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Aalardin, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He married Guigenor, grand-niece of Arthur.

Aaron, with Julius, martyred at Caerleon by Maximianus Herculius in c300.

Aballac, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Aballeus, in Arthurian legend: A knight, defeated by Tor.

Abander, in Arthurian legend: Father of Regian.

Abba, a witness at Clovesho in 716.

Abba, a reeve at Eastry in Kent in c835. Brother of Alchhere. He married Heregyth.

Abba, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c835.

Abba, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Abba, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Appleton in Freebridge Hundred.

Abbana, a witness in Kent in c605.

Abbenus (Aben), an Irish monk. He was given land at Abingdon in Berks on which to found a monastery.

Abbo, a monk of Fleury. Between c986-988 he came to the monastery at Ramsey in Hunts to teach French customs. He wrote a life of the martyred king Edmund of East Anglia.

Abbud, a priest at Sherborne in c904.

Abel, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c959.

Abenel (Abonel), a moneyer of of king Alfred and of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Abenel, a moneyer, at Hertford and Maldon, of kings Athelstan and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Abet, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a furlong at Ruston in Witheridge Hundred.

Abitus, named on a grey-ware jar fragment found at Canterbury. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.170.

Ablamer of the Marsh, in Arthurian legend: A knight, defeated by Gawaine.

Abo, an ealdorman in Mercia. A witness of the first charter of Peterborough in 664.

Abo, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a virgate at Great Offley in Hitchin Hundred of king Harold.

Abrucius, named on part of a dedication slab found near Dunbarton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2164.

Abuccus, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Gwynedd. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.1.

Abucinus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB469.

Abunel, a witness at Malmesbury in 901.

Abunet, a slave in Devon. In c956 he was freed at Exeter by the sacrist Aelfnoth, on the orders of king Eadwig.

Abvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Acca, daughter of king Aelle of Deira and sister of king Edwin and Hereric. She married king Aethelfrith of Northumbria. Early 7th century.

Acca, possibly a son of king Aethelfrith of Northumbria. Mid 7th century.

Acca (St.), bishop of Hexham 709-731, after Wilfrid. A skilled singer. He studied with Bosa; travelled with Wilfrid to Rome. He was deposed in 731, and died in c738. His body was moved by the priest Alfred in mid 11th century.

Acca, bishop of Hereford c761, after Podda.

Acca, a Kentish noble. A witness of documents at Canterbury in 858. Father of Eadwold who was killed at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Acca Hardy, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Accolon, in Arthurian legend: A lover of Morgan le Fay. Cousin of Manassen. He was killed by Arthur.

Acha, a priest, probably at Gloucester, in 883.

Achard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Acheflour, in Arthurian legend: Mother of Perceval.

Achi see Aki

Achilles, in Athurian legend: A king of Iceland. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Acil, in Arthurian legend: King of Denmark. He submitted to Arthur.

Acona, a singer. With Eddius he was brought from Kent to Northumbria by bishop Wilfrid. Late 7th century.

Acoriondes of Athens, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Aculf, a landholder at Sedgefield in Durham in c901. He held land of bishop Cutheard of Lindisfarne.

Aculf, a moneyer of king Eric in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Aculf, a slave in Durham. He was given to Geatflaed by Cwaespatric, and was later freed. Late 10th century.

Aculf, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held twenty-six acres at Burston in Diss Hundred.

Aculf, a thegn and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Thelnetham and Ixworth Thorpe.

Acwulf see Aculf

Ad... see also Ead...

Ada, father of Herulf. A landholder near Peterborough in c983.

Ada, a moneyer, at Cambridge and Huntingdon, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Adal... see also Aethel...

Adalbert, a missionary in Frisia in c740. He was of the royal line of Northumbria. (DCB)

Adalbert, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Adam White-goose, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Adamnan, a monk at Coldingham in Yorks in c679. A Scot. He reported to the abbess Aebbe a vision of the burning, due to wickedness, of her monastery.

Adamnan (St.), abbot of Iona 679-704, after Failbhe. He visited king Aldfrith of Northumbria during his abbacy. He wrote a book on Holy Places and a life of St Columba.

Adauctius Pudens, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1512.

ADDA, king of Bernicia 562-570 (or 560-567), after Clappa. Eldest son of king Ida of Bernicia.

Adda, a priest, brother of Utta. With Cedd, Diuma and Betti, he converted the Middle Angles in c653.

Adda, a witness of documents at Canterbury in c860.

Addaon, son of Taliesin. Late 6th century.

Addedomarus, a king of the Trinovantes in c15 BC. Son of Mandubracius, prince of the Trinovantes, who joined Caesar in 54 BC. Father of Dubnovellaunus.

Addi, a gesith or comes. His serving-lad was miraculously cured by John of Beverley. He held land at Cherry Burton in Yorks. Early 8th century.

Addonwy, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Adelaide, daughter of duke William of Normandy. She was supposed to have been betrothed to earl Harold of Wessex. Mid 11th century.

Adelard, an atheling. He is named in a dubious charter dated c725 as having given land to the monastery at Glastonbury. This is probably Aethelheard.

Adelard, a monk at St.Peters in Ghent. He wrote a Vita Dunstani at the request of archbishop Aelfheah in c1008.

Adelard, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Adelard of Liége, a teacher. Master of Waltham in c1060.

Adelaver (Athelaver), a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Adelbert, a moneyer, at York, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Adelbriht (Aethelwald), a Danish king in East Anglia. He married Orwain, sister of king Edelsie. In the legend of Haveloc, probably 5th century.

Adelgar, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Adelman, a chaplain at Wilton. He was imprisoned by the reeve Aethelwine. Mid 11th century.

Adelo, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held half a carucate at Skellow in West Riding.

Adelphius (Adelfius), a bishop, possibly of Lincoln or Caerleon. A delegate to the council of Arles in 314. d05. d13. m78a. m106.

Adelwlrd, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Adel... see also Aethel...

Aden, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aderstan, a thegn of king Athelstan in Somerset in 937.

Adestan see Athelstan

Adhan, in Arthurian legend: The mother of Merlin.

Adhelm, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Adil... see Aethel...

Adiutor, named on a red-ware jug fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.171.

Adiutor, named on grey dish fragments found at Castleford, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.172.

Adlsing, a descendant of king Oswy of Northumbria. Mid 8th century.

Adlgun, a slave in Cornwall. In c946 she was freed by king Edmund at St.Petroc's.

Adlune, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Adminius (Amminius), son of Cunobelinus, and brother of Togodumnus and Caratacus. He was exiled by his father, and fled to Caligula in Rome in c41.

Adolf, a landholder in 1066. He held four hides in Somerset, and two hides in Dorset.

Adolf, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides at Binley in Stoneleigh Hundred.

Adomnan see Adamnan

Adoyre, a witness of the manumission of slaves at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c946.

Adrian see Hadrian

Adradus, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Adragain, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Adric, a comes or vassal in Wilts of king Edmund of Wessex in 941.

Adsceorl, a festerman of archbishop Aelfric of York in c1023.

Adtherp, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Adulf (St.), son of Eafi. See Eadwulf

Adulf, bishop of Mayo. see Ealdwulf.

Adulf, count of Boulogne. He led the embassy from Hugh Capet, king of France, to king Athelstan to ask for the hand of the king's sister Ealhhild in c926.

Adulf, a man of king Edmund in Wilts in 940. He held land at Liddington.

Adulf, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Bickerton in Winstree Hundred.

Aduluald, a sub-king. see Aethelwald

Aebbe (St.), daughter of king Aethelfrith of Bernicia, and sister of Oswald and Oswy. Abbess of Coldingham in Northumbria in 671. She invited Cuthbert to preach at her monastery. She died in 683.

Aebbe, abbess of Thanet between 678 and 697. She was given land in Thanet and at Sturry in Kent by the kings of Kent. This is probably Eafe (Domna Eafe or Domneva), daughter of Eormenred.

Aebbe, wife of the reeve Osfrith who was the gaoler of bishop Wilfrid. She was cured of palsy by Wilfrid. She became an abbess. Late 7th century.

Aebbe, wife of Dynna and mother of Leoba. A kinswoman of Boniface. Early 8th century.

Aebbe (St.), abbess of Coldingham in Northumbria in 870. She cut off her own nose to discourage the raping Danes. The name is probably incorrectly used from Aebbe of 671.

Aebbe the Frisian. He was killed in the battle in the estuary of the river Itchen in 896.

Aebutius Thales, Lucius, son of Titus. A leather worker. Named on a slipper found at Chesterholm. Early 2nd century. RIB2445.4.

Aebutius, a centurion. Named on a hammer found in Strathclyde. Roman, unknown date. RIB2428.1.

Aecca, bishop of Dunwich c685, appointed, with Beaduwine of Elmham, because of the illness of Bisi.

Aed... see also Aeth...

Aedan see Aidan

Aeddan, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Aedde, a singing master. see Eddius Stephanus

Aedi, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Wilford.

Aedibrith see Aethelbert

Aeding, a landholder in Cambs. She sold an estate at Wilburton to the abbey at Ely. Late 10th century.

Aedinwine, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Aedlein, in Arthurian legend: Son of Cledauk. A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Aefed, wife of Aelfwine, a nephew in Worcs of archbishop Oswald of York. Late 10th century.

Aeffa, a serf of Brihtric. He was freed at Coryton in Devon in c970.

Aeffa, father of Aelfgar who was a messenger from king Aethelred to Athelstan in c1015.

Aeffe, wife of the thegn, later ealdorman, Wulfgar Leofa in Wilts. Mid 10th century.

Aeffe, wife of Aelfhelm Polga. She inherited estates in Essex and Cambs from him. Late 10th century.

Aeffe, a slave at Coleshill in Berks. She was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Aefic, a seneschal, of the athelings, in c990.

Aefic, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aefic, a king's high-reeve killed by ealdorman Leofsige of Essex in 1002. His brother was probably the Eadwig killed at the battle of Ringmere in 1010.

Aefic, a monk in Notts in c1021. He held land at Newnham.

Aefic (Avicius), prior of Evesham. Confessor of earl Leofric of Mercia. Brother of Wulfsige. He died in 1037.

Aefic, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aefic, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate and five bovates at Oxhay, Ash and Hollington.

Aefic, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held six hides at Catworth.

Aefic, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two hides at Wishford in Branch Hundred.

Aefod, a landholder at Pendock in Worcs. Late 10th century.

Aegel... see Aethel...

Aegelaf, a Danish earl. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Cnut in 1023.

Aegenulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London and Stafford. Late 10th century.

Aegwine, a reeve of queen Aethelflaed in 950.

Aeignulf, port-reeve at Exeter in c1050.

Aeilmund see Aethelmund

Ael... see also Aelf..., Aethel...

Aelcus, in Arthurian legend: King of Iceland. He submitted to Arthur. Father of Escol.

Aeld... see Eald...

Aeldiet see Ealdgyth

Aeleva, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a furlong at Bradford in Black Torrington Hundred.

Aeleva, landholders in Northants in 1066. Women of this name held two hides and three virgates at Cold Ashby and Stoneton.

Aeleva, a prominent landholder in Wilts in 1066. She held thirty hides at East Knoyle in Mere Hundred.

Aeleva, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. She held half a hide at Selly Oak in Came Hundred.

Aeleva see also Aelfeva, Aelfgifu

Aelf (Oelf), brother of Aelfwine and son of king Aelfwold I of Northumbria. The brothers were treacherously taken from York and killed on the orders of king Aethelred I of Northumbria in 793.

Aelf... see also Aethel...

Aelfbert, abbot of a monastery called Cornu Vallis (Valehorn), probably near the Humber. Abbot Ceolfrith stayed there during his final pilgrimage in 716.

Aelfbold of Thetford, a burgess. He sold a chasuble of purpura to the monastery at Ely. Probably mid 11th century.

Aelfcetel see Aelfketel

Aelfege, a thegn of Devon. Father of Brihtric, who was killed in the purge by king Cnut in 1017.

Aelfege, a moneyer, at Rochester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aelfege see also Aelfheah

Aelfeth, an embroiderer in gold in 1066. She was given two and a half hides at Oakley in Ixhill Hundred by the vice-comes Godric for tuition of his daughter in embroidery.

Aelferth, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aelfeva, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfeva of Cricklade, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfeva, wife of earl Aelfgar. see Aelfgifu

Aelfeva, a landholder in Beds in 1066. She held three virgates at Holme in Biggleswade Hundred.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held thirty hides at Basildon and Aston Upthorpe in Berks, and five hides at Wolverton and Finley in Hants. She was possibly a sister or concubine of king Harold.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. She held half a hide at Raphael in Fawton Hundred.

Aelfeva, landholders in Devon in 1066. Women of this name held three hides at Churchstanton and ten estates amounting to five hides.

Aelfeva Thief, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a virgate at Iddesleigh in Shebbear Hundred.

Aelfeva, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Women of this name held four hides and three virgates at Stourton Candle and Lyme Regis.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held half a hide at Parndon in Harlow Hundred.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held a hide at Mashbury in Dunmow Hundred.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. She held half a hide at Rowden in Plegelgate Hundred.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Kent in 1066. She held two sulungs at Aldington in Eyehorne Hundred.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. She held a carucate at Haugham in South Riding.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. She held estates at Gayton, Grimston and Feltwell.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. She held ten hides at Ambrosden.

Aelfeva, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Two women of this name held seven hides at Horton, Uffington and Wem.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held a manor at Wellington.

Aelfeva, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Women of this name held three carucates at Brandeston, and small estates at Thorington and Walton.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. She held a hide and a virgate at Waldron in Shiplake Hundred.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Warks in 1066. She held thre hides and a virgate at Clopton and Ardens Grafton.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. She held two hides at West Tytherton in Chippenham Hundred.

Aelfeva, a nun and landholder in Worcs in 1066. She held a hide at Cudley in Oswaldslow.

Aelfeva, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. She held two hides at Sheriffs Lench in Doddingtree Hundred.

Aelfeva see also Aeleva, Aelfgifu

Aelfflaed, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name with this name in charters and documents.

Aelfflaed (St.), second abbess of Whitby, after Hilda. Daughter of king Oswy of Northumbria and Eanflaed. In 655, she was given at the age of one into the monastery at Hartlepool in thanks for victory over Penda in the battle at river Winwaed. She died in 713.

Aelfflaed, daughter of king Offa of Mercia and Cynethryth. She married king Aethelred I of Northumbria in 792.

Aelfflaed, with her sister Walenburch held land at Woolland in Dorset in 833. Her sister Beornwyn held land at Dartington in Devon.

Aelfflaed, daughter of king Ceolwulf I of Mercia. She married Wigmund, son of king Wiglaf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Aelfflaed, possibly a kinswoman of king Alfred at the monastery at Damerham. Late 9th century.

Aelfflaed, daughter of ealdorman Aelfhelm. First (or second) wife of king Edward the Elder and mother of Aelfweard and Aelfflaed. Early 10th century.

Aelfflaed, daughter of king Edward the Elder and Aelfflaed. She became a nun, possibly at Glastonbury in 929. She was buried at Romsey in Hants.

Aelfflaed of Climsland, a serf. She was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Aelfflaed, daughter of ealdorman Aelfgar of Essex and sister of Aethelflaed of Damerham. She married ealdorman Brihtnoth of Essex. She held extensive estates in Essex and Anglia. Late 10th century.

Aelfflaed, daughter of king Edgar and sister of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aelfflaed, offestre, possibly nurse, of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. She inherited five mancuses of pennies from Aelfwold in c1012.

Aelfflaed of Stoke Climsland. A slave freed in Cornwall in c1050.

Aelfflaed, daughter of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. She inherited land at Haughley in Suffolk from her mother. Mid 11th century.

Aelfflaed, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Beds in 1066. She held two hides at Bolnhurst in Stodden Hundred.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. She held a hide at Croydon in Armingford Hundred.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a virgate at Dockworthy in North Tawton Hundred.

Aelfflaed, a burgess at Colchester in Essex in 1066.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held two hides at Wymondley in Broadwater Hundred.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. She held nine hides at Mansell Gamage and Ledicot.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. She held five carucates at Walsham and Massingham.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held eight and a half carucates at Stonham, Wickham and Willisham.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. She held two hides at Peckham.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Warks in 1066. She held two and a half hides at Fulbrook in Ferncombe Hundred.

Aelfflaed, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held half a carucate at Castley in West Riding.

Aelfflaed see also Aethelflaed

Aelffrith, abbot of Evesham, after Egbert. Early 9th century.

Aelffrith, kinsman of ealdorman Aethelmaer. He held land at Alfpuddle in Dorset in 987.

Aelffrith, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held half a hide at Moreton in the Marsh.

Aelfgar, an atheling. He was rejected by Frideswide at Oxford, and was blinded when he tried to take her. Early 8th century.

Aelfgar, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfgar the elder. He was named in a forged charter dated 806 as giving land to the monastery at Crowland.

Aelfgar of Repingale, a thegn, probably later comes. Son of Northlang. A landholder at Holbeach and Spalding in Lincs in 810.

Aelfgar (Algarus), son of Vorthangia. He held the manor of Baston in Lincs in c825.

Aelfgar the younger, ealdorman. Son of ealdorman Aelfgar. He fought alongside king Burgred of Mercia in 868 and at Kesteven in 870.

Aelfgar, possibly abbot of Westminster in 889, after Aelfwig II. (vch)

Aelfgar, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aelfgar, an earl in York under king Athelstan in c935. He twice ran from a battle, and retired to France in disgrace.

Aelfgar, a landholder at Camel in Somerset. Mid 10th century.

Aelfgar of Moulton. He held land at Brandon and Livermere in Suffolk. Mid 10th century.

Aelfgar, a thegn and miles. He held extensive estates in Essex and Anglia in c950.

Aelfgar, a thegn. A witness of documents in Kent in 957.

Aelfgar, a thegn in Wessex between 951 and 962. A propinquus and kinsman of king Edgar in Devon. Brother of Brihtferth.

Aelfgar, ealdorman of Essex, 946-958. Father of Aethelflaed who married king Edmund of Wessex and of Aelfflaed who married ealdorman Brihtnoth. He died in 962.

Aelfgar, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aelfgar, bishop of Ramsbury 970-976, after Oswulf.

Aelfgar, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Martyrin 976.

Aelfgar, a clerk at Worcester. He became a monk by 977.

Aelfgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Aylesbury, Lewes, London, Stamford, Tamworth and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Aelfgar, a clerk at Worcester between 966 and 969. He became a deacon between 969 and 981.

Aelfgar of Meopham, a witness of the will of Brihtric. Late 10th century.

Aelfgar, a miles and thegn in Berks between 955 and 982. He held land at Wokefield and Charlton.

Aelfgar, a thegn in Wilts in 988. He held five mansae at Wylye and five manentes at Ebbesbourne.

Aelfgar, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Aelfgar, son of Aelfhelm Polga. He inherited estates at Whepstead and Walton in Suffolk from his father. Late 10th century.

Aelfgar, a thegn and king's reeve in Wilts between 979 and 990. Son of ealdorman Aelfric of Hants. In 993, he was blinded by king Aethelred because of the treason of his father. He married Aelfgifu.

Aelfgar, a monk, probably at Ely. A witness of documents in c999.

Aelfgar, abbot of Evesham after Aelfric. c999-c1002.

Aelfgar, a prepositus of king Aethelred in 1007. He held eight mansae at Waltham St.Lawrence in Berks.

Aelfgar, a thegn. A witness of documents for monasteries at St.Albans, Burton and Oxford betwen 1002 and 1008.

Aelfgar, a king's reeve, probably in Hants, between c990 and 1008.

Aelfgar, father of Wulfgar. A kinsman of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. Early 11th century.

Aelfgar, a scribe of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. He inherited a pound of pennies from Aelfwold in c1012.

Aelfgar of Honiton, a thegn. He held land in Devon between 989 and 1014.

Aelfgar, son of Aeffa. He carried a message from king Aethelred to the atheling Athelstan in c1015.

Aelfgar Meaw, son of Aethelweard Meaw and Aelfgifu. He held land in Devon and Dorset. With Eadric Streona, he supported the Danes at the battle of Sherston in 1016.

Aelfgar, a thegn. Two men of this name witnessed an Exeter charter of king Cnut in 1018.

Aelfgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Barnstaple, Huntingdon, Southwark and Wareham. Early 11th century.

Aelfgar, son of Sired (Sigered). He stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Aelfgar, bishop of the East Angles at Elmham 1001-c1016. Known as the charitable bishop. In 998 he had a vision of the passing of archbishop Dunstan. He died on Christmas day in 1021.

Aelfgar, a monk at Christchurch Canterbury in 1038. He was sent as an emissary of archbishop Eadsige to king Harthcnut in the dispute over the land and income from Sandwich.

Aelfgar, a kinsman of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. He inherited land at Boreham in Essex from her. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgar, a priest at Bury St. Edmunds in 1040. A landholder at Playford in Suffolk.

Aelfgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Chester and London. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgar, father of Thurgar who witnessed documents at Canterbury in c1044.

Aelfgar, a homesteader at Harlow in Essex in 1045. He held of Thurstan of Wimbish.

Aelfgar of Minehead in Somerset, a nobilis. Brother of Ordgar of Devon and Esbeorn. A witness of documents at Burton and Sherborne between 1016 and 1049.

Aelfgar, a port-reeve at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgar, son of Aelfric. A witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgar, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfgar the herring monger, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfgar, earl of Mercia 1057-c1062, after his father Leofric. Earl of East Anglia in 1051. He was exiled in 1055, but returned with the aid of Griffith ap Llewelyn and sacked Hereford. Exiled again, he returned again with the aid of Griffith. He married Aelfgifu, and was father of Edwin, Morcar, Edith, Burchard and possibly Lucia.

Aelfgar, a landholder at Dunsby in Lincs in c1050.

Aelfgar, son of Godesbrand. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfgar, a comes, dubiously reported to be the son of earl Godwine of Wessex. He died as a monk in Rheims. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgar, a thegn or princeps. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Aelfgar, a chaplain of queen Edith. He held land at Burghley in Northants. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held three hides at East Ilsley in Compton Hundred.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a hide at Litlington in Armingford Hundred.

Aelfgar Cappe, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held ten acres at Hardwick of the abbot of Ely.

Aelfgar, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held nine and a half hides at Tywarnhayle and Helstone.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates and two bovates at Edingale and Shirley.

Aelfgar, a priest and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate in Braunton.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-five estates amounting to sixteen hides.

Aelfgar Long, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Bradford in Black Torrington Hundred.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held five hides at Charmouth and Little Cheselbourne.

Aelfgar, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfgar brother of Aelfward, held seven and a half hides at Lamarsh, Purleigh and Mountnessing.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three hides at Hambrook and Lee.

Aelfgar, landholders in Hants and on the Isle of Wight in 1066. Men of this name held six and a half hides at Ibsley and Shanklin.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Woonton in Elsdon Hundred.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Cokenach, and two houses in Hertford.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held eight carucates at Sproxton in Framland Wapentake.

Aelfgar, a deacon and landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Heckington in Kesteven.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six carucates at Towthorpe, Casthorpe and Harrowby.

Aelfgar, landholders in Middlesex in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Stanmore and Islington.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held twenty-four hides at Broadwell in Bampton Hundred.

Aelfgar, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held twelve carucates at Winfarthing, Flitcham and Hedenham.

Aelfgar Trec, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held half a carucate at Osmondiston in Diss Hundred.

Aelfgar, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Ashley, Harrowden and Thenford.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eleven bovates at Rempstone, Kingston-on-Soar and Willoughby.

Aelfgar, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Hinstock, Hordley and Albrighton.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen estates amounting to sixty-two hides.

Aelfgar, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held six and a half carucates at Saxmundham, Kentwell and Bungay.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held eight hides at Udimore and Peelings.

Aelfgar, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Charnage and Sherrington.

Aelfgar, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held four hides at Grafton in Pershore Hundred.

Aelfgeard, a moneyer, at Worcester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgeat, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfgeat, deacon at Crowland in c870.

Aelfgeat, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Hereford, Huntingdon, London and Stamford. Late 10th century.

Aelfgeat, a kinsman of Aethelflaed of Damerham. He inherited two hides at Donyland in Essex from her. Late 10th century.

Aelfgeat, son of Hength. A witness of documemts at Sherborne in 1012.

Aelfgeat, a cniht of Edmund atheling in 1012.

Aelfgeat, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Aelfgeat, a thegn of king Cnut. Son of Eadsige. He was killed, with Edwin and Thurkill, in an ambush in Wales in 1039.

Aelfgeat, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Lincoln and London. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgeat, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Aelfgeat, a notarius of Regenbald. Mid 11th century. (Osbert)

Aelfgeat, son of Wulfgeat. He became a monk at Evesham in 1047.

Aelfgeat, sheriff of Middlesex in c1057.

Aelfgeat, a notary. The scribe of the Foundation charter of Westminster in 1066.

Aelfgeat of Aylesbury, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held five hides at Pitstone and Bradwell.

Aelfgeat, a priest and landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held fifteen acres at Oakington of the abbot of Ely.

Aelfgeat Ghost, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Kingston in Longstow Hundred.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Alvacott in Stratton Hundred.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Osmaston in Appletree Wapentake.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a virgate at Shutbrook in Wonford Hundred.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Wootton St.Lawrence.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Priors Frome in Greytree Hundred.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Welwyn of Aelfstan of Boscombe.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Weston in Toseland Hundred.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung and a half at Sandlings in Ruxley Hundred.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Slackbury and Shawbury.

Aelfgeat, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen hides at Radstock and Newton.

Aelfgeat, a priest and landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide in South Petherton Hundred.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held a hide and a half at Clatworthy in Williton Hundred.

Aelfgeat Puttock, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held five hides at Rodney Stoke in Winterstoke Hundred.

Aelfgeat, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held two hides and three virgates at Moreton-in-Grosnall, Hatton and Shelton.

Aelfgeat, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held five carucates and forty acres at Barton Mills, Ella and Gislingham.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two virgates at Bassingham in Staple Hundred.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Aelfsige he held four hides and a virgate at Bulkington.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Wittenham in Bradford Hundred.

Aelfgeat, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held half a hide at Hatete in Cresslau Hundred.

Aelfged, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Aelfgifu, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Aelfgifu, daughter of king Alfred. see Aethelgifu

Aelfgifu, daughter of king Edward the Elder. see Edith

Aelfgifu (St.), wife of king Edmund I and mother of Eadwig and Edgar. She built the monastery at Shaftesbury. She died in 948.

Aelfgifu, wife of king Eadwig of Wessex and daughter of Aethelgifu. She and Eadwig were separated by archbishop Oda due to the closeness of their kinship. Sister of Aelfweard, Aethelweard and Aelfwaru. Mid 10th century.

Aelfgifu, niece of king Athelstan. see Aethelflaed

Aelfgifu, first wife of king Aethelred II, and mother of Athelstan, Egbert, Edmund Ironside, Eadred, Eadwig. Edgar, Edith, Aelfgifu and Wulfhild. She was probably the daughter of ealdorman Aethelbert, but possibly of ealdorman Thored. Late 10th century.

Aelfgifu of Marsworth, a landholder in Bucks. Late 10th century.

Aelfgifu, a nun. She held land at Chalgrave in Beds. Late 10th century.

Aelfgifu, inheritor of a herd of swine, at Gaddesden in Herts, from Aethelgifu. Late 10th century.

Aelfgifu, wife of the king's reeve Aelfgar in Wilts. After he died she married Wulfgeat, but they forfeited their land for an unspecified crime. Late 10th century.

Aelfgifu, two women of this name were supporters in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Aelfgifu, wife of Aethelweard Meaw of Cranborne in Dorset. Mother of Aelfgar. Late 10th century.

Aelfgifu, abbess of Romsey in Hants, after Wulfwyn. Early 11th century.

Aelfgifu, a benefactress of St. Augustine's, Canterbury in c1012.

Aelfgifu of Northampton, wife or concubine of king Cnut and mother of king Harold I and Swein. Daughter of ealdorman Aelfhelm of Northampton and Wulfrun. She was a Sister of Ufegeat and Wulfheah. Early 11th century.

Aelfgifu, daughter of king Aethelred II. She became the third wife of earl Uhtred of Northumbria. Mother of Aethelgifu. Sister of Athelstan, Egbert, Edmund, Eadred, Edgar, Edith and Wulfhild, and half-sister of Edward, Alfred and Gode. Early 11th century. Early 11th century.

Aelfgifu, step-daughter of Ketel Alder. She held land at Onehouse in Suffolk. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgifu Gode, a landholder in Exeter in c1050.

Aelfgifu, a slave at Holcombe in Devon. Her husband Brihtmaer purchased their freedom from Roger Derindig. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgifu, a woman who appears on the Bayeux Tapestry, unknown, though apparently identifiable by her contemporaries. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgifu (Aelfeva), wife of earl Aelfgar of Mercia and mother of earls Edwin and Morcar. She held estates in Herts, Leics, Northants, and Suffolk in 1066.

Aelfgifu, a daughter of earl Godwine of Wessex, and sister of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgifu, abbess of Wilton 1065-1067, after Brihtgifu.

Aelfgifu see also Aelfeva, Aeleva, Aethelgifu

Aelfgod, son of Alfred, a moneyer at Canterbury. Late 10th century.

Aelfgrim, a burgess in York in 1066.

Aelfgyth, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name with this name in charters and documents.

Aelfgyth, abbess of Wilton c944-c965. She held land at Rollington in Wilts and at Pennard in Somerset.

Aelfgyth of Buckland, a serf. She was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Aelfgyth of Swanton, a serf. She was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Aelfgyth, a serf of Eadgifu. She was freed at Coryton in Devon in c970.

Aelfgyth, a serf in Cornwall. She was freed by Aethelflaed the wife of ealdorman Aethelweard at St.Petroc's at Liskeard. Early 11th century.

Aelfgyth, wife of Aelfgar, a procurator. A benefactor of Hyde abbey in c1030.

Aelfgyth, wife of Azor the Black of Wennington in Essex. Mid 11th century.

Aelfgyth, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held four carucates at Hargrave in Thingoe Hundred. Daughter of Aelfwine and Wulfgyth.

Aelfgiva, Aelfgyva see Aelfgifu

Aelfheah, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfheah, a princeps of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in 852. He held land at Calmsden in Glos.

Aelfheah, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in Hants in 901.

Aelfheah, a thegn. A witness of documents in Hants in 901.

Aelfheah, a priest at Winchester in 924.

Aelfheah, a lay witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aelfheah, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aelfheah, bishop of Wells 924-937, after Wulfhelm.

Aelfheah Stybb, probably a reeve of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Aelfheah, a thegn in Berks between 931 and 944. He held land at Farnborough and at Lyford in Bucks.

Aelfheah, a thegn in Wilts in 948. He held land at Knoyle.

Aelfheah (St.), bishop of Winchester 934-951, after Byrnstan. He was a kinsman of Dunstan, and was known as "The Bald".

Aelfheah, a thegn in Somerset between 938 and 955. He held land at Cranmore, Pitminster and Henstridge.

Aelfheah, a thegn of king Edgar in 958. He held land at Orton in Hunts.

Aelfheah, a thegn. A landholder at Sunbury in Middlesex in 962.

Aelfheah Gerent, a man of king Edgar in 969. He held land at Probus and Trenowth in Cornwall. He married Morwrei.

Aelfheah, a thegn. A witness to Canterbury and Westminster charters of king Edgar in c970.

Aelfheah, ealdorman of Hants 959-971, and kinsman of the king. Son of ealdorman Ealhhelm, brother of ealdorman Aelfhere of Mercia, Aelfwine, Edgar, Aelfweard, and possibly Eadric, and father of Aelfweard and Godwine. He married Aelfswith.

Aelfheah, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Rochester, Shrewsbury and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Aelfheah of Wouldham, son of Aelfstan and brother of Aelfric. A landholder in Kent. Late 10th century.

Aelfheah, son of Ordheah and brother of Wulfheah. He inherited land at Harrietsham in Kent from Brihtric of Meopham. Late 10th century.

Aelfheah, a prominent thegn in Hants between 955 and 984. Brother of Eadric and probably father of Leofwine.

Aelfheah, legatee of half a haga in London from Aethelgifu. Late 10th century.

Aelfheah, bishop of Lichfield c975-c1002, after Wynsige.

Aelfheah, son of Esne. He was probably a tenant of archbishop Aelfric. Early 11th century.

Aelfheah (Elphege, Godwine)(St.), archbishop of Canterbury 1006-1012, after Aelfric. Also named Godwine. A monk at Deerhurst monastery in 968, abbot of Bath in 975, then bishop of Winchester 984-1006, after Aethelwold. He travelled to Rome in 1007. He was captured by the Danes in 1011, refused to let himself be ransomed, and was murdered.

Aelfheah, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at London, Rochester, Stamford and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Aelfheah, a tailor in the service of bishop Aelfric of East Anglia in c1038.

Aelfheah, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of kings Harthacnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aelfheah, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Lincoln and York. Mid 11th century.

Aelfheah the turner, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfheah, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Tregunnick in Fawton Hundred.

Aelfheah, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates and six bovates at Normanton, Barton Blount and Hollington.

Aelfheah, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and twenty-six acres at Mountnessing in Chelmsford Hundred.

Aelfheah, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held eighty acres in Falmer and Fawley Hundreds.

Aelfheah, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held eight carucates at Lyng, Syderstone and Beechamwell.

Aelfheah, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three carucates and seven bovates at Basford, Beeston and Stanford.

Aelfheah, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Lee Brockhurst in Hodnet Hundred.

Aelfheah, two free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held thirty-seven acres at Wortham and Middleton.

Aelfheah, a landholder in 1066. He held a manor and estate at Bletchingly in Surrey and ten hides at Newtimber in Poynings Hundred in Sussex.

Aelfhelm, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfhelm, an ealdorman. Father of Aelfflaed who was the first (or second) wife of king Edward the Elder. Late 9th century.

Aelfhelm, a landholder at Durborough in Somerset. Mid 10th century.

Aelfhelm, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Edgar in 965.

Aelfhelm, a thegn. He held land at Parwich in Derbyshire in 966.

Aelfhelm, a thegn. He held thirty cassati at Witney in Oxon in 969.

Aelfhelm of Redewinclen, a thegn. He was a witness at Peterborough and Ely in c970.

Aelfhelm, a priest at Ely. He narrated the story of the violation of the tomb of Aetheldreda. Probably late 10th century.

Aelfhelm, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Barnstaple, Ilchester and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Aelfhelm, a moneyer, at Barnstaple, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aelfhelm, brother of bishop Aethelwold of Winchester. Late 10th century.

Aelfhelm Polga, a holder of extensive estates in Beds, Cambs, Essex and in Anglia. Brother of Aelfhelm the younger, Aelfwold and Wulfmaer, and father of Aelfgar. He married Aeffe. He died in 989.

Aelfhelm, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Aelfhelm the younger, brother of Aelfhelm Polga, Aelfwold and Wulfmaer. He inherited land at Ickleton in Cambs from his brother. Late 10th century.

Aelfhelm, a witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Aelfhelm, a thegn, probably in Hants, 982-990. He became an ealdorman 990-995. Possibly brother of Aelfhelm Polga.

Aelfhelm, son of Ordhelm and father of Aethelwine. Probably a landholder in Kent in c995.

Aelfhelm, a blind citizen of Oxford. He recovered his sight at the tomb of bishop Aethelwold in c996.

Aelfhelm, brother of Wulfric. A Mercian thegn, he attended the great Synod in London in c990.

Aelfhelm, a thegn in Herts in 1002. He held five mansae at Codicote.

Aelfhelm, a kinsman of Wulfric Spott. He inherited land at Palterton in Derbyshire in c1002.

Aelfhelm, ealdorman of Northumbria 993-1006. He was killed at Shrewsbury, probably due to the duplicity of Eadric Streona. Son of Wulfrun, brother of Wulfric Spott, and father of Ufegeat and Wulfheah.

Aelfhelm, ealdorman of Northampton, possibly earl of Northumbria. Father of Aelfgifu who married king Cnut and was mother of king Harold I. Early 11th century.

Aelfhelm, bishop of Leicester c1002-c1007, after Aescwig.

Aelfhelm, a thegn, probably in Hants, between 995 and 1008.

Aelfhelm, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bruton, Cadbury, Shrewsbury and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Aelfhelm, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Aelfhelm, father of Aethelwine who witnessed documents at Canterbury in c1032.

Aelfhelm, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and twenty-five acres at Jacques Hall in Tendring Hundred.

Aelfhelm, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Steventon in Basingstoke Hundred.

Aelfhelm, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held five hides at Watlington in Pyrton Hundred.

Aelfhelm, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Catsfield in Ninfield Hundred.

Aelfhere, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfhere, in the poem Beowulf: An ancestor of Weohstan and Wiglaf.

Aelfhere, an ealdorman. He attested a spurious charter of Crowland dated 851.

Aelfhere, a thegn in Wessex between 862 and 904. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Aelfhere, a thegn, later an ealdorman in western Wessex. A witness of documents at Winchester in 934.

Aelfhere, a shire reeve. He attested the charter of the monastery at Crowland in 948.

Aelfhere of Fawkham, father of Aelfric. He married Aescwyn. He held land at Snodland in Kent. Mid 10th century.

Aelfhere, a thegn in Devon in 974. He held land at Down St.Mary and Nymed.

Aelfhere, a thegn in Winchester. Father of Aelfsige. Mid 10th century.

Aelfhere, ealdorman of Mercia 956-983, and kinsman of the king. In 975 he destroyed the monasteries that had been raised by Edgar and Aethelwold. He moved body of king Edward the Martyr from Wareham to Shaftesbury in 979, though he was suspected of having been the assassin. Brother of ealdorman Aelfheah of Hants, Aelfwine, Edgar and Aelfweard, and father of Edwin and Eadric.

Aelfhere, father of a bondwoman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Aelfhere, with Maccus he supported Wulfstan on the bridge at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Aelfhere, abbot of Bath 985-1007, after Aescwig.

Aelfhere, an abbot, possibly at Bath, between 1019 and 1031.

Aelfhere, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Colchester and York. Mid 11th century.

Aelfhere, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfhere, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Winscott in Shebbear Hundred.

Aelfhere, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Seaborough.

Aelfhere, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held seven hides at Lydney and Harford.

Aelfhere, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a ploughland at Candover in Mainsborough Hundred.

Aelfhere, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two and a half sulungs at Ulcombe in Axton Hundred.

Aelfhere, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held fourteen carucates at Tunstead, Carbrooke and Newton.

Aelfhere, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held half a hide at Wotton.

Aelfhere, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen hides at Ewhurst, Selmeston and Tilton.

Aelfhere, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Hilton in North Riding.

Aelfhild, a kinswoman of king Edmund. She held land at Culham in Oxon in 940.

Aelfhild, a landholder in Worcs in 966. She held three hides at Hindlip.

Aelfhild, wife of the comes Aelfwold and sister-in-law of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia. She held land in Hunts and Northants. Late 10th century.

Aelfhild, a kinswoman of Wulfgeat of Donington. She held land at Wrottesley in Staffs. Late 10th century.

Aelfhild, an English damsel, probably legend. She was violated by king Olaf of Norway and was the mother of king Magnus. She became a nun at Malmesbury. Early 11th century.

Aelfhild, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held a hide at Lovington in Catsash Hundred.

Aelfhild, mother of abbot Aelfnoth of Glastonbury. A landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held seven hides at Westcombe in Whitstone Hundred.

Aelfhild, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held half a virgate at Knowstone in South Molton Hundred.

Aelfhild, a landholder in Glos in 1066. She held three hides at Charfield in Bagstone Hundred.

Aelfhild, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. She held an estate at Burcstanestune in Golden Valley Hundred.

Aelfhild Dese, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held a hide at Bucklebury.

Aelfhun, bishop of Dunwich c789-798, after Heardred.

Aelfhun, bishop of London 1002-1013, and probably 1015-1022. Abbot of Milton in Dorset c975-1002, after Cyneweard. He buried the martyred body of archbishop Aelfheah in 1012. With abbot Aelfsige of Peterborough he accompanied the athelings Alfred and Edward into exile in Normandy in 1013.

Aelfketel, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aelfketel, a festerman of archbishop Aelfric of York in c1023.

Aelfketel, a landholder. He inherited extensive estates in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk from his mother Wulfgyth. Brother of Ketel, Goda, Bote and Ealdgyth. Mid 11th century.

Aelfketel, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six and a half carucates at Hambleton, Barmston and Little Langton.

Aelfkill, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Stone in Cresslau Hundred.

Aelfmaer, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter, Wallingford and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Aelfmaer, a landholder at Hitcham in Suffolk in c979. Brother of Godwine.

Aelfmaer, an ealdorman in Wessex. He died in 982.

Aelfmaer, son of Mann, brother of Aelfstan and probably a kinsman of Aelfhelm Polga. He inherited land at Cockayne Hatley and Potton in Beds from Aelfhelm. Late 10th century.

Aelfmaer, chaplain of Aelfhild, widow of the comes Aelfwold. He inherited land at Clapton in Northants from her in c1000.

Aelfmaer, a thegn. A witness of documents at Burton between 993 and 1012.

Aelfmaer, a cniht of Wulfwaru of Bath. He inherited twenty mancuses of gold from her. Early 11th century.

Aelfmaer, a landholder at Ashton in Worcs. Early 11th century.

Aelfmaer, archdeacon of St. Augustine's, when Canterbury was sacked by the Danes in 1011. He was branded as the traitor who let the Danes into the city.

Aelfmaer, a cniht and steward of the atheling Athelstan in 1015. He inherited land at Chalton and Hambledon in Hants from him. Probably son of Aelfric.

Aelfmaer Darling, supported the Danes, with Eadric Streona, at the battle of Sherston in 1016.

Aelfmaer, a moneyer, at Wilton, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aelfmaer, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Aelfmaer, an abbot in 1023. A witness of documents at Canterbury.

Aelfmaer, bishop of Selsey 1009-1032, after Ordbriht. Abbot of Tavistock c994-1009. He had been a monk at Glastonbury.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Canterbury. He died in c1035.

Aelfmaer, bishop of Sherborne 1023-1037, after Brihtwine. Abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 1006-1023, after Wulfric the elder, and was sent to safety by archbishop Aelfheah when the Danes sacked Canterbury in 1011.

Aelfmaer, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Warks. He held ten hides at Barston. Mid 11th century.

Aelfmaer, son of Aelfwine the King. A witness to manumissions at Exeter in c1050.

Aelfmaer, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfmaer, father of Godwine. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfmaer Pick-wort, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfmaer, a monk at Sherborne from c1002. He remained there, and became a confrater of Goscelin in c1058.

Aelfmaer, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Beds in 1066. Men of this name held thirty hides at Wootton, Steppingley and Wyboston.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-nine hides at Wantage, Compton and Charlton. He is

reported to have been killed in the battle at Hastings.

Aelfmaer, thegns of king Edward and landholders in 1066. They held twenty-five hides at Burnham and Hoggeston in Bucks, and fifteen hides at Sydenham in Oxon.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Loughton, Wingrave, Soulbury and Swanbourne.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Cambs in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at Abington, East Hatley, and Pampisford.

Aelfmaer of Bourn, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held ten hides at Bourn and Hatley.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Kinnerton and Sproston in Cheshire, and half a hide at Litherland in South Lancs.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held eight estates amounting to four hides.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates at Hayfield, Hadfield and Sudbury.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held forty-nine estates amounting to thirty-eight hides.

Aelfmaer, a priest and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three furlongs at Uplowman in Halberton Hundred.

Aelfmaer Eastry, a thegn and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three furlongs at Hele in Shebbear Hundred.

Aelfmaer Rufus, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Wedfield in Black Torrington Hundred.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held fifty-eight hides at Wraxall, Bexington and Povington.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held forty-two hides at Elmdon, Hatfield Peverel and Thunderley.

Aelfmaer, a burgess in Essex in 1066. He had five houses in Colchester.

Aelfmaer of Borley, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a small estate in Hinckford Hundred.

Aelfmaer Holdfast, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three hides at Housham Hall and Matching in Harlow Hundred.

Aelfmaer Milk, a burgess in Colchester and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held seven hides at Tolleshunt and Landford.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen hides at Naunton, Hullasey and Stoke Orchard.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Wootton St.Lawrence, and four and a half hides on the Isle of Wight.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He and his brother Ansgot held the manor of Titchfield of five hides.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Monkland, Monnington and Downton.

Aelfmaer cild, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held ten hides at Stoke Lacy in Plegelgate Hundred.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Libury, Watton, Alswick, and Windridge.

Aelfmaer of Bennnington, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held nineteen hides in Broadwater and Odsey Hundreds.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Soles Court in Eastry Hundred.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held eight carucates at East Langton, Tilton and Primethorpe.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held seventeen carucates at Great Ponton, Tetford and Willingham.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held two hides at Ickenham of Wulfweard the White.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Haselbech, Middleton and Puxley.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three bovates at Watnall and Weston.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate and ninety acres at Bressingham, Carleton and Thurton.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Montford, Eyton and Brompton.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen estates amounting to sixty-four hides.

Aelfmaer, a forester. A landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a virgate at Withypool in Williton Hundred.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Gayton, Colt and Fulford.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held eleven carucates at Framlingham, Ashbocking and Ufford.

Aelfmaer, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eighty acres at Akethorpe in Lothingland Hundred.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Surrey in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-thre hides at Ditton, Copthorne, Wallington and Woking.

Aelfmaer the Hunter, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a hide at Woking.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Firle and Chithurst.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held eleven hides at Lea Marston, Fullready and Ettington.

Aelfmaer, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Chirton, Zeals and Lockeridge.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Washbourne in Oswaldslow.

Aelfmaer, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Ecclesfield in West Riding.

Aelfmod, a landholder at Hallam in Derbyshire in 1011.

Aelfmund, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Aelfmund, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at Rylstone, Arnford and Hartlington.

Aelfnoth, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfnoth (St.), a herdsman at the monastery of Werburg at Weedon in Northants. He became a hermit at Stowe. He was murdered by robbers in c700.

Aelfnoth, a thegn of king Athelstan in Somerset in 937.

Aelfnoth, possibly abbot of Westmminster in 939 after Eadmaer. (vch)

Aelfnoth Pilia, a witness of the will of Aelfhere of Fawkham in Kent in c955.

Aelfnoth, a sacrist at Exeter in c956.

Aelfnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at London and Winchcombe. Late 10th century.

Aelfnoth, son of Bada. He attested at Peterborough in 963.

Aelfnoth, a landholder at Wilburton in Cambs. He sold land at Witchford to the abbey at Ely. Late 10th century.

Aelfnoth of Arlesey, a landholder at Langford in Beds. Late 10th century.

Aelfnoth, son of Ona. A witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Aelfnoth, probably a thegn. He was in charge of a large herd at Hatfield. He sold mill-oxen to the abbey at Thorney in Cambs at its re-founding in 972.

Aelfnoth, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents in 974.

Aelfnoth, bishop of Leicester (or Dorchester on Thames) c971-c977, after Leofwine.

Aelfnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Chester, Exeter, Huntingdon, Lewes, Salisbury and Southwark. Late 10th century.

Aelfnoth, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 978. He held land in Glos and Warks.

Aelfnoth the painter, a monk at the New Minster Winchester in c980.

Aelfnoth, a thegn in 983. He held land at Crondall in Hants and Westwood in Wilts.

Aelfnoth of Creast, a surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Aelfnoth, a clerk at Worcester between 977 and 989.

Aelfnoth, fought alongside ealdorman Brihtnoth at the battle of Maldon in 991, and was killed there.

Aelfnoth, prior of Ramsey in Hunts c969-c992. (vch)

Aelfnoth, son of Goding. He claimed land at Swaffham in Cambs from Ramsey Abbey in c992.

Aelfnoth, brother of Aethelwine and Aelfric. They held land at Ardley in Oxon, but forfeited it for fighting in defence of their man Leofric, a thief. Aelfnoth and Aelfric were killed in the fight. Late 10th century.

Aelfnoth, a priest, probably at Bury St. Edmunds. He held land at Great Fornham in Suffolk. Early 11th century.

Aelfnoth, inherited three hides at Dumbleton in Glos from archbishop Aelfric in 1005.

Aelfnoth of Woodleigh, a landholder in Devon in c1012.

Aelfnoth, a sword polisher in the entourage of the atheling Athelstan in c1015.

Aelfnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Chester, Huntingdon, Ilchester, Lincoln and Salisbury. Early 11th century.

Aelfnoth, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents between 999 and 1019.

Aelfnoth, a steward of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. He was a legatee in her will. Mid 11th century.

Aelfnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Lincoln and London. Mid 11th century.

Aelfnoth, a sheriff. He was killed, with bishop Leofgar of Hereford, fighting against Griffith ap Llewelyn in 1056.

Aelfnoth, abbot of New Minster Winchester c1057-c1063, after Aelfwine.

Aelfnoth, a moneyer, at Shaftesbury, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Aelfnoth, son of Eadric the Wild. Mid 11th century.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Guilden Morden.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Hatton in Bloxham Hundred.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held eight estates amounting to two hides.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at South Wingfield and Thringstone.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen eatates amounting to eight hides.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Fifehead Magdalen and South Perrott.

Aelfnoth, a priest and landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide and three quarters at Bashley in Edgegate Hundred.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Hants and on the Isle of Wight in 1066. Men of this name held seventeen hides at Charford, Hurstbourne Priors and Roud.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three hides and three virgates at Hazleton in Longtree Hundred.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Bullinghope, Alton and Hanley.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held six hides hides at Radwell and Harmead.

Aelfnoth Grutt, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held nine hides at Clothall and Graveley.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held three quarters of a sulung at Farleigh in Twyford Hundred.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held two carucates at Rearsby in Goscote Wapentake.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfnoth brother of Fenchel, held fifteen estates amounting to twenty-six carucates.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfnoth the priest and Aelfnoth brother of Fenchel, held thirteen bovates at East Keal, Enderby and Willoughby.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Heacham, Howe and Shotesham.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held nine bovates at Oxton and Thrumpton.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three hides at Estone and Lacon.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-eight hides at Yarlington, Blackford and Withycombe.

Aelfnoth, a reeve and landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held four and a half hides at West Quantoxhead and Bradney.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held five and a half carucates at Parham, Layham and Langer.

Aelfnoth of London, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held sixty-four hides at Banstead, Reigate and Tandridge.

Aelfnoth Cild, a prominent landholder in 1066. He held thirty-four hides in Surrey, fifty-four hides in Sussex, forty-three hides in Oxon, twenty-two hides in Bucks, ten hides in Hants, and twenty sulungs in Kent.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held forty-three hides at Harpingden, Wilmington and Ovingdean.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a virgate at Chesterton in Tremlow Hundred.

Aelfnoth, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-five hides at Wroughton, Kennett and Draycot.

Aelfnoth, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Worsley in Doddingtree Hundred.

Aelfred see Alfred

Aelfric, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfric, son of Yffi. Father of Osric and uncle of king Edwin of Northumbria. Late 6th century.

Aelfric, thesaurarius, or keeper of the wardrobe, of king Alfred. He was an arbitrator in the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Aelfric, a reeve at Winchester in 924.

Aelfric, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aelfric, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Aelfric, a thegn in Berks in 931. He held twenty cassati at Watchfield.

Aelfric, a thegn of king Athelstan. He may have been the foster father of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Aelfric, abbot of Glastonbury c927-940, after Aldhun. He held land at Ecchinswell in Hants.

Aelfric, a landholder at North Coker and Stoke-under-Ham in Somerset. Mid 10th century.

Aelfric, bishop of Ramsbury c941-c951, after Oda.

Aelfric, bishop of Hereford c940-951, after Wulfhelm.

Aelfric, possibly abbot of Westminster 956-958 after Aelfnoth. (vch)

Aelfric, a thegn in Wessex between 934 and 957. He held land in Berks, Hants, Somerset and Wilts.

Aelfric, a priest at Worcester in 962.

Aelfric, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 963. He held land at Cotheridge. Father of Aethelsige.

Aelfric of Sutton, a landholder at Witcham and Wilburton in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Aelfric of Wickham, a landholder in Cambs. He sold land at Chippenham to the abbey of Ely. Late 10th century.

Aelfric, a priest. A witness of manumissions at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Aelfric, an ealdorman in Wessex. He was named in a charter of c970 as having appropriated land from the monastery at Glastonbury.

Aelfric, bishop of the East Angles at Elmham in c970, after Athulf.

Aelfric, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 955-971, after Eadhelm.

Aelfric, son of Siraf and brother of Brihtric. A landholder at Harwell in Berks. A frequent witness of charters of king Edgar 959-975.

Aelfric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bath, Cambridge, Exeter, Lincoln, London, Norwich and Wallingford. Late 10th century.

Aelfric, a monk, then prior of New Minster Winchester in c980.

Aelfric cild, ealdorman of Mercia in 983, after his father, or brother-in-law, Aelfhere. He married Aethelflaed. In 985 he was exiled for treason by king Aethelred II.

Aelfric, bishop of Crediton 977-987, after Sideman. Abbot of Malmesbury c965-977.

Aelfric, son of Aelfwine and brother of Boia. He tried to subject Putrael as his slave, at Bodmin. Late 10th century.

Aelfric, brother of Aelfnoth and Aethelwine. They held land at Ardley in Oxon, but forfeited it for fighting in defence of their man Leofric, a thief. Aelfnoth and Aelfric were killed in the fight. Late 10th century.

Aelfric, abbot of Evesham c995-c997.

Aelfric, son of Aelfstan of Wouldham, and brother of Aelfheah. A landholder in Kent. Late 10th century.

Aelfric, father of Leofwine. A landholder at Datchet in Bucks. His son was in dispute with Wynflaed over land at Bradfield in Berks. Late 10th century.

Aelfric of Fawkham. Son of Aelfhere and Aescwyn. He held extensive lands in Kent. He married Brihtwaru. Late 10th century.

Aelfric (Aluric), a landholder at Chippenham and Downham in Cambs. Son of Hereric and brother of Leofwine. Late 10th century.

Aelfric of Epsom, a landholder in Surrey. Late 10th century.

Aelfric, abbot of Malmesbury c993-c997, after Cyneweard.

Aelfric, archbishop of Canterbury 994-1005, after Sigeric. A monk at Abingdon, abbot of St.Albans in c969, after Ealdred, and bishop of Ramsbury in 990, also after Sigeric, keeping the bishopric of Ramsbury in plurality. Brother of abbot Leofric of St.Albans.

Aelfric, abbot of Eynsham in Oxon in c1005. A pupil of bishop Aethelwold at Winchester. He was a prolific translator and writer of homilies, and author of a Life of St. Aethelwold, writtten at Cerne in c1004.

Aelfric Bata, a schoolmaster and monk at Winchester, and pupil of Aelfric of Eynsham. An author of extant coloquies. Early 11th century.

Aelfric Godebegete, a landholder in Winchester. Probably early 11th century.

Aelfric, abbot of Athelney in Somerset 1002-c1009, after Aethelric.

Aelfric of Barton, father of Aelfmaer who was a cniht of the atheling Athelstan. Early 11th century.

Aelfric, brother of Aethelmaer and Aethelwold. Known from a silver cross made by Drahmal. Early 11th century.

Aelfric, ealdorman of Hants 983-1016. He arranged the terms of the tribute to the Danes after the battle of Maldon in 991. He was in command of the fleet in 992, but turned traitor, and as a result king Aethelred had his son Aelfgar blinded. He led the army against the Danes in 1003, but did not fight. He was killed at battle of Ashingdon.

Aelfric Goda, brother of Eadric Streona, Brihtric, Aethelwine, Aethelweard and Aethelmaer. Son of Aethelric; father of Eadric the Forester. Early 11th century.

Aelfric, moneyers of this name operated eleven mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aelfric, a monk at St.Benet of Hulme. He became one of the first monks at Bury St.Edmunds in 1020.

Aelfric, abbot of Westminster in c1026. Possibly Aelfwig.

Aelfric, a landholder in the fens in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric Hog, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Aelfric Quatm, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Aelfric, a thegn. He forfeited his estate at Newington in Oxon to king Cnut in c1034.

Aelfric, bishop of the East Angles at Elmham 1022-1038, after Aelfwine.

Aelfric, a priest at Colne in Essex. He was left in charge of the church by Leofgifu of Hintlesham. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric, a moneyer, at Wallingford, of kings Harold I and Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric, a cniht of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. He inherited land at Lawford in Essex from her. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric, moneyers of this name operated eight mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric, bishop of the East Angles at Elmham 1038-1043, after his namesake Aelfric.

Aelfric, an unidentified abbot. A witness to a Dorset charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Aelfric, father of Eadric who witnessed documents at Canterbury in c1044.

Aelfric, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to charters of King Edward. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric, archbishop of York 1023-1050, after Wulfstan. Formerly prior of Winchester. He travelled to Rome in 1026. Known as Puttoc (the Kite).

Aelfric, a priest and kinsman of Ketel Alder of Stisted in Norfolk. He inherited land at Rushford in Suffolk from Ketel. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric White, a witness of manumissions at Exeter in c1050.

Aelfric Maphap, a slave freed at Exeter in c1050.

Aelfric Hasl, a landholder in Exeter in c1050.

Aelfric, a landholder in Exeter. Father of Aelfgar. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric Modercope, a thegn in Norfolk in c1051. He held land at Loddon and Bergh Apton. Brother of Godric.

Aelfric, nephew of Edwin of Caddington. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric of Comberton, a witness of documents at Worcester in c1052.

Aelfric, a priest at Bury St.Edmunds in c1052.

Aelfric, brother of earl Odda of the Western Provinces and of Edith. He probably became a monk at Derhurst, died in 1053, and was buried in the monastery at Pershore.

Aelfric Cerm, a witness at Bath in c1055.

Aelfric Scop, a slave at Bath in c1055.

Aelfric, abbot of Pershore c1033-c1056, after Brihtheah.

Aelfric (Alric), a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfric of Keynsham, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfric, an archdeacon and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfric Foulbeard, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfric Pennypurse, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfric Toi, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfric, abbot of St.Albans c1026-c1061, after Eadmaer.

Aelfric, prior of Evesham. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric Hort, a free sokeman and landholder at Eversley in Hants in 1065.

Aelfric of Bury, son of Wihtgar and a kinsman of Leofgifu of Hintlesham and Aethelwine the Black. A landholder in East Anglia in 1040, and a steward of queen Emma in Bury St. Edmunds. He held twenty-four carucates at Clare in Suffolk in 1066. Father of Wihtgar.

Aelfric, one of two thieves used by Ealdgyth, of Swell in Glos, to steal relics of St. Egwine of Evesham. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric Godricson, vice-comes of Cambs and Hunts between 1050 and 1066. He held land at Keystone in Hunts.

Aelfric, a cantor at Ely. He made a silver covered gospel book for the monastery. Probably mid 11th century.

Aelfric, a goldsmith, in the employ of Eadgifu, probably Eddeva the Fair. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric Grugan, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Aelfric, a beadle. A landholder in Beds in 1066. With Leofmaer he held a hide and a half at Holme in Biggleswade Hundred.

Aelfric, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a hide at Sharnbrook and Rushden.

Aelfric Small, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held two hides at Silsoe in Flitt Hundred.

Aelfric, a man of Aelfric Small. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a virgate at Streatley in Flitt Hundred.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Beds in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen hides at Woburn and Cainhoe.

Aelfric Wintermilk, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Goldington.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Denchworth and Newton.

Aelfric of Yelling, a landholder in 1066. He held eighteen hides at Hemingford and Yelling in Hunts, and seventeen hides at Shaw, Pusey and Weston in Berks. He is reported to have been killed in the battle at Hastings.

Aelfric, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Drayton Beauchamp, Loughton and Wolverton.

Aelfric, a chamberlain of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held two hides at Ludgershall in Ashendon Hundred.

Aelfric (Alric), son of Goding. A thegn of king Edward and landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held thirty-two hides at Chilton, Pollicott, Easington and Great Woolstone.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held forty-four hides at Hillesden, Saunderton, Beachampton and Dorton, and four burgesses in Buckingham.

Aelfric Bolest, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held half a hide at Soulbury in Cottesloe Hundred.

Aelfric Gangemere, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. With his sister he held half a hide at Hanechedene in Desborough Hundred.

Aelfric Varus, a landholder in Bucks in 1066.

Aelfric, brother of Godwine the Priest. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Aelfric, a priest at Ely. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Papworth.

Aelfric, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held five hides at Arrington and Croydon.

Aelfric (Alric), a priest and landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held three virgates at Babraham in Chilford Hundred.

Aelfric (Alric), a monk at Ramsey. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Bottisham and Quy.

Aelfric Brownson, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Toft in Leightonstone Hundred.

Aelfric Kemp, a prominent landholder in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Fowlmere and Sawston in Cambs, four carucates at Layham in Suffolk, and twenty-four hides at Oakley, Ramsey and Bradfield in Essex.

Aelfric Mouse, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Aelfric, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Burwardsley, Chorley and Baddiley.

Aelfric, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen estates amounting to seven hides.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held twelve estates amounting to ten hides.

Aelfric, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four carucates at Hartshorne, Bradbourne and Atlow.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held seven carucates at Drakelow, Somersal and Marston.

Aelfric, landholders in Devon 1066. Men of this name held thirty-two estates amounting to eleven hides.

Aelfric, a priest and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held six hides at Huntsham, Tallenge and Upottery.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-one estates amounting to seventeen hides.

Aelfric Colling, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a virgate at Toredone in Witheridge Hundred.

Aelfric Piga, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held two hides at Ashcombe in Exminster Hundred.

Aelfric Pike, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Woodleigh in Stanborough Hundred.

Aelfric, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held forty-seven hides at Coombe Keynes, Sturthill and Tarrant.

Aelfric (Alric), a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held eleven hides at Winterborne and Moorbath.

Aelfric Doda, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held half a hide at Odenham in Badbury Hundred.

Aelfric, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-nine hides at Wivenhoe, Boxted and Michaelstow.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfric brother of Bondi, held fourteen hides at Langdon, Ardleigh and Layer.

Aelfric, a priest and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four hides and thirty acres at Horndon and West Tilbury.

Aelfric of Alderford, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a small estate in Hinckford Hundred.

Aelfric Bigga, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a virgate and ten acres at Colne in Lexden Hundred.

Aelfric cild, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Matching in Harlow Hundred.

Aelfric Wand, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at Arkesden and Radwinter.

Aelfric, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Dyrham and Rendcomb.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Tormartin and Mitcheldean.

Aelfric, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen hides at Bramley and Preston Candover.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Hants and on the Isle of Wight in 1066. Men of this name held thirty hides at Soberton, Bradley and Dummer.

Aelfric Small, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Througham in the New Forest.

Aelfric, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at Munsley, Middleton and Redbrook.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Staunton and Maund.

Aelfric, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at Wallington, Chells and Polehanger.

Aelfric, a priest and landholder in Herts in 1066. He held three virgates at Therfield in Odsey Hundred.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held a hide and a half at Hare Street and Hexton.

Aelfric Black, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held five hides at Watton, Datchworth and Shephall.

Aelfric Bush, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a virgate at Chells in Broadwater Hundred of Swein.

Aelfric Scova, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Libury in Broadwater Hundred of earl Leofwine.

Aelfric (Alric, Elric), a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Brampton.

Aelfric, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held six sulungs at Ryarsh, Darenth and Bewsborough.

Aelfric, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held three and one third carucates at Windesers and Stretton.

Aelfric (Alric), son of Mergeat. A landholder in 1066. He held fifty-nine carucates at Gilmorton and Kibworth in Leics, thirty carucates at Skellingthorpe and Haddington in Lincs, and five hides at Wolvey in Warks.

Aelfric, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held twenty estates amounting to fifty-four carucates, including large estates at Caythorpe and Helpringham.

Aelfric, a landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held a hide at Ashford of the abbot of Chertsey.

Aelfric, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-three carucates at Horningtoft, Ellingham and Somerton.

Aelfric (Alric), a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Tibenham in Depwade Hundred.

Aelfric, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at Shipton, Astwell and Brington.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Moulton, Cosgrove and Purston.

Aelfric, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held eight and a half carucates at Radford, Basford and Woodborough.

Aelfric (Alric), a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eleven bovates at Bilborough, Cuckney and Syerston.

Aelfric, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held a virgate at Aston Rowant in Lewknot Hundred.

Aelfric (Alric), a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held seven hides at Great Rollright and Chalford.

Aelfric Whelp, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held seven hides at Chipping Norton.

Aelfric, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held twenty hides at Marchanley, Woodcote and Wigmore.

Aelfric, father of Eadric of Wenlock. A landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two hides and three virgates at Bourton in Patton Hundred.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfric father of Eadric, held six hides at Gretton, Detton and Stapleton.

Aelfric, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held sixty hides at Wraxall, Farmborough and Bickenhall.

Aelfric, a priest and landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Kingston Seymour and Cannington.

Aelfric, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. With his brother Wulfa he held three hides at Clapton in Norton Ferris Hundred.

Aelfric, a reeve of abbot Aelfric, possibly of Glastonbury, in 1066. He held five virgates at Brent in Bempstone Hundred in Somerset.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-five hides at Easton in Gordano, East Harptree and Huish.

Aelfric cild, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held eight hides at Portishead.

Aelfric, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a virgate at Cooksland in Pirehill Hundred.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides and two carucates at Enville,Otherton and Coven.

Aelfric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfric son of Edwin the Smith, Aelfric son of Bondi, Aelfric son of Wulfgeat, Aelfric son of Brun, Aelfric of Hopewella, Aelfric of Samford and Aelfric of Wenhou, held forty-six carucates at Bungay, Creeting and Radlingfield.

Aelfric (Alric), a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Corton and Lound.

Aelfric, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Ulverston and Westerfield.

Aelfric, a deacon and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twelve acres at Tuddenham in Samford Hundred.

Aelfric Starling, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Burstall in Samford Hundred.

Aelfric Stickstag, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Burgate in Colneis Hundred.

Aelfric, landholders in Surrey in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Molesey, Effingham and Blackheath.

Aelfric (Alric), a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held half a hide at Thorncroft in Copthorne Hundred.

Aelfric, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at West Burton, Westbourne and Alciston.

Aelfric, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-seven hides at Wulford, Fenny Compton and Bubbenhall.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Churchover, Harbury and Ilmington.

Aelfric, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-six hides at Clyffe Pypard, Sopworth and Stert.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Shrewton, Burbage and Tytherton.

Aelfric the Hunter, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide and a half at North Newnton in Swanborough Hundred.

Aelfric, landholders in Worcs in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Horton, Birlingham and Longdon.

Aelfric (Alric), a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held nine hides at Longdon and Bellington.

Aelfric Mapesone, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held half a hide at Droitwich.

Aelfric, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Thurgoland and Birkin.

Aelfric (Alric), landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-six carucates at Thurlestone, Ardsley and Hunshelf.

Aelfric, a monk at St.Albans. With abbot Egfrith and Semannus he took the St.Albans treasures to Ely in c1066.

Aelfrun, a nun at Romsey in Hants in c1025.

Aelfrun, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held small estates amounting to three hides.

Aelfrun, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held two hides at Afflington in Rowbarrow Hundred.

Aelfsige, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfsige, a priest at Winchester in 902.

Aelfsige, bishop of Sherborne. see Wulfsige

Aelfsige, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aelfsige, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aelfsige, legatee of land at Craeft in Wilts from Wulfgar Leofa. Mid 10th century.

Aelfsige, a thegn in Wilts in 943. He held land at Moredon and at White Waltham in Berks. Father of Aelfwine and brother of ealdorman Aelfheah of Hants. He married Aethelhild.

Aelfsige, a moneyer, at Bedford, of kings Eadred and Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Aelfsige, goldsmith and silversmith to king Eadred in 949. A thegn with estates in Hants and the Isle of Wight.

Aelfsige, a thegn in Berks in 953. He held land at Ashbury and Uffington. He married Eadgifu.

Aelfsige, a priest at Croydon. He was a witness of the will of Aelfhere of Fawkham in Kent in c955.

Aelfsige, moneyers of this name minted at Chester, Newport, Stafford, Wilton and Winchester for kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aelfsige Dyring, a thegn at Wilton in c955.

Aelfsige (Elswy), abbot of Glastonbury in 956, during the exile of Dunstan.

Aelfsige, a thegn between 948 and 956. He held land at Haddon, Ailsworth and Kettering in Northants.

Aelfsige Hunlafing, a thegn in Mercia between 948 and 956. Father of Wulfstan Ucca. He held land in Hunts and Northants. He was granted land near Peterborough after the widow who had owned it was drowned at London Bridge for pin sticking magic on Aelfsige.

Aelfsige (Lippe), archbishop of Canterbury 959-960, after Oda, but reported to have obtained the archbishopric by simony. Bishop of Winchester 951-958, after Aelfheah the Bald. He died when trapped in alpine snow during a journey to Rome.

Aelfsige, father of Leofsige of Whittlesey in Cambs. Mid 10th century.

Aelfsige, a landholder at Well near Peterborough. Mid 10th century.

Aelfsige of Yaxley, a landholder in Hunts. Son of Brihtsige. The woman Thurwif was stolen from him. Mid 10th century.

Aelfsige, a thegn. A witness to Westminster charters of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Late 10th century.

Aelfsige, an ealdorman in the eastern counties between 956 and 966. He may have been Aethelsige, son of Athelstan Half-King and brother of the ealdormen Aethelwold and Aethelwine of East Anglia.

Aelfsige, a monk at Glastonbury. His death was foreseen by Dunstan. Late 10th century.

Aelfsige, a monk at the abbey at Thorney in Cambs when it was refounded in 972.

Aelfsige, son of Wulfsige and Mawa of Sutton in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Aelfsige Cild, a landholder at Ely in c975.

Aelfsige, a deacon at Worcester. He became a monk by 977.

Aelfsige, a decurion and thegn of king Edgar between 963 and 977. He held land in Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

Aelfsige, son of Aelfhere. A witness of documents at Winchester in c982.

Aelfsige, son of Wulfsige. A witness of documents at Winchester in c982.

Aelfsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Barnstaple, Chester, Ilchester, Lincoln, London and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Aelfsige, a cliens of archbishop Oswald of York. He held a messuage in Worcester. Late 10th century.

Aelfsige, bishop of Lindisfarne 968-990, after Ealdred.

Aelfsige, a gentle and modest man at Winchester. His son was cured of blindness at the tomb of Aethelwold. Late 10th century.

Aelfsige, a slave in Durham. Two slaves of this name were given to Geatflaed by Cwaespatric, and were later freed. Late 10th century.

Aelfsige, a discifer of king Edgar, then of Edward, and an adviser to Aethelred, 977-998.

Aelfsige the cook, a slave at Chinnock in Somerset. He, with his wife and daughter, were freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Aelfsige, a deacon at Worcester in 969. He became a priest 977-996.

Aelfsige, a priest, probably at Ely. A witness of documents in c999.

Aelfsige, probably abbot of Chertsey c998-1007, after Lifing.

Aelfsige (Elsinus), abbot of New Minster Winchester 980-1007, after Aethelgar. He is called Elsinus, praesul, in the Passio Sancti Edwardi at the time of the translation of the body of king Edward the martyr from Shaftesbury.

Aelfsige cild, a landholder at Osgodby in Lincs and Bluntisham in Hunts. A witness of documents at Canterbury in c1016. Son of Outi.

Aelfsige, moneyers of this name operated nine mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aelfsige, abbot of Ely c996-c1019, after Brihtnoth.

Aelfsige, bishop of Winchester 1013-1032, after Aethelwold.

Aelfsige, abbot of Peterborough 1006-1042, after Cenwulf. With bishop Aelfhun of London he accompanied queen Emma and the athelings Alfred and Edward to exile in Normandy in 1013.

Aelfsige, first abbot of St.Benet of Hulme in Norfolk 1019-1046.

Aelfsige of Langworth. A landholder at Langworth in Lincs and at Burwell in Cambridgeshhire. He married Leva. Mid 11th century.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Lincs. Father of Toli. Mid 11th century.

Aelfsige, a landholder at Euston and Gislingham in Suffolk. Mid 11th century.

Aelfsige, moneyers of this name operated six mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aelfsige Alda, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aelfsige with the Beard, a witness of manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th centurey.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Exeter. Father of Aethelweard. Mid 11th century.

Aelfsige, a port reeve in London in 1054, probably jointly with Leofstan.

Aelfsige, deputy to abbot Aelfwine of Ramsey in c1062.

Aelfsige of Tees, second husband of Egfritha, the daughter of Orm. Mid 11th century.

Aelfsige, landholders in Beds in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-one hides at Eaton Bray, Pavenham, Bromham and Biddenham.

Aelfsige, landholders in Cambs in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Fulbourn, Exning, Soham and Swaffham.

Aelfsige Beard, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Aelfsige Bereson, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Aelfsige cild, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Aelfsige, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held nineteen hides at Ickleton.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Leftwich and Wharton.

Aelfsige, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Old Kea and Penventenue.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates at Pilsbury and Ludwell.

Aelfsige, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen estates amounting to twenty hides.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held six hides in Winfrith and Brownshall Hundreds.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held nine hides at Rainham, Ingrave and Leyton.

Aelfsige Bowl, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at Parndon in Harlow Hundred.

Aelfsige of Faringdon, a king's thegn and landholder in Glos in 1066. He held five hides at Longley in Whitstone Hundred.

Aelfsige, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Bedhampton, and small estates amounting to two and a half hides.

Aelfsige, a priest and landholder in Hants in 1066. He held four hides at Bashley and Rockford.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held half a hide at Lye in Hazeltree Hundred.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Wormley, and a hide at Moulsoe

Aelfsige, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held seven and a half hides at Orton Longueville.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two and a half sulungs at Langport and East Bridge.

Aelfsige, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen estates amounting to twenty-seven carucates, including a large estate at Elkington.

Aelfsige, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held eight carucates at Fersfield, Lopham and Thelveton.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held three hides and three virgates at Walgrave.

Aelfsige, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held ten and a half carucates at Worksop, Tollerton and Wysall.

Aelfsige, son of Kaskin. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Notts and Derby in 1066.

Aelfsige Illing, a landholder with full jurisdiction in Notts and Derby in 1066.

Aelfsige, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at Corfton, Middlehope and Walford.

Aelfsige, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held forty-six hides at Castle Cary, Winsham and Wincanton.

Aelfsige, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held five carucates at Gislingham, Elveden and Market Weston.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a hide at Shipley.

Aelfsige, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held seven and a half hides at Bulkington, Newbold and Fillingley.

Aelfsige, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Celdewelle and Cawdon.

Aelfsige, a monk. A landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Fyfield in Selkley Hundred.

Aelfsige, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Sodington in Doddingtree Hundred.

Aelfsige, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four estates amounting to seventy-five carucates.

Aelfsige, abbot of St. Augustine's. see Aethelsige

Aelfstan, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfstan, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia between c831 and c852. He held land in Hereford, and at Cheselbourne in Dorset.

Aelfstan, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c860.

Aelfstan, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Aelfstan, a lay witness of Gloucester abbey charter of 862.

Aelfstan, a deacon at Winchester in c871.

Aelfstan, a princeps or ealdorman in Dorset between c864 and c875. He held land at Cheselbourne in Dorset.

Aelfstan, a moneyer of king Alfred and of the archbishops Aethelred and Plegmund of Canterbury. Late 9th century.

Aelfstan, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in Hants in 901.

Aelfstan, a kinsman of Eadnoth of Sodbury in Glos. He refused the estate at Sodbury because he would have needed to become a priest. Early 10th century.

Aelfstan the Bald, a witness of the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Aelfstan, an ealdorman. He was given land by king Ragnald I of Northumbria after the battle of Corbridge in c905. Brother of Esbriht, and father of Scott.

Aelfstan, a clerk or priest at Winchester between c900 and c908.

Aelfstan the Black, a witness in Wilts in c912.

Aelfstan, a moneyer, at London, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Aelfstan, a thegn. Four men of this name were witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aelfstan, an ealdorman in Mercia. Eldest son of ealdorman Aethelfrith, he was the brother of Athelstan Half-King. He died in c934.

Aelfstan, a thegn in Kent in 944. He held estates in Thanet.

Aelfstan, a thegn travelling with Dunstan when king Edmund died in 946.

Aelfstan, a miles of king Edgar in 956. He held land at Harwell in Berks.

Aelfstan, a member of the community at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Aelfstan, moneyers of this name minted at Canterbury, Chester, Bedford and Exeter for king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aelfstan, father of Oslac. He and his brother Leofsige forfeited a hide of land at Horningsea. Mid 10th century.

Aelfstan, son of Heahstan and father of Aelfheah and Aelfric. A landholder at Wouldham in Kent. Mid 10th century.

Aelfstan, brother of Bondi and the priest Athelstan. He was involved in the dispute over land at Horningsea. Late 10th century.

Aelfstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Chester, London, Shrewsbury, Totnes, Winchester and York. Late 10th century.

Aelfstan of Fulbourn, a witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Aelfstan, brother of Leofsige, Wulfgar and kinsman of Oslac. They gave a hide to ealdorman Brihtnoth to gain a favour, but Leofsige and Aelfstan reneged on the deal. Late 10th century.

Aelfstan (St.), bishop of Ramsbury 976-981, after Aelfgar. A simple monk who became abbot of Glastonbury 964-970, then probably abbot of Old Minster at Winchester. He is claimed to have put his hand in boiling water without suffering harm. Probably the author of a life of St. Aethelwold.

Aelfstan, a clerk at Worcester. He witnessed documents between 962 and 983.

Aelfstan, a man of archbishop Oswald of York in 991. He held land at Tytherington in Glos.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Glos in 991. He inherited land at Tetbury from Aethelm.

Aelfstan, a man of bishop Aescwig of Dorchester on Thames in 995. He held land at Cuxham in Oxon.

