Ælfthryth 8 (Female) Queen of King Edgar 11, 964-975, d.999x1001; daughter of Ordgar 5
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Notes: BDDAB, pp. 13-14; BEASE, p. 9; CDNB 1:21; DNB 1:167-8 = 1:167-8; Harmer, Writs, p. 551; Hart, ECNE, pp. 272-4; Pauline Stafford, ?Ælfthryth (d. 999x1001)?, ODNB.

Factoid List

Recorded Name (10)
Ethelred (1)
 S742   
[Ælfðr]yð (1)
 ASC (DEF)  965 F(OE)
Ælfdrida (1)
 ASC (DEF)  965 F(Lat.)
Ælfdryðe (1)
 S1449   
Ælfritha (1)
 Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iii.14
Ælfriðæ (1)
 S1485   
Ælfyð (1)
 ASC (DEF)  965 D
Ælfþ'r'æðe (1)
 S1486   
Ælfþryð (1)
 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 26r.20.iv
Ælfþryþ (1)
 S1485   
Personal Information (1)
other (1)
 NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 26r.20.iv (illustrious)
Office (25)
Queen (25)
 ASC (DEF)  965 D
 Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iv.7
 Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iv.18
 S725   
 S731   
 S766   
 S767   
 S771   
 S779   
 S788   
 S789   
 S794   
 S795   
 S800   
 S801   
 S805   
 S806   
 S807   
 S835   
 S837   
 S840   
 S843   
 S879   
 S888   
 Anon.LiberEliensis  II.11 / LÆ 12
Status (1)
Lady (1)
 S1449   
Personal Relationship (38)
~ Brother (Consanguineal kinship) of Ælfthryth 8 (1)
 Ordwulf 4: of Ælfthryth 8: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.95.3
Ælfthryth 8 Daughter (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (2)
 of Ordgar 5: ASC (DEF)  965 DF(OE and Lat.)
 of Ordgar 5: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iii.14
~ Father (Consanguineal kinship) of Ælfthryth 8 (1)
 Ordgar 5: of Ælfthryth 8: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.95.1
Ælfthryth 8 Grandmother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (1)
 of Æthelstan 62: S1503   
Ælfthryth 8 Mother (Consanguineal kinship) of ~ (18)
 of Æthelred 32: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iv.18
 of Æthelred 32: S671   
 of Æthelred 32: NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 26r.20.iv
 of Edgar 11: S838   
 of Æthelred 32: S841   
 of Æthelred 32: S842   
 of Æthelred 32: S845   
 of Æthelred 32: S849   
 of Æthelred 32: S855   
 of Æthelred 32: S876   
 of Æthelred 32: S878   
 of Æthelred 32: S879   
 of Æthelred 32: S891   
 of Æthelred 32: S896   
 of Æthelred 32: S904   
 of Æthelred 32: S1454   
 of Æthelred 32: S1457   
 of Æthelred 32: Anon.LiberEliensis  II.11 / LÆ 12
~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Ælfthryth 8 (2)
 Edward 12: of Ælfthryth 8: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iii.14
 Æthelred 32: of Ælfthryth 8: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iii.14
Ælfthryth 8 Stepmother (Semi-kinship) of ~ (2)
 of Edward 12: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.78.7
 of Edward 12: NorthernAnnals.SecondSet  85
Ælfthryth 8 Wife (Affinal kinship) of ~ (11)
 of Edgar 11: ASC (DEF)  965 F(OE)
 of Æthelwald 41: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iii.14
 of Edgar 11: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iii.14
 of Edgar 11: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iv.7
 of Edgar 11: S739   
 of Edgar 11: S742   
 of Edgar 11: S745   
 of Edgar 11: S806   
 of Æthelred 32: S1486   
 of Edgar 11: S1485   
 of Edgar 11: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.95.1
Possession (1)
 60 hides (cassati) at Æthelingadene (East and West Dean, Sussex): S904   
Event (65)
Advice/counsel (1)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
Agreement (1)
 Various.settling bounds in Winchester S1449: Complicated exchange of estates in Winchester between the monastic houses of the city.: S1449    (964 x 975)
Alms-giving (1)
 Various.commendation to the New Minster: These women either singled out the New Minster or commended themselves through alms giving to the prayers of the community.: NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 26r.20 (901 x 904 - ?)
Appointment/consecration/elevation/ordination of king (1)
 Edgar 11.coronation: All the nobility of the realm was assembled to bless, anoint and consecrate Edgar 11. The king was led to the church, where all the people awaited him. After the consecration Dunstan 1 and Oswald 8 were raised up with Edgar 11 on his lofty throne.: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iv.6-7 (973)
Assembly (3)
 Edgar 11.coronation: All the nobility of the realm was assembled to bless, anoint and consecrate Edgar 11. The king was led to the church, where all the people awaited him. After the consecration Dunstan 1 and Oswald 8 were raised up with Edgar 11 on his lofty throne.: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iv.6-7 (973)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 Various.shire moot in Berks S1454: A dispute between Wynnflæd 5 and Leofwine 34 about land at Hagbourne and Bradfield, Berks., and at Datchet, Bucks., which was settled at the shire-moot at Cwicelmshlæwe (Scutchamer Knob, Berks.). Wynnflæd 5 produced various witness to adduce her proof of ownership.: S1454    (990 x 992)
Bequeathing/will-making (8)
 S835 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelwold 1, bishop, and the church of SS Peter and Paul (Winchester, Old Minster), Winchester; grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Long Sutton, to be attached to the church's estate at Crondall, Hants. The land, previously subject to Crondall, had been bequeathed to King Edgar 11 by Æthelberht 20, oeconomus. The original landbook was lost: S835    (979)
