Translation Information Source: S1183

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Translator Barker, Eric Ernest
Article Title Sussex Anglo-Saxon Charters
Journal Sussex Archaeological Collections
PublicationDate 1947
Pages 98-100 (no.16)
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Notes In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. While we consider, indeed, the swift passage of this life, so it is for each of us to think with careful forethought of mind that he may do something for the redemption of his soul while yet he live on this earth. Therefore I, Ealdwulf, dux of the South Saxons, willingly grant, with the consent and permission of my lord, Offa, king of the Mercians, a certain piece of land under my jurisdiction to the church of Saint Peter situated in the venerable place which is called Selsey; that is, land of 3 hides, an oak forest which is called by these names, Peartingawird' and Wealingawird with all things lawfully pertaining thereto, fields, woods, pastures, and the right to catch birds. If anyone wishes to increase and amplify this gift, may God increase his part in the book of life; if anyone dares to infringe or lessen this gift, let him know that on the terrible day of judgement he will render account before God and His angels…