Aelfstan, bishop of Rochester c961-995, after Burgric. He had been a monk at Winchester. He was in conflict with king Aethelred between 984 and 988.

Aelfstan, bishop of London 962-996, after Dunstan. With Aescwig, Aelfric and Thored, he was in command of the fleet in 992. He had charge of the abbey of Evesham 991-996.

Aelfstan, a slave in Durham. He had sold himself and his wife and children to Geatflaed to obtain food. They were later freed. Late 10th century.

Aelfstan, son of Mann, brother of Aelfmaer and probably a kinsman of Aelfhelm Polga. He inherited land at Cockayne Hatley and Potton in Beds from Aelfhelm. Late 10th century.

Aelfstan, a bishop, possibly a chorepiscopus at Elmham. A witness of documents in 1009 and 1011.

Aelfstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Dover, London, Tamworth, Wilton and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Aelfstan, archbishop of Canterbury 1013-1020, after the martyrdom of Aelfheah. More usually known as Lifing, but sometimes Athelstan or Aelfstan. A monk at Glastonbury, abbot of Chertsey 989-998, after Ordbriht, bishop of Wells 998-1013, after Aelfwine.

Aelfstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harthacnut at Chester and Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Aelfstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London, Wilton and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Aelfstan, a thegn in Wilts in 1043. He held land at Sevington.

Aelfstan, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Edward the Confessoor in 1044.

Aelfstan, a staller in Kent in 1044.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Essex. He held half a hide at Ongar of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Aelfstan, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 1022-1047, after Aelfmaer. He translated of the body of Mildthryth to Canterbury in 1035. He retired in 1045 due to infirmity and died in 1046.

Aelfstan, a thegn or princeps. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Aelfstan, a reeve of London. He held land at Dartford in Kent in 1066.

Aelfstan of Boscombe, a prominent landholder in 1066. He held twenty-three hides in Beds, two hides in Berks, thirty-six hides in Dorset, twenty-five hides in Glos, five hides in Hants, twenty hides in Herts, twenty-four hides in Somerset and fifty-nine hides in Wilts.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a virgate at Cople in Wixamtree Hundred.

Aelfstan, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held eight estates amounting to four and a half hides.

Aelfstan Tilley, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at both Nutcott and West Manley.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide at Stourton Candle in Brownshall Hundred.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a hide at Dullingham in Radfield Hundred.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Sutton in Northwich Hundred.

Aelfstan, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held a hide at Trevell and Trevillisi.

Aelfstan, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen hides at West Ham, Springfield and Dickley.

Aelfstan Stric, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Fanton Hall in Barstable Hundred.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Longborough in Witley Hundred.

Aelfstan, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held two virgates at Bengeo and Datchworth.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Farningham and Maplecombe.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a carucate at Wysall in Broxtow Wapentake.

Aelfstan, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held seven carucates at Pattesley, Stanford and Hales.

Aelfstan, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Butleigh and Barton St.David.

Aelfstan, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held six carucates at Fakenham, Barningham and Eye.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Hollington in Baldslow Hundred.

Aelfstan, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held six hides at Loxley and Milcote.

Aelfstan, prior of Worcester Cathedral 1062-1077, when his brother Wulfstan became bishop. A landholder in Worcs.

Aelfswith, a matron, and kinswoman of king Eadwig. In c955 she held land at Kemsing in Kent.

Aelfswith, a nun, probably at Wilton, in 970.

Aelfswith, wife of Brihtric of Meopham and kinswoman of Brihtwaru of Fawkham. Late 10th century.

Aelfswith, wife of ealdorman Aelfheah of Hants and mother of Godwine and Aelfweard. She held estates in Surrey, and inherited land at Batcombe in Somerset when Aelfheah died in 971.

Aelfswith, wife of the thegn Wulfwine Cocus. She and Wulfwine forfeited their estate at Yelling in Hunts. Late 10th century.

Aelfswith, mother of Wulfgyth who was a slave at Coleshill in Berks who was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Aelfswith, a matron, probably of royal lineage, in Hants. She gave land in Winchester to the Old Minster in 996.

Aelfswith, foster-mother of the atheling Athelstan. She inherited land at Westune from Athelstan in c1016.

Aelfswith, a nun at Peterborough in 1066.

Aelfthryth, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Aelfthryth, abbess of Repton when Guthlac entered the monastery in 697.

Aelfthryth, daughter of ealdorman Oswulf and Beornthryth. Early 9th century.

Aelfthryth, daughter of king Offa of Mercia and Cynethryth. Early 9th century.

Aelfthryth, wife of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Mother of Kenelm, Cwenthryth and Burgenhild. Early 9th century.

Aelfthryth, third daughter of king Alfred and Ealhswith, and sister of Aethelflaed, Edward, Aethelgifu and Aethelweard. She was sent by her father to marry count Baldwin of Flanders in c895. Mother of Earnwulf. She was known also as Aethelswith or Gunnhild.

Aelfthryth, a nun, possibly abbess, at Shaftesbury in Dorset in 948. She held land at Purbeck.

Aelfthryth of Holland, a landholder in Essex and Suffolk. Late 10th century.

Aelfthryth, mother of Wulfbold. She was granted the forfeited estates of her son by king Aethelred in 988.

Aelfthryth, daughter of Wulfric Spott and Wulfrun of Wolverhampton. She held land in Staffs. She died in c994.

Aelfthryth, third wife of king Edgar. Daughter of ealdorman Ordgar of Devon and sister of ealdorman Ordwulf. She married ealdorman Aethelwold of the East Angles, and was mother of Leofic: in 965 she became the wife of king Edgar, and mother of Aethelred II. She was reported to have ordered the murder of her step-son king Edward the Martyr at Corfe in 978, and to have built the monastery at Amesbury as a penance. She died in 1002.

Aelfthryth, abbess of Berkeley in Glos. Early 11th century.

Aelfthryth, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held nine hides at Laindon in Barstable Hundred.

Aelfwald see Aelfwold

Aelfward see Aelfweard

Aelfwaru, sister of Aelfgifu the wife of king Eadwig, and of Aelfweard and Aethelweard. She inherited land at Mongewell in Oxon and Berkhamsted in Herts from her sister. Mid 10th century.

Aelfwaru, younger daughter of Wulfwaru of Bath. She was a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks. She held extensive estates in Anglia, and inherited land at Berkhamsted in Herts from Aelfgifu, and at Butcombe in Somerset from her mother. Sister of Wulfmaer, Aelfwine and Goda.

Aelfwaru of Bridgham, elder daughter of Athelstan Mannessune and sister of Aelfwenna. She held extensive estates in Anglia. She died in c1007.

Aelfwaru, daughter of Burga. She was a bondwoman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Aelfwaru Pet, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a virgate of Brihtric at Iddesleigh in Shebbear Hundred.

Aelfweald see Aelfwold

Aelfweard, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfweard, son of king Edward the Elder and Aelfflaed. He died sixteen days after his father in 924, and was possibly king for this time. Brother of Edwin, Eadgifu, Ealhhild, Edith, Aelfgifu, and half-brother of Athelstan, Edmund, Eadred, Eadgifu and Eadburg.

Aelfweard (Alwerd), a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aelfweard, brother of Aelfgifu the wife of king Eadwig, and of Aethelweard and Aelfwaru. He inherited land at Mongewell in Oxon and Berkhamsted in Herts from his sister. Mid 10th century.

Aelfweard Dudd, a benefactor of Hyde Abbey Winchester. Mid 10th century.

Aelfweard, son of ealdorman Aelfheah of Hants and Aelfswith, and brother of Godwine. He inherited land at Batcombe in Somerset and Purton in Wilts when Aelfheah died in 971.

Aelfweard of Studham, a witness at Ely in c975.

Aelfweard, a moneyer, at Guildford, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Aelfweard, a thegn in Hants between 959 and 977. Brother of the ealdormen Aelfheah and Aelfhere, and of Aelfwine and Edgar. He married Aelfswith. He held land at Fyfield and Ombersley.

Aelfweard, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Hastings, Lewes, London, Wallingford and Worcester. Late 10th century.

Aelfweard, a thegn and miles of bishop Oswald of Worcester between 969 and 980. Father of Edgeou. He held land at Bengeworth in Worcestershhire.

Aelfweard of Denton, an ealdorman. He attested and stood surety at Peterborough between 963 and 983.

Aelfweard, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks. He inherited land at Berkhamsted from Aelfgifu.

Aelfweard, a deacon, probably at Wolverhampton, in 994.

Aelfweard, a discifer of king Edgar, then of Edward, and an adviser to Aethelred, 977-998.

Aelfweard the Long, a priest of Dunstan at Canterbury, who was cured of lameness. Late 10th century.

Aelfweard, abbot of Glastonbury c979-c1009, after Sigegar.

Aelfweard, a cniht of Wulfwaru of Bath. He inherited twenty mancuses of gold from her. Early 11th century.

Aelfweard Scirlocc, a thegn. A witness of documents at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Aelfweard (Alfred), a king's reeve. He was captured by the Danes at the sack of Canterbury in 1011.

Aelfweard, a cniht of Edmund atheling in 1012.

Aelfweard, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Aylesbury, Lewes, Southampton and Southwark. Early 11th century.

Aelfweard the Kentishman, a witness of documents at Canterbury in c1032.

Aelfweard, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Bristol, Langport and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Aelfweard, bishop of London 1035-1044, after Aelfwig. Abbot of Evesham 1014-1044, after Aethelwig. He resigned his bishopric in 1044 and was then turned away from Evesham, possibly as he suffered from leprosy, and died at Ramsey later the same year. A kinsman of king Cnut.

Aelfweard, son of Aelfwold. A witness of documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Aelfweard of Longdon in Worcs. A freeman who witnessed documents at Worcester in c1050.

Aelfweard, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Bristol, Canterbury, London and Shaftesbury. Mid 11th century.

Aelfweard, a port-reeve at Exeter. Brother of Leofweard. Mid 11th century.

Aelfweard, son of Aitard and brother of Aelfwine. A moneyer and a holder of property in Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Aelfweard, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held two hides at Shelton and Turvey.

Aelfweard Bellrope, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held four hides at Holcot in Manshead Hundred.

Aelfweard, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Denford and Denchworth.

Aelfweard, a priest and landholder in Berks in 1066. He held three hides at Shippon in Hormer Hundred.

Aelfweard, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Chalfont St.Giles and Bradwell.

Aelfweard Cild, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held fourteen hides at Swanbourne and Great Horwood.

Aelfweard, landholders in Cambs in 1066. Men of this name held three and a half hides at Hatley St.George and Croydon.

Aelfweard, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held four and a half hides at Bowdon, Dunham and Hale.

Aelfweard, landholders in in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Alverton, and seven estates amounting to two and a half hides.

Aelfweard, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held twenty estates amounting to thirteen hides.

Aelfweard, son of Toki. A landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a manor at Lynton and estates amounting to eight hides.

Aelfweard Mart, a thegn and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held estates amounting to two hides.

Aelfweard Rufus, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a third of a furlong at Little Torrington.

Aelfweard, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four estates amounting to seventy-four hides.

Aelfweard Colling, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Langton Herring.

Aelfweard, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfward brother of Aelfgar, held fourteen hides at Burnham, Rainham and Thurrock.

Aelfweard Dore, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held forty acres at Nevendon in Barstable Hundred.

Aelfweard, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Rissington in Salmonsbury Hundred.

Aelfweard, a radman or thegn of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held sixteen hides at Doynton and Little Sodbury in Glos, and fourteen hides at Upton Snodsbury, Naunton and Longdon in Worcs.

Aelfweard, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-eight hides at Meonstoke, Barton and Bosmere.

Aelfweard, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held estates amounting to twenty-three hides.

Aelfweard of Mardley, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held three virgates at Rodhanger in Broadwater Hundred.

Aelfweard, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held twelve estates amounting to eighteen and a half hides.

Aelfweard, brother of Godwine. A landholder in Kent in 1066. He held four sulungs at Charlton, Horton and Otterden.

Aelfweard, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at Normanton-on-Trent.

Aelfweard, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfward son of Aethelmund, held nine hides at Eudon, Glazeley and Oldbury.

Aelfweard, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-nine estates amounting to seventy-three hides.

Aelfweard Glebard, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two hides at Horsey in North Petherton Hundred.

Aelfweard the Hunter, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held five hides at Pendomer in Houndborough Hundred.

Aelfweard, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at Hopton, Handsworth and Bradeley.

Aelfweard, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held fifty-six acres at Thrandeston and Raydon.

Aelfweard, landholders in Surrey in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Pepper Harrow, Blackheath and Wallington.

Aelfweard, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Halnaker and Peelings.

Aelfweard, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held seven hides at Packington, Bickenhilll and Willington.

Aelfweard, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held sixty-one hides at Dauntsey, Somerford Keynes and Ebbesbourne.

Aelfweard, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Naunton in Pershore Hundred.

Aelfweard, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen carucates at Arthington, Cookridge and Newton.

Aelfwen, sister of bishop Eadnoth of Dorchester. They founded the abbey at Chatteris. Early 11th century.

Aelfwen, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. She held a hide at Bursten in Cottesloe Hundred.

Aelfwen, Aelfwenna see also Aelfwyn

Aelfwenna, daughter of Athelstan Mannessune and sister of Aelfwaru. She inherited land at St.Ives in Hunts from her father. Late 10th century.

Aelfwic, last abbot of St.Mildreds, Canterbury, before 8th century.

Aelfwig, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfwig (Alwig, Aluwioh), bishop of Lindsey 733-750, after Cynebert. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Aelfwig (I), abbot of Westminster. He died c820. (vch)

Aelfwig (II), abbot of Westminster. He died c837.

Aelfwig, a thegn, and butler of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Aelfwig, a thegn. He inherited land at Chiltington in Sussex from archbishop Aelfsige in 960.

Aelfwig, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bedford, Buckingham, Hereford, Leicester and London. Late 10th century.

Aelfwig, a thegn. A witness of a grant to the monastery at St.Albans in 1007.

Aelfwig, probably bishop of London 1014-1015, during the absence of Aelfhun. Abbot of Westminster 993-1017, after Wulfsige.

Aelfwig, moneyers of this name operated eight mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aelfwig, brother of archbishop Wulfstan of York. He held land at Holt in Worcs in 1017.

Aelfwig, bishop of London 1022-1035, after Aelfhun.

Aelfwig, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Bath, Lincoln and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwig, a priest at Bury St.Edmunds. He inherited land at Roydon in Norfolk from bishop Aelfric of East Anglia in c1038.

Aelfwig, moneyers of this name operated seven mints of king Edward the Confessor. Early 11th century.

Aelfwig, two unidentified abbots. Witnesses of documents between 1024 and 1045.

Aelfwig, a cniht of Ketel Alder of Stisted in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwig, a steward of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. He inherited half a hide at Bentley in Essex from her. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwig of Haydon, a witness of documents at Sherborne in c1050.

Aelfric the Red, a serf at Bath in c1055.

Aelfwig Black, a witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwig, son of Chasi. A burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwig, abbot of Bath c1061-1065.

Aelfwig, abbot of New Minster Winchester c1063-c1066, after Aelfnoth. Possibly brother of Earl Godwine. He may have died in the battle at Hastings.

Aelfwig, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held three hides at Duxford in Ganfield Hundred.

Aelfwig, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Litlington in Armingford Hundred.

Aelfwig the Harper, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held seven hides at Swaffham.

Aelfwig, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Bossinney in Stratton Hundred.

Aelfwig Tabb, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Matford in Exminster Hundred.

Aelfwig, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen hides at Turnworth and Langton Long Blandford.

Aelfwig, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at Ampney, Cirencester, and Sezincote.

Aelfwig Hiles, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held seven hides at Tytherington and Oldland.

Aelfwig, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Rockbourne and Fordingbridge.

Aelfwig, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held half a hide at Wormsley in Staple Hundred.

Aelfwig, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three carucates at Firsby, Gonerby and Ingham.

Aelfwig, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held ten carucates at Narborough and Tottington.

Aelfwig, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held telve bovates at Tuxford, Broadholme and Grove.

Aelfwig, landholders in Oxon in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Waterstock and Tiddington.

Aelfwig, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held five hides at Bucknell, Kynaston and Lowe.

Aelfwig, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-eight hides at Luckington, Hillfarrance and Preston.

Aelfwig, son of Banna, and brother of Aelfwine. A king's reeve and landholder in 1066. He held twelve and a half hides at Martock and Woolavington in Somerset, and two hides in Devon.

Aelfwig, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Lavenham, Ilketshall and Elmham.

Aelfwig, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held seven and a half hides at Alveston, Wolford and Edgbaston.

Aelfwig, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen hides at Yatesbury and Surrendell.

Aelfwig, a radman and landholder in Worcs in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides at Longdon and Morton.

Aelfwig Black, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Longdon and Peopleton.

Aelfwig, abbot of Evesham. see Aethelwig

Aelfwine, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aelfwine (Elfwin), son of king Oswy of Northumbria and brother of king Egfrith and of Osthryth. He was killed in the battle at Trent river in 679.

Aelfwine, probably son of Oswulf and brother of king Aelfwold I of Northumbria and Osgifu.

Aelfwine (Oelfwine), brother of Aelf and son of king Aelfwold I of Northumbria. The brothers were treacherously taken from York and killed on the orders of king Aethelred I of Northumbria in 793.

Aelfwine, prior of Crayke in Yorks. 9th century.

Aelfwine (Aelle), bishop of Lichfield c915-c937, possibly after Wigmund.

Aelfwine, a son of king Edward the Elder. He pre-deceased his father. Early 10th century.

Aelfwine, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aelfwine, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aelfwine, son of Aethelweard and grandson of king Alfred. He was killed, with his brother Aethelwine (possibly Athelstan), at the battle of Brunanburh in 937.

Aelfwine, son of Aelfsige and Aethelhild, and nephew of ealdorman Aelfheah of Hants. A landholder at West Clere. Mid 10th century.

Aelfwine, a thegn. A landholder at Hanwell in Middlesex. Mid 10th century.

Aelfwine, a thegn and miles of king Eadwig in Hunts in 956. He held land at Yaxley and Farcet, and at Milton in Berks.

Aelfwine, a thegn. A witness to a Westminster charter of king Edgar in 962.

Aelfwine, a discthegn between 956 and 970. Brother of ealdorman Aelfheah of Hants, and of Aelfhere, Aelfweard and Edgar. He held land at Stourton in Glos, Highclere and Froxfield in Hants and Barkham in Berks.

Aelfwine, a king’s reeve in Kent in 959. A landholder at Sillinctun.

Aelfwine, a landholder in Cambs. He sold land at Wilburton to the abbey at Ely. He married Siflaed. Late 10th century.

Aelfwine, son of Aelfwold of Mardleybury. Brother of Aethelmaer. Late 10th century.

Aelfwine, a monk at Glastonbury in 975. Son of the thegn Wilfric and a kinsman of king Edgar.

Aelfwine, a thegn in Wilts in c975. He held land at Moredon in Rodbourne.

Aelfwine, moneyers of this name operated ten mints of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aelfwine, a landholder at Tidmington in Warks. Late 10th century.

Aelfwine, father of Aelfric and Boia, who were involved in a suit with Putrael at Bodmin. Late 10th century.

Aelfwine, a thegn, and scriptor of king Aethelred. He held land Brighthampton in Oxon. Late 10th century.

Aelfwine, son of Brihtsige. A landholder at Lawshall and Hawstead in Suffolk. He became a monk at Ramsey. Late 10th century.

Aelfwine, nephew of archbishop Oswald of York. He held land at Ripple in Worcs in 988. He married Aefed.

Aelfwine, father of ealdorman Leofwine of Mercia. Late 10th century.

Aelfwine, son of ealdorman Aelfric. He fought alongside his kinsman ealdorman Brihtnoth at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Aelfwine, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Aethelred ll in 994.

Aelfwine, bishop of Wells in 997, after Sigegar. He displaced Sigegar by underhand means, but survived him by only thirteen days.

Aelfwine, younger son of Wulfwaru of Bath. He was a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks. Brother of Wulfmaer, Aelfwaru and Goda. He inherited land at Leigh and Holton in Somerset from his mother.

Aelfwine, a monk. Son of Oswig and Leofflaed, and grandson of ealdorman Brihtnoth. Early 11th century.

Aelfwine, abbot of Peterborough. Early 11th century.

Aelfwine, a priest at Walsingham. Early 11th century.

Aelfwine, a chaplain of the atheling Athelstan He inherited land at Harleston in Suffolk from Athelstan in c1015.

Aelfwine, moneyers of this name operated twenty-seven mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aelfwine Mus, a moneyer, at Ilchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aelfwine, bishop of the East Angles at Elmham c1016-c1022, after Aelfgar the Charitable. He had been a monk at Ely.

Aelfwine, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Aelfwine, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Aelfwine, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c1032.

Aelfwine, a thegn in Kent between 1019 and 1035, who also witnessed as a satrap. He may have been Aelfwine the Red.

Aelfwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Cricklade, Lincoln and Norwich. Early 11th century.

Aelfwine, a priest. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Aelfwine, a priest at Walsingham. He inherited thirty acres at Egmere in Norfolk from bishop Aelfric of East Anglia in c1038.

Aelfwine, son of Wulfred. A thegn of Essex. A witness of documents at Christchurch Canterbury in c1042. Father of Aelfwine the Red.

Aelfwine, son of Wulfweard. A witness of documents in Bury St. Edmunds between 1040 and 1044, possibly sheriff.

Aelfwine, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Aelfwine, holder of half a hide at Harlow of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Aelfwine, abbot of Malmesbury c1043-c1045, after Aethelweard.

Aelfwine, moneyers of this name operated twenty-four mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwine, a landholder in the Eastern Counties. He married Wulfgyth and was the father of Aelfketel, Ketel, Goda, Bote and Ealdgyth. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwine, bishop of Winchester 1032-1047, after Aelfsige. A royal chaplain. In legend he was the lover of queen Emma.

Aelfwine, son of Wulfgeat of Gislingham in Suffolk. (Possibly Aelfsige). Mid 11th century.

Aelfwine, a miles in 1049. He held land at Hambledon in Hants.

Aelfwine, a soldier in the service of king Edward in 1049. He was given a small parcel of land.

Aelfwine the Red, son of Aelfwine son of Wulfred. A landholder in Kent. A witness of documents at Canterbury between 1044 and 1050.

Aelfwine the King, a witness to manumissions at Exeter in c1050. Father of Aelfmaer.

Aelfwine, a tenant of the bishop of Winchester in c1053.

Aelfwine, abbot of New Minster Winchester 1032-1057. He had been a monk and deacon there for many years.

Aelfwine, son of Aitard and brother of Aelfward. A moneyer and a holder of property in Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwine, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine, son of Chipping. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine, son of Tathere. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine Bullocks-eye, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine Childbrother, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine the hay merchant, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine the hewer, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine Jeltfange, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine Pebble, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine the Red, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine Scid, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine Wet-monger, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwine, a thegn or princeps. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Aelfwine, possibly a son of king Harold I. He witnessed charters in Aquitaine in 1060.

Aelfwine, a landholder in Lincs. Father of Leofwine. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwine, abbot of Buckfastleigh in Devon c1045-c1066.

Aelfwine, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwine, a landholder in Beds 1066. He held estates at Pertenhall and Keysoe.

Aelfwine, landholders in Beds in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Flitwick, Holme, Stratton and Sharnbrook.

Aelfwine, a priest and landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Turvey.

Aelfwine Sack, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Barford.

Aelfwine Devil, a landholder in 1066. He held six hides at Clifton and Temepsford in Beds, and a hide at West Perry in Hunts.

Aelfwine, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held fifty-eight hides at Marcham, Englefield and West Hagbourne.

Aelfwine of Marcham, a prominent landholder in 1066. Son of Wulfgeat. He is reported to have been killed in the battle at Hastings.

Aelfwine Chafersbeard, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a hide at Crookham in Thatcham Hundred.

Aelfwine, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfwine son of Goding, held fifty-five hides at Claydon, Linslade, Hartwell and Hogshaw.

Aelfwine, brother of bishop Wulfwine of Dorchester on Thames. A landholder in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Westbury in Bucks, and three hides at Maulden in Beds.

Aelfwine Varus, a landholder in Bucks in 1066.

Aelfwine, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Guilden Morden.

Aelfwine, a reeve of the abbot of Ely. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot.

Aelfwine Bland, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Aelfwine Maimcock, a king's beadle in Cambs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Abington Pigotts.

Aelfwine, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen estates amounting to nineteen hides.

Aelfwine, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held forty-two estates amounting to thirty-three hides.

Aelfwine Black, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Honeychurch in Black Torrington Hundred.

Aelfwine the steward, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Crealy in Budleigh Hundred.

Aelfwine, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Etwal and Stanton.

Aelfwine, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Blandford St.Mary, Okeford and Winterborne.

Aelfwine, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen hides at Horndon, Benfleet and Strethall.

Aelfwine Still, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Wendon Lofts in Uttlesford Hundred.

Aelfwine, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held seventeen hides at Aylworth, Dodington and Huntley.

Aelfwine, vice-comes in Gloucester in 1066. He held twenty-eight hides at Guiting, Taynton, and Caldicott in Glos, and six hides at Wolferlow in Hereford.

Aelfwine, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-five hides at Oakley, Winchfield and Carhampton.

Aelfwine Frost, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Shalcombe on the Isle of Wight.

Aelfwine Stilla, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held three hides at Crawley in Buddlesgate Hundred.

Aelfwine White, a landholder in 1066. He held two hides in Hants, and half a hide in Middlesex.

Aelfwine, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Kingstone and Wolferlow.

Aelfwine, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held nine and a half hides at Hertingfordbury, Chells and Pelham.

Aelfwine of Gotton, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held twenty-seven hides at Stanstead and Aldbury in Herts, and three hides at Quickburn in Essex. Son of Dudde and probably brother of Leofsige Duddesunu.

Aelfwine Dod, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held ten acres at Chells in Broadwater Hundred of Aelfric Little.

Aelfwine Horn, a thegn of king Edward. A prominent landholder in Herts, Beds, Kent and Middlesex in 1066.

Aelfwine the Hunter, a landholder in 1066. A man of queen Edith. He held a hide at Cassio in Herts, half a hide at West Bergholt in Essex, and two hides at Pytchley in Northants.

Aelfwine, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held a carucate at Sawtry in Normancross Hundred.

Aelfwine Black, a landholder in 1066. He held land at Hemingford in Hunts, and Clapham and Kempston in Beds. Father of Wulfwine.

Aelfwine cild, a landholder in Hunts and Norfolk in 1066.

Aelfwine, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held ten estates amounting to nine sulungs.

Aelfwine, a priest and landholder in Kent in 1066. He held an estate at Jaonei.

Aelfwine, landholders in Leics in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen carucates at Thurlaston, Peatling and Market Bosworth.

Aelfwine Buxton, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held six carucates at Birstall in Goscote Wapentake.

Aelfwine, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen estates amounting to twenty-nine carucates.

Aelfwine, son of Brihtmaer. A landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held a mill at Stepney.

Aelfwine, a landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held four hides at Haggerston, Ickenham, and Harmondsworth.

Aelfwine Stickhare, a man of king Edward, and landholder in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Stepney in Middlesex, and five hides at Heydon in Essex. He may be Aethelwine Stickhare of Kent.

Aelfwine, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held nine carucates at Tottington, Rougham and Snarehill.

Aelfwine, son of Merefin. A thegn and landholder in Northants in 1066. He held seven hides at Helmdon, Staverton and Furtho.

Aelfwine, son of Ulf. A landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and two virgates at Isham in Orlingbury Hundred.

Aelfwine Cobbold, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide at Hantone in Navisford Hundred.

Aelfwine, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held six carucates at Flintham, Beeston and Manton.

Aelfwine, landholders in Oxon in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-three hides at Crowell, Emmington and Whitchurch.

Aelfwine, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Rushbury, Tugford and Stanton Long.

Aelfwine, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfwine son of Banna, held fourteen estates amounting to seventeen hides.

Aelfwine, son of Goda. A landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three virgates at Huntspill.

Aelfwine Pike, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Cossington in Whitley Hundred.

Aelfwine, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held half a hide and half a virgate at Handsworth and Cotwalton.

Aelfwine, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfwine of Mendlesham, held seventeen carucates at Elmham, Withersfield and Thorrington.

Aelfwine, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Strickland, Darsham and Ulverston.

Aelfwine, landholders in Surrey in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-five hides at Godalming, Tolworth and Walton.

Aelfwine Boi, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held three hides at Chilworth.

Aelfwine, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-seven hides at Clapham, Marden and Offham.

Aelfwine, a vice-comes in 1066. He held twenty-one hides in Warks, and three hides at Offord in Hunts. Father of Thurkill of Arden and Godmund.

Aelfwine, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name, including Aelfwine brother of Leofwine, held eighteen hides at Whitchurch, Nuneaton and Lawford.

Aelfwine, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held forty-eight hides at Boyton, Wroughton and Clatford.

Aelfwine, a radman or thegn of earl Edwin. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Cooksey and North Piddle.

Aelfwine, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen estates amounting to eighty-two carucates, including a large estate at Long Marston.

Aelfwine, abbot of Ramsey in Hunts 1043-1079 after Athelstan. He was sent to the synod of Rheims by king Edward in 1049. He travelled to Rome in c1065. Son of Eadbriht, a priest in Essex.

Aelfwold, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

AELFWOLD, king of the East Angles c713-c749, after his half-brother Aldwulf. Son of Aethelhere and Hereswith.

Aelfwold, probably an ealdorman. A witness of documents at Chichester in c780.

AELFWOLD I, king of Northumbria 778-788, after after having driven out Aethelred I. Son of Oswulf, and brother of Aelfwine and Osgifu. Father of Aelf and Aelfwine. He was killed by ealdorman Sicga.

AELFWOLD II, king of Northumbria 807-809, during the exile of Eardwulf. A kinsman of Aelfwold I.

Aelfwold, a dux in Mercia in c823.

Aelfwold, a priest at St. Augustine's, Canterbury. His calendar was in the library at Canterbury. Probably early 10th century.

Aelfwold, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aelfwold, a thegn in Sussex or Kent in 932. He held land at Derantune.

Aelfwold, a moneyer, at London, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Aelfwold, an ealdorman in eastern Wessex between 925 and 944.

Aelfwold, a man of king Edmund in 946. He held land at Gamelanwrythe in Kent.

Aelfwold, a landholder at Hannington in Wilts. Mid 10th century.

Aelfwold, a thegn of king Eadwig in Somerset in 956. He held land at Withiel Florey.

Aelfwold, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Eadwig in 957.

Aelfwold, a king's thegn in 962. He held land at Cungle in Glos.

Aelfwold, a landholder at Heybridge in Essex. He inherited from ealdorman Aelfgar in 962.

Aelfwold, a thegn of king Edgar. He held fifteen cassati at Apsley Guise in Beds in 969.

Aelfwold, a landholder at Yaxley in Hunts. Mid 10th century.

Aelfwold, a moneyer, at Lympne, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aelfwold, brother of Eadric the Tall. A landholder at Hauxton in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold the Fat, a landholder in Cambs. He sold land at Chippenham to the abbey at Ely. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold of Mardleybury, a landholder in Herts. Father of Aelfwine and Aethelmaer. He sold land at Stretham in Cambs to the abbey at Ely in c971.

Aelfwold, bishop of Crediton 953-972, after Aethelgar. He had been a monk at Glastonbury.

Aelfwold, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold, brother of Aelfhelm Polga, Aelfhelm the younger and Wulfmaer. He inherited land at Wratting in Cambs from Aelfhelm Polga. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold, a monk at Glastonbury. He left the monastery to return to his wealthy lifestyle. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold, bishop of Sherborne 964-978, probably after Brihthelm. He was possibly abbot of Glastonbury 959-964.

Aelfwold, moneyers of this name operated eight mints of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold, abbot of Muchelney c958-c982.

Aelfwold, a slave in Durham. He was given to Geatflaed by Cwaespatric, and was later freed. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold, a herdsman in Hatfield. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold, son of Aelfhelm the younger and brother of Aethelric. Probably grandson of Aelfhelm Polga. He inherited estates in Cambs and Suffolk from Aelfhelm. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold, a priest of Aethelflaed of Damerham. He inherited two hides at Donyland in Essex from her. Late 10th century.

Aelfwold, a comes. Second son of Athelstan Half-King and brother of ealdorman Aethelwine. With his brother and Brihtnoth, defender of the monasteries after the death of king Edgar in 975. He held estates in Beds, Warks and Somerset. He married Aelfhild. He died in 990.

Aelfwold, the inheritor of two buffalo horns from Wynflaed in c995.

Aelfwold, abbot of Winchcombe in Glos 980-1002, after Germanus.

Aelfwold, bishop of Crediton c987-c1010, after Aelfric.

Aelfwold, an abbot in the retinue of bishop Aldhun of Lindisfarne. Early 11th century.

Aelfwold, a monk at Crediton. He inherited twenty mancuses of gold from bishop Aelfwold in c1012.

Aelfwold, bishop of Crediton c1010-c1015, after his namesake.

Aelfwold, moneyers of this name operated seven mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aelfwold, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Suffolk. He inherited 26 acres from Thurketel of Palgrave in c1038.

Aelfwold, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London, Salisbury and Wilton. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwold, father of Aelfweard who witnessed documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Aelfwold, a man of Ketel Alder of Stisted in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwold, a thegn of archbishop Aethelnoth in Kent. He was granted land at Reculver in 1023.

Aelfwold, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aelfwold (St.), bishop of Sherborne c1045-1058, after his brother Brihtwine. A monk of Winchester, renowned for his asceticism.

Aelfwold, a monk at Ramsey in Hunts in c1060.

Aelfwold, a monk at Thorney in Cambs in c1060.

Aelfwold, a burgess with sake and soke in Lincoln in 1066.

Aelfwold of Stevington, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held nineteen hides at Maulden, Odell and Pavenham.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Wardle in Eddisbury Hundred.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Tredaule in Stratton Hundred.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three and a half bovates at Killamarsh and Sutton-on-the-Hill.

Aelfwold, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held small estates amounting to three and a half hides.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held five hides at Gillingham and Winterborne.

Aelfwold, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Pinnock, Quenington, and Westbury.

Aelfwold, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held two hides in the New Forest and on the Isle of Wight.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. With his five brothers he held five and a half hides at Gidding and Winwick.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held sixteen and a half carucates at Dalby, Somerby and Burrough.

Aelfwold, a burgess and lawman in Lincoln in 1066.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held half a carucate at Egmere in Greenhoe Hundred.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six and a half bovates at Skegby and Ollerton.

Aelfwold, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held sixty-nine hides at North Cadbury, Winford and Cheriton.

Aelfwold the Bald, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three virgates at South Cadbury in Catsash Hundred.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Croxden in Totmonslow Hundred.

Aelfwold, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty acres at Stonham in Bosmere Hundred.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Alfildestuna and Somerleyton.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a virgate at Alfriston in Alciston Hundred.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides at Chesterton and Donnelie.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held three hides at Broughton Gifford in Bradford Hundred.

Aelfwold, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. With his sister, he held eight hides at Sutton Veny in Warminster Hundred.

Aelfwold, a thegn of earl Edwin and landholder in Worcs in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four hides at Elmley, Northfield and Hampton.

Aelfwold, abbot of St.Benet of Hulme 1064-1089, after Thurstan of Ludham. Commander of the fleet of king Harold in 1066.

Aelfwyn (Elfwynn), daughter and only child of ealdorman Aethelred of Mercia and Aethelflaed, and granddaughter of king Alfred. She succeeded her mother as ruler of Mercia in 919, but was deposed by king Edward the Elder and taken to Wessex.

Aelfwyn, a nun in Kent in 948. She held land at Wickhambreux.

Aelfwyn, wife of Athelstan Half-King, and foster mother to king Edgar. She held land at Old Weston in Hunts in c958. Mother of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia. She died in 983.

Aelfwyn, wife of ealdorman Ordwulf of Devon. Late 10th century.

Aelfwyn, daughter of Oswig and Leofflaed and sister of Aethelswith and Leofwaru. Granddaughter of ealdorman Brihtnoth. A landholder at Stetchworth in Cambs. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwyn, daughter of Thurketel Heyng. She inherited land at Ormesby in Norfolk from her father. She became a recluse at St.Benedict's Holme. Mid 11th century.

Aelfwyn, a nun in Herts in c1049. She held land at Datchworth and Watton.

Aelfwyn, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held a hide and forty acres at Childerditch in Chafford Hundred.

Aelfwyn, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held fifteen acres at Great Glemham in Plomesgate Hundred.

Aelget, a landholder of earl Tostig in Hunts in 1066.

Aelgetus, steward of queen Seaxburg of Kent. Mid 7th century.

Aelhmund, a thegn in Mercia. A witness of the first charter of Peterborough in 664.

Aelhun (Oelhun), a moneyer, at London, of kings Ceolwulf and Wiglaf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Aeli, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two hides at Shrawardine in Baschurch Hundred.

Aelia Aeliana, named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB682.

Aelia Ammillusima, wife of Trojanius Augustinus. Named on an altar found at Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2029.

Aelia Augustina, wife of Julius Secundus. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB574.

Aelia Comindus, wife of Nobilianus. Named on a tombstone found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1561.

Aelia Matrona, wife of Julius Maximus and mother of Marcus Julius Maximus. Daughter of Campania Dubitata. Named on a tombstone probably found at Ribchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB594.

Aelia Proculina, named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1211.

Aelia Severa, wife of Caecilius Rufus. Named on a stone coffin found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB683.

Aelia Timo, named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1209.

Aelianus, a centurion, probably of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a building stone found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1847.

Aelid, a landholder in Northants in 1066. With Bishop he held two hides at Heyford in Nobottle Hundred.

Aelius, named on a strorage jar fragment found at Brough on Humber. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.174.

Aelius Aelianus, a centurion of the 9th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1498.

Aelius Antoninus, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a pedestal found near Ribchester. From Melitene on the Euphrates. Mid 3rd century. RIB583.

Aelius Atticus, Publius, a prefect. Named on an altar found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1073.

Aelius Augustinus, an optio. Named on an altar to the god Mars Ocelus, found at Caerwent. Roman, unknown date. RIB310.

Aelius Bassus, Publius, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a funerary slab found near Kendal. Roman, unknown date. RIB754.

Aelius Caesar, Lucius, a soldier of the 1st cohort of Hamian archers. Roman, mid 2nd century.

Aelius Candidus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB534.

Aelius Claudianus, an optio. Named on an altar found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB448.

Aelius Dida, a centurion of the 1st cohort of Dacians. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1365.

Aelius Erasinus, Publius, a tribune, probably of the 1st cohort of Vardulli. Named on a dedication slab found at High Rochester. Roman, c220. RIB1280.

Aelius Finitus, Publius, a duovir at Gloucester. 2nd century. RIB2487.3.

Aelius Gemellus, a decurion. Named on a tombstone found at Chesters. Heir of Aventinus. Roman, unknown date. RIB1480.

Aelius Longinus, a prefect of cavalry. Named on a dedication slab found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1470.

Aelius Lucanus, a cornicen of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on an inscription found in the Cumberland quarries. Roman, unknown date. RIB998.

Aelius Magnus, Publius, prefect of the Cavalry Regiment Augusta in c191. Named on an altar base found near Old Carlisle. From Pannonia. RIB894.

Aelius Marcianus, Publius, prefect of a cohort. Named on an altar found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB649.

Aelius Marcus, a decurion of the Augustan Cavalry Regiment of Vocontians. Named on an altar found at Newstead. Roman, unknown date. RIB2121.

Aelius Martinus, Publius, a princeps. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, c241. RIB1983.

Aelius Mercurialis, a corniculario. Named on a tombstone found at Great Chesters. Brother of Vacia. Roman, unknown date. RIB1742.

Aelius Miniphis, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.32.

Aelius Modestus, Publius, prefect of 1st cohort of Tungrians. Named on an altar at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1580.

Aelius Motio, named on an altar found near Derby. Roman, unknown date. RIB281.

Aelius, Publius, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on aa altar found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1122.

Aelius Rufus, prefect of the 4th cohort of Lingonians. Named on an altar found at Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1300.

Aelius Romulus, a centurion. Named on a storage jar fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.116.

Aelius Secundus, named on an altar found at Netherby. Roman, unknown date. RIB971.

Aelius Surinus, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a funerary slab found near Kendal. Roman, unknown date. RIB754.

Aelius Titullus, named on a Samian fragment found on Canvey Island. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.34.

Aelius Titullus, Publius, a prefect. Named on an altar to Mithras, found at Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1395.

Aelius Vibius, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on an altar to the native god Antenociticus, found at Benwell. Roman, probably c175. RIB1327.

Aelius Vitalianus, named on an altar found at Bewcastle. Roman, unknown date. RIB993.

Aelle, an early king in Mercia. Father of Cuda. 6th century.

AELLE, king of the South Saxons. A Saxon who landed near Selsey in 477 with his sons Cymen, Cissa and Wlencing. He became known as Bretwalda in

AELLE, king of Deira 560-590. Son of Yffi and brother of Aelfric; father of king Edwin of Northumbria, Hereric and Acca.

AELLE, king of Northumbria 863-867, after the deposition of Osbert, though he was not of the royal line. Son of Hama, and probably brother of Osbert. He was killed alongside Osbert fighting the Danes at York in 867.

Aelle, a thegn in Dorset in 844.

Aelle, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 942.

Aelle, bishop of Lichfield. see Aelfwine

Aellic, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held seven hides at Lavendon and Clifton in Bucks, and a small estate at Mere in Wilts.

Aellic, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held two hides at Hamerton and Keysoe.

Aelman, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aelmer see Aelfmaer

Aelred, a thegn of king Edward the Elder in Hants in 909.

Aelred, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held three iugera at Stelling and Shalmsford.

Aelred, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Aelfsige and Tubbi he held two hides at Newbold Comyn.

Aelseth, probably wife of Aelwyn and mother of Generath. She is named on a stone at Lanteglos in Cornwall.

Aelven, a moneyer of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Aelwyn, probably husband of Aelseth, and father of Generath. He is named on a stone at Lanteglos in Cornwall.

Aemilia, owner of a gold ring found near Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2422.1.

Aemilius Aemilianus, a tribune of the 1st cohort of Vangiones, Raetian spearmen. Named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1216.

Aemilius Crispinus, prefect of the Cavalry Regiment Augusta in c242. Named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. RIB897.

Aemilius Quintus Julius Haterianus, prefect of the 2nd legion. Named on a dedication slab found at Caerleon. Probably 2nd century. RIB335.

Aemilianus Salvianus, Lucius, a tribune of the 1st cohort of Vangiones in c213. Named on an altar found at Risingham. RIB1215.

Aercmund, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Aeresius Saenus, Gaius, a veteran of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at York. Married to Flavia Augustina, and father of Saenius Augustinus. Roman, unknown date. RIB685.

Aern... see Earn...

Aesc see Oisc

Aesca, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 862.

Aescbert, tutor to the seven year old king Kenelm of Mercia. Cwenthryth, sister of Kenelm, arranged for Aescbert to murder his pupil in 821.

Aescbert, a dux, probably in Devon or Cornwall, between 931 and 934.

Aescburg, an abbess, probably in Somerset, in c737.

Aescetel see Aesketel

Aescferth (Aescfrith), son of Eglaf. A Northumbrian being kept as a hostage, who fought valiantly at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Aescfrith, a thegn in Hants in c958.

Aeschere, in the poem Beowulf: A comrade-in-arms of Hrothgar. He was killed by Grendel’s mother. Brother of Yrmenlaf.

Aeschere, prior at Crowland. He was killed in the vestry by the Danes after the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Aescil, in Arthurian legend: King of Denmark. An ally of Arthur on the expedition to Gaul.

Aescman, a moneyer, at Lincoln and Stamford, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aescman, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Higham in Samford Hundred.

Aesculapius, classical god of medicine. Identified at Lanchester. Late 2nd century. RIB1072.

Aescwald, a priest. A witness to a Rochester charter of 761.

Aescwen of Stonea, a landholder in Cambs in c955.

Aescwig, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aescwig, abbot of Bath 963-985, after Aelfheah. He had been a monk at Winchester. He probably became bishop of Dorchester on Thames.

Aescwig, bishop of Dorchester on Thames c977-1002, after Aelfnoth. With Aelfric, Aelfstan and Thored, he was in command of the fleet in 992.

AESCWINE (Earconwine, Erkenwin), king of the East Saxons. Son of Offa and father of king Sledda. Mid 6th century.

Aescwine, a priest, probably in London, in c609.

AESCWINE, king of the West Saxons 674-676. Son of Cenfus. He fought against king Wulfhere of Mercia at the battle of Biedanheafde in 675.

Aescwine, a moneyer, at Wallingford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aescwulf, bishop of Dunwich, after Aecca. He died c736.

Aescwulf, father of Aethelwulf, who was a king on the Isle of Wight. Mid 9th centruy.

Aescwulf, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aescwulf, a homesteader near Creedy in Devon in 930.

Aescwulf, a moneyer of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aescwulf, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held ten hides at Landican and Dunham.

Aescwyn, wife of Aelfhere of Snodland, and mother of Aelfric of Fawkham, in Kent. Mid 10th century.

Aese, found on an inscribed stone at York, where he and Grim built a church. 10th-11th century.

Aesica, a boy reared in Barking nunnery, who died of plague at the age of three, and who named the nun Edith as next to die. Late 7th century.

Aeskell, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held three hides at Wimborne.

Aeskell, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held five hides at Margaretting in Chelmsford Hundred.

Aeskell, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Rissington in Salmonsbury Hundred.

Aeskell, a priest and landholder in Hants in 1066. He held property in Southampton.

Aeskell, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Mapledurwell in Basingstoke Hundred.

Aeskell of Ware, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held thirty-two hides at Ware and Knebworth in Herts, and sixty-nine hides at Stotfold, Willington and Hockliffe in Beds.

Aeskell, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held half a hide at Pixley. A man of the bishop of Hereford.

Aeskell, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held eleven hides at Covington and Winwick.

Aeskell of Beckenham, a prominent landholder in Kent in 1066.

Aeskell, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held thirteen hides at Byfield, Slapton and Boddington.

Aeskell, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held ten bovates at Elkesley, Nuthall and North Morton.

Aeskell, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three hides at Besford, Wollerton and Ruthall.

Aeskell, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Uggeshall in Blything Hundred.

Aeskell, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held seven hides at Balham and Woking.

Aeskell, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Wolfhampcote in Marton Hundred.

Aeskell, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide at Hilmarton in Kingsbridge Hundred.

Aeskell see also Aesketel, Osketel

Aesketel, cook to king Wiglaf of Mercia in 833.

Aesketel, a monk at Crowland, probably deputy to abbot Siward. He was quoted in the spurious charter of 851 as complaining of the ravaging of pirates.

Aesketel, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aesketel, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Aesketel, two thegns of this name witnessed a Derbyshire charter in 1009.

Aesketel, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Aesketel brother of Fenchel, held twenty estates amounting to thirty-two carucates.

Aesketel Barn, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held four bovates at Kirmington in North Riding.

Aesketel, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held forty-six carucates at Byland, Murton and Thormanby.

Aesketel (Askil), brother of Siric and of Brand, abbot of Peterborough. Son of Toki. A thegn of king Edward in c1060. He held twelve carucates at Scotton, Scotter and Raventhorpe in Lincs, and an estate at Muskham in Notts. He gave his estate at Walcot-on-Trent to Peterborough when he travelled to Rome.

Aeslac, a landholder in Yorks in 963. He held twenty cassati at Sherburn-in-Elmet.

Aestan Loc, a moneyer. see Athelstan Loc

Aestan, father of Leofwine. He held land in Bucks and Notts. Mid 11th century.

Aestan, a moneyer, at Buckingham and Warwick, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aestan, a canon at St.Guthlacs in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Dormington in Greytree Hundred.

Aestan, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Wickersley in West Riding.

Aesurilinus, named on a dedication slab found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB193.

Aesv, probably a ruler of part of the Iceni. Abbreviated name on a coin. Early 1st century.

Aetard, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Aeternus, son of Ingenuus. Named on a pewter plate found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.9.

Aethan, a ceorl in Cornwall. In c959 he defended himself against a charge of being born a slave.

Aethelbald, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelbald, a thegn in Mercia. A witness of the first charter of Peterborough in 664.

AETHELBALD, king of Kent. see EADBALD

Aethelbald, son of Cynebald. Of the royal line of Wessex, and father of Oswald the atheling. A rebel against king Aethelheard. Late 7th century.

AETHELBALD, king of Mercia 716-757, after his cousin Ceolred. Son of Alweo, and probably brother of Heardbert. Often a visitor to the cell of Guthlac during his early years in exile. He was killed at the battle of Seckington, but was also reported.as having been killed by his bodyguard.

Aethelbald, a Northumbrian noble. With Heardbert, he killed three high-reeves, Ealdwulf, Cynewulf and Ecga, at Coniscliffe and Helathirnum in 778.

Aethelbald, abbot of Monkwearmouth and Jarrow. Late 8th century.

Aethelbald, a dux. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

AETHELBALD, king of Wessex 858-860. Son of king Aethelwulf, with whom he defeated the Danes at Aclea in 851, and Osburg. He conspired, with Ealhstan and Eanwulf, against the king while he was away in Rome in 855. He married his father's 15 year old widow Judith. Brother of Athelstan, Aethelswyth, Aethelbert, Aethelred and Alfred.

Aethelbald, archbishop of York in c898, after Wulfred.

Aethelbald, bishop of Sherborne 919-c930, after Werstan.

Aethelbeard, a priest at Winchester in c908.

Aethelberg(a) see Aethelburg

Aethelbert, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelbert (Ædibrith), great grandfather of king Ida of Bernicia. Probably late 5th centtury.

AETHELBERT I (St.), king of Kent c561-616. Probably son of Eormenric. He married Bertha, christian daughter of king Charibert of Paris, was father of Eadbald and Aethelburga. He received Augustine to Canterbury and was converted. He became known as Bretwalda in

Aethelbert (St.), son of Eormenred and Oslava, and cousin of king Egbert of Kent. He and his brother Aethelred were killed in c664 by the thegn Thunor, on the orders of the king, as they threatened his rule. He was eventually buried at Ramsey. Brother also of Eormenberg, Eormenberg, Eormengytha and Aethelthryth.

AETHELBERT I, king of the East Angles in 749, sharing rule with Hunbeanna. He may have been called Albert.

AETHELBERT II, king of Kent 725-762, after his father Wihtred, sharing rule with his brothers Alric and Eadbert.

Aethelbert, a king in Sussex in c774.

Aethelbert, abbot of Ripon. see Aldbert

Aethelbert Coena, archbishop of York 766-779, after Egbert. A teacher at the school at York, with Alcuin and Eanbald among his pupils, and where he founded a great library.

AETHELBERT II (St.), king of East Anglia 779-794. Son of king Aethelred and Leofrun. He was beheaded in Hereford by Winbert, on the order of king Offa of Mercia, despite being a suitor for the hand of Offa's daughter.

Aethelbert, bishop of Whithorn 776-789, after Pectwine; bishop of Hexham 789-797, after Tilbert.

Aethelbert, a dux. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

AETHELBERT, king of Wessex 860-865, after his brother Aethelbald, having been king of Kent and Essex 858-860. Son of king Aethelwulf and Osburg, and brother of Athelstan, Aethelbald, Aethelswyth, Aethelred and Alfred.

Aethelbert, a landholder at Sedgefield in Durham in c901. He held the land of bishop Cutheard of Lindisfarne.

Aethelbert, a priest at Winchester in c908.

Aethelbert, "oeconomous" in Hants. He gave land at Crondall to king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aethelbert, an ealdorman in Wessex. He was probably the father of Aelfgifu, the first wife of king Aethelred II. Mid 10th century.

Aethelbert, a priest at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Aethelbert, a moneyer, at Ipswich, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aethelbert (Othelbriht), legatee of a mancus of gold from Wynflaed in c995.

Aethelbert, a monk of Glastonbury. He was an attendant of archbishops Dunstan and Aelfheah at Canterbury. Late 10th century.

Aethelbrand, a moneyer, at Northampton, of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aethelbrant of Pilsgate. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Aethelbriht (Agelbriht), a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Aethelburg, wife of king Aethelbert of Kent. see Bertha

Aethelburg (St.), christian daughter of king Aethelbert I of Kent, known as Tata, and sister of Eadbald. She married king Edwin of Northumbria, and was mother of Eanflaed. With bishop Paulinus, she escaped by boat to exile in Kent when Edwin was killed at the battle of Hatfield Chase in 633. She founded, and was buried at, the monastery at Lyminge.

Aethelburg (St.), younger daughter of king Anna of the East Angles, and sister of Seaxburg, Wihtburg and Aetheldreda. She became abbess of Brie. She died in 664. Her body remained incorrupt.

Aethelburg, daughter of king Aldwulf of East Anglia. Sister of Hwaetburg. Late 7th century.

Aethelburg (St.), sister of bishop Eorconwald of London, and possibly daughter of Offa, a prince in Lindsey. She was first abbess of the monastery at Barking, built for her in c690 by Eorconwald.

Aethelburg, abbess of Repton. see Eadburg of Repton

Aethelburg (Oethilburga), abbess, probably of Hackness, where her relics lay. 8th or 9th century.

Aethelburg, a wife of king Wihtred of Kent. Probably mother of Alric. She was more probably Werburg. Early 8th century.

Aethelburg (Aethelburh), wife of king Ine of Wessex. Daughter of a king of Northumbria. She demolished king Ine's fortifications at Taunton in 722.

Aethelburg, abbess of Withington in Glos in 774. She was the daughter of ealdorman Alfred and a kinswoman of sub-king Uhtred of the Hwicce.

Aethelburg, daughter of king Offa of Mercia. She became an abbess. Sister of Egfrith, Eadburg, Aelfflaed and Aethelswith. Late 8th century.

Aethelburg, daughter of king Edward the Elder. see Eadburg

Aetheldreda (Aethelthryth, Audrey)(St.), daughter of king Anna of the East Angles, and sister of Seaxburg, Wihtburg and Aethelburg. She married Tondbert in 648, and king Egfrith of Northumbria in 648. She remained a virgin, and entered the convent at Coldingham in Northumbria in 660; she built the convent at Ely in 673 and became the first abbess. She died of plague in 679. Her body was found incorrupt in 695.

Aethelfand, son of ealdorman Aethelmaer the Stout. see Aethelweard

Aethelfel, a witness in Cornwall in c943. He affirms as archbishop.

Aethelferth, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelferth, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aethelferth, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Athelstan in 925-38.

Aethelferth, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Aethelferth, moneyers of this name minted at Ilchester and London for king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aethelferth, a thegn of king Edgar. He held land at Ballidon in Derbyshre. Mid 10th century.

Aethelferth of Newton, a landholder near Thorney abbey in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Aethelferth, father of Leofric. A landholder in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Aethelferth see also Aethelfrith

Aethelflaed, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Aethelflaed (Aelfflaed), daughter of king Offa of Mercia. Sister of Egfrith, abbess Aethelburg, Eadburg and Aethelswith. Late 8th century.

Aethelflaed, known as the Lady of the Mercians. Eldest daughter of king Alfred and sister of Edward the Elder, Aethelgifu, Aelfthryth and Aethelweard. She married ealdorman Aethelred of Mercia, and was mother of Aelfwyn. When Aethelred died, she ruled Mercia in her own right from 911-919. She ravaged Wales in 916. She built the Mercian series of defensive burhs.

Aethelflaed, mother of Aethelgar, bishop of Winchester and archbishop of Canterbury. Early 10th century.

Aethelflaed (Aelfgifu), a niece of king Athelstan. A supporter of the young Dunstan. Mid 10th century.

Aethelflaed of Damerham. Daughter of ealdorman Aelfgar of Essex and sister of Aelfflaed, the wife of ealdorman Brihtnoth. She married first king Edmund of Wessex and then ealdorman Athelstan Rota. Mid 10th century.

Aethelflaed Eneda, daughter of ealdorman Ordmaer. First wife of king Edgar, and mother of Edward the Martyr. Mid 10th century.

Aethelflaed, wife of Aethelweard the chronicler and daughter-in-law of Aelfgifu the wife of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Aethelflaed, wife of Leofric of Brandon. She held land at Bishampton in Worcs in c970.

Aethelflaed, a landholder at Stretham in Cambs. Sister of Leofric and Aethelgifu. She married Wulfsige. Late 10th century.

Aethelflaed, wife of ealdorman Aelfric cild. Late 10th century.

Aethelflaed, first wife of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia. She died in 977.

Aethelflaed, a widow and landholder at Shepperton and Sunbury in Middlesex. She sold the land to archbishop Dunstan. Late 10th century.

Aethelflaed (St.), abbess of Romsey in Hants in c990, after Elwina. She bathed in the nude, and upset the queen. Daughter of Aethelwold and Brihtwynn.

Aethelflaed, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Aethelflaed, daughter of Wynflaed and sister of Eadmaer. She inherited Ebbesborne in Hants from her mother in c995.

Aethelflaed, daughter of Ealhhelm. She inherited linen and a bondwoman in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Aethelflaed the White, the inheritor of a gown, cap and headband in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Aethelflaed, sister of ealdorman Leofsige of Essex. She held land at Laver in Essex and at Cockhampstead in Herts. Early 11th century.

Aethelflaed, wife of ealdorman Aethelweard. She freed her slave Aelfgyth at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Aethelflaed (1), three daughters of earl Aldred of Northumbria were given the same name. (1) married earl Siward of Northumbria, and was the mother of Waltheof. Mid 11th century.

Aethelflaed (2), three daughters of earl Aldred of Northumbria were given the same name. (2) (or her sister Aethelthryth) married Orm, son of Gamel, and was mother of Egfritha. Mid 11th century.

Aethelflaed (3), three daughters of earl Aldred of Northumbria were given the same name. Mid 11th century.

Aethelflaed, wife of Toki of Halton in Bucks. Mid 11th century.

Aethelflaed, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelflaed, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. She held two hides at Hethfelton in Winfrith Hundred.

Aethelfrith, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelfrith, a West Saxon. He may have been a sub-king in c593. Possibly son of Crida.

AETHELFRITH (Aethelferth, Eadfered Flesaur), king of Northumbria 593-616. Son of king Aethelric. He married Bebba, then Acca, sister of Edwin of Deira, later king. Father of Oswy, Oswald, Eanfrith, Oslac, Oswudu, Oslaf and Offa. He defeated Aidan at the battle of Degsastan in 603, but was killed in battle against king Edwin at the river Idle.

AETHELFRITH, king of Mercians in 674, but is probably Aethelred.

Aethelfrith, a patricius of king Ine of the West Saxons in 705.

Aethelfrith, a comes. A witness at Clovesho in 716.

Aethelfrith, bishop of Elmham in 736, after Nothlac.

Aethelfrith, a thegn in Berkshire between 862 and 868.

Aethelfrith, a servant of the abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury. A landholder at Atelesworth in Kent in c870.

Aethelfrith, a landholder at Willesborough and Hinxhill in Kent. Late 9th century.

Aethelfrith, a king's geneat. He was killed in the battle in the estuary of the river Itchen in 896.

Aethelfrith, a dux or ealdorman in South Mercia between 883 and 904. He lost all the deeds to his land in a fire, but was allowed to have them re-written. He married Aethelgyth, and was probably father of Athelstan Half King. He died in c916.

Aethelfrith, a moneyer, at York, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelfrith, a landholder in Cambs. Father of Leofric of Brandon. Mid 10th century.

Aethelfrith the Stout, father of Aethelnoth. He held land near Peterborough in c983.

Aethelfrith (Ailuert, Aluert), a prominent landholder in 1066. He held twenty-six hides in Dorset, and thirteen hides in Somerset.

Aethelfrith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held nine carucates at Buttercrambe, Otterington and Sutton.

Aethelgar, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelgar (Edelgar), a moneyer of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Aethelgar, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelgar, bishop of Crediton 934-953, after Eadwulf.

Aethelgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Horncastle, Shaftesbury and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Aethelgar, archbishop of Canterbury 988-989, after Dunstan. A monk of Glastonbury, abbot of New Minster when priests were replaced by monks in 964, and bishop of Selsey 980-988, after Eadhelm. He translated the body of Swithun in 970. Son of Aethelflaed.

Aethelgar, father of Godric. In 962 he inherited a hide of 120 acres, probably in Essex, from ealdorman Aelfgar. His son was killed at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Aethelgeard, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelgeard, a witness of documents for king Aethelbert II of Kent in 732.

Aethelgeard, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Aethelgeard, a thegn. A landholder at Sotwell in Berks in 957.

Aethelgeard, a prominent thegn in Wessex 932-958. He held land at Winchester, in the Thames Valley and on the Isle of Wight. He is described as a karus of king Eadwig.

Aethelgeard, a landholder in Worcs. He inherited an estate at Hindlip from Aelfhild. Late 10th century.

Aethelgeard of Frome, a thegn in Hereford in c1023.

Aethelgeard (Eliard), a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Brockton in Patton Hundred.

Aethelgifu (Aelfgifu), second daughter of king Alfred and Ealhswith, and sister of Aethelflaed, Edward, Aelfthryth and Aethelweard. She was first abbess of the nunnery built by king Alfred at Shaftesbury in c887. She died in c918.

Aethelgifu, mother of Aelfgifu and mother-in-law of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Aethelgifu, probably wife of the thegn Aethelweard of Kent. Mid 10th century.

Aethelgifu, a landholder in Beds and Herts. Probably wife of Aethelric. Mid 10th century.

Aethelgifu, a landholder at Burwell in Cambs in c975.

Aethelgifu, wife of Wuncild. A slave freed in Cornwall in c970.

Aethelgifu, a landholder at Weedon and Watford in Northants. Late 10th century.

Aethelgifu, a landholder at Stretham in Cambs. Sister of Leofric and Aethelflaed. Late 10th century.

Aethelgifu, a comitissa, second wife of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia. She held land at Stowe and Bourn in Cambs. She died in 985.

Aethelgifu, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Aethelgifu, a weaver of Eadgifu the grand-daughter of Wynflaed. Late 10th century.

Aethelgifu, mother of Edith and Brihtsige. A landholder at Thaxted in Essex in 1004.

Aethelgifu, daughter of earl Uhtred of Northumbria and Aelfgifu. Grand-daughter of king Aethelred II of Wessex. She married Maldred, son of thegn Crinan of Northumbria. Early 11th century.

Aethelgyth, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Aethelgyth, an unidentified abbess, possibly of Coldingham. Probably 7th century.

Aethelgyth, wife of ealdorman Aethelfrith. Daughter of Athulf (or Aethelwulf). She held land at Risborough in Bucks in 903.

Aethelgyth, a slave at Coleshill in Berks. She was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Aethelgyth, wife of Thurkill of Wereham in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Aethelgyth, wife of Oswulf of Studham in Beds. Mid 11th century.

Aethelgyth, mother of Wada, a landholder in the West in 1066.

Aethelgyth, wife of Thurstan son of Wine, and probably mother of Leofwar. A landholder in Essex in 1066. She held thirty-three hides at Wimbish, Henham and Dunmow.

Aethelgyth, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. She held eleven carucates at Merton, Mildenhall and Barton Bendish. Probably wife of Thurstan.

Aethelgyth, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held eleven carucates at Kedington and Shimpling. Probably wife of Thurstan.

Aethelheah, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelheah (Edelheg), abbot of St.Botolph's, at Icanho in Suffolk. Late 7th century.

Aethelheah, an unidentified abbot, probably in Kent. He witnessed the decree raised at the synod at Clovesho in 803.

Aethelheah, a priest of Leicester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Aethelheah, a comes of king Cenwulf of Mercia in c812.

Aethelheah, son of Esne. A friend and executor of Aethelric of Stoke Bishop in 804.

Aethelheah, a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Aethelheah, bishop of Sherborne 871-889, after Heahmund. A priest at Sherborne in 864.

Aethelheard, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelheard, sub-king of the Hwicce 693-c709. Son of sub-king Oshere, and brother of Aethelric, Aethelweard and Osward.

AETHELHEARD, king of Wessex 726-740, after Ine. He married Frithegyth (Caedswith).

Aethelheard, abbot of Malmesbury in c749. (vch)

Aethelheard, a thegn of king Cynewulf of Wessex in c761. He held land at Elborough and Hutton in Somerset.

Aethelheard, a Northumbrian high-reeve. He and high-reeve Osbald burned Beorn, ealdorman of king Aelfwold, to death at Seletun in 780. He himself may have become ealdorman.

Aethelheard, a Northumbrian ealdorman who became a cleric. He died at York in 794.

Aethelheard, a witness to a Rochester charter of 789.

Aethelheard (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 790-805, after Jaenbert. Abbot of Louth in Lincs, bishop of Winchester 789-790, after Cyneheard. In 801 he travelled to Rome with bishop Cynebert of Winchester. He exiled himself from Canterbury when Mercian influence waned in Kent.

Aethelheard, a witness to a Rochester charter of 823.

Aethelheard, a dux or ealdorman. A witness of documents in Mercia between c831 and c855.

Aethelheard, a prior in 872, probably at the monastery at Stratford in Warks.

Aethelheard, a man of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 969. He held land at Tiddington in Warks.

Aethelheard, a monk and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Bruckland in Axminster Hundred.

Aethelheard, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held eleven hides at Treyford in Dumpford Hundred.

Aethelhelm (Aethelm), a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelhelm, a witness, from London, to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Aethelhelm, a moneyer of kings Athelstan, Aethelweard and Edmund of East Anglia. Mid 9th century.

Aethelhelm, ealdorman of Dorset. He was killed in battle against the Danes at Portland in 840.

Aethelhelm, a moneyer of kings Aethelred II and Osbert of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Aethelhelm, a guildsman in Canterbury in c860.

Aethelhelm, a thegn of king Alfred in 892.

Aethelhelm, a comes in Wilts. He took alms from king Alfred to Rome in 887. He led the army in the battle of Buttingon in 893. He died in 897.

Aethelhelm (Aethelm), son of king Aethelred I of Wessex and Wulfthyth, and nephew of king Alfred. He inherited Thunderfield from Alfred. Late 9th century.

Aethelhelm, a clerk at Winchester in c900.

Aethelhelm, a teacher at York, in c915, of the future archbishop Oda. (Rayne)

Aethelhelm, archbishop of Canterbury. see Aethelm

Aethelhelm, a thegn of king Athelstan in 936, becoming an ealdorman. He held land at Marksbury in Somerset and at Kingsbury in Wilts.

Aethelhelm, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aethelhelm, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a iugum at East Bridge in Worth Hundred.

Aethelhere, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

AETHELHERE (Aethelric), king of the East Angles 654-655, after his brother Anna. He was killed at the battle of river Winwaed where king Oswy of Northumbria defeated king Penda of Mercia. Son of Eni and brother of Anna and Aethelwald. He married Hereswith, and was father of Aldwulf and Aelfwold. WAL

Aethelhere, a priest and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Aethelhere, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Aethelhere, a witness of documents at Canterbury and in Wessex between 850 and 873.

Aethelhere the Frisian. He was killed in the battle in the estuary of the river Itchen in 896.

Aethelhere, a thegn in Somerset in 946. He held land at Weston in Somerset.

Aethelhild, an abbess in Lindsey. Sister of bishop Aethelwine of Lindsey, abbot Aldwine of Partney, and Aethelhun. Early 8th century.

Aethelhild, wife of Aelfsige of Moredon in Wilts and mother of Aelfwine. Mid 10th century.

Aethelhild, daughter of king Edward the Elder and Aelfflaed. She became a nun at Wilton. Mid 10th century.

Aethelhild, a landholder in Devon in 956. She held fifteen mansae at Ippenden, Dainton and Abbotskerswell. She is probably the daughter of Edward the Elder.

Aethelhild, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Aethelhun, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelhun, son of king Edwin of Northumbria and Aethelburg. He died in infancy. Early 7th century.

Aethelhun, brother of bishop Aethelwine of Lindsey, abbot Aldwine of Partney, and Aethelhild. He studied in Ireland and was a companion of Egbert. He died at Iona. Late 7th century.

Aethelhun, a witness to a Rochester charter of 747.

Aethelhun, a priest. He carried messages between king Aethelbert II of Kent and Boniface. Mid 8th century.

Aethelhun, South Saxon ealdorman. see Andhun

Aethelhun, a West Saxon ealdorman, described as "arrogant". He fought against king Cuthred of Wessex in 750, but was reconciled and fought alongside him at Beorhford in 752, where he was killed.

Aethelhun, a mass-priest at Christchurch Canterbury between 806 and 835.

Aethelhun, an ealdorman in Mercia in 875.

Aethelhun, a kinsman of Aethelwald of Woodchester in Glos, in 896.

Aethelhun, father of the priest Tata of Compton Beauchamp in Berks. Late 9th century.

Aethelhun, bishop of Worcester 915-922, after Werferth. He had been abbot of Berkeley.

Aethelm, a thegn of king Alfred in 892.

Aethelm (Aethelhelm), archbishop of Canterbury 924-925, after Plegmund. Possibly a monk at Glastonbury; bishop of Wells 909-923. Uncle of archbishop Dunstan.

Aethelm Higa, a thegn in Wilts. He was in dispute with Helmstan over an estate of five hides at Fonthill. Early 10th century.

Aethelm, a moneyer, at Wallingford, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Aethelm, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Edgar and Edward the Martyr at Chester and Horncastle. Late 10th century.

Aethelm, a moneyer, at Chichester, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aethelm, a landholder at Tetbury in Glos. A witness of documents between 959 and 968.

Aethelm see also Aethelhelm

Aethelmaer, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelmaer, a signatory in c679 to a grant by king Hlothere of Kent of land in Thanet to the monastery at Reculver.

Aethelmaer, a man of king Eadred in 949, described as praeses. He held land at Chetwode and Hillesden in Bucks.

Aethelmaer, a unidentified bishop, possibly in East Anglia. Mid 10th century.

Aethelmaer (Almar), a chaplain of Aelfhild of Hunts. Mid 10th century.

Aethelmaer, a craftsman of bishop Oswald, and landholder at Batsford in Glos. Late 10th century.

Aethelmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lincoln, London, Oxford, Shaftesbury and Worcester. Late 10th century.

Aethelmaer, a thegn in c970. He was given 5 hides at Mapleborough in Warks by the priests at Evesham.

Aethelmaer, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Edgar in 974.

Aethelmaer, son of Aelfwold of Mardleybury. Brother of Aelfwine. Late 10th century.

Aethelmaer, son of the wealthy Anglian thegn Leofwine. Late 10th century.

Aethelmaer, ealdorman of eastern Wessex c971-982, during the Scandinavian pirate landings at Portland. Son of Aethelweard the chronicler, and father of Aethelwine.

Aethelmaer, a man of archbishop Oswald of York in 990. He held land in Glos and Worcs.

Aethelmaer, a priest of Aethelflaed of Damerham. He inherited two hides at Donyland in Essex from her. Late 10th century.

Aethelmaer cild, a surety at Ramsey of documents for ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia. Late 10th century.

Aethelmaer, a thegn. Two men of this name witnessed an Exeter charter of king Aethelred ll in 994.

Aethelmaer, a monk at Ely. Son of Aethelric and nephew of Ufi of Willingham. Early 11th century.

Aethelmaer, probably a kinsman of ealdorman Brihtnoth of Essex. He inherited land at Liston in Essex from Aelfflaed. Early 11th century.

Aethelmaer, brother of Eadric Streona. Possibly kin of Earl Godwine. Early 11th century.

Aethelmaer, a dilectus of king Aethelred between 983 and 1007. He held estates in Hants and Surrey.

Aethelmaer, a thegn in Hants between 994 and 1012. He probably became ealdorman of Devon.

Aethelmaer the Stout, ealdorman of Devon c998-1017. Son of ealdorman Aethelweard and father of Aethelweard and Aethelnoth. With the western thegns, he submitted to the ravaging Swein in 1013. He founded the monasteries at Cerne and Eynsham. He was killed in the purge of king Cnut.

Aethelmaer, brother of Aethelwold and Aelfric. Known from a silver cross made by Drahmal. Early 11th century.

Aethelmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bath, Bedford, Ilminster, Lincoln and Thetford. Mid 11th century.

Aethelmaer, a landholder at Norton in Glos in c1023.

Aethelmaer, a thegn. A witness to a charters of king Cnut 1024-1031.

Aethelmaer Parl, a landholder in Essex. He held two hides at Henham in 1045.

Aethelmaer, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aethelmaer, a monk at Malmesbury in c1050. He was an astrologer.

Aethelmaer, son of Cola. A witness of documents of king Edward between 1043 and 1052.

Aethelmaer, father of Saeman. He was given a hide of land at Sparsholt in Hants by bishop Stigand. Mid 11th century.

Aethelmaer (Eilmer), a monk at Malmesbury. In 1060 he tried to fly like Daedalus, but fell and broke both his legs.

Aethelmaer Hogg of Wellen, a representative of Ramsey in a dispute with Thorney in c1060.

Aethelmaer, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Aethelmaer, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Densham in Witheridge Hundred.

Aethelmaer, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Stonham Aspal in Bosmere Hundred.

Aethelmaer, bishop of the East Angles at Elmham 1047-1070, after his brother Stigand, who passed the bishopric on to him. He is reported to have been married.

Aethelman, a moneyer, at Southampton, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aethelman, a moneyer, at Winchcombe, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aethelmod, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelmod, a landholder in Oxford in c681. He held twenty hides by the river Cherwell.

Aethelmod, a moneyer, probably at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia and of the kings of Kent. Mid 8th century.

Aethelmod, an unidentified prince of Mercia, a witness to the proceedings of the synod of Clovesho in c747.

Aethelmod, bishop of Sherborne 781, after Herewald.

Aethelmod, a moneyer, at Rochester, of kings Egbert and Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Aethelmod, ealdorman of Kent 853-874. He held land at Chart. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864. He married Cynethryth.

Aethelmod, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelmod, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Athelstan in 938.

Aethelmod, a priest who travelled to Rome in 962, and died there.

Aethelmod, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelmod, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelmund, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelmund, a king of the South Angles. Son of Sywara. A kinsman of kings Aethelhere and Aethelwald of the East Angles. Mid 7th century.

Aethelmund, a thegn of sub-king Uhtred, and later princeps of the Hwicce. He invaded Wilts at Kempsford 802, and was killed in battle by ealdorman Weohstan, who also died. Son of ealdorman Ingild, he married Ceolburh, later abbess of Berkeley, and was the father of Aethelric. He held land at Stoke Prior in Worcs and Westbury-on-Trym in Glos.

Aethelmund, an abbot in Dorset in 844.

Aethelmund, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Aethelmund, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c850. Possibly a priest, and then an abbot by c860.

Aethelmund, a moneyer of king Alfred and of archbishop Aethelred of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Aethelmund, brother of king Edmund of East Anglia. He succeeded Ingwar as ruler, according to Norse annals. Late 9th century.

Aethelmund, a moneyer, at Wallingford, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Aethelmund, an ealdorman in North West Mercia 940-965.

Aethelmund, a thegn. His name attested forged ratification of spiritual leadership at Crowland in 966.

Aethelmund, a thegn in Worcester of archbishop Oswald of York. He held land at Redmarley in Glos in 978.

Aethelmund, a thegn in Dorset in 1019. He held land at Cheselbourne.

Aethelmund, a thegn or princeps. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Aethelmund, a landholder in South Lancs in 1066. He held a carucate at Smithdown in West Derby Hundred.

Aethelmund (Almund), landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name, including Aethelmund father of Aelfward, held twenty-nine hides at Munslow Aston, Clunton and Moreton Say.

Aethelmund (Aeilmund), a landholder in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Wolston, Mackadown and Stretton in Warks, and seven hides at Cubbington, Walton Grange and Coton by Stafford in Staffs.

Aethelnoth, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelnoth, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia and of the kings of Kent. Mid 8th century.

Aethelnoth, a witness to a Rochester charter of 765.

Aethelnoth, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 762-787, after Jaenbert.

Aethelnoth, bishop of London in c805, after Osmund.

Aethelnoth, a praefectus or reeve at Eastry in Kent in 806. He married Gaenberg.

Aethelnoth, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Aethelnoth, ealdorman of Somerset 878-894. He built the stronghold at Athelney island for king Alfred. He led the army at the battle of Buttington in 893.

Aethelnoth, a witness of the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Aethelnoth, a moneyer, at Nottingham, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelnoth, a thegn of king Athelstan. He held land at Bredon in Worcs. Mid 10th century.

Aethelnoth, an unidentified abbot in Wessex in 931.

Aethelnoth, a thegn in Somerset in 941. He held land at Corston and North Wootton.

Aethelnoth, a priest at New Minster in Winchester in 945. He held land at Basing in Hants.

Aethelnoth, a thegn of king Eadwig in 956. He held estates at Fifield in Berks, and at Darlaston in Staffs.

Aethelnoth, a man of king Edgar in 961. He held land at Clyst St.George in Devon.

Aethelnoth, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 963. Father of Leofwine.

Aethelnoth, an archdeacon at Crowland in 966.

Aethelnoth, a thegn who appropriated and illegally leased out land at Malmesbury and Glastonbury. It was returned to the monasteries by king Edgar in 974.

Aethelnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Northampton and Lincoln. Late 10th century.

Aethelnoth, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 978. Father of Leofwine. He held estates in Glos and Worcs.

Aethelnoth, brother of Wulfric. A landholder at Crondall in Hants, who returned land to the church at Winchester in 979.

Aethelnoth, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 971-980, after Aelfric.

Aethelnoth, son of ealdorman Aethelwold of East Anglia and Aelfthryth, and grandson of Athelstan Half-King. Brother of Leofric. Late 10th century.

