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    Wulfhere (of Mercia) 658-675 (1)

    • S 67. A.D. 624 (? for 674). Wulfhere, king of Mercia, to Beorhtferth, his kinsman; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Dillington, Hunts., in return for 30 mancuses of gold. , Worcester
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    Æthelred (of Mercia) 674/5-704 (10)

    • S 68. A.D. 664. Wulfhere, king of Mercia, to St Peter's Minster, Medeshamstede; confirmation and grant of land at Peterborough (Medeshamstede), Thorpe Hall, Dogsthorpe, Eastfield near Peterborough, Newark, Garton End, Eye, Werrington, Gunthorpe, Peakirk, Glinton, Deeping Gate, Peakirk Marsh, Eye Marsh, the hermitage of Singleshole, Castor, Ailsworth, Sutton near Peterborough, Upton near Ailsworth, Milton Park, Barnack, Southorpe, Walcot Hall in Southorpe, Pilsgate, Ufford, Bainton, Ashton in Bainton, Torpel (lost) in Ufford, Thornhaugh, Sibberton Lodge in Thornhaugh, Wansford, Wittering, Wothrope, Burghley near Stamford, Maxey, Lolham Hall in Maxey, Nunton in Maxey, Helpston, Northborough, Etton, Woodcroft Castle in Etton, Paston, Walton, Marholm, Warmington, Oundle, Ashton Wold, Churchfield, Stoke, Benefield, Glapthorn, Cotterstock, Stanwick, Irthlingborough Kettering, Cottingham, East Carleton, Pytchley, Northampton, Northantss.; Olney, Bucks.; Hoo and Avery Farm, Kent; Howden, Yorks. ER; Breedon on the Hill, Leics.; Hrepingas (? Repton, Derbys.); Cedenac; Swineshead, Lincs.; Heanbirig; Lodeshale; Shifnal, Salop.; Costesford (? Salop.), Stretteforde (? Stretford, Salop.), Wecelleburne, Lusgerde (Lizard Hill, Salop.); Ethelhuniglonde (? in Kent); Barchanig (Bardney, Lincs.); Langeledenham; Washingborough, Lincs.; Binnington, Yorks. E.R.; Conisbrough, Yorks. W.R.; Barnwell, Northants.; Great Easton, Bringhurst, Prestgrave, Leics.; Drayton, Northants.; Glaston, Rutland; Langton, Leics.; Tinwell, Ingthorpe, Rutland; Collingham, Notts.; Fiskerton, Reepham, Scotter, Scotterthorpe, Scotton, Northorpe, Yawthorpe, Riseholme, Messingham, Manton, Cleatham, Hibaldstowe, Ravensthorpe, Holme in Bottesford, Risby near Market Rasen, Walcot in Alkborough, Alkborough, Normanby, Althorpe, Lincs.; Muskham, Notts.; Thurlby, Osgodby in Lavington, Walcot near Folkingham, Breidesthorpe (? Bowthorpe), Lincs.; Ryhall, Belmesthorpe, Rutland; Manthorpe, Carlton Scroop, Quadring in Holland, Lincs.; Fletton, Orton and Alwalton, Hunts. , Peterborough
    • S 69. A.D. 666 x 675. Wulfhere, king of Mercia, to the church of St Peter, Chertsey; confirmation of grants of land by Frithuwold, subregulus, and Eorcenwold. , Chertsey
    • S 70. A.D. 671 for ? 679 (Chelsea). Æthelred, king of Mercia, to Osric and Oswald, his noble ministri; grant of 300 hides (tributarii) at Gloucester, Gloucs., to Osric, and 300 hides (cassati) at Pershore, Worcs., to Oswald; Osric's part being used by him for the foundation of a minster at Gloucester. , Gloucester, St Peter's
    • S 71. A.D. 680 for 681. Æthelred, king of Mercia, to Aldhelm, abbot; grant of 15 hides (cassati) near Tetbury, Gloucs. (The rubric in MSS 1 and 2 refers to Cherletune juxta Tetteburi.) , Malmesbury
    • S 72. A.D. 680. Æthelred, king, to St Peter's Minster, Medeshamstede; grant, appended to a bull of Pope Agatho, of land at Breedon on the Hill, Leics.; Hrepingas (? Repton, Derbys.); Cedenac; Swineshead, Lincs.; Heanbyrig; Lodeshale; Shifnal, Salop.; Costesford; Stretford (? Stretford, Salop.); Wattlesborough and Lizard, Salop.; Æthelhuniglond (? in Kent); and Bardney, Lincs. , Peterborough
    • S 73. A.D. 681. Æthelred, king of Mercia, to Aldhelm, abbot, and his successors; grant of 30 hides (cassati) west of the highway (Long Newnton, Wilts., cf S 1038) and 15 near Tetbury, Gloucs. , Malmesbury
    • S 74. A.D. 682. Æthelred, king of Mercia, to the church of St Peter, Gloucester; grant of privileges. , Gloucester, St Peter's
    • S 77. A.D. 691 x 699. Æthelred, king of Mercia, to Oftfor, bishop, and St Peter's Church, Worcester; grant of 30 hides (cassati) at Henbury and Aust, Gloucs. , Worcester
    • S 75. A.D. 692. Æthelred, king of Mercia, to Oslaf, his former minister and now a servant of God at Worcester; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Wychbold, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 76. A.D. 697 x 699. Æthelred, king, to Oftfor, bishop; grant of 44 hides (cassati) at Fladbury, Worcs., so that monastic life may be re-established there. , Worcester
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    Cenred (of Mercia) 704-c.709 (3)

    • S 78. A.D. 708. Cenred, king of Mercia, to Ecgwine, bishop of the Hwicce, for his church at Cronuchomme (Evesham); grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Abbots Morton, Worcs. , Evesham
    • S 79. A.D. 709. Cenred, king of Mercia, to Ecgwine, bishop; grant, for life, of 12 agri at Oldberrow, Warwicks., with reversion to St Mary's Minster at Evesham. Bounds prefixed by a statement that Berhtwulf, king (of Mercia), gave the land to Evesham (A.D. 840 x 852). , Evesham
    • S 80. A.D. 709. Cenred, king of Mercia, and Offa, ruler of the East Angles, to the monastery at Evesham; confirmation of 67 hides (mansae) at Evesham, Lenchwick, Norton, Offenham, Littleton, Aldington, Badsey, Bretforton, Church Honeybourne, Willersey, Wickhamford, Bengeworth, Hampton, and at Abbots Morton, all in Worcs. except Willersey, Gloucs. , Evesham