 S842 - Æthelred 32 confirming land of Winchester, New Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, New Minster 1; confirmation of 13 hides (mansae), comprising 7 hides (manentia) on the Isle of Wight at Heantune, Bathingbourne, Meolocdune and Stathe, together with 5 hides (cassata) at Fratton on Portsea Island, 1 at Segenworth in Titchfield and a meadow by the river Meon, Hants. The lands had been forfeited by Lufa 1, sold for 100 mancuses by King Æthelred 32 to Ealdorman Æthelmær 13, and bequeathed by Æthelmær 13 to New Minster (cf. S 1498).: S842    (982)
 Sigefrith 23.bequeathing land to Ely 1: Sigefrith 23 of Downham to Ely and St Æthelthryth 2; bequest of 2 hides at Downham for the sake of his soul. He chose to be buried at Ely.: Anon.LiberEliensis  II.11 / LÆ 12
 Various.Ælfgifu 4 bequeathing land and goods S1484: Will of Ælfheah 33, ealdorman, including bequests of land at Wroughton, Wilts., to God (or King Edgar 11); at Crondall, Hants., to Winchester, Old Minster; at Charlton, Wilts., to Malmesbury 1 Abbey and at Sutton (? Somerset) to Bath 1 Abbey; also land at Worth (probably Littleworth in Faringdon), Cookham and Thatcham, Berks.; Chelworth, Wilts.; Incgenæsham (? Inglesham, Wilts.); Aylesbury and Wendover, Bucks., to King Edgar 11; land at Scyræburnan to Queen Ælfthryth 8; at Walkhampstead (now Godstone), Surrey, to Æthelred 32, Edgar 11's son; land at Faringdon, Berks., and Aldbourne, Wilts., to Ælfhere 10, his brother; land at Tudincgatun (? Teddington, Middx) to Godwine 6, his son; at Wyritunæ (? Purton, Wilts.) to Ælfweard 13; at Wycombe, Bucks., to Æthelweard 36, his kinsman; and at Froxfield, Hants., to Ælfwine 19, his nephew; also land at Batcombe, Somerset, to Ælfswith 7, his wife, with reversion to their son and ultimate reversion to Glastonbury 1 Abbey.: S1484    (968 x 971)
 Various.Æthelstan 62 bequeathing land and goods S1503: Will of the Ætheling Æthelstan 62, including bequests of land at Adderbury, Oxon., Marlow, Bucks., and (Steeple) Morden, Cambs., to Old Minster, Winchester; at Hollingbourne and Garrington in Littlebourne, Kent, to Christ Church, Canterbury; at Rotherfield (? Sussex) to Nunnaminster, Winchester; at Chalton, Hants., Northtune and at Mollington, Oxon., to King Æthelred 32; land in East Anglia and Peacesdele (? Peak District or Pegsdon, Beds.) to Edmund 24, his brother; at Hambleden, Bucks., to Ælfmær 21; at Cumtune to Godwine 38; at Westune to Ælfswith 12; at Heorulfestune to Ælfwine 40; at Catherington, Hants., to Ælfmær 16; at Hockcliffe, Beds., to Sigefrith 21; at Tewin, Herts., to Æthelweard 46 the Stammerer and to Lyfing 13; at Lutegaresheale (? Ludgershall, Wilts.), to Godwine 39 the Driveller. : S1503    (1014)
 Ælfflæd 13.S1486 bequeathing land to Ælfthryth 8: Ælfflæd 13 to Ælfthryth 8, the king's mother; bequest of land at Woodham, Essex with reversion to Barking, St Mary's 1: S1486   
 Ælfheah 33.S1485 bequeathing land to Ælfthryth 8: Ælfheah 33, ealdorman, to Ælfthryth 8, the king's [Edgar 11's] wife; bequest of at land at Scyræburnan: S1485   
 Æthelstan 62.S1503 bequeathing to Ælfswith 12: Æthelstan 62, ætheling, to Ælfswith 12, his foster-mother; bequest of land at Westune which he had bought from his father for 250 mancuses: S1503    (1014)
Book circulating/making/reading/translating/writing (1)
 Edgar 11-Ælfthryth 8.granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Edgar 11 and Ælfthryth 8 gave St Æthelwold 1 an estate called Sudbourne, together with the charter for the land, which Earl Scule 3 had once held, on condition that he translate the Rule of St Benedict from Latin into English. He did this. Then the blessed Æthelwold 1 gave this land with its charter to St Æthelthryth (Ely 1).: Anon.LiberEliensis  LE II.37 / LÆ 49
Burial (2)
 Edward 12.killing: After Edgar 11 reigned his son Edward 12, who, having been slain by the treachery of his stepmother [Ælfthryth 8], rests in Shaftsbury.: NorthernAnnals.SecondSet  85
 Sigefrith 23.bequeathing land to Ely 1: Sigefrith 23 of Downham to Ely and St Æthelthryth 2; bequest of 2 hides at Downham for the sake of his soul. He chose to be buried at Ely.: Anon.LiberEliensis  II.11 / LÆ 12
Charter confirmation (2)
 S806 - Edgar 11 exchanging with Winchester 1: King Edgar 11 to Winchester 1 Cathedral; renewal of the liberty of Taunton, Somerset, as granted by King Edward in exchange for land at 10 hides at Crowcombe, 20 at Compton and 20 at Banwell, Somerset, and 20 at Stoce near Shalbourne, Wilts., the land at Compton and Banwell having been given later to the community at Cheddar in exchange for land at Carhampton, Somerset. In return for the confirmation Bishop Æthelwold 1 gave to King Edgar 11 200 mancuses of gold and a gold cup weighing 5 pounds and to Queen Ælfthryth 8 50 mancuses.: S806    (968)
 S835 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelwold 1, bishop, and the church of SS Peter and Paul (Winchester, Old Minster), Winchester; grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Long Sutton, to be attached to the church's estate at Crondall, Hants. The land, previously subject to Crondall, had been bequeathed to King Edgar 11 by Æthelberht 20, oeconomus. The original landbook was lost: S835    (979)
Charter-witnessing (38)
 S671 - Edgar 11 granting land to Rochester, St Andrew’s and Ælfstan 39: King Edgar 11 to Rochester, St Andrew's, and Ælfstan 39, bishop of Rochester; grant of 10 hides (mansae) or sulungs at Bromley, Kent: S671    (973)
 S725 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Edgar 11 to Ælfthryth 8, his queen; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Aston Upthorpe, Berks.: S725    (964)
