Confirmation of King Æthelred of England (r. 978–1016) to Abingdon Abbey
Scope & Content:
King Æthelred confirms the privileges of Abingdon Abbey, including the right of free election of a new abbot; dated Pentecost (4 June) 993 at Winchester, Hampshire, and 17 July 993 at Gillingham, Dorset (Sawyer, no. 876). This charter is associated with the 'penitential' charters of Æthelred and...