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    Æthelbald (of Mercia) 716-757 (24)

    • S 100. A.D. 716 x 757. Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Wihtred, his comes, and to Ansith, Wihtred's wife; grant of 7 hides (manentes) in the regio called Geddinges (cf. Yeading), Middx. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 102. A.D. 716 x 717. Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to the church of Worcester; grant of land south of the river Salwarp, Worcs., at Lootwic and Coolbeorg, for the construction of salt works, in exchange for salt works north of the same river. , Worcester
    • S 103. A.D. 716 x 745. Æthelbald, king of the South Angles, to the church of St Peter, Worcester; grant of 3 hides (cassati) of woodland at Woodchester, Gloucs. , Worcester
    • S 103a. A.D. 716 x 745. Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Ingwald, bishop of London; grant of toll from one ship. , London, St Paul's
    • S 103b. A.D. 716 x 745. Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Ingwald, bishop of London; grant of the toll on one ship. , London, St Paul's
    • S 82. A.D. 716. Æthelbald, king of Mercia, founds a monastery at Crowland, Lincs. , Crowland
    • S 83. A.D. 716. Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to the church of St Mary, Evesham; grant of 25 hides (mansae) at Acton Beauchamp, Herefords.; Bransford, Hampton Lovett near Droitwich, Upton Warren, Witton in Droitwich, Sheriffs Lench, Worcs.; at Weston-on-Avon, Warwicks.; and at Hidcote and Larkstoke in Admington, Gloucs. , Evesham
    • S 86. A.D. 716/17 for ? c. 733 (29 October). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Mildrith, abbess, and her familia in Minster-in-Thanet; remission of the toll due on one ship at London. , Canterbury, St Augustine's (ex Minster-in-Thanet)
    • S 94. A.D. 716 x 737. Æthelbald, king of Mercia and of the South Angles, to Æthelric, comes; grant of 20 hides (cassati) in regione ... Stoppingas at Wootton, Warwicks. , Worcester
    • S 97. A.D. 716 x 717. Æthelbald, king, to the church of St Mary, Evesham; grant of part of a mansio in Droitwich, Worcs. , Evesham
    • S 84. A.D. 718 (? for 727). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Bægia, servant of God; grant of 6 hides (cassati) at Daylesford, Gloucs., for the founding of a minster. , Worcester
    • S 85. A.D. 718 (? for 727). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Buca, his comes; grant of 3 hides (manentes) at Acton Beauchamp, Herefords., to be a perpetual dwelling for the servants of God. , Evesham
    • S 95. A.D. 723 x 737 (24 November). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Cyneburg; grant of 6 hides (cassati) at Bradley near Inkberrow, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 93. A.D. 726 x 737. Æthelbald, king, to St Mary's Minster, Abingdon; confirmation of lands and grant of 27 hides (cassati) at Watchfield and 10 by Ginge Brook, Berks., with further confirmation by Æthelheard, king (of Wessex). , Abingdon
    • S 101. A.D. 727 x 736. Æthelbald, king of the South Angles, to Wilfrid, bishop (of Worcester); grant of 8 hides (manentes) at Batsford, Gloucs. , Worcester
    • S 88. A.D. 733 (1 or 24 September). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Ealdwulf, bishop, and the church of St Andrew (Rochester); remission of the toll due on one ship at London; with confirmation (A.D. 844 x 851, Werburgewic) by Berhtwulf, king of Mercia. , Rochester
    • S 89. A.D. 736. Æthelbald, king of the Mercians and of the South Angli, to Cyneberht, comes; grant of 10 hides (cassati) at Ismere by the river Stour and land at Brochyl in Morfe forest, Worcs., for the construction of a minster. , Worcester
    • S 87. A.D. 737 for ? 716/17 (29 October). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Mildrith, abbess, and her church; remission of the toll due on one ship. , Canterbury, St Augustine's (ex Minster-in-Thanet)
    • S 90. A.D. 742 (Clofeshos). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to the Kentish churches; confirmation of privileges. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 98. ? A.D 743 x 745. Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Milred, bishop, and St Peter's Minster, Worcester; remission of the toll due on two ships at London. , Worcester
    • S 99. A.D. 743 for 737 x 740 (Bearuwe). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Osred, his faithful minister; grant of 20 hides (cassati) at Aston Blank and Notgrove, Gloucs., with note that the land was later granted to St Mary's, Worcester. , Worcester
    • S 91. A.D. 748 (London, May). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Eadburga, abbess, and her familia in the minsters of St Mary and SS Peter and Paul, Thanet; remission of half the toll due on a ship (? at London). , Canterbury, St Augustine's (ex Minster-in-Thanet)
    • S 92. A.D. 749 (Gumley, Leics.). Æthelbald, king of Mercia, in favour of the minsters and churches (of Mercia); grant of privileges. , Canterbury, Christ Church, Crowland and Malmesbury
    • S 96. A.D. 757. Æthelbald, king of Mercia, to Eanberht, abbot; grant of 10 hides (cassati) near the wood called Toccan sceaga (Tockenham, Wilts.) and the tumulus called Reada beorg. , uncertain (possibly Malmesbury)
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    Offa (of Mercia) 757-796 (45)