Aethelnoth, son of Aethelfrith the Stout. He stood surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Aethelnoth, a thegn in Wilts in 988. He held land at Wilton.

Aethelnoth, a thegn 982-996, son of Wigstan. With bishop Aethelsige and Leofstan, he was sent by king Aethelred as a legate to duke Richard of Normandy in 991.

Aethelnoth, a kinsman of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. He inherited twenty mancuses of gold and a horse from Aelfwold in c1012.

Aethelnoth, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aethelnoth, abbot of New Minster Winchester c1021-1031, after Brihtmaer.

Aethelnoth, a priest. He was in charge of the church at Colne in Essex. Mid 11th century.

Aethelnoth (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 1020-1038, after Lifing. Son of Aethelmaer. A monk and dean at Christ Church, and known as "the Good", he re-interred the body of the martyred Aelfheah in 1023. He travelled to Rome in 1022.

Aethelnoth Stud, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelnoth, a thegn or princeps. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Aethelnoth, a Northumbrian thegn. Father of Dunstan, who rebelled against earl Tostig in 1065.

Aethelnoth, “governor” of Canterbury in 1066.

Aethelnoth, abbot of Glastonbury 1053-1077, after Aethelweard.

Aethelred, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelred (St.), son of Eormenred and Oslava, and cousin of king Egbert of Kent. With his brother Aethelbert, he was killed in c664 by the thegn Thunor on the orders of the king, as they threatened his rule. He was eventually buried at Ramsey. Brother also of Eormenberg, Eormenberg, Eormengytha and Aethelthryth.

Aethelred (Hodilred, Oethelred), a landholder in Essex in c690. He was a kinsman of king Sebbi and granted the land to Aethelburg for the monastery at Barking. Possibly a sub-king in Surrey.

AETHELRED, king of Mercia 675-704. Son of king Penda and Cyneswith, and brother of Peada, Wulfhere, Cyneburg and Cyneswith. He married Osthryth, daughter of king Oswy of Northumbria, and was father of king Ceolred. He ravaged Kent and destroyed Rochester in 676. He divided Mercia into five bishoprics in 679. He abdicated, became a monk and abbot of Bardney, and died in c716.

AETHELRED, king of the East Angles, probably after Hunbeanna. He married Leofrun, and was father of Aethelbert. Mid 8th century.

Aethelred, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Aethelred (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Leominster or Bardney.

AETHELRED I, king of Northumbria 774-778, after the deposed Alhred, and 789-796. He was himself deposed by Aelfwold in 778, but he drove out king Osred II and became king again in 789. Son of king Aethelwold Moll, he married Aelfflaed, daughter of king Offa of Mercia. He arranged the murders of Oelf and Oelfwine, the sons of king Aelfwold, in 791. He was murdered by his thegn Aldred.

Aethelred, a witness to a Rochester charter of 841.

Aethelred, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

AETHELRED II, king of Northumbria 840-849, after his father Eanred. He was put to death.

Aethelred, a landholder at Lydney in Glos. Mid 9th century.

Aethelred of Fordwich, a thegn and landholder at Mersham in Kent in 863.

Aethelred, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in 867.

Aethelred, a boy taper-bearer at services at Crowland after the battle of Kesteven in 870.

AETHELRED I, king of Wessex 865-871, after his brother Aethelbert. Son of king Aethelwulf of Wessex and Osburg. He fought alongside his brother Alfred against the Danes. Brother of Athelstan, Aethelbald, Aethelswyth, Aethelbert and Alfred. He married, probably, Wulfthryth, and was father of Aethelhelm and Aethelwold.

Aethelred, thegn and princeps. He held land at Mersham in Kent in 863.

Aethelred Mucel, ealdorman of the Gaini. Son of Esne, he married Eadburg, of the Mercian royal line, and was father of Ealhswith, the wife of king Alfred. He is probably Mucel the younger. Mid 9th century.

Aethelred, archbishop of Canterbury 870-888, after Ceolnoth. He was bishop of Ramsbury until 870.

Aethelred, ealdorman of Devon. He died in 900.

Aethelred, a moneyer, at York, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelred, ealdorman of Mercia. He married Aethelflaed, daughter of king Alfred, and was father of Aelfwyn. He was put in control, by Alfred, of the defence of London in 886. He led the army at the battle of Buttington in 893. He died in 911.

Aethelred, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aethelred, a thegn in Somerset in 938. He held land at Rimpton and Henstridge.

Aethelred, bishop of London in c939.

Aethelred, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Edmund in 940.

Aethelred, a thegn in Wilts in 957. He held land at Upton.

Aethelred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at London and Ilchester. Late 10th century.

Aethelred Tredewude, a slave in Durham. He and his step-son Uhtred were given to Geatflaed by Cwaespatric, and were later freed. Late 10th century.

Aethelred, a portreeve in Canterbury between c995 and 1002.

Aethelred, an ealdorman in Northumbria. Early 11th century.

AETHELRED II, king of England 978-1016, after his half-brother Edward the Martyr, succeeding at the age of ten. Son of king Edgar. He married (probably) the daughter of ealdorman Thored, then Aelfgifu, daughter of ealdorman Aethelbert, and was father of Athelstan, Egbert, Edmund Ironside, Eadred, Eadwig, Edith, Aelfgifu, Edgar and Wulfhild; then Emma of Normandy, and was father of Edward, Alfred and Gode. He ordered the St Brice's day massacre of all Danish men in England in 1002. He tried to keep England intact, by both fighting and paying off the Danes, and was known as un-raed, the ill-advised, later incorrectly construed as the Unready. He was forced into exile in 1014.

Aethelred, an optimas of king Edward in c1042. He held land at West Cliffe in Kent.

Aethelred, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aethelred, son of Brihtmaer and brother of Blaecman. He held land at Dene in Thanet in c1059.

Aethelred, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two sulungs at Yalding in Twyford Hundred and two and a half at Addington in Larksfield Hundred.

Aethelred Bot, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Otterpool in Street Hundred, and half a sulung at Postling in Hayne Hundred.

Aethelred, sub-prior and cantor at Canterbury, later at Worcester. Mid 11th century.

Aethelric, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

AETHELRIC, king of Bernicia 570-577, after Adda (or 560-567). King of both Deira and Bernicia 590-595. Son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his queens. Father of Aethelfrith, his successor.

AETHELRIC, king of the East Angles. see AETHELHERE

Aethelric (Ailric), sub-king of the Hwicce c706-c737. Son of sub-king Oshere, and brother of Aethelheard, Aethelweard and Osward.

Aethelric, a comes of king Aethelbald of Mercia. He held land at Wootton in Warks. Mid 8th century.

Aethelric, son of ealdorman Aethelmund of the Hwicce and Ceolburh, later abbess of Berkeley. He held land at Stoke Bishop in Glos and at Inkberrow in Worcs. He travelled to Rome in c802.

Aethelric, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in Dorset and Kent in 854 and 855.

Aethelric, a clerk at Winchester in c908.

Aethelric, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelric, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925. .

Aethelric, a landholder at Great Gaddesden in Herts in c943. He probably married Aethelgifu.

Aethelric (Othelric), moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Bath, Derby and London. Late 10th century.

Aethelric, possibly foster father of king Eadwig. In 956 he held land at Hanney in Berks and Wootton in Oxon.

Aethelric, a landholder at Widecombe in Devon in c956.

Aethelric, father of Eadric Streona. see Leofwine

Aethelric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Ilchester, London, Oxford, Shaftesbury and Warwick. Late 10th century.

Aethelric, a clerk at Worcester between 977 and 980.

Aethelric, a monk and deacon at Worcester in 979-980.

Aethelric (Aegelric), abbot of Crowland 975-984, after Thurketel. A clerk of king Eadred and nephew of abbot Thurketel. He was in charge of the rebuilding of the monastery.

Aethelric, a thegn in Wessex in 985. He held seventeen cassati at Harwell in Berks.

Aethelric, son of the Worcester thegn Berricus. Late 10th century.

Aethelric, a witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Aethelric, brother of Sigebert. He fought valiantly at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Aethelric, abbot of Crowland 984-992, after his namesake. He had been steward at the monastery in 975. A kinsman of abbot Thurketel.

Aethelric, son of Aelfhelm the younger and brother of Aelfwold. Probably a kinsman of Aelfhelm Polga. He inherited estates in Cambs and Suffolf from Aelfhelm. Late 10th century.

Aethelric, a landholder at Chedburg in Suffolk. Brother of Oswig and Ufi of Willingham. His son Aethelmaer became a monk at Ely. Late 10th century.

Aethelric of Bocking, a thegn in Essex between 987 and 999. He held land at Bradwell, Bocking and Mersea. He married, probably, Leofwyn. In c994 he was accused of being involved in the preparations for the invasion of Essex by Swein Forkbeard.

Aethelric of Hernicwelle, a witness of documents in Anglia in c999.

Aethelric, a fidelis homo of king Aethelred. He held land at Canterbury in 1002.

Aethelric, a legatee of land at Wibtoft in Warks and at Tong in Derbyshire from Wulfric Spott in 1002.

Aethelric, abbot of Athelney in Somerset c993-c1009.

Aethelric, bishop of Sherborne c1002-c1012, after Aelfwold. He had been a monk at Glastonbury, and abbot of Athelney c993-c1002. He died in 1016.

Aethelric, moneyers of this name operated ten mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aethelric, a thegn. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Cnut in 1023.

Aethelric (Aetheric), bishop of Dorchester on Thames 1016-1034, after Eadnoth. He was possibly a kinsman of king Aethelred.

Aethelric, a cup-bearer of bishop Aelfric of East Anglia in c1038.

Aethelric, bishop of Selsey 1032-1038, after Aelfmaer. He prayed to not live long after his mentor archbishop Aethelnoth, and died seven days after him.

Aethelric (Alric) the chamberlain, a landholder at Kelvedon in Essex. He marrried Goda. Mid 11th century.

Aethelric, a priest at Colne in Essex. He was left his living there by Leofgifu of Hintlesham. Mid 11th century.

Aethelric, chaplain of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. He inherited land at Lawford in Essex and Fundenhall in Northants from her. Mid 11th century.

Aethelric, nephew of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. He inherited land at Stonham and Waldingfield in Suffolk from her. Mid 11th century.

Aethelric, a landholder in Worcs. He held two hides at Armscott in c1042.

Aethelric Kiu, a miles or thegn of bishop Lifing of Worcester in 1042. He held land in Worcs and Warks.

Aethelric, moneyers of this name operated seven mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aethelric, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Aethelric Bigga, a thegn in Kent, later sheriff. A landholder at Chart and Milton between 1016 and c1045. Father of Esbearn.

Aethelric, a landholder at Wetheringsett in Suffolk in 1045. He held of Thurstan of Wimbish.

Aethelric, a monk. He held land at Knapwell in Cambs of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Aethelric, brother of bishop Brihtheah of Worcester. He held land at Wolverton in Worcs in c1050.

Aethelric, son of Aethelwine. Brother of Eadric, and nephew of Edwin of Caddington. Mid 11th century.

Aethelric, a monk of Canterbury and kinsman of earl Godwine of Wessex. He was proposed by his fellow clergy and monks to succeed Eadsige as archbishop of Canterbury 1050. Their request was over-ridden by king Edward, who appointed Robert, a Norman, who was bishop of London.

Aethelric, a monk at Ramsey in c1065. Son of Eadnoth.

Aethelric Childemaister, a canon at Waltham in c1066. With Osgod Cnoppe he attended the battle at Hastings, to be able to return the body of king Harold to Waltham, should he be killed.

Aethelric, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Great Fulford in Wonford Hundred.

Aethelric, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held eight hides at Athelhampton and Bardolfeston in Puddletown Hundred.

Aethelric, son of Marfete. A landholder in Lincs in 1066.

Aethelric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Aethelric of Burgh, held three carucates at Playford, Weston and Burgh.

Aethelric (Alric, Aelfric), brother of bishop Brihtheah of Worcester. He held fifteen hides at Holt, Himbleton and Wolverton in Worcs between 1050 and 1066.

Aethelric, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Cofton Hackett in Came Hundred.

Aethelric, an over-devout priest of bishop Wulfstan of Worcester. Mid 11th century.

Aethelric, bishop of Durham 1043-1056, after the brief bishopric of Eadred. A monk of Peterborough. He was expelled in 1046, but paid bribes for his return. He plundered the Durham treasure in 1056 and returned to Peterborough where he died in 1068.

Aethelric, bishop of Selsey 1057-1070, after Heca. A monk from Christ Church Canterbury.

Aethelrun, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held a hide at Yatton in Winterstoke Hundred.

Aethelsige, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelsige, a dean at Worcester. Early 10th century. (Hemming)

Aethelsige, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelsige, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aethelsige, a martyr at Bury St.Edmunds. His name was attached as a witness to a grant of privileges in 945.

Aethelsige, a thegn in Hants in 956. He held estates on Hayling Island.

Athelsige, a thegn. A witness to a Wells charter of king Edgar in 958.

Aethelsige, an ealdorman in eastern Wessex c949-958, brother-in-law of Athelstan Half-King.

Aethelsige, moneyers of this name minted at Bath, London and Shrewsbury for king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aethelsige, reeve of bishop Aethelwold of Winchester. Late 10th century.

Aethelsige, brother of Aelfwyn, the wife of Athelstan Half-King. A surety at Peterborough in c971.

Aethelsige, an unidentifies abbot. A witness to a charter of king Edgar in 974.

Aethelsige, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Edgar in 974.

Aethelsige, a camerarius or pedisequus of king Edgar in 963. He held land at Sparsholt in Berks. The third son of Athelstan Half-King. He may be Aelfsige. He died in 987.

Aethelsige, son of bishop Oswald's thegn Aelfric of Cotheridge. Late 10th century.

Aethelsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Cricklade, Northampton and London. Late 10th century.

Aethelsige, a thegn in 987, reportedly a bad influence on the teenage king Aethelred. He held ten sulungs at Bromley in Kent, and land at Dumbleton in Glos and Aesce in Derby. He forfeited his land for stealing the swine of Aethelwine son of ealdorman Aethelmaer, and escaped to the woods, becoming an outlaw.

Aethelsige, a deacon at Worcester between 977 and 981. He became a priest 981-996.

Aethelsige, bishop of Sherborne 978-991, after Aethelric. He was sent by king Aethelred as a legate to duke Richard of Normandy in 991.

Aethelsige, older brother, or uncle, of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia. He died in 992.

Aethelsige, executor of the will of Wulfgeat of Donington. Probably a kinsman. Early 11th century.

Aethelsige, prior of Worcester Cathedral c991-c1016, after Athelstan. A counsellor of king Aethelred. He held sixteen hides at Clent and Tardebigge in Worcs.

Aethelsige, abbot of Abingdon 1016-1018, after Wulfgar. May be the same person as Aethelwine who succeeded him.

Aethelsige, bishop of Sherborne 1012-c1018, after Aethelric. He was probably a chorepiscopus 1009-1012.

Aethelsige, a moneyer, at Hastings, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aethelsige the Red, a thegn. He represented the mother of Edwin at a shire meeting at Aylton in Hereford in c1023.

Aethelsige (Aegelsie), a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aethelsige, a deacon at Colne in Essex. He was left his living at Colne by Leofgifu of Hintlesham. Mid 11th century.

Aethelsige, probably the son of Leofgifu. He inherited land at Hintlesham in Suffolk and Gestingthorpe in Essex from her. Mid 11th century.

Aethelsige, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelsige the beadle, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelsige, a monk at Peterborough in c1060.

Aethelsige (Aisil), a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Brockton in Wrockwardine Hundred.

Aethelsige, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Worlingham in Wangford Hundred.

Aethelsige (Aelfsige), abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 1059-1070, after Wulfric the younger. He had been a monk at Winchester.

Aethelstan see Athelstan

Aethelswith, daughter of king Offa of Mercia. Sister of Egfrith, abbess Aethelburg, Eadburg and Aelfflaed. Late 8th century.

Aethelswith, daughter of king Aethelwulf and Osburg. Sister of Athelstan, Aethelbald, Aethelbert and Aethelred and Alfred. She married king Burgred of Mercia. She died at Pavia, probably while on her way to Rome, in 888.

Aethelswith, a female signatory of charter of 901 regranting land to the church of Mildburg at Much Wenlock.

Aethelswith, a nun in Kent in 940. She held land at Oswaldingtune, near Ashford.

Aethelswith, daughter of king Alfred. see Aelfthryth

Aethelswith, a landholder at Gransden in Cambs. Godmother of Aelfwaru the daughter of Athelstan Mannessunne. Late 10th century.

Aethelswith, daughter of Oswig and Leofflaed and sister of Aelfwyn and Leofwaru. Granddaughter of ealdorman Brihtnoth. She held land at Henham and Weston in Essex and at Stetchworth in Cambs. Mid 11th century.

Aethelthryth, daughter of king Edwin of Northumbria and Aethelburg. She died in infancy. Early 7th century.

Aethelthryth, daughter of king Anna of the East Angles. see Aetheldreda,

Aethelthryth, daughter of Eormenred of Kent and Oslava. Sister of Eormenberg, Eormenberg, Aethelred, Aethelbert and Eormengytha. Mid 7th century.

Aethelthryth, wife of Athelstan, a king in Kent in c714.

Aethelthryth, wife of king Aethelwold Moll of Northumbria. They married in 762.

Aethelthryth (St.), daughter of king Offa of the East Saxons. She became a recluse at Crowland in c793. She hid the escaping king Wiglaf of Mercia in her cell in 829. She died in 835.

Aethelthryth, wife of Athulf. She held land at Fonthill in Wilts. Sale of her land to Oswulf was witnessed by king Alfred. Late 9th century.

Aethelthryth, a nun in Hants in 940. She held land at Poolhampton.

Aethelthryth, nurse at Winchester of the future bishop Aethelwold. She probably became abbess of the nunnery called Nunnaminster in c965.

Aethelthryth, daughter of earl Aldred of Northumbria. She (or her sister Aethelflaed) married Orm, son of Gamel, and was mother of Egfritha. Mid 11th century.

Aetheltilda, daughter of king Edward the Elder and Aelffled. She became a nun. She was buried at Winchester. Early 10th century.

Aethelwald, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelwald (Aduluald), probably a sub-king of Eadbald of Kent in c624.

AETHELWALD (Oethelwald), king of Deira 651-654. Son of king Oswald of Northumbria. He fought on the side of king Penda of Mercia against Oswy at the battle of the river Winwaed.

AETHELWALD, king of the East Angles 655-664, after his brother Aethelhere. Brother also of Anna.

AETHELWALD, king of the South Saxons 661-685. He married Eabae. He was converted by bishop Birinus. He gave the peninsula of Selsey to bishop Wilfred, and was given the Isle of Wight by his godfather king Wulfhere of Mercia. He was killed by king Caedwalla of the West Saxons.

Aethelwald (Eodwald), a child who died and was returned to life by bishop Wilfrid. He was taken from his mother by the reeve Hocca to the monastery at Ripon, where he died of the plague, probably in 685.

Aethelwald (St.), a priest at Ripon. He became a hermit on the island of Farne for twelve years after the death of Cuthbert. He is reported to have calmed a storm by his prayers. He died in 699.

Aethelwald, a pupil and correspondent of bishop Aldhelm of the West Saxons. Early 8th century.

Aethelwald, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Aethelwald, a moneyer of archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Aethelwald, bishop of Dunwich c845-c870.

Aethelwald, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c850. He became a priest in c863.

Aethelwald, ealdorman of Kent. He was a son of ealdorman Alfred of Surrey. He died in 888.

Aethelwald, a landholder at Woodchester and Bisley in Glos in 896. He was in a conflict with bishop Werfrith of Worcester. Father of Alhmund.

Aethelwald, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelwald, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Aethelwald, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half in Taunton Hundred.

Aethelwald see also Aethelwold, Aethelweald

Aethelward see Aethelweard

Aethelweald see also Aethelwald, Aethelwold

Aethelweald, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelweald, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Aethelweard, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelweard, sub-king of the Hwicce in c706. Son of sub-king Oshere, and brother of Aethelheard, Aethelric and Osward.

Aethelweard, an ealdorman in Mercia in 716.

AETHELWEARD, a king in East Anglia in c850, probably after Athelstan.

Aethelweard, a moneyer of kings Eanred and Aethelred II of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Aethelweard, successor of Eadwold as hermit of Cerne. He built the monastery to St. Peter Cerne. Late 9th century.

Aethelweard, bishop of Sherborne 892-c909, after either Swithelm or Asser.

Aethelweard Clito, younger son of king Alfred and Ealhswith, and brother of Aethelflaed, Edward, Aethelgifu and Aelfthryth. He was said to be extremely learned. He died in 922. His sons Athelstan and Aelfwine were killed at battle of Brunanburh in 937.

Aethelweard, bishop of London, after Wulfsige. Early 10th century.

Aethelweard, a thegn in Hants in 932. He was the father of ealdorman Aethelmaer of Hants. He held land at Meon.

Aethelweard, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Aethelweard, probably the son of ealdorman Aelfgar of Essex. Mid 10th century.

Aethelweard, a thegn in Kent in 958. He held land at Ickham and near Sittingbourne. He married, probably, Aethelgifu, and was the father of Eadric.

Aethelweard, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edgar in 960.

Aethelweard, abbot of Glastonbury in 965.

Aethelweard of Sussex, father of Aethelwine of Swaffham in Cambs. Mid 10th century.

Aethelweard, a landholder at Witcham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Aethelweard, brother of Athelstan Chusin. A landholder at Weeting in Norfolk. Late 10th century.

Aethelweard, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Peterborough in 970.

Aethelweard, a kinsman of ealdorman Aelfheah of Hants. He inherited land at Wycombe in Bucks when Aelfheah died in 971.

Aethelweard, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to a charter of king Edgar in 974.

Aethelweard, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Hertford, London, Southampton, Southwark and Wallingford. Late 10th century.

Aethelweard, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents in 982.

Aethelweard, son of Wulfthryth. A witness of documents at Winchester in c982.

Aethelweard, son of Ceolflaed. A landholder at Water Perry and Eynsham in Oxon. He gave the estate at Water Perry to king Aethelred to buy back the kings friendship. Late 10th century.

Aethelweard, a landholder at Weeting in Suffolk. Late 10th century.

Aethelweard, abbot of Malmesbury c977-985, after Aelfric.

Aethelweard, a thegn and miles of bishop Oswald of Worcester between 967 and 988. He held estates in Glos and Warks.

Aethelweard, a discifer of king Edgar, then of Edward, and an adviser to Aethelred, 977-998. He held land at Basingstoke, Wootton St.Lawrence and in Winchester. Brother of Aelfweard.

Aethelweard Meaw (Haylward Snew), a landholder at Cranborne and Wimborne in Dorset. He founded the abbey at Cranborne. He married Aelfgifu, and was the father of Aelfgar. Late 10th century.

Aethelweard, ealdorman of the Western Provinces 975-998. With archbishop Sigeric he arranged the terms of the tribute to the Danes after the battle of Maldon in 991. With bishop Aelfheah of Winchester he escorted Olaf Tryggvason to king Aethelred in 994. Father of ealdorman Aethelmaer.

Aethelweard, a house servant in Winchester. His daughter was cured at the tomb of bishop Aethelwold. Late 10th century.

Aethelweard, great-great-grandson of king Aethelred I of Wessex. He wrote a chronicle of English history up to 975. Brother of Aelfgifu the wife of king Eadwig, and of Aelfweard and Aelfwaru. He may have been ealdorman of the Western Provinces between 975 and 1002. He married Aethelflaed.

Aethelweard, a king's high-reeve in Hants. He was killed at the battle of Dean in 1001.

Aethelweard, a brother of Eadric Streona. Early 11th century.

Aethelweard, a priest, and landholder at Ranworth in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Aethelweard, an assassin in the service of Eadric Streona. He pretended to accept the commission of king Cnut to kill Eadwig, the son of Edmund Ironside in 1016.

Aethelweard, ealdorman of East Anglia. Son of ealdorman Aethelwine, and brother of Leofric, Leofwine and Edwin. He was killed at the battle of Ashingdon in 1016.

Aethelweard the Stammerer, probably a freedman. He inherited land at Tewin in Herts from the atheling Athelstan in c1016.

Aethelweard (Aethelfand), son of ealdorman Aethelmaer the Stout of Western Provinces. He was killed in the purge by king Cnut in 1017.

Aethelweard, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Huntingdon and London. Early 11th century.

Aethelweard, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Aethelweard, ealdorman of the Western Provinces. He was exiled by king Cnut in 1020. Son-in-law of ealdorman Aethelmaer the Stout, he was probably married to Aethelflaed.

Aethelweard, abbot of Malmesbury c1033-c1043, after Wulfsine.

Aethelweard Spearka, a thegn of queen Emma in c1043.

Aethelweard, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Aethelweard, son of Aelfsige. A witness of manunissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Aethelweard of Ortun, a witness to charters at St.Albans in c1050.

Aethelweard, abbot of Glastonbury c1024-1053, after Brihtwig. He is supposed to have dug up and damaged the body of king Edgar, and to have promptly broken his neck as he left the church.

Aethelweard of Keynsham, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelweard the cniht, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelweard (Agelward), prior of Sherborne in Dorset c1045-c1058.

Aethelweard, son of Chipping of Stratfield Mortimer in Berks. Mid 11th century.

Aethelweard, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held five hides in Loosebarrow and Cranborne Hundreds.

Aethelweard, a kings reeve and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifty acres at Hinton in Blything Hundred.

Aethelweard, a radman or thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held four hides at Lindon and Warley.

Aethelwerth, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Aethelwig, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Hereford, Leicester and Shaftesbury. Late 10th century.

Aethelwig, a thegn, and reeve of Buckingham or Oxford, in c992. King Aethelred II granted him land at Ardley in Oxon that had been forfeited by Aelfnoth, Aelfric and Aethelwine for fighting in defence of a thief.

Aethelwig, abbot of Evesham, after Brihtmaer. He died in c1014.

Aethelwig, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Ilchester, Leicester and Wallingford. Early 11th century.

Aethelwig of Feckanham, a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Aethelwig, a monk at Worcester. He was a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Aethelwig, a moneyer, at London and Oxford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aethelwig, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents between 1033 and 1045.

Aethelwig of Thetford, a prominent landholder in Norfolk and Suffolk. Mid 11th century.

Aethelwig (Alwin, Aelfwig), abbot of Evesham 1058-1077, after Mannig, after having been prior. Son of Ordwig. He suffered from gout.

Aethelwine, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelwine (St.), a monk and hermit. A founder of the abbey at Athelney. Son of king Cynegils, and brother of Cyneburg and kings Cenwalh and Centwine of the West Saxons. Mid 7th century.

Aethelwine, a Northumbrian ealdorman. He was entrusted by king Oswy with the assassination of Oswine in 651.

Aethelwine (St.), bishop of Lindsey 681-700, after Eadhaed. Brother of abbot Aldwine of Partney, Aethelhun,and abbess Aethelhild. He studied in Ireland.

Aethelwine (Aethuinus), a priest at a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne. Probably mid 8th century.

Aethelwine, found on an inscribed stone at Hartlepool. 8th century.

Aethelwine, possibly a bishop. His name was appended to the decrees of the northern synod in 787.

Aethelwine, possibly dean of Christchurch Canterbury in 860. (vch)

Aethelwine, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Aethelwine, a moneyer, at Shaftesbury, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelwine, son of Aethelweard and grandson of king Alfred. He was killed, with his brother Aelfwine, at the battle of Brunanburh in 937.

Aethelwine, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aethelwine, son of Aethelweard of Sussex. He held land at Swaffham in Cambs in c960.

Aethelwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Chester, Hereford, Lincoln, London, Maldon, Norwich, Oxford, Romney, Stamford, and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Aethelwine, a thegn. A witness to a Westminster charter of king Edgar in 962.

Aethelwine, a thegn in Wilts in 983. Son of ealdorman Aethelmaer of Hants. He held land at Clyffe Pypard and Inglesham.

Aethelwine, ealdorman of East Anglia 962-992, after his brother Aethelwold. Fourth son of Athelstan Half-King, he married Aethelflaed, Aethelgifu and Wulfgifu. Father of Aethelweard, Leofric, Leofwine and probably Edwin. With his brother Aelfwold and ealdorman Brihtnoth, he was defender of the monasteries after the death of king Edgar in 975. With archbishop Oswald, he built the abbey at Ramsey in Hunts.

Aethelwine, son of ealdorman Aethelmaer. His swine were stolen by Aethelsige. Late 10th century.

Aethelwine, praefectus at Winchester. Probably late 10th century.

Aethelwine, brother of Aelfnoth and Aelfric. They held land at Ardley in Oxon, but forfeited it for fighting in defence of their man Leofric, a thief. Aelfnoth and Aelfric were killed in the fight. Late 10th century.

Aethelwine, son of Aelfhelm and grandson of Ordhelm. Probably a landholder in Kent. Early 11th century.

Aethelwine, a brother of Eadric Streona. Early 11th century.

Aethelwine Muf, a thegn. A witness of documents at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Brother of Ealdred. Early 11th century.

Aethelwine, a landholder in Berks and Oxon. He gave land and a house in Oxford to Abingdon Abbey. Probably early 11th century.

Aethelwine, a thegn. A witness of documents for the monasteries at St.Albans and Oxford between 1004 and 1007.

Aethelwine, a praefectus at Winchester in 1012.

Aethelwine, a cniht of the atheling Athelstan. He inherited an inlaid sword from him in c1015.

Aethelwine, bishop of Wells 1013-c1020, after Lifing. He had been abbot of Evesham. He was twice expelled from his bishopric, and twice reinstated.

Aethelwine, abbot of Abingdon 1018-c1030, after Aethelsige, but may be the same person.

Aethelwine, moneyers of this name operated fifteen mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aethelwine, sheriff in Canterbury in c1020.

Aethelwine, a monk at St.Benet of Hulme. He became one of the first monks at Bury St.Edmunds in 1020.

Aethelwine, son of Aelfhelm. A witness of documents at Canterbury in c1032.

Aethelwine, abbot of Athelney in c1024, after Aelfric.

Aethelwine, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Aethelwine, moneyers of this name operated eleven mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aethelwine, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Aethelwine the Black, sheriff of Huntingdon. He held land in Bucks, Herts and Suffolk between 1040 and 1049. He married Wynflaed.

Aethelwine, brother of Edwin of Caddington. A landholder in Herts. Father of Aethelric and Eadric. Mid 11th century.

Aethelwine, son of Brihtmaer of Gracechurch and Eadgifu, and brother of Eadmaer. Mid 11th century.

Aethelwine, earl of the Western Provinces. see Odda

Aethelwine, a monk of Christ Church Canterbury in c1055. He visited Jerusalem. (Ramsey)

Aethelwine, prior of Worcester Cathedral c1044-1057, after Godwine. A landholder at Codicote in Glos. Brother of Ordric.

Aethelwine, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelwine Haliprest, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelwine Stickhare, a landholder at Aylesford in Kent. He may be Aelfwine Stickhare of Middlesex. Mid 11th century.

Aethelwine, a reeve at Wilton. He imprisoned the chaplains Osmund and Adelman. Mid 11th century. (Goscelin)

Aethelwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold II at Shaftesbury and Thetford. Early 11th century.

Aethelwine (Alwin) Cild, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Salwarpe in Clent Hundred. Son of Godwine and nephew of earl Leofric of Mercia.

Aethelwine, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Crayke in North Riding.

Aethelwine Horne, a landholder at Kingsbury in Middlesex in 1066.

Aethelwine, bishop of Durham 1056-1071, after his brother Aethelric who had given up the bishopric. He had been a monk at Peterborough. With earl Tostig of Northumbria, he treated with king Malcolm of Scotland. In 1065 he translated the body of Oswine (who had died in 651). He joined the rebel Hereward at Ely after the conquest, was captured and imprisoned at Abingdon, where he died.

Aethelwold, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelwold, a sub-king. He was a signatory to the foundation charter of the monastery at Chertsey in c674. Probably Aethelwald of the South Saxons or of the East Angles.

Aethelwold, possibly abbot of Evesham in 717. (vch)

Aethelwold (St.), bishop of Lindisfarne 721-740, after Eadfrith. A priest, then abbot of Melrose. He was present at a miracle of Cuthbert in c686. He was probably the binder of The Lindisfarne Gospels.

AETHELWOLD Moll, king of Northumbria 759-765, after his nephew Oswulf. He married Aethelthryth in 762. He defeated the atheling Oswine at the battle of Edwin's Cliff in 761. He renounced the throne in 765.

Aethelwold, an abbot in Mercia in 774.

Aethelwold, a kinsman of the reeve Abba of Eastry in Kent in c835.

Aethelwold, bishop of Lichfield c818-c830, after Herewine.

Aethelwold, possibly bishop of Sherborne in 836, after Sigehelm.

Aethelwold, son of ealdorman Alfred of Surrey and Werburg, and brother of Ealthryth. Mid 9th century.

Aethelwold, a landholder at Bisley and Woodchester in Glos in 896.

AETHELWOLD, son of king Aethelred I of Wessex and Wulfthryth, and brother of abbot Forthred. He rebelled against king Edward the Elder, was put onto the throne of Northumbria by the Danes in 900, and ravaged Essex and Mercia. He took and married a nun from the convent at Wimborne. He was killed fighting against the Kentish at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Aethelwold, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 907-910, after Bectan.

Aethelwold, a moneyer, at Gloucester or Shaftesbury, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Aethelwold, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aethelwold, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aethelwold, an ealdorman in Wessex c940-946. Third son of ealdorman Aethelfrith, brother of Eadric.

Aethelwold, bishop of Dorchester on Thames c937-949, after Wynsige.

Aethelwold (Eadwold), a thegn in Berks in 958. He held land at Drayton.

Aethelwold, a moneyer, at London, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aethelwold, ealdorman in East Anglia 956-962. First son of Athelstan Half-King, and brother of Aethelwine who succeeded him as ealdorman. Father of Aethelnoth.

Aethelwold, a thegn in Somerset between 955 and 970. He held land at Bleadon.

Aethelwold, ealdorman of South Mercia 956-c964. He was sent by king Edgar of Wessex to report on the beauty of Aelfthryth, daughter of Ordgar, but lied to the king and married her himself. King Edgar sent him north where he was killed, as intended. He was probably son of Athelstan Half-King and brother of ealdorman Aethelwine and Aelfsige.

Aethelwold, steward of Godwine of Hitcham in Suffolk in c975.

Aethelwold, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London and Thetford. Late 10th century.

Aethelwold, a cniht of archbishop Oswald in Worcester in 977. He held two hides at Wolverton.

Aethelwold, son of Frithegyst and brother of Osferth Spade-beard. He stood surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Aethelwold (St.), bishop of Winchester 963-984, after Brihthelm. He studied with Dunstan at Glastonbury. Prior of Glastonbury, then abbot of Abingdon c953-963. In c970 he translated the body of Swithun, after 110 years, and refounded the monasteries at Ely and Peterborough.

Aethelwold, prior of Thorney in Cambs c973-984.

Aethelwold, a landholder at Swaffham in Cambs. A kinsman of Wulfstan of Dalham. Late 10th century.

Aethelwold, a witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Aethelwold, a reeve. A witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Aethelwold the Stout, a thegn of king Aethelred 986-1008. He held land at Manningford Abbots and Upton in Wilts.

Aethelwold, a thegn. A witness of documents in Hants between 986 and 1012. Father of Aethelmaer.

Aethelwold, brother of Aethelmaer and Aelfric. Known from a silver cross made by Drahmal. Early 11th century.

Aethelwold, bishop of Winchester 1006-1013, after Cenwulf.

Aethelwold, probably a cniht of the atheling Athelstan, who paid a pension to his widow in c1015.

Aethelwold, son of ealdorman Ulfketel of East Anglia and Wulfhild. He was killed alongside his father at the battle of Ashingdon in 1016.

Aethelwold, abbot of Exeter c1018-c1024, after Brihthelm.

Aethelwold, a reeve and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aethelwold, a monk at Ramsey in Hunts in c1060.

Aethelwold, a thegn or princeps. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Aethelwold of Eltham, a prominent landholder in Kent in 1066.

Aethelwold, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held three iugera at Deal.

Aethelwold, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three bovates at Clumber in Basstelaw Wapentake.

Aethelwold, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixteen acres at Burgh in Carlford Hundred.

Aethelwold, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifty acres at Bradfield in Wilford Hundred.

Aethelwold see also Aethelwald, Aethelweald

Aethelword Quadrans, a monk of Glastonbury. He was an attendant of archbishops Dunstan and Aelfheah at Canterbury. Late 10th century.

Aethelwulf, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aethelwulf, bishop of Elmham in c781, after Eanfrith.

Aethelwulf, a poet and priest at a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne. Author of De Abbatibus. Early 9th century.

Aethelwulf, bishop of Selsey in 811, after Pectun.

Aethelwulf, a dux. A witness to a Rochester charter of 823.

Aethelwulf, an unsuccessful claimant of estates in Kent, formerly owned by ealdorman Oswulf, in 844.

Aethelwulf, a witness, as dux, of documents in Kent between 833 and 873.

Aethelwulf, a landholder at Clutton in Somerset. Mid 9th century.

AETHELWULF, king of Wessex 839-858, after his father Egbert. He travelled to Rome in 855 and remained for a year. He married Osburg, daughter of ealdorman Oslac, then Judith, 13 year old daughter of king Charles the Bald of the Franks, in 856. With his son Aethelbald, he defeated the Danes at the battle of Aclea in 851. Father of Athelstan, Aethelbald, Aethelswyth, Aethelbert, Aethelred and Alfred. He became a monk.

Aethelwulf, a moneyer of kings Aethelbert of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Aethelwulf, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 862.

Aethelwulf, ealdorman of Berks 836-871. He married Wulfthryth. With ealdorman Osric of Hampshhire, he defeated the Danes after their attack on Winchester in 860, then defeated them again at Englefield in 871. He died four days later in the battle of Reading.

Aethelwulf, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c871.

Aethelwulf, a deacon at Winchester in c871.

AETHELWULF, king on the Isle of Wight. He died in 880.

Aethelwulf, a salt-maker in Worcs in 884. He held land at Himbleton.

Aethelwulf, a moneyer of archbishop Plegmund of Canterbury. Late 9th century.

Aethelwulf, an ealdorman in Mercia. Son of Aethelred Mucel and brother of Ealswith, the wife of king Alfred. He married Deorswith. He died in 903.

Aethelwulf, a moneyer, at London, of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aethelwulf, a thegn in Hants in 961. He held land at Kilmeston.

Aethelwulf (Aethulf), bishop at Elmham of all the East Angles 951-970, after Theodred.

Aethelwulf, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aethelwulf, father of Leofwine. A thegn in Winchester in 988.

Aethelwulf (Aethulf), bishop of Hereford c971-c1012, after Aelfric.

Aethelwyn, a landholder at Pendock in Worcs. Late 10th century.

Aethelwynn, a noble lady at Glastonbury. The young Dunstan played the harp for her. Mid 10th century.

Aethered (Aethelred), owner of a belt stolen by Helmstan of Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Aethered, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Aethered, a moneyer, at Lydford, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Aetheric, a thegn of king Egbert of Wessex in 830. He held land at Warehorne in Kent.

Aetheric, a clerk at Winchester in c900.

Aetheric the long, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Aetheric, a ceorl in Berks. He held eight mansae by the river Kennet. Mid 10th century.

Aetheric (Aethelric), a landholder in Devon in 1031. He held half a mansa at Meavy.

Aetheric see also Aethelric

Aethil... see Aethel...

Aethuinus see Aethelwine

Aethulf see Aethelwulf

Aetionis, named on a pewter dish found in Suffolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.10.

Aetius, Roman general, and consul for his third term in 446, to whom "the wretched remnants" of the Britons sent a plea for help.

Aetla, bishop of Dorchester on Thames in c679, when the Mercian bishopric was divided. He studied at Whitby.

Aeuic, vice-comes of Staffs in c1016. He seized eighteen hides at Clent and Tardebigge in Worcs.

Aeulf (possibly Aethelwulf), holder of a hide of 120 acres, probably in Essex. Early 10th century.

Afa, an abbot, probably in Worcs, in c1023.

Afanc, in Arthurian legend: A Welsh monster, overcome by Perceval.

Affe, a landholder at Worston in Somerset. Mid 10th century.

Affrai, a Northumbrian soldier. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Afloeg, sixth son of king Cunedda. Late 5th century.

Africanus, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Notts. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.2.

Afutianus, son of Bassus. A centurion of the 2nd cohort of Tungrians. Married to Flavia Baetica. Named on a tombstone found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2115.

Aganippus, king of France. In legend he married Cordelia, daughter of king Leir. Early 8th century BC.

Agatha, probably niece of the German emperor Henry II. She married Edward, son of king Edward Ironside, while he was in exile in Hungary. Mother of Edgar atheling, Margaret and Christina.

Agatho, a priest who came to the synod of Whitby with bishop Agilbert in 664.

Agel... see also Aethel...

Agelmund, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Agemund, an aged monk who was tortured and killed during the sack of the monastery at Peterborough in 870.

Agemund, a Danish hold. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Agemund, a thegn of king Cnut and landholder in Dorset in 1019.

Agemund, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Agemund Alter, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held three hides at Hotlop, probably in Broughton Hundred.

Agemund, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Agemund, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Agemund son of Walraven, held sixteen estates amounting to eighteen carucates.

Agemund, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held two and half hides at Norton in Gravesend Hundred.

Agemund, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two and a half bovates at Clifton in Newark Wapentake.

Agemund, a landholder in 1066. He held six hides in Sussex, and twelve hides in Hants.

Agemund, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held three hides at Grimstead in Alderbury Hundred.

Agemund, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Tinsley in West Riding.

Agilbert, bishop of the West Saxons at Dorchester on Thames 650-660, after Birinus. A Gaul, who studied in Ireland. He attended the synod of Whitby 664. He became bishop of Paris 668-690.

Agitio, named on a mortarium fragment found at Chesters, Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2497.1.

Aglovale, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Son of Pellinore and brother of Perceval.

Agravine (Agravain), in Arthurian legend; A knight. Son of Lot of Lothian and brother of Gawaine, Gaheris, Gareth and Clarissant. Possibly late 5th century.

Agrestius, named on a silver spoon found at Thetford. Late 4th century. RIB2420.2.

Agricola, Gnaeus Julius, Roman governor of Britain 78-84, after Julius Frontinus. He married Domitia Decidiana. Father-in-law of the historian Tacitus.

Agricola, a preacher, born in Britain. Son of Severianus, a Pelagian prelate, he introduced the Pelagian heresy into Britain, possibly prompting the arrival of Germanus a few years later in c429. Brother-in-law of Sidonius Apollinaris.

Agricola the Tribune, a Romano-Briton, and king in Demetia. Father of Vortipor. Mid 5th century.

Agrippa, a tile-maker at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2489.3.

Agrius Auspex, Gaius, named on an altar found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB650.

Agrius Cimarus, named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Married to Julia Nundina. Roman, unknown date. RIB372.

Agrona, probably a Romano-British goddess, connected with the river Aeron (or Slaughter) in Ceredigion.

Agtard, a moneyer, probably at Derby, of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Agwisance, in Arthurian legend; A king of Ireland, a rebel against Arthur.

Aguarus, in Arthurian legend: Nephew of the duke de Vale.

Aguisant, in Arthurian legend: A nephew of Arthur.

Agulf, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Ahteha, daughter of Nobilis. Named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1180.

Aican, in Arthurian legend: A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Aicetuos, wife of Limisius and mother of Lattio. Named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Roman, unknown date. RIB936.

AIDAN, king of the Dal Riada, the Irish in Britain c574-603. He was defeated by king Aethelfrith of Northumbria at the battle of Degsastan in 603. Father of Arthur and Conang.

Aidan (Aedan)(St.), bishop of Lindisfarne 635-651. A monk from Iona. He was sent by the Irish church to assist king Oswald of Northumbria. He built the church at Lindisfarne.

Aidan (Aedan,Aeadan), a coppersmith. Maker of a casket at Mortain in Normandy. 8th century.

Aigwulf, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 948.

Ailaf of Brayton, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Ailbern, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Wratting, Erwarton and Burstall.

Aildag, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Oxnead in Erpingham Hundred.

Ailhailla, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a virgate at Stoke Pero in Carhampton Hundred.

Ailric, a monk at Ramsey in c1020. He held land at Bottisham in Cambs and Barwick in Norfolk.

Ailric, a landholder at Greenford in Middlesex in c1060.

Ailric see also Aethelric

Ailuert see Aethelfrith

Ailsi see Aethelsige

Ailwi see Aethelwig

Ailwin see Aethelwine

Ail... see also Aethel...

Ainmar, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty-four acres at Boyton in Risbridge Hundred.

Ainmer, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Aio, a monk at Crowland. He survived the Danish sack of 870, moved to Malmesbury in 948, and returned to Crowland, where he is supposed to have died in c973.

Airaf (Elaf), a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Brown Candover in Mainsborough Hundred.

Aisil see Aethelsige

Aitard, father of the moneyers Aelfwine and Aelfward. A holder of property in Winchester. Early 11th century.

Aiulf, a landholder in 1066. He held a hide and a half in Wilts, three virgates in Devon, three virgate in Cornwall, and half a virgate in Somerset. Father of Edmund.

Akeny, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Akeli, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Comberton in Wetherley Hundred.

Aki, probably a priest of bishop Theodred of London. He inherited a red chasuble from Theodred in c951.

Aki, a thegn in Glos. Son of Toki and brother of Care and Ulf. Mid 11th century.

Aki, a landholder in 1066. He held ten hides in Berks, and eighteen hides in Wilts.

Aki the Dane, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held four hides at Harlton.

Aki, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Great Easton and Notley.

Aki, a thegn of king Harold. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held three estates amountng to sixteen hides, and fourteen houses in Hertford.

Aki, son of Siward. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066. He held five carucates at Thornton, Haltham and Coningsby. Brother of Wilac.

Aki, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held eight hides at Laleham.

Aki, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Grafton Underwood and Winwick.

Aki, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held four hides at Walton in Stone, Oakley and Romsley.

Aki, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirteen carucates at Westleton, Walsham and Ixworth.

Aki, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Rushock in Cresslau Hundred.

Al... see also Ael..., Aelf..., Eal...

Alain, king of Brittany, after his uncle Salomon. 6th century.

Alain Barbetorte, duke of Brittany in 936. With Louis d’Outremer, he had been in exile at the court of king Athelstan, and was possibly a god-son of the king.

Alain Fergant (the Red), count of Brittany. He fought valiantly at battle at Hastings in 1066. He became lord of Richmond in Yorks.

Alaisiagae, four Germanic goddesses of war, worshipped around Hadrian’s Wall. They

are named as Beda, Baudihille, Fimmilena and Friagabis, though the inscription at

Vercovicium mentions only Beda and Fimmilena.

Aland, abbot of Abingdon, after Hrethun. Mid 9th century. (vch)

Alaron, in legend the wife of Bladud. Late 9th century BC.

Alator, a Celtic god associated with Mars.

Alatucca, named on the lid of a Vectis-ware vessel found at Newport, I.O.W. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.177.

Alban (St.), a pagan who sheltered the Christian priest Amphibalus during a period of persecution, probably that of Diocletian 303-305. He was converted, took the clothes of Amphibalus, and was tortured and decapitated at Verulamium (now St.Albans) in his stead. His body was translated on the order of king Offa of Mercia in 793.

Albanact (Albanus), in legend a son of Brutus and Ignage. Brother of Locryn and Kamber. He was killed by king Humber of Hunland. Before 1000BC.

Albanus, a troop leader of the Cavalry Regiment Indiana. Named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB108.

Albanus, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.3.

Alberic, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Albert, a dux or ealdorman in West Mercia in 845.

Albert, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Albert, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Albert, a steward of the abbot of Ely. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held nine hides at Milton, Waterbeach and Impington.

Albert of Lorraine, a chaplain of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held eight hides at Chalgrave.

Albert see also Eadbert, Ealdbert

Albia Faustina, wife of Flavius Agricola. Named on a tomb slab found in London. Probably 3rd century. RIB 11.

Albina, daughter of king Diocletian of Frisia and Labana. She was exiled to, and gave her name to, Albion.

Albina, named on a Samian fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.41.

Albinius Quartus, a soldier named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1540.

Albinus, Decimus Clodius Septimius, governor of Roman Britain 191-192. He was made Caesar to the emperor Severus.

Albinus, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 708-732, after Hadrian. A Briton and a correspondent of Bede.

Albius Severus, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Tungrians. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1981.

Alboin, in the poem Widsith: a ruler in Italy. Son of Audoin.

Albold, a witness to manumissions at Exeter. Possibly cook to queen Edith. Mid 11th century.

Albriht, a landholder in 1066. He held three virgates in Somerset, and three virgates in Cornwall.

Albucius, named on a Samian fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.42.

Alburg (St.), half-sister of king Egbert of Wessex. She married ealdorman Weohstan of Wilts. She may have founded the nunnery at Wilton in c802. She died in c810.

Albutic (Albutc), a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Alca, a witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Alcardo (Lantris), in Arthurian legend: A squire. Brother of Iseult.

Alchen, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Felton Butler in Baschurch Hundred.

Alchfled, daughter of king Oswy of Northumbria, who refused to give her in marriage to Peada, son of king Penda of Mercia, unless he and his people bcame Christian. She is supposed to have arranged the death of her eventual husband Peada. Sister of Osthryth, Alchfrith, Aelfwine, Egfrith and Aldfrith. Mid 7th century.

ALCHFRITH, sub-king of Deira. Probably a bastard son of king Oswy and brother of Alchfled, Osthryth, Aelfwine, Egfrith and Aldfrith. He married Cyneburg, daughter of king Penda of Mercia, and convinced Peada of Mercia to become Christian. He fought against his father, but also with him, defeating Penda at Winwaed river 655. He attended the synod of Whitby in 664.

Alchfrith, a hermit in Northumbria. His prayer to the Virgin is in the Book of Cerne. 8th century.

Alchheard, a priest at Peterborough in 852.

Alchhelm (Alhhelm), an ealdorman in Mercia c883-c900. He held land at Stanton in Derbyshire of Aethelflaed of the Mercians.

Alchhere, brother of the reeve Abba of Kent. He held land at Chillenden in Kent in c835.

Alchhere, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held small estates amounting to three and a half virgates.

Alchmund (Alcherind), abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 920-928, after Eadred.

Alcina, in Arthurian legend: An enchantress. Sister of Morgan le Fay.

Alcius, named on a Samian fragment found near Stirling. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.43.

Alcmund, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 868.

Alcolm, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eight carucates at Earby and Thornton in Craven.

Alcude, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Habrough in North Riding.

Alcuin, abbot of St. Martin's at Tours in 796, formerly preceptor and teacher of astronomy to Charlemagne. He was a Northumbrian named Flaccus Alcuinus, and a relative of Willibrord. He studied with archbishops Egbert and Aethelbert at York, and was a teacher of archbishop Eanbald. He was probably the most distinguished scholar of his time. He died in 804.

Alda, a retainer of king Aethelbald of Mercia in 743.

Aldan, in Arthurian legend: Mother of Merlin.

Aldan hamal, a Northumbrian brigand who sought sanctuary when arrested by earl Tostig in c1055. Tostig’s man Barcwith proposed breaking down the door of the cathedral to capture him.

Aldane (Dane), nephew of earl Sidroc the elder. He fought against king Alfred at Ashdown in 871.

Aldate, bishop of Gloucester. see Eldadus

Aldates, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Aldbald, abbot of Evesham, after Thingfrith. Early 9th century.

Aldbert, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aldbert, abbot of Glastonbury. see Ealdbert

Aldbert, a witness to a Rochester charter of 747.

Aldbert (Eadbert), bishop of Dunwich, after Cuthwine. Mid 8th century.

Aldbert (Aldbeorth), abbot of Evesham, after Aldbore. Mid 8th century.

Aldbert (Aethelbert, Ealdbert), abbot of Ripon 786-787, after Botwine.

Aldbert (Ealdbert), bishop of Hereford after 768-c790, after Headda.

Aldbert, a prior at Peterborough in 852.

Aldbert, a thegn in Dorset in 854.

Aldbert, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia between c845 and c857.

Aldbert, a landholder at Woodchester in Glos. Mid 9th century.

Aldbert, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held three hides at Catherston in Whitchurch Hundred.

Aldbert see also Eadbert, Ealdbert

Aldbore, fourth abbot of Evesham, after Cuthwulf. Mid 8th century.

Aldceorl, a thegn in Kent in c749.

Aldceorl, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Aldceorl, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held small estates amounting to six virgates.

Aldene, a priest with sake and soke in Lincoln in 1066.

Alderth, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Aldeva, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held a hide at East Hendred in Wantage Hundred.

Aldeva, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held ten hides at Housington in Horethorne Hundred. She was possibly mother of Saeward.

Aldewine, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Aldfrith, an early king of Lindsey. Possibly son of Eata. Late 8th century.

ALDFRITH (Flann Fina), king of Northumbria 685-705, after Egfrith, probably his half-brother. Son of king Oswy by an Irish princess. Brother of Alchfled, Osthryth, Alchfrith, Aelfwine and Egfrith. He married Cuthburh, sister of king Ine of Wessex, but renounced his carnal union. Father of Osred, Osric and Offa. He was a “most learned man”.

Aldfrith, father of Offa who was dragged from sanctuary in Durham in 750.

Aldfrith, abbot of Evesham, after Aldbert. Mid 8th century.

Aldgyth (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Stortford.

Aldgyth, a nun at Barking in c672.

Aldgyth, wife of Sigeferth. see Ealdgyth

Aldgyth, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held three carucates and five bovates at Middleton in East Riding.

Aldgyth, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held six acres at Tuddenham and Creeting.

Aldhelm, father of Egwald. A grandson of king Ida of Bernicia: an ancestor of king Ceolwulf of Northumbria. Early 7th century.

Aldhelm (St.), bishop of the West Saxons at Sherborne 705-709, after Haeddi. Abbot of Malmesbury c675-705, possibly after Maidulf. Son of Kenten, and a kinsman of king Ine of Wessex. A noted writer, poet, and composer of riddles. He transported a marble altar across the Alps.

Aldhelm, abbot of Malmesbury in c745.

Aldhelm, a lay witness to documents at Peterborough in 852.

Aldhild, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a hide at Membury in Axminster Hundred.

Aldhun, a thegn in Kent in c605.

Aldhun, an abbot, probably of Wimborne in Dorset, in c730.

Aldhun, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 748-760, after Nothbald.

Aldhun (Ealdhun), abbot of Glastonbury c922-c927, after Stitheard.

Aldhun (Ealdhun), bishop of Lindisfarne 990-1018, after Aelfsige. He had a vision in 995 telling him to move the body of Cuthbert from Chester-le-Street to Ripon to evade the Scandinavians. Father of Egfritha.

Aldied see Ealdgyth

Aldith, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Aldith, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. She held four carucates at Markeaton in Morleyston Wapentake.

Aldith, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. She held eight hides at Welshampton, Frankton and Colemere.

Aldith, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held five hides at Foxcote in Wellow Hundred.

Aldith, wife of Gruffudd. A landholder in Warks in 1066. She held three hides at Binley.

Aldith see also Edith, Ealdgyth

Aldmund, abbot of Evesham, after Cuthwulf. Mid 8th century.

Aldred, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Aldred, possibly abbot of Westminster in 675. (vch)

Aldred, a thegn of king Offa of Mercia in 781. He held land at Harmondsworth in Middlesex.

Aldred, a witness to a Rochester charter of 823.

Aldred thelonius, a toll collector. He witnessed at the synod of Clovesho in 824.

Aldred, two thegns of this name witnessed a charter of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in c840.

Aldred, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia between c824 and c852.

Aldred, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

Aldred, an abbot, probably at Worcester, between 845 and 862.

Aldred (Ealdred), an ealdorman in Northumbria, and son of Eadwulf of Bamburgh. He fought at the battle of Corbridge in c905, accepted the rule of king Edward the Elder in 920, was expelled from Bamburgh by king Athelstan in 924, accepted the rule of Athelstan in 927, but was forced out by king Ragnald I.

Aldred the provost, a prior, probably at Chester-le-Street. He travelled south to Wessex for a synod, as a companion of bishop Aelfsige. Late 10th century.

Aldred (Ealdred), an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents between 949 and 983.

Aldred, earl of Northumbria c1019-c1038, after his uncle Eadwulf Cadel. Son of earl Uhtred and Egfritha, and father of Ealdgyth, Aethelthryth, and three daughters named Aethelflaed. He had Thurbrand, the murderer of his father Earl Uhtred, put to death. He was killed, with the connivance of his successor Eadwulf, by Carl, son of Thurbrand.

Aldred (Ealdred), archbishop of York 1060-1069, after Cynesige. He had been abbot of Tavistock 1027-1043, after Lifing, bishop of Worcester 1046-1062, after Lifing, and of Hereford 1056-1060 in plurality. He was sent to Rome by king Edward in 1049, and travelled to Saxony in 1054, Jerusalem in 1058, and Rome in 1058 and 1061.

Aldred, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held thirteen hides at Horton and Dorney.

Aldred, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at Haslingfield of Eddeva the Fair.

Aldred, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at Quendon in Uttlesford Hundred.

Aldred, brother of Odo of Winchester. A landholder in Hants in 1066. He and his wife held nine hides in Kilmeston and Micheldever.

Aldred, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held nine hides at Newsells, Widford and Aspenden.

Aldred, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Harry Stoke in Swinehead Hundred of king Harold.

Aldred, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Stokesay, Longnor and Stanwardine.

Aldred, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two virgates at Bellhurst in Staple Hundred.

Aldred, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides in Wilts, eight hides in Somerset, seven hides in Devon, and two hides in Dorset.

Aldred, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eighteen carucates at Melmerby, Askham and Ayton.

Aldred, a monk at Hexham. He unsuccessfully tried to appropriate a finger bone of Acca for his church. Date unknown.

Aldred see also Ealdred

Aldreda, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. She held five carucates at Watton in Wayland Hundred.

Aldstan, father of Wedwine of Snailwell in Cambs. Mid 10th century.

Aldthryth, daughter of earl Orm of Northumbria. She married king Olaf in 940.

Aldwif, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held ten carucates at Catwick, Kilnwick and Brandesburton.

Aldwine, abbot of a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne, after his brother Eorpwine. Mid 8th century.

Aldwine, abbot of Partney. Brother of bishop Aethelwine of Lindsey, Aethelhun, and abbess Aethelhild. Mid 8th century.

Aldwine Wor, bishop of Lichfield and the Middle Angles 733-737, after Headda.

Aldwine, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held five hides at Eastleach in Brihtwells Barrow Hundred.

Aldwine, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Rockstead in Fordingbridge Hundred.

Aldwine, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Shelton in Depwade Hundred.

Aldwine, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held a hide at Alwoldesberie in Bampton.

Aldwine, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Yagdons in Baschurch Hundred.

Aldwine, a landholder in 1066. He held eleven hides in Somerset, and two hides in Dorset.

Aldwine, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held half an acre at Offton in Bosmere Hundred.

Aldwulf (Ealdwulf), a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

ALDWULF, an early king of the East Angles. Son of Eadric. Early 7th century.

ALDWULF, king of the East Angles c664-c680, after his uncle Aethelwald. Son of king Aethelhere and Hereswith, brother of Aelfwold, and father of abbess Aethelburg and Hwaetburg.

Aldwulf, bishop of Rochester 727-740, after Tobias.

Aldwulf, an unidentified dux, a witness to the proceedings of the synod of Clovesho in c747.

Aldwulf (Ealdwulf), a king of the South Saxons in c765. He attested as dux in c791.

Aldwulf, bishop of Lichfield 800-823, after Hygebert.

Aldwulf (Ealdwulf), archbishop of York 992-1002, after Oswald. He had been abbot of Peterborough c980-992, bishop of Worcester 992-1002. He translated the body of his predecessor Oswald in 1002.

Aldwulf, a thegn and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a furlong at Wringworthy in Lifton Hundred.

Aldwulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Rufforth in West Riding.

Aldwulf, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Drayton in Taverham Hundred.

Aldwulf, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held thirty-seven acres at Norton Burgh and Wadgate in Colneis Hundred.

Aldwulf see also Ealdwulf

Ald... see also Eald..., Ead...

Aleif, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Aleif, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held half a carucate at Maidenwell in South Riding.

Alein, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Trian.

Alestan, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Wyken in Bradmere Hundred.

Alestan see also Athelstan, Aelfstan

Alewih, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Danes.

Alexander, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1554.

Alexander, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.44.

Alexander, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Son of Tantalis, emperor at Constantinople.

Alexandrias, an ancient hero in the poem Widsith. 7th century.

Alfeau, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Alfed see Aelfflaed

Alfenus Pal.., Lucius, named on an altar found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB762.

Alfenus Senecio, Lucius, Roman governor of Britain in c205. Named on a dedication slab found at Brough-by-Bainbridge. RIB722.

Alfere see Aelfhere

Alfidius Olussa, Aulus, named on a tombstone found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB 9.

Alfketel, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Alfketel of Harewood, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Alfred, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Alfred III, king of Mercia. An imaginary king, who appears in 18th century histories.

Alfred, an ealdorman in Glos. He was probably of the royal family of the Hwicce. Father of abbess Aethelburg of Withington. Mid 8th century.

Alfred, abbot of Evesham in c800.

Alfred, pedisecus of king Wiglaf of Mercia. A witness of documents in Mercia between 836 and 844.

Alfred, a general of the usurping king Redwulf of Northumbria in 844, during the exile of king Aethelred II. Later the same year he was killed in battle with Aethelred at Aluthelia.

Alfred, a priest at Winchester in c871.

Alfred, dux or ealdorman of Surrey c853-c871. He held extensive estates in Surrey and Kent. He married Werburg, and was the father of Aethelwald and Ealhthryth.

Alfred, bishop of Winchester. see Ealhferth

Alfred, a thegn, probably in Glos. A witness of documents for ealdorman Aethelred of Mercia in 883.

Alfred, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 886-894, after Daegmund. This may be Beornhelm.

ALFRED, king of Wessex 871-900, after his brother Aethelred. Son of king Aethelwulf and Osburg, he was sent as a boy to Rome in 853. Brother of Athelstan, Aethelbald, Aethelswyth, Aethelbert and Aethelred. He married Ealhswith and was father of Aethelflaed, Edward, Aethelgifu, Aelfthryth and Aethelweard. Throughout his reign he juggled fighting and avoiding battle with the Danes. He planned and started building the series of defensive burhs in Wessex. He suffered from continued poor health.

Alfred, a kinsman of Eadnoth of Sodbury in Glos. He refused the estate at Sodbury, because to accept he would have needed to become a priest. Early 10th century.

Alfred, a thegn, he may have become an ealdorman. A witness of documents in Worcester between 888 and 904.

Alfred, a moneyer, at Wareham, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Alfred, son of ealdorman Brihtwulf. When he sought refuge at Lindisfarne, he was given land by bishop Cuthheard to buy his loyalty. He was killed at the battle of Corbridge in c905.

Alfred, a reeve at Bath. He died in 906.

Alfred, a thegn and kinsman of bishop Denewulf of Winchester. He forfeited his estate at Alresford in 909 for sexual misconduct.

Alfred, a rebel against king Athelstan in 924. He travelled to Rome to plead his case, but died there.

Alfred, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Alfred, a thegn. Three men of this name were witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Alfred, bishop of East Anglia in 934.

Alfred, a thegn of king Athelstan between 925 and 940. He held land in Wilts and Hants.

Alfred, bishop of Sherborne 933-943, after Aethelbald, but possibly after Sigihelm; bishop of Selsey 940-953, after Wulfhun. Brother-in-law of Brihtwyn, the mother of Wynflaed.

Alfred, an ealdorman of king Eadwig in Dorset in 956. He held land at Didlington.

Alfred, a thegn between 926 and 959. He held land in Dorset and at Rowberrow and Camerton in Somerset.

Alfred, probably father of bishop Ealdred of Lindisfarne. He married Tilwyn. Mid 10th century.

Alfred, a moneyer, at Newark or Thetford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Alfred, a clerk at Worcester between 962 and 969.

Alfred, father of Sired who inherited land in Kent from Brihtric of Meopham. Late 10th century.

Alfred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Canterbury, Dorchester and London. Late 10th century.

Alfred, an amicus of king Aethelred in 985. He held eleven mansae at Michelmersh in Hants.

Alfred, a king's reeve. see Aelfweard

Alfred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Hastings, Salisbury, Wilton and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Alfred, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Alfred (Alured), son of Westneor. An influential priest of Durham and noted relic hunter in c1035. He used to place hair of St. Cuthbert on hot coals to show that it did not burn. Father of Eilaf and great-great-grandfather of Ailred of Rievaulx.

Alfred, son of king Aethelred II and Emma and brother of Edward and Gode. Half-brother of Harthacnut and Gunnhild. He went into exile in Normandy in 1013. When he returned to England to consult his mother in 1036, he was murdered, probably on the orders of earl Godwine of Wessex.

Alfred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Canterbury and London. Mid 11th century.

Alfred, brother of Gyldwine. A witness of a charter at Canterbury in c1050.

Alfred, keeper of the king's horse. A Norman friend of king Edward who was permitted to stay in England after the return of Godwine from exile in 1052. He was killed in the battle between earl Siward and Macbeth in 1054.

Alfred, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Alfred Toad-bollock, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Alfred, a landholder at Litton in Somerset in c1061.

Alfred, a landholder in 1066. He held three hides in Berks, four hides in Hants, and five hides in Surrey. He is reported to have been killed in the battle at Hastings.

Alfred, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Alfred, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three hides in Black Torrington and Witheridge Hundreds.

Alfred, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Stour and Winterborne.

Alfred, shire reeve in c1055 in Dorset, then vice-comes. He held eight hides at Lulworth in Dorset, two hides at Twerton in Somerset, and a hide at Stratton in Cornwall.

Alfred of Marlborough, a Norman and nephew of Osbern Pentecost. In 1066 he held fifteen hides in Thornlaw Hundred in Hereford.

Alfred, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Pelham and Hyde Hall in Edwinstree Hundred.

Alfred of Yalding, a prominent landholder in Kent in 1066.

Alfred Bigga, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held four and a half sulungs at Wickhambreux and Milton.

Alfred, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held twelve acres at Shotesham in Henstead Hundred.

Alfred, a priest and landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Cringleford in Humbleyard Hundred.

Alfred de Wica, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Swainswick in Bath Forum Hundred.

Alfred, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three hides at Great Barr.

Alfred, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eighty acres at Wolverstone in Samford Hundred.

Alfred, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held seven hides at Newbold Pacey and Whitmarsh.

Alfred, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held nine carucates at Nunthorpe, Great Ouseburn and Widdington.

Alfrith, a teacher. In 704, with Badwin, he was sent as an emissary from bishop Wilfrid to seek reconciliation with king Aldfrith of Northumbria.

Alfsi see Aelfsige

Alfwy see Aelfwig

Alf... see also Aelf...

Algal of Guivic, in Arthurian legend: A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Algar see Aelfgar

Alghere, a moneyer of king Aethelred II of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Algot, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a carucate at Basford in Broxtow Wapentake.

Algot, a monk and landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Defford in Pershore Hundred.

Alguing, son of Eawa and grandson of king Penda of Mercia.

Alhheard, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia between 814 and 825.

Alhheard, an unidentified abbot in Wessex. A witness of documents bewteen 862 and 868.

Alhheard, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents in c970.

Alhhelm, ealdorman. see Alchhelm

Alhhun, a great-grandson of king Oswy of Northumbria. Early 8th century.

Alhhun, a deacon and abbot at Stoke, possibly in Worcs. Date unknown.

Alhhun (Ealhhun), bishop of Worcester 848-872, after Heahbert.

Alhmund (Ealhmund), a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Alhmund (St.), bishop of Hexham 766-780, after Frithebert. His remains were moved by the priest Alfred from Durham to Hexham in c1035.

Alhmund, an ealdorman. Two men of this name witnessed documents of king Offa of Mercia in c793.

Alhmund, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Alhmund (Ealhmund)(St.), son of king Alhred of Northumbria and Osgifu and brother of Osred. He was killed on the order of king Eardwulf in 800.

Alhmund, Mercian abbot. see Ealhmund

Alhmund, son of Aethelwald of Woodchester. He held land in Glos in 896.

Alhmund, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Alhmund, a moneyer, at Nottingham, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Alhmund, a burgess in York in 1066.

ALHRED, king of Northumbria 765-774, after Aethelwold Moll. Son of Eanwine, claiming descent from king Ida of Bernicia. He married Osgifu, and was father of Alhmund and king Osred II. He was deposed by his nobles in favour of Aethelred the son of king Aethelwold Moll, and went into exile at the court of king Kenneth of the Picts.

Alh... see also Ealh...

Ali Fatima (Aliphatma,Meodras), in Arthurian legend: King of Spain, killed when allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Ali, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eighty acres at Blundeston and Bulcamp.

Alice, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Alisander, and mother of Bellangere. Daughter of Ansirus. Known as La Beale Pilgrim.

Aliduc of Tintagel, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. He was killed in Gaul. Early 6th century.

Alier, in Arthurian legend: A count. An opponent of Yvain.

Aliortus, a man of Elmet, recorded on an inscription in Gwynedd. Possibly late 6th century.

Alisander le Orphelin, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Mark of Cornwall and Anglides. He married Alice.

Alla, probably a priest. Name found on an inscribed stone at Yarm in North Yorks. 8th-9th century.

Alla, a thegn. A witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Allardin of the Isles, in Arthurian legend: A knight, killed by Gawaine.

Allectus, treasurer to the usurping emperor Carausius. He assassinated Carausius in 293 and declared himself emperor. He died in 296. In legend he was killed by Asclepiodotus.

Alli of Gadsby, served in the invading army of Cnut in 1016.

Alli, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Felmersham in Beds and four hides at Celverdescote in Northants.

Alli, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three hides at Rodbaston.

Alling, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Cary Fitzpaine in Somerton Hundred.

Almar see Aelfmaer

Almaric, brother of the duci Oddo and Doddo of Mercia. He was buried at Deerhurst. Early 8th century. (DCB)

Almod see Aethelmod

Almund see Aethelmund

Alnod, Alnoth see also Aelfnoth

Alnoth, staller. see Eadnoth

Aloc, a claimed ancestor of king Ida of Bernicia.

Alon, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Grand-nephew of Arthur.

Alon, a witness, possibly a Norman, of documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Aloth, in Arthurian legend: A king from Denmark. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome. .

Alphege see Aelfheah

Alphegus, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Spain, killed by Urre.

Alpicus, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.4.

Alpinianus, named on a Samian fragment found at Poulton, Kent. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.45.

Alric, son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his concubines. Mid 6th century.

Alric, killed, presumably in battle, with "many others", in 732.

ALRIC, king of Kent 725- ?, with his brothers Eadbert and Aethelbert. Probably son of King Wihtred and Werburg.

Alric, an ealdorman. He became a priest in York. He died in 796.

Alric, a Northumbrian ealdorman. Son of Heardbert. He became a cleric. He was killed at the battle of Whalley in 798.

Alric see also Aelfric, Aethelric

Alsi see Aelfsige

Alstan see Aelfstan

Alta, wife of Wiferth of Knighton in Worcs. Late 8th century.

Altei, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held eleven hides at Basing.

Altet, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two acres at Leueberge, probably in Bewsborough Hundred.

Altithegn, an abbot who was murdered by his deputy in 799.

Altsig, abbot of York in 849.

Alubert, bishop of Selsey 772-c781, after Sicga.

Alubert, bishop of the Old Saxons. A British missionary who returned in 767 to Britain, probably York, to be consecrated.

Aluca, a claimed ancestor of the royal line of the West Saxons.

Aluerle, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate and two bovates at Myton in North Riding.

Aluert see Aethelfrith

Alueua see Aelfgifu

Aluhfrith, a priest at Ripon. He was one of eight abbots and monks who were charged with controlling the disposal of the treasure of bishop Wilfrid in 710.

Alun, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Uluritune.

Alured see Alfred

Aluric see Aelfric

Alus, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Aluson, a claimed ancestor of king Ida and the royal line of Bernicia.

Aluwioh, bishop of Lindsey. see Aelfwig

Alvive, wife of king Gunter of Denmark, and mother of Haveloc. Probably legend.

Alvini (probably Aelfwine), a suitor of Gytha, the widow of an English ealdorman. He was defeated in a challenge for her hand by Olaf Tryggvason. Late 10th century.

Alwaker, a prominent landholder in 1066. He held eighteen hides in Somerset, eight hides in Hants, and eight hides in Wilts.

Alware, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Toft in Leightonstone Hundred.

Alward see Aelfward, Aelfweard

Alwaru see Aelfwaru

Alweo, nephew of king Penda and father of king Aethelbald of Mercia. Brother of Osmod and father of Heardbert and king Aethelbald. Late 7th century.

Alwerd see Aelfweard

Alwi, Alwig see Aelfwig

Alwin see Aelfwine

Alwold see Aelfwold

Alwy see Aelfwig

Alypius of Antioch, a Roman vice-prefect in Britain in c360. He was later exiled for “magic”. Father of Hierocles.

Amanda, wife of Julius Julianus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB360.

Amandus, a military engineer. Named on a statuette found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2091.

Amant, in Arthurian legend: A knight of King Mark. He was killed by Mark for being honourable.

Amatus, named on a pewter bowl found in Essex. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.2.

Amateus Ingenuus, named on a tombstone found at Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB906.

Amatheus, a bishop who consecrated St.Patrick. He is possibly Amator, bishop of Auxerre. Mid 5th century.

Amauguin, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Amaury of the Islands, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur, killed in Gaul.

Ambert, abbot of Repton in c833.

Ambi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate at Legbourne in South Riding.

Ambrosius Aurelianus (or Aurelius), Romano British leader whose parents were reported to have worn the purple. He was given a kingdom in the west of Britian. He was possibly the victor at the battle of Mount Badon in c495. He was reported to have been poisoned, with scamony, by Eopa in 497. His grandchildren were alive in the time of Gildas. Legend has him as a brother of Uther Pendragon.

Amelric, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Ameltrudis, a nun. She was taken from England to Jumièges by Rollo in c880.

Amfrith, a prior at Crowland in 975.

Amio, named on an inscription found in the Cumberland quarries. Roman, unknown date. RIB1016.

Amite, in Arthurian legend: Mother of Galahad.

Amlawdd Wledig, in Arthurian legend: Father of Ygerna.

Ammasui, named on a Samian fragment found in Lincs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.50.

Ammonius, named on a black burnished bowl fragment found at Caernarvon. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2503.117.

Ammonius, son of Damio. A centurion of the 1st cohort of Spaniards. Named on a tombstone found near Crieff. Roman, unknown date. RIB2213.

Ammonius Victorinus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1874.

Amondevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Amoroldo, in Arthurian legend: Son of Marhaus.

Ampeianus, son of Sallienus Thalamus, and brother of Lucilianus. Named on a dedication slab found at Caerleon. Roman, c200. RIB 324.

Amphibalus (St.), a priest replaced at his execution by Alban in c305.

Amund (Anwend), a Danish king in Mercia in 875.

Amund, a moneyer of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Amund, a Danish huscarle of earl Tostig in York. With Ravenswart, he was chased, brought back to York, and then killed by the rebelling thegns in 1065.

Amustant, in Arthurian legend: Chaplain to Guinevere.

Anand the Dane, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held nine carucates at Langley and Fincham in Norfolk, six carucates at Soham and Icklingham in Suffolk, five hides at Bengeo in Herts, and a hide and a half at Walter Hall in Essex.

Anand, a priest. He held a small estate at Great Bealings in Suffolk in 1066.

Anaoc, a witness of the manumission of slaves at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c946.

Anarauth (Anavolt), in Arthurian legend: Earl of Salisbury. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Anbry, a “knight” of Ambrosius Aurelianus in c500. Possibly eponym of Amesbury.

Anche, with Oswine, fought against king Aethelwold Moll of Northumbria at the battle of Edwin's Cliff in 761.

Ancild, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Andhun (Aethelhun), a South Saxon ealdorman. With ealdorman Berthun, he administered the South Saxons after king Aethelwald had been killed by king Caedwalla of Wessex. He defeated Caedwalla in battle in 685.

Andiatis, named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1796.

Andoco.., a ruler of the western area of the Catuvellauni in early 1st century, probably after Tasciovanus.

Andrac, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held two hides at Soberton in Meonstoke Hundred.

Andragius, son of Cherin. Brother of Fulgenius and Edadus, and father of Urianus. In legend king of Britain for 18 years after his brother Edadus. Mid 4th century BC.

Androgeus, son of Lud and brother of Tenvantius. He was made duke of Trinovantum, but returned to Rome with Caesar in 54 BC. He is called Mandubracius by Caesar.

Andraste, a Celtic goddess of victory. Her name means ‘invincible one’. She was a patron goddess of queen Boudicca and the Iceni.

Andreas, a monk and chaplain at a convent near Naples. He was proposed by Hadrian to be archbishop of Canterbury in 664, but declined due to ill health.

Andreas, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Andrebode, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester. Probably a lay brother at New Minster in c1030.

Andred, in Arthurian legend: A knight and cousin of Tristan. He betrayed Tristan and Iseult.

Andrivete, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of king Cador of Northumbria. Wife of Kay.

Aneirin, son of Dwywai. Poet and author of the Gododdin. He was captured for ransom by the Angles at the battle of Catraeth in c588. He was possibly the first writer to mention the legendary Arthur. He was killed by Heidyn, son of Enygan.

Anencletus, a slave. Named on an oolite base found in London. Husband of Claudia Martina. Roman, probably late 1st century. RIB21.