 S731 - Edgar 11 granting land to Worcester, St Mary’s: King Edgar 11 to Worcester, St Mary’s Abbey; grant of privileges for land at Cropthorne, Overbury, Pendock, Worcs.; Teddington, Gloucs.; Mitton in Bredon, Sedgeberrow, Worcs.; Northwick in Blockley, Evenlode, Daylesford, Dorn in Batsford, Icomb, Gloucs.; Shipston-on-Stour, Blackwell in Tredington, Warwicks.; Grimley, Little Witley, Knightwick, Hallow, Harvington, Bredon, Worcs.; Blockley, Gloucs.; Tredington, Warwicks; together with the creation of the triple Hundred of Oswaldslow: S731    (963)
 S739 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfhelm 6: King Edgar 11 to Ælfhelm 6, his minister; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Parwich, Derbys. : S739    (966)
 S742 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Edgar 11 to Ethelred (Ælfthryth 8) his wife; grant of 15 hides (mansae) at Buckland (Newton), Dorset: S742    (966)
 S745 - Edgar 11 refounding Winchester, New Minster: King Edgar 11 to Winchester, New Minster; refoundation and grant of privileges: S745    (966)
 S746 - Edgar 11 granting land to Winchester, New Minster: King Edgar 11 to Winchester, New Minster; grant of 5 hides at Donnington, 28 at Southease, 10 at Telscombe, Sussex, and 2 at Winterburna (Addeston in Maddington, Wilts.): S746    (966)
 S766 - Edgar 11 confirming land of Wilton 1: King Edgar 11 to Wilton 1 Abbey; confirmation of land given to the church by Wulfthryth 6, consisting of 10 hides at South Newton, 10 at Sherrington, 20 at (? Kingston) Deverill, 3 at Baverstock and 3 at Frustfield (lost), Wilts.; and 10 at Watchingwell in Calbourne, Isle of Wight: S766    (968)
 S767 - Edgar 11 granting land to Wilton 1: King Edgar 11 to Wilton 1 Abbey; grant of 2 hides (cassati) near Wilton, Wilts., formerly owned by Regenweard 1, mercator: S767    (968)
 S771 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfhelm 11: King Edgar 11 to Ælfhelm 11, his faithful minister; grant of 30 hides (cassati) at Witney, Oxon., with appurtenant meadow: S771    (969)
 S779 - Edgar 11 confirming lands of Ely 1: King Edgar 11 to Ely 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land at Melbourn and Armingford, Cambs., and at Northwold, Norfolk, in exchange for 60 hides (cassati) at Harting, Sussex: S779    (970)
 S786 - Edgar 11 granting privileges and restoring land to Pershore 1: King Edgar 11 to Pershore 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and restoration of land at Pershore, and of 10 hides (mansi) at Bricklehampton, 10 at Comberton, 5 at Pensham in Pershore St Andrew, 16 at Eckington, 10 at Birlingham, 10 at Defford, 10 at Strensham, 10 at Besford, land at Cromban (? Croombe Perry in Pirton), 10 hides at Severn Stoke, 10 hides at Pirton, 4 at Wadborough in Pershore Holy Cross, 3 at Chevington ibid., 3 at Broughton ibid., 10 at Peopleton, 10 at Snodsbury, 7 at Naunton Beauchamp, 4 at Abberton, 5 at Wihtlafestune (? North Piddle), 5 at Flyford, 5 at Grafton Flyford, 5 at Dormston, 5 at Martin Hussingtree, 3 at Broughton Hackett, 2 at Libbery in Grafton Flyford, 30 at Longdon, 7 at Powick, 3 at Beornothesleahe (Leigh), all in Worcs.; 3 at Acton Beauchamp, Herefords.; 40 at South Stoke (i.e. Hawkesbury), Hillesley, Tresham, Kilcott, Oldbury on the Hill, Didmarton, Badminton and Hawkesbury Upton, 10 at Dyrham, 5 at Longney, 6 at Lydney, 6 at Wyegate, all in Gloucs.; 5 at Beoley, 5 at Yardley, Worcs.; 10 at Sture (Alderminster, Warwicks.); 20 at Broadway, Worcs.; 5 at Coltune; 10 at Childs Wickham, Gloucs.; sites for vats at Middlewich and Netherwich in Droitwich, furnaces at Witton in Droitwich and 1.5 hides at Horton in Hampton Lovett, Worcs., and 3 iugera with meadow at Worcester: S786    (972)
 S788 - Edgar 11 granting privileges to and confirming lands of Worcester 1: King Edgar 11 to Worcester 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of land at Worcester, vats at Middlewich and Netherwich in Droitwich, furnaces at Witton in Droitwich, and land at Nortun (for Hortun) and at Westwood near Droitwich, all in Worcs.: S788    (972)
 S789 - Edgar 11 granting lands to Wynnstan 3: King Edgar 11 to Wynnstan 3, his cubicularius; grant of 4 hides (cassati) at Afene (? Little Durnford, cf. Avon Farm in Stratford-sub-Castle, Wilts.): S789    (972)
 S794 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfhelm 8: King Edgar 11 to Ælfhelm 8, his minister; grant of 2.5 hides (mansae) at (West) Wratting, Cambs.: S794    (974)
 S795 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfhere 11: King Edgar 11 to Ælfhere 11, his faithful minister; grant of 3 hides (mansae) at Nymed (Woolfin in Down St Mary, Devon): S795    (974)
 S800 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfweard 23: King Edgar 11 to Ælfweard 23, his minister (bishop in rubric); grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Fyfield, Hants.: S800    (975)
 S801 - Edgar 11 granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Edgar 11 to Æthelwold 1, bishop; grant of 3 hides (mansae) at Madeley, Staffs.: S801    (974)
 S805 - Edgar 11 granting land to Mangoda 1: King Edgar 11 to Mangoda 1, his faithful minister; grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Hampstead, Middx.: S805    (972)
 S806 - Edgar 11 exchanging with Winchester 1: King Edgar 11 to Winchester 1 Cathedral; renewal of the liberty of Taunton, Somerset, as granted by King Edward in exchange for land at 10 hides at Crowcombe, 20 at Compton and 20 at Banwell, Somerset, and 20 at Stoce near Shalbourne, Wilts., the land at Compton and Banwell having been given later to the community at Cheddar in exchange for land at Carhampton, Somerset. In return for the confirmation Bishop Æthelwold 1 gave to King Edgar 11 200 mancuses of gold and a gold cup weighing 5 pounds and to Queen Ælfthryth 8 50 mancuses.: S806    (968)