    • S 142. A.D. 757 x 774. Offa, king of Mercia to Milred, bishop; grant of land at Wick Episcopi, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 144. A.D. 757 x 796 (Freoricburna, Surrey). Offa, king of Mercia, to the church at Woking, Surrey; grant of 20 hides (manentes) at Woking. , Peterborough
    • S 104. A.D. 759 for 777 x c. 781. Offa, king of the English, to the church of St Peter, Worcester; grant of 40 hides (cassati) at Readanoran (Pyrton, Oxon.). , Worcester
    • S 143. A.D. 761 x 764. Offa, king of Mercia, to Sigeburga, abbess; confirmation of the exemption from ship-toll which King Æthelbald granted to Abbess Mildred (S 87). , Canterbury, St Augustine's
    • S 105. A.D. 764 (Canterbury). Offa, king of Mercia, to Eardwulf, bishop of Rochester; grant of 20 sulungs (aratra) at Islingham, Kent. , Rochester
    • S 106. A.D. 764 for 767. Offa, king of Mercia, to Stithberht, abbot; grant of 30 hides (manentes) between Harrow and the Lidding (Wealdstone Brook) and east of the Lidding, Middx., in exchange for 30 hides at Wicham in Ciltinne. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 107. A.D. 765 (2 Feb.). Offa, king of Mercia, to Milred, bishop of the Hwicce; grant of 10 hides (manentia) at Pyrton, Oxon. , Worcester
    • S 140. A.D. 765 x 792. Offa, king of Mercia, to Æthelnoth, abbot of SS Peter and Paul (St Augustine's, Canterbury); grant of 2 hides (manentes) at Beauxfield, Kent, with grazing rights in the wood called Singledge. , Canterbury, St Augustine's
    • S 108. A.D. 772 (15 August). Offa, king of the English, to Oswald, bishop; grant, for the foundation of a minster, of 8 hides (cassati) at Bexhill, Sussex, with reversion to the bishopric of Selsey. With a list of gavel-land appurtenant to Bexhill, namely, Barnhorne, Worsham, on Ibbanhyrste, Crowhurst, on Hricge, on Gyllingan, Foxham (lost, in Crowhurst), on Blacanbrocan (? Black Brooks in Westfield), and Icklesham, all in Sussex. , Canterbury, Christ Church (? ex Selsey)
    • S 109. A.D. 772 ? for 775 or 777 (Gumley, Leics.). Offa, king of the English, to Ridda, minister; lease, for the lives of himself, his wife, Bucga, and their daughter, Heaburg, of 8 hides (manentes) at Evenlode, Gloucs., with reversion to the minster at Bredon, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 110. A.D. 774. Offa, king of the English, to Jænberht, archbishop; grant of 5 sulungs (aratra) at Higham Upshire, Kent. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 111. A.D. 774. Offa, king of the English, to Jænberht, archbishop; grant of 3 sulungs (aratra) at Lydd, Kent. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 112. A.D. 777. Offa, king of Mercia, to the church of St Mary, Evesham, and the monks there; grant of land at Daylesford, Evenlode, Gloucs., and at Chastleton, Cornwell, Salford, Dornford in Wootton and Shipton on Cherwell, Oxon. , Evesham
    • S 141. A.D. 777 x 779. Offa, king of Mercia, with Ealdred, subregulus of the Hwicce, to the minster and church of St Michael at Bishops Cleeve, Gloucs.; grant of 15 hides (mansiones) at Timbingctun, under Wendlesclif and north of Tyrl brook. Bounds of Wendlesclif. , Worcester
    • S 145. A.D. 777. Offa, king of the English, to St Mary's minster, Worcester; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Doughton in Tetbury, Gloucs., and 5 at Eisey in Latton, Wilts. , Worcester
    • S 147. A.D. 777 x 779. Offa, king of Mercia, with Ealdred, subregulus of the Hwicce, to St Mary's Minster, Worcester; grant of 10 hides (mansiones) at Yate, Gloucs. , Worcester
    • S 113. A.D. 778. Offa, king of Mercia, to his subregulus, Ealdred, dux of the Hwicce; grant of 4 hides (mansiones) at Sedgeberrow, Worcs., with grant by Ealdred to the church of St Mary's, Worcester. , Worcester
    • S 114. A.D. 779 (Hartleford, Gloucs.; Gumley, Leics.). Offa, king of Mercia, to Duddonus (Dudda), minister; grant of 4 hides (cassatae) near Salmonsbury in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucs. , Evesham
    • S 115. A.D. 779. Offa, king of Mercia, to St Mary's, Evesham; grant of 4 hides (manentes) at Donnington, Gloucs. , Evesham
    • S 116. A.D. 780 (Brentford, Middx, 22 Sept.). Offa, king of Mercia, to St Peter's Minster, Bredon; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Teddington, 10 hides (cassati) at Little Washbourne, 10 hides (mansiones) at Cutsdean, all in Gloucs., and 10 hides (manentes) at Bredons Norton, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 117. A.D. 780. Offa, king of Mercia, to the church of St Peter, Bredon, for the use of the bishop of Worcester; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Wærsetfelda (cf. Wast Hills in Alvechurch), 5 hides (cassati) at Cofton Hackett and 5 hides (mansae) at Rednal in Kings Norton, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 118. A.D. 780 (Brentford, Middx, 22 Sept.). Offa, king of Mercia, to the bishopric of Worcester; grant of 7 hides (manentes) at Cropthorne, 1 at Netherton, 2 at Elmley Castle, 1 at Kersoe in Elmley Castle, 14 at Charlton, 15 at Hampton and 10 at Bengeworth, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 119. A.D. 781. Offa, king of Mercia, to Ealdred (Aeldred), his minister; grant of 20 hides (mansae) at Harmondsworth, Middx, in return for 100 mancuses of gold in a bracelet. , probably Westminster
    • S 120. A.D. 781 = 780 (Tamworth, Staffs., 26 Dec.). Offa, king of Mercia, to the church of St Peter, Worcester; grant of privileges for 12 hides (manentes) at Hampton Lucy, Warwicks., and 5 at Fæhha leage, leased by Bishop Heathored and the community of Worcester to Eanburh, abbess, Offa's kinswoman, for life. , Worcester