Anfrith Ceocesfot, a Norman friend of king Edward. He was permitted to stay in England after the return of Godwine from exile 1052. He was killed in the battle between earl Siward and Macbeth in 1054.

Angan, in Arthurian legend: A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Angarad, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Angela, daughter of a Saxon noble. She was supposed to have given her name to Anglia.

Angelica, in Arthurian legend: Mother, by Arthur, of Tom a'Lincoln.

Angeltheow, son of Wermund. A claimed ancestor of king Penda and of the royal line of Mercia.

Angemund, a priest and scribe at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 605.

Angenwit, a claimed ancestor of king Ida and the royal line of Bernicia.

Angharhad Golden Hand, in Arthurian legend: Lover of Perceval.

Angis, in Arthurian legend: A squire of Lancelot.

Anglides, in Arthurian legend: Wife of king Mark of Cornwall, and mother of Alisander.

Anglitora, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Prester John. She eloped with Tom a’Lincoln.

Angoes, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Angrés, in Arthurian legend: Count of Windsor. A traitorous knight.

Anguingueron, in Arthurian legend: An evil knight. Seneschal to Clamadeu of the Isles.

Anguish, in Arthurian legend: King of Ireland. Brother of Marhaus..

Anguissel (Aguiflez), in Arthurian legend: A king of Scotland, and ally of Arthur. Father of Cadret and Quoi. m14.

Angus, a king of the Picts. An ally of king Eadbert of Northumbria against the Britons of Strathclyde. He died in 761.

Ani, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Great Bealings in Carlford Hundred.

Aniause, in Arthurian legend: A king.

Anicia Lucilia, named on a tombstone found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB958.

Anicius Ingenuus, a medicus ordinarius of the 1st cohort of Tungrians. Named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1618.

Anicius Saturninus, strator to the governor. Named on a tomb slab found near Wellingborough. Roman, unknown date. RIB233.

Anicius Sedatus, Publius, operator of a die works at Caistor, but possibly an oculist. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.27.

Anir (Amr, Amhar), in Arthurian legend: A son of Arthur. He was killed by Arthur and buried by him at Archenfield.

Anlaf see Olaf

Anna, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Uther Pendragon and Igerna and sister of Arthur. She married Loth, lord of Lyones, and was mother of Gawaine.

ANNA, king of the East Angles 636-654, after Sigebert and Egric. Son of Eni, and brother of Aethelhere and Aethelwald. He married Saewara, and was father of Seaxberg, Aethelberg, Aetheldreda and Wihtburg. He was killed by king Penda of Mercia.

Anna, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Anna, a kinsman of bishop Aelfsige. He inherited land from the bishop in 958.

Anna, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held five hides at Siston in Blacklow Hundred. He may have been abbot of St.Oswalds Gloucester.

Annamoris, named on a tombstone found in Westmorland. Married to Ressona. Roman, unknown date. RIB784.

Annecians, in Arthurian legend; A knight. Godson of Bors.

Anney, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Annianus, cursed the anonymous thief who stole 6 pieces of silver from his purse. Curse found at Bath. Roman, unknown date.

Annius, a soldier in the century of Claudius Senior. Named on a trulla found near Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.40.

Annius Cestius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB489.

Annius Felix, a veteran, probably of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB517.

Annius Marcellus, Lucius, named on a tombstone found at Chester. A Dalmatian. Roman, unknown date. RIB487.

Annius Perpetuus, heir to Valerius Victor. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, probably late 1st century. RIB365.

Annius Reginus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.54.

Annius Victor, a legionary centurion. Named on an altar found at Bewcastle. Roman, unknown date. RIB985.

Annowre, in Arthurian legend: A Sorceress.

Anor, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Anscetel see Ansketel

Ansehis, a Saxon leader in Britain, identified only by the Ravenna Cosmographer. He is possibly Oisc. Late 5th century.

Anselm, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Fordham in Staplow Hundred.

Ansfred, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Ansfrid, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held ten hides at Wandsworth and Mickleham.

Ansfrid, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Woodcott in Hurstbourne Hundred.

Ansgar see Asgar

Ansgot, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Lea and Coddington.

Ansgot (Osgod), a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Welcombe and half a hide at Meddon, in Hartland Hundred.

Ansgot, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held seven hides at Scilcheham.

Ansgot, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He and his brother Aelfmaer held the manor of Titchfield of five hides.

Ansgot, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Broadfield in Odsey Hundred of archbishop Stigand.

Ansgot, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate and fifteen acres at Wenham in Samford Hundred.

Ansgot, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held three hides at Farncombe.

Ansgot, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two hides and three virgates in Binsted Hundred.

Ansgot, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Comberton in Pershore Hundred.

Ansgot see also Osgod

Ansian, a swineherd of ealdorman Cumbra. In 757 he avenged the murder of his master by killing Sigebert, the former king of Wessex.

Ansiger, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Ansirus the Pilgrim, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Father of Alice. A cousin of Lancelot.

Ansith see Eanswith

Ansketel, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a hide at Tadlow in Armingford Hundred.

Ansketel, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide at Boreham in Chelmsford Hundred.

Anta (St.), an almost unknown Cornish saint. Patron of Lelant. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Antedios (Anteios), a ruler of the Iceni in c25.

Antemes, in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Antenociticus, a native god, identified only at Benwell on Hadrians’ Wall.

Antestius Sabinus, Lucius, named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Cordova. Roman, unknown date. RIB518.

Antiatilianus, a slave of Pompeius Optatus and brother of Atilianus, both aged 10. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB560.

Antigonus, a veteran of the 20th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Bath. A native of Nicopolis. Roman, unknown date. RIB160.

Antikonie, in Arthurian legend: Lover of Gawaine

Antistius Adventus, Quintus, Roman governor of Britain in c175. Named on an altar found at Lanchester. RIB1083.

Antistius Frontinus, Gaius, a curator. Named on an altar found Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB247.

Antistius Lupus Verianus, Lucius, prefect of the 1st cohort of Spaniards. Named on an altar found near Maryport. From Numidia. Roman, unknown date. RIB816.

Antius Crescens Calpurnianus, Marcus, acting Roman governor of Britain in c202.

Antonianus, named on a dedication slab found near Bowness-on-Solway. Roman, unknown date. RIB2059.

Antoninus, named on a Samian fragment found in Lothian. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.62.

Antonius Aratus, a centurion of the 6th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Castlecary. Roman, unknown date. RIB2156.

Antonius Felix, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1513.

Antonius Isauricus, Quintus, a legionary legate. Named on an altar found at York. Married to Sosia Juncina. Roman, unknown date. RIB644.

Antonius Lucretianus, a beneficiarius consularis. Named on an altar found at Winchester. Probably late 1st century. RIB88.

Antonius Modestus, Gaius, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar found near Huddersfield. Roman, unknown date. RIB624.

Antonius Proculus, Lucius, prefect of the 1st cohort of Batavians. Named on an altar to Mithras, found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1544.

Antonius Rufinianus, a centurion. Named on building stones found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB669.

Antonius Rusticus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1555.

Antonius Stephanus, named on a tombstone found at York. Married to Eglecta and father of Crescens. Roman, unknown date. RIB695.

Antonius Viator, named on a building stone found at Carvoran. From Upper Germany. Roman, unknown date. RIB1817.

Antronius Aufidianus, named on an altar found at Burgh-by-Sands. Roman, unknown date. RIB2039.

Antseg, a claimed ancestor of king Sledda and the royal line of the East Saxons.

Anwend, Danish king. see Amund

Ape, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Timsbury in Chew Hundred.

Apollinaris, son of Cassius. Named on a relief found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1123.

Apollinaris, praetorian prefect in Britain. A Gallo-Roman. Early 4th century. Grandfather of Sidonius Apollinaris.

Apollonius, a priest of the goddess Nemesis. Named on an altar found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2065.

Aponius Rogatianus, named on an altar to Mithras, found at Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1397.

Appe, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide at Whitley in Melksham Hundred.

Appe, father of Oslac. c950.

Appius Bradua (Atilius), Marcus, Roman governor of Britain 115-118.

Appius Etruscus, Lucius, named on an amphora fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.138.

Appolin (Didon), a heathen god of the Saxon invaders of the 5th century.

Apries, in Arthurian legend: Father of Dunwale.

Aprilis, a duovir at Gloucester in early 2nd century. RIB2487.1.

Aprilis, a centurion of the 6th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1401.

Aprilis, named on a Samian fragment found at Catterick. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.64.

Aprilis, named on a bone knife handle found near Somerton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2441.1.

Aprilis, a tool-maker. Named on a chisel found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2428.2.

Aprilius Viator, named on a statuette found near Lancaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB617.

Apronius, Marcus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Berytus. Roman, unknown date. RIB519.

Aprus, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB484.

Aquilinus, an imperial freedman in London. Roman, early 3rd century.

Arabus, named on a mortarium fragment found at Wall, Staffs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2497.2.

Aral, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Leicester. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome. He may be Jugein.

Arcetel see Arketel

Archgallo, eldest son of Morvidus and brother of Gorbonian, Elidure, Ingenius and Peredure. Father of Morgan and Enniaunus. In legend, king of Britain after his father and again during the reign of his brother Elidure. He was king for a total of 11 years. Early 5th century BC.

Archmail, in legend king of Britain for 14 years after his brother Beldgabred. Late 3rd century BC.

Arcil, a slave in Durham. He had sold himself to Geatflaed to obtain food, but was later freed. Late 10th century.

Arculf, a Gaulish bishop who was shipwrecked on the west coast of Britain. He discussed his travels with abbot Adamnan of Iona. Late 7th century.

Arcy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Are, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Arfra, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Argante, in Arthurian legend: The queen elf at Avalon, the destination of the dying Arthur.

Argenteilen, a slave in Cornwall. In c946 she was freed by king Edmund at St.Petroc's.

Argentille (Goldburg), daughter of king Adelbriht and Orwain. She was forced by king Edelsie to marry the cook Cuheran, who turned out to be Haveloc. A legend, attributed to 5th century.

Argius, in Arthurian legend: A knight of king Mark of Cornwall.

Argus, in Arthurian legend: Son of Elaine and brother of Galahad.

Argustus, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Harlon.

Aridius Rufus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1368.

Aries (Aryes), in Arthurian legend: A cowherd. He raised Tor, son of king Pellinore.

Arild (St.), a Cornish virgin. She was decapitated at Kingston-by-Thornbury in Glos by the tyrant Muncius, for refusing him. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Arinbeorn, a Scandinavian chieftain in the entourage of king Eric Blood Axe in York. Mid 10th century.

Aristance, in Arthurian legend: A knight or earl.

Aristio, freedman of an unnamed centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB509.

Arkell, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Byley in Northwich Hundred.

Arkell, a thegn of king Harold. A landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Yarkhill.

Arkell, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held five carucates at Keythorpe, Welham and Lubenham.

Arkell, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eight bovates at Roolton, Clarborough and Sturton.

Arkell, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held land for one plough at Stanton in Totmonslow Hundred.

Arkell, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Aldeburgh in Plomesgate Hundred.

Arkell, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held four hides and three virgates at Baginton and Baddesley.

Arketel (Arcetel), a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Arketel, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Upton and Laysters.

Arketel, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Womerton and Faintree.

Arkil, son of Frithegist. First husband of Sigrida, granddaughter of bishop Aldhun of Lindisfarne. Mid 11th century.

Arkil, son of Egfrith. Third husband of Sigrida, granddaughter of bishop Aldhun of Lindisfarne. Mid 11th century. Father of Gospatric.

Arminius, a British deacon. He attended the council of Arles in 314.

Arnemetia, a pagan Celtic-British goddess of the sacred grove, centred on Buxton in Derby.

Arngrim, a moneyer, at Nottingham and York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Arnisius, son of Ealdgyth of Swell in Glos. Mid 11th century.

Arnkel, son of earl Turf-Einar. With his brother Erlend and Eric Blood Axe he was killed while raiding in England. Mid 10th century.

Arnketel, a moneyer, at Stamford and York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Arnold de Breuse, in Arthurian legend: A knight. A Welshman. He was killed by Gareth. Brother of Gerard.

Arnold, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held one and a half a iugera at Eastry.

Arnthor, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Arnulf, an Irishman. With Ogmar he was one of the first two hermits on Glastonbury Tor. Mid 5th century.

Arnulf, a hermit at Eynesbury in Cambs before 800. Little is known of his life or date.

Arnulf, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Arnulf, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Arnwig (Earnwig), abbot of Peterborough 1041-1052. A "good and gentle man", he retired and passed the abbey to his monk Leofric. He died in 1060.

Aron, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Arn... see also Earn...

Arponatus, named on an altar found at Bowes, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB731.

Arrius, named on a building stone found at Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1345.

Arrius Domitianus, Gaius, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on an altar found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2122.

Arrius Paulinus, named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1229.

Arrok de Grevaunt, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Arrouse, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Pomitain.

Arruntius Salvianus, Lucius, named on a tombstone found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB1062.

Arsaracus, in legend leader of an army sent to Germany by king Ebranc, along with 18 of the king’s sons, seeking their own kingdoms.

Arsima, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.67.

Arsnulf, an ealdorman. He attested the Peterborough charter in 970.

Artaca, a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael at Bodmin. Late 10th century.

Artgualchar (Argal), in Arthurian legend: Earl of Warwick. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Arthmael (St.), in legend a soldier-saint in early 6th century in Cornwall, and in Brittany.

Artholf, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Arthor, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Arthur, military commander of the kings of Britain after the death of Hengest. In legend, a king and son of Uther Pendragon and Ygerna. He married Guinevere: their remains were “found” at Glastonbury in 1170. He may have died in 537.

Arthur, son of king Aidan of Dal Riada, and brother of Conang. Early 7th century.

Artius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Lampeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB409.

Artorius Castus, Lucius, an equestrian. Praefectus Castrorum of British legions sent to Brittany in c180.

Artwil, son of the “king of Scottia”. A pupil of Aldhelm. Late 7th century.

Aruconius Verecundus, Lucius, lessee of a lead mine in Derby area. Roman, unknown date. RIB2404.40. m117.

Arulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eleven bovates at Langthwaite in West Riding.

Arus, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Arverus, a tile-maker at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2489.4.

Arvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Arviragus, in legend, son of Cunobelinus and brother of Guiderius. King of Britain for 24 years after his brother. Father of Marius. He may be based on Caratacus. Early 1st century.

ARWALD, king of Wight. He was wounded and then exiled when king Caedwalla of Wessex invaded the island. His two sons were executed by Caedwalla. Late 7th century.

Arwine, abbot of Peterborough. Mid 11th century.

Asa, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held five carucates at Lowthorpe, Burnby and Scoreby. Wife of Beornwulf.

Asbeorn, a thegn in York. Father of Ragnald. Early 11th century.

Ascer, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 868.

Ascernus, named on an altar found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1078.

Ascetel see Aesketel

Ascher, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Aschil, in Arthurian legend: King of the Danes. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Asclepiodotus, praetorian prefect of Constantius Chlorus. He assassinated the usurping emperor Allectus in 296. In legend the duke of Cornwall. He was killed by Coel.

Ascolu, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Asculus, named on the rim of a bowl found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.191.

Aseret, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty-five acres at Westerfield in Claydon Hundred.

Asferth, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Asferth, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at North Morton in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Asfrith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Beningbrough in North Riding.

Asfroth, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Sturton-by-Stow, Croxby and Linwood.

Asgar, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Asgar Contractus (Unsger), a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held nine hides at Ermington and Blackawton.

Asgar, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Skeyton and East Ruston.

Asgar the Staller (Ansgar, Esgar), son of Athelstan and grandson of Tofi the Proud. A prominent landholder in 1066. He held estates totalling more than three hundred hides in Berks, Bucks, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Middlesex, Oxon, Northants, Surrey, Suffolk, Warks, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. He was wounded in the battle at Hastings.

Asgar, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Cotton in Hartismere Hundred.

Asgeir, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Newton Kyme, Oglethorpe Hall and Toulston.

Asgot, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held eight hides at Taplow.

Asgut, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Ashred, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Appleton in Bewsborough Hundred.

Asi, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Brodsworth and Pickburn.

Asinius Martialis, Gnaeus, a glass-maker. Named on a bottle found in Strathclyde. Roman, unknown date. RIB2419.106.

Asinius Senilis, named on an altar found at Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2025.

Askell see Aeskell, Askil, Osketel

Aski, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide at Edgbaston.

Aski, a landholder in South Lancs in 1066. He held half a hide at Thornton in West Derby Hundred.

Aski, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Sudtelch in Baschurch Hundred.

Askil, a landholder at Henham in Essex in 1045.

Askil, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held eight hides in Blewbury and Lambourn Hundreds.

Askil, brother of Brand. see Aesketel

Aslac, a thegn. A witness of documents of king Cnut for Cornwall in 1018.

Aslac, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Aslac, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held thirteen carucates at Aisby, Ringstone and Willingham.

Aslac, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at Normanton-on-Trent.

Aslac, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Rodenhala in Lothing Hundred.

Aslaud, a wife of Ragnar Lothbrok. Daughter of Sigurd the Volsung.

Asli, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held fourteen bovates at Gosberton in Holland.

Asmoth, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held thirty-seven acres at Wrabetuna and Middleton. Mother of Brihtmaer.

Asmund see Osmund

Asprevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Aspuanis, named on an altar found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1603.

Assaracus, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Asser, bishop of Sherborne c899-909, after Wulfsige. A Welsh priest summoned from St. David's monastery to assist king Alfred in his studies in 887. He was given monasteries at Benwell, Congresbury and Exeter, and wrote a Life of King Alfred.

Asser, cousin, and chamberlain, of bishop Brihtheah of Worcester. Mid 11th century.

Asser, son of Tolrius of St.Albans, in 1051.

Astamore, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Asten, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Asulf, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Asulf, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Asulf, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-four carucates at Goldthorpe, Barnbrough and Newton-le-Willows.

Asurius Fortis, Gaius, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB559.

Aswig, a landholder near Peterborough. She sold 60 acres to the abbey at its restoration in c983. She married Tunna; mother of Ufi, Oswig and Aethelric.

Aswige, an abbot. He attested the Peterborough charter in 970.

Aswulf, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at Basford in Broxtow Wapentake.

Ata, a moneyer, at Barnstaple, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Ateius Cocceianus, an imperial slave. Named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB902.

Atgardes, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Athea, with Brigid and Luge, a companion of Modwenna when she returned from Ireland. She became a nun in the convent at Polesworth in Warks. 7th or 9th century.

Athelm see Aethelm

Athelstan, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Athelstan, a Saxon leader. Early 7th century.

ATHELSTAN, a king of the South Saxons in c714. He married Aethelthryth.

ATHELSTAN, a king of the East Angles 821-822 and 823-?, his rule interrupted by the direct rule of Ceolwulf of Mercia.

Athelstan, son of king Aethelwulf of Wessex and Osburg. He was given a kingdom comprising Kent, Essex, Sussex and Surrey by Aethelwulf in 839. He defeated the Danes at the battle of Sandwich in 851. Brother of Aethelbald, Aethelswyth, Aethelbert, Aethelred and Alfred.

Athelstan, a burgher in Canterbury in c860.

Athelstan, a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Late 9th century.

Athelstan, a Mercian priest and chaplain. He was summoned to assist king Alfred in his studies in 872.

Athelstan, a thegn, possibly becoming a dux or ealdorman of Berks. He took alms to Rome, and to India (Judea), for king Alfred in 883. He held estates at Creech St.Michael and Stoke St.Mary in Somerset.

Athelstan, name given to Guthrum, Danish king in Mercia and East Anglia in 875. After his defeat at the battle of Edington, 878, he was baptised in the name of Athelstan, with king Alfred as his godfather. Sometimes known as Gurmund. He died in 890.

Athelstan, a kinsman of Aethelwald of Woodchester in Glos, in 896.

Athelstan, a priest. A witness, in 898, to a Kentish charter of king Alfred.

Athelstan, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Athelstan, a clerk, then priest, at Winchester between 900 and 909.

Athelstan, bishop of Ramsbury 909-920.

Athelstan, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Athelstan, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Athelstan, son of Aethelweard and grandson of king Alfred. More usually known as Aethelwine, he was killed, with his brother Aelfwine, at the battle of Brunanburh in 937.

ATHELSTAN, king of Wessex 924-939, after his father king Edward the Elder, but possibly after a brief reign by his half brother Aelfweard. Probably the son of Egwynn, he was accused of being the product of one night with the daughter of a shepherd, and of drowning the rightful heir, his brother Edwin. He took over Northumbria on the death of king Sihtric in 927, ravaged Scotland in 933. Half-brother of Aelfweard, Edwin, Eadgifu, Ealhhild, Edith, Aelfgifu, Edmund, Eadred, Eadgifu and Eadburg. He was foster father to Alan Crooked Beard of Brittany and Hakon the future king of Norway.

Athelstan, a comes in South Mercia 940-949. He was probably father of ealdorman Athelstan Rota.

Athelstan, a monk and kinsman of bishop Aelfheah of Winchester. He was ordained by bishop Aelfheah on the same day as Aethelwold and Dunstan. He abandoned the habit and was reported to have then lived his life in the stink of luxury. Mid 10th century.

Athelstan, a thegn. He held land at Church Eaton in Staffs in 949.

Athelstan, a landholder at Denford in Berks. He inherited the land from Wulfgar Leofa. Mid 10th century.

Athelstan Half-King, ealdorman of East Anglia 932-956. He was of the royal line of Wessex, married Aelfwyn and was probably the father of the ealdormen Aethelwold, Aelfwold, Aethelsige and Aethelwine. He was the foster father of king Edgar. He became a monk at Glastonbury.

Athelstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Canterbury, Gloucester, London, Lympne and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Athelstan of Sunbury, a landholder in Middlesex in c968. He was involved in the affair of the woman Thurwif who had been stolen from Aelfsige of Yaxley. He forfeited his estate at Sunbury in c950. Brother of Edward.

Athelstan Rota (the Red), an ealdorman in South Mercia 955-970. He was probably the son of ealdorman Athelstan. He was the second husband of Aethelflaed of Damerham.

Athelstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter, Lydford, Shaftesbury, Stamford and Warwick. Late 10th century.

Athelstan, a priest at Horningsea in Cambs. A receiver of stolen goods, he was ransomed by his superior, and kinsman, Herulf, with church treasure. Brother of Bondi and Aelfstan. Late 10th century.

Athelstan Chusin, a landholder at Horningsea. Brother of Aethelweard. A kinsman of Wulfstan of Dalham. Late 10th century.

Athelstan, a landholder at Evenlode in Glos. Late 10th century.

Athelstan, brother of bishop Oswald of Worcester and of Oswulf. He held estates in Glos and Worcs. Late 10th century.

Athelstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bath and Chichester. Late 10th century.

Athelstan, a priest at Worcester in 962. He became a monk by 977.

Athelstan, a thegn in Worcs of archbishop Oswald of York, between 963 and 981. He held land at Thorne and Inkberrow.

Athelstan of Upton. He stood surety for land at Castor given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Athelstan, son of Catla. He stood surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Athelstan Mannesunne, a landholder at Chatteris in Cambs and St.Ives and Gransden in Hunts. Father of Aelfwaru and Aelfwenna. He died in 986.

Athelstan, primus, or prior, of Worcester Cathedral c985-c991, after Wynsige. He had been a priest there from 962.

Athelstan, bishop of the East Angles at Elmham 955-1001, after Theodred.

Athelstan, a landholder in Canterbury in 1002.

Athelstan, an ealdorman. In 1006 he was murdered on the orders of Eadric Streona by the assassin Godwine.

Athelstan, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Athelstan, son-in-law of Aethelred II. He was killed at the battle of Ringmere in 1010.

Athelstan, son of king Aethelred II and step-son of Emma. With his brother Edmund, he is reported to have defended London against Cnut and Thurgut in 1016. Brother of Egbert, Edmund Ironside, Eadred, Eadwig. Edgar, Edith, Aelfgifu and Wulfhild, and half-brother of Edward, Alfred and Gode.

Athelstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bristol, Stamford and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Athelstan, a landholder at Merstham and Cheam in Surrey in c1018. This is probably archbishop Lifing.

Athelstan, archbishop of Canterbury 1013-1020, after the martyrdom of Aelfheah. A monk at Glastonbury, abbot of Chertsey 989-998, after Ordbriht, bishop of Wells 998-1013, after Aelfwine. More usually known as Aelfstan.

Athelstan, an unidentified abbot in 1023. A witness of documents at Canterbury.

Athelstan, son of Tofi the Proud. A staller. Father of Asgar. Mid 11th century.

Athelstan of Bledlow, a cniht, probably of Toki of Halton in Bucks. Father of Leofwine. Mid 11th century.

Athelstan, abbot of Ramsey in Hunts 1020-1043, after Wythman. Son of Earnketel and Wulfrun. He was murdered in the crypt of his church by an Irishman he had succoured.

Athelstan, a moneyer, at Bristol, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Athelstan Loc (Aestan), a moneyer, at Winchester, of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Athelstan, a thegn in Rutland in 1046. He held land at Ayston.

Athelstan, abbot of Abingdon 1044-1047, after Siward went to Canterbury. A monk of Abingdon.

Athelstan the Fat, a landholder at Hill and Moor in Worcs. Mid 11th century.

Athelstan (Ealhstan), father of bishop Wulfstan of Worcester. He married Wulfgifu. Mid 11th century.

Athelstan, bishop of Hereford 1012-1056, after Aethelwulf. He went blind and was assisted for thirteen years by bishop Tremerig of St. Davids. He built the minster at Hereford that was burnt when the town was sacked by Aelfgar and Griffith ap Llewelyn in 1055.

Athelstan, son of Dovet. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Athelstan, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Athelstan, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Athelstan Broad-arse, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Athelstan Coppede, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Athelstan Flat-hedge, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Athelstan White, a burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Athelstan, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held three hides at Chicheley in Moulsoe Hundred of Aelfnoth cild.

Athelstan, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four hides at Thorrington in Tendring Hundred.

Athelstan, son of Godran. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066.

Athelstan, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-three estates amounting to fifty-two carucates, including estates at Burton Pedwardine, Holbeach and Spalding.

Athelstan, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Saxthorpe in Erpingham Hundred.

Athelstan, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held fourteen bovates at Walkeringham and Alwoldestorp.

Athelstan, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a virgate at Lexworthy in Andersfield Hundred.

Athelstan, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held seven carucates at Framsden, Gapton and Worlingham.

Athelstan, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four and a half carucates at Swinton and Holmpton.

Atheric, in the community at Bury St. Edmunds. Mid 11th centruy.

Athrwys, a Northumbrian soldier. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Athulf (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Ramsey.

Athulf, a landholder at Fonthill in Wilts. He married Aethelthryth. Late 9th century.

Athulf, an ealdorman in Worcs in 889. He was a descendant of king Cenwulf of Mercia.

Athulf, a moneyer of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Athulf, a thegn of king Edward the Elder between 900 and 909. He held land in Bucks and Hants. He was probably the father of Aethelgyth.

Athulf, ealdorman of Bamburgh. He died in 912.

Athulf, father of the thegn Leofwine in Anglia. Mid 10th century.

Athulf, a thegn of king Edgar in 961. He held land at Kilmeston in Hants.

Athulf, bishop of all the East Angles in c963, at Elmham, after Hunbert.

Athulf, a landholder in Cambs. He sold a farm and 76 acres at Haddenham to the abbey at Ely. He married Burgflaed. Late 10th century.

Athulf, a landholder at Long Sutton in Lincs. Probably early 11th century.

Athulf see also Aethelwulf

Atia, probably wife of Gaius Etruscus. Named on a marble sarcophagus found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB20.

Atilianus, a slave of Pompeius Optatus and brother of Antiatilianus, both aged 10. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB560.

Atilic, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Cooksey in Clent Hundred.

Atilius Maior, a centurion of the 2nd cohort at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2410.6.

Atinio, named on a black jar found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.194.

Atisius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1367.

Atrius, Quintus, commander of the troops guarding Caesar’s fleet in Kent in 54 BC.

Atsere see Azor

Attiani, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.77.

Atticus, Aulus, a Roman cohort commander killed in the battle at Mount Graupius in c83.

Atticus, a tool-maker. Named on a mattock found at Newstead. Probably late 1st century. RIB2428.3.

Atticus, an oculist. Named on a green schist stamp found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.4.

Attila, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Huns.

Attillus, named on a grey jar fragment found in Powys. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.139.

Attius, named on a silver votive plaque dedicated to Mars Toutatis, found near Royston. Roman, unknown date. RIB219.

Attius Celer, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chester. Probably 2nd century. RIB471.

Attius Cilo, Quintus, a centurion. Named on a bronze label found at Castleford. Roman, unknown date. RIB2410.3.

Attius Rufinus, Gaius, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB520.

Attius Severus, a centurion. Named on a bronze cauldron found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.58.

Attius Tertius, named on a buff jug found at Corbridge. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2503.195.

Attius Tutor, Titus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Baetasians. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB830.

Attomaccus, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.80.

Attonius, Gaius, named on a tombstone found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB768.

Attonius, Quintianus, a surveyor, euocatus. Named on an altar found at Piercebridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1024.

Atunatus, named on a grey jar fragment found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.196.

Atule, see Eadmer Ator

Aua, an unidentified abbot, possibly of Gloucester. A witness of documents between 1017 and 1023.

Aubeny, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Aubray, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Aubrey, a thegn and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held small estates amounting to three hides.

Aucissa, a maker of brooches. His work was probably imported from Gaul. RIB2421. Mid 1st century.

Audacilius Romanus, a centurion of the 6th and 20th legions. Named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1779.

Audagus, named on an altar found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB774.

Audeny, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Audetus, father of Iuriucus, a chieftain in Dumnonia. Early 6th century.

Audevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Audoin, in the poem Widsith: father of the Italian chieftain Alboin.

Audrey, St. see Aetheldreda

Auenell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Auerenges, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Auffidius Aufidianus, named on a gold plate found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1077.

Aufidius Pantera, Lucius, prefect of the British fleet in c135. Named on an altar found at Lympne. RIB66.

Aufidius Eutuches, a freedman of Aufidius Maximus. Named on an altar found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB143.

Aufidius Lemnus, Marcus, a freedman of Aufidius Maximus. Named on an altar found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB144.

Aufidius Maximus, Marcus, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB143.

Augemundus, a signatory at Canterbury of charters of king Aethelbert of Kent. Early 7th century.

Augi, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Easton in Stodden Hundred.

Augurius, bishop of London. He attended the synod of Rimini in c359.

Auguselus (Aguisel, Arawn), in Arthurian legend: King of Moray and brother of Loth of Lodonesia and of Urien.

Augustalis, a suspect for the carrying off of Vilbia, named on a leaden curse found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB154.

Augustine of Hippo (St.), an African bishop who died in 430. His early Soliloquies were partly translated into Engllish by king Alfred. He should not be confused with Augustine of Canterbury.

Augustine, a companion of bishop Palladius when he died in Britain. Mid 5th century.

Augustine (St.), archbishop of London 601-c605. He had first been sent to Britain by pope Gregory an an abbot, then as first bishop of Canterbury in 597.

Augustine, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held half a hide at Barlaston in Pirehill Hundred.

Augustinus, named on a silver spoon found in Dorchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2420.4.

Aura, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Aurelia, named on a Samian fragment found near Stirling. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.92.

Aurelia, wife of the German centurion Gracilis. Named on an altar found at Piercebridge. Probably early 3rd century. RIB1026.

Aurelia Aia, wife of Aurelius Marcus. Named on a tombstone found at Carvoran. From Salonae. Roman, probably 3rd century. RIB1828.

Aurelia Aureliana, wife of Ulpius Apolinaris. Named on a tombstone found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB959.

Aurelia Caula, named on a tombstone found at Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1745.

Aurelia Censorina, wife of Aurelius Super of the 6th legion. Named on a stone coffin found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB670.

Aurelia Eubia, wife of Aurelius Pusinnus. Named on a tombstone found near Lancaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB612.

Aurelia Eucarpia, mother of Marcus Aurelius Eucarpus. Named on a marble slab found in London. Probably 1st century. RIB 10.

Aurelia Eglectiane, wife of Fabius Honoratus and mother of Aurelia Honorata. Named on a tombstone found at Chesters. Roman, 3rd century. RIB1482.

Aurelia Lupula, mother of Dionysius Fortunatus. Named on a tombstone found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1250.

Aurelia Quartilla, daughter of Aurelius Quartinus. Named on a tombstone found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1251.

Aurelia Pusinna, named on a tombstone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1829.

Aurelia Romana, daughter of Aurelius Romulus and sister of Aurelia Sabina. Named on a tombstone found at Greta Bridge, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB749.

Aurelia Sabina, daughter of Aurelius Romulus and sister of Aurelia Romana. Named on a tombstone found at Greta Bridge, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB749.

Aurelia Senecita, named on a tombstone found at Carlisle. Probably wife of Julius Fortunatus. Roman, unknown date. RIB960.

Aurelia Victorina, daughter of M.Aurelius Victor. Named on a tombstone found at Halton Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1435.

Aurelius Atticianus, named on a bronze tablet found at Caister. Probably late 3rd century. RIB2432.2.

Aurelius Alexander, Marcus, camp prefect of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on tombstone fragments found at Chester. From Syria. Early 3rd century. RIB490.

Aurelius Armiger, a decurio princeps. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1991.

Aurelius Arpagius, Roman governor of, probably, Britannia Secunda in c297. Named on a dedication slab found at Birdoswald. RIB1912.

Aurelius Attianus, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Gauls. Named on a dedication slab found at Old Penrith. Roman, unknown date. RIB916.

Aurelius Aurelianus, Titus, master of the rites. Named on a Brigantian altar found near Halifax. Roman, unknown date. RIB627.

Aurelius Campester, a soldier of the 1st cohort of Cubernians. Named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1524.

Aurelius Cassitto, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Great Chesters. Probably married to Nigrina. Roman, unknown date. RIB1746.

Aurelius Castus, Marcus, named on a dedication slab found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1242.

Aurelius Cervianus, an officer of the 20th legion. Named on a bronze roundel, but probably continental. 3rd century. RIB2427.26.

Aurelius Concordius, son of the tribune Aurelius Julianus. Named on a tombstone found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1919.

Aurelius Crotus, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. A German. Roman, unknown date. RIB1525.

Aurelius Diatova, named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB888.

Aurelius Diogenes, an imaginifer, probably of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB521.

Aurelius Eburacio, named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB891.

Aurelius Eucarpus, Marcus, son of Aurelia Eucarpia. Named on a marble slab found in London. Probably 1st century. RIB 10. m1111.

Aurelius Faustus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, c237. RIB1875.

Aurelius, Gaius, named on an altar found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1079.

Aurelius Herculanus, a trooper. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB356.

Aurelius Januarius, Marcus, an emeritus. Named on a dedication found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1459.

Aurelius Julianus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on a dedication slab found at Birdoswald. Father of Aurelius Concordius. Roman, unknown date. RIB1909.

Aurelius Juvenalis, named on a dedication stone found near Newcastle. Roman, unknown date. RIB1318.

Aurelius Karinus, Marcus, named on a sandstone block found near Andover. Roman, unknown date. RIB98.

Aurelius Lucius, a horseman, probably of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB522.

Aurelius Lunaris, Marcus, a freedman and sevir Augustalis in the colonies of York and Lincoln in 237.

Aurelius Macrinus, a trooper in the Imperial Household Cavalry. Named on a tombstone found at Malton. Roman, unknown date. RIB714.

Aurelius, Marcus, a medicus. Named on a dedication slab found at Binchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1028.

Aurelius Marcus, decurion of a Cavalry Regiment. Named on an altar base found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB765.

Aurelius Marcus, named on a tombstone found at Carvoran. Married to Aurelia Aia. Roman, probably 3rd century. RIB1828.

Aurelius, Marcus, named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1621.

Aurelius Martialis, named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB891.

Aurelius Maternus, named on an altar found near Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB965.

Aurelius Maximus, named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1899.

Aurelius Mercurialis, heir of Julia Velva. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB688.

Aurelius Modestus, Marcus, a beneficiarius of the governor. From the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on an altar found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1696.

Aurelius Mucianus, named on an altar found at Catterick. Roman, unknown date. RIB727.

Aurelius Nepos, Marcus, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on tombstone fragments found at Chester. From Syria. Roman, unknown date. RIB491.

Aurelius Nicanor, named on an altar found at Netherby. Roman, unknown date. RIB970.

Aurelius Optatus, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Tungrians. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1982.

Aurelius Polychronius, an oculist. Named on a siltstone stamp found near Hereford. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.21.

Aurelius Pusinnus, a citizen. Named on a tombstone found near Lancaster. Married to Aurelia Eubia. Roman, unknown date. RIB612.

Aurelius Quartinus, father of Aurelia Quartilla. Named on a tombstone found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1251.

Aurelius Quintus, a tribune of the 1st cohort of Vardulli. Named on a dedication slab found at High Rochester. RIB1281.

Aurelius Quintus, Titus, named on an altar found near Huddersfield. Roman, unknown date. RIB623.

Aurelius Quirinus, Marcus, a prefect of the 1st cohort of Lingonians. Named on an altar found near Stanhope. Roman, unknown date. RIB1042.

Aurelius Romulus, a veteran, formerly decurion. Named on a tombstone found at Greta Bridge, Yorks. Father of Aurelia Romana and Aurelia Sabina. Roman, unknown date. RIB748.

Aurelius Sabinianus, an actarius. Named on an altar dedicated to Minerva, found near Caernarvon. Roman, unknown date. RIB429.

Aurelius Salvius, Marcus, tribune of the 1st cohort of Spaniards. Named on an altar found at Netherby. Roman, unknown date. RIB968.

Aurelius Saturninus, acting commander of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1876.

Aurelius Senecio, a decurion. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Married to Volusia Faustina. Roman, unknown date. RIB250.

Aurelius Senopianus, named on an altar found near Castleford. Roman, unknown date. RIB628.

Aurelius Severus, commander of a squadron. Named on a dedication slab found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1453.

Aurelius Super, a centurion of the 6th legion. Named on a stone coffin found at York. Married to Aurelia Censorina. Roman, unknown date. RIB670. .

Aurelius, son of Avo. Named on a tombstone part found at Old Penrith. Roman, unknown date. RIB931.

Aurelius Tasulus, named on an altar to the god Belatucadros, found near Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB887.

Aurelius Verinus, a centurion. Named on an altar found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB447.

Aurelius Victor, named on a tombstone found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1255.

Aurelius Victor, Marcus, named on a tombstone found at Halton Chesters. Father of Aurelia Victorina. Roman, unknown date. RIB1435.

Aurelius Caninus (Conan). in legend, a king of the Britons in the region of Gloucester, 575-578. Nephew of king Constantine.

Aurelius Ambrosius see Ambrosius

Aurides, named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1800.

Aurinius Simnus, Marcus, named on a tombstone found at York. Probably married to Candida Barita. Roman, unknown date. RIB689.

Aurunceius Felicessimus, a tribune, from Euocatus. Named on an altar found at Bewcastle. Probably 3rd century. RIB988.

Aurunculeius, a centurion of the 4th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1969.

Ausicus, Long-ear, a pagan Celtic god.

Ausonius Avitus, named on a bronze knife handle found in Wilts. Roman, unknown date. RIB2433.3.

Auspicius, named on a silver spoon found in Norfolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2420.5.

Austalis, named on a tile found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.147.

Austell (St.), a monk who probably came from Wales to Cornwall with his godfather Mewan. He and Mewan followed Samson to Brittany. 6th century.

Austin, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Two men of this name held five and a half hides at Cardington and Meadowley.

Austius, a lector at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c975.

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Auti, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Auti, a huscarle of earl Aelfgar. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held six hides at Milton Bryan.

Auti, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Hassall in Northwich Hundred.

Auti, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held five carucates at Lullingon in Repton Wapentake.

Auti, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides in Hants, and five hides in Sussex.

Auti, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Fretherne, Lemington and Moreton Valence.

Auti, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held four carucates at Long Clawson in Framland Wapentake.

Auti, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Auti son of Azor, held twenty-two carucates at Swaton, North Kyme and Owerby.

Auti, son of Azor. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066. Father of Toki.

Auti, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at East Harling in Guuiltcross Hundred.

Auti, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Womerton, Lydley and Leebotwood.

Auti, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Quatt and Norbury.

Auti, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Wehan, Rushford and Westhorpe.

Auti, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name, including Auti son of Azor, held twelve carucates at Flixton, Folkton and Langtoft.

Avalloc (Afallach, Evelake), in Arthurian legend: Father of the goddess Modron. He lived in Avalon.

Avedo, named on a brown Belgic type bowl found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.197.

Avelin, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Dinton in Stone Hundred.

Aventinus, curator of 2nd Cavalry Regiment of Asturians. Named on a tombstone found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1480.

Aventinus, named on a silver plaque found at Bewcastle. Roman, unknown date. RIB987.

Aventinus, named on a grey-ware vessel fragment found in the river Thames. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.198.

Avesina, named on a Samian fragment found at Benwell. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.84.

Avic, Avicius see Aefic

Avidius Quietus, Titus, Roman governor of Britain c98-c101. CIL VI 43. m117.

Avidius Rufus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1564.

Avienus, a tile-maker in Bucks. Roman, unknown date, late Roman. RIB2489.7.

Avita, daughter of Carinus and Romana, and sister of Rufinus and Carina. Named on a tombstone found near Dorchester, Dorset. Roman, unknown date. RIB189.

Avitius, named on a black burnished vessel fragment found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.199.

Avo, named on a tombstone part found at Old Penrith. Father of Aurelius. Roman, unknown date. RIB931.

Ayelard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Aymer see Haimo

Azelin, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held six hides at Cardington and Harrowden.

Azenor, mother of Budoc. She gave birth to him in a barrel. 6th century.

Azor, a thegn in Dorset in c978. He held land at Wyke Regis.

Azor, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Azor the Black, a landholder at Wennington in Essex in c1040. He married Aelfgyth.

Azor, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Azor (Atsere), a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Azor (Atsere), a landholder at Leosne in Kent. Mid 11th century.

Azor the Black, a witness of documents in Glos in 1065.

Azor, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Bolnhurst in Stodden Hundred.

Azor, son of Toti. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held twenty-seven hides at Water Stratford, Thornton and Radclive.

Azor, son of Thored. A thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held four hides at Biddlesden.

Azor, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held eleven and a half hides at Ailwood and Briantspuddle.

Azor, a steward of king Edward in Berks in 1066. He held ten hides at Eddington in Kintbury Hundred.

Azor, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen and a half hides at Alton, Littleton and Clanville.

Azor, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Leinthall in Hazeltree Hundred.

Azor of Lessness, a landholder, described as an optimas, in Kent in 1066. He held eleven sulungs at Lessness and Hardres.

Azor the Red, a landholder in Kent between 1044 and 1066. He held a sulung at Belice in Newchurch Hundred.

Azor, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Azor brother of Siward, held estates in Stamford, Cheal and Toft.

Azor, son of Burg. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066.

Azor, a landholder in Lincs. Father of Outi. Mid 11th century.

Azor, a huscarle of king Edward and landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held twenty-nine hides at Stanwell and Bedfont.

Azor, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name, including Azor son of Leofsige, held eleven hides at Syresham, Halse and Newton Bromswold.

Azor, landholders in Oxon in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-two hides at Marsh Baldon, Chastleton, Iffley and Lillingstone.

Azor, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two carucates and five bovates at Bradmore, Barnstone and Kimberley.

Azor, son of Sualeva. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Notts, Derby and Lincs in 1066.

Azor, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held estates at Montgomery, Norton and Beckbury.

Azor, son of Thorold. A landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held twenty hides at Combe St.Nicholas.

Azor, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Warleigh in Bath Forum Hundred.

Azor, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held a hundred and seventy acres at Cransford, Sutton and Wickham Market.

Azor, landholders in Surrey in 1066. Men of this name held eighty-three hides at Beddington, Warlingham and Woodmansterne.

Azor, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held Shoreham, Hangleton and Keymer, a total of twenty-six estates amounting to one hundred and sixty-three hides.

Azor, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held twenty-eight hides at Warmington, Leamington Hastings and Haseley.

Azor, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held sixty-eight hides at Elcombe, Stratford and Chitterne.

Azor, landholders in Worcs between 1042 and 1066. Men of this name held twenty hides at Bengeworth, Redmarley and Churchill.

Azor, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Holmpton in East Riding.

Azorin, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and thirty acres at Wakes Colne in Lexden Hundred.

Babba, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia and of the kings of Kent. Mid 8th century.

Babba, a thegn or priest in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Babba, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Babudius Severus, a centurion of the 9th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB256.

Baca, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate at North Witham in Kesteven.

Bach Brychan, in Arthurian legend: A page of Tristan.

Baciaga, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Bacula, an abbot present at the death of bishop Wilfrid at Oundle in 709.

Baculo, named on an altar to the god Balatucadros, found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB773.

Bada, a priest in Wessex in c685. He witnessed the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey.

Bada, found on an inscribed stone at Wycliffe in North Yorks. 8th-9th century.

Bada, father of Aelfnoth of Peterborough. Mid 10th century.

Bada, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held seven bovates at Norton and Tapton.

Badanoth Beotting, an apparitor of king Aethelwulf of Wesses. A landholder in Kent in c838-845.

Badanoth, a deacon at Canterbury in c835, a priest in c845. Possibly bishop of Rochester in 845x868.

Badeca, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Bademund, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Badenoth, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Bado (Badda), a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Badoheard, a witness to a Rochester charter of 747.

Baduheard, a witness of documents in Mercia in 822.

Baduthegn, a lay brother of Lindisfarne who was cured of paralysis at the tomb of Cuthbert. Early 8th century.

Baduwold (Badwald), a signatory to the foundation charter of the monastery at Chertsey in c674.

Badwin, a priest. With Alfrith, he was sent by bishop Wilfrid as an emissary to seek reconciliation with king Aldfrith of Northumbria in 704.

Badwin, bishop of Elmham see Beaduwine

Badwulf, bishop of Whithorn see Baldwulf

Bad... see also Bead...

Baebius, named on a black burnished dish found at Heronbridge, Cheshire. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.207.

Baeghard, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Baeghelm, a moneyer of king Edmund of East Anglia. Mid 9th century.

Baegia, abbess of Daylesford. see Bucge

Baegmund, a deacon at Canterbury in 824, then priest, and abbot in c838.

Baeldeg, son of Woden. see Beldeg

Baelric, a son of king Ida. see THEODERIC

Baere, an unidentified abbot. A witness to a Rochester charter of 761.

Baertram, a priest at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Bagot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bagdemagus, (Bademagu, Basdemegus), in Arthurian legend: King of Gorre, and a cousin of Arthur. Father of Meliaganus. He was killed by Gawaine.

Bagsecg, a Danish king killed in the battle of Ashdown against Aethelred and Alfred in 871.

Baithenus, abbot of Iona 597-600, after Columba.

Bal, in Arthurian legend: A Senator in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Balan, in Arthurian legend: a knight. Brother of Balin. The brothers unwittingly killed each other.

Balatucadros, a Celtic war god, identified near Hadrian’s Wall.

Balchi, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Aldsworth in Bibury Hundred.

Balchi, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Helmingham in Claydon Hundred.

Bald, the owner of the Leechbook. Probably early 10th century.

Bald, a landholder in Yorks. He held an estate at West Bolton in North Riding. Mid 11th century.

Balddic (Baldric), a moneyer, at Bedford and Northampton, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Baldhelm, a servant of the Northumbrian noble Sibba. He helped Cuthbert at the curing of a paralysed fellow servant in c684. He became a monk at Lindisfarne.

Baldoc, abbot of the church of St Paga. He died in 1017.

Baldred, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Baldred (St.), a bishop and disciple of Kentigern. Early 7th century.

Baldred, a sub-king in Wessex between 681 and 688.

Baldred, an atheling. He was named in the dubious charter of c725 as having given land to the monastery at Glastonbury.

Baldred, hermit at Tyningham. see Balther

BALDRED, king of Kent 807-825. He was driven out by Aethelwulf of Wessex in 825.

Baldred, a thegn, probably in Worcs, in 845.

Baldred, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Baldric, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Baldric, a moneyer at Bedford. see Balddic

Baldric, a moneyer, at Worcester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Baldric, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held six bovates at Foston and Hatton.

Baldric, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held twelve bovates at Haughton in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Baldulf, brother of the legendary Saxon chief Colgrin. He was killed at the battle of Mount Badon. Possibly early 6th century.

Baldulph, earl of Silchester in c500.

Baldwin, a moneyer of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Baldwin, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Baldwin V, count of Flanders. He provided a court of refuge for exiles from England, notably the family of Earl Godwine. He was the brother-in-law of earl Tostig. Mid 11th century.

Baldwin, a steward of bishop Aldred of Worcester in c1051. He held land at Weston-on-Avon in Warks.

Baldwin, brother of Edwin of Hougham. A landholder in Kent in 1066.

Baldwin, son of Herlwin. A prominent landholder in 1066. He held twenty-seven hides in Berks, five hides in Bucks, and seven hides in Wilts.

Baldwin, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Aylesbury and Hampden.

Baldwin, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held twenty-six hides at Childswickham, Lower Quinton and Weston.

Baldwin, god-son of king Edward the Confessor, and probably a monk. He held land at Launton in Oxon in 1066.

Baldwin, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held thirty-one hides at Sibford, Newbottle and Charlton on Otmoor.

Baldwin, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held three carucates at Thurlaston in Guthlaxton Wapentake.

Baldwin, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held forty hides at Pillerton, Butlers Marston and Tachbrook.

Baldwin, a knight of Flanders. A colleague of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Baldwin, abbot of Bury St. Edmunds 1065-1097, after Leofstan. A Norman monk from St. Denis in Paris, and physician to king Edward. He became a priest after he had been given the abbacy. Brother of Frodo.

Baldwulf (Badwulf), bishop of Whithorn 789-819, after Aethelbert.

Bald... see also Beald...

Balin le Savage, in Arthurian legend: the Knight of the Two Swords. Brother of Balan. The brothers unwittingly killed each other.

Balluc, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Guitsire. He was killed fighting alongside Arthur on his expedition to Gaul.

Balterius, a priest and monk. He gave 8 hides to the monastery at Evesham. Early 8th century.

Baltheard, a witness to a Rochester charter of 738.

Balther (Bealdhere, Baldred)(St.), a hermit at Tyningham and on Bass Rock. He died in 756. His body was raised by the priest Alfred in mid 11th century.

Balthild (St.), wife of king Clovis II of Merovingia. She was an Anglo-Saxon who was sold into slavery in c641. Probably by her influence Wilfrid was spared during a purge of churchmen in Lyons. She founded the nunnery at Chelles, where she died in c680.

Balthun, abbot of Kempsey in Worcs. He held land at Barnsley and Colesborne in Glos. Early 9th century.

Bamtonmeweng, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Ban, in Arthurian legend; King of Benwick. Seventh of the seven kings of Joseph of Arimathea. Father of Ector de Maris and Lancelot, brother of Guinebaut. He married Elaine.

Bana, brother of Juthwara. He decapitated her at Camelford. His date is not known.

Banaster, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bandes, in Arthurian legend: A king.

Banin, in Arthurian legend: Godson of king Ban. A knight of Arthur.

Banna, maker of a scale-pan found in Suffolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2412.4.

Banna, father of Aelfwig and Aelfwine who held land in Somerset and Devon in 1066.

Banta, a comes in Kent in c738.

Banta, a witness to a Rochester charter of 778.

Bantomp, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Barant le Apres, in Arthurian legend: A knight. The king with a hundred knights.

Barates of Palmyra, a supplier of flags. Named on a tombstone found at South Shields. Married to Regina. Roman, unknown date. RIB1065.

Barath, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Baraton, in Arthurian legend: King of Russia.

Barbe, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Barch, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates and six bovates at East Gilling and Nafferton.

Barcwith, a man of Tostig, earl of Northumbria. To catch the brigand Aldan hamal, he attempted to violate the sanctuary of the church of Cuthbert, and died. Mid 11th century.

Bardulf, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Baret, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Barevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Barinthus, in Arthurian legend: A knight who helped Arthur to the Fortunate Isle after the battle of Camblan.

Barloc (St.), a hermit, possibly in Cheshire. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Barn, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six carucates at Leasingham in Kesteven. This is possibly Earnketel Barn or Siward Barn.

Barn, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Westerfield in Bosmere Hundred.

Barnard (Baynard), a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Barrus, a centurion. Named on an iron axe found at Newstead. Probably late 1st century. RIB2428.4.

Barry, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bars, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Barthi, a landholder in 1066. He held three hides at Lyddington and Essendine in Rutland, and a hide at Hollowell in Northants.

Barthi, a landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066. He held twenty-nine carucates at Sleaford, Quarrington and Corby Glen.

Barth, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held fifty-eight carucates at Whixley, Huggate and Knottingley.

Bascic, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Basilius, manufacturer of iron knives found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2428.4.

Basing, an anchorite at Evesham in c1050. (Chron. Eve)

Basing, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eleven carucates at North Cave, Sproatley and Southcliffe.

Baskervile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bass, a priest. In 669 he was given Reculver by king Egbert of Kent on which to build a minster.

Bassa, father of Cuthbert and grandfather of kings Cenwulf and Ceolwulf of Mercia. Mid 8th century.

Bassaeus Julius, named on a tombstone found at York. Father of Felix. Roman, unknown date. RIB672.

Basset, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bassianus, son of Severus see Caracalla

Bassilius Crescens, a centurion. Named on a statuette found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB944.

Bassius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1974.

Bassus, a hastatus posterior of the 1st cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1501.

Bassus, a Northumbrian thegn. He was escort when Queen Aethelburg returned to Kent after the death of king Edwin in 633.

Bate (Hate), a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Batswein, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two hides at Howle in Baschurch Hundred.

Baudihille, a Germanic goddess of war, worshipped around Hadrian’s Wall. One of the Alaisiagae.

Baucan, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Baudwin of Brittany, in Arthurian legend; Made Seneschal by Arthur. He became a hermit and leech.

Baywall, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Beadmund, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 866-874, after Wynhere.

Beadohild, a pregnant maiden in the poem the Lament of Deor.

Beadufrith (Bertfrith), abbot of Selsey in 714.

Beaduherd, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beaduherd, a king's reeve. He met the first Viking ships when they landed near Dorchester in Dorset in 786, and ordered them to report to the king. The Vikings promptly killed him.

Beaduwine (Badwin), bishop of Elmham in c685, appointed, with Aecca of Dunwich, because of the illness of Bisi.

Beaduwulf, abbot of Glastonbury 794-797, after Wealdhun.

Bead... see also Bad...

Beage, daughter of Leppa, a comes of king Aethelbald of Mercia. Early 8th century.

Beagmund, a moneyer, at Rochester, of kings Egbert and Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Beagmund, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury between c835 and c860.

Beagnoth, a witness to a Rochester charter of 747.

Beagnoth, a witness, from Rochester, to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Beagstan, a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Beagstan, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c871.

Beahmund of Holland in Essex, a disputant over Stonea in Cambs in 975. Late 10th century.

Beahred, a moneyer, at London, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Bealdheard, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Bealdheard, a witness of documents in Kent between 732 and 762. He became an ealdorman.

Bealdheard, probably an ealdorman. A witness of documents at Chichester in c780.

Bealdhere, hermit at Tyningham. see Balther

Bealdhun, a landholder, near Muchelney, in Somerset in 708.

Bealdhun, an abbot, possibly at Kempsey in Worcs. Late 8th century.

Bealdor, an Anglo-Saxon deity, the name translating as Lord.

Bealdulf, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Beald... see also Bald...

Bealtheth, a witness to a Rochester charter of 801.

BEANNA, king of the East Angles 749, probably after Aelfwold. He shared rule with Aethelbert I. He may be taken from a single king, Hunbeanna.

Beanna, found on an inscribed stone at Lindisfarne. 8th century.

Beanstan, in the poem Beowulf: Father of King Breca of the Brondings.

Bearnoch, a queen of king Ida of Bernicia. Mid 6th century.

Beasnoth, a witness to a Rochester charter of 842.

Beatrice, possibly an abbess of Nunnaminster, Winchester after Eadgifu. Late 10th century. (vch)

Beauchamp, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Beaumeis, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Beauté, in Arthurian legend: Maid to Guinevere. In love with Gliglois, a squire of Gawaine.

Beaw, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Bebba, first wife of king Aethelfrith of Northumbria. She was given the town of Dynguoaroy, that became Bebbanburgh and then Bamburgh. Early 7th century.

Bebius Crescens, Lucius, a soldier of the 6th legion. Named on a tombstone found at York. From Augsberg. Roman, unknown date. RIB671.

Becca, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Banings.

Beccel (Bettelin)(St.), a pupil of Guthlac who sought to kill him. He was forgiven, and later he attended the last illness and death of Guthlac in 714. He may be Bettelin.

Becga, a priest. In c716 a monk at Wenlock was instructed by Boniface to confess his visions to Becga.

Bectan, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 902-907, after Ceolbert.

Bectune, abbot of, probably, Fontwell in Dorset in c670.

Beda, a Germanic goddess of war, worshipped around Hadrian’s Wall. One of the Alaisiagae.

Beda, an early king of Lindsey. Possibly son of Bubba.

Beda, a slave at Coleshill in Berks. He was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Bedca, son of Sigewulf and great-grandfather of king Sledda of the East Saxons. Probably early 6th century.

Bede the elder. A priest who attended Cuthbert during his last illness in 687, and acted as his executor.

Bede, a priest of Monkwearmouth and Jarrow. He was taught by the abbots Benedict Biscop and Ceolfrith, entered the monastery at the age of 9, became a deacon at 19, and a priest at 30. A prolific theological writer, in his late years he wrote the first great English history. He died in 735.

Bedevere, in Arthurian legend: Grandfather of Arthur’s cup-bearer Bedevere. He founded Bayeux.

Bedevere (Bedwyr), in Arthurian legend: Cup-bearer of Arthur, by whom he was given the dukedom of Neustria. He was killed fighting alongside Arthur in Gaul. Brother of Lucan.

Bedoier the Constable, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Bedwig, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Bedwin, in Arthurian legend: a bishop at the time of Arthur. Early 6th century.

Beffa, probably an ealdorman. He witnessed documents at Chichester in c780.

Bega, with Everild and Wulfreda, she founded a nunnery at St.Bees in Northumbria, on land granted by bishop Wilfrid. Mid 7th century.

Beganus, a monk at Muchelney in Somerset in 693. He held land at Ham.

Begiloc, a message carrier for Lul. He had been a slave, freed by Lul when he left for Rome in c739.

Begu (St.), a nun at the monastery of Hackness. She saw a vision of the death of Hilda at Whitby in 680.

Behstan, a priest at the monastery at Worcester in 957. He held land at Tapenhall.

Bela, a British bishop at Braga in Galicia in 675.

Belagog, in Arthurian legend: A giant who guarded a castle of Arthur.

Belatucadros, a pagan Celtic god of the hunt, depicted with stag-like antlers or horns. Equated with the Roman Silvanus and Mars. Worshipped in northern Britain.

Beldeg (Baeldeg), one of the seven sons of Woden. A claimed ancestor of the royal house of Wessex. God of light.

Beldgabred, in legend king of Britain for 11 years after Sisillius. A musician. Brother of Archmail. Late 3rd century BC.

Beler, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Belet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Beli, originally a Celtic god. Brother of Cunobelinus. Late 1st century BC.

Beliatus, named on a mortarium fragment found at Wanborough, Wilts. Roman, 4th century. RIB2496.1.

Belicianus, named on a black burnished vessel fragment found at Housesteads. Roman, early 3rd century. RIB2503.206.

Belinus, son of Dunvallo and Tonnenna. In legend he and his brother Brennius fought for the kingdom of Britain. They made peace and shared, Belinus ruling south of the Humber. Father of Gurguit. Mid 7th century BC.

Belinus, an army commander under Cassivellaunus in 55 BC.

Belinus, son of Ennianus and grandson of Malgo. Father of Iago. He died c627.

Belisama, a Celtic goddess associated with lakes and rivers. The river Ribble in Lancs was known as the Belisama

Bellangere, in Arthurian legend: Constable of Arundel Castle.

Bellaus, son of Bellinus. Named on a pewter plate found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.9.

Bellaus, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Belleance le Orgulus, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Frol.

Bellengerus le Beuse, in Arthurian legend: Son of Alisander and Alice.

Bellenius, named on a Samian fragment found at Baldock. Roman, 3rd century. RIB2501.98.

Bellicia, named on a clay syrinx found at Wilcote, Oxon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2457.1.

Bellicianus, a Roman tile-maker named on a tile found at Caerwent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.80.

Bellicus, named on an altar found near Hereford. Roman, unknown date. RIB304.

Bellicus, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1522.

Bellicius Ianuaris, owner of a silver spoon found in Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2420.28.

Belling, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held six hides in Burbeach and Poynings Hundreds.

Bellinus, named on a building stone found at Piercebridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1027.

Bendelaine, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was killed by Gareth.

Benedict, a companion of bishop Palladius when he died in Britain. Mid 5th century.

Benedict (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Ramsey.

Benedict Biscop (Biscop Baducing)(St.), a thegn of noble birth. He travelled to Rome on six occasions becoming a monk there in 665. He was entrusted with the care of the aged Theodore of Tarsus on his journey to Britain in 668. He founded the monasteries at Wearmouth in 674, and Jarrow in 682, and was an early teacher of Bede, who used the extensive library that he had collected. He died in 689.

Benedict, a moneyer of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Benedict, a monk at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 1035. He assisted in the translation of the body of Mildthryth.

Benedict, a monk from Auxerre who lived in a hut at Selby in Yorks. He became abbot when the monastery was founded. Mid 11th century.

Benesing, a Danish hold. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Benignus, abbot of Glastonbury in c472, after Patrick. Known as Beonna.

Benlli, a pagan king in Powys who was killed when his city was burned. The miraculous burning was attributed to bishop Germanus who was besieging him. Mid 5th century.

Benna, a canon from Trier. Tutor at Wilton of Edith, daughter of king Edgar in c984.

Benna see also Beonna

Benno of Trèves, an artist brought in to embellish the nunnery at Wilton. Late 10th century. (Goscelin)

Benoc, son of Brand. see Beornec

Beocca, a monk and martyr at Chertsey. Probably the abbot, he was killed by the Danes in c870.

Beocca, an ealdorman in Wessex between 864 and 888. He took alms from king Alfred to Rome in 888.

Beocca, a dux in Hants in c939.

Beoda, a claimed ancestor of king Ida of Bernicia.

Beola, a moneyer, at Shaftesbury, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Beolan, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Beollan, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Sutton in Northwich Hundred.

Beonna (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Breedon in Leics.

Beonna, abbot of Peterborough c786-c806. He witnessed the decree of the synod of Clovesho in 803.

Beonna, bishop of Hereford 824-825, after Wulfheard.

Beonne, a female witness at the council at Clovesho in 825.

Beorard, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Beorcol, a comes in Mercia in 736.

Beorcol, a priest from Selsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Beorht... see Briht...

Beorhwald, abbot of Glastonbury. see Brihtwald.

BEORN, king of the East Angles in 692, after Aelfwold.

Beorn, an ealdorman of king Aelfwold of Northumbria He was burnt to death by the Northumbrian high-reeves Osbald and Aethelheard at Selectun in 779.

Beorn, a dux. A witness to the privileges of Gloucester in 862.

Beorn Ironside, probably a son of Ragnar Lothbrok. Lare 9th century.

Beorn Bucecale, a Northumbrian noble. When his wife was raped by king Osbert, he brought the Danes to York in revenge, in 867.

Beorn, a huntsman of king Edmund of East Anglia. He killed the castaway Lothbrok, and was sentenced to be set adrift in a small boat. Mid 9th century.

Beorn, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Wareham and York. Mid 11th century.

Beorn, earl of Herts and Middle Anglia. Brother of Osbeorn and of king Swein Estrithson of Denmark and nephew of king Cnut and earl Godwine of Wessex. He was murdered in 1049 by Swein, son of earl Godwine.

Beorn, a free man. He held fifty acres at Little Bealings in Suffolk. Mid 11th century.

Beorn, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held two hides at Church Knowle in Hasler Hundred.

Beorn, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held half a hide at Everdon in Gravesend Hundred.

Beorn, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifty acres at Little Bealings in Risbridge Hundred.

Beorn, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Two men of this name held two and a half carucates at Ellerton, Linton and Castley.

Beornd, a claimed ancestor of king Ida and the royal line of Bernicia.

Beornec (Benoc), son of Brand. A claimed ancestor of king Ida of Bernicia.

Beornere, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Beornferth, Beornfrith, very common names. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beornferth, a priest at Worcester between 872 and c903.

Beornferth, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Beornfrith, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Cuthred of Kent and Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Beornfrith, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c850.

Beornfrith, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Beorngar, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Beorngyth, abbess of Bath in c670. Her abbey held estates in Oxon.

Beorngyth, a nun at Barking in c672.

Beornhaeth (Beornheah), a sub-king, at Bamburgh in Northumbria. He fought alongside king Egfrith against the Picts in c672. Father of Bertred/Bert.

Beornhaeth, a witness to a charter of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in c840.

Beornhart, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Beornheah, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beornheah, sub-king in Northumbria. see Beornhaeth

Beornheah, probably a deacon, in Worcs, in 845.

Beornheah, a moneyer of king Edmund of East Anglia. Mid 9th century.

Beornheah (Biarnheah), an arch-deacon. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Beornheah, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c850. He may have become a priest by c871.

Beornheah, bishop of Selsey 909-931, probably after Wighelm.

Beornheah, brother-in-law of Wineman of Raunds. He stood surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Beornheah, a landholder at Bredon and Moreton in Worcs in 990. Brother of Byrhstan.

Beornheah, father of the freed slave Eadwig in Exeter in c1045.

Beornheah, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Wilsthorpe in Kesteven.

Beornheard, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beornheard, a signatory in c679 to a grant by king Hlothere of Kent of land in Thanet to the monastery at Reculver.

Beornheard, a witness to a Rochester charter of 738.

Beornheard, a thegn of sub-king Ealdred of the Hwicce, probably an ealdorman between 757 and 775. He held land at Huntingford in Glos.

Beornheard, a witness to a Rochester charter of 801.

Beornheard, possibly dean of Christchurch Canterbury in 805. (vch)

Beornheard, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia between c852 and c869.

Beornheard, a moneyer, at London, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Beornhelm, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beornhelm, a priest from Elmham. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Beornhelm, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents in Mercia in 836.

Beornhelm, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c860.

Beornhelm, an abbot, probably in Kent, in c860.

Beornhelm, a king’s thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Beornhelm, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury. He took alms from king Alfred to Rome in 890.

Beornhelm, an unidentified abbot, possibly of New Minster, Winchester. Early 10th century.

Beornhelm, an advocate, summoned from Scotland to defend the clerks at Winchester when Dunstan replaced them with monks in c977.

Beornlaf, a priest at Winchester in c871.

Beornmer, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Beornmod, probably an ealdorman. A witness of documents at Chichester in c780.

Beornmod, a priest. He witnessed the decree raised at the synod at Clovesho in 803.

Beornmod, a priest. A witness to a Rochester charter of 842.

Beornmod, bishop of Rochester 804-c844, after Wermund.

Beornmod (Biornmod), a moneyer of king Egbert of Wessex and archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Beornmund, a priest at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Beornnoth, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beornnoth, a dux in Mercia between c800 and c814.

Beornnoth, a thegn of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in c840.

Beornnoth (Biornoth), a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Beornnoth, an archdeacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c860.

Beornnoth, a dux. A witness to the privileges of Gloucester in 862.

Beornnoth (Biornoth), a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Beornnoth, an atheling. Father of Brihtsige, who was killed at the battle of the Holme in 903.

BEORNRED, king of Mercia, briefly in 757, after Aethelbald.

Beornred, archbishop of Sens in c785. Possibly a kinsman of Alcuin, and of Willibrord.

Beornred (Biornred), a moneyer of king Alfred and archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Beornric, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beornric (Byrnric), a landholder at Sunbury in Middlesex in c955. He was given an estate forfeited by Athelstan.

Beornric, a thegn in 956. He held land at Langford in Wilts and Poolhampton in Hants.

Beornric (Berric), a landholder in Essex. He held his land of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. Mid 11th century.

Beornsige, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Beornsige (Bersi), an emissary from king Cnut in England to king Olaf in Norway in c1026.

Beornsige (Bersi), a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Shurlach in Northwich Hundred.

Beornstan, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beornstan, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in Hants in 901.

Beornstan, a priest at Winchester between c901 and 909.

Beornthryth, wife of ealdorman Oswulf of Kent. Mother of Aelfthryth. Early 9th century.

Beornwald, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beornwald, a moneyer of kings Aethelbert and Alfred of Wessex, possibly at Oxford. Mid 9th century.

Beornwald, a moneyer in the Danish occupied East of England, possibly at Horsforth in Yorks. Late 9th century.

Beornwald, a priest at Peterborough. Late 8th century.

Beorward, abbot of Glastonbury. see Brihtwald

Beornwic, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Beornwine, a priest. A correspondent of Alcuin in c790. (DCB)

Beornwine, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Beornwulf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Beornwulf, a witness to a Rochester charter of 765.

BEORNWULF, king of Mercia 823-825, after Ceolwulf, having been a dux, and probably sub-king. He was killed by the East Angles while invading their territory.

Beornwulf (Biornwulf), a moneyer of king Alfred and archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Beornwulf (Biarnulf), an unidentified abbot. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Beornwulf, a dux. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Beornwulf, a miles. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Beornwulf, a town reeve of Winchester. He died in 897.

Beornwulf, a deacon. A witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Beornwulf, a holder of land at Ebbesbourne in Wilts in 902, which he leased from the church of Winchester. He was a kinsman of bishop Denewulf.

Beornwulf, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Beornwulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Hertford and London. Late 10th century.

Beornwulf, a landholder in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Gawsworth and Rode in Cheshire, and a virgate at Toxteth in South Lancs.

Beornwulf, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Knightley and Thursfield.

Beornwulf, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held a hundred and ten carucates at Skipton, Swinden and Painley. A man of this name was married to Asa.

Beornwyn, a landholder at Dartington in Devon in 833. Her sisters Aelfflaed and Walenburch held land at Woolland in Dorset.

Beorn... see also Byrn...

Beort... see Briht..., Bert…

Beorward, abbot of Glastonbury c670-c680, after Bregored. He was named on the pyramids. He gave shelter to the exiled bishop Wilfrid until he was forbidden to do so by his uncle, king Aethelred of Mercia. He held the sister of Eppa for ransom. He may have become archbishop. More usually known as Brihtwald.

Beowulf, hero of an Anglo-Saxon poem, probably composed in Mercia in the 8th century, about events in the 5th-6th centuries. Beowulf was the nephew of king Hygelac of the Geats.

Beowulf the Dane, in the poem Beowulf, son of Scyld Scefing, king of the Danes.

Bera, named on a black cooking pot fragment found at East Dean, Hants. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.210.

Berard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bercol, an ealdorman, a witness of documents of king Aethelbald of Mercia in 736.

Bere, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Ilsham in Haytor Hundred.

Berel (Beriel), in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Berevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bereward, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Berferth, a landholder at Great Staughton in Hunts in 674. A kinsman of king Wulfhere of Mercia.

Bergthor, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate and three bovates at Stainton, Kingthorpe and Mablethorpe.

Bergulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Thorner in West Riding.

Berheah, a moneyer of kings Aethelred I of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Berhthaeth, a priest of Leicester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Berhthor, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Bericbe, a moneyer of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Bericus see Verica, probably son of Cunobelinus, and brother of Adminius, Caratacus and Togodumnus.

Beringar, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Berluse, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Bern, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Bernard, in Arthurian legend; A knight of Astolat (Guildford). Father of Lavaine, Tirre and Elaine le Blank.

Bernard, a moneyer, at Derby, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Bernard, an English bishop taken to Scandinavia by king Cnut. He became bishop of Scania in Sweden. Mid 11th century.

Bernard, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two and a half virgates at Duntisbourne in Rapsgate Hundred.

Bernard, a priest of king Edward. With the priest Vitalis he held the church of St.Mary at Huntingdon in 1066.

Bernard, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Great Bircham in Docking Hundred.

Bernard de St.Valery, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Berner (Berter) , a moneyer of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Bernere, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Bernevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bernferth, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Bernhold, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a iugum at Each in Eastry Hundred.

Bernold (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Bentone.

Bernwine (Berwin), a clerk; nephew of bishop Wilfrid. He was entrusted with the administration of the Isle of Wight by Wilfrid in c686. His preacher was Hiddila.

Bernwine (Berwin), an English priest. A correspondent of Alcuin in c793. (Alcuin)

Bern... see also Beorn...

Berol, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Berrant le Apres, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Berrard, a priest, probably at Chester-le-Street, in c900. He held land at Willington in Durham.

Berric see Beornric

Berricus, a thegn of Worcester. He gave land at Stura to the abbey at Ramsey in Hunts. Father of Aethelric. Late 10th century.

Berry, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bersi see Beornsige

Bersules, in Arthurian legend: A knight of King Mark. He was killed by Mark for being honourable.

Bert, (Briht, Brihtred,Bertred), a Northumbrian ealdorman. He commanded the forces that were sent by king Egfrith of Northumbria to invade and ravage in Ireland in 684. He was killed by the Picts in 698.

Bertana, founder and first abbess of the nunnery at Bath in c675. She was given the land by king Osric of the Hwicce.

Bertelin, a hermit at Stafford. 8th century.

Bertelot, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Breuse Saunce Pité.

Berter, a moneyer. see Berner

Bertfrith (Brihtferth), a powerful Northumbrian ealdorman. He defeated the Picts in 711.

Bertfrith, abbot of Selsey. see Beadufrith

Bertfrith, a supposed son of king Eadred of Wessex. Mid 10th century.

Bertgils (Boniface), bishop of the East Angles at Dunwich 652-667, after Thomas. A man of Kent.

Bertgyth, daughter of Cynehild. A teacher in the circle of Boniface in Thuringia. Mid 8th century.

Bertgyth, found on an inscribed stone at Hartlepool. 8th century.

Bertha (Aethelburg), christian daughter of king Charibert of Paris and Ingoberga. She married king Aethelbert I of Kent. Possibly mother of Eadburg. Late 6th century.

Berthelm, an abbot in Dorset in 844.

Berthelm, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Berthelm, a moneyer of archbishop Plegmund of Canterbury. Early 10th century.

Berthelm (Beorthelm), probably a silversmith at Sittingbourne in Kent. He made a knife for Sigebert. Late 9th century.

Bertholai, in Arthurian legend: The champion of the false Guinevere.

Berthun, a South Saxon ealdorman. With ealdorman Andhun, he administered the South Saxons after king Aethelwald had been killed by king Caedwalla of Wessex. He defeated Caedwalla in battle in 685, but later was himself killed by Caedwalla.

Berthun, a monk at Peterborough. Late 7th century.

Berthun (St.), abbot of Beverley. While a deacon he was a witness of the miracles of John of Beverley. He died in c733.

Berthun (possibly Hunbert), bishop of Lichfield 768-785, after Cuthfrith.

Berthun, a thegn of king Offa of Mercia, witnessing documents between 784 and 789.

Berthun, a comes. A witness to a Rochester charter of 801.

Berthun, a priest at Worcester in c903.

Berthun, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Preston Brockhurst in Baschurch Hundred.

Bertmund, an unidentified abbot from Hereford. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Bertmund, a priest at Worcester in c904.

Bertran, in Arthurian legend: Son of Garin. A knight.

Bertred, Northumbrian ealdorman see Bert

Bertsige, a kinsman of the thegn Wulfgar in Wilts. Mid 10th century.

Bertwald, a witness to a Rochester charter of 764.

Bertwine, found on an inscribed stone at Wycliffe in North Yorks. 8th-9th century.

Bertwulf, a comes of king Alfred in 891, ealdorman in 909. He died in c933.

Bert... see also Briht...

Berver, a moneyer of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Berwin see Bernwine

Berynger, a surviving commander in the army of king Rodrik of Gascony that was defeated by Marius. He settled in Berwick-on-Tweed. Early 2nd century.

Besel, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Besi, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held five hides at Heyford in Kirtlington Hundred. He may be Bisi.

Besi, a landholder in Rutland in 1066. He held a carucate at Whitwell in Alstoe Wapentake.

Besi, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixteen acres at Gislingham and Wortham in Hartismere Hundred.

Beslin, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Beta, a priest at Lindisfarne. He is possibly Beda the elder. Late 7th century.

Bettelin, hermit at Crowland. see Beccel

Bettelin (St.), a probably fictional hermit of Stafford. He became a hermit after his wife was devoured by wolves. His date is not known.

Betti, a priest. With Cedd, Diuma and Adda, he was involved in the conversion of the Middle Angles in c653.

Bettica, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Stanstead Abbots in Braughing Hundred.

Beund, a saint in North Wales. In Arthurian legend: Grandson of Anna, sister of Arthur.

Bevo, father of Gamel and father in law of Sungeova. Probably 8th century.

Beygnard (Boigmard), a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Biausdous, in Arthurian legend: Son of Gawaine and Biautei.

Bica, a thegn and comes of king Cynewulf of Wessex in 778. He held land at Mildenhall and Little Bedwyn in Wilts.

Bica, husband of a slave at Coleshill in Berks who was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Bicca, a priest in Wessex in c685. A witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey.

Bicca, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate in Coleridge.

Bicga, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held eight hides at Fetcham.

Bida, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Bidius, named on a black burnished vessel fragment found at Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.211.

Bieda, a Saxon who landed on the south coast with his father Port and his brother Maegla in 501.

Bigot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably Hugh le Bigot.

Bikkus, named on a Samian fragment found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.101.

