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Language English, Old Place Watling Street, Middlesex Level [40] File

1. Stowe Ch 32

Reference (shelfmark):
Stowe Ch 32
Title:
Grant of King Edgar of England (r. 959–975) to Westminster Abbey; Purchase of Archbishop Dunstan of Canterbury (d. 988)
Scope & Content:
This charter combines two documents: King Edgar (r. 959–975) grants to St Peter’s, Westminster, six hides (cassati) at Lohtheres leage (lost, in Hendon, Middlesex), purchased by Archbishop Dunstan (d. 988) from Edgar for 70 gold solidi and previously in the possession of Wulfmær; dated 972, Kin...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, Old and Latin
Date Range:
972-999
Extent:

1 leaf

2. Stowe Ch 33

Reference (shelfmark):
Stowe Ch 33
Title:
Grant of King Æthelred of England (r. 978–1016) to the church of Westminster
Scope & Content:
King Æthelred grants five hides (mansiunculae) at Hampstead, Middlesex, to the church of Westminster; Latin with Old English bounds; dated 986 (Sawyer, no. 1450). Witnessed by King Æthelred; Dunstan, Archbishop of Canterbury; Oswald, Archbishop of York; and others. Endorsed in a 15th-century h...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English, Old and Latin
Date Range:
Late 10th century
Extent:

1 leaf