    • S 121. A.D. 781 = 780 (Tamworth, Staffs., 26 Dec.). Offa, king of Mercia, to the church of St Mary, Worcester; grant of 8 hides (cassati) at Icomb, Gloucs., in exchange for land at Sapey, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 122. A.D. 784. Offa. king of Mercia, to Esme (Esne), comes and præfectus; grant, to him and his male heirs, of 3 hides (tributarii) at Evenlode, with reversion to the church at Evesham. , Evesham
    • S 123. A.D. 785 (Chelsea, Middx). Offa, king of Mercia, to Ealdbeorht, minister, and Selethryth, his sister; grant of 14 sulungs (aratra) at Ickham and Palmstead, Kent, with woodland in the Weald and other appurtenances. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 124. A.D. 785. Offa, king of Mercia, to St Peter's, Westminster; grant of 10 hides (cassati) at Aldenham, Herts., in return for 100 mancuses of gold in a bracelet. , Westminster
    • S 125. A.D. 786 (Chelsea, Middx). Offa, king of Mercia, to Ealdbeorht, minister, and his sister, Selethryth, abbess; grant of 15 sulungs (aratra) at Ickham, Palmstead and Ruckinge, Kent, with swine-pastures, woodland and other appurtenances, including an urban tenement (vicus) at Curringtun in Canterbury. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 126. A.D. 786 or 589 for ? 779 or 789 x 790. Offa, king of Mercia, to the monks of St Mary's church, Worcester; grant of one hide (mansa) at Broadwas, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 127. A.D. 787 (Acleah). Offa, king of Mercia, to Ceolnoth, abbot, and his familia in the church of St Peter (Chertsey); confirmation of privileges. , Chertsey
    • S 128. A.D. 788 (Chelsea, Middx). Offa, king of Mercia, to Osberht, his minister, and Osberht's wife; grant of 1 sulung (aratrum) at Duningcland in the Eastry district, Kent. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 129. A.D. 788. Offa, king of Mercia, to St Andrew's church, and the bishopric of Rochester; grant of 6 sulungs (aratra) at Trottiscliffe, Kent, with swine-pastures in the Weald. , Rochester
    • S 130. A.D. 789. Offa, king of Mercia, to Wærmund, bishop, and the church at Rochester; grant of 1 sulung (aratrum) at Bromhey in Frindsbury, Kent. , Rochester
    • S 131. A.D. 789 (Chelsea, Middx). Offa, king of Mercia, to Wærmund, bishop; grant of land at Rochester. , Rochester
    • S 132. A.D. 790 for ? 795 (London). Offa, king of the English, to Æthelheard, archbishop of Canterbury; grant of 60 hides (tributaria) at Hayes and Yeading and 30 at Twickenham, Middx. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 133. A.D. 790 (Tamworth, Staffs., 12 April). Offa, king of Mercia, to the abbey of Saint-Denis; grant of privileges for land at London, and confirmation of land at Rotherfield, Hastings and Pevensey, Sussex. , Paris, Saint-Denis
    • S 134. A.D. 792 (Clofesho). Offa, king of Mercia, to the churches of Kent; confirmation and grant of privileges. , Canterbury, St Augustine's
    • S 135. A.D. 793. Offa, king of Mercia, to Crowland Abbey; grant of privileges. , Crowland
    • S 136. A.D. 793. Offa, king of Mercia, to the church of St Alban; grant of privileges and of 34 hides (mansiones) at Cassio, Herts., 6 at Heanhamstede (cf. Hamstead's House, St Stephens, Herts.) and 10 at Stanmore, Middx. , St Albans
    • S 136a. A.D. 793. Offa, king of Mercia, to St Albans Abbey; grant of privileges and of 34 hides at Cassio, Herts.; 12 at Winslow, Bucks.; 10 at Fenntune with the wood called Horowudu (Horwood, Bucks.), 5 at Ligtune (? Luton, Beds.), 3 at Scylfdune, 10 at Stanmore, Middx, and 6 at Heanhamstede (cf. Hamstead's House, St Stephens, Herts.). , St Albans
    • S 139. A.D. 793 x 796 (Clobeshoas). King Offa to Æthelmund, his minister; grant of 55 hides (cassati) at Westbury-on-Trym, Gloucs. , Worcester
    • S 146. A.D. 793 x 796. King Offa to (the church at) Worcester; grant of reversion of 60 hides (manentes) at Westbury-on-Trym and 10 (or 20) at Henbury, Gloucs., after the death of himself and his son Ecgfrith. , Worcester
    • S 137. A.D. 794 (Clofeshoas). Record of the restoration by Offa, king, to Heathored, bishop of Worcester, of 5 hides (manentes) at Aust (Cliff), Gloucs., seized by Bynna, the king's comes, the bishop having brought forward a charter of King Æthelbald to prove the bishopric's title. , Worcester
    • S 138. A.D. 795 for 792 (Æt Beranforda [? Barford, Warwicks.], 4 May). Offa, king of Mercia, to St Albans church; grant of 30 hides (manentes), consisting of 12 at Winslow, Bucks.; 3 at Scelfdune sive Baldiningcotum; 10 at Scuccan hlaw vel Fenntun (cf. Warren Farm in Horwood, Bucks.) with the wood called Horowudu (Horwood, Bucks.); and 5 at Lygetune (? Luton, Beds., or Leyton, Essex). , St Albans
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    Ecgfrith (of Mercia) 796 (4)

    • S 148. A.D. 796 (Bath, Somerset). Ecgfrith, king of Mercia, to Æthelmund, his princeps; grant of 3 hides (cassati) at Huntena tun. , Worcester
    • S 149. A.D. 796 Ecgfrith, king of Mercia, to Cuthbert, abbot, and the brethren of Malmesbury Abbey; restitution of 35 hides (manentes) at Purton, Wilts., previously seized by King Offa, in return for 2000 silver solidi. , Malmesbury
    • S 150. A.D. 796 (Chelsea, Middx). Ecgfrith, king of Mercia, to St Albans Abbey; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Turville, Bucks. , St Albans