 S807 - Edgar 11 granting land to Winchester minsters: King Edgar 11 to Winchester, Old Minster 1, Winchester, New Minster 1, and Nunnaminster 1; grant of land in Winchester: S807    (963 x 970)
 S835 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelwold 1, bishop, and the church of SS Peter and Paul (Winchester, Old Minster), Winchester; grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Long Sutton, to be attached to the church's estate at Crondall, Hants. The land, previously subject to Crondall, had been bequeathed to King Edgar 11 by Æthelberht 20, oeconomus. The original landbook was lost: S835    (979)
 S840 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Leofric 36: King Æthelred 32 to Leofric 36; grant of 3 hides (mansae) and 30 iugera at Longstock, Hants.: S840    (982)
 S841 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelweard 30 and Malmesbury 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbot Æthelweard 30 and Malmesbury 1 Abbey; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Rodbourne, Wilts.: S841    (982)
 S842 - Æthelred 32 confirming land of Winchester, New Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, New Minster 1; confirmation of 13 hides (mansae), comprising 7 hides (manentia) on the Isle of Wight at Heantune, Bathingbourne, Meolocdune and Stathe, together with 5 hides (cassata) at Fratton on Portsea Island, 1 at Segenworth in Titchfield and a meadow by the river Meon, Hants. The lands had been forfeited by Lufa 1, sold for 100 mancuses by King Æthelred 32 to Ealdorman Æthelmær 13, and bequeathed by Æthelmær 13 to New Minster (cf. S 1498).: S842    (982)
 S843 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Abingdon, St Mary's: King Æthelred 32 to Abingdon, St Mary's; grant of 2 hides (manentes) at Arncott, Oxon.: S843    (983)
 S845 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelgar 8: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelgar 8, bishop (of Selsey); grant of a meadow (Hyde Moors) in the northern part of Winchester, Hants.: S845    (983)
 S849 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelwold 1, bishop; grant of a fishery at Ginanhecce on the river Darent, Kent: S849    (983)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 S878 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52, his minister; grant of 3 hides (cassati) at Abbots Bromley, Staffs.: S878    (996)
 S879 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52, his minister: grant of land at Pillaton, near Penkridge, Staffs.: S879    (996)
 S888 - Æthelred 32 granting land to St Albans: King Æthelred 32 to St Albans Abbey; grant of 8 hides (mansae) in St Albans, comprising 4 at Burston in St Stephens and 4 at Wincelfelda (lost, also in St Stephens), and also 9 haga in the town, and 8 iugera at Westwick in St Michaels, Herts.: S888    (996)
 S891 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 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)
 S896 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Abingdon, St Mary's: King Æthelred 32 to Abingdon, St Mary's; grant of 15 hides (cassati) at South Cerney, Gloucs.: S896    (999)
 S904 - Æthelred 32 granting privileges to Wherwell 1 and Heanflæd 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbess Heanflæd 1 and Wherwell 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of 70 hides (mansae) in the vicinity of the abbey, and grant of 60 hides (cassati) at Æthelingadene (East and West Dean, Sussex), previously belonging to Queen Ælfthryth 8. With note, dated 1008, confirming 29 messuages in Winchester to the abbey and granting 10 hides (mansae) at Bullington, Hants.: S904    (1002)
 Various.confirming exchange between Wynnflæd 5 and Ælfric 81 S1454: Wynnflæd 5 produced her witnesses at Woolmer before King Æthelred 32 to bear witness that Ælfric 81 gave her land at Hagbourne and Bradfield, Berks., in return for land at Datchet, Bucks.. The king then sent to Leofwine 34 by the archbishop and those who acted as witnesses along with him, and informed him of this but he would not agree, unless the matter were referred to the shire court.: S1454    (990 x 992)
Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (3)
 S745 - Edgar 11 refounding Winchester, New Minster: King Edgar 11 to Winchester, New Minster; refoundation and grant of privileges: S745    (966)
 Ælfthryth 8.building monastery: Ælfthryth 8 the king's wife built a monastery at Werwell in honour of the Holy Cross, in repentance for the foul murder of her stepson Edward 12, which she was aware of and responsible for.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.78.7
 Ælfthryth 8.foundation of Amesbury: The nunnery at Amesbury was founded by Ælfthryth 8 as penance for the murder of Edward 12.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.87.1
Commemoration of the dead (1)
 Sigefrith 23.bequeathing land to Ely 1: Sigefrith 23 of Downham to Ely and St Æthelthryth 2; bequest of 2 hides at Downham for the sake of his soul. He chose to be buried at Ely.: Anon.LiberEliensis  II.11 / LÆ 12
Commendation (1)
 Various.commendation to the New Minster: These women either singled out the New Minster or commended themselves through alms giving to the prayers of the community.: NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 26r.20 (901 x 904 - ?)