Bil, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a manor of three virgates at Shipton Oliffe in Wattlescomb Hundred.

Bilfrith (St.), a priest and anchorite. A goldsmith, he decorated the book of the Gospels that was lost and found again during the seven year travels of the body of Cuthbert 875-882. His body was raised by the priest Alfred in mid 11th century.

Bilis, in Arthurian legend: King of the Antipodes. Lord of the Dwarves. Brother of Bliant.

Billing, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Wernas.

Billnoth, a witness to a Rochester charter of 779.

Binius, named on a pedestal found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1806.

Bioga see Boia

Biorn... see Beorn...

Biort… see Briht…

Birginus, a tile-maker named on a tile found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.81.

Birgwine, father of Liaba of Ileden in Kent. Mid 9th century.

Birinus (St.), bishop of the West Saxons at Dorchester on Thames 635-650. He had been bishop of Genoa and came to Britain to be preacher for king Cynegils of Wessex.

Birinus (Byrne), a priest. Accompanied by two of the king's thegns, Cildas and Ceolbert, he carried a copy of a letter from king Cenwulf of Mercia to pope Leo in 798.

Birset, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Birthgifu, a lady landholder, possibly at Elcombe in Wilts in 968.

Biscop, an early king of Lindsey. Possibly son of

Bishop, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held seven and a half hides at Harpole, Heyford and Titfield.

Bisi, bishop of the East Angles at Dunwich 667-685, after Bertgils. He attended the synod of Hertford in 673.

Bisi, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Calverton and Stantonbury.

Bitudacus, named on a Samian fragment found at Leicester. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.107.

Bixi, father of Leofsige who despoiled the abbey at Oundle. Late 10th century.

Bjor of Galteland, killed while serving in the invading army of Cnut in 1016.

Bjorn see Beorn

Blacere, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Blacere, prior of Rumburgh in Suffolk c1047-c1064. A monk of St.Benet of Hulme.

Bladud, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Bladud, son of Lud Hudibras. In legend, king of Britain for 21 years. Father of Leir. He was killed at Trinovantum while trying to fly. Late 9th century BC.

Blaec, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a virgate at Easton in Stodden Hundred.

Blaec, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Aldenham of the abbot of St.Albans.

Blaec, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held three hides in Ninfield Hundred.

Blaec, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six and a half carucates at East Ayton, Thorpefield and Snainton.

Blaecca, a prefect or reeve of the city of Lincoln. He was converted by archbishop Paulinus. Early 7th century.

Blaecman, grandson of king Ida of Bernicia. An ancestor of king Alhred of Northumbria. Late 6th century.

Blaecman, an elder at Christchurch, Canterbury in c1020. EAD.

Blaecman, a moneyer, at Derby, of kings Aethelred II and Harold I. Early 11th century.

Blaecman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Derby, Guildford and Nottingham. Mid 11th century.

Blaecman, a witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Blaecman, a priest and landholder in 1066. He held eleven hides in Berks, seven hides in Bucks, eleven hides in Oxon, and estates in Glos, Hants and on the Isle of Wight. He went into exile with Gytha, mother of king Harold II.

Blaecman, son of Brihtmaer and brother of Aethelred. He held land at Dene in Thanet and in Worth Hundred between c1059 and 1066.

Blaecman, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held two hundred and thirty acres at Darsham, Sibton and Playford.

Blaecmaer, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Walford in Leintwardine Hundred.

Blaecsun, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held a hundred acres at Rendham, Parham and Burstall.

Blaecwine, vice-comes in Cambs in 1066. He held twelve hides at Girton and Westwick in Cambs, and a carucate and a half at Depden and Offton in Suffolk.

Blaen (Blaenwydd), a bear of a man. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Blaes, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Blaise (Bleise), in Arthurian legend: A hermit. Master of Merlin.

Blamore de Ganis, in Arthurian legend: A knight of the Round Table. Brother of Bleoberis. Latterly a knight of Lancelot.

Blancheflor (Blanchefleur), in Arthurian legend: A damsel rescued by Perceval from Clamadeu.

Blangan, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Blatucus, a pagan Celtic corn god.

Bleddyn ap Cyfyn, half-brother of Griffith ap Llewelyn. He and Rhiwallon were each given a half-share in the kingdom of Wales by earl Harold of Wessex in 1063.

Blederic, duke of Cornwall. He died at the battle at Chester in 605.

Bledian, a scribe in Cornwall. He is identified on a tract on Purgatory. Probably 9th century.

Bledudo, in legend king of Britain for 3 years after Merianus. Mid 3rd century BC.

Bleiddfan, father of Buddfan who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Bleiddig, son of Eli. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Bleis, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bleoberis de Ganis, in Arthurian legend; A knight of the Round Table. Brother of Blamore. Latterly a knight of Lancelot.

Blescius Diovicus, named on a tombstone found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1254.

Bliant, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Selivant.

Bliant, in Arthurian legend: A very large knight. Brother of Bilis.

Blih, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Bliswerh (Blis), a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Bloctonius, in Arthurian legend: A leader in the force of Arthur, killed in Gaul.

Bloie, in Arthurian legend: The Lady of Malehaut. Wife of Danain the Red. Mother of Dodinel, by Galehot.

Bloias de la Flandres (Bellias), in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Blois de la Case, in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Blonde, daughter of the earl of Oxford in the tale Blonde of Oxford. She married Jean de Dammartin.

Bloundell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bluchbard, a British poet. Late 6th century.

Bluet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Boba, a witness to a Rochester charter of 823.

Bobba, a witness to a Rochester charter of 764.

Boccus, in Arthurian legend: King of the Medes, killed when allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Boclonius (Boclovius), in Arthurian legend: An earl, killed fighting against Arthur in Gaul.

Boda, a landholder in 1066. He held three hides at Binsted and West Dean in Hants, and a virgate at Alderbury in Wilts.

Boddw Adof, father of Eithinyn who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Bodin, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a hide at Gailey in Cuttlestone Hundred.

Boding the Constable, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held nine hides at Grendon and Shipton in Ashendon Hundred.

Bodloan, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Boduogenus, a bronzesmith. His work was found near Ely. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.11.

Bodvoc, ruler of the northern Dobunni. Brother of Corio. Early 1st century.

Boel, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Hereford. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Boelan, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Bofa, son of Blaecman. An ancestor of king Alhred of Northumbria. Mid 7th century.

Bofa, a dux in Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Boga of Hemmingford. A landholder at Bluntisham in Hunts. Nephew of Tope. Mid 10th century.

Boga see also Boia

Bogdad, father of an unnamed hero of the Gododdin who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Bohart le Cure Hardy, in Arthurian legend: A knight. A son of Arthur.

Boge, "a good priest" at Chester-le-Street. He is glossed on the Durham Gospels. Mid 10th century.

Boia (Boga), a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Boia (Boiga, Boga), a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Boia of Milton. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963. Brother of Drabba.

Boia, son of Aelfwine and brother of Aelfric. He was the mediator when Aelfric tried to enslave Putrael at Bodmin. Late 10th century.

Boia the Old, a monk at the New Minster Winchester in c980.

Boia (Boiga, Boga), moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Chester, Derby and Wilton . Late 10th century.

Boia (Boga), moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Canterbury, Hertford, Lincoln, Southwark, Stamford and Thetford. Late 10th century.

Boia, a deacon at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Boia, a man of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. In c1012 he inherited a horse from Aelfwold.

Boia (Boga), moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Cnut and Harold I at Dover and Norwich. Mid 11th century.

Boia (Boga), a moneyer, at Taunton, of king Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Boiga see Boia

Boigalet, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Boisil (St.), prior of Melrose. He foretold a bishopric for the monk Cuthbert. He died of dysentery during the plague of 664.

Bola (Bolam), a pedisequus, or attendant, of king Beornwulf of Mercia in c825.

Bolle, a moneyer, at Gloucester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Bolle, a deacon at New Minster in Winchester in c1030.

Bolle, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Bolle, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held half a hide at Creech in Cullifordtree Hundred.

Bolle, a priest and landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held an estate at Mappowder in Bucklan Hundred.

Bolle, a landholder in Glos. He held five hides at Windrush and Baunton. Mid 11th century.

Bolle, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Ellingham and Exbury in Hants, and three hides on the Isle of Wight.

Bolle, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Wilsthorpe in Kesteven.

Bolle, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. With his wife he held a hide and three virgates in Abdick Hundred.

Bolle, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Alton and Whaddon.

Bomecin, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Bondi, a thegn in East Anglia, probably brother of Aelfstan and the priest Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Bondi, a thegn. Father of Leofwine. A landholder in Hants. Early 11th century.

Bondi, a staller, and prominent landholder in 1066. He held thirty hides in Hants, eighteen hides in Berks, ten hides in Wilts, thirty hides in Dorset, five hides in Somerset, three hides in Glos, eight hides in Oxon, and thirty-four hides in Northants, though some of this land may have belonged to others of this name.

Bondi, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held three virgates at Hauxton in Thriplow Hundred.

Bondi, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four hides at Woodham Ferrers, Buttsbury and Steeple. This probably includes estates of Bondi the Staller.

Bondi, a landholder in Essex in 1066. With his brother Aelfric he held two hides at Ardleigh in Tendring Hundred.

Bondi, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-eight carucates at Bilney, Gateley and Walsingham. This probably includes estates of Bondi the Staller.

Bondi, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held four carucates at Bradley, Bricett and Caldecott. This probably includes estates of Bondi the Staller.

Bondi, a smith. He held four acres at Strickland in Blything Hundred in Suffolk in 1066.

Bondi, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three hides and three virgates at Grandborough and Napton.

Bondi, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Barmston and Skirpenbeck.

Boner, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Boniface (Wynfrith)(St.), a missionary, he became archbishop of Mainz and papal counsellor. He was a Briton, and spent his early years at the monasteries at Exeter and Nursling. With 53 others, he was martyred in Frisia in 754.

Boniface (Bertgils), bishop of the East Angles at Dunwich 652-667, after Thomas. A man of Kent.

Bonosus, maker of an iron stilus found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2428.9.

Bonsom, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Bontvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bonus, son of Gloui. With his brothers Paul, Mauron and Guitolin, he founded the city of Cair Gloui, Gloucester.

Bonus, named on a Samian fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.111.

Bora, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held one and a half virgates at Down St.Mary in North Tawton Hundred. He was probably a priest at Bodmin.

Borda, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Patching Hall and Fryerning.

Borel (Borellus), in Arthurian legend: Chieftain of the Cenomanni. An ally of Arthur, killed in the campaign in Gaul.

Borre, in Arthurian legend; Son of Arthur, by Lionors.

Borred, a burgess at Huntingdon in 1066.

Bors de Ganis, in Arthurian legend; King of Gaul. He married Evaine and was father of Bors.

Bors, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Bors de Ganis. A true knight, nephew of Lancelot. Father of Helin (or Elaine).

Borstig, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Bosa (St.), bishop of York 678-705, after Wilfrid was ousted by king Egfrith of Northumbria. He had been a monk at the monastery at Whitby. He died in c705.

Bosa, a deacon and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Bosa, a Northumbrian noble. Father of the high-reeve Ealdwulf, who was killed in 778.

Bosa, bishop of Selsey c781, after Alubert.

Bosa, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Bosa, a scribe to king Wiglaf of Mercia in c833.

Bosa, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Bosel, bishop of Worcester c679-691. He was relieved of his duties owing to ill health, and replaced by Oftfor.

Bosel, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Bosel, a recipient of land, granted in 814 by king Cenwulf of Mercia.

Bosi, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held five hides at Eaton in Marcham Hundred.

Boso of Rydychen (Beof), in Arthurian legend: The leading citizen, or earl, of Oxford.

Boso, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Rockells Farm in Uttlesford Hundred.

Bosten, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held half a carucate at Barnham in Bradmere Hundred.

Bote, a legatee of estates at Somerleyton in Suffolk and Saxlingham in Norfolk from her mother Wulfgyth. Sister of Aelfketel, Ketel, Goda and Ealdgyth. Mid 11th century.

Boti, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty-four acres at Knodishall, Wortham and Coddenham.

Botic, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held half a hide at Preston in Totnore Hundred.

Bothelm, a mason. He was killed when he fell from the highest point during the building of the church at Hexham in c675, but was restored to life by bishop Wilfrid.

Bothelm, a monk of Hexham. His broken arm was cured by a miracle at Oswald's cross in c730.

Botolph (Botwulf), abbot of Icanho. Son of Eafi. He was sent with his brothers Eadwulf and Ealhmund to Saxony to learn their religious customs. He built the minster at Icanho, probably in East Anglia, in 654.

Botred, a priest, probably at Canterbury, in c697.

Botred, a moneyer, in East Anglia, of kings Offa and Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Botta, an English merchant, settled in Marseilles. 8th century.

Botwine, abbot of Ripon. A correspondent of archbishop Lul. He died in 786.

Botwine, abbot of Peterborough. He subscribed to the report of the legates to pope Hadrian in 786.

Botwulf, abbot of Icanho. see Botolph

Boudicca, queen of the Iceni. She led the revolt against the Romans in 60. She married Prasutagus.

Boudig, a Celtic goddess identified in the north of England in the 3rd century.

Boudwin (Boudin), in Arthurian legend: Brother of king Mark of Cornwall, who murdered him. Married to Anglides and father of Alisander.

Boutteville, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Bovi, a huscarle or thegn of king Cnut in 1033. He held land at Horton in Dorset.

Bovi, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held estates at Ringstead and Hunstanton.

Bovi, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held two hides at Rockingham and Whilton.

Bovi, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Morton in Broxtow Wapentake.

Bovi, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held twelve carucates at Bruntingthorpe in Guthlaxton Wapentake.

Bovi, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held eight hides at Arlescote and Claverdon.

Boynet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Brachet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bracy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Brada, a priest in the community of Worcester in 825.

Bradwen, son of Moren. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Bragwaine (Brangain, Brangien), in Arthurian legend: Servant of Iseult (La Beale Isoud). She married Gorvenal. She took the place of her mistress in the marriage bed of Mark and Iseult.

Brand, son of Beldeg. A claimed ancestor of kings Ida and Cerdic and of the royal lines of Bernicia and Wessex.

Brand, a moneyer, at Stamford and York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brand, a landholder. He held a virgate in Hunts. Mid 11th century.

Brand, a priest at Kirkdale in Yorks in c1060.

Brand, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Wallingford and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Brand, a chaplain of earl Godwine of Wessex. Mid 11th century.

Brand, abbot of Peterborough 1066-1069, after Leofric. Brother of Askil and Siric. He held land at Scotton and Scotter in Lincs.

Brand, a landholder in Northants. He held one virgate at Lutton. Mid 11th century.

Brand, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held six hides at Bengeo.

Brandegoris, in Arthurian legend; King of Stranggore, a rebel against Arthur. Grandfather of Elaine.

Brandel, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Brandiles, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Brandulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held five carucates at Waxholme in East Riding.

Branles, in Arthurian legend: Count of Gloucester.

Brannoc (St.), a Devon saint. Possibly a 6th century Welsh missionary. Nothing is known of his life, but he was buried at Braunton.

Brantinc, a moneyer, at Ipswich and Sudbury, of kings Edward the Martyr, Aethelred II and Cnut. Late 10th century.

Branting, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Edworth in Biggleswade Hundred.

Branwalader (St.), a monk, and possibly a bishop. He worked with Samson in Cornwall. He may have been a son of the Cornish king Kenen. 6th century.

Branwine, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held seven bovates at Brampton and Wadshelf.

Brasias, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He became a hermit at Windsor.

Brassard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Brastias, in Arthurian legend; A knight of Uther Pendragon.

Bratet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Breage (St.), a Cornish saint. Sister of Selevan. A companion of Crowan. She built churches at Pencair and Trenwith. Her date is not known.

Breca, in the poems Beowulf and Widsith: King of the Brondings. Son of Beanstan. He had a swimming contest with Beowulf.

Brece, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Brecyual, a British king in Leicester, defeated by Aethelbert and Aethelfrith. Father of Caedwaladr. Early 7th century.

Bredan, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Bredbeddle, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Bregans, probably a tribal deity, located south of Hadrian's Wall.

Bregden, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Brego, an Anglo-Saxon God. The Norse God Bragi.

Bregored, abbot of Glastonbury in c670, after Lademund. He was named on the pyramids. Mid 5th century.

Bregowine (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 760-764, after Cuthbert.

Breguswith, mother of abbess Hilda of Whitby. Her husband Hereric was poisoned at the court of Cerdic. Early 7th century.

Breichiol (Breichiawl), a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Breme, a landholder in Suffolk. He held a carucate and a half at Dagworth in Stow Hundred. He was killed in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Bremhelm, a witness of documents in Sussex in c905.

Brennius, son of Dunvallo and Tonnenna. In legend he and his brother Brennius fought for the kingdom of Britain. They made peace and shared, Belinus ruling south of the Humber. Father of Gurguit. Mid 7th century BC.

Brentinc, a moneyer, at York. Mid 10th century.

Brenting, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963. Father of Healfdene.

Brenwal, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Bresibalt, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung at Sevington in Longbridge Hundred.

Bret, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bretecol, a moneyer, at York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Bretel, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held two furlongs at Trevillyn in Tybesta Hundred.

Breunor the Black, in Arthurian legend; A knight of Arthur. Brother of Dinadan. Known as La Cote Male Taile. He married Maledisant.

Breunor of the Castle Pluere, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was killed by Tristan.

Breuse, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Pomitain.

Breuse Saunce Pité (Breunis), in Arthurian legend: A false knight. He was killed by Gareth. Brother of Bertelot.

Breuse, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Briacat, son of Pascent, and grand-son of Vortigern. Late 5th century.

Brian de Listinoise, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Brian of the Forest Savage, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Brian of the Isles, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Brian, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Briant of North Wales, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Briavel (St.), a hermit in the Forest of Dean. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Bricourt, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bricsige, a miles of king Edward in 1065. He held land at Ickworth in Suffolk.

Bricstan, a chanter in the monastery at Crowland. He survived the Danish sack in 870.

Bricus, a glass-maker. Named on a bottle found in Essex. Roman, unknown date. RIB2419.86.

Bric... see also Briht...

Brica, named on an altar found at Greta Bridge, Yorks. Mother of Januaria. Roman, unknown date. RIB744.

Brid, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Brid, a moneyer, at Hastings, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Bridei, king of the Picts. Son of Malcolm. He gave Iona to Columba when he arrived there in 565.

Bridei mac Beli, king of the Picts. In 685 he defeated and killed his cousin, the invading king Egfrith of Northumbria, at the battle of Donnichen.

Brien, nephew of king Caedwalla. He sliced off and cooked his own flesh to feed Caedwalla. In 632 he murdered the Northumbrian astrologer Pellitus, on the orders of his uncle.

Brigantia, the tribal goddess of the Brigantes, the British Celts living in the large region named after her, located south of Hadrian's Wall. Identified with Minerva (Athena). A goddess of war, healing and water, also of prosperity and fertility.

Brigid (St.), abbess of Kildare in Ireland. In tradition she was supposed to have stayed at the monasteries at Glastonbury and Beckery in Somerset. She lived c454-c523.

Brigid, with Athea and Luge, a companion of Modwenna when she returned from Ireland. 7th or 9th century.

Briginus, a glass-maker, and freedman of Ingenuus. Named on a flask found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2419.88.

Brigomaglos, name on a tombstone outside the Hadrian's Wall fort at Vindolanda. Late 5th century.

Briht, Northumbrian ealdorman. see Bert

Brihteg, abbot of Pershore in c1032.

Brihteva, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a virgate at West Heanton in Shebbear Hundred.

Brihteva, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held half a hide and thirty-three acres at Wickford and Stanway.

Brihteva, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. She held four and a half hides at Gidding.

Brihteva, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held half a virgate at Stringston in Cannington Hundred.

Brihtferth, Brihtfrith, very common names. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtferth, a kinsman of king Wulfhere of Mercia. He held land at Dillington in Hunts in c674.

Brihtferth, son of king Brihtwulf of Mercia and Saethryth, and brother of Brihtric. He murdered his kinsman Wigstan in 849, and was himself later murdered.

Brihtferth, a huntsman. He held land at Hendon in Middlesex. Early 10th century.

Brihtferth, a thegn in Wilts in 928. He held land at Odstock.

Brihtferth, ealdorman of Essex between 951 and 958.

Brihtferth, a moneyer, at Bath or Malmesbury, of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Brihtferth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London and Totnes. Late 10th century.

Brihtferth, a landholder at Witcham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Brihtferth, a prominent thegn in Wessex between 949 and 970. He was titled consul in 961. He regularly witnessed documents for his kinsman king Edgar. Brother of Aelfgar.

Brihtferth, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brihtferth, a monk and writer on magic and philosophy at the monastery at Ramsey. His Handboc and Enchiridion were written in c1010. He died in c1020.

Brihtferth, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Caradon in Rillaton Hundred.

Brihtferth, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three virgates at Swimbridge in South Molton Hundred.

Brihtferth, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held two hides at Frome Billet in Cullifordtree Hundred.

Brihtferth, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate at Killingholme in North Riding.

Brihtferth see also Bertfrith

Brihtflaed of Tremerton, a serf. She was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Brihtflaed, a landholder in 1066. She held two carucates at Starston in Norfolk, and a carucate at Rickinghall in Suffolk.

Brihtgifu, a faithful lady of king Edgar in 968. She held land at Ealderescumbe in Dorset or Wilts.

Brihtgifu, abbess of Wilton. She died in c1065.

Brihtgyth (Brihtith), a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a virgate at Woolacombe in Braunton Hundred.

Brihthard, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Brihtheah, a deacon at Abingdon in 970. He held land at Kingston in Berks.

Brihtheah, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents between 970 and 974.

Brihtheah, bishop of Worcester 1033-1038, after Leofsige. Nephew of archbishop Wulfstan of York and brother of Aethelric. He had been a monk, then abbot of Pershore.

Brihtheah, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held eighteen hides at Lambourn, Winterbourne and Great Shefford.

Brihthelm, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihthelm, a landholder at Farnham in Surrey in c801.

Brihthelm (Byrthelm), a thegn of king Alfred in 892.

Brihthelm, an arbitrator in the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Brihthelm, a moneyer, at Langport or Shrewsbury, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Brihthelm, a miles of king Athelstan in 940. He held land at Church Eaton in Staffs.

Brihthelm, bishop of London 953-957, after Wulfstan.

Brihthelm, archbishop of Canterbury 960-962, after Aelfsige, but he was retired as being too mild. He had been bishop of Winchester 958-960, after Aelfsige, probably in plurality with Selsey. He returned to Winchester, where he died in 963, as bishop of Winchester again. A kinsman of king Edgar.

Brihthelm, a witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Brihthelm, bishop of Wells 956-974, after Wulfhelm. He probably also held Sherborne 958-963.

Brihthelm, a moneyer, at Southwark, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Brihthelm, probably father of ealdorman Brihtnoth of Essex. Late 10th century.

Brihthelm, abbot of Malmesbury c987-c1004, after Aelfric.

Brihthelm, abbot of Exeter c993-c1016, after Leofric. He is sometimes identified as abbot of Malmesbury.

Brihthere, a thegn in Dorset c955. He held land at Woodyates.

Brihthere, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Brihthere, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Occold and Bedingfield.

Brihtith see Brihtgyth

Brihtlaf, a moneyer, at Hertford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Brihtlaf, a landholder at Witcham and Cambridge. Late 10th century.

Brihtlaf, a thegn of archbishop Oswald of York in 974. Father of Brihtwine and Brihtmaer. He held land at Cudley.in Worcs.

Brihtlaf, a moneyer, at London and Southwark, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Brihtlaf, a moneyer, at Wareham, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brihtmaer, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtmaer, an unidentified bishop in c693. He witnessed the Battersea charter of Barking abbey.

Brihtmaer, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 969. Son of Brihtlaf. He held land at Tidmington in Warks and Hartlebury in Worcs.

Brihtmaer, a thegn. A witness to charters of kings Edgar and Edward the Martyr in 974-6.

Brihtmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London, Dover, Rochester and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Brihtmaer of Bourne, a landholder in Kent. He was possibly the grandfather of Godric of Bourne. A kinsman of Wulfbold the son of Aelfthryth. Late 10th century.

Brihtmaer, abbot of Evesham in c1010, after Aelfgar.

Brihtmaer, a priest at Crediton. He inherited twenty mancuses of gold and a horse from bishop Aelfwold in c1012.

Brihtmaer, abbot of New Minster Winchester c1012-1021, after Brihtwold.

Brihtmaer, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Brihtmaer Budde, a man of Ely, who led king Cnut over the iced marsh to Ely. He was given his freedom. Early 11th century.

Brihtmaer, a dux. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Brihtmaer, bishop of Lichfield c1026-1039, after Leofgar.

Brihtmaer, abbot of Crowland c1019-c1053, after Godric.

Brihtmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London, Wallingford and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Brihtmaer, father of Blaecman and Aethelred of Thanet. Mid 11th century.

Brihtmaer Balehorn, a landholder in Hunts. Mid 11th century.

Brihtmaer of Gracechurch, a landholder in London in 1054. He married Eadgifu, and was the father of Eadmaer and Aethelwine.

Brihtmaer, a slave at Holcombe in Devon. He purchased his and his family's freedom from Roger Derindig for two pounds. He married Aelfgifu. Mid 11th century.

Brihtmaer, a goldsmith, and probably a moneyer. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brihtmaer, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three hides at Broxton.

Brihtmaer, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen estates amounting to sixteen hides.

Brihtmaer, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-three estates amounting to thirty-five hides.

Brihtmaer, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held five hides at Woolcombe in Yetminster Hundred.

Brihtmaer, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Fobbing, Bromley and Howbridge.

Brihtmaer, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-three hides at Charingworth and Ebrington.

Brihtmaer, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held four hides at Cosham.

Brihtmaer, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Castle Frome and Munsley.

Brihtmaer, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held half a hide at Blaby in Guthlaxton Wapentake.

Brihtmaer, a man of king Harold. A landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held four hides at Bedfont.

Brihtmaer, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Haselbury and Farrington.

Brihtmaer, a priest and landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a manor of half a hide at Wincanton.

Brihtmaer, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Brihtmaer son of Asmoth and Brihtmaer son of Queneva, held sixteen carucates at Middleton, Debenham and Framlingham.

Brihtmaer Bubba, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty acres at Braiseworth in Hartismere Hundred.

Brihtmaer, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held eight hides in Henfield and Whalesbourne Hundreds.

Brihtmaer, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three hides at Oversley in Ferncombe Hundred.

Brihtmaer, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Brigmerston and Monkton Farleigh.

Brihtmaer, a radman or thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Worcs between c1052 and 1066. He held five hides at Broughton and Hadzor. Son of Brihtwine.

Brihtman Balehorn, a cniht of abbot Aelfwine of Ramsey in Hunts in c1060.

Brihtman, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held seven acres at Grundisburgh in Carlford Hundred.

Brihtmer see Brihtmaer

Brihtmund, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtmund, a landholder at Leckhampstead in Berks. Father of Brihtnoth and Brihtwine. Early 11th century.

Brihtnoth, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtnoth, possibly an ealdorman. A witness of documents at Chichester in c780.

Brihtnoth (Beorhtnoth), an ealdorman in Mercia (or Dorset) in 875.

Brihtnoth, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Brihtnoth, son of Odda. He was probably a reeve of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Brihtnoth, a moneyer, probably at Leicester, of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Brihtnoth, ealdorman of Essex 956-991, possibly also of Northumbria. With ealdorman Aethelwine and Aelfwold, he defended the monasteries against ealdorman Aelfhere in 975. He was killed at the battle of Maldon, while commanding the English force. Son of Brihthelm, he married Aelfflaed the daughter of ealdorman Aelfgar.

Brihtnoth, abbot of Ely c970-999. He was the first abbot when bishop Aethelwold re-opened the monastery. He had been prior of Old Minster Winchester 964-970. His death was attributed to the magic art of queen Aelfthryth.

Brihtnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Southwark, Winchester and York. Early 11th century.

Brihtnoth, son of Brihtmund and brother of Brihtwine. He held land at Leckhampstead in Berks. Early 11th century.

Brihtnoth, a landholder in Devon in 1018. He held a virgate or yardland at Creedy, by the river Cleeve.

Brihtnoth, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents in 1019.

Brihtnoth, a moneyer, at Gloucester, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Brihtnoth, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Trethevy in Stratton Hundred.

Brihtnoth, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held eleven hides at Melbury and Stafford.

Brihtnoth, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates and six bovates at Tetford and Tealby.

Brihtnoth, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-three hides at Weston in Gordano, Trent and Somerton.

Brihtnoth, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Free men of this name held a hundred and twelve acres at Grundisburgh, Flixton and Framlingham.

Brihtnoth, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held ten hides at Preston Bagot, Alveston and Kington.

Brihtnoth, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held three hides at Ansty in Dunworth Hundred.

Brihtred, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtred, bishop of Lindsey 836-872, after Ealdwulf.

Brihtred, a king’s thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Brihtred, a moneyer, at London, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Brihtred (Byrhtraed), a landholder at Waering in Kent. Early 10th century.

Brihtred, a moneyer, at Maldon, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Brihtred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Brihtred, abbot of Glastonbury c1009-c1018, after Aelfweard.

Brihtred, a moneyer, at Canterbury and London, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Brihtred, a thegn of earl Edwin and landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held two hides at Grafton in Came Hundred.

Brihtred, Northumbrian ealdorman. see Bert

Brihtric, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

BRIHTRIC, king of Wessex 786-802, after Cynewulf. He married Eadburh, daughter of king Offa of Mercia 789, and was reported to have been poisoned by his wife.

Brihtric, son of king Brihtwulf of Mercia and Saethryth, and brother of Brihtferth. Mid 9th century.

Brihtric, a witness to the privileges of Gloucester abbey in 862.

Brihtric, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Brihtric, a prior at Exeter in c956.

Brihtric, a moneyer, at Wallingford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Brihtric, a landholder at Camel and Yeovilton in Somerset in c959.

Brihtric, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Brihtric Grim, a thegn in Somerset between 955 and c975. He held land at Rimpton and at Henstridge.

Brihtric, son of Siraf and brother of Aelfric. He frequently witnessed the charters of king Edgar 959-975.

Brihtric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter, Southwark, Thetford, Wareham and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Brihtric, a thegn in Berks between 956 and 985. He held land at Hendred and at Tadmarton in Oxon.

Brihtric of Meopham, a kinsman of Brihtwaru of Fawkham. He married Aelfswith. He held extensive estates in Kent and Surrey. Late 10th century.

Brihtric, father of a bondman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Brihtric, a landholder at Stoke Holy Cross in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Brihtric the Red, a witness of documents at Sherborne in 1012.

Brihtric, son of Aelfege of Devon. He was killed in the purge by king Cnut in 1017.

Brihtric, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brihtric, a brother of earl Eadric Streona, described as a slippery man. He denounced Wulfnoth Cild to king Aethelred in 1009. His fleet was crippled by a storm when he tried to surround that of Wulfnoth Cild.

Brihtric, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Brihtric, a thegn in Kent in c1020. He was the father-in-law of the wealthy landholder Godwine.

Brihtric (Byrhtric), a thegn. A witness to an Ilminster charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Brihtric cild, a witness of documents at Canterbury in c1032.

Brihtric, moneyers of this name operated six mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Brihtric, a thegn. A witness to a Dorset charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Brihtric, abbot of Burton in Staffs c1027-1050, afterWulfgeat. He had been a monk at Winchester.

Brihtric, a landholder in Cornwall in c1050. He freed slaves at Tywarnhale.

Brihtric Bad, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brihtric, a thegn. In 1059 he witnessed the charter granting Taynton in Oxon to St. Denis in Paris.

Brihtric, a prior of Bury St. Edmunds. Mid 11th century.

Brihtric, a chaplain at Wilton in c1065. (Goscelin)

Brihtric, abbot of Malmesbury c1052-c1066, after Brihtwold. He became abbot of Burton.

Brihtric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold II at Cambridge and Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Brihtric, son of Aelfgar. A thegn of king Edward between 1042 and 1066. He held the eighty hide manor of Tewkesbury and estates in Berks, Bucks, Dorset, Wilts, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. According to legend, he had when young, refused the hand of the future queen Matilda.

Brihtric, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held five hides at Clapham.

Brihtric, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held fifty hides at Upton, Childrey and East Shefford. Much of this is probably land of Brihtric son of Aelfgar.

Brihtric, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held seventy-nine hides atWaddesdon, Marsworth, High Wycombe and Chesham. Much of this is probably land of Brihtric son of Aelfgar.

Brihtric, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held nine estates amounting to five and a half hides.

Brihtric, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held forty estates amounting to thirty-two hides.

Brihtric, son of Camm, and brother of Brihtwig. A landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at North Buckland and Boode.

Brihtric, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held five hides at Torbryan and Dodbrooke of Godiva. He was probably her husband.

Brihtric, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at Loders, Wimborne St.Giles and Mappowder.

Brihtric, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Finchingfield and Cornish Hall.

Brihtric, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four hides at Temple Guiting, Wheatenhurst and Madgett.

Brihtric, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen hides at Newton Valence and Easton in Hants, and half a hide at Knighton on the isle of Wight.

Brihtric, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held ten hides at Alvington, Redbrook and Little Marcle.

Brihtric, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held three hides at Wigginton in Tring Hundred.

Brihtric, a burgess and lawman in Lincoln in 1066. He held two carucates at Kelby.

Brihtric, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Reedham and Rushall.

Brihtric, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held two hides at Somerton and Wainhill.

Brihtric, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Soulton and Steel.

Brihtric, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-three hides at Ashcombe, Ilchester and Curry Mallet.

Brihtric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Free men of this name held a hundred and seventy acres at Culpho, Wimundestuna and Burgh.

Brihtric Black, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Depden and Thorney.

Brihtric, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held six and a half hides at Mitcham. He is probably Brihtric son of Aelfgar.

Brihtric, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Brighton.

Brihtric, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen hides at Stretton, Little Compton and Baddesley Ensor.

Brihtric, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-eight hides at Stanton St.Quintin and Highworth.

Brihtric, landholders in Worcs in 1066. Men of this name held seven and a half hides at Defford, Stanford and Longdon.

Brihtric, son of Doda. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held six hides at Cutsdean and Sedgebarrow.

Brihtric, reeve of St.Edmunds in Bury in 1066.

Brihtsi see Brihtsige

Brihtsige, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtsige, a king's thegn. He inherited land at Lingfield in Surrey from his kinsman ealdorman Alfred in c871.

Brihtsige, a thegn. A witness, in 898, to a Kentish charter of king Alfred.

Brihtsige Dyring, a thegn in Kent in c898.

Brihtsige, a thegn. A witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Brihtsige (Beortsige), a clerk at Winchester in c900. A priest in 902.

Brihtsige, son of the atheling Beornnoth. He was killed fighting against the Kentish at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Brihtsige, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Brihtsige, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Brihtsige (Biortsige), an unidentified abbot in Wessex in 931.

Brihtsige, a moneyer, at Barnstaple, of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Brihtsige, a landholder at Buttermere in Wilts. He inherited from Wulfgar Leofa. Mid 10th century.

Brihtsige, a moneyer, at London, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Brihtsige, bishop of Rochester c946-c961, after Burgric.

Brihtsige, a deacon at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Brihtsige, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c959.

Brihtsige, father of Aelfsige of Yaxley in Hunts. Mid 10th century.

Brihtsige, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Brihtsige, father of Aelfwine of Lawshall in Suffolk. Late 10th century.

Brihtsige, father of Leofsige of Downham. Late 10th century.

Brihtsige, son of Wermund. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Brihtsige, husband of a slave at Coleshill in Berks who was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995. She was the sister of Wulfwaru.

Brihtsige Brixius, son of Aethelgifu of Thaxted. Brother of Edith. Early 11th century.

Brihtsige, a man of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. He inherited a horse from Aelfwold in c1012.

Brihtsige, a cleric at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Brihtsige, a moneyer, at Barnstaple, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brihtsige, a moneyer, at London, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Brihtsige, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held half a hide at Trentishoe in Devon, and half a hide at Tresparrett in Cornwall.

Brihtsige, a miles of king Edward in Dorset in 1066. He held twelve hides at Wootton Fitzpaine.

Brihtsige, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Foulton in Tendring Hundred.

Brihtsige, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three hides at Weston Dovel in Longtree Hundred.

Brihtsige, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Cildeest in the New Forest.

Brihtsige, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held half a hide at Redbrook in Bromsash Hundred.

Brihtsige, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Greenwich.

Brihtsige cild, a landholder in 1066. He held ten sulungs at Seal and Plumstead in Kent, and fifteen hides at Stoke d'Abernon in Surrey.

Brihtsige, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three bovates at Torworth in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Brihtsige, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides at Lilstock, Stogursey and Burnham-on-Sea.

Brihtsige, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Boynton in Samford Hundred.

Brihtsige, landholders in Surrey in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-seven hides at Godalming, Woking and Brixton.

Brihtsige, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-two hides at Thakeham, Itsford and North Stoke.

Brihtsige, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held sixteen hides at Keevil.

Brihtstan, a clerk at Worcester between 962 and 977.

Brihtstan, a thegn of bishop Oswald at Worcester in c990.

Brihtstan, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents in 1012.

Brihtstan, a moneyer, at Malmesbury, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brihtstan, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held half a hide at Langney in Pevensey Hundred.

Brihtstan, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Toft in Leightonstone Hundred.

Brihtswith, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brihtum, bishop of Wells. Of unknown date.

Brihtwald, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtwald (Beorhwald, Beorward), abbot of Glastonbury c670-c680, after Bregored. He was named on the pyramids. He gave shelter to the exiled bishop Wilfrid until he was forbidden to do so by his uncle, king Aethelred of Mercia. He held the sister of Eppa for ransom. He may have become archbishop.

Brihtwald, a sub-king in Mercia in 685. Possibly a son of king Wulfhere.

Brihtwald, abbot of Glastonbury 706-712, after Haemgils.

Brihtwald (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 692-731, after Theodore. He had been abbot of Reculver and of Glastonbury. He was a supporter of the young Wynfrith, who became archbishop Boniface. He assisted in the compilation of the laws of king Wihtred of Kent. Nephew of king Aethelred of Mercia.

Brihtwald, a moneyer of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Brihtwald, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 942.

Brihtwald, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 995.

Brihtwald see also Brihtwold

Brihtward, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen hides at Reading and Calcot.

Brihtward, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Merriott and Foddington.

Brihtwaru, wife of Aelfric of Fawkham. She inherited land at Darenth in Kent from Brihtric of Meopham. Late 10th century.

Brihtwen, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brihtwif, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brihtwig, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Brihtwig, a member of the community at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Brihtwig, an ealdorman in Hants. He held land at Warnford in Hants. Late 10th century.

Brihtwig, a moneyer, at Crewkerne, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brihtwig (Merewhit), bishop of Wells 1023-1033, after Brihtwine. He had been abbot of Glastonbury 1018-1023, after Brihtred.

Brihtwig, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brihtwig, son of Camm, and brother of Brihtric. A landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Mary Tavy in Lifton Hundred.

Brihtwig, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held three hides at Allington in Godderthorn Hundred.

Brihtwig, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Weston Bampfylde in Catsash Hundred.

Brihtwig, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Bradfield.

Brihtwine, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtwine, son of bishop Oswald's thegn Brihtlaf, and brother of Brihtmaer. Late 10th century.

Brihtwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Oxford, Totnes and York. Early 11th century.

Brihtwine, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Brihtwine, bishop of Sherborne c1018-1023, after Aethelsige.

Brihtwine, bishop of Wells 1013-1024, after Aethelwine was expelled. With archbishop Aethelnoth he re-interred the body of the martyred archbishop Aelfhere in 1023.

Brihtwine, a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Brihtwine, an unidentified abbot. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Cnut in 1023.

Brihtwine, a thegn in Worcs in c1025. He held land at Ravenshill and Bengeworth. A kinsman of bishop Brihtheah.

Brihtwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Buckingham and Malmesbury. Mid 11th century.

Brihtwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London and Wallingford. Mid 11th century.

Brihtwine, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Brihtwine, bishop of Sherborne c1037-c1045, after Aelfmaer. Brother of his successor Aelfwold.

Brihtwine, a landholder at Abingdon in c1050.

Brihtwine, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brihtwine, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two and a half hides in Shiplake and Wyndham Hundreds.

Brihtwine, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two hides at Cudnor in Dill Hundred.

Brihtwine, son of Brihtmund and brother of Brihtnoth. A landholder in Berks in 1066. He held ten hides at Leckhamstead in Rowbury Hundred. He is reported to have been killed in the battle at Hastings.

Brihtwine, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held half a hide at Merston on the Isle of Wight.

Brihtwine, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held ten estates amounting to fifteen hides.

Brihtwine, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held five and a half hides at Drayton, Ashbrittle and Chilthorne.

Brihtwine, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a furlong at Bewton in North Tawton Hundred.

Brihtwine, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Swanbourne in Mursley Hundred.

Brihtwine, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a hide at Swaffham in Staine Hundred.

Brihtwine, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held twenty acres at Stanford Rivers in Ongar Hundred.

Brihtwine, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three hides at West Browwich.

Brihtwine, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held seven and a half hides at Alveston and Chesterton.

Brihtwine, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held four hides at Westmancote in Oswaldslow.

Brihtwold, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtwold, a dux. He held land at Hastings and Pevensey in Sussex in 795. Probably brother of ealdorman Eadbald.

Brihtwold, a moneyer, at Shaftesbury, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Brihtwold of Mereworth, a landholder in Kent. Late 10th century.

Brihtwold, a thegn in Devon. He married Eadgifu. Late 10th century.

Brihtwold, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London, Shaftesbury and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Brihtwold, a cniht of Aethelflaed of Damerham. He inherited two hides at Donyland in Essex from her. Late 10th century.

Brihtwold, a geneat who fought, and was probably killed, at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Brihtwold, a thegn of Devon. He married Eadgifu. They were commemorated at New Minster, Winchester. Late 10th century.

Brihtwold, abbot of New Minster Winchester 1007-1008, after Aelfsige.

Brihtwold, an unidentified abbot. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Brihtwold, bishop of Cornwall 1019-1027, after Burhwold. Uncle of bishop Lifing of Crediton.

Brihtwold (St.), bishop of Ramsbury 1006-1045, after archbishop Aelfric who had held Ramsbury and Canterbury in plurality. He had been a monk and abbot of Malmesbury or Glastonbury.

Brihtwold, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Oxford and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Brihtwold, abbot of Malmesbury c1045-c1052, after Aelfwine. A man of malevolent disposition; he died during a drinking bout.

Brihtwold, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Trezance in Fawton Hundred.

Brihtwold, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held ten estates amounting to six hides.

Brihtwold, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Kimmeridge in Hasler Hundred.

Brihtwold, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two hides at Ryton in Alnothstree Hundred.

Brihtwold, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held six hides and a virgate at Writhlington and Newton.

Brihtwold, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held three carucates at Pettaugh, Cretingham and Barham.

Brihtwold Muffle, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty-four acres at Burgh in Carlford Hundred.

Brihtwold, a priest and landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Bredicot in Oswaldslow.

Brihtwold see also Brihtwald

Brihtwulf, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brihtwulf, a witness of documents in Mercia in 836.

BRIHTWULF (Berhtwulf), king of Mercia 840-852, after Wiglaf. He was forced out of London before the invading Danish fleet in 851. He married Saethryth, and was father of Brihtferth and Brihtric.

Brihtwulf, a dux. A witness on a forged Rochester charter of 860.

Brihtwulf (Beortwulf), a deacon at Sherborne in 864.

Brihtwulf, a thegn in Wessex between 864 and 889. He held land at Haddun in Kent.

Brihtwulf, ealdorman of the East Saxons. Father of Alfred who was killed at the battle of Corbridge. He held estates in Dorset and Somerset. He died in 897.

Brihtwulf, a priest. A witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Brihtwulf, an ealdorman of Dorset 891-909.

Brihtwulf, a moneyer, at Bath, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Brihtwulf, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Edgar in 965.

Brihtwulf, a moneyer, at Barnstaple, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Brihtwulf, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Elmdon Lee in Uttlesford Hundred.

Brihtwy see Brihtwig

Brihtwyn, daughter of Wulfhelm. She held land at Orchard in Dorset in 939.

Brihtwyn, probably mother of Wynflaed and sister-in-law of bishop Aelffrith of Sherborne. Mid 10th century.

Briht... see also Bert...

Brinhelm, an abbot in c901, probably in Winchester.

Brinstan, an archdeacon at St. Augustine's, Canterbury. Early 11th century.

Brioc (St.), a Celtic saint, eponym of St.Brioc in Cornwall. He was probably a Welshman from Cardigan. 6th century.

Brisen, in Arthurian legend: A sorceress of king Pelles.

Britaelis (Bertel), in Arthurian legend: A member of the household of duke Gorlois of Cornwall. He was impersonated by Merlin for the seduction of Igerna.

Britannia, a personification of the island, later developing into a tribal goddess.

Brithestan, possibly abbot of Westminster in 785 after Ordgar. (vch)

Britoun, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Brittahel, king of Demetia. In the force of Cassivellaunus in 55 BC.

Britto, a Roman consul. see Brutus

Britu, son of Vortigern and Severa in Welsh legend (The Pillar of Eliseg).

Brixi, a moneyer, at Wilton, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Brixtan, a monk at Crowland in c1060.

Brocmail, a British commander. He abandoned his charge of 300 monks during the battle against king Aethelfrith at Chester in 605. He is reported to have died in 662.

Brocles, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held nine bovates at Maltby le Marsh and Middle Rasen.

Brode, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three carucates and seventy acres at Rockland in Shropham Hundred.

Broder, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held a furlong at Henford in Devon, and a virgate at Marhamchurch in Cornwall.

Broder, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held ten hides at Oaken, Patshull and Swynnerton.

Brodo, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held twenty-two acres at Shipdam in Mitford Hundred.

Broga, a witness of documents of sub-king Aldred of the Hwicce in c737.

Brok, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bromel la Pleche, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Brond, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle and the royal line of Deira.

Brord, a thegn in Mercia. A witness of the first charter of Peterborough in 664.

Brorda, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Brorda (Hildigils), a dux or princeps in Mercia. He died in 799.

Brother, a moneyer of kings Eanred, Aethelred II and Redwulf of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Brother, a moneyer of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Brother, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held seventy-two acres at Browston and Blaxhall.

Brothor, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Brucan, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Bruce, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Brucetus, father of Sulinus. Named on an altar found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB105.

Bruininc, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Bruma, a moneyer, at Lydford, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Brumage, a landholder in Northants in 1066. With Fregis he held three virgates at East Farndon in Stotfold Hundred.

Bruman, portreeve at Canterbury. see Brunman

Bruman of Fordingbridge, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Bruman, a moneyer, at Ipswich, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Bruman, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a virgate at Horton in Yardley Hundred.

Bruman, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at Fordham in Staplow Hundred.

Brumban, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Brun, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London and Launceston. Early 11th century.

Brun, a priest at Exeter. A witness of manumissions in Devon in c970. He stood surety for an estate at Stoke Canon in Devon that was made over to the minster.

Brun, a legatee in the will of Wulfgeat of Donington. Early 11th century.

Brun Iungere (the younger), the inheritor a mark of gold from bishop Aelfric of East Anglia in c1038.

Brun, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Brun, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Siddington, Alderley and Norbury.

Brun, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held four carucates at Rodsley and Shipley, and a church at Derby.

Brun, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four hides at Lawling and Tolleshunt.

Brun, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held fifteen bovates at Sutton Passeys, Brinsley and Strelley.

Brun, a priest and landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held three virgates at Cadwell in Benson Hundred.

Brun, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held sixty-five acres at Bramford, Brantham and Grundisburgh.

Brun, a reeve in Ipswich in Suffolk in 1066. He held small estates at Baylham and Stonham.

Brun, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at East Newton, Clifton and Cleaving Grange.

Brun, a priest and burgess in York in 1066.

Bruncyng, father of Godman. A holder of property in Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Bruned, a moneyer in the Danish occupied East of England. Late 9th century.

Brungar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at London and Shrewsbury. Early 11th century.

Brungar, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Cerne.

Brungar, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held three virgates at Bramford and Coombe.

Brungar, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Aveley, and small estates at Burstall and Flowton.

Brunheard, a priest at Canterbury in c824.

Brunhyse, a moneyer, at Colchester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Brunic, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bath and Nottingham. Early 11th century.

Bruninc, a moneyer of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Bruninc, a moneyer, at Northampton, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Bruninc, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at London and Malmesbury. Early 11th century.

Bruninc, moneyers of this name operated five mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Bruning, in legend, a leader of the British at the battle of the river Camblan in Cornwall in 542. Other versions name him as a Saxon leader who was killed.

Bruning, a priest at Northampton who found the relics of the obscure saint Ragener. Late 10th century.

Bruning, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Gotten and Shate.

Bruning, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Lyde, Hampton and Newton.

Bruning, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held ten acres at Graveley in Broadwater Hundred.

Bruning, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung at Lullingstone in Axton Hundred.

Bruning, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Badger and Brockton.

Bruning, a thegn and landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held the manor at Eleigh and an estate at Wellisford.

Bruning, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held five hides at Harborough, Lillington and Wiggins Hill.

Bruning, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Stanmore in Selkley Hundred.

Brunloc, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held three acres at Wickham in Hartismere Hundred.

Brunman, a moneyer, at Colchester, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brunman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Canterbury, London and Southwark. Mid 11th century.

Brunman, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brunman (Bruman), a portreeve at Canterbury in 1066. A landholder at Fordwich in Kent. He appropriated customs money from foreign merchants. m80

Brunman, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held small estates at Stratton and Burgate.

Brunman Beard, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty acres at Darsham in Blything Hundred.

Brunmer, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held thirteen acres at Thorpe, Wadgate and Leofstanestuna in Colneis Hundred.

Brunmer, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty-seven acres at Westleton in Blything Hundred.

Brunninc, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Brunnusel, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Bruno, an unidentified abbot. A witness to a Rochester charter of 761.

Bruno, a monk at Crowland who survived the Danish sack in 870. He moved to Winchester in 940, and returned to Crowland in 948. He is reported to have died in 973.

Bruno, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held three hides at Buckhorn Weston in Gillingham Hundred.

Bruno, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Babcary in Catsash Hundred.

Brunor, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Brunoth, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brunsige, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Brunstan of Soham, a man of Aelfric of Downham. Late 10th century.

Brunstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Brunstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Stamford and Thetford. Early 11th century.

Brunstan Banne, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brunstan Blackbeard, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057. He was probably a moneyer.

Bruntat, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Brunwif, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Brunwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor at Stamford and Wallingford. Mid 11th century.

Brunwin, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held forty-two acres at Rushmere, Middleton and Hemingstone.

Bruny, a dux of the South Saxons in c700.

Bruttius, Lucius, princeps of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix in c154. Named on an altar base found at Chester. RIB452.

Brutus (Britto), a Roman consul. Son of Silvius Posthumous. He married Ignage, and was father of Locryn, Kamber and Albanact. In legend, he subdued Britain and gave his name to the land. Before 1000BC.

Brutus Greenshield, eldest of 20 sons of Ebranc. In legend king of Britain for 12 years after his father. Late 10th century BC.

Bryning, a shire reeve in Hereford in c1023.

Bubba, an early king of Lindsey. Possibly son of Caedbaed.

Bubon, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Buca, a comes of king Aethelbald of Mercia in 727. He was given land at Acton Beauchamp in Hereford on which to build a monastery.

Bucge, daughter of king Centwine of the West Saxons. Late 7th century. (Alcuin)

Bucge, wife of the thegn Ridda in Mercia. Late 8th century.

Bucge (Baegia), abbess of Daylesford in Glos c727-751. Daughter of abbess Dunne of Withington. She travelled to Rome in 738.

Buck, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a iugum and five acres at Leueberge, probably in Bewsborough Hundred.

Budd, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at Shenfield in Barstable Hundred.

Buddfan, son of Bleiddfan. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Budicius (Budic), king of the Bretons. He raised Constans and Ambrosius Aurelianus. He came to Britain with Hoel to fight the Saxons. Early 6th century.

Budler, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Budoc (St.), a Cornish abbot and saint. Son of Azenor, he was born at sea, in a barrel. 6th century.

Buee, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Buel, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Buga, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Buga, a thegn. A witness of documents in Wessex between 901 and 930.

Buga, landholders in Notts in 1066. Two men of this name held six bovates at Hawton, Colwick and Coddington.

Buga, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates and six bovates at Hooton Levitt in West Riding.

Bugu, an abbess, probably in Dorset. Early 8th century.

Bui, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Anley in West Riding.

Buitta, a messenger sent by the Lindisfarne priest Cuthred to Alcuin, in c793.

Buket, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bullede, a dux. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

Bului, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held ten hides at Offord Cluny.

Buna, an unidentified abbot. A witness at the synod of Clovesho in 742.

Bunan, a witness to a Rochester charter of 762.

Bundi, a monk at St.Benet of Hulme. He became one of the first monks at Bury St.Edmunds in 1020.

Bunele, father of a bondman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Burchelm, a landholder in Cambs. He sold land at Witcham to the abbey at Ely in c971.

Burchenild, daughter of king Cenwulf of Mercia and Aelfthryth, and sister of Kenelm and Cwenthryth. Early 9th century.

Burchard (Burghard), an English missionary priest in the entourage of archbishop Boniface. He became bishop of Würzburg 742-753.

Burchard, son of earl Aelfgar of Mercia, and brother of Edwin, Morcar and Edith. He died in Rheims while returning from pilgrimage to Rome.

Burde, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Rushton in Winfrith Hundred.

Bured, a moneyer, at London, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Burewine, a moneyer, at Wallingford, of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Bure... see also Burg...

Burg, father of Azor. A landholder in Lincs. Mid 11th century.

Burga, mother of Aelfwaru, a bondwoman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Burdel, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Burdet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Burdonius, named on a fragment of calfskin found in London. Probably late 3rd century. RIB2445.21.

Burgard, an early British king. He helped Cynric to defeat king Wasing. Early 6th century.

Burgenhild, daughter of king Cenwulf of Mercia, and sister of Cwenthryth and Kenelm. Early 9th century.

Burgflaed, wife of Athulf of Haddenham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Burghard, see also Burchard

Burghard, a moneyer, in East Anglia, of king Wiglaf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Burghard of Shenley, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held seven hides at Shenley in Seckloe Hundred.

Burghard, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four hides at Witham.

Burghard, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Fundenhall in Depwade Hundred.

Burghard, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixteen and a half carucates at Mendlesham, Ilketshall and Carlton.

Burgheard, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Burgheard, a praefectus in Wilts in c825. He died childless and his land reverted to king Egbert.

Burghelm, a priest. He baptised among the South Saxons. Late 7th century.

Burghelm, an ealdorman. He was killed in 824, probably at the synod at Clovesho.

Burghelm, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Burghelm, a priest at Sherborne in 864.

Burghelm, a landholder at Cambridge. Late 10th century.

Burghelm, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. With Godiva and Aelfric he held sixteen hides at Clyffe Pypard in Kingsbridge Hundred.

Burghild, sister of king Cenwulf of Mercia and of Ceolwulf, Cuthred and Censwith. Early 9th century.

Burgi, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Stetchworth in Hertford Hundred.

Burgnoth, a witness of documents at Canterbury in 858.

Burgnoth, a moneyer of king Aethelred I of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Burgnoth, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Arnolton in Faversham Hundred.

Burgred, a dux or ealdorman in West Mercia in 845.

Burgred, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

BURGRED, king of Mercia 852-874, after Brihtwulf. He married Aethelswith, daughter of king Aethelwulf of Wessex in 853. He called for aid from Aethelwulf to conquer the Welsh in 853, and from Aethelred and Alfred to resist the Danes in 868. He was driven into exile by the Danes in 874, and went to Rome where he died.

Burgred, landholders in Beds in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-seven hides at Melchbourne, Yelden and Knotting. Father of Wulfsige.

Burgred, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held ten hides at Olney. Father of Edwin and Ulf.

Burgred, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate and an acre at Trewint and Tregal.

Burgred, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held manors at Ottery and Willistrew and estates amounting to ten hides.

Burgred, a priest and landholder in Hunts in 1066. With the priest Thurkill he held two hides at Botolph Bridge, and twenty-two burgesses in Huntingdon.

Burgred, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-seven hides at Raunds, Denford and Barton Seagrave. Father of Edwin.

Burgred (Burrer), a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Preston in Wrockwardine Hundred.

Burgric, bishop of Rochester 933-946, after Beornmod.

Burgric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held a carucate and eighty acres at Clopton, Maistana and Swefling.

Burgstan, a moneyer, at Totnes, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Burgthryth (Buredryth), a name on a gold ring found at Swindon in Wilts. Probably late 9th century.

Burhelm, a thegn of king Eadred in Worcs. He held land at Old Swinford. Mid 10th century.

Burhulf, father of a slave at Chinnock in Somerset who was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Burhwold, bishop of St.Germans in Cornwall c1012-1019.

Burhwold, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Burhwold, son of Wynstan. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Burhwold, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Burhwold Curly, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Burhwold Frethewin, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Burhwold Hoar-lock, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Burhwine, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Burhwyn, a bondwoman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Burinc, a moneyer, at Hertford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Burkard, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 868.

Burle, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Burnel, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Burnferth, a moneyer of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Burnhere, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Burnhelm, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Burnstan, a moneyer, at Totnes or Gloucester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Burnwald, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Burnwic, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Burred, a moneyer, at Southwark, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Burred, probably a novice at Peterborough. His family gave an estate at Barton in Northants to the abbey in c1060.

Burrer see Burgred

Bursius, a monk of Glastonbury. He was an attendant of archbishops Dunstan and Aelfheah at Canterbury. Late 10th century.

Buryan (St.), an obscure saint. Eponym of St.Buryan in Cornwall. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Bussell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Bussey, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Butevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Butteler, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Butvileyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Byngwulf, a shire reeve. He attested the charter of Crowland in 948.

Bynna, a witness of documents for king Aethelbert II of Kent in 732.

Bynna, an ealdorman of king Offa of Mercia. He held land at Farnborough in Berks. He appropriated land from the church of Worcester. Late 8th century.

Bynna, brother of king Beornwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Bynnan, a message carrier between Boniface and pope Gregory in c721.

Byrhferth, a thegn of king Athelstan in Wilts in 928.

Byrhferth, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Byrhflaed of Trematon. A slave freed in Cornwall in c1050.

Byrhsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter, Wareham and Warwick. Late 10th century.

Byrhsige, legatee of a horse from bishop Aelfwold of Crediton in c1012.

Byrhsige, a thegn. A witness to an Ilminster charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Byrhstan, a landholder at Tapenhall in Worcs in 957.

Byrhstan, a mass-priest. A witness of manumissions in Devon in c970.

Byrhstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter and Hereford. Late 10th century.

Byrhstan, a slave of Aethelgifu in Beds in c990. His sister was given to the priest Edwin.

Byrhstan, a thegn of archbishop Oswald of York in 990. Brother of Beornheah. He held land at Bredon and Moreton in Worcs.

Byrhstan, a moneyer, at Exeter and Taunton, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Byrht... see Briht...

Byrne, a priest. see Birinus

Byrnhom, grandfather of king Alhred of Northumbria. Son of Bofa. Late 7th century.

Byrnric, a thegn of king Eadwig between 956 and 969. He held land in Hants, Worcs and at Sunbury in Middlesex.

Byrnric see also Beornric

Byrnsige, a thegn in 961. He held land at Ebbesbourne in Wilts, and Holton in Somerset.

Byrnstan, a thegn of king Alfred in 892.

Byrnstan, a priest at Winchester between 900 and 909.

Byrnstan (St.), bishop of Winchester 931-933, after Frithestan. He had been a priest at Winchester in 925.

Byrnwald, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Byrnwald, a lay witness to documents witnessed at Peterborough in 852.

Byrnwold, a comes. A witness to a Rochester charter of 801.

Byrn... see also Beorn...

Byrt... see Briht...

Byttic, a monk at Abingdon in c1030. (d16.)

Cabal, in Arthurian legend: The dog of Arthur.

Caballius Priscus, Gaius, tribune of the 1st cohort of Spaniards. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB817.

Cabriananus, a tile-maker in Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2490.6.

Cacamwri, in Arthurian legend: Servant to Arthur. Brother of Hygwydd.

Cada, a witness of documents at Canterbury in c860.

Cadal, a Pictish warrior. Assassin of king Constantine. Mid 5th century.

Cadiand, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held an estate at Kilpeck in Archenfield Hundred.

Cadlew of Cadnant, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He survived the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cado (Cadwy,Cato), a chieftain in Dumnonia. Son of Gerontius. 7th century.

Cadog, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Cador, in Arthurian legend: A king in Northumbria. Father of Andrivete.

Cador, in legend, duke of Cornwall in 516. Father of Constantine.

Cador Limenich, in Arthurian legend: A leader in the force of Arthur, killed at Camblan.

Cadraith, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He survived the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cadret, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Aguiflez of Scotland. Brother of Quoi.

Cadwallo Laurh, in Arthurian legend: King of the Venedoti. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Caecilius Avitus, an optio of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on tombstone fragments found at Chester. From Lusitania. Roman, unknown date. RIB492.

Caecilius Clemens, a centurion of the 8th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1440.

Caecilius Donatianus, Marcus, a tribune. Named on a panel found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1791.

Caecilius Donatus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. A Thracian. Roman, unknown date. RIB523.

Caecilius Lucanus, prefect of a cohort in c160. Named on a dedication found at Ilkley. RIB636.

Caecilius Monimus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1657.

Caecilius Musicus, a freedman of Caecilius Rufus. Named on a stone coffin found at York. Married to Aelia Severa. Roman, unknown date. RIB683.

Caecilius Nepos, a tribune. Named on an altar found near Cadder. Roman, unknown date. RIB2189.

Caecilius Optatus, Lucius, a tribune of the 1st Cohort of Vardulli. Named on a dedication slab to Mithras, found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1272.

Caecilius Proculus, a centurion of the 5th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1475.

Caecilius Rufus, named on a stone coffin found at York. Married to Aelia Severa. Roman, unknown date. RIB683.

Caecilius Vegetus, Lucius, prefect of the 1st cohort of Dalmatians. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB831.

Caedafael, low-born king of Gwynedd. In 655 he and his men deserted king Penda of Mercia during the night before the battle of Winwaed river, and returned ignominiously to Wales.

Caedbaed, an early king of Lindsey. Possibly son of Cwedgils.

Caedfan, king of the Venedoti. Son of Iago, and father of Caedwalla. Late 6th century.

Caedfannan the grey haired, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Caedmon (St.), a composer of religious poems in English, though himself probably a Briton. He entered the monastery at Whitby. Late 7th century.

Caedswith, wife of king Aethelheard of Wessex. Mid 8th century.

Caedwaladr, a king in Leicester. Son of Brecyual. Early 7th century.

Caedwalladr, son of Caedwalla. King of Gwynedd after his father. He may have died in the plague of 664.

CAEDWALLA (Cadwallon), king of Britons (Gwynedd). Son of Cadfan. With king Penda of Mercia, he rebelled against king Edwin of Northumbria. He defeated king Osric of Deira, and assassinated king Eanfrith of Bernicia in 634. He was killed in battle against king Oswald of Northumbria at Denisesburn in 634.

Caedwalla, father of king Caedwalla of the West Saxons. He died in 676.

CAEDWALLA (St.), king of the Gewisse (West Saxons) 686-688, after Centwine. Son of king Cenbert, and brother of Mul. He married Cynethryth, and was father of Inor, and possibly Centhryth. He abdicated and travelled to Rome in 689, where he was baptised, and then died seven days later.

Caedwallon, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Nancekuke in Connerton Hundred.

Caedwallon see also Caedwalla

Caefel, a moneyer, at Ilchester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Caelia, in Arthurian legend: The fairy queen, lover of Tom a’Lincoln.

Caelic, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Finns.

Caelius Vibianus, a tribune of the Aurelian Moors. Named on an altar found at Burgh-by-Sands. Roman, unknown date. RIB2042.

Caenric, a member of the community at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Caenwig, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Caepio Charitinus, a tribune, probably of the Scouts of Breenium. Named on an altar base found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1270.

Caerellius Priscus, Roman governor of Britain c169xc180. CIL XIII 6806. m117.

Caerellius Victor, Decimus, a prefect of the 2nd cohort of Nervians. Named on an altar to the god Cocidius, found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1683.

Caesar, Caius Julius, Roman general, later dictator. He invaded Britain in 55 and 54 BC.

Caesar, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Greeks.

Caesennius Vitalis, a landowner. Named on a wooden stilus tablet found in London. Roman, 118. RIB2504.29.

Caesius Frontinus, Lucius, prefect of the 1st cohort of Thracians. Named on an altar found at Bowes, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB733.

Caesius Nasica, commander of a Roman legion that defeated the Brigantes. Mid 1st century.

Caesoria Corocca, wife of Rentius and mother of Munatius, Lestinus and Leontius. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB371.

Caflo, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a virgate at Bagley in Carhampton Hundred.

Caiatius Sextinus, Lucius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on tombstone fragments found at Chester. From Lusitania. Roman, unknown date. RIB493.

Calcedor the African, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur. He was killed in the battle at Windsor.

Caldwine, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Harold I and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Caledius Frontinus, Gaius, a Syrian archer. Named on an altar found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB764.

Caledonius Secundus, a centurion of the 6th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1679.

Calgacus, British leader at the battle at Mount Graupius in c83.

Calidus Quietus, a soldier of the 6th legion Victrix at Gloucester. Probably brother of Marcus Ulpius Quintus. CIL VI 3346. m117.

Calman, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Arkendale in West Riding.

Calogrenant, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Calpurnia Trifosa, freedwoman and wife of Calpurnius Receptus. Named on a tombstone found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB155.

Calpurnius, heir of Hurmius. Named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1619.

Calpurnius, a deacon in north-west Britain. Son of Potitus, and father of Saint Patrick. He married Concessa. Early 5th century.

Calpurnius Agricola, Sextus, Roman governor of Britain in c165. Named on a dedication slab found at Ribchester. RIB589.

Calpurnius Concessinius, Quintus, a prefect of cavalry. Named on an altar found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1142.

Calpurnius Receptus, Gaius, priest of the goddess Sulis. Married to Calpurnia Trifosa. Named on a tombstone found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB155.

Calpurnius Rufilianus, named on an altar slab found at Caerleon. Roman, probably c160. RIB320.

Calpurnius Victor, Publius, a tribune of the 1st Loyal Cohort of the Vardullians. Named on a dedication slab found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1128.

Calventius Celer, Gaius, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. A Thracian. Roman, unknown date. RIB475.

Calvinius, named on a lead tag found at Caerleon. Roman, probably mid 4th century. RIB2504.7.

Calvinus, a priest and monk of St.Stephens, probably somewhere in Northumbria, in 801. A pupil of Alcuin.

Calvisius Rufus, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c230. Named on a dedication slab found at Old Penrith. RIB929.

Calvisius Ruso, a tile-maker named on a tile found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.83.

Calvus, a tile-maker named on a tile found in Sussex. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.84.

Cambines, in Arthurian legend: A duke.

Camille, in Arthurian legend: A Saxon enchantress who captured Arthur.

Camm, father of Brihtric and Brihtwig. They held small estates in Lifton and Braunton Hundreds in Devon in 1066.

Cammius Maximus, Lucius, tribune of the 18th cohort of Volunteers. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB827.

Camois, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Campana, named on a grey beaker found at Chilham, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.140.

Campania Dubitata, mother of Aelia Matrona. Named on a tombstone probably found at Ribchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB594.

Campanius Italicus, Publius, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Tungrians. Named on a pedestal found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2094.

Camulius Albanus, Lucius, named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Turin. Roman, unknown date. RIB524.

Camulos, a Celtic/British god of war, related to the Roman Mars. Eponym of Colchester (Camulodunum) and possibly Camelot.

Cana, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held four hides at Tandridge.

Cana, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen hides at Drigsell, Ratton and Fletching.

Candida, named on a Samian fragment found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.117.

Candida Barita, mother of Mantinia Maerica, and probably wife of Aurinius Simnus. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB689.

Candidus, a centurion, probably of the 1st cohort of Frisiavonians. Named on a building stone found at Manchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB580.

Candidus, a trooper of the Cavalry Regiment of Vettonian Spaniards. Named on a tombstone found near Brecon. Roman, unknown date. RIB403.

Candidus, leader of a troop of the Cavalry Squadron Petriana. Named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1172.

Candidus, named on a stone as the builder of a bathhouse at Wall, Staffs. Roman, unknown date. RIB284.

Candidus, owner of a green slate tablet found near York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2450.1.

Candidus Pistor, a centurion. Named on a bone label found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2410.1.

Candidus, English monk at Fulda. see Hwita

Candiedinia Fortunata, named on a tombstone found near Leeds. Roman, unknown date. RIB632.

Candrey, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Canfridus, a Glastonbury monk who became a bishop. He is probably Eanfrith of Elmham. Mid 8th century.

Cangu, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Cangueden, a deacon at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c946.

Caninius, Titus, commander of the 3rd cohort of Nervians. Named on an altar panel found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1691.

Canio, son of Lurio the German, and Julia. Named on a tombstone found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1483.

Canius Dignus, cursed the anonymous thief who stole from him. Curse found at Ratcliffe on Soar. Roman, unknown date.

Canna, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Cannevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Canretheo, a deacon at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c975.

Canteber, a duke of the Britons. He was the supposed founder of the university at Cambridge.

Canute see Cnut

Canwulf, a dux in Wessex in c844.

Cap, in legend king of Britain for a year after Bledudo. Mid 3rd century BC.

Capelin, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Capienus Urbicus, Decimus, a standard-bearer, probably of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Vienne. Roman, unknown date. RIB525.

Capoir, in legend king of Britain for 7 years after Pir. Father of Digueillus. Late 2nd century BC.

Caprilius, a centurion. Named on a bronze cauldron found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.58.

Caracalla (Bassanius, Antoninus), son of the Roman emperor Severus, by a British mother. He killed his brother Geta, his co-emperor in 212.

Caradoc, in legend duke of Cornwall. Father of Mauricius. He became king of Britain under Maximianus. Late 3rd century.

Caradoc Short-arm (Caradué), in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. He married Guignier.

Caradoc (Caradog), son of Bran. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Caradoc, king of the South Welsh. Son of Griffith ap Rhydderch. He slaughtered the building constructors at Portskewet on St. Batholomew's Day in 1065.

Carados, in Arthurian legend; King of Scotland.

Carados, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was killed by Lancelot. Brother of Turquine.

Carantoc (Caradoc)(St.), a Cornish saint, probably of Welsh origin. Patron of Crantock in Cornwall and Carhampton in Somerset. He built a monastery in Somerset. He became known as Caradoc when he moved on to Brittany. Probably 6th century.

Caratacus, a chieftain of the Catuvellauni in c50. Son of Cunobelinus, and brother of Togodumnus and Adminius. He sought refuge with Cartimandua, who handed him over to the Romans. He was released in Rome by the emperor Claudius.

Caraticus, named on a Samian fragment found at Richborough. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.127.

Carausius, Marcus Aurelius, a Menapian in command of the Roman fleet in the English Channel. He declared himself emperor in 286, but was assassinated by Allectus in 293.

Carausius II, an unidentified name on a coin of c356.

Cardevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Cardok, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Carduino, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Son of Dondinello.

Care, son of Toki and brother of Aki and Ulf. He held land at Holcombe Regis in Devon in 1046.

Caretius, a king of the Britons, probably the Demetae, in 586, after Malgo.

Carevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Cari de Gomeret, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Cari, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held a third of a carucate at Coleorton in Goscote Wapentake.

Carig, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Carina, daughter of Carinus and Romana, and sister of Rufinus and Avita. Named on a tombstone found near Dorchester, Dorset. Roman, unknown date. RIB189.

Carinius Aurelianus, Gaius, a centurion of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on an altar found near Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB913.

Carinus, named on a tombstone found near Dorchester, Dorset. Married to Romana, father of Rufinus, Carina and Avita. Roman, unknown date. RIB189.

Carinus, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.20.

Carisius Scipio, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1936.

Caristanius Justianus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Hamians. Named on an altar found near Dunbarton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2167.

Caritius, in Arthurian legend: A patrician in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Carl of Carlisle, in Arthurian legend: A giant who became a knight of Arthur when his head was cut off by Gawaine.

Carl, a moneyer, at Exeter, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Carl, a thegn and king's cniht in Kent between 1016 and 1045. Father of Godric.

Carl, son of Thurbrand, the murderer of earl Uhtred of Northumbria. Although he became reconciled with earl Aldred who had had his father put to death, he later treacherously murdered him. His sons were killed in this feud by earl Waltheof, though Cnut and Sumerlede may have survived. Mid 11th century.

Carl, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held ten hides at Speen in Thatcham Hundred.

Carl, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Aldredelie and Wrensbury.

Carl, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Donisthorpe in Repton Wapentake.

Carl, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held thirteen hides at Shipton Bellinger and Eastrop.

Carl, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held four carucates at Billingborough, Braceborough and Skillington.

Carl, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Great Wytheford in Hodnet Hundred.

Carl, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held five hides at Chelwood in Keynsham Hundred.

Carl, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held twenty hides at Send in Woking Hundred.

Carl, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held seven and a half hides at Wappingthorne and Hartfield.

Carl, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hundred and twelve hides at Rowde, Norton, Newton and Allington.

Carl, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name, including Carl son of Thurbrand, held twenty-five estates amounting to one hundred and twenty-one carucates, including large estates at Hunmanby and Nafferton.

Carman, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Clyffe Pypard in Kingsbridge Hundred.

Carrius, in Arthurian legend: A Senator in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Carssouna, wife of Sacer and mother of Quintus. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB262.

Carthem, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Cartimandua, queen of the Brigantes in 51. She turned Caratacus over to the Romans when he sought refuge. She married and divorced Venutius, then married his armour bearer Vellocatus.

Carucius, Quintus, in Arthurian legend: A Senator in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Carvilius, a chieftain in Kent. He fought against Caesar in 54 BC, under the leadership of Cassivellaunus.

Caskin, father of Aelfsige. A landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three carucates at Eyam and Elton.

Casere, one of the seven sons of Woden. A claimed ancestor of the royal house of the East Angles.

Casgri, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Cassavus, father of Philus. Named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB110.

Cassianus, a prefect of the 1st cohort of Vangiones. Named on an altar found at Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1328.

Cassius, a signifer. Named on an altar found near Falkirk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2141.

Cassius, named on an amphora fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.114.

Cassius Martialis, a centurion of the 9th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB254.

Cassius Priscus, a centurion of the 6th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1415.

Cassius Sabinianus, a tribune. Named on an altar found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1262.

Cassius Secundus, a veteran, probably of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB526.

Cassivellaunus, son of Heli, and brother of Lud and Nennius. King of Britain for 27 years after his brother Lud. Commander of the British tribes confronting Caesar in 54BC.

Cassivellaunus, in Arthurian legend: A warrior in the army of Arthur. He was killed at Camblan in c542.

Cassyon (Cassian)(St.), probably a 4th century bishop. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Casta Castrensis, named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. He probably married Julia Casta. Roman, unknown date. RIB112.

Castor, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Nephew of king Pelles.

Castus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB767.

Catavacus, named on a clay syrinx found at Wilcote, Oxon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2457.1.

Cate, father of Frithegyst. Late 10th century.

Categern (Catigern), second son of king Vortigern, and brother of Vortimer and Pascent. He was killed in the battle of Æglesthrep in 455.

Catel, in Arthurian legend: Father of Cradoc.

Catellus, son of Gerennus, and father of Millus. In legend king of Britain for 15 years, after his father. Early 4th century BC.

Catellus, Lucius, in Arthurian legend: A patrician in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Catellus, Marcellus, in Arthurian legend: A patrician in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Catellus, Vulteius, in Arthurian legend: A Senator in the force of Lucius Hiberius, killed fighting against Arthur.

Catgabail Catguommed (Cadafael the Battle-Shirker), a king of Gwynedd who escaped the control of Penda. Mid 7th century.

Cathleus, in Arthurian legend: Son of Kathel. A leading citizen, he attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Cathwulf, an Anglo-Saxon correspondent of Charlemagne, probably a colleague of Alcuin. Mid 8th century.

Catia Maria, a worker in clay in Middlesex. Probably late 1st century. RIB2409.2.

Catia, probably wife of Censorinus. Named on a tombstone found at Chichester. Roman, unknown date. RIB95.

Catius Gamimedus, named on a wooden stilus tablet found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2443.18.

Catonius, son of Potentinus. Named on a pewter plate found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.9.

Catroe, a pilgrim. A member of the royal house of Strathclyde. His pilgrimage took him through England in c940. He was possibly a kinsman of a wife of Eric Blood Axe. He died in c971.

Catla, father of Athelstan. A landholder near Peterborough in c983.

Catti, probably ruler of the northern Dobunni, after Bodvoc. Early 1st century.

Cattus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2501.132.

Catus, named on a Samian fragment found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.283.

Catus Decianus see Decianus

Catusminianus, a suspect for the carrying off of Vilbia, named on a leaden curse found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB154.

Catwali, abbot, probabably of Fontmell in Dorset, after Bectune, in c700.

Caulas, in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Caveron de Roberdic, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Quenedic. A knight of Arthur.

Caw (Cauuos), father of Gildas.

Cawelin, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Ceadda, bishop of York. see Chad

Ceadda, son of Cutha and father of king Cenbert of the West Saxons. Early 7th century.

Cealdhun, abbot of Glastonbury in c712, after Brihtwald.

Cealeard, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Ceanatis, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.20.