    • S 151. A.D. 796 (Chelsea, Middx). Ecgfrith, king of Mercia, to Willegoda, abbot, and St Albans Abbey; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Pinnelesfeld (Pinesfield Farm in Rickmansworth, Herts.). , St Albans
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    Cenwulf (of Mercia) 796-821 (34)

    • S 152. A.D. 797 (Glastonbury). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Cynehelm and his successors; confirmation of the freedom of Glastonbury Abbey, previously granted by King Ecgfrith. , Glastonbury
    • S 153. A.D. 798. (a) Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Oswulf, his dux and minister; grant of land at Hremping wiic, also known as Hafingseota, south of the river Limen, Kent, in exchange for land at Bobingseata. (b) Oswulf grants the land to Lyminge minster. , Canterbury, Christ Church (ex Lyminge)
    • S 185. A.D. 798 x 821, probably 814. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Deneberht, bishop, and his familia at Worcester; grant of the reversion of 30 hides (tributarii) at Fladbury, Worcs., after his own death. , Worcester
    • S 154. A.D. 799 (? for 802) (Coleshill, Warwicks.). King Coenwulf to Balthun, abbot; grant of 30 hides (manentes) belonging to Kempsey minster, Worcs., in exchange for 12 hides at Harvington, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 155. A.D. 799 (Tamworth, Staffs.). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Christ Church, Canterbury; restoration of 30 sulungs (aratra) at Charing, 10 at Seleberhtes cert or Bryning lond (Chart) and 4 at Humbinglond in Barham, Kent, previously seized and redistributed by King Offa. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 156. A.D. 799 (17 July). King Coenwulf and his wife Cynegyth to Christ Church, Canterbury; grant of 4 sulungs (aratra) at Giddinge and Wootton, Kent. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 157. A.D. 801. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, and Cuthred, king of Kent, to Swithhun, minister; grant of 3 sulungs (aratra) at Bromhey in Frindsbury, Kent, one sulung at Æthilwlfing lond, a fishery on the Thames called Fiscnæs, and swine-pastures in Cæstersæta walda, with confirmation by Cuthred (2nd day of Easter, Canterbury) and note of bequest of the land by Swithhun to St Andrew's, Rochester. , Rochester
    • S 158. A.D. 801 (Chelsea, Middx). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Bishop Wehthun and the church at Selsey; confirmation of 25 (hides) at Denton, Sussex. , Selsey
    • S 159. A.D. 804. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, and Cuthred, king of Kent, to [Eanberht], their kinsman; grant of 20 sulungs (aratra) at West Lenham, Kent, with thirteen swine-pastures in the Weald. , Canterbury, St Augustine's
    • S 160. A.D. 804. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, and Cuthred, king of Kent, to Selethryth, abbess, and her familia at Lyminge; grant of land in Canterbury to serve as a refuge. , Canterbury, Christ Church (ex Lyminge)
    • S 161. A.D. 805 (Acleah). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, and Cuthred, king of Kent, to Wulfhard, priest; grant of 2 hides (manentes), equivalent to one sulung, at Swarling, Kent, and one 'yokelet' (an geocled) at Ecgheanng lond. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 162. A.D. 806. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Crowland Abbey; grant of privileges and confirmation of grant of alms in Bucknall, Hallington, Langtoft, Baston and Rippingale, Lincs. , Crowland
    • S 163. A.D. 808 (Tamworth, Staffs., Easter Day, 16 April). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Eadwulf, minister; grant of 1.5 sulungs (aratra) at Cooling, Kent. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 164. A.D. 809 (Croydon, Staffs.). Coenwulf, king of Mercia and Kent, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 7 sulungs (aratra) at Barham, Kent, in return for 30 pounds. Confirmed at Canterbury in A.D. 810. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 165. A.D. 811. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Beornmod, bishop; grant of 3 sulungs (aratra) to the south of Rochester (at Borstal), Kent, with appurtenant swine-pastures in the Weald. , Rochester
    • S 166. A.D. 811. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Rethun, abbot of Abingdon; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Longworth, Berks, and 18 hides at Aclea, Northtuna and Punningstoce, with the restitution of 15 hides at Sunningwell, 10 hides at Eaton, 10 hides at Sandforda (probably Dry Sandford), 30 hides at Denchworth and Goosey, land at Culham, 10 hides at Ginge and 10 at Leckhampstead (all Berks, except Culham, Oxon.), in return for 120 pounds and 100 hides (mansiones). , Abingdon
    • S 167. A.D. 811 (9 November). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, founds Winchcombe Abbey. , Winchcombe