Compensation (1)
 Various.witness to Rochester 1 transaction S1457: Account of the acquisition by the bishop of Rochester, on behalf of St Andrew's church, of land at Bromley and Fawkham, Kent, in compensation for the theft of the title-deeds of Snodland, Kent.: S1457    (980 x 987)
Confirmation of land/privileges (7)
 S766 - Edgar 11 confirming land of Wilton 1: King Edgar 11 to Wilton 1 Abbey; confirmation of land given to the church by Wulfthryth 6, consisting of 10 hides at South Newton, 10 at Sherrington, 20 at (? Kingston) Deverill, 3 at Baverstock and 3 at Frustfield (lost), Wilts.; and 10 at Watchingwell in Calbourne, Isle of Wight: S766    (968)
 S779 - Edgar 11 confirming lands of Ely 1: King Edgar 11 to Ely 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land at Melbourn and Armingford, Cambs., and at Northwold, Norfolk, in exchange for 60 hides (cassati) at Harting, Sussex: S779    (970)
 S842 - Æthelred 32 confirming land of Winchester, New Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, New Minster 1; confirmation of 13 hides (mansae), comprising 7 hides (manentia) on the Isle of Wight at Heantune, Bathingbourne, Meolocdune and Stathe, together with 5 hides (cassata) at Fratton on Portsea Island, 1 at Segenworth in Titchfield and a meadow by the river Meon, Hants. The lands had been forfeited by Lufa 1, sold for 100 mancuses by King Æthelred 32 to Ealdorman Æthelmær 13, and bequeathed by Æthelmær 13 to New Minster (cf. S 1498).: S842    (982)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S891 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 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)
 S904 - Æthelred 32 granting privileges to Wherwell 1 and Heanflæd 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbess Heanflæd 1 and Wherwell 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of 70 hides (mansae) in the vicinity of the abbey, and grant of 60 hides (cassati) at Æthelingadene (East and West Dean, Sussex), previously belonging to Queen Ælfthryth 8. With note, dated 1008, confirming 29 messuages in Winchester to the abbey and granting 10 hides (mansae) at Bullington, Hants.: S904    (1002)
 Æthelwold 1.S806 granting gold to Ælfthryth 8: In return for the confirmation of the liberty of Taunton for Winchester Cathedral 1, Bishop Æthelwold 1 gave to King Edgar 200 mancuses of gold and a gold cup weighing 5 pounds and to Queen Ælfthryth 8, 50 mancuses: S806    (968)
Conspiracy/intent to murder (1)
 Edward 12.killing: After Edgar 11 reigned his son Edward 12, who, having been slain by the treachery of his stepmother [Ælfthryth 8], rests in Shaftsbury.: NorthernAnnals.SecondSet  85
Council-meeting, ecclesiastical (1)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
Crime (5)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 Ælfthryth 8.S877 exchanging land with Æthelred 32: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 Æthelred 32.S877 exchanging land with Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (966)
Death/dying (1)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
Disputing/dispute-settling (2)
 Various.confirming exchange between Wynnflæd 5 and Ælfric 81 S1454: Wynnflæd 5 produced her witnesses at Woolmer before King Æthelred 32 to bear witness that Ælfric 81 gave her land at Hagbourne and Bradfield, Berks., in return for land at Datchet, Bucks.. The king then sent to Leofwine 34 by the archbishop and those who acted as witnesses along with him, and informed him of this but he would not agree, unless the matter were referred to the shire court.: S1454    (990 x 992)
 Various.shire moot in Berks S1454: A dispute between Wynnflæd 5 and Leofwine 34 about land at Hagbourne and Bradfield, Berks., and at Datchet, Bucks., which was settled at the shire-moot at Cwicelmshlæwe (Scutchamer Knob, Berks.). Wynnflæd 5 produced various witness to adduce her proof of ownership.: S1454    (990 x 992)
Forfeiture (4)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 Ælfthryth 8.S877 exchanging land with Æthelred 32: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 Æthelred 32.S877 exchanging land with Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (966)
Grant and Gift (38)
 Edgar 11-Ælfthryth 8.granting land to Ely: King Edgar 11 and Ælfthryth 8 granted the land at Marsworth to Ely.: Anon.LiberEliensis  LE II.47 / LÆ 58
 Edgar 11-Ælfthryth 8.granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Edgar 11 and Ælfthryth 8 gave St Æthelwold 1 an estate called Sudbourne, together with the charter for the land, which Earl Scule 3 had once held, on condition that he translate the Rule of St Benedict from Latin into English. He did this. Then the blessed Æthelwold 1 gave this land with its charter to St Æthelthryth (Ely 1).: Anon.LiberEliensis  LE II.37 / LÆ 49
 Edgar 11.S725 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Edgar 11 to Ælfthryth 8, his queen; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Aston Upthorpe, Berks.: S725    (964)
 Edgar 11.S742 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Edgar 11 to Ethelred (Ælfthryth 8) his wife; grant of 15 hides (mansae) at Buckland (Newton), Dorset: S742    (966)
 S671 - Edgar 11 granting land to Rochester, St Andrew’s and Ælfstan 39: King Edgar 11 to Rochester, St Andrew's, and Ælfstan 39, bishop of Rochester; grant of 10 hides (mansae) or sulungs at Bromley, Kent: S671    (973)
 S725 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Edgar 11 to Ælfthryth 8, his queen; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Aston Upthorpe, Berks.: S725    (964)
 S731 - Edgar 11 granting land to Worcester, St Mary’s: King Edgar 11 to Worcester, St Mary’s Abbey; grant of privileges for land at Cropthorne, Overbury, Pendock, Worcs.; Teddington, Gloucs.; Mitton in Bredon, Sedgeberrow, Worcs.; Northwick in Blockley, Evenlode, Daylesford, Dorn in Batsford, Icomb, Gloucs.; Shipston-on-Stour, Blackwell in Tredington, Warwicks.; Grimley, Little Witley, Knightwick, Hallow, Harvington, Bredon, Worcs.; Blockley, Gloucs.; Tredington, Warwicks; together with the creation of the triple Hundred of Oswaldslow: S731    (963)
 S739 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfhelm 6: King Edgar 11 to Ælfhelm 6, his minister; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Parwich, Derbys. : S739    (966)
 S742 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Edgar 11 to Ethelred (Ælfthryth 8) his wife; grant of 15 hides (mansae) at Buckland (Newton), Dorset: S742    (966)