CEARL, a king in Mercia 594-604. His daughter Coenburg bore two sons, Osfrith and Eadfrith, to Edwin of Northumbria while he was in exile.

CEAWLIN (Celin,Cheulingus), king of West Saxons 560-591, after his father Cynric. He was driven out, probably by Ceol, and died in 593. He became known as Bretwalda in ASC. Probably father of Cuthwine and Cutha, and brother of Cutha and Ceolwulf.

Ceawlin, a chaplain to king Aethelwald of Deira. Brother of bishops Cedd and Chad. Mid 7th century.

Ceawlin, a monk at Ripon. He was allowed to leave and become a hermit, after the death of bishop Wilfrid in 710.

Cecormanus, in Arthurian legend: An earl, killed fighting against Arthur in Gaul.

Cedbert, prince of Gyrwas. see Tondbert

Cedd (St.), bishop of London and the East Saxons c656-664. Brother of bishop Chad, and of Cynebil and Ceawlin. He studied at Lindisfarne; converted the Middle Angles for king Peada in c653. He founded the monastery at Lastingham. He attended the synod of Whitby in 664.

Cedde, with Cisi and Criswa, he was granted land at Farnham in Surrey by king Caedwalla of the West Saxons in c685, on which to build a monastery.

Ceidio, (Keidyaw), father of Nudd, Cof and Gwenddolau. A ruler south of the wall. Late 6th century.

Ceilus (Kineus), in Arthurian legend: Son of Coil. A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Celatus, a coppersmith. Maker of a bronze statuette found by the Foss Dyke. Probably mid 2nd century. RIB274.

Celatus, named on a storage jar fragment found at Wilderspool, Cheshire. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.223.

Celer, a freedman of the prefect Campanius Italicus. Named on a pedestal found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2094.

Celer, named on a building stone found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1709.

Celerinius Vitalis, Lucius, cornicularius of the 9th legion Hispana. Named on an altar dedicated to Silvanus, found at York. Probably early 2nd century. RIB659.

Celeris, named on an amphora fragment found in Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.119.

Celestius, the most prominent supporter of Pelagius. Probably an Irishman from Demetia. Early 5th century.

Celi, a kinsman of Toti of Beckley in Oxon. Early 11th century.

Celin see Ceawlin

Cellanus, abbot of Peronne. An Irish exile in France. A correspondent of Aldhelm. Early 8th century.

Celsinus, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Lothian. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.15.

Cenau, son of Llywarch. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. A fourth survivor of the battle of Catraeth in c588, after which he rescued the poet Aneirin.

CENBERT, king of the West Saxons. Son of Ceadda and father of Mul and king Caedwalla. He died in 661.

Cenbert (Coenbert), a witness to a Rochester charter of 765.

Cenbert, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Cenelm, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Cenferth, son of Cuthgils,father of Cenfus and grandfather of king Aescwine of Wessex. Early 7th century.

Cenferth, a priest at Peterborough in 852.

Cenfrith, a comes of king Aethelred of Mercia in 680. He gave land to the monastery at Malmesbury.

Cenfrith, a lay witness at Worcester between c899 and 904.

Cenfus, possibly king of the West Saxons 673-674. Son of Cuthgils and father of king Aescwine. Mid 7th century.

Cenheard, a witness of documents at Canterbury in c860.

Cennio, named on a grey-ware dish fragment found at Ware, Herts. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.226.

Cenred, a sub-king in Wessex. Son of Ceolwald and father of Ingild, Cyneburg, Cuthburg and king Ine. He assisted in the compilation of the laws of king Ine between 688 and 694.

CENRED (Coenred), king of Mercia 704-709, after his uncle Aethelred. Son of king Wulfhere and Eormenhild, and brother of Werburg. He abdicated and travelled to Rome with king Offa of the East Saxons and bishop Egwine, to become a monk.

CENRED, king of Northumbria 716-718, after Osred. Son of Cuthwine.

Cenred (Cunred), abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 803-822, after Guthheard.

Cenred (Cynred), bishop of Selsey 824-839, probably after Aethelwulf.

Cenred, a moneyer of king Aethelred II and Redwulf of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Cenred, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Cenric, a West Saxon noble, possibly son of king Cuthred. He was killed in c746.

Cenric, a propincernarius of king Eadwig in 958. He held land at Charney in Buckinghsmahire.

Cenric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Dover and Norwich. Late 10th century.

Cenric, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Censorinus, named on a tombstone found at Chichester. Probably married to Catia. Roman, unknown date. RIB95.

Censorinus, named on a silver spoon found near Gloucester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2420.10.

Censorinus, son of Gemellus. Named on a silver votive plaque dedicated to Mars Alator, found near Royston. Roman, unknown date. RIB218.

Censorius Cornelianus, Marcus, commander of the 1st cohort of Spaniards. Named on an altar found near Maryport. From Nimes. Roman, unknown date. RIB814.

Censwith, sister of king Cenwulf of Mercia and of Burghild, Cuthred and Ceolwulf. Early 9th century.

Centhryth, probably a son of king Caedwalla and Cynethryth, and brother of Inor. Late 7th century.

CENTWINE, king of the West Saxons 676-685, after Aescwine. Son of Cynegils and father of Bucge. He married a sister of queen Eormenberg.

Centwine, grandson of king Cenwalh of the West Saxons. Father of Cynereow. Early 8th century.

Centwine, a moneyer, at Wilton, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Cenwald, a priest. He was sent to Rome in 679 with a letter from archbishop Theodore to pope Agatho.

Cenwald, son of king Cuthred of Kent, and brother of Cynebert. Nephew of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Cenwald, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex and archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Cenwald, a monk, probably at Peterborough. He witnessed documents between 949 and 956.

Cenwald (Cynewold), bishop of Worcester 929-c957, after Wilferth. He went on diplomatic missions to Germany and Switzerland for king Athelstan.

CENWALH (Coenwalh), pagan king of the West Saxons 642-672, after his father Cynegils. He married a sister of king Penda of Mercia, but deserted her, and was driven by Penda into exile at the court of king Anna of the East Angles in c644. He was converted and restored to his kingdom. Brother of Cyneburg, Centwine and the hermit Aethelwine.

Cenwalh, bishop of London, after Edgar. Late 8th century.

Cenwold, a thegn of king Aethelwulf in Wilts. He held land at Stanton St.Bernard. Mid 9th century.

Cenwold, a priest at Horningsea. A kinsman of the reeve Wulfric. Mid 10th century.

Cenwold, a man of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. In c1012 he inherited a helmet and mail coat from Aelfwold.

Cenwold Rust, a surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Cenwulf, first abbot of Crowland in c716. He had been a monk at Evesham.

Cenwulf, a thegn. A witness to a Westminster charter of king Offa of Mercia in 785.

CENWULF, king of Mercia 796-821, after the brief reign of Egfrith. He ravaged Kent in 798, and took king Eadbert Praen of Kent captive, blinding him and cutting off his hands; he put his brother Cuthred on the Kentish throne. Brother of Burghild, Ceolwulf, Cuthred and Censwith. He married Aelfthryth, and probably Cynegyth, and was father of Cwenthryth, Burgenhild and Kenelm.

Cenwulf, an abbot. He was killed fighting the Danes at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Cenwulf, bishop of Dorchester on Thames in 909.

Cenwulf, a man of king Edgar in 961. He held land at Withiel Florey in Somerset.

Cenwulf (Kenulf), bishop of Winchester briefly in 1006, after Aelfheah became archbishop of Canterbury. He had been abbot of Peterborough in 992, after Aldwulf became archbishop of York, and had fortified the monastery in the style of a burh.

Cen... see also Coen...

Ceofa, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

CEOL (Ceolric, possibly Ceola), king of the West Saxons c591-c597, after he had driven out Ceawlin. Son of Cutha and brother of Ceolwulf. Probably father of Cynegils.

Ceola, a message carrier between archbishop Boniface and king Aethelbald of Mercia in c745.

Ceola, father of Wulfstan who was one of the leaders of the English at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Ceolbald, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ceolbald, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Ceolbald, a miles. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Ceolbert, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ceolbert, a dux. A witness to a Rochester charter of 801.

Ceolbert (Cheolberth), a thegn of king Cenwulf of Mercia. In 798, with Cildas and the priest Birinus, he was sent by Cenwulf with a letter to Pope Leo.

Ceolbert, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 894-902, after Alfred. He had been a deacon at Christchurch in c860.

Ceolbert, bishop of London 824-845, after Aethelnoth.

Ceolburh (Ceolburg), wife of ealdorman Aethelmund of the Hwicce and mother of Aethelric. She held land at Westbury-on-Trym in Glos. Late 8th century.

Ceolburh (Ceolburg), abbess of Berkeley. She had been married to Aethelmund and was the mother of Aethelric. She died in 805.

Ceolflaed, probably a daughter of king Offa of Mercia. She subscribed to a Glastonbury privilege in 798.

Ceolflaed, mother of Aethelweard of Water Perry in Oxon. Late 10th century.

Ceolfrith (St.), first abbot of Jarrow in 682, abbot of Monkwearmouth and Jarrow 688-716, after Benedict Biscop. A priest of noble parentage. He studied with Botwulf, and was himself a teacher of Bede. He travelled to Rome with Benedict Biscop. He died at Langres while on pilgrimage in 716.

Ceolfrith, abbot of Sture, or Ismere, in Glos. Son of ealdorman, later abbot, Cynebert. Late 8th century.

Ceolhard (Ciolhard), a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Offa and Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Ceolheah, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Ceolheard, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ceolheard, a witness to a Rochester charter of 789.

Ceolhelm, a priest from Dunwich. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Ceolhelm, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Ceolhelm, a lay witness at Worcester between c899 and 904.

Ceollach, bishop of the Middle Angles and Mercians, after Diuma. An Irish priest, he returned to Iona. Mid 7th century.

Ceollaf (Ciallaf), a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Ceolmaer, ealdorman of Somerset. He came to the aid of king Alfred in 878.

Ceolmaer, a landholder in Worcs between c1051 and 1066. He held a hide at Doddenham in Doddingtree Hundred.

Ceolmod (Ciolmod), a moneyer of king Alfred and archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Ceolmund, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ceolmund, bishop of Hereford in 789, after Esne.

Ceolmund, a thegn of sub-king Uhtred of the Hwicce in c777. He held land at Kemerton in Worcs. He was possibly later an ealdorman who witnessed documents at the synod of Chelsea in 801.

Ceolmund, a thegn of king Offa of Mercia. He travelled to the court of king Charles the Great in c801.

Ceolmund, an unidentified abbot from Selsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Ceolmund, a reeve, later an ealdorman or praefectus of king Aethelwulf of Wessex between 842 and 857. He held land at Rochester in Kent.

Ceolmund, a deacon at Sherborne in 864.

Ceolmund, an archdeacon. A witness to a Rochester charter of bishop Swithwulf in 889.

Ceolmund, ealdorman of Kent. He died in 897. .

Ceolmund, bishop of Rochester c901-c909.

Ceolnoth, abbot of Chertsey in 787.

Ceolnoth, archbishop of Canterbury 833-870, after the brief tenure of Feologild. Prior of Christchurch, Canterbury in c825.

Ceolnoth, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Ceolnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Cissbury and London. Late 10th century.

Ceolnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Chester and Maldon. Early 11th century.

Ceolred, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

CEOLRED, king of Mercia 709-716, after his cousin Cenred. Son of king Aethelred. He married Werburg.

Ceolred, abbot of Peterborough c806-c852, after Beonna.

Ceolred, bishop of Leicester 840-872, after Aldred.

Ceolred, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two hides at Bradon and Faddington.

Ceolred, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides at Shuttington and Baddesley.

Ceolric, a landholder at Tew in Oxon in c1005.

Ceolric, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held seven hides at Curry Mallet and Chipstable.

Ceolric see also Ceol

Ceolsige, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Ceolsige, Berks landholder. see Cholsey

Ceolstan, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ceolstan, a thegn of king Athelstan in Derbyshire. A witness of documents in 926.

Ceolstan, his son inherited land at Buttermere in Wilts from Wulfgar Leofa. Mid 10th century.

Ceolstan, husband of a slave at Chinnock in Somerset who was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Ceolstan, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide at Grafton in Kinwardstone Hundred.

Ceolswith, sister of abbot Hean of Abingdon, and of Cille. Cille may be a short form of Ceolswith. Late 7th century.

Ceolthryth, legatee of a mancus of gold, and some black tunics and veils, from Wynflaed in c995.

Ceolthryth, wife of king Wiglaf. see Cynethryth

Ceoluht, father of Cynewulf of Stoke Bishop in Glos. Mid 9th century.

Ceolwald, son of Cutha and father of Cenred. Grandfather of king Ine of Wessex. Mid 7th century.

Ceolwald, possibly a king in Mercia in 716.

Ceolwald, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Shotley in Samford Hundred.

Ceolweard, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in Mercia in 804.

Ceolweard, a thegn in Somerset in 959. He held land at Hamp.

Ceolweard, legatee of land at Wallingford in Berks from archbishop Aelfric in 1005.

Ceolwen, wife of Osmod. She bequeathed fifteen hides at Alton in Hants, inherited from her husband, to the church at Winchester in c900.

Ceolwig, a moneyer, at Dover, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Ceolwin, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide at Chippenham.

Ceolwine, a witness of documents at Worcester in c1050.

Ceolwulf, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ceolwulf, son of king Cynric of the West Saxons, and brother of Ceawlin and Cutha. Father of Cuthgils. Late 6th century.

CEOLWULF, king of West Saxons 597-611, after his brother Ceol. Son of Cutha, and possibly father of Cuthgils. He waged war on the South Saxons in 607.

CEOLWULF (St.), king of Northumbria 729-731, after Osric. He was briefly deposed but returned 731-737. Son of Cuthwine and brother of king Cenred. He became a monk at Lindisfarne in 737 and died in 762. Dedicatee of Bede’s Ecclesiastical History. ASC .BED.

Ceolwulf, bishop of Lindsey 765-796, after Ealdwulf. With archbishop Hygebert he translated the body of Alban in 793. He left Northumbria when king Aethelred I was murdered in 796.

CEOLWULF I, king of Mercia 821-823, after his brother Cenwulf, and the brief reign of Kenelm. Son of Cuthbert, and father of Aelfflaed. Brother of Cenwulf, Cuthred, Censwith and Burghild. He was deposed.

Ceolwulf, a sub-deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c835.

Ceolwulf, a thegn in Wessex in 868. He held land in Canterbury. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864. A kinsman of Eanmund.

CEOLWULF II, king of Mercia 874-880, after Burgred was driven out by the Danes. He was "a foolish thegn" placed on the throne by the victorious Danes.

Ceolwulf (Ciolwulf), a moneyer of king Alfred and of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Ceolwulf, bishop of London, after Ceolbert. Late 9th century.

Ceolwulf, bishop of Leicester in c905.

Ceolwulf, a priest of Folkestone. He was cured of paralysis by the relics of Dunstan. Probably late 10th century.

Ceolwyn, a young monk at Glastonbury. A pupil of Dunstan. Mid 10th century.

Ceolwyn, legatee of thirty pennyworth of gold in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Ceorl, ealdorman of Devon. He defeated the Danes at the battle of Wicganbeorg in 851.

Ceorl, a moneyer, at Bristol, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Ceorlus, an early king in Mercia. Reportedly son of Tinla and father of Penda. Early 7th century.

Ceorra, a deacon at Worcester in c802.

CERDIC, king of the West Saxons 519-534. A Saxon chieftain, he landed on the south coast with his son Cynric in 495.

Cerdic, an ealdorman or praefectus in the household of king Cynewulf of Wessex in 759.

Cered, a landholder at Marlcliff in Worcs. He married Werthryth. Mid 9th century.

Ceredig, fifth son of king Cunedda. Late 5th century.

Ceredig the fosterling, A furious champion, and warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Ceretic (Ceredog, Coroticus), a British chieftain, probably at Alt Clut (Dumbarton). Probably grandson of Quintilius Clemens. He butchered those baptised by Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Ceretic, interpreter for king Vortigern in his dealings with Hengest. Mid 5th century.

Ceretic, a king of the Britons, after Malgo. Late 6th century.

Ceretic, king of Elmet. He was driven out by king Edwin of Deira. Son of king Guallanc of Kyle. He died in 616.

Ceridwen, in legend the mother of Taliesin.

Cernunnos, an early Celtic horned god. Possibly the origin of Herne the Hunter.

Certif, king of Britain, after his cousin Conan. He lost his kingdom to the Saxons. Probably legend, 5th century.

Cesonius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found in Denbigh. Roman, unknown date. RIB439.

Cestius Teurnicus, Gaius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on tombstone fragments found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB494.

Cetel, ...cetel see Ketel, ...ketel

Cethewulf, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Cethliaf, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Cett (St.), a Mercian saint. He was buried in the monastery at Oundle. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Chad (Ceadda)(St.), bishop of York 665-668; bishop of Mercians at Lichfield 669-672. Brother of bishop Cedd and of Cynebil and Ceawlin. He had been abbot of Lastingham. Even in his old age he had to be persuaded to ride a horse to travel round his see. He retired to Lastingham, and died at Lichfield.

Chaleins of Clarence, in Arthurian legend: A duke.

Chalenges, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Chalurs, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Chambrelyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Chamell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Charnell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Chasi, father of Aelfwig. A holder of property in Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Chastellyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Chatellus, in Arthurian legend: Son of Chater. A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Chater, in Arthurian legend: Father of Chatellus.

Chaucer, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Chaundos, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Chein, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Cheldric, a legendary Saxon leader who arrived from Germany in 516. He was killled after he retreated to Thanet in 520. He may be the Cheldric killed in 542 at Camblan.

Cheldric, in legend, a leader of the British at the battle of the river Camblan in Cornwall in 542. Alternatively a Saxon leader who was killed there.

Chenapa, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Chene, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Chenistre (Knight), a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Herstanhaia, Maidencombe and Whitestone.

Chenius, son of Coil. son of Papo. A leading citizen: in legend he attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome. Early 6th century.

Cheolberth see Ceolbert

Cheping, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three virgates at Leigh and Sydenham.

Cherdic, a Saxon who came, with Octa and Ebusa, to help Vortigern. Late 5th century.

Cherin, son of Porrex. In legend king of Britain for 17 years. Father of Fulgenius, Edadus and Andragius. Early 4th century BC.

Chestelaine, in Arthurian legend: A ward of Gawaine, killed in battle.

Cheyne, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Chilman, ealdorman of Hants. He came to the aid of king Alfred in 878.

Chinmarchocus, (Chinmark), in Arthurian legend: Duke of Tréguier. A leader in the force of Arthur, killed in Gaul.

Chipping, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057. Father of Aelfwine.

Chipping of Worthy, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Chipping (Kyppingus), a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held six hides at Stratfield Mortimer in Berks. Father of Aethelweard.

Chipping, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Rushton in Broxton Hundred.

Chipping, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held five small estates amounting to five and a half virgates.

Chipping, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-two hides at Silchester, Preston Candover and Otterbourne in Hants, and four and a half hides on the Isle of Wight.

Chipping, a free man in Suffolk in 1066./ He held twelve acres at Gislingham in Hartismere Hundred.

Chitebaue, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Cholsey (Ceolsige), a landholder at Wallingford in Berks. Early 11th century.

Chresimus, a glass-maker. Named on a bottle found in Gwent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2419.101.

Chrestian, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Christina, daughter of the atheling Edward, and granddaughter of king Edmund Ironside. She became a nun at Ramsey in Hunts. Mid 11th century.

Chrysanthus, Roman vicarius in Britain. He became bishop of Constantinople. Late 4th century.

Chude, ealdorman of Wilts. see Huda

Ciaba, a clerk at St.Augustine's, Canterbury in 836. He held land at Scirdun.

Cial... see Ceol...

Cian, a British poet. Late 6th century.

Cian, father of Llifiau who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cibno, son of Gwengad. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cicereius Felix, Publius, subject of a curse inscribed on a leaden plate found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB 6.

Cicero, Quintus Tullius, brother of Roman statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero. He served under Caesar in Britain in 54 BC.

Cichus, a witness of documents in Kent between c838 and 845.

Cild, the scribe of the Leechbook. Probably early 10th century.

Cild, a moneyer, at Bedwyn, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Cildas (Fildas), a thegn of king Cenwulf of Mercia. In 798, with Ceolbert and the priest Birinus, he was sent by Cenwulf with a letter to Pope Leo.

Cille, sister of abbot Hean of Abingdon, and of Ceolswith. She held land at Bradfield and Ashdown in Berks. Cille may be a short form of Ceolswith. She died early 8th century.

Cille, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held two carucates at Scoreby in East Riding.

Cillin, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Cilm, a moneyer, at Newark, of kings Eadred and Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Cingetissa, named on an altar found near Leeds. Roman, unknown date. RIB630.

Cingetorix, a Gaulish chieftain in Kent. He fought against Caesar in 54 BC, under the leadership of Cassivellaunus.

Cintusmus, a coppersmith. Named on a bronze plate found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB194.

Cintusmus, a soldier of the 4th cohort of Gauls. Named on a tombstone found near Rotherham. Roman, unknown date. RIB619.

Cin... see Cyne...

Ciol… see Ceol…

Cipi Nicomachi, Publius, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Denbigh. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.16.

Cipi, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Cisi, with Cedde and Criswa, he was granted land at Farnham in Surrey by king Caedwalla of the West Saxons in c685, on which to build a monastery.

CISSA, king of the South Saxons. Son of king Aelle. He landed on the south coast with his father and his brothers Cymen and Wlencing in 477. Eponym of Chichester.

Cissa, a king of the South Saxons. He died in 590.

Cissa, a sub-king of the West Saxons, claimed as the father of king Ine of Wessex. He founded the monastery at Abingdon. Late 7th century.

Cissa, a pagan noble. He visited Guthlac, was converted, and became an anchorite at Crowland in 714.

Civilis, a stone-mason. Named on a shrine panel found near Malmesbury. Roman, unknown date. RIB99.

Civilis, named on a Samian fragment found at Great Chesters. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.138.

Civilis, named in graffiti found near Leicester. Probably early 3rd century. RIB2447.28.

Civilis, a silversmith. His work was found in Limerick. Probably 4th century. RIB2402.1.

Civilis, a Roman sent to Britain in c365 as vicarius to support Theodosius.

Clac, a moneyer, at Newark, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Clac of Warmington, landholder in Northants. Father of Cytel and Wulfnoth. Mid 10th century.

Clac of Fulbourn, a witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Clac of Castor, a surety for land at Wittering given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Clac of Barnwell, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Clac, son of Tuce. A landholder near Peterborough. Late 10th century.

Clac, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held four carucates at Candlesby, Kettleby and Hainton.

Cladus, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Claire, in Arthurian legend: Sister of Sagremore.

Clamadeu of the Isles, in Arthurian legend: An evil baron.

CLAPPA, king of Bernicia 561-562 (or 567-572), after his father Ida or his brother Adda.

Clare, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Clarell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Clarembald, a monk at Crowland who survived the Danish sack in 870. He is reputed to have died in 972 at the age of 168.

Clarenbold, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Haverhill.

Clariance, in Arthurian legend; King of Northumberland, a rebel against Arthur.

Clariance de la Forest Savage, in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Claris, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Companion of Laris.

Clarissant, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Lot of Lothian. Sister of Gawaine, Gaheris, Agravine and Gareth.

Clarrus of Cleremont, in Arthurian legend: A knight, latterly of Lancelot.

Classicianus, Gaius Julius Alpinus, Roman procurator succeeding Catus Decianus. He oversaw the rebuilding of London, and died there in 65. He married Julia Pocata Indiana.

Classicius Aprilis, Gaius, heir of Flavius Flavinus of the 6th legion. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB675.

Claudas, in Arthurian legend: A king in France. Father of Dorin and Claudine.

Claudia Celeia, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB504.

Claudia Crysis, named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. She died aged 90. Roman, unknown date. RIB263.

Claudia Martina, wife of the slave Anencletus. Named on an oolite base found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB21.

Claudia Turianilla, daughter of Vettia Mansueta. Named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1789.

Claudine, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Claudas.

Claudius, Roman emperor. He invaded Britain in 43, remaining in the country for 16 days only.

Claudius Triferna, Tiberius, Lead and silver-smith in Derby area in c75. RIB2404.7. m117.

Claudius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1813.

Claudius Apellinus, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c225. Named on a dedication slab found at High Rochester. RIB1281.

Claudius Augustanus, a centurion of the 3rd cohort. Named on a building stone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1811.

Claudius Catiotus, named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB250.

Claudius Claudianus, Tiberius, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Tungrians. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, c241. RIB1983.

Claudius Cleonicus, a centurion of the 4th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1648.

Claudius Cupitus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB344.

Claudius Decimus Cornelius Antonius, Tiberius, a prefect. Named on an altar to Mithras, found at Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1396.

Claudius Epaphroditus Claudianus, a tribune of the 1st cohort of Lingonians. Named on an altar base found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1075.

Claudius Hieronymianus, legate of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a dedication slab to Serapis, found at York. Probably late 2nd century. RIB658.

Claudius Justinus, Tiberius, prefect of the Cavalry Regiment Augusta in c188. Named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. RIB893.

Claudius Marcianus, a prefect. Named on a pedestal found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2071.

Claudius Menander, Marcus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians Named on a dedication slab found at Birdoswald. Roman, c219. RIB1914.

Claudius Paulinus, Tiberius, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c220. Named on a dedication slab found at High Rochester. RIB1280. m117.

Claudius Primus, Publius, a die-maker at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.28.

Claudius Primus, Tiberius, a freedman of Attius. Named on a silver votive plaque dedicated to Mars Toutatis, found near Royston. Roman, unknown date. RIB219.

Claudius Priscus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1972.

Claudius Quintianus, Tiberius, a beneficiarius of the governor. Named on an altar found at Binchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1031.

Claudius Senior, a centurion. Named on a trulla found near Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.40.

Claudius Severus, a legionary tribune. Named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Foster-father of Ylas. Roman, unknown date. RIB937.

Claudius Sollemnis, Tiberius, named on a marble fragment found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB145.

Claudius, Tiberius M., an oculist. Named on a jasper stamp found at Wroxeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.18. m117.

Claudius Tirintius, Tiberius, a trooper of a Thracian cohort. Named on a tombstone found at Wroxeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB284.

Claudius Xenephon, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in 223. Named on a dedication slab found at Chesters. RIB1467.

Cledaucus, in legend king of Britain for 15 years after Eliud. Early 3rd century BC.

Cledauk, in Arthurian legend: Father of Aedlein.

Clefaut, in Arthurian legend: A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Clegis, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Later a knight of Lancelot.

Clemens, son of Pudentinus. Donator of the site of a marble slab at Chichester, raised by Cogidubnus. Mid 1st century.

Clemens, a troop leader of the Cavalry Regiment of Vettonian Spaniards. Named on a tombstone found near Brecon. Roman, unknown date. RIB403.

Clemens, Quintilius, A Roman prefect placed in charge of the Damnonii on the Clyde. Probably grandfather of Ceretic. Late 4th century.

Clement, prior of Evesham. Son of the master goldsmith (or stone-mason) Godric. Mid 11th century.

Clement, abbot of Bath c959-c963.

Clement, a German cured of madness by the relics of Dunstan. Probably late 10th century.

Clementinus, a tile-maker at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.1.

Cleremond, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Clern, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Clether (St.), a hermit, possibly of the family of the Welsh king Brychan. He settled in the Inny valley in North Cornwall. Nothing is known of his date.

Clibert, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held two carucates at Ashton Hall.

Clibert, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held ten carucates at Bugthorpe, Marton and Flamborough.

Cligés, in Arthurian legend: Son of Alexander and Sordamor. Great-nephew of Arthur.

Climehen, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Clip, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Cliton, in Arthurian legend: A sister of Morgan le Fay.

Cloddrus, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Clodius Albinus, Governor of Britain see Albinus

Clodius Fronto, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Lingonians. Named on an altar found at Ilkley. Roman, unknown date. RIB635.

Clodius, Publius, an oculist. Named on green stone and clay stamps. Roman, unknown date and location. RIB2446.5.

Clofard, in legend a noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome. Early 6th century.

Clofig, a landholder in Warks in 1001. He held twenty-five mansae at Long Itchington and Arley.

Cloten, king of Cornwall. In legend father of king Dunvallo Molmutius of Britain. Mid 7th century BC.

Clotenus, in legend king of Britain for 12 years after Cledaucus. Early 3rd century BC.

Cluentius Habitus, Aulus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Batavians. Named on an altar to Mithras, found at Carrawburgh. Roman, c200. RIB1545.

Cluvius Valentius, Marcus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Fréjus. Roman, unknown date. RIB527.

Clydog, a king in Wales and brother of Hywel and Morgan. He submitted to the rule of king Edward the Elder after the death of Aethelflaed in 919, and witnessed documents for king Athelstan as a sub-king.

Cnapa (Cnath), a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Cnapa, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Cnebba, son of Icel. A claimed ancestor of king Penda and of the royal line of Mercia.

Cnebba, ealdorman of Kent. He was killed at the battle of Wibbandun in 568.

Cniahta, a guildsman in Canterbury in c860.

Cnit, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Late 10th century.

Cnut, a Danish king in York in c897.

Cnut, a Viking chief, son of Gorm the Old and Thyra. With his brother Harold he ravaged in Northumbria in late 9th century. He was killed while swimming, probably in the Humber estuary.

Cnut of Upton. He stood surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Cnut, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

CNUT (Canute, Knut), king of England 1016-1035, fighting against and then sharing for the first year with Edmund Ironside. King of Denmark 1018-1035. Son of king Swein Forkbeard and Sigrid and brother of Gytha, king Harald of Denmark and Estrith. He married first Aelfgifu of Northampton, and then Emma, widow of king Aethelred II, and was father of Swein, Harold and Harthacnut. He travelled to Rome in 1027.

Cnut, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Sandiacre in Morleyston Wapentake.

Cnut, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held four carucates at Spridlington, Cammeringham and Hackthorn.

Cnut, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate and a half at Misson in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Cnut, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Tuddenham in Lackford Hundred.

Cnut, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name, including Cnut son of Carl, held twenty-five estates amounting to one hundred and eleven carucates. Some estates may have belonged to Cnut son of king Harold.

Cnut, possibly a son of king Harold II and brother of Godwine, Magnus, Edmund, Ulf, Gunnhild and Gytha, and half-brother of Harold. Mid 11th century.

Cnut, son of Thurbrand Hold. A possible survivor of the massacre of his family by Waltheof. Mid 11th century.

Cobba, a moneyer, at Rochester, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Cobrova, named on a flask fragment found at Guilden Morden, Cambs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.141.

Cocca, named on a black burnished bowl fragment found at Cambridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.230.

Cocceia Irene, wife of Valerius Justus of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Probably 3rd century. RIB507.

Cocceius Firmus, Marcus, a centurion of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on an altar found near Dunbarton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2174.

Cocceius Nigrinus, Marcus, Roman Procurator in Britain in c212. Named on an altar dedicated to Brigantia, found by Hadrian’s Wall. RIB2066.

Cocceius Nonnus, Marcus, named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Roman, unknown date. RIB932.

Cocceius Regulus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1652.

Cocceius Verus, a tile-maker named on a tile found in Denbigh. Roman, probably 2nd century. RIB2491.88.

Cocidius (Codicius), a Celtic horned god of the hunt, equated with the Roman Mars. Worshipped in northen Britain.

Cocillus, an armourer. Named on a bronze shield boss found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2426.3.

Cocksfoot (Anfrith Ceocesfot), a Norman friend of king Edward. He was permitted to stay in England after the return of Godwine from exile 1052. He was killed in the battle between earl Siward and Macbeth in 1054.

Cocta, Caius, in Arthurian legend: A patrician in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Cocta, Metellus, in Arthurian legend: A Senator in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Codi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held ten carucates at Normanby by Spital, Thoresway and Willingham.

Coel, in legend, a 3rd century duke of Colchester, becoming a king of Britain for 13 years. He was the father of Helen, and thus grandfather of the emperor Constantine. He killed king Asclepiodotus.

Coel Hen, a king in the area south of Hadrians Wall. He married Stradawl. His daughter Gwawl married Cunedda. His name occurs as the district of Kyle, and in the legend of Old King Cole. Possibly father of Germanianus. Early 5th century.

Coen, a lay witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey in c685.

Coenburg, first wife of king Edwin of Northumbria. Daughter of king Creoda or sub-king Cearl of the Mercians, and mother of Osfrith and Eadfrith. Early 7th century.

Coenburg, a nun of Watton in Northumbria. Daughter of abbess Heriburg. She was miraculously cured by John of Beverley. Early 8th century.

Coenburg, sister of king Ine. see Cyneburg

Coenburg, an abbess. Recipient of a letter from Lul in c739. She may be the daughter of abbess Heriburg of Watton.

Coenburg see also Cyneburg

Coenferth, a priest in Worcester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Coengils, abbot of Glastonbury 729-743, after Egfrith.

Coenwald, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Coen... see also Cen...

Cof, son of Ceidio. Brother of Nudd and Gwenddolau. Late 6th century.

Cogidubnus, Tiberius Claudius, chieftain of the Atrebates, made a Roman senator. His palace was at Fishbourne in Sussex. Mid 1st century.

Coifi, chief pagan priest until 627. He was converted by Paulinus at the council of king Edwin of Northumbria. He then travelled the north destroying pagan idols.

Coil, in Arthurian legend: Father of Ceilus.

Coilus, son of king Marius, brought up in Rome. King of Britain for 11 years after his father. Father of Lucius. Mid 2nd century.

Coit, in Arthurian legend: Father of Kineus.

Cola, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Cola, a slave in Durham. He had sold himself to Geatflaed to obtain food, but was later freed. Late 10th century.

Cola, a king's high-reeve. He was the leader, with the reeve Eadsige, of the English army that was defeated at the battle of Pinhoe in 1001.

Cola, a landholder at Egmere in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Cola, father of Aethelmaer who witnessed documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Cola, a witness of documents at Worcester in c1052.

Cola, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held five and a half hides at Tywardreath and Cartuther.

Cola, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates at Soham in Wirksworth Wapentake.

Cola, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three and a half virgates at Collaton, Henscott and Lupridge.

Cola, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held eight hides at Coggeshall, Little Totham and Langford.

Cola, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held ten hides at Eastleach.

Cola, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Barlings in West Riding.

Cola, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Shelfanger in Diss Hundred.

Cola, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Nunney and Woodspring.

Cola, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held twenty-five hides at Thorncroft, Betchworth and Coombe.

Cola, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-two hides at Poynings, Jevington and Preston.

Cola, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides and three virgates at Sutton Veny and Amesbury.

Cola, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Honley in West Riding.

Colasunus, Bruccius, named on a bronze statuette dedicated to Mars, found by the Foss Dyke. Probably mid 2nd century. RIB274.

Colasunus, Caratius, named on a bronze statuette dedicated to Mars, found by the Foss Dyke. Probably mid 2nd century. RIB274.

Colben, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Lach Dennis and Goostrey.

Colbein, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Colbert, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at both Ludbrook and Manadon.

Colbert, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Upton, Wervin and Burwardsley.

Colbran, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Culm Davy in Hemyock Hundred.

Colbran, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held two hides at Creech in Hasler Hundred.

Colbran, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide at Walsgrave-on-Sowe.

Colbrand, a slave in Durham. He was given to Geatflaed by Cwaespatric, and was later freed. Late 10th century.

Colbrand, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Colbrand, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Colbrand, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Old Malton and Leavening.

Colbin, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Colcu, an abbot of Irish birth. A correspondent, and one time teacher, of Alcuin. Late 8th centruy.

Cole see Cola

Colenard, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Colewine, a landholder in Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Colgrevance de Gore, in Arthurian legend; A knight of the Round Table. He was killed by Lionel.

Colgrim, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Aethelred II and Cnut at Lincoln and York. Early 11th century.

Colgrim, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held five and a half bovates at Arleston and Barrow-upon-Trent.

Colgrim, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide and the manor at Througham in the New Forest.

Colgrim, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Noakes in Plegelgate Hundred.

Colgrim, a landholder at Grantham in Lincs in 1066.

Colgrim, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three bovates at Kilvington and Alverton.

Colgrim, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a virgate at Cannington.

Colgrim, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held ten carucates at Goodmanham, Easthorpe and Sutton upon Derwent.

Colgrin, a legendary leader of the Saxons who died at the battle of Mount Badon. Brother of Baldulf. Early 6th century.

Colinc, a moneyer, at Tamworth, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Coll, a Danish earl in Northumbria in 946.

Coll, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Winchester and York. Mid 11th century.

Collan, son of Eadred. Great-grandson of Hunred, guard of the body of Cuthbert during its seven year travels. Early 11th century.

Colle, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held six bovates at Youlgrave in High Peak Wapentake.

Collen (St.), a Cornish saint, probably of Welsh origin. Patron of Colan. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Collin, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Colling, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057. Probably a moneyer.

Colling, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Steel in Hodnet Hundred.

Colling, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three bovates at Hatton in Appletree Wapentake.

Colman, an abbot in Worcs, after 657.

Colman (St.), bishop of Lindisfarne 661-664, after Finan. He was the main advocate of the Irish discipline at the synod of Whitby in 664. He returned to Iona, then to Inishboffin, off the west coast of Ireland, where he died in c676.

Colman, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Colman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at London, Oxford and Wallingford. Early 11th century.

Colman, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Colman, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a hide at Sheffield in Reading Hundred.

Colman, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a virgate at Aston in Ixhill Hundred.

Colman, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three virgates and thirty-seven acres at Morrell Roding and Howe.

Colman, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Rowner in Titchfield Hundred.

Colman, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Milcombe in Bloxham Hundred.

Colman, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Intwood, Forncett and Crownthorpe.

Colman, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held twenty acres at Gislingham, Burgh and Wortham.

Colman, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a manor of five hides at Walton-on-the-Hill.

Colman Hunter, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a manor of a hide at Betchworth.

Coln, father of Edwin. A landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three carucates at Longstone and a church at Derby.

Colo, a miles. A witness to the Foundation charter of Westminster in 1066.

Colombe, in Arthurian legend: the lover of Lanceor. She killed herself when he was slain by Balin.

Colswein, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Colswein, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Colswein (Colswegen), a moneyer, at Hastings, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Colswein, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Whaddon and Melbourn.

Colswein, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two sulungs at Swanton in Bewsborough Hundred.

Colswein, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held half a hide at Horningsham in Heytesbury Hundred.

Colswein of Lincoln, a landholder in Lincs. One of the few Englishmen who retained large estates after 1066.

Colthegn, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Columba the Virgin (St.), a Cornish saint, possibly of Irish origin. Patron of St.Columb Major. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Columba (Columcille)(St.), founder and first abbot of Iona 565-597. A prince of the Ui Neill, he became a priest and monk with great influence over the Northumbrian church. He was an early observer of the Loch Ness monster. A Life of Columba, by Adamnan, is extant.

Columbanus (St.), a missionary monk from Bangor in the north of Ireland. He founded monasteries in Burgundy. Not an alternate spelling of Columba. He died in c615. m81

Colvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Colwin, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Stockleigh in Shebbear Hundred.

Cominius Familiaris, named on a grey handled jar fragment found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.231.

Comitianus, a suspect for the carrying off of Vilbia, named on a leaden curse found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB154.

Comitinus, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.21.

Commius, king of the Atrebates. An ally of Caesar in 55 BC. Probably father of Tincommius, Eppillus and possibly Commius.

Commius, possibly a son of Commius, ruling the Atrebates until c20 BC.

Comoere, bishop of Cornwall 959-963, after Daniel.

Compitalicius, owner of an iron axe found at Newstead. Probably late 1st century. RIB2428.4.

Comyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Conan (Cynan) Meriadoc, a leader of the British migrations to Armorica. Son of Eudaf Hen, and nephew of Octavius. 4th century.

Conan, cousin of Curan. King of Britain for 14 years after Curan. Legend, probably 5th century.

Conan, in Arthurian legend: A king. Grandfather of Merlin.

Conan, possibly Aurelius Caninus. In legend, a king of the Britons in the region of Gloucester, 575-578. Nephew of king Constantine.

Conan the Fearless, a legendary knight. Possibly 6th century.

Conan, bishop of Cornwall c926-937.

Concessa, wife of the deacon Calpurnius and mother of Saint Patrick. Daughter of Ocmis. Early 5th century.

Concessus, named on a grey jar fragment found at Saunderton, Bucks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.233.

Condedus (St.), a monk and hermit. An Anglo-Saxon exile in France. Late 7th century.

Condidan, a British king. Fighting alongside Farinmail and Conmail, he was killed by Cuthwine and Ceawlin at the battle of Dyrham in 577.

Condrausisius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on an inscription found in the Cumberland quarries. Roman, unknown date. RIB1005.

Condwiramurs, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Perceval, and queen of Brobarz.

Congaonius Candidus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1917.

Congar (Docwinni)(St.), a Welsh missionary in Somerset and Devon. Eponym of Congresbury. 6th century.

Congennicus, named on an altar dedicated to Brigantia, found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB1053.

Conmail, a British king. Fighting alongside Farinmail and Condidan, he was killed by Cuthwine and Ceawlin at the battle of Dyrham in 577.

Conomorus (Mark Cunomorus), king of Brittany and Cornwall. Father of Tristan. He died c560.

Considius Juncinus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2018.

Consortius, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.20.

Constans, youngest son of Constantine the Great. Ruler of the central part of the western empire. After his brother Constantine died, he came to Britain, in 343, to sort the problems out.

Constans, son of the usurping emperor Constantine. He became Caesar in Gaul in 409.

Constans, son of king Constantine of Britain, and brother of Ambrosius Aurelius and Uther Pendragon. In legend he was taken from the church at Winchester by Vortigern, after his father had been killed by Picts on the orders of Vortigern. He was assassinated by Gille Callaet, a Pict. Mid 5th century.

Constantine, Flavius Valerius, Roman emperor, raised by the army at York in 306. Son of Constantius Chlorus and Helen. Father of Constantine, Constans and Fausta. He died in 338.

Constantine, son of Constantine the Great. Caesar of the western empire and Britain 317-337.

Constantine III, a Roman soldier in Britain, elected emperor by the army because of his name, in 407. He was killed in 411. Father of the Caesar Constans.

Constantine, brother of king Aldroenus of Brittany. A king of Britain and father of Constans, Ambrosius Aurelius and Uther Pendragon. He was assassinated by Cadal, a Pict. Mid 5th century legend.

Constantine, king of Dumnonia in early 6th century. see also Custennin

Constantine (St.), king of Dumnonia, and martyr. Possibly the son of duke Cador of Cornwall and the father of Aurelius Conan: alternatively, son of Paternus. In legend, king of Britain 542-575, after Arthur.

Constantine, king of the Scots. He was defeated by king Ragnald I at the battle of Corbridge in 918. He accepted the rule of king Athelstan, possibly after a battle, in 926, but broke his treaty. He fought against Athelstan at the battle of Brunanburh in 937, but when his son was killed he fled the field.

Constantine, a Greek monk. He planted vineyards at Malmesbury. Possibly mid 11th century.

Constantine, appears in the remedy Against a Dwarf.

Constantine, one of the seven sleepers in a vision of king Edward the Confessor.

Constantius Chlorus, Roman Emperor. He died at York in 306. He married Helen, and was father of the emperor Constantine.

Constantius, second son of Constantine the Great. Ruler of the eastern provinces of the western empire. He died in 361.

Contigernus, son of Tigernus. A citizen buried on Lundy island. Probably 7th century.

Contius, named on a mortarium fragment found in Mid-Glamorgan. Roman, unknown date. RIB2497.6.

Copa, a soldier in the century of Urfius. Named on a tile found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.90.

Copman, a moneyer of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Copsi, steward or deputy to earl Tostig of Northumbria in 1065. He held twenty carucates at Danby and Coxwold. He later became, briefly, earl of Northumbria under king William I.

Coran Colbe (Curan Cocba), After the battle of Haeilesdune in 870, he decapitated king Edmund of East Anglia, who had been tied to a tree.

Corbet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Cordelia, daughter of king Leir, and sister of Goneril and Regan. In legend, she married king Aganippus of France. Queen of Britain for 12 years. She is possibly the Creiddyled of Celtic legend. Early 8th century BC.

Corellia Optata, daughter of Corellius Fortis. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB684.

Corellius Fortis, Quintus, named on a tombstone found at York. Father of Corellia Optata. Roman, unknown date. RIB684.

Corentin (St.), a Cornish hermit. Patron of Cury in the Lizard. He became a bishop in Brittany. His date is not known.

Corineus (Coryn), in legend a Greek in the army of Brutus and eponym of Cornwall. His daughter Guendolan was the first wife of king Locryn. c1000BC.

Corf, a moneyer, at London and Reading, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Corio, ruler of the southern Dobunni. Brother of Bodvoc. Early 1st century.

Cormac, king of Meath. Son of Art. His was the first recorded Irish invasion of Roman Britain. Mid 3rd century.

Cornelius Audax, a die-maker at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.10.

Cornelius Castus, named on an oolite slab found at Caerleon. Married to Julia Belismicus. Roman, unknown date. RIB317.

Cornelius Celer, prefect of the 4th cohort of Lingonians. Named on an altar found at Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1301.

Cornelius Peregrinus, Gaius, tribune of a cohort. Named on an altar found near Maryport. From Mauretania. Roman, unknown date. RIB812.

Cornelius, Publius, prefect of the 1st cohort of Spaniards. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB821.

Cornelius, Quintus, a trooper of the 9th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB254.

Cornelius, Quintus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB528.

Cornelius Severus, a centurion. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB535.

Cornelius Victor, a singularis consularis. Named on a tombstone found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1713.

Cornix, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Cornor, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Coroticus, British ruler. see Ceretic

Corsabrin, in Arthurian legend: A Saracen knight, killed by Palamides

Cospatric see Gospatric

Costelin, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held an estate at Birch in Archenfield Hundred.

Costentin, an early British chieftain, claimed to be a nephew of Arthur. Possibly late 5th century.

Costentyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Cosyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Cotta (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Breedon in Leics.

Cotta, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents in Mercian London between c693 and 704.

Coudrell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Courtheuse, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Coventina, a Celtic goddess of wells and springs. Her sacred spring was at Brocolitia on Hadrian’s Wall. She was also popular at Aquae Sulis (Bath).

Cradelment, in Arthurian legend; A king of Northgalis. A rebel against Arthur.

Cradoc, in Arthurian legend: Son of Catel. A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Crassus Frugi, Marcus, a military legate with Claudius in Britain in 43.

Crawa, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Stansfield in Risbridge Hundred.

Crawe, a kinswoman of Aethelflaed and Aelfflaed. She inherited land at Nedging and Waldingfield in Suffolk in c1000.

Crecy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Credan (St.), a Cornish saint. He founded the church of Sancreed. He accidentally killed his father, and became a hogherd as a penance. His date is not known.

Credan (St.), abbot of Evesham, after Aldmund. A witness of charters of king Offa of Mercia. Nothing is known of his life. Late 8th century.

Creoda, a sub-king in Wessex, probably a son of king Cerdic. Mid 6th century.

CREODA, a king in Mercia c585-c588, grandfather of king Penda. He was possibly father of Coenburg, the wife of king Edwin of Northumbria.

Crescens, an imaginifer. Named on a tombstone found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB769.

Crescens, owner of a bronze bowl found in Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.63.

Crescens, son of Antonius Stephanus and Eglecta. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB695.

Crescentinus, son of Vidaris. Named on a tombstone found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB785.

Creticus, named on a Samian fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.148.

Cretta, an early king of Lindsey.

Crida (St.), a widow of Irish origin. Patron of Creed in Cornwall. She came to Cornwall with missionaries. 7th century.

Cridous, king of Albany. In the force of Cassivellaunus in 55 BC.

Criell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Crimthann Mor, son of Fidach. High king of Ireland, he claimed authority over “Britain as far as the channel”. He died c483.

Crin, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Fremington in North Riding.

Crinan, a thegn in Northumbria. Father of Maldred. Early 11th century.

Crinan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Lincoln, Shrewsbury and York. Early 11th century.

Crispin, in legend, a carpenter who fled to Faversham in Kent.

Cristen, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Criswa, with Cedde and Cisi, he was granted land at Farnham in Surrey by king Caedwalla of the West Saxons in c685, on which to build a monastery.

Croc, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Crocus, a Germanic king. In command of a cohort of Alemanni serving in Britain in c306. A supporter of Constantine for the emperorship.

Crosselm, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Crotilo Germanus, named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Brother of Greca and Vindicianus. Roman, unknown date. RIB934.

Crotus, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1532.

Crotus, son of Vindex. An emeritus of the 4th cohort of Gauls. Named on a tombstone found near Rotherham. Married to Flavia Peregrina. Roman, unknown date. RIB620.

Crowan (St.), a Cornish saint of undetermined sex. A companion of Breage. Date is not known.

Crucan, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Cryda (Crida), son of Cuichelm and probably father of Aethelfrith. A West Saxon noble, who may have been a sub-king. He and his father died in 593.

Cuba, primicerius, or dean, at Canterbury in 798.

Cucullati, local deities in Britain, usually shown as small figures in cloaks and hoods.

Cuculus, a priest and monk in Northumbria in 801. A pupil of Alcuin; he may be his pupil Dodo, reported to have over enjoyed his wine.

Cuda (Cutha), an early king in Mercia. Son of Aelle and father of Tinla. 6th century.

Cudaman, an abbot, probably in Kent, in 805.

Cudda, abbot, probably of Lindisfarne. He gave a stone coffin to Cuthbert for his eventual use. A royal chamberlain, and possibly a teacher of the young Wilfrid. Late 7th century.

Cudel, earl of Northumbria see Eadwulf

Cudid, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Cudinc, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Cudrenus, a centurion of the 1st cohort of Frisiavonians. Named on a building stone found at Manchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB579.

Cuelinas, nephew of Androgeus. He killed his cousin Hirelgdas after a wrestling match in c54 BC.

Cuenburh, sister of king Ine. see Cyneburg

Cufa, a dean at Canterbury in 798, under archbishop Aethelred.

Cufa, an unidentified abbot from Winchester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Cufa, a thegn. A witness of documents in Hants in 901.

Cufure, a prior at Bodmin. He was a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael . Late 10th century.

Cuheran see Haveloc

Cuicheard, a deacon at Reculver in c1030.

Cuichelm, a West Saxon noble. He may have been a king and brother of Ceawlin. Father of Crida. He died in 593.

CUICHELM (Cwichelm), king of West Saxons 611-636, after Ceolwulf. Son or brother of Cynegils. Father of Cuthred. He sent Eumer to assassinate king Edwin of Northumbria in 625. He was baptised, and died, in 636.

Cuichelm, bishop of Rochester 676, after Putta. He resigned the see after only a short time, due to the lack of income it provided.

Cuimene Ailbe, abbot of Iona 657-669, after Suibhne.

Culein, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Culfre, a female signatory of a charter of 901 regranting land to the church of Mildburg at Much Wenlock.

Culhwch, in Arthurian legend: A cousin of Arthur. He married Olwen.

Culla, owner of a gold ring found at Bossington in Hants. Probably 9th century.

Cullinc, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Oxford and Stamford. Mid 11th century.

Cuma, abbot of Glastonbury 800-822, after Cynehelm. He is probably Muca.

Cumbra, ealdorman of Hants. He was loyal to king Sigebert of Wessex, but was killed by him in c757. He was avenged when the deposed Sigebert was killed by the swineherd Ansian.

Cumma, abbot of Abingdon between 726 and 737.

Cunda, a bishop, probably of Elmham or Dunwich, in 836.

Cundrie, in Arthurian legend: A damsel learned in star lore.

Cundrie, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Arthur’s sister Sangive.

Cunedagius, son of Henwinus and Regan. In legend, king of Southern Britain for 2 years. King of all Britain for 31 years. Mid 8th century BC.

Cunedda, king of the Votadini, north of the Tyne in c430. He moved to North Wales and drove out the Irish. He married Gwawl, daughter of Coel Hen. Father of Ceredig of Cardigan. Great-great-grandfather of Maelgwyn.

Cunedecanes, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.20.

Cunefrith, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Cuneglasus, a British, possibly Welsh, ruler. Mid 6th century.

Cunehelm, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Cunemund, a moneyer of king Aethelred II of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Cungar (Docwinni)(St.), founder of the monastery at Congresbury.

Cunicatus, named on a brown cooking pot fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.236.

Cunittus, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.20.

Cunly, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Cunna, a moneyer, at Chichester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Cunna, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Cunobarrus, maker of a lead casket found at Caistor. Roman, unknown date. RIB2416.4.

Cunobelinus (Cymbeline), son of Tenvantius. In legend, king of Britain for 22 years after his father. Father of Guiderius and Arviragus. Brother of Epaticcus and Beli. Late 1st century BC.

Cunobelinus, son of Tasciovanus. King of the Catuvellauni. Father of Togodumnus, Caratacus and Adminius. He died in c42.

Cunobelinus (Kynvelyn), a ruler north of the wall. A claimed descendant of Coel Hen. Probably 6th century.

Cunomorus (Cynfawr), father of Custennin and son of Tudwal. A Dumnonian leader. 6th century.

Cunomorus, king of Brittany. see Conomorus

Cunorix, an Irishman, either mercenary or high ranking visitor, buried at Wroxeter. Late 5th century.

Cunred see Cenred

Cunwulf, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Cunwulf, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Cupitus, named on a grey cooking pot fragment found at Basingstoke. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.142.

Cupitus, named on a Samian fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.152.

Cupping, a thegn in Hants in c1053.

Curan, son of Haveloc and Argentille. King of Britain for 3 years. Legend, probably 5th century. He was buried at Stonehenge.

Curan Cocba, a Viking. see Coran Colbe

Curatia Dinysia, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB562.

Curatus, owner of a pewter vessel found in Suffolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.3.

Curdic, a thegn of king Edgar. He held land at Exton in Hants. Mid 10th century.

Curecy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Curiatius Saturninus, Gaius, a centurion of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on an altar to Sulis Minerva, found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB146.

Curly, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Curmissus, a silversmith. His work was found in Coleraine. Probably 4th century. RIB2402.1.

Cursalem of Caistor (Curselaine), in Arthurian legend: A leading warrior in the army of Arthur. He was killed in Gaul. Early 6th century.

Curteis, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Curteneis (Carteneis), a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Curthose, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. Probably Robert, eldest son of duke William. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Curty, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Cus, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held ninety acres at Cransford in Plomesgate Hundred.

Cusa, aa abbot in Mercia in 736. A witness of documents of king Aethelbald.

Cusinius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1511.

Cuso, named on a Samian fragment found in Strathclyde. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.155.

Cussa, father of Wulfheard, a landholder at Inkberrow in Worcs. Late 8th century.

Custennin Gorneu (Constantine), son of Tudwal and father of Erbin. A king of Dumnonia in early 6th century. Probably the ‘Tyrant whelp of the filthy lioness of Dumnonia’ of Gildas.

Cutel, a moneyer, at Northampton or Southampton, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Cutha, son of Cynric, and brother of Ceolwulf and king Ceawlin of Wessex. Father of king Ceolwulf and king Ceol. He was killed at the battle of Fethanleag in 584.

Cutha, son of king Ceawlin of Wessex and grandfather of king Cenbert. Brother of Cuthwine and father of Ceadda. Early 7th century.

Cutha (Cuthwulf), son of Cuthwine and grandson of king Ceawlin of Wessex. Probably brother of Cynebald and father of Ceolwald. Early 7th century.

Cutha, father or grandfather of king Ceolwulf of Northumbria. Son or grandson of Leodwald. Late 7th century.

Cuthard, a signatory at Canterbury of charters of king Aethelbert of Kent. Early 7th century.

Cuthbald, brother of king Cynegils of Wessex. Mid 7th centruy.

Cuthbald, abbot of Peterborough in 675, after Seaxwulf.

Cuthbald, abbot of Oundle when bishop Wilfrid died there in 709.

Cuthbald, a priest at Worcester in 825.

Cuthbert (St.), bishop of Lindisfarne 685-687. A hermit on the island of Farne. He entered the monastery at Melrose, and became prior after Boisil. He was persuaded by king Egfrith of Northumbria to become a bishop. He predicted his own death and died on the island of Farne in 687. Miracles were attributed to him in his lifetime.

Cuthbert, a princeps or ealdorman of sub-king Oshere of the Hwicce between 693 and 706.

Cuthbert, a fellow deacon of Bede at Jarrow. Early 8th century.

Cuthbert, a landholder at Culm Davy in Devon in c756.

Cuthbert, archbishop of Canterbury 741-760, after Nothelm. He had been abbot of Lyminge, then bishop of Hereford in 735, after Wahlstod. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Cuthbert, abbot of Monkwearmouth and Jarrow in 764. As a pupil he had recorded the details of the death of Bede.

Cuthbert, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Cuthbert, son of Bassa and father of kings Cenwulf and Ceolwulf of Mercia, and of Cuthred and Burghild. He held land at Swineshead in Lincs. Late 8th century.

Cuthbert, an ealdorman or princeps in Mercia in c790.

Cuthbert, abbot of Malmesbury in 797, after Aethelheard.

Cuthbert, a priest of Lichfield. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Cuthbert, a priest at Canterbury in 806.

Cuthbert, a priest at Worcester in 825.

Cuthbert, a moneyer of king Redwulf of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Cuthbert, a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Cuthburg (Cuthburh)(St.), sister of Ingild, Cyneburg and king Ine of Wessex. She married king Aldfrith of Northumbria, but parted from him and became a nun at Barking. With her sister Cyneburg she founded the nunnery at Wimborne in c720. Mother of Osred, Osric and Offa. She died in c725.

Cuthflaed (St.), a local saint of Leominster in Herefordshhire. She was probably abbess. Her date is not known.

Cuthfrith, bishop of Lichfield 765-768, after Hemele.

Cuthgils, son of Ceolwulf, father of Cenferth and great-grandfather of king Aescwine of the West Saxons. Early 7th century.

Cuthgils, brother of king Cynegils of Wessex. Mid 7th century.

Cuthheard, a priest and praepositus at Worcester in 855.

Cuthheard, a moneyer of kings Eanred and Aethelred II of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Cuthheard, bishop of Lindisfarne 900-915, after Eardwulf.

Cuthhelm, a moneyer of king Aethelred I of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Cuthlac, abbot of Glastonbury in 802. Possibly Guthlac.

Cuthman (St.), a hermit. He migrated to Steyning in Sussex, pushing his mother in a hand-cart. Early 8th century.

Cuthred, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

CUTHRED, a king of the West Saxons 639-661. Son of Cuichelm.

CUTHRED, king of Wessex 740-756, after his brother Aethelheard. Probably father of Cynric. He defeated the Mercians at the battle of Beorhford in 752.

Cuthred, an unidentified abbot, a witness to the proceedings of the synod of Clovesho in c747.

Cuthred, a priest at Lindisfarne in c793. A correspondent of Alcuin.

Cuthred, an unidentified abbot in Hereford. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

CUTHRED, king of Kent c798-807. Brother of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Son of Cuthbert, and father of Cynebert and Cenwald. Brother of Cenwulf, Ceolwulf, Censwith and Burghild.

Cuthred, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia in 825. He probably witnessed documents at the synod of Chelsea in 801.

Cuthred, a dux in Hants in c871-c877. He held land at Easton. He married Wulfthryth.

Cuthred, a thegn in Berks in 948. He held land at Balking.

Cuthswith (Cuthsuida), abbess of Penitanham, probably Inkberrow in Worcs. In 693 she was given the land by sub-king Oshere of the Hwicce on which to build the minster.

Cuthwalh, son of king Cenwalh of the West Saxons. Father of Centwine. Late 7th century.

Cuthwine, son of king Ceawlin of Wessex. Brother of Cutha and father of Cuthwulf and Cynebald. He fought alongside Ceawlin at the battle of Dyrham in 577.

Cuthwine, son of Leodwold. He was father, but possibly grandfather, of king Ceolwulf of Northumbria. Late 7th century.

Cuthwine, bishop of Lichfield in c679, when the Mercian bishopric was divided.

Cuthwine, bishop of Dunwich c716-c731, after Heardred.

Cuthwine, a priest and pupil of Bede. He was the recipient of letter from Cuthbert on the death of Bede. Mid 8th century.

Cuthwulf, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Cuthwulf, a Saxon chieftain, probably a kinsman of king Ceawlin. He fought at the battle of Biedcanford in 571, and died later the same year.

Cuthwulf, grandson of king Ceawlin. seeCutha

Cuthwulf, abbot of Evesham in c750, after Tyldbrith. Probably a correspondent of Charlemagne.

Cuthwulf, an abbot. A witness of documents in Mercia in 824.

Cuthwulf, a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Ceolwulf II of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Cuthwulf, bishop of Hereford 840-852, after Eadwulf.

Cuthwulf, a thegn of queen Aethelswith of Mercia in 868. He held land at Lockinge in Berks.

Cuthwulf, bishop of Rochester in 868.

Cuthwulf, a thegn of king Alfred in Worcs. A kinsman of Cered. He held land at Cleeve Prior. Late 9th century.

Cuthwulf, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Gaunts Earthcott in Langley Hundred.

Cuthwulf, a landholder in 1066. He held nine hides at South Tidworth and Rowditch in Hants, and two hides at Wellow on the Isle of Wight.

Cuthwulf, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a hide at Tadwick in Bath Forum Hundred.

Cuthwulf, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held four hides at Selham.

Cuthwulf, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held eight and a half hides at Winterbourne, Shaw and Biddesden.

Cuthwulf see also Cutha

Cwaespatric, a landholder in Durham. He gave slaves to Geatflaed to be freed. Late 10th century.

Cwedgils, an early king of Lindsey.

Cwenburg (Quenburg), wife of sub-king Mildfrith of the Hwicce. Early 8th century.

Cwengyth, a nun at Wimborne in c729.

Cwenthryth (Quenthryth), abbess of Thanet in 824. Daughter of king Cenwulf of Mercia and Aelfthryth. In legend she arranged the murder by his tutor Aescbert of her brother Kenelm, who was briefly king of Mercia in 821. Sister also of Burgenhild.

CWICHELM, king of West Saxons. see Cuichelm

Cwicwine, a monk at a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne. A skilled worker in metal. Mid 8th century.

Cybi (Kebi)(St.), a Cornish saint. A travelling hermit and evangelist. Son of Gwen and nephew of Non. 6th century.

Cydda, an ealdorman or princeps in Mercia. He witnessed documents at the synod of Chelsea in 801.

Cydywal, son of Sywno. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. A leader of the Gwynedd contingent, he was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cyfeiliog (Cameleac), Welsh bishop of Archenfield. He was captured by the Viking earl Other in 915, and ransomed for £40 by king Edward the Elder.

Cyfwlch the Tall, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cyginc, father of abbot Cynefrith of Gelling. Mid 7th century.

Cykell, a Northumbrian noble. Father of Snaculf. Late 10th century.

Cyla, a priest at Clovesho in 716.

Cylbern, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Cylm, a moneyer, at Northampton, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Cyma, a thegn in Wessex between 854 and 871. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Cymbeline see Cunobelinus

CYMEN, king of the South Saxons. Son of king Aelle. He landed on the south coast with his father and his brothers Cissa and Wlencing in 477.

Cymmi, a witness of a charter of king Swefred of the Erast Saxons in 704.

Cynah, a lay witness at Worcester or Evesham in c899.

Cynan, British leader in Brittany. see Conan

Cynan, prince of Powys. Father of Selyf who was killed at the battle of Chester in 605.

Cynan, son of Iago. Reported to be the killer of Griffith ap Llewelyn, who carried his severed head to earl Harold in 1063.

Cynath, possibly abbot of Abingdon, late 9th century. (vch)

Cynath, a deacon at Worcester in c904.

Cynath I, abbot of Evesham c916-c925, after Cynelm.

Cynath II, abbot of Evesham, after Ebba. Mid 10th century.

Cynddylan, brother of Heledd. A prince of Powys at Wroxeter. He fought alongside Penda at the battle of Maserfelth in 642.

Cyndilig of Aeron, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cynebald, son of Cuthwine and grandson of king Ceawlin. Probably brother of Cutha. Mid 7th century.

Cynebald, a witness, from Selsey, to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Cynebert, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Cynebert, abbot of Redbridge, Hants in c680.

Cynebert, bishop of Lindsey 730-732, after Edgar.

Cynebert, a deacon. A messenger to and from archbishop Boniface in c748.

Cynebert, a thegn, a witness to the proceedings of the synod of Clovesho in c747.

Cynebert, a comes of king Aethelbald of Mercia. In 736 he was granted land at Ismere in Worcs for the construction of a monastery. He became abbot in c749. Father of abbot Ceolfrith.

Cynebert, bishop of Winchester 787-c801, after Dudd. He travelled to Rome with archbishop Aethelheard in 801.

Cynebert, son of king Cuthred of Kent, and brother of Cenwald. Nephew of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Cynebert, a dux or ealdorman. A witness of documents in Mercia between 822 and 845.

Cynebert, a miles. A witness to a Rochester charter of 850.

Cynebert, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 874-879, after Beadmund.

Cynebil, a priest, and brother of bishops Chad and Cedd. He completed the building of the monastery at Lastingham for Cedd in c639.

Cyneburg, daughter of king Cynegils of the West Saxons, and sister of Cenwalh, Centwine and Aethelwine the Hermit. She married king Oswald of Northumbria in c635 and was mother of Aethelwald.

Cyneburg (Cynethryth)(St.), daughter of king Penda of Mercia and Cyneswith, and sister of Peada, Wulfhere, Aethelred and Cyneswith. She married king Alchfrith of Deira. She became disgusted with wedlock and became a nun, possibly at Bardney or Castor. She died in c680.

Cyneburg (St.), first abbess of Gloucester c681. She was probably the sister of king Osric of the Hwicce. Possibly sister of her successor as abbess, Eadburg.

Cyneburg (Coenburg, Cuenburg)(St.), sister of Ingild, Cuthburg and king Ine of Wessex. With her sister Cuthburg she founded the nunnery at Wimborne in c720.

Cyneburg (St.), a Saxon princess and virgin saint. She fled to Gloucester and took service with a baker to avoid marriage, but was murdered by the baker's wife. Probably legend.

Cyneburg, a female signatory of charter of 901 regranting land to church of Mildburg at Much Wenlock.

Cyneferth, a landholder near Peterborough. In c983 he sold 46 acres to the abbey after its restoration.

Cyneferth, bishop of Rochester c909-c933, after Ceolmund.

Cynefrith, a physician present at the death of Aetheldreda in 679. He verified that her body was incorrupt when it was exhumed 11 years later.

Cynefrith, abbot of Gilling. Of noble parentage, he was the brother of abbot Ceolwulf of Monkwearmouth and Jarrow. Son of Cyginc. Late 7th century.

Cynefrith, bishop of Lichfield 840-845, after Hunbert.

Cynegar, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Washford Pyne in Witheridge Hundred.

CYNEGILS, king of West Saxons 611-641, after Ceolwulf. Son of king Ceol. In c635 he was converted by bishop Birinus. Father of Cenwalh, Centwine, Cyneburg, who married king Oswald of Northumbria, and of Aethelwine of Athelney. Brother of Cuichelm.

Cynegyth, wife of king Wihtred of Kent. Early 8th century.

Cynegyth, wife of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Cynegyth, wife of Ulf, port reeve and sheriff of Middlesex. Mid 11th century.

Cynehard, an archdeacon. A witness to a Kentish charter of king Egbert of Wessex in c830.

Cyneheah, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Cyneheah, a king's thegn. A witness of documents in Dorset and Kent between 844 and 855.

Cyneheard, a priest in 762, probably at St.Peter and St.Paul in Canterbury.

Cyneheard, West Saxon atheling. Son of Sigeric and brother of king Sigebert of Wessex. When banished he murdered king Cynewulf of Wessex while he was with his mistress at Meretun in 786, but was himself killed there in the fray.

Cyneheard, bishop of Winchester 756-789, after Hunfrith.

Cyneheard, rex Albanie. He attested the privilege of king Edgar for Glastonbury abbey in 971.

Cyneheath, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

Cynehelm, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Cynehelm, abbot of Glastonbury 797-800, after Beaduwulf.

Cynehelm, an ealdorman. He witnessed documents at the synod of Chelsea in 801.

Cynehelm, a witness to a Kentish charter of king Egbert of Wessex in c830.

Cynehild, aunt of archbishop Lul of Mainz. Early 8th century.

Cynehild, mother of Bertgyth. A teacher in the circle of Boniface in Thuringia. Mid 8th century.

Cynelaf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Cynelaf, a thegn in Wessex between 858 and 868. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Cynelm, abbot of Evesham between 899 and 907, after Wulfweard. A kinsman of bishop Werfrith of Worcester. He held land at Bengeworth in Worcs.

Cynelm, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester between 962 and 984. He held land at Upton-on-Severn and inherited an estate at Hindlip from Aelfhild.

Cynelufu, a legatee of untamed horses in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Cynemaer, a moneyer, at London, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Cynemund, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Cynemund, a monk and priest at Lindisfarne. He witnessed a miracle of Cuthbert in c687, and lived to tell the story to Bede.

Cynemund, a priest of Jarrow at the time of Bede in c730.

Cynemund, bishop of Hereford c886-c900, after Deorlaf.

Cynereow, great grandson of king Cenwalh of the West Saxons. Father of Bassa and great grandfather of kings Cenwulf and Ceolwulf of Mercia. Mid 8th century.

Cyneric (Kyneric), a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edgar in 960.

Cynerof, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Cynesi see Cynesige

Cynesige, a member of the community at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Cynesige, a moneyer, at Chichester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Cynesige, bishop of Lichfield in c946-c964, after Wulfgar. He was probably a suffragan in Berks c928-c946. He was a kinsman of Dunstan.

Cynesige, a clerk at Worcester between 962 and 969.

Cynesige, a priest. A witness of manumissions at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Cynesige of Lifton, a serf. He was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Cynesige, brother of the female owner of a mill at Bluntisham near Thorney abbey in Cambs in c972.

Cynesige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Dover and London. Late 10th century.

Cynesige, a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Cynesige the Short. a tenant of Edwin of Caddington. Mid 11th century.

Cynesige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Dover and Northampton. Mid 11th century.

Cynesige (Kynsige), archbishop of York 1050-1060, after Aelfric. A king's chaplain. With earl Tostig, he treated with king Malcolm of Scotland.

Cynesige, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Willsworthy in Stratton Hundred.

Cynestan, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Cynestan, a priest at Winchester in 871.

Cynestan, a landholder at Denford in Berks. He inherited from Wulfgar Leofa. Mid 10th century.

Cynestan, a clerk. A witness of manumissions in Devon in c970.

Cynestan, a clerk at Worcester between 962 and 983.

Cynestan, a bondman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Cynestan, a moneyer, at Dover, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Cynestan, a priest. A witness of manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Cynestan, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held two virgates at Appledore and Bicton.

Cynestan, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three and a half vitgates at Broadwoodwidger and Downicary.

Cyneswith, wife of king Penda of Mercia. Probably mother of Aethelred, Mercelin, Merewalh, Peada, Wulfhere, Cyneburg and Cyneswith. Mid 7th century.

Cyneswith, daughter of king Penda of Mercia and Cyneswith, and sister of Peada, Wulfhere, Aethelred and Cyneburg. She persuaded king Offa of East Anglia to abdicate and go to Rome. Mid 7th century.

Cyneswith, a kinswoman of bishop Werfrith of Worcester. She held land at Elmstone Hardwick in Glos in c900.

Cynethegn, a clerk at Worcester between 962 and 969.

Cynethegn, a landholder at Oddingley in Worcs in 963.

Cynethryth, daughter of king Penda. see Cyneburg

Cynethryth (Kenethryth), wife of king Caedwalla of the West Saxons. Late 7th century.

Cynethryth, an abbess present at the death of Wilfrid at Oundle in 709.

Cynethryth, wife of king Offa of Mercia. She was accused of inciting the murder of king Aethelbert of East Anglia in 793. She became an abbess, probably at Cookham in Berks.

Cynethryth (Ceolthryth), wife of king Wiglaf of Mercia. She died in 836 and was buried at Crowland alongside her son Wigmund and the recluse Aethelthryth.

Cynethryth, wife of ealdorman Aethelmod of Kent. She held land at Chart in c867.

Cynethryth, wife of Heorstan and mother of archbishop Dunstan. Early 10th century.

Cynewald, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Cynewaru, abbess of Repton in Notts in 835.

Cyneweald, a priest at Peterborough in 852.

Cyneweard, bishop of Wells 974-975. A monk at Glastonbury, he had been made abbot of Milton in 964 when king Edgar replaced the priests with monks.

Cyneweard, abbot of Malmesbury c985-c993, after Aethelweard.

Cyneweard of Pebworth, a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Cyneweard, a prominent thegn in Berks in c1045, with estates in Essex, Worcester, Warwick and Glamorgan.

Cynewig, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Cnut and Harold I at London and Lincoln. Mid 11th century.

Cynewig Chelle, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Glos in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Arlington and Saintbury.

Cynewine, abbot of Bardney in c833.

Cynewine, a moneyer, at Hastings, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Cynewise, queen of Mercia, (probably of king Penda). She held Egfrith, the future king of Northumbria, hostage in her household. Mid 7th century.

Cynewold, son of Cnebba, and great grandfather of king Penda of Mercia.

Cynewold, a moneyer, at London, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Cynewold, bishop of Worcester. see Cenwald 929-c957

Cynewulf, a West Saxon atheling. He was killed by king Ine of Wessex in 721.

Cynewulf, a Northumbrian high reeve. He was killed at the battle of Helathirnum by Aethelbald and Heardbert in 778.

Cynewulf, bishop of Lindisfarne 740-779, after Aethelwald. He was imprisoned at Bamburgh in c758 by king Eadbert of Northumbria for allowing the killing of the king's kinsman Offa. He retired, and died in 782.

CYNEWULF, king of Wessex 757-786, after driving out Sigebert. While he was with a mistress at Meretun, he was murdered by the atheling Cyneheard, brother of Sigebert.

Cynewulf, a poet, probably Northumbrian. His best known works are The Ascension and Juliana, found in the Exeter Book, and Elene. Probably early 9th century.

Cynewulf, a priest from Dunwich. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Cynewulf, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

Cynewulf, son of Ceoluht. A landholder at Stoke Bishop in Glos in 883.

Cynewulf, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Cynewulf, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Cynewulf, a thegn of archbishop Oswald of York in 977. He held land at Aston Magna in Glos.

Cynfan, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cynfarch (Kynvarch ), father of king Urien of Rheged and Enhinti, by Nefyn. Late 6th century.

Cynfawr, Dumnonian leader. see Cunomorus

Cynhafal, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cynon, son of Clydno of Eidyn. One of the three survivors of the Gododdin force at the battle of Catraeth in c588. He courted a daughter of king Urien of Rheged.

Cynrain of Aeron, a leader of the Gododdin. Possibly one of the three survivors of the Gododdin force at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cynred see Cenred

Cynri, a leader of the Gododdin. Possibly one of the three survivors of the Gododdin force at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

CYNRIC, king of the West Saxons 534-560. A Saxon chieftain, and son of Cerdic. He landed on the south coast with his father and became co-king of Wessex with him in 519.

Cynric, an ealdorman, probably in Hereford. Early 8th century.

Cynric, a West Saxon atheling, and probably the son of king Cuthred. He was killed in 748.

Cynric, a thegn in Somerset in c958. He held land at Camel and Lamyatt.

Cynric, a prominent thegn in Hunts in c1042.

Cynric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held eight carucates and a hundred acres at Middleton, Battisford and Occold.

Cynwal the Saint, in legend, one of few survivors of the battle of Camblan. Possibly c542.

Cynwal, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Cynwold, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held fourteen acres at Kembroke in Colneis Hundred.

Cynwy, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held two hides at Ash.

Cynwy, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Thorne in Stone Hundred.

Cyon, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Cyrred, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Cytel, a moneyer of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Cytel, son of Clac of Warmington. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Cytel, son of Rolf and brother of Thurferth. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Cytel, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Cytel, a surety for an estate at Stoke Canon in Devon that was made over to the minster at Exeter. Late 10th century.

Cytel, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Harold I and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

...cytel see ...ketel

Cytelbearn, a surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Dachelin, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide at Nyland in Gillingham Hundred.

Dachuna (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Bodmin in Cornwall.

Daegbert, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Daegbert, an abbot in Kent in 845.

Daegbert, a moneyer, at York, of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Daegheah, with Osbert, he stole the charter documents of the monastery of Cookham in Berks. He gave them to king Cynewulf of Wessex. Late 8th century.

Daeghelm, abbot of Bardney in c803.

Daeghelm, a priest in Lindsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Daeghrefn, in the poem Beowulf: Standard-bearer of the Franks. He was killed by Beowulf.

Daeging, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Marche in Rhiwset Hundred.

Daegmund, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Daegmund, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 883-886, after Etaus.

Daegniht, a moneyer, at Maldon, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Dagan, an Irish bishop, probably of Ennereilly. When he visited archbishop Laurence in England, he refused to eat in the same house as his host. Early 7th century.

Dagobert, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a carucate at Redwick in Brentry Hundred.

Dagobitus, father of Grata. Named on an oolite tombstone found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB22.

Dagonet, in Arthurian legend: Arthur’s fool, made a knight.

Dagvalda, a soldier of the 1st cohort of Pannonians. Named on a tombstone found near Great Chesters. Married to Pusinna. Roman, unknown date. RIB1667.

Dahfin, a moneyer, at York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Dalamare, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Dalan, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Dalelte, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Dalphin, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Damara, a Celtic goddess of fertility.

Damart, in Arthurian legend: A magician, killed by Betis.

Damas, in Arthurian legend: An evil knight. Brother of Ontzlake.