    • S 168. A.D. 811 (London, 1 August). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 2 sulungs (aratra) at Appincg lond in Rainham, 2 sulungs at Suithhunincg lond at Graveney near Faversham, and 2.5 hagae in Canterbury, all in Kent, in return for 126 mancuses. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 169. A.D. 812. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 1 sulung (aratrum) at Graveney and a 'yokelet' (ioclet) at Caseborne (lost) in Cheriton, Kent, in exchange for 1 sulung (equivalent to 2 manentes) at Swarling, Kent, and a 'yokelet' at Ecgheang lond. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 170. A.D. 812 (London, 31 October). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 20 iugera at Ibentea in the Faversham district and a further 2 in the same area. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 171. A.D. 814 (Tamworth, Staffs.). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Deneberht, bishop, and his familia at Worcester; grant of 8 hides (manentes) at Sture, in exchange for 12 hides at Guiting, Gloucs. , Worcester
    • S 172. A.D. 814 = 813 (Tamworth, Staffs., 26 December). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Deneberht, bishop, and his familia at Worcester; remission of renders due from Worcester and its dependent minsters, in exchange for the minster at Twyning, Gloucs., assessed at 3 hides (manentes), and 10 hides west of the Severn. , Worcester
    • S 173. A.D. 814. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Swithnoth, his comes; grant of 1 sulung (aratrum) near Chart Sutton, Kent, with swine-pastures. , Worcester
    • S 174. A.D. 814 = 813 (26 December). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to the church of Worcester; grant of 1 hide (cassata) at Dunhampstead in Himbleton, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 175. A.D. 814. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 10 sulungs (aratra) at Bexley, Kent, with swine-pastures. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 176. A.D. 814. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 30 iugera at Bingley's Island, Canterbury. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 177. A.D. 814 (Bearwe, 25 November). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of one sulung (aratrum) at Cynincges cua lond, Kent (? Kingsland (lost) in Faversham hundred), in return for 7 pounds of gold and silver. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 178. A.D. 815 (Wychbold, Worcs., 19 March). Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 1 hide (manens) at Seleberhting lond in the district of Faversham, Kent, in return for a ring of 23 mancuses. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 179. A.D. 816. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Deneberht, bishop, and his clergy at Worcester; grant of privileges for land at Hallow, Spetchley, Himbleton, Ravenshill in Tibberton, Worcs.; Lapworth, Warwicks.; and at Oddingley and Chaddesley Corbett, Worcs. Bounds of Hallow inserted. , Worcester
    • S 180. A.D. 816. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Deneberht, bishop, and his clergy at Worcester; grant of privileges for land at Whittington, Spetchley and Tolladine in North Claines, for 30 hides (manentes) at Weogorena-leage (Hallow), and for 25 hides at Chaddesley Corbett, Worcs., in return for 14 hides at Sture. , Worcester
    • S 181. A.D. 817. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Deneberht, bishop, and his cathedral clergy at Worcester; grant of privileges for land at Salwarpe, Hampton Lovett, Beolne (Bell Hall in Belbroughton), Broughton and Fairfield in Belbroughton, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 182. A.D. 817. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Deneberht, bishop, and the church of Worcester; grant of 3 hides (mansiones) at Sluhforda on the west bank of the Stour, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 183. A.D. 821. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Abingdon Abbey; grant of privileges for land at Culham, Oxon.; Kennington, Hinksey, Cumnor, Earmundelæh (cf. Bessels Leigh), Eaton, Sunningwell, Dry Sandford, Wootton, Ginge, Denchworth, Charney (Bassett), Goosey, Fernham, Watchfield, Shrivenham, Bourton, Leckhampstead, Boxford, Welford and Wickham in Welford, Berks., with woodland at Speen, Poughley (in Chaddleworth), Trindlæh (lost), and Easton (in Welford), Berks. , Abingdon
    • S 184. A.D. 821. Coenwulf, king of Mercia, to Abingdon Abbey; grant of 15 hides (mansae) at Culham, Oxon., with pasture at Otney (near Sutton Courtenay), Berks. , Abingdon
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    Ceolwulf (of Mercia) 821-823 (2)

    • S 186. A.D. 822 (Bydictun, 17 September). Ceolwulf, king of Mercia and Kent, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 5 sulungs (aratra) at Mylentun, near Kemsing, Kent, in return for a gold ring worth 75 mancuses. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 187. A.D. 823 (Werburgingwic, 26 May). Ceolwulf, king of Mercia and Kent, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of land in Canterbury, in return for a gold and silver vessel of 5.5 pounds. , Canterbury, Christ Church
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    Wiglaf (of Mercia) 827-840 (3)

    • S 188. A.D. 831 (Wychbold, Worcs.). Wiglaf, king of Mercia, to Wulfred, archbishop; grant of 5 hides (cassati) at Botwell in Hayes, Middx. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 189. A.D. 833. Wiglaf, king of Mercia, to Siward, abbot of Crowland, and the abbey of Crowland; confirmation and grant of privileges and of land at Bucknall, Hallington, Gernthorp, Langtoft, Deeping, Baston, Rippingale, Lincs.; Sutton, Stapleton, Leics., Badby, Northants.; Holbeach, Whaplode, Spalding, Drayton, Lincs.; Glapthorn, Peakirk, Northants.; Laythorpe, Kirkby, Lincs.; Standon, Herts.; and at Addington, Northants. , Crowland