 S745 - Edgar 11 refounding Winchester, New Minster: King Edgar 11 to Winchester, New Minster; refoundation and grant of privileges: S745    (966)
 S746 - Edgar 11 granting land to Winchester, New Minster: King Edgar 11 to Winchester, New Minster; grant of 5 hides at Donnington, 28 at Southease, 10 at Telscombe, Sussex, and 2 at Winterburna (Addeston in Maddington, Wilts.): S746    (966)
 S767 - Edgar 11 granting land to Wilton 1: King Edgar 11 to Wilton 1 Abbey; grant of 2 hides (cassati) near Wilton, Wilts., formerly owned by Regenweard 1, mercator: S767    (968)
 S771 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfhelm 11: King Edgar 11 to Ælfhelm 11, his faithful minister; grant of 30 hides (cassati) at Witney, Oxon., with appurtenant meadow: S771    (969)
 S786 - Edgar 11 granting privileges and restoring land to Pershore 1: King Edgar 11 to Pershore 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and restoration of land at Pershore, and of 10 hides (mansi) at Bricklehampton, 10 at Comberton, 5 at Pensham in Pershore St Andrew, 16 at Eckington, 10 at Birlingham, 10 at Defford, 10 at Strensham, 10 at Besford, land at Cromban (? Croombe Perry in Pirton), 10 hides at Severn Stoke, 10 hides at Pirton, 4 at Wadborough in Pershore Holy Cross, 3 at Chevington ibid., 3 at Broughton ibid., 10 at Peopleton, 10 at Snodsbury, 7 at Naunton Beauchamp, 4 at Abberton, 5 at Wihtlafestune (? North Piddle), 5 at Flyford, 5 at Grafton Flyford, 5 at Dormston, 5 at Martin Hussingtree, 3 at Broughton Hackett, 2 at Libbery in Grafton Flyford, 30 at Longdon, 7 at Powick, 3 at Beornothesleahe (Leigh), all in Worcs.; 3 at Acton Beauchamp, Herefords.; 40 at South Stoke (i.e. Hawkesbury), Hillesley, Tresham, Kilcott, Oldbury on the Hill, Didmarton, Badminton and Hawkesbury Upton, 10 at Dyrham, 5 at Longney, 6 at Lydney, 6 at Wyegate, all in Gloucs.; 5 at Beoley, 5 at Yardley, Worcs.; 10 at Sture (Alderminster, Warwicks.); 20 at Broadway, Worcs.; 5 at Coltune; 10 at Childs Wickham, Gloucs.; sites for vats at Middlewich and Netherwich in Droitwich, furnaces at Witton in Droitwich and 1.5 hides at Horton in Hampton Lovett, Worcs., and 3 iugera with meadow at Worcester: S786    (972)
 S788 - Edgar 11 granting privileges to and confirming lands of Worcester 1: King Edgar 11 to Worcester 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of land at Worcester, vats at Middlewich and Netherwich in Droitwich, furnaces at Witton in Droitwich, and land at Nortun (for Hortun) and at Westwood near Droitwich, all in Worcs.: S788    (972)
 S789 - Edgar 11 granting lands to Wynnstan 3: King Edgar 11 to Wynnstan 3, his cubicularius; grant of 4 hides (cassati) at Afene (? Little Durnford, cf. Avon Farm in Stratford-sub-Castle, Wilts.): S789    (972)
 S794 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfhelm 8: King Edgar 11 to Ælfhelm 8, his minister; grant of 2.5 hides (mansae) at (West) Wratting, Cambs.: S794    (974)
 S795 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfhere 11: King Edgar 11 to Ælfhere 11, his faithful minister; grant of 3 hides (mansae) at Nymed (Woolfin in Down St Mary, Devon): S795    (974)
 S800 - Edgar 11 granting land to Ælfweard 23: King Edgar 11 to Ælfweard 23, his minister (bishop in rubric); grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Fyfield, Hants.: S800    (975)
 S801 - Edgar 11 granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Edgar 11 to Æthelwold 1, bishop; grant of 3 hides (mansae) at Madeley, Staffs.: S801    (974)
 S805 - Edgar 11 granting land to Mangoda 1: King Edgar 11 to Mangoda 1, his faithful minister; grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Hampstead, Middx.: S805    (972)
 S807 - Edgar 11 granting land to Winchester minsters: King Edgar 11 to Winchester, Old Minster 1, Winchester, New Minster 1, and Nunnaminster 1; grant of land in Winchester: S807    (963 x 970)
 S835 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelwold 1, bishop, and the church of SS Peter and Paul (Winchester, Old Minster), Winchester; grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Long Sutton, to be attached to the church's estate at Crondall, Hants. The land, previously subject to Crondall, had been bequeathed to King Edgar 11 by Æthelberht 20, oeconomus. The original landbook was lost: S835    (979)
 S840 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Leofric 36: King Æthelred 32 to Leofric 36; grant of 3 hides (mansae) and 30 iugera at Longstock, Hants.: S840    (982)
 S841 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelweard 30 and Malmesbury 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbot Æthelweard 30 and Malmesbury 1 Abbey; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Rodbourne, Wilts.: S841    (982)
 S843 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Abingdon, St Mary's: King Æthelred 32 to Abingdon, St Mary's; grant of 2 hides (manentes) at Arncott, Oxon.: S843    (983)
 S845 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelgar 8: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelgar 8, bishop (of Selsey); grant of a meadow (Hyde Moors) in the northern part of Winchester, Hants.: S845    (983)
 S849 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Æthelwold 1: King Æthelred 32 to Æthelwold 1, bishop; grant of a fishery at Ginanhecce on the river Darent, Kent: S849    (983)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 S878 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52, his minister; grant of 3 hides (cassati) at Abbots Bromley, Staffs.: S878    (996)
 S879 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Wulfric 52: King Æthelred 32 to Wulfric 52, his minister: grant of land at Pillaton, near Penkridge, Staffs.: S879    (996)
 S888 - Æthelred 32 granting land to St Albans: King Æthelred 32 to St Albans Abbey; grant of 8 hides (mansae) in St Albans, comprising 4 at Burston in St Stephens and 4 at Wincelfelda (lost, also in St Stephens), and also 9 haga in the town, and 8 iugera at Westwick in St Michaels, Herts.: S888    (996)
 S891 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 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)
 S896 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Abingdon, St Mary's: King Æthelred 32 to Abingdon, St Mary's; grant of 15 hides (cassati) at South Cerney, Gloucs.: S896    (999)
