Event: Burial, Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration, Conspiracy/intent to murder, Invention/authorisation of relics, Killing/murder, MiracleÆlfwald 7.killing by Sicga 1

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Description After a conspiracy had been formed by his patrician Sicga 1, King Ælfwald 7 was killed a miserable death on 23 September at the place called Scythlescester near the wall. Then the body of the excellent king was brought to Hexham by a great company of monks and with the chants of the clergy, and was buried with honour in the church of the most holy Apostle Andrew, built by bishop Wilfrid 2... After the burial of the king, his nephew Osred 3, the son of King Alhred 1, reigned in his place for one year. In the place where the just King Ælfwald 7 was slain a light sent from heaven is said to have been seen by many. A church was built there by the faithful of the district, and dedicated in honour of God and St Cuthbert 1, the bishop, and St Oswald 1, king and martyr.
Year 788
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