    • S 190. A.D. 836 (Croft, Leics.). Wiglaf, king of Mercia, to the minster at Hanbury, Worcs.; grant of privileges in return for the surrender to the king of 20 hides at Iddeshale (? Idsall, Salop.), land at Hæccaham (? Hanbury, Worcs.), 10 hides at Felda by Weoduman (? in Beanhall in Feckenham, Worcs.), and in return for the grant of 10 hides at Crowle, Worcs., to Mucel (ealdorman), son of Esne, and a gift of 600 shillings in gold to Ealdorman Sigered. , Worcester
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    Berhtwulf (of Mercia) 840-?852 (24)

    • S 191. A.D. 840 for c. 844 x 852. Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to the church of St Mary, Evesham; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Quinton, Warwicks.; 2 at Pebworth, Worcs.; and 5 at Mappleborough in Studley, Warwicks. , Evesham
    • S 192. A.D. 840 (Tamworth, Staffs., Easter; Wellesbourne, Warwicks.). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Heahberht, bishop of Worcester; restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs., in return for gifts of treasure and horses to the king and queen. , Worcester
    • S 203. A.D. 840 x 852. Berhtwulf, king of the Mercians, to St Mary's, Evesham; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Willersey, Gloucs. , Evesham
    • S 205. A.D. 840 x 848. Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Heahberht, bishop, and his familia at Worcester; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Crowle, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 193. A.D. 841 = 840 (Tamworth, Staffs., 25 Dec.). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Eanmund, abbot of Bredon (? Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics., or Bredon, Worcs.), and his community: grant of privileges, in return for 120 mancuses of pure gold and liturgical obligations. , Worcester (ex Bredon, Worcs., or Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics.)
    • S 194. A.D. 841 (Tamworth, Staffs.). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Heahberht, bishop; grant of privileges for 6 hides (cassati) at Daylesford, Gloucs., in return for 3 pounds of silver. , Worcester
    • S 195. A.D. 841 = 840 (Tamworth, Staffs., 25 Dec.). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Heahberht, bishop, for the monks of St Mary's, Worcester; grant of one hide (mansa) at Mitton in Bredon, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 196. A.D. 841 = 840 (Cropthorne, Worcs., with confirmation at Tamworth, Staffs., 25 Dec.). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Heahberht, bishop; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Wychwood, Oxon., in return for 31 mancuses. , Worcester
    • S 197. A.D. 844 for 848 (Repton, Derbys.). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Abbot Eanmund and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics.; grant of privileges, in return for a gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht, princeps. , Peterborough (ex Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics.)
    • S 204. A.D. 844 x 845. Berhtwulf, king (of Mercia), to Forthred, his thegn; grant of 9 hides at Wotton Underwood, Bucks., in return for 30 mancuses and 900 shillings. , Canterbury, Christ Church
    • S 198. A.D. 845 = 844 (Tamworth, Staffs., Christmas). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Heahberht, abbot, and his familia in Worcester; grant of exemption for the minster of Ufera Stretford (Stratford upon Avon, Warwicks.), assessed at 20 hides (manentes), in return for 10 pounds of silver. , Worcester
    • S 199. A.D. 849 (Tamworth, Staffs.). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Egbert, his minister; lease, for 5 lives, of 5 hides at Cofton Hackett, Worcs., granted to the king in S 1272. , Worcester
    • S 200. A.D. 851. Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Siward, abbot of Crowland and the abbey; confirmation of marshes at Crowland, Spalding and elsewhere, and of land at Langtoft, Deeping, Thetford, Baston, Rippingale, Whaplode, Holbeach, Pinchbeck, Spalding, Sutterton, Algarkirk, Drayton, Lincs.; Glapthorn, Peakirk, Northants.; Kirkby, Lincs.; Standon, Herts.; Addington, Northants.; Bucknall, Hallington, and at Germuthorp, Lincs. , Crowland
    • S 201. A.D. 851. Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to St Mary's church, Worcester; grant of 3 hides (cassati) at Grimley, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 202. A.D. 852 for 842 (Escantun). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Ælfheah, princeps; grant of 12 hides (cassati) at Calmesden (or by the River Churn and at Calmesden), Gloucs. , Abingdon
    • S 206. A.D. 855 (Oswaldesdun). Burgred, king of Mercia, to Alhhun, bishop, and his familia at Worcester; grant of privileges for 10 hides (manentes) at Ablington by the River Coln, Gloucs.; for 8 hides (cassati) at Poulton, Wilts.; for 6 hides (cassati) at Barnsley, Gloucs.; for 5 hides (manentes) at Eisey, Wilts.; and for 3 hides (manentes) at Bentley, Worcs.; in return for two bradiolae weighing 45 (or 48) mancuses. , Worcester
    • S 207. A.D. 855 (Tamworth, Staffs.). Burgred, king of Mercia, to Alhhun (or Alhwine), bishop of Worcester; grant of privileges for the minster at Blockley, Gloucs., in return for 300 silver shillings. , Worcester