 S904 - Æthelred 32 granting privileges to Wherwell 1 and Heanflæd 1: King Æthelred 32 to Abbess Heanflæd 1 and Wherwell 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of 70 hides (mansae) in the vicinity of the abbey, and grant of 60 hides (cassati) at Æthelingadene (East and West Dean, Sussex), previously belonging to Queen Ælfthryth 8. With note, dated 1008, confirming 29 messuages in Winchester to the abbey and granting 10 hides (mansae) at Bullington, Hants.: S904    (1002)
 Ælfthryth 8.S877 exchanging land with Æthelred 32: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 Æthelred 32.S877 exchanging land with Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (966)
Horse-using/giving/acquisition/riding (1)
 Anonymi 1691.killing of Edward 12: Anonymi 1691 plotted to kill Edward 12. One day he arrived at the house where Æthelred 32 was staying with Ælfthryth 8. When Edward 12 arrived, they surrounded him on all sides, while he remained sitting on his horse, fearless. They laid hold of him, he fell from his horse and died.: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iv.18
Judicial decision/review (3)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S877 - seizure of Wulfbald 3's property and it donation to the king: Charter from a great moot at London detailing and condemning the crimes of Wulfbald 3. The judgement is embedded in a grant by Æthelred 32 to his mother, Ælfthryth 8, of land forfeited by Wulfbald 3.: S877    (989)
 Various.shire moot in Berks S1454: A dispute between Wynnflæd 5 and Leofwine 34 about land at Hagbourne and Bradfield, Berks., and at Datchet, Bucks., which was settled at the shire-moot at Cwicelmshlæwe (Scutchamer Knob, Berks.). Wynnflæd 5 produced various witness to adduce her proof of ownership.: S1454    (990 x 992)
Killing/murder (4)
 Anonymi 1691.killing of Edward 12: Anonymi 1691 plotted to kill Edward 12. One day he arrived at the house where Æthelred 32 was staying with Ælfthryth 8. When Edward 12 arrived, they surrounded him on all sides, while he remained sitting on his horse, fearless. They laid hold of him, he fell from his horse and died.: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iv.18
 Edward 12.killing: After Edgar 11 reigned his son Edward 12, who, having been slain by the treachery of his stepmother [Ælfthryth 8], rests in Shaftsbury.: NorthernAnnals.SecondSet  85
 Ælfthryth 8.building monastery: Ælfthryth 8 the king's wife built a monastery at Werwell in honour of the Holy Cross, in repentance for the foul murder of her stepson Edward 12, which she was aware of and responsible for.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.78.7
 Ælfthryth 8.foundation of Amesbury: The nunnery at Amesbury was founded by Ælfthryth 8 as penance for the murder of Edward 12.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.87.1
Kingdom - accession to (1)
 Edward 12.killing: After Edgar 11 reigned his son Edward 12, who, having been slain by the treachery of his stepmother [Ælfthryth 8], rests in Shaftsbury.: NorthernAnnals.SecondSet  85
Liturgical celebration (1)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
Marriage (3)
 Edgar 11-Ælfthryth 8.marriage: Edgar 11 married Ælfthryth 8 and had two sons by her, of whom one was Edward 12 and the other Æthelred 32.: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iii.14
 Edgar 11.marriage to Ælfthryth 8: Here in this year Edgar 11 took Ælfthryth 8 for himself as queen,: ASC (DEF)  965 DF(OE and Lat.) (965)
 Æthelwald 41-Ælfthryth 8.marriage: Æthelwold 1 took in marriage Ælfthryth 8 and brought her back with him to his kingdom.: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iii.14
Meeting (3)
 Various.confirming exchange between Wynnflæd 5 and Ælfric 81 S1454: Wynnflæd 5 produced her witnesses at Woolmer before King Æthelred 32 to bear witness that Ælfric 81 gave her land at Hagbourne and Bradfield, Berks., in return for land at Datchet, Bucks.. The king then sent to Leofwine 34 by the archbishop and those who acted as witnesses along with him, and informed him of this but he would not agree, unless the matter were referred to the shire court.: S1454    (990 x 992)
 Various.shire moot in Berks S1454: A dispute between Wynnflæd 5 and Leofwine 34 about land at Hagbourne and Bradfield, Berks., and at Datchet, Bucks., which was settled at the shire-moot at Cwicelmshlæwe (Scutchamer Knob, Berks.). Wynnflæd 5 produced various witness to adduce her proof of ownership.: S1454    (990 x 992)
 Various.witness to Rochester 1 transaction S1457: Account of the acquisition by the bishop of Rochester, on behalf of St Andrew's church, of land at Bromley and Fawkham, Kent, in compensation for the theft of the title-deeds of Snodland, Kent.: S1457    (980 x 987)
Monastery, violation of (1)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
Penance (3)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 Ælfthryth 8.building monastery: Ælfthryth 8 the king's wife built a monastery at Werwell in honour of the Holy Cross, in repentance for the foul murder of her stepson Edward 12, which she was aware of and responsible for.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.78.7
 Ælfthryth 8.foundation of Amesbury: The nunnery at Amesbury was founded by Ælfthryth 8 as penance for the murder of Edward 12.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.87.1
Praying (1)
 Various.commendation to the New Minster: These women either singled out the New Minster or commended themselves through alms giving to the prayers of the community.: NewMinster.LiberVitae  Fol 26r.20 (901 x 904 - ?)
Property-buying/purchasing (2)
 Æthelstan 62.S1503 bequeathing to Ælfswith 12: Æthelstan 62, ætheling, to Ælfswith 12, his foster-mother; bequest of land at Westune which he had bought from his father for 250 mancuses: S1503    (1014)
 Æthelwold 1.S806 granting gold to Ælfthryth 8: In return for the confirmation of the liberty of Taunton for Winchester Cathedral 1, Bishop Æthelwold 1 gave to King Edgar 200 mancuses of gold and a gold cup weighing 5 pounds and to Queen Ælfthryth 8, 50 mancuses: S806    (968)
Property-exchanging (8)
 S779 - Edgar 11 confirming lands of Ely 1: King Edgar 11 to Ely 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land at Melbourn and Armingford, Cambs., and at Northwold, Norfolk, in exchange for 60 hides (cassati) at Harting, Sussex: S779    (970)
