyneheard 3.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23) (786)
Visit (1)
 Cynewulf 4.visit to a prostitute (Anonymous 304) at Merantune: Cynewulf 4 was visiting a prostitute (Anonymous 304) at Merantun accompanied by only a few men (Anonymi 2443).: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23) (786)
War (3)
 Cynewulf 4-Offa 7.mutual war over Benson: Cynewulf 4 and Offa 7 waged war amongst themselves over Bensington, which fell to Offa 7.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.19 (779)
 Cynewulf 4.frequent fighting against the Britons (Anonymi 2442): Cynewulf 4 quite often waged major battles against the Britons (Anonymi 2442).: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 22)
 Cynewulf 4.warfare: Cynewulf 4 engaged in war.: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.Cap.
Factoids linked indirectly to Cynewulf 4 (4)
Office (1)
Dux of Cynewulf 4 (1)
 Osric 6: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23)
Occupation (3)
Warrior of Cynewulf 4 (3)
 Anonymi 2443: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23)
 Anonymi 2445: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23)
 Wigfrith 7: Ęthelweard.Chron  ii.18 (p. 23)