Event: Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration, Property-buying/purchasingEdward 2.foundation of New Minster Winchester

Scholarly Info
Description Edward 2 proposed the arrangement that, in so far as the bishop of Winchester would provide land, he would establish the monastery itself for royal purposes. He was also prepared to pay the bishop (and others) a mancus of gold for each foot of land.
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Date from Source early 10th century

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