Damian, bishop of Rochester 661-c666, after Ithamar. A South Saxon.

Daminius, named on a quarry inscription found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1952.

Dammartin, Jean de, eloped with Blonde, the daughter of the earl of Oxford in the tale Blonde of Oxford.

Danain the Red, in Arthurian legend: Lord of Malehaut. He married Bloie.

Daname, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Nephew of Darras.

Dane, an early Danish king reputed to have ruled Britain in c500 BC.

Dane, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Glos in 1066. He held ten hides at Coberley in Rapsgate Hundred.

Dane, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six carucates at Ringstone, Barlings and Claxby.

Dane, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three bovates at High Marnham in Lythe Wapentake.

Dane, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held six hides at Corton in Heytesbury Hundred.

Danemund, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Whaddon in Armingford Hundred.

Daniel, in Arthurian legend: Bishop of Bangor.

Daniel, in Arthurian legend: A knight, brother of Dinadan.

Daniel, bishop of West Saxons and Isle of Wight 705-744, after Haeddi. A correspondent of Bede. He travelled to Rome in 721. He went blind, and died in 745.

Daniel, bishop of Cornwall c953-c959. He may have been a monk at Glastonbury.

Daniel, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Daniel, probably abbot of Chertsey in 1024.

Danius, son of Sisillius and brother of Kinarius. In legend king of Britain, for 10 years, after his brother. He was father of Morvidus by his mistress Tanguesteaia. Mid 6th century BC.

Dannicus, a trooper of the Cavalry Regiment Indiana. Named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB108.

Danstervile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Darcy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Dardan, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Dardanus, supposed founder of Britain. Father of Troias.

Darerca, sister of St.Patrick. Early 5th century. (Goscelin)

Darill, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Darras, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

David, in legend, archbishop of the City of the Legions in 507, after Dubricius. He was an uncle of Arthur.

David of Tintagel, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

David (St.), bishop of Menevia (St. David's). He was an early visitor to the monastery at Glastonbury, before going on to Wales. He died in c601.

David, a pious and erudite monk at Hexham. Early 8th century. (Bede)

Deal, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Dealge, a moneyer of kings Burgred and Ceolwulf II of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Dealinc, a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Dealla, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Cenwulf of Mercia and Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Dealwine, possibly abbot at Malmesbury. Teacher of the deacon Lul. Early 8th century.

Deccius, named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1805.

Decianus Catus, Roman procurator in Britain in 60. His rapacity prompted the revolt of Boudicca and the Iceni.

Decianus, Catellius, a Roman prefect placed in charge of the northern Votadini and the Lothians. Late 4th century.

Decibalus, named on a Samian fragment found near Chesters, Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.156.

Decimina, daughter of Decimius. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB692.

Decimius, named on a tombstone found at York. Father of Decimina. Roman, unknown date. RIB692.

Decimius, named on a bronze plaque found in Wilts. Roman, unknown date. RIB2432.3.

Decimius Rusticus, praetorian prefect in Britain, after Apollinaris. Early 4th century.

Decimus Malusius, named on a tombstone fragment found near Oxford. Roman, unknown date. RIB240.

Decius Saxa, a centurion of the 1st cohort of Dacians. Named on a building stone found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1918.

Decuma, named on a black-burnished dish fragment found at Caves Inn, Warks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.240.

Decuman (St.), a Welsh monk from Pembrokeshire, who settled at Dunster in Somerset. He was decapitated while at Prayer. Probably 6th century.

Deda, abbot of Partney. A correspendent of Bede. Early 8th century.

Dedol, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Bunbury, Tiverton and Budworth.

Degbert, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Deglaf, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Degrane Saunce Velany, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Dehfin, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Deibus, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Deiheah, a moneyer, probably at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Deigmund, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Deimund, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Deimund, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c850. He may have become an abbot.

Deincora, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held twelve bovates at Willingham-by-Stow in West Riding.

Deinolt, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Dela, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Delfel, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Delfinus, son of Rautio. Named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1620.

Demenec, a moneyer of kings Edmund, Eadric and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Demetrius of Tarsus, a Greek schoolmaster sent by Agricola to investigate the Scottish islands in c80.

Dena see Dane

Denebert, bishop of Worcester 799-822, after Heathured.

Denefrith, bishop of Sherborne 793-c796, after Aethelmod.

Denegils, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Denehard, an English missionary priest in the entourage of archbishop Boniface. Mid 7th century.

Deneheah, abbot of Reculver in 747.

Deneheah, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Denemund, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Denethryth, a kinswoman of bishop Esne of Sherborne in c890.

Denewald, a moneyer of kings Aethelred I of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Denewold, a priest or monk. In c745 he carried correspondence between the deacon Lul and his teacher Dealwine.

Denewulf, bishop of Winchester 878-908, after Ealfrith and Tunbert. An illiterate swineherd who was given the chance to prove his abilities. He died in 909.

Denisc the Dane, a surety for an estate at Stoke Canon in Devon that was made over to the minster at Exeter. Late 10th century.

Densibalus, named on storage jar fragments found at Wilderspool, Cheshire. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.242.

Denutae, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Deodatus, a Frankish monk in Kent in 788.

DEODRIC, king of Bernicia. see THEODERIC

Deor, a bard of the Heodeningas, succeeded in the poem the Lament of Deor by Hoerrenda.

Deorheah, a kinsman of bishop Esne of Sherborne, c890.

Deorhelm, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Deorhere, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Deorinc, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Deoring, a miles. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Deorlaf, a bishop in Mercia in 845. He may have become bishop of Hereford.

Deorlaf, bishop of Hereford c862-c886, after Mucel.

Deorlaf, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Deorman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London and Steyning. Mid 11th century.

Deorman of London, a landholder in Middlesex in 1066.

Deormod, cellarius, thegn, and later ealdorman, of kings Alfred and Edward the Elder between 879 and 909. He held land in Berks and Wilts. Probably father or brother of Deorswith.

Deormod, a witness of the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Deormod, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Athelstan in 938.

Deormund, a thegn of king Edward the Elder in Hants in 909.

Deornoth, a priest. A witness at Clovesho in 825.

Deornoth, a boor at Hatfield in Herts in c1050.

Deorsige, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Deorsige, a moneyer, at Hertford, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Deorswith, a landholder in Wilts in 901. Ealdorman Aethelwulf gave her the land at Wylye, that had been forfeited by ealdorman Wulfhere as a marriage gift. She was probably the sister or daughter of Deormod.

Deorswith, wife of Dudda, a boor in Herts in c1050.

Deorwald, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Probably Diarwald. Early 10th century.

Deorwig, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Deorwulf, bishop of London c860-c862.

Deorwulf, a miles. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Deorwulf, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Deorwulf, a moneyer, at Tamworth, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Deorwulf, a landholder at Appleton in Yorks. Mid 10th century.

Deothere, a son of king Ida of Bernicia. Late 6th century.

Derch, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Minshull and Batherton.

Derewine, a moneyer, at Thetford, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Derfel (St.), in Arthurian legend: A survivor of the battle of Camblan.

Dering, son of Sired. A landholder at Deal and Farningham in Kent in 1066. He was killed in the battle at Hastings.

Dering, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held three acres at Kulvertestuna in Colneis Hundred.

Dering, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held two hides at Chaldon.

Derman, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held five hides at Moreton Morrell.

Dermod, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Derstan, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Trimley in Colneis Hundred.

Deruvian (St.), with St. Phagan, credited with the foundation of Glastonbury abbey. Mid 2nd century.

Derwulf, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held forty acres at Aspall and Wetheringsett.

Desidienius Aemilianus, a prefect. Named on an altar found at Housesteads. Roman, c258. RIB1589.

Desimena, named on a gritted-ware cooking pot fragment found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.243.

Despenser, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Desticius Juba, Titus, Roman governor of Britain in c253. Named on a Commemorative tablet found at Caerleon. RIB334.

Deusdedit (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 655-664, after Honorius. He died of the plague.

Deva, the river Dee at Chester, personified as a pagan Celtic/British goddess.

Deynecourt, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Diadora, a priestess of Heracles of Tyre. Named on an altar found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1129.

Diana, in Arthurian legend: Goddess of the woods.

Diantus, named on a Samian dish found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, early 3rd century. RIB2501.307.

Diara, a thegn. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Diarmod, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Diarmund, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Diarwald, a moneyer of king Alfred and archbishop Plegmund of Canterbury. Late 9th century.

Diarweald, a sub-deacon. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Diarwulf (Diar), a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Dias, probably a ruler of part of the Catuvellauni. Abbreviated name on a coin. Early 1st century.

Diatus, named on a Samian fragment found at Rocester, Staffs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.157.

Dicul, a priest. With Foillan and Gobban, he was left in charge of his monastery by Fursey. Mid 7th century.

Dicul (St.), abbot of Bosham. An Irish monk. Late 7th century.

Didane, a king in Mercia. Father of Frideswide. He married Saefritha. Late 7th century.

Didius Gallus, Aulus, Roman governor of Britain 52-57, after Ostorius Scapula. He campaigned in the Welsh Marches and Brigantia.

Didius Provincialis, Marcus, a beneficiarius of the governor. Named on a pedestal found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1085.

Didius Severus, prefect of the 4th cohort of Lingonians. Named on an altar found at Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1302.

Diera, a landholder at Sture in Worcs. Son of Paddi. Late 8th century.

Diernoth, abbot of St.Augustine's. see Dryhtnoth

Diga, a moneyer of kings Aethelred I of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Diga, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 868.

Dignus, maker of a bone comb found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2441.6.

Digueillus, son of Capoir. In legend king of Britain for 3 years after his father. Father of Heli. Late 2nd century BC.

Dilion, a moneyer, at Hereford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Dillus, in Arthurian legend: An enemy of Arthur.

Dimheah, a comes. A witness to a Rochester charter of 738.

Dinabuc, in Arthurian legend: A giant who kidnapped Helena. He was killed by Arthur.

Dinabutius, in Arthurian legend: A boyhood playmate of Merlin. He was of royal blood.

Dinadan, in Arthurian legend; A knight and seneschal of Arthur. Brother of Breunor.

Dinan, a lord in Cornwall. He built a church for Ia. His date is not known.

Dinas, in Arthurian legend: Seneschal of king Mark. Latterly a knight of Lancelot.

Dinas, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Dinaunt, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Cornwall.

Dindrane (Agrestizia), in Arthurian legend: Sister of Perceval.

Dinoot, abbot of Bangor. see Donatus

Diola, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Diones, in Arthurian legend: Father of Nimue. Godson of Diana.

Dioneta, in Arthurian legend: A daughter of Gorlois and Ygerna.

Dionise, in Arthurian legend: An enchanted chatelaine, liberated by Gawaine.

Dionoth, a king in Cornwall. Father of St.Ursula. He collected 11,000 virgins for her to take to Armorica. Brother of Caradoc. 3rd to 5th century legend.

Dionysius Fortunatus, son of Aurelia Lupula. Named on a tombstone found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1250.

Dionysius, appears in the remedy Against a Dwarf.

Dionysius, one of the seven sleepers in a vision of king Edward the Confessor.

Diora, bishop of Rochester c772-c785, after Eardwulf.

Diora, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Diormod, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Baldred of Kent, Cenwulf of Mercia and Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Diorwulf, a priest. A witness to a Rochester charter of bishop Swithwulf in 889.

Diozsa, a landholder at Wittering in Sussex. Mid 8th century.

Dippon, in Arthurian legend: A leading citizen, who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Dirac, in Arthurian legend: Brother of Lac, and uncle of Erec.

Dirinc, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Dis, father figure of the Gauls, and subsequently of the Druids in Britain.

Diseta, named on Romano-Saxon pot fragments found at Chelmsford. Roman, late 4th century. RIB2503.244.

Diuma (St.), first bishop of the Mercians and Middle Angles in 656. An Irish priest who, with Adda, Betti and bishop Cedd, had converted the Middle Angles in c653.

Diviciacus, king of the Aedui in Gaul. He claimed sovereignty over “parts” of Britain in 60 BC.

Divixtus, son of Mettus. Named on a jug fragment found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.111.

Diwanius, bishop of Winchester. see Guerdon

Do, in Arthurian legend: Son of Ares. A forester of Uther Pendragon.

Docco of Congresbury, a British ecclesiastic and teacher. Son of a Dumnonian Cornovii. He died in old age, in c473.

Docilinus, named on a pewter dish found near Oxford. Probably late 4th century. RIB2417.34.

Docnius, a coppersmith. Roman, unknown date. RIB2403.6.

Docwinni, Welsh missionary, see Congar

Doda, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Doda, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two hides at Hartford in Eddisbury Hndred.

Doda, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held four estates amounting to a hide and three virgates.

Doda, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held nine estates amounting to seven hides. in Devon.

Doda, a priest and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate and three furlongs at Dotton in Budleigh Hundred.

Doda, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Kington, Edmundsham and Nyland.

Doda, a monk and landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held three virgates at Woolcombe in Tollerford Hundred.

Doda, landholders in Glos in 1066. Two men of this name each held a manor of about three hides at Quenington in Brihtwells Barrow Hundred.

Doda, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held half a hide at Bedicote in Fordingbridge Hundred.

Doda, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held four hides at Ellerdine, Besford and Moston.

Doda, a forester. A landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two virgates at Dulverton and Withypool in Williton Hundred.

Doda, a priest at Chichester in Sussex in 1066. He had three burgesses at Pevensey, and held two and a half hides at Exceat.

Doda, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide at Willington in Barcheston Hundred.

Doda, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Tockenham.

Doda, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held six hides at Sedgebarrow and Cutsdean in Oswaldslow. Father of Brihtric.

Dodd, father of Ulf, of Peterborough. Mid 10th century.

Dodda, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Dodda, a moneyer, at Exeter and Totnes, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Dodda, a nobilis. A witness to charters of King Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Dodda cild, a thegn. A witness of documents at Sherborne between 1042 and 1050.

Dodda, a thegn of bishop Aldred of Worcester in 1058. He held land at Bredons Norton in Worcs.

Doddo, a dux in Mercia. Founder of the monastery at Deerhurst, and with his brother Oddo, of the monastery at Tewkesbury in c715. Brother of Oddo and Almaric.

Doddo, a thegn or princeps, and possibly a kinsman of king Edward. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Dodesmere, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Dodinas le Savage (Dodinel), in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Son of Belinant.

Doding, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held half a hide at Waldridge in Ixhill Hundred.

Doding, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Little Easton and Tilty in Dunmow Hundred.

Doding, a landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held a virgate and a mill at Stepney.

Dodo, a landholder at Cutsdean in Glos. Mid 11th century.

Dodo, a priest and monk in Northumbria in 801. A pupil of Alcuin, reported to have over enjoyed his wine. He may be his pupil Cuculus.

Dofogan, a thegn. A witness of documents in Cornwall in c959.

Dogfail, eighth son of king Cunedda. Late 5th century.

Doibbene, a monk at Iona, and copyist of Adamnan's Life of Columba. He became abbot in 713.

Dola, son of Wine. A serf. He was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Doldamer (Doldarius, Doldanim), in Arthurian legend: King of Gotland. He submitted to Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Doleswif, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held half a hide at Loxhore in Shirwell Hundred.

Dolfin, a Northumbrian thegn. Father of Ulf who was reported killed on the orders of earl Tostig in 1065.

Dolfin, son of Gospatric and grandson of Maldred. Brother of Waltheof and Gospatric. Mid 11th century.

Dolfin, son of Thorfinn. His daughter married Gospatric, son of Arkil and Sigrida. Mid 11th century.

Dolfin, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two bovates at Tupton in Scarsdale Wapentake.

Dolfin, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Bradley and Aldfield.

Dolgbot, known only from a ring found in Essex. Roman, unknown date.

Dolobellus, a leader of the British opposition to Caesar in 54 BC.

Domence, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Domitius, named on Samian fragments found at Newstead and York. Roman, probably 2nd century. RIB2501.160-62.

Dometius Atticus, owner of nine bronze discs found at Newstead. Unknown date. RIB2427.4.

Dominica, in legend the sister of Indract. Late 7th century.

Domitia Saturnina, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB564.

Domitius Cosconianus, Titus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Batavians. Named on a dedication found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1534.

Domitius Epictetus, named on a frieze found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB1056.

Domitius Tertius, named on a wooden stilus tablet found at Carlisle. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2443.4.

Domitius Heron, Titus, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Gauls. Named on an altar found at Old Penrith. From Nicomedia. Roman, unknown date. RIB917.

Domitius Optatus, Quintus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Noricum. Roman, unknown date. RIB531.

Domitius Potentinus, prefect of the 2nd legion Augusta in c253. Named on a Commemorative tablet found at Caerleon. RIB334.

Domnall Brecc, king of Strathclyde, grandson of Aidan. He was killed by the British at the battle of Strathcarron in 643.

Domneva (Eormenberg, Eafe), daughter of Eormenred and Oslava, and granddaughter of king Eadbald of Kent. One of two daughters of the name Eormenberg. She married Merewalh, sub-king of the Magonsaete in Mercia. Mother of Mildburg, Mildthryth, Mildgyth, Mildburg and Merefin. She founded and became abbess of the monastery on the Isle of Thanet c670-c700.

Domnic, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Pusey in Ganfireld Hundred.

Donander, in Arthurian legend: Son of Po. A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Donatalis, named on an altar found at Carlisle. Father of Probus. Roman, unknown date. RIB953.

Donatus, named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB380.

Donatus, Antonius, A Roman prefect placed in charge of south-west Scotland. Late 4th century.

Donatus, son of Ceidio and brother of Samuel. Ruler in north Yorks. Late 6th century.

Donatus (Dinoot), abbot of Bangor in 603.

Donaut, in Arthurian legend: Son of Papo. A leading citizen, who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Donebat, in Arthurian legend: A childhood friend of Merlin. (a friend of Aurelianus in Nennius, though unnamed there).

Dorell, in Arthurian legend: A cousin of Arthur. He was given the dukedom of Boulogne during the expedition to Gaul.

Dorin, in Arthurian legend: Son of Claudas. He was killed by Lionel.

Dornar, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. A son of Pellinore and brother of Perceval and Lamorak.

Dorulf, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Dossenius Proculus, a centurion of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Probably late 1st century. RIB258.

Dot, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Beeston in Wixamtreee Hundred.

Dot, probably a priest. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held half a virgate at Soulbury in Cottesloe Hundred.

Dot, a man of Eddeva the Fair. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at Fordham in Staplow Hundred.

Dot, a landholder in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Shocklach, Calvintone and Mobberley in Cheshire, and a hide at Huyton and Tarbock in South Lancs.

Dot, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Chignall and Wickford.

Dot, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Rowton in Hodnet Hundred.

Dot, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held seventy acres at Pileberga and Swefling.

Dove, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides and fifteen acres at Great Easton and Toppesfield.

Dovet, a holder of property in Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Drabba of Milton. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963. Brother of Boia.

Draca, a moneyer, at Winchcombe, of king Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Draccius, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.32.

Drahmal, maker of a silver cross for the brothers Aethelmaer and Aethelwold. It was found near Brussels. Early 11th century.

Dregel, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Dregmo, a pious Northumbrian, and tenant of Hexham in c1035. He carried a message to the priest Alfred.

Dreng, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Dreng, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Hebden, Thorpe and Burnsall.

Driant, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Dropa, a moneyer, at Winchcombe, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Drudwas, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Tryffin of Denmark. A knight of Arthur.

Druidan, in Arthurian legend: A dwarf.

Drust (Drest), son of Erp. A Pictish king who won 100 battles, mostly against the British. Mid 5th century.

Drustanus, son of king Mark. see Tristan

Drutall, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Dryhthelm (St.), a Northumbrian who died at his home in Cunningham, then returned to life. He entered the monastery at Melrose where he told of his experience and described the pit at the mouth of Hell. He died in 693.

Dryhtlaf, a boor in Herts in c1050.

Dryhtnoth (Diernoth), abbot of St.Augustine's, Canterbury 844-863, after Wernoth.

Dryhtwald, a dux in Kent in 862. He held ten sulungs at Bromley.

Dryhtwald, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Dubinnsi, Irish bishop of Bangor. He played "Gospel Dice" at the court of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Dubitatus, named on a building stone found at Ebchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1114.

Dubnovellaunus see Dumnovellaunus

Dubnus, maker of a bronze ansate plaque found at Catterick. Roman, unknown date. RIB2433.4.

Dubricius (St.), a monk, and possibly bishop. In legend, archbishop of the City of Legions between 490 and 507. He became a hermit on the island of Bardsey.

Dubghall, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Sowerby in North Riding.

Dubslane, a Scots pilgrim. He sailed from Ireland to Cornwall with two fellow pilgrims, Machbethu and Maelinmum, in a home made hide coracle in 891. They travelled on to Wessex, then to Rome, en route to Jerusalem.

Duccius Rufinus, Lucius, standard-bearer of the 9th legion. Named on a tombstone found at York. From Vienne. Roman, unknown date. RIB673.

Ducrell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Duda, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Duda, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia and of the kings of Kent. Late 8th century.

Duda, a West Saxon ealdorman. He and ealdorman Hemele left the estate at Inkberrow to the church at Worcester. He died in battle against the Danes at Carhampton in 836.

Duda, a thegn in Wessex between 840 and 877. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864. He held land at Ashdown Park in Berks.

Dudd, an abbot in Devon between 739 and 744. A friend from his youth of Boniface, with whom he corresponded. He probably became resident in Rome.

Dudd, bishop of Winchester, after Egbald. Late 8th century.

Dudd, a priest from Selsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Dudda, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Dudda, an abbot. Probably a friend, from youth, of Boniface. A witness of documents at Crediton in c739.

Dudda, a thegn of king Offa of Mercia in 779. He held land at Salmonsbury in Glos.

Dudda, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in Mercia in 840.

Dudda, a moneyer of kings Aethelbert of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Dudda, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 855.

Dudda, two men of this name witnessed a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Dudda, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Dudda, a boor in Herts in c1050. He married Deorswith, and was father-in-law of Wulflaf.

Dudde, mother (probably) of the master mason Leofsige of Wormley in Herts. Mid 11th century.

Dudec, a witness to a Rochester charter of 860.

Dudecil, a moneyer of kings Burgred and Ceolwulf II of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Dudel, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Dudelet, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Dudeman, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Dudeman, a moneyer of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Dudeman, a priest at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Dudig, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Dudig, a thegn of king Alfred between 871 and 901. He held land at Chelworth in Wilts.

Dudinc, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Dudinc, a moneyer, at Huntingdon, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Dudinc, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London and Horndon. Mid 11th century.

Dudoc, bishop of Wells 1033-1060, after Merehwit. He was sent to the synod of Rheims by king Edward in 1049. He was known as Dudoc the Saxon.

Duduc, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Duduc, a witness to a Rochester charter of 823.

Duduc, a king's thegn. A witness of documents at Rochester in 855.

Dudwine, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Dufacan, a moneyer, at York, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Dufan of Munden, a slave of Aethelgifu in Herts. Late 10th century.

Dufnal, a sub-king in South Wales, probably of the Demetae. He submitted to king Edgar, after his naval expedition, at Chester in 973.

Dufnelm, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Duihno, named on an altar found at Chester-le-Street. Roman, unknown date. RIB1046.

Duket, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Dulapenne, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Dulcitius, a Roman dux sent to Britain with Civilis in c365, to support Theodosius.

Dulcius, Lucius, owner of a helmet found in London. Probably mid 1st century. RIB2425.2.

Dumnarth, a leader, possibly a king, in Dumnonia. Late 9th century.

Dumnovellaunus, a king of the Cantiaci in c30 BC.

Dumnovellaunus (Dubnovellaunus), son of Addedomarus. A king of the Trinovantes, c5 BC. He appeared at Rome in c8 AD as a suppliant to Augustus.

Dumnovellaunus, a magistrate of Volisios, leader of the Corieltavi in c40.

Dun, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Dun, a leech. Probably early 10th century.

Dunberd, a moneyer, at Ilchester and Langport, of kings Harthacnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Duncan I, king of Scotland 1034-1040. He besieged Durham in 1039, but was beaten off and the heads of his defeated foot soldiers were displayed on posts in the market place. He probably married Sibylla, daughter of earl Siward of Northumbria.

Duncild, a moneyer, at Guildford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Dungarth, the last king of Cornwall. He was drowned in 875.

Dunhere, an old ceorl who fought at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Dunmail, king of Cumberland or Strathclyde. In 946 two of his sons were blinded by king Edmund of Wessex, and his land given to king Malcolm I of Scotland.

Dunn, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Dunn, a priest and abbot in 732. A landholder at Lyminge in Kent. He may have become bishop.

Dunn, bishop of Rochester in 740, after Aldwulf. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Dunn (Dunun), a moneyer, at Canterbury or Rochester, of kings Baldred of Kent and Cenwulf of Merxia. Early 9th century.

Dunn, abbot of Lyminge in Kent in 833.

Dunn, a thegn of king Aethelwulf in 855. He held ten iugera at Rochester in Kent.

Dunn, a moneyer, at Rochester, of kings Egbert and Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Dunn, a moneyer of king Ceolwulf II of Mercia. Late 9th century.

Dunn, a moneyer, at York, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Dunn, a moneyer, at Leicester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Dunn, a slave of Mangod at Exeter in c1050. Hig, Dunn and their offspring were freed by Aelfgifu Gode for thirteen mancuses.

Dunn, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held five hides at Earley.

Dunn, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held six and a half hides at Newton St.Cyres, Nutwell and Dinnaton.

Dunn, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen hides at Brimpsfield, Stoke Gifford and Rockhampton.

Dunn, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Alrington.

Dunn, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-eight hides at Buckland Dinham, Elm and Taunton.

Dunn, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-five hides at Tytherton Kellaways and Elston.

Dunne, first abbess of the minster at Withington in Glos, founded on land given to Dunne by the sub-king Oshere. Mother of Bucge. Late 7th century.

Dunninc, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Dunninc, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Dunninc, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Chester and Hastings. Mid 11th century.

Dunning, a witness to manumissions at Exeter in c1050.

Dunning, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held seven hides at Grensby, Storeton and Sandbach.

Dunning, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held four and a half carucates at Pilsley, Middleton and Wadshelf.

Dunning, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three virgates at Donningstone in North Tawton Hundred.

Dunning, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held eight and a half hides at Alderton and Hatherop.

Dunning, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Southoe.

Dunning, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eight and a half bovates at East Chilwell and Grassthorpe.

Dunning, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Cotton, Hordley and Spoonley.

Dunning, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three small parcels of land at Hilderstone, Endon and Knighton.

Dunning, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Eckington and Birlingham.

Dunning, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Ecclesfield in West Riding.

Dunod, fourth son of king Cunedda. Late 5th century.

Dunstan, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Dunstan, a moneyer, at Totnes, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Dunstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter and Guildford. Late 10th century.

Dunstan (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 962-988, after Brihthelm. Abbot of Glastonbury in 940, after Aelfric. He was forced into exile in Ghent by king Eadwig in 956, but was recalled by king Edgar to be bishop of Worcester in 959, after Cenwald, then bishop of London 960-962, after Brihthelm. He was adviser to kings Edmund I, Eadred and Edgar. Probably brother of Wulfric of Chalbury.

Dunstan, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Dunstan, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Dunstan, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Dunstan, son of Saewine. A witness to manumissions at Exeter. Brother of Leofric. Mid 11th century.

Dunstan, a Northumbriam thegn and landholder. Son of Aethelnoth. With Gamelbeorn and Glonieorn he led the uprising against earl Tostig which led to his exile in 1065.

Dunstan, a priest at Bruton. Mid 11th century.

Dunstan, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates at Etwall and Hallam.

Dunstan, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held nine and a half bovates at Gedling in Thurgarton Wapentake.

Dunstan, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Donyatt in Abdick Hundred.

Dunstan, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held forty-one carucates at Morley, Tadcaster and Gomersal.

Dunun see Dunn

Dunvallo Molmutius, son of king Cloten of Cornwall. In legend king of Britain, for 40 years, after Porrex. He married Tonuuenna, and was father of Belinus and Brennius. Mid 7th century BC.

Dunwald, a thegn, possibly cup-bearer, of king Aethelbert II of Kent in 762. He held land in Canterbury.

Dunwale, in Arthurian legend: Son of Apries. A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Dunwalla, a witness to a Rochester charter of 747.

Dunwig, a moneyer, at Huntingdon, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Dupliter, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Durand, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Durand, a moneyer, at Worcester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Durand, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held property in Winchester and a hide at Sway in the New Forest.

Durand, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at Normanton-on-Trent.

Durand, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Aluredestuna, Helmingham and Battisford.

Duredent, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Durio, a German, named on an altar to the god Maponus, found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2063.

Durnore, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Durus, Quintus Laberius, a tribune killed during Caesar’s invasion of Britain in 54 BC.

Duti, a nephew of Hereward. Twin brother of Outi. Mid 11th century.

Dutigern (Outigern), a British leader who fought valiantly against the English. Late 6th century.

Duuan, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held six carucates at Cartmel.

Duunchad, abbot of Iona 707-716. Early 8th century.

Duvianus, papal legate sent to king Lucius, to baptise the Britons, in 161.

Dwywai, father of the poet Aneirin. Late 6th century.

Dycga, a priest in Hereford. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Dyddel, a witness of documents in Kent between c845 and c867.

Dyfnwal, king of Strathclyde in c500.

Dynechaie, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held twelve acres at Eye in Hartismere Hundred.

Dynna, father of abbess Leoba. He married Aebbe. A West Saxon noble. He died in c724.

Dynne (Thynne), a dux or ealdorman in Mercia between 805 and c821.

Dyrewine, a priest at Winchester in 902.

Dyrling, a landholder in Exeter. Father of Othere. Mid 11th century.

Dywel, in Arthurian legend: Brother of Geraint.

Eaba, a Mercian thegn. With Immin and Eadbert, he rebelled against king Oswy of Northumbria after the assassination of king Peada of Mercia in 657.

Eaba, abbot of Malmesbury in c730. (vch)

Eabba, a Mercian abbot. With Tibba he was sent by king Ceolred to invite bishop Wilfrid to Mercia. He was one of eight abbots and monks who were charged with controlling the disposal of the treasure of Wilfrid in 710.

Eabae, christian queen of Aethelwald, king of the South Saxons. Daughter of Eanfrith of the Hwicce. Late 7th century.

Ead... see also Ed...

Eada, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadbald, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

EADBALD (Aethelbald), king of Kent 616-640, after his father Aethelbert I. He married Emma, the second wife of his dead father. He suffered insane fits. A pagan, he was converted by archbishop Laurence. Brother of Aethelburg and father of Eorconbert, Eormenred and Eanswith.

Eadbald, great-grandson of king Penda of Mercia. Early 8th century.

Eadbald, an unidentified dux, a witness to the proceedings of the synod of Clovesho in c747.

Eadbald, an ealdorman in Mercia. Probably brother of ealdorman Brihtwold. Two ealdormen of this name subscribed to the report of the legates to pope Hadrian in 786.

Eadbald, bishop of London, after Cenwalh. He left Northumbria after the murder of king Aethelred I in 796.

Eadbald, abbot, probably of Evesham, in c800. (Chron Eve)

Eadbald, possibly a grandson of king Baldred of Kent. A landholder at Burmarsh in 844.

Eadbald, a bishop, probably of Lindsey, in 866.

Eadbald, a moneyer, at Bury St.Edmunds, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Eadbert, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadbert, father of Ocga. An ancestor of the royal house of Bernicia.

Eadbert, a Mercian ealdorman. With Immin and Eaba, he rebelled against king Oswy of Northumbria after the assassination of king Peada of Mercia in 657.

Eadbert, an abbot in Wessex in c685.

Eadbert, a lay witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey in c685, and the Battersea charter of Barking abbey in c693.

Eadbert (St.), bishop of Lindisfarne 688-698. He arranged the exhumation of the incorrupt body of Cuthbert, and was later buried in the tomb of Cuthbert.

Eadbert, an ealdorman. He was driven from Taunton by king Ine of Wessex. He was killed in the battle of Pencon in 721.

Eadbert, bishop of Selsey in 725, after Wilfrid. Had been abbot of Selsey in c700.

Eadbert, bishop of Dunwich. see Aldbert

Eadbert, a thegn. He and Earnwine were killed in 740.

EADBERT I, king of Kent 725-c748, after his father Wihtred, sharing rule with his brothers Aethelbert and Alric. Possibly father of Eardwulf.

EADBERT, king of Northumbria 738-758, after his cousin Ceolwulf. Son of Eata. He abdicated in favour of his son Oswulf and became a monk. Brother of archbishop Egbert of York and of Egred. He died in 768.

EADBERT II, possibly a king of Kent c762.

Eadbert, an abbot in Mercia in 774.

Eadbert, a moneyer, at London or Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Eadbert, bishop of Leicester 783-c785, after Totta.

Eadbert, bishop of London 767-789, after Wighed.

EADBERT Praen, in exile at the court of Charlemagne, then king of Kent 796-798. He was captured by king Cenwulf of Mercia, who had him blinded and had his hands cut off, because of the arrogance and deceit of his people.

Eadbert, an unidentified abbot from Hereford. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Eadbert, a priest of Leicester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Eadbert, a priest from Elmham. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Eadbert, a priest from Dunwich. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Eadbert, a priest from Selsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Eadbert, son of Edgar. A friend and executor of Aethelric of Stoke Bishop in 804.

Eadbert, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia between 781and 825.

Eadbert, an abbot. A witness of at the synod of Clovesho in 824.

Eadbert, a deacon at Halstock in Dorset between 841 and 854.

Eadbert, a moneyer of king Edmund of East Anglia. Mid 9th century.

Eadbert, bishop of Lichfield c869-c880, after Wulfsige.

Eadbert see also Aldbert

Eadbriht, a priest in Essex. He was the father of abbot Aelfwine of Ramsey. Mid 11th century.

Eadburg of Bicester (St.), a nun, and possibly abbess of Aylesbury. Reported to be a daughter of king Penda of Mercia. She died in c650.

Eadburg of Repton (Egburh, Aethelburg) (St.), abbess of Repton, and daughter of king Aldwulf of East Anglia. She sent a lead coffin and a linen shroud to Guthlac. She died in c700, was enshrined at Southwell in c1000.

Eadburg (Eadburt), abbess of Gloucester after Cyneburg, probably her kinswoman. She was said to be a wife of king Wulfhere of Mercia. Early 8th century.

Eadburg (St.), abbess of Thanet 716-751, probably after Mildthryth. A correspondent of Boniface, and teacher of Leofgyth.

Eadburg, daughter of king Offa of Mercia. The tyrannical wife of king Brihtric of Wessex, who she is reported to have poisoned in 802. She was exiled to Gaul where she became an abbess, but was removed for debauchery. Sister of Egfrith, abbess Aethelburg, Aelfflaed and Aethelswith.

Eadburg, an abbess. Possibly a daughter of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Eadburg, wife of ealdorman Aethelred Mucil. She was of the royal line of Mercia. Mother of Ealhswith, who married king Alfred. Mid 9th century.

Eadburg (Aethelburg)(St.), a daughter of king Edward the Elder of Wessex and Eadgifu. She became a nun and then possibly abbess of the nunnery at Nunnaminster founded by her grandmother Ealhswith. Sister of Edmund, Eadred and Eadgifu, and half-sister of Athelstan, Aelfweard, Edwin, Eadgifu, Ealhhild, Edith and Aelfgifu. She died in c960.

Eadburg, legatee of thirty pennyworth of gold in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Eadburt, abbess of Gloucester. see Eadburg

Eadelfstan, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Eadfered Flesaur, king of Northumbria see AETHELFRITH

Eadferth, a priest at Worcester in 872.

Eadferth, bishop of Lichfield c889-c900, after Wulfred.

Eadflaed, possibly daughter of king Edward the Elder and sister of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Eadflaed, a landholder in Berks and Glos. Her estate at South Cerney in Glos was usurped by ealdorman Aelfric of Mercia, but was returned to her by king Aethelred in 985. She died before 999, when the estate was given to the abbey at Abingdon.

Eadfrith, son of king Edwin of Northumbria by Coenburg, daughter of king Cearl of the Mercians. Brother of Osfrith and half-brother of Eanflaed and Uffrea. He was captured by king Penda of Mercia at the battle of Hatfield Chase, in Yorks, in 633, and was put to death in captivity.

Eadfrith, abbot of Leominster. He was a Northunbrian missionary priest. In 660 he converted sub-king Merewalh of the Magonsaete.

Eadfrith, son if Iddi. He held land at Bradfield and Streatley in Berks. He may have become ealdorman. Late 7th century.

Eadfrith, a princeps or ealdorman of king Aethelred of Mercia. Late 7th century.

Eadfrith (St.), bishop of Lindisfarne 698-721, after Eadbert. He was probably the producer of the Lindisfarne Gospels.

Eadfrith, a priest at a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne, probably trained in Ireland. A teacher of the poet Aethelwulf. Late 8th century.

Eadfrith, a dux in Mercia in c814.

Eadfrith, abbot of St.Albans, after Wulfnoth, in c930.

Eadgald, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Eadgifu, second (or third) wife of king Edward the Elder, in c919. Daughter of ealdorman Sigehelm of Kent, and probably mother of Edmund, Eadred, Eadgifu and Aethelburg. She lived until c966.

Eadgifu (Edgiva), one of at least nine daughters of king Edward the Elder. She married king Charles the Simple of France. Sister of Aelfweard, Edwin, Ealhhild, Edith, Aelfgifu, and half-sister of Athelstan, Edmund, Eadred, Eadgifu and Eadburg. Early 10th century.

Eadgifu (Edgiva, Edgitha), one of at least nine daughters of king Edward the Elder. She is reported to have married a duke near the Alps or king Louis of Aquitaine. Sister of Edmund, Eadred and Eadburg, and half-sister of Athelstan, Aelfweard, Edwin, Eadgifu, Ealhhild, Edith and Aelfgifu. Early 10th century.

Eadgifu, wife of the thegn Aelfsige of Uffington in Oxon. Mid 10th century.

Eadgifu, an abbess, probably of Exeter, in c969.

Eadgifu, abbess of Nunnaminster at Winchester c970-c990. She is described as king's daughter, though certainly not of king Edgar. Her details are uncertain, and she is sometimes connected with Exeter.

Eadgifu of Lewknor in Oxon, sister of Eadwold, daughter of Eadmaer and grand-daughter of Wynflaed. She was a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Eadgifu, a weaver of Eadgifu the grand-daughter of Wynflaed. Late 10th century.

Eadgifu, an abbess, probably of the nunnery at Winchester, in c990.

Eadgifu, wife of the thegn Brihtwold of Devon. They were commemorated at New Minster, Winchester. Late 10th century.

Eadgifu Swanneshals, a landholder at Thurgarton in Norfolk. Probably Eddeva the Fair. Early 11th century.

Eadgifu, sister of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. Early 11th century.

Eadgifu, mother of Godwine and Leofsunu. Her sons stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Eadgifu, sister of Godric of Bourne. She held land at Offham in Kent. Mid 11th century.

Eadgifu, abbess of Leominster. Her seduction by earl Swein in 1049 prompted his exile and the suppression of the abbey.

Eadgifu, wife of Brihtmaer of Gracechurch and mother of Eadmaer and Aethelwine. Mid 11th century.

Eadgifu (Eddeva), wife of Topi of Kirmington in Lincs, and mother of Ulf Fenisc. Mid 11th century.

Eadgifu see also Eddeva

Eadgild, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Eadgils, in the poem Beowulf: A Swedish prince. Son of Ohthere, and brother of Eannmund.

Eadgils, in the poem Widsith: a prince of the Myrgings. The lord of Widsith. 7th century.

Eadgils, a monk of Coldingham in Northumbria. He moved to the monastery at Jarrow when Coldingham burned down in 679.

Eadgils, a thegn of king Egbert in 802. He held land at Butleigh in Somerset.

Eadgyth, daughter of king Egbert. see Edith

Eadgyth see Edith, Eddeva, Eadgifu

Eadhaed, bishop of Lindsey 678-681, bishop of Ripon in 681. A priest and companion of bishop Chad.

Eadheah, a man of king Eadwig in 958. He held land at Ashford and Boehill in Devon.

Eadhelm, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadhelm, father of Egwald. An ancestor of the royal house of Bernicia.

Eadhelm, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Eadhelm, a thegn. A witness, in 898, to a Kentish charter of king Alfred.

Eadhelm, a slave in Winchester. In 924 he was freed by king Athelstan.

Eadhelm, a deacon. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Eadhelm, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 939-952, after Lulling. He was killed by the men of Thetford in Norfolk, and king Eadred ordered a great slaughter as vengeance for his death.

Eadhelm, a thegn in Kent in c970. Father of Eadred who stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Eadhelm, a moneyer, at London and Rochester, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Eadhelm, bishop of Selsey c953-980, after Alfred.

Eadhelm, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Eadhelm, a slave at Faccombe in Hants. He was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Eadhere, a priest of Lichfield. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Eadhild, daughter of king Edward the Elder, and sister of king Athelstan. A marriage was negotiated between Eadhild and duke Hugh of the Franks. Mid 10th century.

Eadhild, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held eight acres at Wantisden in Parham Hundred.

Eadhun, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Eadhun, bishop of Winchester 836-837, after Herefrith.

Eadhyse, a priest at Ripon in c800.

Eading, a landholder at Wilburton in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Eadiwu, wife of Saefugel of Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Eadlaf, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Eadlaf, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Eadlaf, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Eadlifu, wife of Oswulf, and sister-in-law of bishop Oswald of Worcester. Late 10th century.

Eadlith, a son of king Penda of Mercia. Late 7th century.

Eadlufu, a nun. She held land at Brightwalton in Berks in 939.

Eadlufu Thief, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a virgate at Villavin in Fremington Hundred.

Eadmaer, Eadmer, very common names. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadmaer, possibly abbot of Westminster in 922. (vch)

Eadmaer, a moneyer, at Northampton or Southampton, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Eadmaer, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 963. He held estates in Glos and Worcs.

Eadmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter and LIncoln. Late 10th century.

Eadmaer, a king's thegn. He and fifteen companions were murdered at Bourne in Kent by Aelfthryth the mother of his cousin Wulfbold. Late 10th century.

Eadmaer, son of Wynflaed and brother of Aethelflaed. Father of Eadwold and Eadgifu. He inherited land at Coleshill in Berks and Faccombe in Hants from his mother in c995.

Eadmaer, abbot of St.Albans in c1012.

Eadmaer, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Cnut in 1031.

Eadmaer, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Eadmaer of Burham, a thegn and landholder in Kent between c1020 and 1032.

Eadmaer, a moneyer, at Romney, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Eadmaer, son of Brihtmaer of Gracechurch and Eadgifu, and brother of Aethelwine. Mid 11th century.

Eadmaer, a witness to manumissions at Exeter in c1050. Father of Edwin.

Eadmaer, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1059.

Eadmer, a landholder at Ashton in Worcs. Late 10th century.

Eadmer, a monk. He helped bishop Aldhun of Lindisfarne to move the body of Cuthbert in 995. He had a vision instructing him to change the final destination to Durham.

Eadmer, a thegn of Holbrook. He claimed back his family's gifts of land from the monastery of Pega in c1042.

Eadmer, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Muchlarnick in Fawton Hundred.

Eadmer, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-eight estates amounting to nineteen hides.

Eadmer Ator (Atule), a prominent landholder in 1066. He held thirty-seven hides in Dorset, twenty-eight hides in Somerset, four hides in Devon, thirty hides in Bucks, nine hides in Middlesex, five hides in Herts and thirty hides in Bucks.

Eadmer, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Dunmow and Housham Hall.

Eadmer, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Duntisbourne, Haresfield, Hatherley and Sandhurst.

Eadmer, a thegn of king Harold. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held thirteen hides at Berkhamsted.

Eadmer, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held six hides at Hartwell, Alderton and Ravensthorpe.

Eadmer, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held four hides and three virgates at Forton, Calverhall and Kemberton.

Eadmer, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held two carucates at Thurston and Hemingstone.

Eadmer, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held eight hides at Tolworth and Wallington.

Eadmer, a priest at Chichester in Sussex in 1066. He held five hides at Herstmonceux, and had fifteen burgesses at Pevensey.

Eadmer, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two hides at Kennett in Selkley Hundred.

Eadmer, an English monk at Christ Church, Canterbury from c1066. He wrote his Historia Novorum in Anglia later in the century.

Eadmund see Edmund

Eadnoth, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadnoth, a moneyer, in East Anglia, of kings Beornwulf, Ludeca and Burgred of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Eadnoth, a landholder at Sodbury in Glos in c903. He had to purchase his lease when no one in his family was willing to take priestly orders.

Eadnoth, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Eadnoth, a landholder at Codanhlaw in Middlesex. Mid 10th century.

Eadnoth Senior, a priest at Westbury, then prior at Ramsey. Mid 10th century.

Eadnoth, a moneyer, at Southampton, of king Edgar. Late 10th century.

Eadnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bridport, Chichester, London, Rochester and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Eadnoth, bishop of Dorchester on Thames 1006-1016, after Aelfhelm. He had been abbot of Ramsey in Hunts 993-1006, and founded the monastery at Stow in Lincs. He was killed at the battle of Ashingdon in 1016. Brother of Godric and Aelfwen, grandson of Aelfhild, and a kinsman of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia.

Eadnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Hastings, Huntingdon, Romney and Sudbury. Early 11th century.

Eadnoth, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents in 1021.

Eadnoth, bishop of Crediton c1015-c1031. He travelled to Rome with his successor Lifing in 1031.

Eadnoth, a sacristan at Crowland in c1040.

Eadnoth, bishop of Dorchester on Thames 1034-1049, after Aethelric. He had been a monk at Ramsey.

Eadnoth, younger son of Godric. He held land at Oakley in Beds. Father of Aethelric, a monk at Ramsey. Mid 11th century.

Eadnoth, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held half a hide at Rosebenault in Stratton Hundred.

Eadnoth, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held nine hides at Little Oakley, Foulton and Tendring.

Eadnoth, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Down Ampney in Garsdon Hundred.

Eadnoth, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held two carucates at Raydon, Stutton and Plumgeard.

Eadnoth, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held three virgates at Iden in Goldspur Hundred.

Eadnoth (Ednoth, Alnoth), a staller. He held land in Berks, Devon, Dorset, Hants, Glos, Somerset and Wilts in 1066. Father of Harding. He died in battle against the sons of king Harold in 1068.

Eadred, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadred¸ a priest of Leicester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Eadred, an abbot, probably from Lindsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Eadred, a witness to a charter of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in c840.

Eadred, a landholder at Horton in Kent in c844.

Eadred, a dux. A witness to the privileges of Gloucester in 862.

Eadred, a kinsman of ealdorman Alfred of Surrey. He inherited land at Farley from Alfred in c871.

Eadred Lulisc, abbot of Carlisle. With bishop Eardwulf he took the body of Cuthbert from Lindisfarne when it was sacked in 875, and wandered with it for seven years. In 883 Cuthbert instructed him in a vision to purchase the slave Guthred and make him king.

Eadred, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Eadred, son of Ricsige. He killed ealdorman Eardwulf and took his wife. He took refuge at church of Cuthbert and was given land. He was killed at the battle of Corbridge in c905.

Eadred, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Eadred, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 917-920, after Tilbert.

Eadred, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 935-937, after Guthwulf.

Eadred, an abbot. A witness of documents in Worcester in 946.

EADRED, king of Wessex 946-955, after his brother Edmund. Son of king Edward the Elder and Eadgifu. Brother of Edmund, Eadgifu and Eadburg, and half-brother of Athelstan, Aelfweard, Edwin, Eadgifu, Ealhhild, Edith and Aelfgifu. He received the submission of Northumbria in 946, but they rebelled in 947; he ravaged the area again in 948. He suffered chronic ill-health. He remained unmarried.

Eadred, a moneyer, at London, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Eadred, son of Eadwulf and grandson of Hunred. He was unable to speak unless he was in the church of Cuthbert, where he was a skilled singer. Late 10th century.

Eadred, fourth son of king Aethelred II and his first wife Aelfgifu. He died in c1012, aged about nineteen. Brother of Athelstan, Egbert, Edmund, Eadwig. Edgar, Edith, Aelfgifu and Wulfhild, and half-brother of Edward, Alfred and Gode.

Eadred, abbot of Milton in Dorset c1002-c1016, after Aelfhun.

Eadred, son of the thegn Eadhelm. A surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Eadred, possibly lord of Allerdale in Cumbria. He was also possibly earl Aldred of Northumbria. Early 11th century.

Eadred, a thegn of archbishop Aethelnoth in Kent. He was granted land at Reculver in 1023.

Eadred, bishop of Lindisfarne in 1042, after Edmund. His tenure was brief, and he was soon struck down by divine vengeance, as he had purchased the see with money from the church treasures.

Eadred, a prepositus at the abbey at Bury St.Edmunds. Mid 11th century.

Eadred, a priest. He held the church and a hide at Sparsholt in Berks in 1066.

Eadred, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a virgate at Wallington in Odsey Hundred of Esgar the Staller.

Eadred, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two hides at Marston Magna and Plainsfield.

Eadred, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Tunstall in Bosmere Hundred.

Eadred, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held seven hides at Bishopstrow in Warminster Hundred.

Eadric, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadric, son of king Ida. see Ealdric

Eadric, a son of Eni, and brother of king Anna of the East Angles. Early 7th century. This may be Egric.

EADRIC, king of Kent 685-686, after his uncle Hlothere, having defeated him in battle with the help of the South Saxons. He issued a joint law code with Hlothere. Son of king Egbert and brother of Wihtred.

Eadric, second abbot of St.Albans, after Willegoda. Possibly a kinsman of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century. (DCB) (vch)

Eadric, a thegn of Aethelflaed, the Lady of the Mercians, in 916. He held land at Farnborough in Berks.

Eadric, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Eadric, a thegn in Staffs in 925. He held land at Whittington.

Eadric, a thegn of king Athelstan. A witness of documents at Winchester. Mid 10th century.

Eadric, a king's thegn in 940. He held land at Wotton-under-Edge in Glos and at Beeching Stoke in Wilts.

Eadric, a comes or ealdorman in South Mercia between 932 and 949. Fourth son of ealdorman Aethelfrith, and brother of Athelstan Half-King.

Eadric of Hoo, a witness of the will of Aelfhere of Fawkham in Kent in c955.

Eadric, a monk from London. He went to join abbot Aethelwold at Abingdon in c957.

Eadric, a thegn between 956 and 961. Brother of the thegn, later ealdorman, Aelfheah of Hants. He held estates in Berks, Hants and Surrey.

Eadric of Thorpe, brother of Grim. He stood surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Eadric, a reeve, probably at Calne in Wilts, in c971. He refused the bribe of the slave owner Flodoald. (Landfrith)

Eadric the Tall, a thegn in Essex in 975. He also held land at Newton and Hauxton in Cambs. Brother of Aelfwold.

Eadric the Red, one of the legales viri in Cambridge in c975.

Eadric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Cambridge, Chester, Exeter, Hereford, Ipswich, London, Taunton, Thetford, Wallingford and York. Late 10th century.

Eadric Pape, a thegn. A witness of the foundation charter of St.Neots. Late 10th century.

Eadric, a minor. A witness of documents at Winchester in c982.

Eadric the Small, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Eadric the Dane, a landholder at Kelling in Suffolk. Late 10th century.

Eadric, son of the thegn Aethelweard of Sittingbourne in Kent. Late 10th century.

Eadric, son of Aelfric and grandson of Aelfstan of Wouldham. A landholder in Kent. His widow married Leofsunu. Late 10th century.

Eadric, a thegn of ealdorman Aethelwine in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Eadric, son of ealdorman Aelfhere of Mercia and brother of abbot Edwin of Abingdon. Late 10th century.

Eadric, lessee of two hides near Rayne in Essex from Aethelric of Bocking. Late 10th century.

Eadric, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester betwen 966 and 991. A landholder at Alveston and Tiddington in Warks and in Glos and Worcs.

Eadric, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Eadric, a thegn who fought at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Eadric, with his brothers Eadwig and Ealdred he held land at Benson in Oxon in 996.

Eadric, a kinsman of king Aethelred II. He and 140 of his men attended queen Emma when she went into exile in Normandy in 1013.

Eadric, son of Wynflaed of Faccombe. He inherited a sword from the atheling Athelstan in c1015.

Eadric Streona, earl of Mercia 1007-1017. Son of Aethelric (Leofwine) and brother of Brihtric,Aelfric Goda, Aethelwine, Aethelweard and Aethelmaer; he married Edith daughter of king Aethelred. Known as the perfidious Eadric, he supported then betrayed, in turn, Aethelred, Edmund Ironside and Cnut; he is reported to have arranged the death of Edmund Ironside in 1016. In 1017 he was killed on the orders of king Cnut, and his body was ignominiously thrown over the city wall.

Eadric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Aylesbury, Canterbury, Langport and Lincoln. Early 11th century.

Eadric, a monk at St.Benet of Hulme. He became one of the first monks at Bury St.Edmunds in 1020.

Eadric, abbot of Malmesbury c1012-c1023, after Brihtwold.

Eadric, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Eadric, a steward of the household of king Harthacnut. In 1040, with archbishop Aelfric and earl Godwine, he was sent to dig up the body of king Harold I and to throw it into the river.

Eadric, moneyers of this name operated five mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Eadric, son of Ufic. A landholder at Mansell in Hereford in c1043. A kinsman of Leofflaed and Leofwine.

Eadric of Renridge, a witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Eadric, son of Aethelwine. Brother of Aethelric, and nephew of Edwin of Caddington. Mid 11th century.

Eadric, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eadric the Blind, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eadric Chuet, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eadric, abbot of Gloucester 1022-1058.

Eadric, a thegn. In 1059 he witnessed the charter granting Taynton in Oxon to St. Denis in Paris.

Eadric, a landholder in Yorks. Father of Godwine of Steeton in West Riding. Mid 11th century.

Eadric of Elham, a landholder between c1044 and 1066. He held fourteen sulungs at Elham and Ewell in Kent, thirty-five hides at Nachededorne and Fawler in Berks, and three hides in Cambs. Son of Aelfric. He gave an estate at Sparsholt in Berks to his son, a monk at Abingdon. Probably known as Eadric Pur.

Eadric, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Sutton in Wenslow Hundred.

Eadric the Bald, a landholder in Beds in 1066.

Eadric, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Maids Morton in Stotfold Hundred.

Eadric of Marlow, a landholder in Bucks in 1066.

Eadric, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-seven estates amounting to fourteen hides.

Eadric, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held eight hides at Kington and Mayne.

Eadric, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held three virgates at Pampisford in Chilford Hundred.

Eadric, a priest and landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Eadric, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Two men of this name held a hide and three virgates at Prenton, Broomhall and Tittenley.

Eadric, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three carucates at Etwall, Tissington and Barton Blount.

Eadric the Cripple, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Deneworthy in Axminster Hundred. Father of Edward.

Eadric, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides at Chisnall, Leigh and Creeksea.

Eadric of Easthorpe, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Derleigh and Easthorpe.

Eadric, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name, including Eadric brother of Godric, held twenty-seven hides at Rye, Badminton, Acton Turville, and Oldbury.

Eadric Lang, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held five hides at Hempsted in Dudstone Hundred.

Eadric, landholders in Hants and the Isle of Wight in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen estates amounting to fifty-four hides.

Eadric, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held eight hides at Elton, Staunton and Laysters.

Eadric, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Much Hadham and Wallington.

Eadric, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held four carucates at Osbaston in Guthlaxton Wapentake.

Eadric, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Eadric brother of Godric, held eleven estates amounting to eight carucates.

Eadric, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Staverton and Harlestone.

Eadric, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name, probably including Eadric of Laxfield, held twenty-five estates amounting to fifty-eight carucates.

Eadric of Laxfield, a prominent landholder in Norfolk and Suffolk between 1040 and 1066. He was outlawed, but on reconciliation with king Edward, his land was restored.

Eadric, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at Weston in Lythe Wapentake.

Eadric, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-nine estates amounting to ninety-six hides.

Eadric the Wild, a landholder in 1066. He held twenty-eight hides at Lydham and Loppington in Shropshire, three hides at Burrington in Hereford, and three hides at Stretton in Warks. Nephew of Eadric Streona, son of Aelfric Goda and father of Aelfwine and Aelfnoth. An intermittent rebel after 1066.

Eadric, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen estates amounting to forty-one hides.

Eadric Cild, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held ten hides at Compton Dando in Keynsham Hundred.

Eadric, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Rudge, Aston and Mucklestone.

Eadric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Eadric son of Ingold, held sixty-two carucates at Eye, Chiletuna and Flixton.

Eadric, a deacon and landholder in Suffolk. He held an estate at Cavendish in Babergh Hundred. He died in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Eadric Grim, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held six and a half carucates at Kettleburgh, Clopton and Carlton.

Eadric Spud, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Stansfield in Risbridge Hundred.

Eadric, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held two hides at Dorking.

Eadric, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Kitchenham and Rotherbridge.

Eadric, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Lillington, Binton and Sherborne.

Eadric, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held twelve estates amounting to thirty-four hides.

Eadric the Blind, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a virgate at Hartham in Chippenham Hundred.

Eadric, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held fourteen hides at Comberton and Eastham.

Eadric the Steersman, commander of the troops of bishop Wulfstan of Worcester in 1066. He held five hides at Hindlip in Oswaldslow.

Eadric, steersman of king Edwards ship. He held a carucate at Bradeston in Norfolk in 1066. He was later outlawed, and went in exile to Denmark.

Eadsige, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadsige, a member of the community at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Eadsige, a member of the community at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Eadsige, a clerk at the Old Minster at Winchester. He left for Winchcombe on the arrival of his kinsman bishop Aethelwold in 963, but later returned as a monk.

Eadsige of Charford, a serf. He was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Eadsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Dover, Chester, Colchester, , London, Rochester, Shrewsbury and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Eadsige, a reeve. Leader, with Kola, of the English army that was defeated at Pinhoe in 1001.

Eadsige, a thegn in Devon in 1005. He held a mansa at Seaton.

Eadsige, a king's chaplain. He held land at Folkestone in Kent. Early 11th century.

Eadsige, a scribe at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Eadsige, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Eadsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Exeter, Hastings and Shrewsbury. Early 11th century.

Eadsige Ware, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Eadsige, a priest. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Eadsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Dover and London. Mid 11th century.

Eadsige, father of Aelfgeat who was ambushed and killed in Wales in 1039.

Eadsige, archbishop of Canterbury 1038-1044 and 1048-1050, after Aethelnoth. Bishop of St.Martin's Canterbury 1035-1038. A chaplain of king Harold I. He travelled to Rome in 1040. He resigned due to infirmity but returned to Canterbury in 1048. He was earl of Kent during his archbishopric.

Eadsige Titmouse, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eadsige, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held five hides at Catmore in Compton Hundred.

Eadsige, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held four hides and a virgate at Litchfield and Worthy.

Eadsige, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held twenty acres at Barrington in Wetherley Hundred.

Eadsige, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Hornacott in Stratton Hundred.

Eadsige, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Yowlestone in Witheridge Hundred.

Eadsige, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide at Beauchamp Roding in Ongar Hundred.

Eadsige, a vice-comes in Hants between c1053 and 1066. He held estates at Tatchbury and Barton Stacey.

Eadsige, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Thorley in Braughing Hundred.

Eadsige, a burgess in Stamford in Lincs in 1066.

Eadstan, a deacon. A witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Eadstan, a moneyer, at Winchester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Eadstan, a member of the community at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Eadstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Wilton and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Eadstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter, Lympne and York. Late 10th century.

Eadstan, father of a bondman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Eadstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bath, Hereford and Shrewsbury. Early 11th century.

Eadstan, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Eadstan Scodhe, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eadstan, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held two hides at Tyringham in Bunsty Hundred.

Eadstan, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held a hide at Hannington in Hants, and a manor at Bonchurch on the Isle of Wight.

Eadstan, a burgess in Norwich in 1066. He held thirty acres and two churches in the town.

Eadstan, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held sixteen acres at Matlask in Erpingham Hundred.

Eadstan, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held half a hide at Weedon in Gravesend Hundred.

Eadstan, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Otterhampton and Radlet.

Eadstan see also Athelstan

Eadswith, wife of Hildmaer, a gesith of king Egfrith of Northumbria. She was cured of madness by Cuthbert. Late 7th century.

Eadui Basan, scribe. see Eadwig Basan

Eadulf see Eadwulf

Eadwacer, the lover who is compared to the cowardly husband in the early poem Wulf and Eadwacer.

Eadwacer, a monk at Ramsey. He was cured of a cancer by drinking from the cup of St. Oswald. Late 10th century.

Eadwacer, a moneyer, at Cambridge and Norwich, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Eadwacer, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eadwald, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadwald, abbot of Muchelney in Somerset in 761.

EADWALD, a king in East Anglia in c796.

Eadwald, a thegn in Kent. Son of Oshere and a kinsman of Ealhberg of Brabourne. He held land at Willesborough, Brabourne and Chart in Kent in c850.

Eadwald, a priest at Peterborough in 852.

Eadwald, a thegn. A witness, in 898, to a Kentish charter of king Alfred.

Eadwald, father of Eadwulf. A landholder in Kent. Mid 9th century.

Eadwald, a moneyer of king Edmund of East Anglia. Mid 9th century.

Eadwald, archbishop of York in 971. He resigned after a very brief tenure. (Possibly Aethelwold}.

Eadwald, a thegn in Warks in 958. He held three hides at Coundon.

Eadwald, a scribe. Author of acrostic verses added to a copy of the Vita St. Guthlac. Probably 10th century.

Eadwald see also Eadwold

Eadwig, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadwig, a thegn in Northants in 956. He held land at Braunston.

EADWIG, king of Wessex 955-959, after his uncle Eadred. Son of king Edmund and Aelfgifu and brother of Edgar. Known as Pankalus, his reputation was as a licentious youth. He married Aelfgifu.

Eadwig, a surety for an estate at Stoke Canon in Devon that was made over to the minster at Exeter. Late 10th century.

Eadwig Boga, a surety for an estate at Stoke Canon in Devon that was made over to the minster at Exeter. Late 10th century.

Eadwig, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Hertford, London, Oxford and Thetford. Early 11th century.

Eadwig, a thegn of his kinsman archbishop Oswald of York between 979 and 989. He married Wulfgifu. He held land in Glos and Worcs.

Eadwig Basan (Eadui Basan), a scribe at Christchurch Canterbury. Much of his work has been identified. Late 10th century.

Eadwig, a landholder at Benson in Oxon, with his brothers Eadric and Ealdred, in 996.

Eadwig, brother of Aefic who had been killed by ealdorman Leofsige in 1002. He was killed at the battle of Ringmere in 1010.

Eadwig, fifth son of king Aethelred II and Eadgifu. He was exiled by Cnut on the advice of Edric Streona in 1017. Later the same year Cnut had him killed. Brother of Athelstan, Egbert, Edmund, Eadred. Edgar, Edith, Aelfgifu and Wulfhild, and half-brother of Edward, Alfred and Gode.

Eadwig, known as the king of the ceorls. He and the atheling Eadwig were exiled by king Cnut in 1017. He made his peace, but was exiled again in 1020.

Eadwig, a kinsman of Aethelwig of Feckanham. He was a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Eadwig, moneyers of this name operated six mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Eadwig, son of Beornheah. A slave of Hunewine, in Devon. He freed himself and his family in c1045.

Eadwig, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eadwig, a thegn or princeps. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Eadwig, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at Eversden of the abbot of Ely.

Eadwig, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held ten estates amounting to four hides.

Eadwig, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held ten estates amounting to four and a half hides.

Eadwig, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held half a hide at Stanton St.Gabriel in Whitchurch Hundred.

Eadwig, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held ten acres at Helions Bumpstead in Freshwell Hundred.

Eadwig, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held seventeen hides at Barrington, Shipton and Wormington.

Eadwig, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held three and a half hides at Sudberie and Througham.

Eadwig, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen hides at Bacton, Harewood and Webton.

Eadwig cild, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held twenty-five hides at Butterley, Weobley and Letton.

Eadwig, a priest. A landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a church and three iugera at Palstre Court in Oxney Hundred.

Eadwig, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held twelve bovates at East Markham and Boughton.

Eadwig, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held six hides at Waterdine and Haughton.

Eadwig, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Stoke sub Hamdon and Dunkerton.

Eadwig, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Raydon and a house in Ipswich.

Eadwig, landholders in Worcs in 1066. Men of this name held three and a half hides at Hanley, Orleton and Worsley.

Eadwine, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Eadwine, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Eadwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Cambridge, Colchester, Exeter, London, Norwich, Rochester, Stamford, Tamworth, Thetford, Winchester and York. Late 10th century.

Eadwine see also Edwin

Eadwold, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadwold (St.), a hermit at Cerne in Dorset. Brother of king Edmund of East Anglia. Mid 9th century.

Eadwold, a king's thegn. Son of Acca. He was killed fighting the Danes at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Eadwold, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Eadwold, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Eadwig in 957.

Eadwold, a landholder at Chaldon. He forfeited his land for public larceny. Mid 10th century.

Eadwold, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Canterbury, Maldon, London and Thetford. Late 10th century.

Eadwold, brother of Eadgifu, son of Eadmaer and grand-son of Wynflaed. He was a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Eadwold, son of Leofwaru. He fought at the battle of Maldon in 991. He inherited land at Purleigh in Essex from his uncle Leofwine of Kelvedon. Brother of Oswald.

Eadwold, a kinsman of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. He inherited twenty mancuses of gold and a horse from Aelfwold in c1012.

Eadwold, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Eadwold, a priest. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Eadwold, a priest, probably at Bury St. Edmunds. He witnessed documents between 1033 and 1045.

Eadwold, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Exeter and London. Mid 11th century.

Eadwold, a reeve of king Edward. A landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Chadwell in Barstable Hundred.

Eadwold, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides and thirty acres at Alresford and Totham.

Eadwold, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held four and a half carucates at Martlesham and Otley.

Eadwold see also Eadwald

Eadwulf, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eadwulf (Adulf)(St.), son of Eafi. He was sent with his brothers Botwulf and Ealhmund to Saxony to learn their religious customs. Mid 7th century.

EADWULF, king of Northumbria for two months in 704, after Aldfrith.

Eadwulf, a king's thegn in Mercia in 716.

Eadwulf, father of Earnwine. Early 8th century.

Eadwulf, bishop of Lindsey. see Ealdwulf

Eadwulf, an ealdorman. He died in 774, "betrayed, murdered, buried and forgotten".

Eadwulf, a priest in Lindsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Eadwulf, a thegn of king Cenwulf of Mercia in 808. He held land at Cooling in Kent.

Eadwulf, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Eadwulf, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Eadwulf, a messenger of king Wiglaf of Mercia in 833.

Eadwulf, bishop of Hereford c825-c836, after Beonna.

Eadwulf, an ealdorman. Two of this name witnessed documents in Mercia between 824 and 840.

Eadwulf, a thegn of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in c840.

Eadwulf, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Eadwulf, a West Saxon dux. A witness to a Rochester charter of 850.

Eadwulf, a thegn. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Eadwulf, son of Eadwald. A landholder at Wyvelesberg in Kent in c870.

Eadwulf, a dux or ealdorman of Somerset between 863 and 871.

Eadwulf, son of Hunred who had guarded the body of Cuthbert during its seven year travels 875-882.

Eadwulf, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Eadwulf, a king's thegn in Sussex. He died in 897.

Eadwulf, a clerk, then priest, at Winchester in c900.

Eadwulf Cempa, a clerk, then priest at Winchester in c900.

Eadwulf, a Northumbrian high-reeve of Bamburgh. He died in 913. Father of Aldred, who was expelled by king Athelstan in 924.

Eadwulf, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Eadwulf, bishop of Crediton 909-934.

Eadwulf, a thegn. He became an ealdorman in Kent by 940. He held land at Darenth and Meopham.

Eadwulf, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Eadwulf, a mass priest at New Minster in Winchester in 947. He held land at Leckford in Hants.

Eadwulf, father of Osgod of Rougham in Suffolk. Mid 10th century.

Eadwulf Evil Child, earl of the northern part of Northumbria c966-c970.

Eadwulf, abbot of Peterborough in 970.

Eadwulf Cudel, earl of Northumbria 1016-c1019, after his brother Uhtred was murdered by Thurbrand.

Eadwulf, earl of Northumbria 1038-1041, after Aldred. Son of earl Uhtred and Sigen, and the second husband of Sigrida. Although in possession of a safe-conduct from king Harthacnut, he was treacherously killed by earl Siward in 1041.

Eadwulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Gloucester and London. Mid 11th century.

Eadwulf, a thegn in Cornwall in 1049. He held land at St.Dennis and Tregony.

Eadwulf, son of Ordgar. see Ordwulf

Eadwulf, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held four estates amounting to one hide.

Eadwulf, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Hope Mansell in Bromsash Hundred.

Eadwulf, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held seven hides at Pitcote and Barton St.David.

Eadwulf, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held eleven hides at Woodhill and North Tidworth.

Eadwulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eight carucates at Cranswick, Ackworth and Denby.

Eadwulf see also Ealdwulf

Eadwulfu, a nun. She held land at Brightwalton in Berks in 939.

Eadwynn, found on an inscribed stone at Sutton in Cambs. Probably mid 11th century.

Eaenulf, a moneyer of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Eafa, abbot of Malmesbury. Early 8th century.

Eafa, son of Eoppa, father of Ealhmund and grandfather of king Egbert of Kent. Mid 8th century.

Eafe, daughter of Eormenred. see Domneva

Eafe, last abbess of Gloucester. She died in 757.

Eafi, father of Botwulf, Eadwulf and Ealhmund. He sent them to Saxony to learn Saxon religious customs. Mid 7th century.

Eafing, a thegn in Mercia in c795.

Eaha, a warrior in the Finn Fragment. Date unknown.

Eahfrith, a correspondent of bishop Aldhelm of the West Saxons. He studied in Ireland for six years. Early 8th century. (DCB)

Eahmund, a priest in Dorset in 854.

Eahstan, a priest at Winchester in 902.

Eakild, landholder. see Ealhhild

Ealawyn, daughter of ealdorman Ealhhere of Kent. She held land at Finglesham. Mid 9th century.

Ealbald, son of Pybba and brother of king Penda of Mercia. Mid 7th century.

Ealda (Halda), a king's reeve. Mid 8th century.

Ealdaberd, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Eald… see also Ald…

Ealdbert, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealdbert, a priest. He added a postscript to a letter from abbess Egburg to Boniface in c716.

Ealdbert (Aldbert), abbot of Glastonbury 712-719, after Brihtwald.

Ealdbert, a west saxon atheling. He went into exile in Surrey and Sussex in 722, but was killed there by king Ine of Wessex in 725.

Ealdbert, a thegn of king Cuthred of Kent in 805, an ealdorman in 824. He held land at Ickham and Ruckinge in Kent. Brother of abbess Selethryth of Lyminge.

Ealdbert, a witness of documents in Mercia between 836 and 857.

Ealdbert see also Aldbert

Ealdburh, a female at the council at Clovesho in 825.

Ealde, wife of Ordmaer of Hatfield, and mother of Aethelflaed Eneda. Late 10th century.

Ealdfrith, a king in Sussex in c791.

Ealdgar, a moneyer, at London, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Ealdgar, a moneyer, at London, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Ealdgifu, wife of Saulus, a benefactor of Hyde abbey. Mid 11th century.

Ealdgyth (Aldgyth), wife of the thegn Sigeferth of the seven boroughs, who was murdered by Eadric Streona. She then married Edmund Ironside 1015, and was the mother of the athelings Edward and Edmund.

Ealdgyth, a landholder at Swell in Glos. She bequeathed the land to the abbey at Evesham. This was in atonement for having stolen a tooth and an arm-bone from the shrine of St. Egwine, for which act she had been struck blind. Mother of Arnisius. Mid 11th century.

Ealdgyth, inheritor of estates at Chadacre in Suffolk and Ashford, probably in Kent, from her mother Wulfgyth. Sister of Aelfketel, Ketel, Bote and Goda. Mid 11th century.

Ealdgyth, daughter of earl Aldred of Northumbria. Mid 11th century.

Ealdgyth (Aeldiet), a landholder in Worcs in 1066. She held eight hides at Elmbridge in Clent Hundred. She may be Edith, wife of king Harold II.

Ealdgyth, wife of earl Harold see Edith

Ealdhelm, a landholder near Stisted in Essex in c1046.

Ealdhere, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealdhere, a princeps of king Aethelred of Mercia in c696.

Ealdhere, a landholder, possibly an ealdorman, at Rochester in Kent in 853.

Ealdhere, a thegn. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Ealdhod, a signatory in c679 to a grant by king Hlothere of Kent of land in Thanet to the monastery at Reculver.

Ealdhun, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealdhun, a witness to a Rochester charter of 761. Probably Ealdhun the reeve.

Ealdhun, a reeve at Canterbury. A kinsman of archbishop Jaenbert. Mid 8th century.

Ealdhun, father of a slave in Durham. He had sold her to Geatflaed to obtain food, but she was later freed. Late 10th century.

Ealdhun see also Aldhun

Ealdorman, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate at South Carlton in West Riding.

Ealdred, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealdred, a signatory in c679 to a grant by king Hlothere of Kent of land in Thanet to the monastery at Reculver.

Ealdred, sub-king of the Hwicce between 757 and c790, sharing rule with his brothers Eanbert and Uhtred.

Ealdred (Aldred), bishop of Leicester, after Hrethun. Early 9th century.

Ealdred, an ealdorman. He was the leader of the conspiracy that led to the death of king Aethelred I of Northumbria in 796. He was killed in revenge by ealdorman Thormund.

Ealdred, a landholder at Brabourne in Kent. He married Ealhburg. Mid 9th century.

Ealdred, a thegn of king Aethelwulf in 856. He held land at Woolstone and Uffington in Berks.

Ealdred, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Ealdred, a thegn in Beds in 926. He purchased land at Chalgrove and Tebworth from the pagans.

Ealdred, a landholder at Cleeve and Durborough in Somerset. Mid 10th century.

Ealdred, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edgar in 960.

Ealdred, bishop of Lindisfarne 957-968, after the brief bishopric of Seaxhelm. He is glossed on the Durham Gospels. Probably son of Alfred and Tilwyn.

Ealdred, a thegn. A witness in 970 to an endorsement by king Edgar of a Kent charter.

Ealdred, abbot of St.Albans c959-c970, after Leofric.

Ealdred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London and Malmesbury. Late 10th century.

Ealdred, son of Lifing of Malling and probably father of Leofric. A landholder at Cliffe in Kent. Late 10th century.

Ealdred, bishop of Cornwall c980-c1002, after Wulfsige.

Ealdred, a landholder at Benson in Oxon in 996, with his brothers Eadric and Eadwig.

Ealdred, a witness of documents at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Brother of Aethelwine Muf. Early 11th century.

Ealdred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Lewes, London and Thetford. Early 11th century.

Ealdred, moneyer of king Edward. see Ealdwig

Ealdred, a deacon of archbishop Aldred at York in c1060. He was given the minster at Axminster.

Ealdred, a landholder at Monksilver and Hele in Somerset in 1065.

Ealdred, archbishop of York. see Aldred

Ealdred, abbot of Abingdon 1066-1071, after Ordric. He was imprisoned after the conquest.

Ealdred see also Aldred.

Ealdric (Eadric, Ealric), a son of king Ida of Bernicia by queen Bearnoch. Late 6th century.

Ealdsige, abbot of York in 852.

Ealdstan, a witness in Cambs. Father of Wine. Late 10th century.

Ealdwig, a monk at the Old Minster Winchester in c980.

Ealdwig (Ealdred, Ealdwine), a moneyer, at Malmesbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Ealdwig, a priest and landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Yaxham in Mitford Hundred.

Ealdwine, a priest at Sherborne in 1012. He was probably a chaplain of Edmund atheling.

Ealdwold, a king's thegn in Kent. He was killed fighting the Danes at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Ealdwulf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealdwulf, a witness of documents of king Aethelbald of Mercia in 736.

Ealdwulf, king of the South Saxons. see Aldwulf

Ealdwulf, bishop of Lindsey 750-765, after Aelfwig. He was described as deacon of the Lindisfaran.

Ealdwulf, a Northumbrian thegn. Son of Bosa. He was killed in battle against Aethelbald and Heardbert at Coniscliffe in 778.

Ealdwulf (Adulf), consecrated bishop of Mayo at Corbridge, Northumbria in 786.

Ealdwulf, a Saxon deacon at the papal court. He returned to Britain with king Eardwulf of Northumbria. He was captured by pirates while returning to Rome, but was redeemed on the order of king Cenwulf of Mercia in 809.

Ealdwulf (Eadwulf), bishop of Lindsey c787-836, after Ceolwulf.

Ealdwulf, a moneyer of kings Burgred and Ceolwulf II of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Ealdwulf, a rebel in Northumbria, against king Athelstan, in c926.

Ealdwulf, archbishop of York. see Aldwulf

Eald... see also Ald...

Ealhburg, wife of Ealdred. She held land at Finglesham and Brabourne in Kent in c850.

Ealhferth, Ealhfrith, common names. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealhferth (Alfred), bishop of Winchester 863-c877, after Swithun.

Ealhferth, a levite of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 962. He held land at Cassey Compton in Glos.

Ealhheard, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealhheard, bishop of Elmham 785-811.

Ealhheard, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in Mercia in 824.

Ealhheard, a witness to a Rochester charter of 842.

Ealhheard, bishop of Dorchester on Thames c872-897, probably after Ceolred.

Ealhhelm, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealhhelm, a thegn. A witness to a Westminster charter of king Offa of Mercia in 785.

Ealhhelm, an ealdorman in central Mercia. A witness of documents in c836.