 S806 - Edgar 11 exchanging with Winchester 1: King Edgar 11 to Winchester 1 Cathedral; renewal of the liberty of Taunton, Somerset, as granted by King Edward in exchange for land at 10 hides at Crowcombe, 20 at Compton and 20 at Banwell, Somerset, and 20 at Stoce near Shalbourne, Wilts., the land at Compton and Banwell having been given later to the community at Cheddar in exchange for land at Carhampton, Somerset. In return for the confirmation Bishop Æthelwold 1 gave to King Edgar 11 200 mancuses of gold and a gold cup weighing 5 pounds and to Queen Ælfthryth 8 50 mancuses.: S806    (968)
 S877 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 Various.confirming exchange between Wynnflæd 5 and Ælfric 81 S1454: Wynnflæd 5 produced her witnesses at Woolmer before King Æthelred 32 to bear witness that Ælfric 81 gave her land at Hagbourne and Bradfield, Berks., in return for land at Datchet, Bucks.. The king then sent to Leofwine 34 by the archbishop and those who acted as witnesses along with him, and informed him of this but he would not agree, unless the matter were referred to the shire court.: S1454    (990 x 992)
 Various.settling bounds in Winchester S1449: Complicated exchange of estates in Winchester between the monastic houses of the city.: S1449    (964 x 975)
 Ælfthryth 8.S877 exchanging land with Æthelred 32: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (996)
 Æthelred 32.S877 exchanging land with Ælfthryth 8: King Æthelred 32 to Ælfthryth 8, his mother; grant of 3.5 (sulunga) at Brabourne, 3.5 at Evegate, 2 at Burhwarefelda, 3 at Nackington, 3 at Chalk and 1 at Wirigenn (? Perry), Kent, forfeited by Wulfbald 3 for many crimes. Ælfthryth 8 gives in exchange land at Cholsey, Berks.: S877    (966)
 Æthelwold 1.S806 granting gold to Ælfthryth 8: In return for the confirmation of the liberty of Taunton for Winchester Cathedral 1, Bishop Æthelwold 1 gave to King Edgar 200 mancuses of gold and a gold cup weighing 5 pounds and to Queen Ælfthryth 8, 50 mancuses: S806    (968)
Property-giving/selling (2)
 S806 - Edgar 11 exchanging with Winchester 1: King Edgar 11 to Winchester 1 Cathedral; renewal of the liberty of Taunton, Somerset, as granted by King Edward in exchange for land at 10 hides at Crowcombe, 20 at Compton and 20 at Banwell, Somerset, and 20 at Stoce near Shalbourne, Wilts., the land at Compton and Banwell having been given later to the community at Cheddar in exchange for land at Carhampton, Somerset. In return for the confirmation Bishop Æthelwold 1 gave to King Edgar 11 200 mancuses of gold and a gold cup weighing 5 pounds and to Queen Ælfthryth 8 50 mancuses.: S806    (968)
 S842 - Æthelred 32 confirming land of Winchester, New Minster: King Æthelred 32 to Winchester, New Minster 1; confirmation of 13 hides (mansae), comprising 7 hides (manentia) on the Isle of Wight at Heantune, Bathingbourne, Meolocdune and Stathe, together with 5 hides (cassata) at Fratton on Portsea Island, 1 at Segenworth in Titchfield and a meadow by the river Meon, Hants. The lands had been forfeited by Lufa 1, sold for 100 mancuses by King Æthelred 32 to Ealdorman Æthelmær 13, and bequeathed by Æthelmær 13 to New Minster (cf. S 1498).: S842    (982)
Restoration of land/property (3)
 S786 - Edgar 11 granting privileges and restoring land to Pershore 1: King Edgar 11 to Pershore 1 Abbey; grant of privileges and restoration of land at Pershore, and of 10 hides (mansi) at Bricklehampton, 10 at Comberton, 5 at Pensham in Pershore St Andrew, 16 at Eckington, 10 at Birlingham, 10 at Defford, 10 at Strensham, 10 at Besford, land at Cromban (? Croombe Perry in Pirton), 10 hides at Severn Stoke, 10 hides at Pirton, 4 at Wadborough in Pershore Holy Cross, 3 at Chevington ibid., 3 at Broughton ibid., 10 at Peopleton, 10 at Snodsbury, 7 at Naunton Beauchamp, 4 at Abberton, 5 at Wihtlafestune (? North Piddle), 5 at Flyford, 5 at Grafton Flyford, 5 at Dormston, 5 at Martin Hussingtree, 3 at Broughton Hackett, 2 at Libbery in Grafton Flyford, 30 at Longdon, 7 at Powick, 3 at Beornothesleahe (Leigh), all in Worcs.; 3 at Acton Beauchamp, Herefords.; 40 at South Stoke (i.e. Hawkesbury), Hillesley, Tresham, Kilcott, Oldbury on the Hill, Didmarton, Badminton and Hawkesbury Upton, 10 at Dyrham, 5 at Longney, 6 at Lydney, 6 at Wyegate, all in Gloucs.; 5 at Beoley, 5 at Yardley, Worcs.; 10 at Sture (Alderminster, Warwicks.); 20 at Broadway, Worcs.; 5 at Coltune; 10 at Childs Wickham, Gloucs.; sites for vats at Middlewich and Netherwich in Droitwich, furnaces at Witton in Droitwich and 1.5 hides at Horton in Hampton Lovett, Worcs., and 3 iugera with meadow at Worcester: S786    (972)
 S876 - Æthelred 32 confirming privileges of Abingdon 1: King Æthelred 32 mentioned the [unspecified ] difficulties which he and his kingdom had faced since the death of his mentor, Æthelwold 1. The king was penitent for the decisions taken in his youth with the counsel of greedy men - Bishop Wulfgar 28, Ealdorman Ælfric 87 - and for being persuaded to infringe on the liberty of Abingdon 1 in return for money. This liberty Æthelwold had acquired for the monastery from the kings Eadred 16, Eadwig 4, and Edgar 11. A synod was conveyed in Winchester at Pentecost to renew / restore the lost liberty. Æthelred 32 here renounces the payment he accepted from Ælfric 87 in return for awarding Edwin 15, Ælfric 87's brother, the abbacy. The confirmation of the synod's conclusions was made in the oratory at Gillingham after the celebration of mass in the presence of the king, Abbot Ælfsige 81, Æthelmær 22, and Ordwulf 4, the king's uncle. Æthelred 32 gave lordship of Abingdon to Abbot Wulfgar 28; his successor was to be chosen by the brethren in accordance with : S876    (993)
 S891 - Æthelred 32 granting land to Winchester, Old Minster: King Æthelred 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)
Seizure of charter (1)
 Various.witness to Rochester 1 transaction S1457: Account of the acquisition by the bishop of Rochester, on behalf of St Andrew's church, of land at Bromley and Fawkham, Kent, in compensation for the theft of the title-deeds of Snodland, Kent.: S1457    (980 x 987)
Theft/attempted theft (1)
 Various.witness to Rochester 1 transaction S1457: Account of the acquisition by the bishop of Rochester, on behalf of St Andrew's church, of land at Bromley and Fawkham, Kent, in compensation for the theft of the title-deeds of Snodland, Kent.: S1457    (980 x 987)
Throne-sitting (1)
 Edgar 11.coronation: All the nobility of the realm was assembled to bless, anoint and consecrate Edgar 11. The king was led to the church, where all the people awaited him. After the consecration Dunstan 1 and Oswald 8 were raised up with Edgar 11 on his lofty throne.: Byrhtferth.VitOswaldi  iv.6-7 (973)