    • S 208. A.D. 857 (Tamworth, Staffs., Easter). Burgred, king of Mercia, to Alhhun, bishop (of Worcester); grant of land at Ceolmundingchaga in London. , Worcester
    • S 209. A.D. 862 (Wellesbourne, Warwicks.). Burgred, king of Mercia, to the church of St Peter, Gloucester; confirmation of privileges. , Gloucester
    • S 210. A.D. 864 (Bath, Somerset, 25 July). Burgred, king of Mercia, and Æthelswith, his queen, to Alhhun, bishop; grant of 5 hides (cassati) at (Water) Eaton, Oxon., in return for precious objects worth 400 shillings and 100 sicli, with provision for an annual render of 30 shillings to be paid to the church at Eynsham, Oxon. , Worcester
    • S 211. A.D. 866. Burgred, king of Mercia, to Worcester monastery; grant of 2 hides (manentes) at Seckley in Upper Arley, also called Wolverley, Worcs. , Worcester
    • S 212. A.D. 866. Burgred, king of Mercia, to Wulferd; grant of 2 hides (manentes) at Seckley in Upper Arley, belonging to Wolverley, Worcs., in return for 5 hides on a single-lifetime lease, 400 silver sicli and various other items. , Worcester
    • S 213. A.D. 868. Burgred, king of Mercia, to Crowland Abbey; confirmation of privileges and land etc. at Crowland, Spalding, Pinchbeck, Whaplode, Sutterton, Algarkirk, Drayton, Deeping, Langtoft, Baston, Thetford, Rippingale, Lincs.; Sutton, Leics.; Badby, Northants.; Bucknall, Hallington, Lincs.; Gerunthrop ; Glapthorn, Peakirk, Northants.; Laythorpe, Kirkby, Lincs.; Addington, Northants.; Standon, Herts.; Thurning, Northants. (formerly Hunts.). , Crowland
    • S 214. A.D. 869. Burgred, king of Mercia, and Æthelswith, queen, to Wulflaf; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Upthrop, in return for 50 mancuses of gold. The estate is to descend in the male line. , Canterbury, Christ Church
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    Ceolwulf II (of Mercia) 874-?879 (2)

    • S 215. A.D. 875. Ceolwulf (II), king of Mercia, to Wærferth, bishop of Worcester; grant to the diocese of exemption from the burden of feeding the king's horses and their servants, in return for liturgical services. The bishop grants to the king a four-life lease of 6 hides (manentes) at Daylesford, Gloucs., with reversion to Worcester, in return for 60 mancuses of gold. , Worcester
    • S 216. A.D. 875. Ceolwulf (II), king of Mercia, to St Mary's minster, Worcester; grant of 6 hides (cassati) at Overbury, Worcs., with villulae at Conderton and Pendock, Worcs. Bounds of Overbury. , Worcester
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    Ealdorman Æthelred (of Mercia) c.880-911 (7)

    • S 217. A.D. 880 for 887. Æthelred, dux et patricius of Mercia, to the bishopric of Worcester; grant of 6 hides (mansiones) at Brightwell Baldwin and 8 at Watlington, Oxon., to pertain to the church at Readanoran (i.e. Pyrton, Oxon). With a list, in English, of six serfs formerly belonging to the royal vill at Bensington, Oxon. , Worcester
    • S 218. A.D. 883. (a) Æthelred, ealdorman of Mercia, with the consent of King Alfred and the whole Mercian witan, to Berkeley Abbey; grant of privileges in exchange for 12 hides at Stoke Bishop, Gloucs., and 30 gold mancuses. (b) Æthelred, ealdorman, to Cynulf, son of Ceoluht; lease, for three lives, of the land at Stoke Bishop, with reversion to the bishopric of Worcester. Latin and English with English bounds. , Worcester
    • S 222. A.D. 883 x 911. Æthelred, dux Merciorum, to Cuthulf, minister; renewal of the grant by King Burgred of 10 hides (manentes) at Marlcliff in Cleeve Prior, Worcs., the ancient landbook having been carried off by 'pagans' (Vikings); with a note that the beneficiary later granted the land to the church of Worcester. , Worcester
    • S 219. A.D. 884 (Hrisbyri, ? Princes Risborough, Bucks.). Æthelred, lord of the Mercians, to Æthelwulf; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Himbleton, Worcs., with appurtenant salt-workings etc. , Worcester
    • S 223. A.D. 884 x 901. Æthelred, ealdorman, and Æthelflæd, to the church of St Peter, Worcester; grant of rights at Worcester. , Worcester
    • S 220. A.D. 888 (Droitwich, Worcs.). Æthelred, procurator of Mercia, to Wulfgar, minister; grant of 15 hides (manentes) at Walden, Herts. , St Albans
    • S 221. A.D. 901 (Shrewsbury). Æthelred and Æthelflæd, rulers of Mercia, to the community of the church of Much Wenlock; grant of 10 hides (cassatae) at Stanton Long and 3 hides (manentes) at Caughley in Barrow, Salop., in exchange for 3 hides (manentes) at Easthope and 5 at Patton, Salop. They also grant a gold chalice weighing 30 mancuses in honour of Abbess Mildburg. , Much Wenlock
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    Æthelflæd (of Mercia) 911-918 (2)

    • S 224. A.D. 800 for ? 914. Æthelflæd, lady of the Mercians, to Ealhhelm; grant of 2 hides (manentes) at Stantun (? Stanton by Newhall, Derbys.), in return for 60 swine and 300 solidi. , Burton
    • S 225. A.D. 878 for 915 (Weardburg, 16 Sept.). Æthelflæd, ruler of the Mercians, to Eadric, minister; grant of permission to acquire 10 hides (manentes) at Farnborough (Warwicks. or Berks.), bought from Wulflaf. The orginal landbook, granted by King Offa to Bynna, Wulflaf's great-great-grandfather (abavus), had been destroyed in a fire. , Abingdon
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    Edward (of Mercia) (1)

    • S 226. Edward, king of Mercia, to the church of St Mary, Cronuchamme (Evesham); grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Lench, Worcs. , Evesham