Ealhhelm, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia 940-951. Father of the ealdormen Aelfhere and Aelfheah, and grandfather of Aelfwine.

Ealhhelm, a thegn in Shropshire in 975. He held land at Wellington.

Ealhhelm, father of Aethelflaed who was a minor legatee of Wynflaed in c995.

Ealhhelm, father of ealdorman Aelfric of Hants, and a kinsman of ealdorman Brihtnoth of Essex. Late 10th century.

Ealhhere, an ealdorman. A witness to a Rochester charter of 823.

Ealhhere, ealdorman of Kent 841-853. With the atheling Athelstan he defeated the Danes at the battle of Sandwich in 851; with ealdorman Huda of Surrey he was defeated by the Danes at the battle of Thanet in 853, and was killed in the battle. Father of Ealawyn.

Ealhhere, a thegn of king Aethelbert of Wessex. He sold an estate in Kent to Oswig and Weahthryth in c860.

Ealhhere, a priest at Worcester in 872.

Ealhhere, a miles or thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of bishop Swithwulf in 889.

Ealhhild, daughter of Edwin. A queen in whose train travelled Widsith. 7th century.

Ealhhild (Ethilda), daughter of king Edward the Elder. She married Hugh Capet, king of the Western Franks. Sister of Aelfweard, Edwin, Eadgifu, Edith, Aelfgifu, and half-sister of Athelstan, Edmund, Eadred, Eadgifu and Eadburg. Early 10th century.

Ealhhild (Eakild), a landholder at Ashfield in Suffolk. Mid 10th century.

Ealhhun, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealhhun, bishop of Worcester. see Alhhun

Ealhmund, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ealhmund, son of Eafi. He was sent with his brothers Botwulf and Eadwulf to Saxony to learn their religious customs. Mid 7th century.

Ealhmund, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Ealhmund, a sub-king in Kent in 784. Son of Eafa and father of king Egbert of Wessex.

Ealhmund, son of king Alhred. see Alhmund

Ealhmund (Alhmund), an abbot, probably in Mercia. He gave Luton in Beds to king Offa in order to avoid military service. A witness of documents between 786 and 803.

Ealhmund, bishop of Winchester c801-c820, after Cynebert.

Ealhmund, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Ealhmund, abbot of Glastonbury c840-c849, after Guthlac.

Ealhmund, a miles. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Ealhmund, nephew of Thurketel Heyng of Caister in Norfolk. His children inherited land at Scratby from Thurketel. Mid 11th century.

Ealhstan, a moneyer, at Canterbury or Rochester, of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Ealhstan (Alhitan), a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

Ealhstan, an archdeacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c860.

Ealhstan, the name of two thegns in Wessex between 839 and 864. They witnessed the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Ealhstan, bishop of Sherborne for fifty years 817-867, after Wigbert. He ravaged Kent with king Aethelwulf in 825; with ealdorman Eanwulf he defeated the Danes at the battle of the river Parrett in 845. He conspired, with Aethelbald and Eanwulf, against king Aethelwulf while the king was in Rome in 855.

Ealhstan, a deacon. A witness to a Rochester charter of bishop Swithwulf in 889.

Ealhstan, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Ealhstan, a witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Ealhstan, a priest at Winchester in 909.

Ealhstan, bishop of London, after Aethelweard. He died in 926.

Ealhstan of Islip, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963. Father of Leofsige.

Ealhstan, a thegn of king Edgar between 958 and 969. He held land at Evenlode in Glos and in Hereford.

Ealhstan, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Ealhstan, father of bishop Wulfstan. see Athelstan

Ealhswith, wife of king Alfred. Daughter of ealdorman Aethelred Mucil and Eadburg. She built the convent at Nunnaminster. She died in 902.

Ealhthryth, daughter of ealdorman Alfred of Surrey and Werburg, and sister of Aethelwold. Late 9th century.

Ealhthryth, landholder at Cungle in Glos. Mid 10th century.

Ealh... see alao Alh...

Ealred, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Ealric, son of king Ida. see Ealdric

Ealwaru, a witness of documents at Canterbury in c860. She is probably Ealawyn.

Eama, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Offa and Cenwulf of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Eama, a witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Eammer, a landholder at Evenlode in Glos in c1044.

Eanbald, a priest at Worcester. He and his descendants held land at Sodbury in Glos on the condition that the holder was a priest. Mid 8th century.

Eanbald I, archbishop of York 779-796, after Aethelbert Coena.

Eanbald II, archbishop of York 796-809, after his namesake Eanbald. A pupil of Alcuin, he had been a priest at York.

Eanbald, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Eanbert, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eanbert, a witness to a Rochester charter of 738.

Eanbert, an abbot, probably of Muchelney, in c757.

Eanbert, a sub-king of the Hwicce in 759, sharing rule with his brothers Ealdred and Uhtred.

Eanbert, bishop of Hexham 800-806, after Heardred.

Eanbert, a Mercian dux. A witness to a Rochester charter of 811.

Eanbert, bishop of Lindisfarne 845-854, after Egred.

Eanbert, a dux. A witness to the privileges of Gloucester in 862.

Eanburg, an abbess, probably of Bath, in 781. She was a kinswoman of king Offa of Mercia.

Eanflaed (St.), daughter of king Edwin of Northumbria, sister of Uffrea and half-sister of Osfrith and Eadfrith. She was born c626, and went into exile in Kent after the death of Edwin in 633. She married king Oswy of Northumbria. She founded the monastery at Gilling where Oswine had been murdered, and became a nun. Both she and her daughter Aelfflaed became abbess of Whitby. She died in c704.

Eanflaed, a landholder in Cambridge. She left land and a fishery to the abbey at Ely in c975.

Eanfled, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Eanfrith, an early king of Lindsey. Possibly son of Biscop.

EANFRITH, king of Bernicia 633-634, after Edwin of Northumbria. He had been in exile in Ireland. Son of king Aethelfrith and brother of Oswy, Oswald, Oslac, Oswudu, Oslaf and Offa, and father of Talorcan. A wavering christian. He was assassinated by king Caedwalla of the Britons in 634.

Eanfrith, a prince of the Hwicce. Father of Eabae, and brother of Eanhere. Late 7th century.

Eanfrith, bishop of Elmham, after Aethelfrith. He had been a monk at Glastonbury. He died in c781.

Eanfrith, a dux in Notts in c958.

Eangisl, a witness of documents in Kent in c770.

Eangyth, an abbess. She corresponded with Boniface in c716. Mother of Heaburg.

Eanhere, a prince of the Hwicce. Brother of Eanfrith. Late 7th century.

Eanmund, in the poem Beowulf: A Swedish prince. Son of Ohthere, and brother of Eadgils. He was killed by Weohstan.

Eanmund (St.), a dux in Northumbria. Founder and first abbot of a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne. Early 8th century.

EANMUND, a king in Kent in c764, probably sharing with Sigered. He may be Ealhmund.

Eanmund, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Eanmund, abbot of Bredon in Worcs in 825. He witnessed several documents along with his namesake of Breedon in Leics.

Eanmund, abbot of Breedon in Leics between c816 and 848.

Eanmund, a landholder in Canterbury in c868. A kinsman of Ceolwulf.

Eanna, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Eanred, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eanred, a thegn. He died in 750.

Eanred, a priest at Peterborough. Late 8th century.

Eanred, a priest of Leicester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

EANRED, king of Northumbria 809-840, after Aelfwold II. Son of king Eardwulf.

Eanred, probably a goldsmith in Lancashire. 8th-9th century.

Eanred, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Eanred, a moneyer of kings Aethelred II and Redwulf of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Eanred, a priest at Peterborough in 854.

Eanred, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Eanstan, a prior at Winchester in 924.

Eanswith (St.), daughter of king Eadbald of Kent and Emma, and sister of king Eorconbert and Eormenred. She founded the monastery at Folkestone, and was buried there in c640.

Eanswith, wife of the Mercian comes Wihtred, of Yeading in Middlesex. Mid 8th century.

Eanswith, probably a nun at Worcester in 814. She held land at Harvington.

Eanulf see Eanwulf

Eanwald, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Eanwine, father of king Alhred of Northumbria. Mid 8th century.

Eanwulf, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eanwulf, grandfather of king Offa of Mercia. Early 8th century.

Eanwulf, founder of the monastery at Bredon, Worcs in c717.

Eanwulf, an abbot in Northumbria. He wrote to Charlemagne in 773.

Eanwulf, a moneyer, at Rochester, of king Ceolwulf I of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Eanwulf, a landholder in Somerset in 824. He purchased a cassatum at Brunham from abbot Guthlac of Glastonbury.

Eanwulf, dux or ealdorman of Somerset. With bishop Ealhstan he defeated the Danes at the battle of the river Parrett in 845. He conspired, with Aethelbald and Ealhstan, against king Aethelwulf while the king was in Rome in 855. He was probably the grandfather of ealdorman Ordlaf.

Eanwulf, a moneyer of kings Aethelred II and Osbert of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Eanwulf, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 862.

Eanwulf, a thegn in Warks in 872. He held land at Nuthurst. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Eanwulf Penearding, a king's reeve in Wilts, but his son may have been the reeve. Early 10th century.

Eanwulf, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Eanwulf, a discthegn of king Edgar between 958 and 973. He held land in Cornwall and Oxon.

Eappa, abbot of Selsey during a time of plague. He baptised the South Saxons and preached unsuccessfully on the Isle of Wight. Late 7th century.

Earcil, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Earcon... see Eorcon...

Eardred, bishop of Dunwich. see Heardred

Eardwulf, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

EARDWULF, a king in Kent between 747 and 767. Possibly son of king Eadbert.

Eardwulf, bishop of Rochester 747-c772, after Dunn.

Eardwulf, father of king Eardwulf of Northumbria. Late 8th century.

EARDWULF, king of Northumbria 796-807 (809), after Osbald. Son of Eardwulf. When an ealdorman in 791, he was put to death outside the gates of the monastery at Ripon, but was found alive in the church the next day. He was exiled in 807 and fled to the court of Charles the Great, who asssisted his temporary restoration.

Eardwulf, a moneyer of kings Aethelred II and Osbert of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Eardwulf, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c860. He became an abbot by c871.

Eardwulf, a landholder at Ham in Kent in c865.

Eardwulf, a priest. A witness to a Rochester charter of bishop Swithwulf in 889.

Eardwulf, bishop of Lindisfarne 854-900, after Eanbert. When Lindisfarne was sacked by Ubba and Ingwar in 875, aided by abbot Eadred, he took the incorrupt body of Cuthbert to Chester-le-Street, taking seven years over the journey.

Eardwulf, an ealdorman, probably in Northumbria. He was killed by Eadred the son of Ricsige. Early 10th century.

Eardwulf, a moneyer, at Oxford and Southampton, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Eardwulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at Morton, Rainton and Riddlesden.

Eard... see also Heard...

Eared, a landholder at Himbleton in Worcs in 896. He married Tunthryth.

Earling, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Danbury in Chelmsford Hundred.

Earnbeorn, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Peak's Arse in High Peak Wapentake.

Earnbeorn, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four carucates at Uffington, Aslackby and Avethorpe.

Earnbeorn, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-eight carucates at Lower Whitley, Mirfield and Liversedge.

Earnbrand, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Airton and Marton.

Earncetel see Earnketel

Earne, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Newsome Farm and Newsham.

Earngeat, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held five hides at Caldy, Ledsham and Willington.

Earngeat, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Somersal in Appletree Wapentake.

Earngeat, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three hides and three virgates at Bratton, Pedwardine and Horton.

Earngeat, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held twenty-five acres at Raydon andTurstanestuna.

Earngeat, son of Grim. A thegn of earl Edwin. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held seven hides at Hampton Lovett, Grafton and Hatete.

Earngeir, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Claxton in North Riding.

Earngrim, a Northumbrian noble. He was the father of the thegns Sigeferth and Morcar, who were betrayed and killed by Eadric Streona in 1015.

Earngrim, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Earngrim, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Minshull and Wharton.

Earngrim, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Upton and Laysters.

Earngrim, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three virgates and half a hide at Pedwardine and Womerton.

Earngrim, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a virgate at Bidford-on-Avon.

Earngrim, a landholder in Worcs. He held an estate at Bengeworth in Oswaldslsow. Mid 11th century.

Earngrim, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Huntington, Painthorpe and Kirby Underdale.

Earnketel, a landholder at Hicklington in Notts and Lockington in Yorks. He married Wulfrun, and was the father of abbot Athelstan of Ramsey. He died in c1019.

Earnketel, a man of bishop Lifing. A landholder at Tapenhall and North Claines in Worcestershhire in 1038.

Earnketel, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen carucates at Coleby, Langton and Woolthorpe.

Earnketel Barn, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held thirteen bovates at Eagle in Kesteven.

Earnketel, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name, including Earnketel son of Ulf and Earnketel son of Wulfstan, held sixty-seven estates amounting to two hundred and one carucates.

Earnred, a "tyrant" who burned Catterick in 769. He was himself burned to death later the same year.

Earnsige, son of Ealdgyth, a landholder at Swell in Glos. Mid 11th century.

Earnsige, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Hamnish and Tedstone.

Earnsige see also Erneis

Earnthor, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held four bovates at Keddington in South Riding.

Earnthor, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Hickleton, Smeaton and Brampton.

Earnthor, a priest and landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at West Melton, Brampton and Billingley.

Earnwig, a schoolmaster and scribe at Peterborough, and early master of Wulfstan the Homilist. He illuminated a psalter for king Cnut in c1020. He may be Arnwig, abbot in 1041.

Earnwig, a moneyer, at Hereford and Shrewsbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Earnwig, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Opetone, Codington and Newton.

Earnwig Foot, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Helsby in Eddisbury Hundred.

Earnwig, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held eighteen bovates at Clowne, Hucklow and Osleston.

Earnwig, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Mitcheldean in Westbury Hundred.

Earnwig, a thegn of king Harold. A landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held nine hides at Brobury, Staunton and Tarrington.

Earnwig, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held two carucates at Long Clawson in Framland Wapentake.

Earnwig, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide at Flore in Nobottle Hundred.

Earnwig, a priest and landholder in Notts in 1066. He held ten bovates at Gonalston and Normanton by Southwell.

Earnwig, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eight and a half bovates at Willoughby-on-the-Wolds and Willoughby in Walesby.

Earnwig, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held fourteen hides at Pontesbury, Oaks and Westbury.

Earnwig, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Cheriton in Horethorne Hundred.

Earnwig, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a carucate at Bishton in Pirehill Hundred.

Earnwig, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held nine and a half hides at Binton, Hunningham and Seckington.

Earnwig, a wealthy reeve in Worcs. Brother of the priest Spirites. Mid 11th century.

Earnwig see also Arnwig

Earnwine, a thegn. Son of Eadwulf, possibly king Eadwulf of Northumbria. He and Eadbert were killed in 740.

Earnwine, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held eleven hides at Tattenhall, Waverton and Hatton.

Earnwine, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held six bovates at Oakthorpe in Repton Wapentake.

Earnwine, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Moccas in Thornlaw Hundred.

Earnwine, a priest at Stamford in Lincs in 1066. He held twenty-two houses and a church.

Earnwine, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen carucates at Mumby, South Kelsey and Willingham.

Earnwine, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Farley in Rhiwset Hundred.

Earnwine, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held six and half hides at Bearley and Wolverton.

Earnwine, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a virgate at Martley in Doddingtree Hundred.

Earnwine, a priest of Edric the Wild, and landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Little Witley in Oswaldslow.

Earnwine, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-two carucates at Garforth, Brierley and Snydale.

Earnwine, a priest and landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held forty-six carucates at Kilham, Gransmoor and Aughton.

Earnwine Catenase, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held an estate at Poppleton in West Riding. Possibly father of Earnwine the priest.

Earnwulf, son of Count Baldwin of Flanders and Aelfthryth. Grandson of king Alfred. Mid 10th century.

Earnwulf, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Earnwulf, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held twelve bovates at Thurvaston in Appletree Wapentake.

Earnwulf, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Latton in Harlow Hundred.

Earnwulf, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held six carucates at Aldingham.

Earnwulf, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Parham.

Earnwulf, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three hides at Longdon and Bidford-on-Avon.

Earp... see Eorp...

Eastgota, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith. Father of Unwen.

Eastmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London and Worcester. Mid 11th century.

Eastman, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Eastmund, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eastmund, a priest and kinsman of Eanbald. He held land at Sodbury in Glos. He was present at the synod of Clovesho in 824.

Eastmund, a pedisequus or attendant of king Aethelbert of Kent in 858.

Eastmund, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London and Thetford. Mid 11th century.

Eata, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eata, an ancestor of the royal house of Bernicia.

Eata, an early king of Lindsey. Possibly son of Eanfrith.

Eata (St.), bishop of Lindisfarne and Hexham 678-681, when Wilfrid was ousted by king Egfrith, and 685-687, after Tunbert. Bishop of Lindisfarne 678-685. An English monk and priest, he studied with Aidan, was abbot of Melrose, then abbot of Lindisfarne in 664. He founded the monastery at Ripon. He relinquished Lindisfarne to Cuthbert in 685, and died in c687.

Eata Glinmaur(Aeta), father of king Eadbert of Northumbria and of archbishop Egbert of York, and brother of Cuthwine. Late 7th century.

Eata, a discifer and dux in Mercia in c770.

Eawa, brother of king Penda of Mercia. Son of Pybba and grand-father of king Aethelbald. He was killed at the battle of Maserfelth in 642.

Eawa, possibly son of king Penda of Mercia, but probably brother. Mid 7th century.

Eawynn (Eawen), name found on a gold ring of unknown provenance. Probably 9th-10th century.

Eawynn, a nun in 946. She held land at Shopland in Essex.

Ebba, founder of a nunnery at Ebchester in Durham in c660. She later moved to Coldingham.

Ebba, abbot of Evesham, after Cynath I in 925.

Ebbe (Ebbi), a signatory to the foundation charter of the monastery at Chertsey in c674.

Ebbella, a witness of documents of king Aethelbald of Mercia in 736.

Ebbi, an abbot, probably in Northumbria. He died in 775.

Ebbi, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Acton Ilger in Bagstone Hundred. A man of Brihtric, son of Aelfgar.

Ebel, in Arthurian legend: A knight of king Hermance.

Ebicatos, an Irishman buried at Silchester. Possibly 6th century.

Eborius, bishop of York. He attended the council of Arles in 314.

Ebranc (Ebraucus), a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons. Son of Mempricius, he is eputed to have had 20 wives, and to have fathered 20 sons and 30 daughters. The sons were Assaracus, Bladud, Bodloan, Brutus Greenshield, Buel, Cangu, Dardan,Eldad, Gaul, Hector, Ivor, Kerin, Kincar, Lagon, Margodud, Morvid, Regin, Rud, Sisillius, and Spaden. The daughters were Aballac, Angarad, Angoes, Anor, Blangan, Chein, Cladus, Ebrein, Ecub, Edra, Egron, Gael, Galaes, Gloigin, Gorgon, Guardid, Guenlian, Guenlodoc, Ignogin, Kambreda, Mailure, Medlan, Methahel, Nest, Oudas, Ourar, Ragan, Stadiald, Stadudud and Tangustel. In legend, king of Britain for 39 years. He gave his name to York and founded Bamburgh.

Ebrard, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. With his two brothers he held two and a half carucates at Spridlington in West Riding.

Ebrein, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Ebusa, brother of Octa and Oisc and probably son of Hengest. He was killed at the battle of St.Albans in 512.

Ecceard, a smith in Durham. He was a slave who had sold himself to Geatflaed to obtain food, and was later freed. Late 10th century.

Eccha, a king's reeve in Exminster in Devon in 1066.

Ecga (Ecca), son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his concubines. He is possibly Ocga. Mid 6th century.

Ecga, a gesith of Aethelbald, later king of Mercia, when he was in exile in c710. He was cured of madness and dumbness by Guthlac.

Ecga, ealdorman of Lincoln. He attested the spurious charter of Crowland dated 716.

Ecga, an abbot in Kent in c756.

Ecga, a Northumbrian high-reeve. He was killed fighting against Aethelbald and Heardbert at the battle of Helathirnum in 778.

Ecg... see also Eg...

Echa see Etha

Echil, in Arthurian legend: King of the Danes. An ally of Arthur.

Echun, a descendant of king Oswy of Northumbria. Late 8th century.

Ecimius Bellicianus Vitalis, Lucius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on tombstone fragments found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB495.

Ecregal, father of Leofflaed. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Ector, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Foster-father of Arthur, and father of Kay.

Ector de Maris, in Arthurian legend; A true knight. Son of King Ban and brother of Lancelot.

Ecub, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Ed... see also Ead...

Eda Elyn Nawr, in Arthurian legend: The killer of Arthur.

Edadus, son of Cherin. Brother of Fulgenius and Andragius. In legend king of Britain for 20 years after his brother Fulgenius. Mid 4th century BC.

Edar, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Edda, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a furlong at Aller in South Molton Hundred.

Eddeliui, in Arthurian legend: Son of Oledauc. A leading citizen, he attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Eddeva, a burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eddeva the Fair, a prominent landholder in 1066. She is probably Edith Swannehals (Swan-neck), first wife or mistress of king Harold II. She held a hundred hides in Cambs, and estates in Herts, Bucks, Essex, Suffolk and Somerset.

Eddeva, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. She held twenty-three hides at Water Eaton, Ludgershall and Linford.

Eddeva, wife of Sired. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. She had four burgesses in Buckingham.

Eddeva Pulchra, wife of Wulfweard. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. She held fifteen hides at Wotton Heath and Worminghall.

Eddeva, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. She held a virgate at Penfound in Stratton Hundred.

Eddeva, widow of Hemming. A landholder in Devon in 1066. She held fourteen hides and two virgates at Uffculme, Buckland and Villavin.

Eddeva, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held six hides and ninety acres at Runwell, Purleigh and Upham.

Eddeva, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. She held half a hide at Woolverton.

Eddeva, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held a hide at Reed in Odsey Hundred.

Eddeva, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held a hide and a half at Gubblecot in Tring Hundred.

Eddeva, a nun and landholder in Herts in 1066. She held two hides at Pendley in Tring Hundred.

Eddeva, a landholder in Kent in 1066. She held six sulungs and a iugum at Hadlow and Tudeley.

Eddeva, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Women of this name held twenty-seven carucates at Thornton Curtis, Denton and Grimsby.

Eddeva, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held a virgate at Doverhay in Carhampton Hundred.

Eddeva, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. She held thirty-four hides at Stedham, Petworth and Tillington.

Eddeva, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. She held twenty-five hides at Chaddesley. She is probably Eddeva the Fair.

Eddeva, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Women of this name held eighty-one carucates at Wintringham, Kirkella and Ferriby. Some of this land belonged to Eadgifu, or Edith, wife of king Harold.

Eddeva see also Eadgifu

Eddius Stephanus, a singing master from Kent. He was brought to Northumbria by bishop Wilfrid, and accompanied Wilfrid on some of his travels and exiles. He wrote a Life of Wilfrid. Late 7th century.

Eddulf see Eadwulf

Edel... see also Aethel...

Edelheg, abbot of Icanho. see Aethelheah

Edelnauth, in Arthurian legend: Son of Trunat. A leading citizen, he attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Edelsie, an early king of Lincoln and Lindsey, defeated by Haveloc. Father of Orwain. Probably legend, 5th century.

Edern, ninth son of king Cunedda. Late 5th century.

Edewa see Eddeva, Eadgifu

Edfleda, a daughter of king Edward the Elder and Aelfflaed. A nun at Wilton or Ramsey. Mid 10th century.

Edgar, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Edgar, bishop of Lindsey 700-730, after Aethelwine.

Edgar, an ealdorman. A witness of documents of king Offa of Mercia in c793. Probably father of Eadbert.

Edgar, bishop of London in 789, after Eadbert. Late 8th century.

Edgar, a moneyer, in East Anglia, of kings Ceolwulf and Beornwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Edgar, a thegn of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in 852. He held land at Harvington in Worcs.

Edgar, an abbot, probably in Kent, in c860.

Edgar, bishop of Hereford c901-930, after Cynemund.

Edgar, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Edgar, a thegn. Brother of the ealdormen Aelfheah and Aelfhere and of Aelfweard and Aelfwine. Mid 10th century.

EDGAR (St.), king of Wessex 959-975, after his brother Eadwig. Son of king Edmund I and Aelfgifu. He was made king of Mercia in 957 at the age of 14. He married Aethelflaed, and was father of Edward the Martyr; then Wulfthryth, and was father of Edith; then Aelfthryth the daughter of ealdorman Ordgar, and was father of Edmund and Aethelred. He replaced priests with monks at many monasteries in 964. He was the builder of the English fleet.

Edgar, son of ealdorman Aethelwold and Aelfthryth. Step-son of king Edgar. Late 10th century.

Edgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lewes, London and Thetford. Late 10th century.

Edgar, a landholder in Winchester. Late 10th century.

Edgar, a deacon at Worcester in 962. He became a priest 963-991.

Edgar, sixth son of king Aethelred II and his first wife Aelfgifu. He died in c1010, aged about nine.

Edgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Berkeley and London. Mid 11th century.

Edgar, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held eight hides at Coppingford and Upton.

Edgar, atheling. Son of Edward and grandson of king Edmund Ironside. He was acclaimed king by the citizens of London after the death of king Harold II in 1066, ‘ruling’ for two months until William was crowned. Brother of Margaret and Christina.

Edgeou, daughter of bishop Oswald's thegn Aelfweard. Late 10th century.

Edgitha, daughter of king Edward the Elder. see Eadgifu

Edgiva, see Eadgifu

Edith, a nun at Barking. She was named by 3 year old Aesica to be the next to die of plague. Late 7th century.

Edith (Eadgyth), daughter of king Egbert of Wessex and sister of Aethelwulf. A nun in the convent of Modwenna at Polesworth in Warks. Mid 9th century.

Edith (Elfgiva), a daughter of king Edward the Elder. She married Otto the Great, king of the Franks in 930. Sister of Aelfweard, Edwin, Eadgifu, Ealhhild, Aelfgifu, and half-sister of Athelstan, Edmund, Eadred, Eadgifu and Eadburg. She died in 946.

Edith, a daughter of king Edward the Elder. She married king Sihtric of Northumbria. She may have been known as Aelfgifu or Beatrix. She probably founded the convent at Wilton in 948.

Edith, possibly a daughter of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Edith (St.), daughter of king Edgar and his second wife Wulfthryth. She became a nun at Wilton, where her mother was abbess, and died there at the age of 23 in 984.

Edith, daughter of Aelfgifu of Thaxted. Sister of Brihtsige. Early 11th century.

Edith, daughter of king Aethelred II. She married Eadric Streona, and later Thurkill the Tall, with whom she was exiled in 1020. Sister of Athelstan, Egbert, Edmund, Eadred. Edgar, Aelfgifu and Wulfhild, and half-sister of Edward, Alfred and Gode.

Edith (Eadgyth), wife of Leofric, thegn of Brunne, and mother of Hereward. Niece of ealdorman Oslac. Mid 11th century.

Edith, sister of earl Odda of the Western Province and of Aelfric. She held land at Bishop's Frome and Upleadon in Hereford. Mid 11th century.

Edith, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held two hides Benham in Rowbury Hundred.

Edith (Aldith), a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a virgate in Ganfield Hundred.

Edith, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. She held ten hides at Winchendon in Ashendon Hundred.

Edith, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. She held a virgate at Landinner in Stratton Hundred.

Edith, landholders in Devon in 1066. Women of this name held two hides and a virgate at Berrynarbor and Mildon.

Edith, a landholder in Glos in 1066. She held a hide at Bickmarsh in Chelthorn Hundred.

Edith, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. She held twelve hides at Orleton and Shobdon.

Edith of Asholt, a prominent landholder in Kent in 1066.

Edith, a landholder in Kent in 1066. She held two sulungs at Hartanger and New Shelve.

Edith, a landholder in Leics in 1066. She held five and a half carucates at Weston in Guthlaxton Wapentake.

Edith, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. She held fourteen hides at Cleobury, Kinlet and Meole. These estates probably belong to Queen Edith.

Edith, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held two hides at Stocklinch in Addick Hundred.

Edith, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held eleven carucates at Norton and Thurlow.

Edith, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. She held half a hide at Broomham in Pevensey Hundred.

Edith, a landholder in Warks in 1066. She held five hides at Bickmarsh in Ferncombe Hundred.

Edith, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. She held a hide at Greenhill in Oswaldslow.

Edith, a nun and landholder in Worcs in 1066. She held a hide at Knightswick in Oswaldslow.

Edith, daughter of earl Godwine of Wessex, probably his eldest child, married to king Edward in 1044. She was sent to the convent at Wherwell when her family was exiled in 1051, and later rebuilt the convent in stone. In 1066 she held large estates including an eighty hide estate at Leominster in Hereford. Sister of Swein, Harold, Tostig, Gyrth, Leofwine, Wulfnoth and Gunnhild. She died in 1075.

Edith Swannehals (Swan-neck), a prominent landholder in 1066. She is probably the first wife (or concubine) of king Harold II, and mother of Magnus, Gytha, Ulf, Gunnhild, Godwine and Edmund. She held a hundred hides in Cambs, and estates in Herts, Bucks, Essex, Suffolk and Somerset. She is probably Eddeva the Fair.

Edith (Ealdgyth), daughter of earl Aelfgar of Mercia and sister of Burchard and earls Edwin and Morcar. She married Griffith ap Llewelyn, and after his death in 1063, she married earl Harold of Wessex, probably in 1065. Mother of Harold, born after the death of king Harold at Hastings.

Edlu, a kinswoman of abbot Aldhun of Wimborne, in c725. Mother of Eta.

Edmer see Eadmer

Edmund, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Edmund, a witness of the Battersea charter of Barking abbey in c693.

Edmund, a moneyer of kings Aethelweard and Edmund of East Anglia in c850.

EDMUND (St.), king of East Anglia 855-870. Brother of Eadwold, hermit of Cerne. He was captured while fighting against the Danish kings Ingwar and Ubba, tied to a tree and shot at with arrows, and then decapitated by Curan Cocba.

Edmund, possibly dean of Christchurch Canterbury in 871. (vch)

Edmund, a king's thegn. A witness of documents in Canterbury in c871.

Edmund, one of the four guards, with Hunred, Stitheard and Franco, in charge of the body of Cuthbert during its seven year travels 875-882.

Edmund, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Edmund, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Athelstan and Edgar. Early 10th century.

Edmund, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Edmund in 940.

EDMUND I, king of Wessex 940-946, at the age of 18, after his brother Athelstan. Son of king Edward the Elder and Eadgifu. He married Aethelflaed of Damerham, and then Aelfgifu. Brother of Eadred, Eadgifu and Eadburg, and half-brother of Athelstan, Aelfweard, Edwin, Eadgifu, Ealhhild, Edith and Aelfgifu. He was murdered at Pucklechurch by Leofa, while defending his steward.

Edmund, a thegn in Sussex between 947 and 956. He held land at Annington and Hankham.

Edmund, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Chester and Lincoln. Late 10th century.

Edmund, a dux or ealdorman in southern Mercia, between 937 and 963.

Edmund, ealdorman of the Western Provinces 949-c963, after Wulfgar.

Edmund, moneyers of this name operated six mints of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Edmund, son of king Edgar and Aelfthryth, and half-brother of king Edward the Martyr. He probably died in infancy in 972, but is also reported to have fought alongside his uncle Edmund Ironside in 1016, and to have married the daughter of a Welsh king.

EDMUND II (Ironside), king of England in 1016, after his father Aethelred II. Brother of king Edward the Confessor. He married Ealdgyth the widow of the murdered thegn Sigeferth, and took all his lands. He fought many times against Cnut, and finally agreed to divide rule of England, giving Mercia and the north into Danish control. He died shortly after, reportedly on the order of Eadric Streona. Father of Edmund and Edward and brother of Athelstan, Egbert, Eadred, Eadwig. Edgar, Edith, Aelfgifu and Wulfhild, and half-brother of Edward, Alfred and Gode. .

Edmund, second son of Edmund Ironside. He was exiled to Sweden with his brother Edward in 1017, but was sent on to Hungary, where he died.

Edmund, bishop of Lindisfarne 1020-1042, after Aldhun and a three year vacancy. A priest, he proposed himself as bishop and was accepted, becoming a monk before his ordination.

Edmund, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Lincoln and London. Mid 11th century.

Edmund, a priest at Ely. He and his wife held land at Clopston and Brandeston in Suffolk. Mid 11th century.

Edmund, a hermit at Tynemouth who in 1065 located the long lost body of king Oswine of Deira.

Edmund, son of the atheling Edward and grandson of Edmund Ironside. Probably the son of Edmund Ironside misreported. Mid 11th century.

Edmund, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four hides at Childrey, Coleshill and Eaborne.

Edmund, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held twenty hides at Wraysbury.

Edmund, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held five hides at Stratton in Cirencester Hundred.

Edmund, a sheriff in Herts in 1066.

Edmund, a man of king Harold. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Almshoe in Broadwater Hundred.

Edmund, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held eight hides at Stoke on Tern and Smethcott.

Edmund, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Blithfield, Loxley and Hamstall Ridware.

Edmund, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Clopton and Brandeston.

Edmund, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate and a hundred acres at Wherstead, Bentley and Kirkton.

Edmund, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a hide at Easthall in Eastbourne Hundred.

Edmund, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen carucates at Thornton, Marton and Pinchinthorpe.

Edmund, son of king Harold II, brother of Godwine, Magnus, Ulf, Gunhild and Gytha, and half-brother of Harold. Mid 11th century.

Edmund, abbot of Pershore in Worcs c1058-c1085, after Aelfric.

Ednoth see Eadnoth

Edor, martyr at Chertsey. see Ethor

Edra, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Edred see Eadred

Edric see Eadric

EDRIC, king of the East Angles. see EGRIC

Edsi see Eadsige

Edwald, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Hill, Stretcholt and Brown.

Edward of Carnarvon, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Edward of Orkney, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Edward of the Red Castle, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Hue.

Edward, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

EDWARD the Elder, king of Wessex 900-924, after his father Alfred. He built the series of defensive burhs that had been planned by his father, ravaged Northumbria in 909, and fought continuously against the Danes. He founded the monastery at Romsey in Hants. He married, (i) probably Egwynn, and was father of Athelstan, (ii) Aelfflaed, and was father of Aelfweard, Edwin, Eadgifu, Ealhhild, Edith, and Aelfgifu, (iii) Eadgifu, and was father of Edmund, Eadred, Eadgifu and Eadburg. He fathered at least nine daughters.

Edward, a witness of the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Edward, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 942.

Edward, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Edward, brother of Athelstan of Sunbury. A landholder in Middlesex in c968. He was involved in the affair of the woman Thurwif who had been stolen from Aelfsige of Yaxley.

EDWARD the Martyr (St.), king of Wessex 975-978, after his father Edgar. In 978, when only sixteen, he was murdered at Corfe, reportedly on the orders of his step-mother Aelfthryth.

Edward, a landholder at Witcham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Edward, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London, Rochester, Lympne and Thetford. Late 10th century.

Edward, a clerk at Worcester in 966. He became a priest c977-985.

Edward the long. An Englishman who fought at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Edward, an East Saxon, and chamberlain to ealdorman Brihtnoth. He fought alongside his master at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Edward of Combe, a landholder at Brabourne in Kent in 997.

Edward, moneyers of this name operated five mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Edward, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Cambridge, Canterbury and Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Edward, son of king Edmund Ironside. He was exiled to Sweden with his brother Edmund in 1017, but went on to Hungary, where he married Agatha, sister of the Queen and was father of Edgar atheling, Margaret and Christina. He was recalled to England by king Edward in 1057, probably to be his heir, but died suddenly in unexplained circumstances.

EDWARD the Confessor (St.), king of England 1042-1066, after Harthacnut. Son of king Aethelred and Emma and brother of Alfred and Gode. He was sent to Normandy in 1014 to ensure his safety; he returned to share rule with his half-brother Harthacnut in 1041. He married Edith daughter of earl Godwine of Wessex. He became known as Edward the Confessor, and miracles were attributed to him.

Edward, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held two and a half virgates at Sutton in Wenslow Hundred.

Edward White, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a third of a virgate at Chalgrove in Manshead Hundred.

Edward, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held five hides at Caversfield in Rowley Hundred of earl Tostig.

Edward cild, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held estates amounting to forty hides.

Edward, a man of the abbot of Ely, and landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at Arrington in Wetherley Hundred.

Edward, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held five hides at Leigh, Budworth and Lymm.

Edward, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Maker in Rillaton Hundred.

Edward, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates at Stanton-by-Bridge and Barton Blount.

Edward, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held a virgate and a half and a furlong at Meavy and Natsworthy.

Edward, a priest and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held two and a half virgates at Raddon in Hayridge Hundred.

Edward, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held two hides at Thorncombe.

Edward Lip, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Stourpaine in Pimperne Hundred.

Edward, a priest and landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide at Preston in Cranborne Hundred.

Edward, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held eleven hides at St.Osyth, Alresford and Chatham.

Edward, son of Swein. A landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide at Chafford. He married Eddeva.

Edward, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held eight and a half hides at Soberton, Houghton and Hambledon.

Edward, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name, including Edward of Stone, held eleven hides at Milton Regis, Knowlton and Teston.

Edward Snook, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung at Teston.

Edward cild, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five carucates at South Witham, and fourteen houses in Lincoln.

Edward, son of Swein. A man of king Edward. A landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held five hides at Lisson.

Edward, a landholder in Rutland in 1066. He held ten hides at Glaston, Tickencote and Bisbrooke.

Edward, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name, including Edward son of Wulfweard, held two hides and a virgate at Tellisford, Ilminster and Crook.

Edward the Breton, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three virgates at Walpole in North Petherton Hundred.

Edward, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Wadgate in Colneis Hundred.

Edward, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen and a half hides at Brightford, Sherrington and Willingdon.

Edward, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held eight hides at Manningford and Chedglow.

Edward, a radman and landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Besford and Powick in Pershore Hundred.

Edward, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Walden Stubbs in West Riding.

Edwin, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Edwin, father of queen Ealhhild in the poem Widsith. 7th century.

EDWIN (St.), king of Northumbria 616-633, after Aethelfrith. Son of king Aelle of Deira and brother of Hereric and Acca. He married Coenburg and was father of Osfrith and Eadfrith, and then Aethelburg, the christian daughter of king Aethelbert I of Kent, and was father of Eanflaed. His early years were spent in exile at court of king Redwald of the East Angles. He defeated Aethelfrith at the battle of the river Idle in 616, but was killed in battle against Caedwalla and Penda at Hatfield Chase in Yorks in 633. He became known as Bretwalda in

Edwin, a comes or ealdorman. Known as Eda. He became abbot of Gainford in Yorks. He died in 801.

Edwin, son of Edward the Elder and, probably, Eadgifu. He was drowned in the channel in 933, reportedly set adrift on the orders of his half-brother king Athelstan. Brother of Aelfweard, Eadgifu, Ealhhild, Edith, Aelfgifu, and half-brother of Athelstan, Edmund, Eadred, Eadgifu and Eadburg.He was buried at St. Bertin.

Edwin, son of Othulf. A landholder at Burwell in Cambs and at Great Barton in Suffolk. Mid 10th century.

Edwin, a moneyer, at Wallingford, of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Edwin, abbot of Evesham in c940, after Cynath II.

Edwin, a thegn in Wilts between 962 and 968. He held land at Moredon.

Edwin, a monk at Winchester. He stole a purse and was paralysed until he confessed. Late 10th century.

Edwin, a monk and master of the children at the New Minster Winchester in c980. He travelled to Durham after a vision of Cuthbert.

Edwin, ealdorman of Sussex and Kent c975-982. He died in 982, possibly when Scandinavian pirates landed at Portland.

Edwin, a miles of archbishop Oswald of York in 982. He held land at Bengeworth in Worcs.

Edwin, a cniht in Worcester of archbishop Oswald of York. Late 10th century.

Edwin, son of Eadric. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Edwin, a priest, probably at Stondon in Beds. Late 10th century.

Edwin (Eadwine), abbot of Abingdon 985-990, after Osgar, having purchased the abbacy. Son of ealdorman Aelfhere of Mercia, and brother of Eadric. He had been a thegn of king Edgar in Wilts in 962.

Edwin, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Edwin, a bondman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Edwin, a slave at Charlton in Dorset. He was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Edwin, second son of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia. Late 10th century.

Edwin, a priest at Crediton. He inherited five mancuses of gold from bishop Aelfwold in c1012.

Edwin, moneyers of this name operated thirteen mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Edwin, an elder at Christchurch, Canterbury in c1020. EAD.

Edwin, son of Enniaun. A landholder in Hereford. In c1023 he unsuccessfully sued his mother for land at Wellington.

Edwin (Eadwine), a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Cnut in 1031.

Edwin, a priest at Canterbury in c1032. A landholder at Palster in Kent. Brother of archbishop Eadsige.

Edwin, a moneyer, at Hastings, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, brother of Northman, and of earl Leofric of Mercia, and son of ealdorman Leofwine. He was killed, with Thorkil and Aelfgeat, in an ambush by the Welsh in 1039.

Edwin, a monk, probably at Walsingham. He inherited a mill at Guist in Norfolk from bishop Aelfric of East Anglia in c1038.

Edwin Rainere, a tenant of queen Edith at Lewknor in Oxon. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, son of Leofric. A witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, son of Eadmaer. A witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, son of Leofede. A witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, moneyers of this name operated twelve mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, son of ealdorman Ulfketel of East Anglia. He held extensive estates in Anglia. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, son of Brihtmaer. He became a monk at Worcester. Mid 11th century.

Edwin of Caddington, a king's thegn. A landholder at Watford in Herts, and at Sundon and Streatley in Beds in c1053. Brother of Aethelwine, father of Leofwine.

Edwin, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Edwin, son of Alfred. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Edwin the Blacksmith, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Edwin Godeswale, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Edwin Gule, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Edwin Wridel, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Edwin of Melton, a thegn in Norfolk. Brother of Wulfric, and of Wulfgyth of Stisted. He held extensive estates in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, son of Egferth. He held land of his kinsman Edwin of Melton. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Edwin, earl of Mercia c1063. Son of earl Aelfgar of Mercia and brother of Morcar, Burchard and Edith. With his brother Morcar, he fought king Harald of Norway and earl Tostig at the battle of Fulford in 1066.

Edwin, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides at Stratfield Mortimer, Ardington and West Hanney.

Edwin, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held five hides at Biscot in Flitt Hundred.

Edwin, a priest and landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a hide at Hanney in Wantage Hundred.

Edwin, son of Burgred. A thegn of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held twenty-three hides at Oving, Sherington and Lathbury in Bucks, and fifteen hides at Shelswell and Heyford in Oxon.

Edwin, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen hides at Edge, Hampton and Eccleston.

Edwin, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held a hide and a half at Trebarfoote and Minster.

Edwin, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates and five bovates at Smisby, Dore and Unstone.

Edwin, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held twelve estates amounting to four and a half hides.

Edwin, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held forty-five acres at Mashbury in Dunmow Hundred.

Edwin, a priest and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three virgates at East Ham.

Edwin Groat, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Fryerning and Wickford.

Edwin, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at Nateley and Bartley in Hants, and half a hide at Appleford on the Isle of Wight.

Edwin, a priest, and landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a virgate at Preston Candover in Bermondspitt Hundred.

Edwin the Hunter, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held two hides in Kingsclere Hundred.

Edwin, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Bage, Dilwyn and Risbury.

Edwin, brother of Baldwin. A landholder in Kent in 1066. He held six sulungs at Hardres, Wrotham and Hougham.

Edwin, a landholder in Leics in 1066. With Rolf he held a carucate at Wymeswold in Goscote Wapentake.

Edwin Alfrith, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held five carucates and six bovates at Kibworth Beauchamp.

Edwin, landholders in Middlesex in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Kensington and Tollington.

Edwin, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held eleven carucates at Melton, Stokesby and Sparham.

Edwin, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Harrowden, Alderton and Rushton.

Edwin, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held twelve hides at North Stoke and Alwoldesberie.

Edwin, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held five hides at Preen, Middleton and Brockton.

Edwin, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held ten and a half hides at Bradford on Tone, Exton and Isle Abbotts.

Edwin, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three hides at Cippemore in Seisdon Hundred.

Edwin, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Nordberia in Plomesgate Hundred.

Edwin, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held four and a half carucates at Blyford, Dodnash and Brantham.

Edwin the Smith, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held small estates at Stratton and Carlewuda. Father of Aelfric.

Edwin, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a hide at Streatham.

Edwin, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at West Dean, Buddington and Muntham.

Edwin, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held twenty hides at Radford Semele, Rugby and Ladbroke.

Edwin, a vice-comes and landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Marston and Beausale.

Edwin, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-two hides at Clyffe Pypard, Lacock and Somerford.

Edwin, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held half a hide at Orleton in Doddingtree Hundred.

Edwin, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Thornton Cowling and Donnington. This may be earl Edwin.

Edwin (Eadwine), abbot of Westminster c1049-c1068, after Wulfnoth. He was first abbot of the new foundation of king Edward.

Edwulf see Eadwulf

Edwy see Eadwig

Efe, a moneyer of king Beanna of East Anglia. Mid 8th century.

Eferbred, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Eferulf, a moneyer of kings Edmund and Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Effi, a moneyer, at Bruton, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Efrard, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Efrawg, in Arthurian legend: Father of Perceval.

Efrddf, in Arthurian legend: Twin sister of Urien of Rheged.

Egbald, abbot of Peterborough c687-c716. He held land at Hoo in Kent. His name was appended to the spurious charter of Crowland dated 716.

Egbald, a comes. A witness to a Rochester charter of 762.

Egbald, bishop of Winchester, after Aethelheard. Late 8th century.

Egbert, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Egbert, in legend, a leader of the British at the battle of the river Camblan in Cornwall in 542. Alternatively a Saxon leader who was killed.

Egbert, possibly a son of king Ida of Bernicia. Mid 6th century.

EGBERT I, king of Kent 664-673, after his father Eorconbert. Brother of Hlothere, Eormenhild and Eorcongota. Father of Eadric and Wihtred.

Egbert, a hermit in East Anglia. He was in regular contact with Guthlac. Early 8th century.

Egbert (St.), bishop of Iona. He studied while in self-exile in Ireland. He saw a vision of the death of bishop Chad. He died in 729 at the age of ninety.

Egbert, bishop of York in 734, archbishop 735-766, after Wilfrid. Son of Eata and brother of Egred, Oswulf and king Eadbert of Northumbria. He travelled to Rome with his brother Egred, who died there.

EGBERT II, a king in Kent c765-c785, possibly sharing rule with Heahbert.

Egbert, bishop of Lindisfarne 802-819, after Hygebald.

Egbert, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in Mercia in 824.

Egbert, abbot of Evesham, after Aldbald. A witness at the synod of Clovesho in 824.

EGBERT, king of Wessex 802-839, after Brihtric. Son of Ealhmund. He spent three of his early years in exile in France. He ravaged Cornwall in 815, Mercia in 829, and Wales in 830. He defeated the Danes at the battle of Hingston Down in 838. He married Redburg, was father of Aethelwulf and Edith.

Egbert, a thegn of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in 849. He held estates in Worcs and Warks.

Egbert, a deacon at Peterborough in 852.

Egbert, a thegn in Wessex between c864 and c868. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

EGBERT I, king of Northumbria 867-873. He was appointed king by the Danes after the defeat of Osbert and Aelle at York.

EGBERT II, king of Northumbria 876-879, after Ricsige.

Egbert, an abbot. He was killed, with his companions, in 916.

Egbert, a moneyer, at Hereford, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Egbert, second son of king Aethelred II and his first wife Aelfgifu. He died in c1006, aged about fifteen. Brother of Athelstan, Edmund and Eadred.

Egbert, a burgess in York in 1066.

Egbrand, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Tatton and Knutsford.

Egbrand, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Sicklinghall, Coverham and Addlethorpe.

Egburg, an abbess. A correspondent with Boniface. Sister of Wihtburg and Oshere. Early 8th century.

Egburh, abbess of Repton. see Eadburg of Repton

Egelwine, an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Sceldeford, probably Shelford in Cambs..

Egered, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Egferth, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Egferth, a thegn. A witness, in 898, to a Kentish charter of king Alfred.

Egferth, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Egferth, a slave in Durham. He had sold himself to Geatflaed to obtain food, but was later freed. Late 10th century.

Egferth, father of Edwin who was a landholder of Edwin of Melton. Mid 11th century.

Egfrith, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Egfrith, son of king Eadbald of Kent. Early 7th century.

EGFRITH Ailguin, king of Northumbria 670-685, after his father Oswy. He married Aetheldreda, daughter of king Anna of the East Angles, and then Eormenberg of Kent. Brother of Alchfled, Osthryth, Alchfrith, Aelfwine and Aldfrith. He was a hostage with Cynewise at the court of king Penda of Mercia in his early years. He invaded the province of the Picts and was killed in battle against king Bridei at Donnichen.

Egfrith, abbot of Glastonbury 719-729, after Ealdbert.

Egfrith, an ealdorman. He signs as praefectus at Crediton in 739.

Egfrith, son of king Aethelred of the East Angles. A patron of church at Hereford. Early 9th century.

EGFRITH, king of Mercia in 796, after his father Offa, reigning for 141 days only. He was consecrated as king in 787, during the lifetime of his father, and was the first English king recorded as having been consecrated. Brother of Eadburg and Aelfflaed.

Egfrith, a priest at Worcester between c899 and c904.

Egfrith, a royal official in c968. He died by drowning, possibly of his own volition. He held land at Sunbury in Middlesex.

Egfrith, father of Arkil who was the third husband of Sigrida, a kinswoman of bishop Aldhun of Lindisfarne. Early 11th century.

Egfrith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven and a half carucates at Ruston Parva, Caythorpe and Lowthorpe.

Egfrith, possibly abbot of St.Albans in c1066, appointed by Stigand. With the monks Aelfric and Semannus he took the St.Albans treasures to Ely.

Egfritha, daughter of bishop Aldhun of Lindisfarne. She married earl Uhtred of Northumbria, but was discarded; she then married the thegn Kilvert of Yorks, but was again discarded; she returned to her father and then became a nun. Early 11th century.

Egfritha, daughter of Aethelflaed and Orm, the son of Gamel. She married Waltheof, and then Aelfsige of Tees. Mid 11th century.

Eghard, a moneyer of king Brihtric of Wessex. Late 8th century.

Egheard, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Egheard, an abbot, probably in Northumbria. He subscribed to the report of the legates to pope Hadrian in 786.

Egheard, a witness to a charter of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in c840.

Egheard, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Eghelm, with his wife and his child, he was bonded in the service of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Eghun, a witness to a charter of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in c840.

Eghun, a priest, probably at Gloucester, in 883.

Egil, brother of Weland the Smith. He appears on the Franks casket.

Egil, son of Skalla-Grim. A Scandinavian mercenary and poet in the entourage of king Athelstan. He fought at the battle of Brunanburh in 937. Brother of Thorolf.

Egisbert, a witness of documents in Kent in c705.

Eglaf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eglaf, in the poem Beowulf: Father of Unferth, the thyle of Hrothgar.

Eglaf, bishop of Dunwich, after Aldbert in c742.

Eglaf, a geneat of ealdorman Aethelred of Mercia in 896.

Eglaf, father of Aescfrith. A Northumbrian. His son, while a hostage, fought valiantly at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Eglaf, a Danish leader. With Hemming, he commanded the second fleet that joined that of Thurkill the Tall and ravaged the south-east in 1019. Son of Thurkill Sprakaleg, and brother of earl Ulf and of Gytha the wife of earl Godwine.

Eglaf, a thegn. A witness to a Dorset charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Eglante, in Arthurian legend: Mother of Dodinel le Savage.

Eglecta, wife of Antonius Stephanus and mother of Crescens. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB695.

Egmund, a priest at Worcester in 825.

Egnatius Dyonisius, heir of Julius Primus. Named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1175.

Egnatius Lucilianus, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c240. Named on a dedication slab found at Lanchester. RIB1091.

Egnatius Pastor, Aulus, named on a dedication slab to Asclepius, found near Workington. Roman, unknown date. RIB808.

Egnatius Tyrannus, Titus, subject of a curse inscribed on a leaden plate found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB 6.

Egnatius Verecundus, prefect of the Cavalry Regiment Augusta in c197. Named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. RIB895.

Egred, son of Eata, and brother of Oswulf, king Eadbert of Northumbria and archbishop Egbert of York. He travelled with Egbert to Rome, where he died. Mid 8th century.

Egred, bishop of Lindisfarne 830-845, after Heathured.

EGRIC, king of the East Angles c630-636, after Ricbert. He shared rule with his kinsman Sigebert. He was killed in battle with king Penda of Mercia.

Egric, a lector and teacher in Northumbria. He died in 771.

Egron, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Egstan, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Egtheow, in the poem Beowulf: King of the Geats. Son-in-law of Hrethel, and father of Beowulf.

Egwald, abbot of Waltham. Early 8th century.

Egwald, father of Leodwald. An ancestor of king Ceolwulf of Northumbria.

Egwine (St.), bishop of Worcester 692-710, after Oftfor. He probably travelled to Rome with king Cenred of Mercia and king Offa of the East Saxons in 708. He founded the monastery at Evesham, and may have become abbot late in life. A kinsman of king Aethelred of Mercia. He died in 717.

Egwine, a monk of St.Albans. He retrieved the bones of St.Alban, stolen by the Danes, from Odense. 10th century.

Egwine, a reeve of Aethelflaed of Damerham. He inherited four hides at Hadham in Herts from her. Late 10th century.

Egwold (Egwald), a signatory to the foundation charter of the monastery at Chertsey in c674.

Egwold, abbot of Tisbury in Wilts in 759, after Wintra.

Egwulf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Egwulf, son of Eadric and grandson of king Ida of Bernicia. Possibly Egwald. Late 6th century.

Egwulf, bishop of the East Saxons and London in 745, after Ingwald. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Egwulf, a witness to a Rochester charter of 801.

Egwulf, a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Egwulf, a king's horse-thegn. He was possibly steward of property of king Alfred at Lower Hurstborne in Hants. He died in 897.

Egwulf, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Egwulf, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five bovates at Beesby in North Riding.

Egwynn, first wife of king Edward the Elder and mother of Athelstan. She is reported as a lady of noble birth, but also as a shepherd's daughter who was his concubine. Early 10th century.

Eicmund, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder and of archbishop Plegmund of Canterbury. Early 10th century.

Eiddef, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Eiddilig, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Eilaf, in legend, a Saxon leader who was killed at the battle of the river Camblam in Cornwall in 542.

Eilaf Tod, a carrier of the body of Cuthbert during its seven year travels 875-882. He stole some cheese.

Eilaf, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Eilaf, son of the relic hunting priest Alfred of Durham. Mid 11th century.

Eilaf, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eilaf, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Glos in 1066. He held twenty-two hides at Driffield, Preston and North Cerney.

Eilaf, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held six and a half hides at Bengeo in Hertford Hundred.

Eilaf, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held three virgates at Winwick in Leightonstone Hundred.

Eilaf, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held three virgates at Newton in Somerset, and a virgate at Speccott in Devon.

Eilaf, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held two hides at Kington in Esch Hundred.

Eilaf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Osmotherley, Easton and Ellerby.

Eilaf see also Eglaf

Eilmer see Aethelmaer

Eincund, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963. Brother of Ulf.

Eingar, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held ten hides at Charndon in Lamua Hundred.

Einion Yrth, seventh son of king Cunedda. Late 5th century.

Einulf, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Womerton in Condover Hundred.

Eiric see Eric

Eirtag, named on a re-used Roman tombstone found at Lincoln. Probably mid 11th century.

Eisc see Ochta

Eisi, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide and a quarter at Deverill in Heytesbury Hundred.

Eisu, ruler of the Dobunni in c30 BC, or between c32 and 43.

Eithinyn, son of Boddw Adaf. The bull of battle. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Elaf see Airaf, Eilaf

Elaine (Helin), in Arthurian legend: Grand-daughter, or grand-son of king Brandegoris, by Bors.

Elaine, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of king Pelles. Mother of Galahad (by Lancelot) and Argus.

Elaine, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of king Pellinore. She killed herself when her lover Miles was killed.

Elaine, in Arthurian legend: Wife of king Ban of Benwick.

Elaine le Blank, in Arthurian legend; Daughter of Bernard and brother of Tirre and Lavaine. The Maid of Astolat.

Elaphius, a British chieftain, probably in Kent. His son was cured by bishop Germanus in c438.

Elaphius, a legendary leader of the British at the battle of the river Camblan in Cornwall in 540.

Elauth, in Arthurian legend: Father of Kegein.

Elbere, a moneyer of king Aethelred I of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Elda, a moneyer of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Eldad, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Eldadus (Aldate), bishop of Gloucester in 461. Brother of Eldol. He buried the 300 nobles massacred by Hengest at Ambrius.

Eldecar, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Eldol, in legend king of Britain for 30 years after Archmail. Late 3rd century BC.

Eldol (Aldolf), a chieftain at Gloucester and brother of bishop Eldadus. He slew seventy Saxons when Hengest treacherously trapped and slaughtered the British nobles at Ambrius in 461.

Elelaf, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Electus, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c959.

Eledenius, in legend, bishop of Alclud.

Elemod, a thegn. He held two cassati at Hallam in Derbyshire in 1011.

Elergia, in Arthurian legend: A witch who imprisoned Arthur.

Elesa, father of king Cerdic of the West Saxons. Late 5th century.

Eleutherius of the Great Army. A descendant of Coel Hen. Father of Peredur.

Eleutherius, bishop of the West Saxons. see Leutherius

Elfem, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Elffin, an unidentified warrior, possibly a young contemporary of Urien.

Elfgiva, daughter of king Edward the Elder. see Edith

Elfina, a daughter of king Alfred. She became a nun. Late 9th century.

Elfric, father of Osric and brother of Aelle. Early 7th century.

Elfrida, a daughter of king Alfred. She became a nun. Late 9th century.

Elfrith, a supposed son of king Eadred of Wessex. Mid 10th century.

Elfwin, son of king Oswy. see Aelfwine

Elfwyna, Elfwynn see Aelfwyn

Elgiva see Aelfgifu

Eli, in Arthurian legend: A reeve at Carmarthen.

Eli, father of Bleiddig who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Eli, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Crewe Hall.

Eliard, a landholder in Shropshire. see Aethelgeard

Elias, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Leader of the Sessoins. He was killed by Tristan.

Elias de Gomeret, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Elias, a priest at Lindisfarne. Mid 7th century.

Elias, patriarch of Jerusalem 878-907. He sent remedies to king Alfred to treat his illness.

Eliavres, in Arthurian legend: An evil knight with magical powers.

Eliazar, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Pelles.

Elidius, Celtic hermit. see Lide

Elidure the Dutiful, son of Morvidus and brother of Gorbonian, Archgallo, Ingenius and Peredure. In legend, king of Britain, alternating with his brother Archgallo. He was king for a total of 21 years. Early 5th century BC.

Elidur, in Arthurian legend: Aa noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome. Possibly an Irish king.

Eliot, in Arthurian legend: A minstrel.

Elis la Noire, in Arthurian legend: A knight of duke Chaleins.

Elismus, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Eliud, in legend king of Britain for 2 years after Urianus. Late 4th century BC.

Eliwlod, in Arthurian legend: A nephew of Arthur. Son of Madog.

Elizabeth (Eliabel), in Arthurian legend: Wife of king Melodias of Liones, and mother of Tristan.

Ella, a moneyer of king Aethelred I of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Ellaf, a moneyer, at London, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Elnod, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Elous (Heloise), a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held a hide at Baccamoor in Plympton Hundred.

Elphege (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 1006-1012. see Aelfheah

Elphin (St.), patron of Warrington in Lancs. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Elphin, son of king Urien of Rheged. Brother of Owain and Pascent. After the death of Urien, he was the patron of Taleisin. Early 7th century.

Elric, an early king of the East Angles, but possibly Egric.

Elric, an abbot, probably in Hereford. Early 8th century.

Elric, a thegn. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Elric see also Aelfric

Elsa, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Elsa, legatee of a mancus of gold from Wynflaed in c995.

Elsinus, praesul. see Aelfsige

Elst, a moneyer, at Hastings, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Elswith, wife of Wulfric Spott. Late 10th century.

Elswith, a nun, probably at Peterborough. She held land at Grantham in Lincs in c1060.

Elswy, abbot of Glastonbury. see Aelfsige

Eltan, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Elved, bishop of Bangor (possibly archbishop). He was the inspiration of the historian Nennius. Son of Tecwlid. He died c809.

Elwegga, a festerman of archbishop Aelfric of York in c1023.

Elwina, abbess of Romsey in Hants c975-c990, after Merewenna. She fled to Winchester during the Danish invasion.

Elyan the White (Helain), in Arthurian legend: Son of Bors. Later emperor of Constantinople.

Elyzabel, in Arthurian legend: Cousin of Guinevere, imprisoned by Claudas.

Emde, possibly grandson of king Ceawlin of Wessex.

Emerca, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Emerause, in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Emilia Theodora, mother of Valerius Theodorianus. Named on a stone coffin found at York. From Nomentum, near Rome. Roman, unknown date. RIB677.

Emma (Imma), daughter of king Theodbert of Austria. She married king Eadbald of Kent, and was mother of king Eorconbert, and of Eormenred and Eanswith. She died in 642.

Emma (Aelfgifu), daughter of Duke Richard of Normandy. Also known as Aelfgifu. She married king Aethelred II in 1002, and was mother of Alfred, king Edward and Gode. She then married king Cnut in 1017, and was mother of king Harthacnut and Gunnhild. In legend the lover of bishop Aelfwine of Winchester. She went into exile in 1037. All her property was taken by her son Edward for colluding with king Magnus of Norway in 1043. She died in 1052.

Enda, an Irish chief sent to Britain for schooling. Late 5th century.

Endelienta (St.), in Arthurian legend: God-daughter of Arthur.

Endellion (St.), a Cornish saint. A daughter of the Welsh king Brychan, and sister of Nectan. She lived at Tregony. 6th century.

Eneda, wife of king Edgar. see Aethelflaed

Enelbert, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Enemnogenus, named on an altar found at Greta Bridge, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB742.

Enestinus, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.21.

Eneuavc, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Bedevere.

Engelbert, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Engelbert, a canon of St.Pauls. A landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held a hide at Stepney.

Engelbred, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Engelram, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Engelric, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Engelric, priest and landholder. see Ingelric

Engenulf (Engerand), castellan de L'Aigle. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066. Killed in what became known as the Malfosse, he was one of only two Norman nobles who died in the battle.

Enhinti, daughter of Cynfarch and Nefyn, and sister of Urien of Rheged. Mother of Mouric. Late 6th century.

Eni, father of kings Anna, Aethelhere and Aethelwald of the East Angles, and brother of king Redwald. Early 7th century.

Enid, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Geraint, prince of Devon.

Enid, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Erec. Daughter of Tarsenesyde and Licorant, and mother of Cligés.

Ennianus, son of Malgo and brother of Run. Father of Belin. Late 6th century.

Enniaun (possibly Eanwine), father of Edwin who in c1023 unsuccessfully sued his mother for her land at Wellington in Hereford.

Enniaunus, son of Archgallo and brother of Morgan. In legend king of Britain, for 6 years, after his brother. Late 5th century BC.

Ennius Primus, named on a building stone found near Lampeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB409.

Enodas, a moneyer of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Enoder (St.), an obscure Cornish saint. Eponym of St.Enoder. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Eoba, a king in Mercia in c644.

Eoba, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of the kings of Mercia, Kent and Wessex. Late 8th century.

Eoban (Eofa), a priest. He was used as a message carrier between Boniface and abbess Eadburg of Thanet in c735. Probably became a suffragan bishop, and was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Eobe, an abbot in Warks in c730.

Eobing, a dux or princeps in Mercia in c790.

Eoda, an Anglo-Saxon priest. His collection of traditions was used in the compilation of the Penitentials of archbishop Theodore. Late 7th century. (d13.)

Eodwald, a child who died. see Aethelwald

Eof (Eoves), a herdsman. He and bishop Egwine saw a vision of the Virgin Mary in a meadow by the Avon. Egwine founded the monastery of Evesham there. Early 8th century.

Eofa, message carrier. see Eoban

Eoferard, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Eofermund (Iofermund), a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Eofor, in the poem Beowulf: A Geat, a retainer of Hygelac. Son of Wonred, and brother of Wulf. He killed Ongentheow.

Eofri, a swordsmith in Exeter. Probably 10th century.

Eolla, bishop of Selsey, after Eadbert. Early 8th century.

Eomaer, son of Angeltheow. A claimed ancestor of king Penda and of the royal line of Mercia.

Eomaer, assassin. see Eumer

Eomer, in the poem Beowulf: Son of king Offa of the Angles.

Eoppa, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Eoppa (Eopa, Appas), a Saxon. In 497, on the orders of Pascent the son of Vortigern, he posed as a physician and poisoned Ambrosius Aurelianus with scamony.

Eoppa, father of king Ida of Bernicia. Early 6th century.

Eoppa, a priest sent by bishop Wilfrid to baptise on the Isle of Wight in 661.

Eoppa, great-grandfather of king Egbert of Wessex. Son of Ingild and father of Eafa. Early 8th century.

Eoppa, a praefectus or ealdorman. A witness of documents in Wessex in c766.

EORCONBERT, king of Kent 640-664, after his father Eadbald. Brother of Eormenred and Eanswith, and father of Egbert, Hlothere, Eormenhild and Eorcongota. He married Seaxburg, daughter of king Anna of the East Angles. He ordered the destruction of all idols, and ordered lenten fasting.

Eorcongota (Eormengota)(St.), daughter of king Eorconbert of Kent and Seaxburg, and sister of Egbert, Hlothere and Eormenhild. She became a nun in the convent at Brie in Gaul. She was renowned for wonderful deeds and miracles. She died in c660.

Eorconwald (Erkenwald)(St.), bishop of the East Saxons and London c675-693, after Wini. He built monasteries at Chertsey for himself and at Barking for his sister Aethelburg. He assisted in the compilation of the laws of king Ine of Wessex. Possibly son of Offa, a prince in Lindsey.

EORCONWINE, king of the East Saxons. see AESCWINE

Eorlewine, a moneyer, at Bath, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Eormenberg, abbess of Thanet. see Domneva

Eormenberg, second of two daughters of Eormenred of Kent and Oslava who had the same name. Sister of Eormenberg, Aethelred, Aethelbert, Eormengytha and Aethelthryth. She married Merewalh of Mercia, and was mother of Mildburg, Mildgyth, Mildthryth and Merefin. Mid 7th century.

Eormenberg, second wife of king Egfrith of Northumbria. Probably daughter of Eormenred of Kent and Oslava, and sister of Eormenberg, Aethelred, Aethelbert, Eormengytha and Aethelthryth, one of which sisters may have been the abbess of Carlisle. She schemed against bishop Wilfrid, causing the king to drive him out of his bishopric in 678, but was cured of a madness by his release from gaol.

Eormengytha, daughter of Eormenred and Oslava, and granddaughter of king Eadbald of Kent. She built a second monastery at Minster-in-Thanet. Sister of Eormenberg, Eormenberg, Aethelred, Aethelbert and Aethelthryth. Mid 7th century.

Eormengota, daughter of king Eorconbert. see Eorcongota

Eormenhild (St.), daughter of king Eorconbert of Kent and Seaxburg, and sister of Egbert, Hlothere and Eorcongota. She married king Wulfhere of Mercia and was mother of king Cenred and Werburg. She became abbess of Sheppey in 674, and abbess of Ely in 694.

Eormenred, probably a sub-king in Kent. Son of king Eadbald of Kent. He married Oslava; two of their sons, Aethelred and Aethelbert were murdered by Thunor. Their daughter Eormenberg married sub-king Merewalh of the Magonsaete. Father also of Eormengytha and Aethelthryth. He died in c640.

Eormenric, in the poems Beowulf, Widsith and the Lament of Deor: King of the Ostrogoths.

Eormenric, son of Oisc and father of Ricula and king Aethelbert I of Kent. Probably also a king of Kent. He died in 561.

Eoroth, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

EORPWALD, king of the East Angles c620-627, after his father Redwald. Brother of Reinhere and Sigebert. He was assassinated by the pagan Ricbert.

Eorpwine, a priest and second abbot of a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne, after Eanmund. Brother of Aldwine. Early 8th century.

Eorpwine, a servant of bishop Lul in c760.

Eorthe (Eorðe), Anglo Saxon God of the Earth. A wife of Woden.

Eosa, a Saxon chief, and possibly brother of Octa. He surrendered to Ambrosius Aurelianus at York in 490. He was killed at the battle of St.Albans in 512.

Eosterwine (St.), abbot of Wearmouth 682-685. Born in c649. He was created abbot by his cousin Benedict Biscop. He died in an outbreak of plague.

Eostre, an Anglo- Saxon deity, of the dawn and rebirth. Eosturmonath was the month of April. She is mentioned in Bede's De Temporum Ratione.

Eoves, a herdsman. see Eof

Eowils, a Danish king of Northumbria. Possibly brother of Ingwar. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Epaticcus, a king of the Catuvellauni. Son of Tasciovanus, and brother of Cunobelinus. Early 1st century.

Epi, a moneyer, at London, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Epia, named on a brown coarse-ware jar fragment found at Gloucester. Roman, late 4th century. RIB2503.250.

Epillicus, recipient of a letter from Rufus, found on a stilus tablet in London. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2443.7.

Epinogris, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Son of the king of Northumberland.

Epistrofus (Epistophrius, Epistrod), in Arthurian legend: King of Greeks, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Epona, a Gaulish pagan deity introduced into Britain. Similar to Riannon.

Eppillus, king of the Atrebates until ousted by Verica. He then became king of the Cantiaci. Son of Commius, and brother of Tincommius and Verica. Early 1st century.

Eppa, brother of a girl held captive by abbot Beorwald of Glastonbury. He was sent to ransom her for 300 shillings. Early 8th century.

Eptacentus, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.617.

Erbin, son of Custennin, and father of Geraint. A Dumnonian leader, probably 6th century.

Erc (Erth) (St.), an obscure Cornish saint. Patron of St.Erth. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Erce, mother Earth, a Saxon fertility goddess.

Erchenbrand, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six bovates at Eakring in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Erconbold, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Erdulf, hermit. see Hardulf

Erec, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Son of king Lac of Estre-Gals. He married Enid.

Ergemond, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Ergimbalt, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Eric, Danish king of East Anglia 890-903, after Guthrum. He was killed, alongside the atheling Aethelwold, fighting against the Kentish at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Eric, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

ERIC Blood Axe, earl, then king of Northumbria 946-947 and 950-952. Son of king Harold Fairhair of Norway and Rahnhild. He killed his brothers Beorn and Ragnwald. He was driven out by king Eadred, returned home, and became king of Norway, but went raiding in England and was killed.

Eric Hakonarson, son of earl Hakon. He fought alongside Cnut and Swein Forkbeard in c1012. He was killled in England in 1013 when a surgeon was given wrong instructions as to how deep to cut.

Eric of Hlathir, prince of Norway. Brother-in-law of king Cnut and father of earl Hakon. He ravaged London, and was appointed earl of Northumbria by Cnut in 1016, but may have been expelled in c1023. SD .

Eric, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Bulkworthy in Shebbear Hundred.

Eric, brother of the supposed earl Tostig of Huntingdon. He held three hides and three virgates at Sawtry Beaumes in Hunts. Mid 11th century.

Eric, a landholder in Rutland in 1066. He held half a carucate at Thistleton in Alstoe Wapentake.

Eric, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held ninety acres at Ashbocking and Winston.

Ericil, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Eries, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. He is probably Gaheris.

Erifer, moneyer. see Heribert

ERKENWIN, king of the East Saxons. aee AESCWINE

Erkenwald, bishop of the East Saxons. see Eorconwald

Erlebald, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held five hides at Brewham and Witham Friary.

Erlebald, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held six hides at Codford.

Erlechin, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a third part of a hide at Basford in Nantwich Hundred.

Erlefred, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Erlend, son of earl Turf-Einar. With his brother Arnkel and Eric Blood Axe he was killed while raiding in England. Mid 10th century.

Erlend, earl of Orkney. With earl Paul and Olaf, son of king Harold Hardrada, he was allowed to leave after the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.

Erling, son of Skialg. A leader of the army of king Cnut in England in 1028.

Erling, Hants landholder. see Herling

Ermelandus (St.), an abbot, commemorated at St.Albans. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Ermenfred, bishop of Sion in France and papal legate. He was in Worcester for the election of Wulfstan as bishop in 1062.

Ernebald, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two hides at Yarnfield in Norton Ferris Hundred.

Ernebert, a deacon at Worcester in 825.

Erneis, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Penhallym in Stratton Hundred.

Erneis, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-eight hides at Frampton, Siddington, and Lower Swell in Glos, and six hides at Astley in Worcs.

Ernwald, an unidentified bishop, possibly a tutor of Boniface. Probably late 7th century.

Ernwald, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Ernwald, a landholder at Witchingham in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Ern... see also Earn...

Eros, named on a Samian fragment found near Braughing, Herts. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.171.

Erra, a comes of king Oswald of the South Saxons in c725.

Errand de Harcourt, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Ersalt, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Ertein, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Middleton in Wittery Hundred.

Erth, Cornish saint. see Erc

Erthgi (the Bear Hound), a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Esa (Ossa), father of Eoppa and grandfather of king Ida of Bernicia. Early 6th century.

Esbeorn, brother of Ordgar and Aelfgar. A witness of documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Esbeorn, a thegn or princeps, and kinsman of king Edward. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Esbeorn, a witness of documents at Worcester between 1050 and 1062.

Esbeorn, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Soughton on Deeside.

Esbeorn, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held half a carucate at Calow in Scarsdale Wapentake.

Esbeorn, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at Fordham in Lexden Hundred.

Esbeorn of Chelsfield, a prominent landholder in Kent in 1066.

Esbeorn, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Ditton in Larksfield Hundred.

Esbeorn Bigga, son of Aethelric Bigga. A landholder in Kent in 1066. He held fourteen sulungs at Birling and Thurnham, and eleven dwellings in Canterbury.

Esbeorn, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen carucates at Elkington, Covenham and Swallow.

Esbeorn, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held two carucates at Swepstone, and an estate at Heather.

Esbeorn, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate and a half at Willoughby-on-the-Wolds.

Esbeorn Crook, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held five bovates at Syerston and East Stoke.

Esbeorn, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held ten hides at Compton in Westbourne Hundred.

Esbeorn, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held four hides at Atherston-on-Stour.

Esbeorn, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Little Baruch in North Riding.

Esbriht, son of ealdorman Eadred, and brother of the comes Aelfstan. He was given land by king Ragnald I of Northumbria for fighting valiantly at the battle of Corbridge in 918.

Esc, killed in battle. see Oisc

Escanor, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Escanor le Beau, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Lover of the fairy Esclarimonde.

Escanor le Grand, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Esclados, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was killed by Owain, who married his widow Laudine.

Esclarimonde, in Arthurian legend: A fairy. Lover of the Escanor le Beau.

Escol, in Arthurian legend: Son of King Aelcus of Iceland.

Escot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Esgar, a staller see Asgar

Esi, an abbot among the East Angles in c700.

Esico Litullus, a centurion. Named on a Samian fragment found at Henlow, Beds. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.172.

Eskil (St.), a bishop and martyr. An English missionary to Sweden. Mid 11th century.

Esla, grandfather of king Cerdic of the West Saxons. Mid 5th century.

Esmelt, a priest and landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held fourteen hides at West Preston in Poling Hundred.

Esne, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Esne, a comes. A witness to a Rochester charter of 762.

Esne, bishop of Hereford in c790, after Podda or Aldbert.

Esne, a comes and praefectus, between 779 and 810, who witnessed documents at the synod of Chelsea in 801. Father of ealdorman Mucel the younger (possibly Aethelred Mucil). He held land at Evenlode in Glos. do8.

Esne, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

Esne, a bishop in Somerset, possibly deputy of the bishop of Sherborne. He received land in the will of king Alfred, and may have been the father of Aethelred Mucil. Late 9th century.

Esne, father of Aelfheah who was probably a tenant of archbishop Aelfric. Early 11th century.

Esred, a bishop in Northumbria in c737.

Ession (Echeon,Ethion), in Arthurian legend: King of Boetia, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Essocher, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held four hides at Chancton in Steyning Hundred.

Estan see Eadstan

Estmund, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Shotley in Samford Hundred.

Estorause, in Arthurian legend: Tyrant king of Sarras.

Estred, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Hinxton and Ickleton.

Estrilde, in legend the daughter of king Humber of Hunland. She became the second wife of king Locryn, and mother of Sabrin.

Estrith, daughter of King Swein Forkbeard and sister of king Cnut. Mother of Osbeorn, earl Beorn, and king Swein of Denmark. Early 11th century.

Eta, daughter of Edlu. A kinswoman of abbot Aldhun of Wimborne, in c725.

Etacontius, a freedman of Asurius Fortis. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB559.

Etaus, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 879-883, after Cynebert.

Etha (Echa)(St.), a hermit at Crayke in Yorks, renowned for his gift of prophecy. He died in 767.

Ethastan, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Ethbin (St.), a British monk and hermit in Brittany, who studied with Samson. He was of noble birth. 6th century.

Ethel... see Aethel...

Ethilda, daughter of king Edward the Elder. see Ealhhild

Ethor (Edor), a monk and martyr at Chertsey. He was killed by the Danes, probably in 870.

Ethric, son of Rigwulf, and great-grandson of Franco. Early 11th century.

Etram, a moneyer, at York, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Etruscus, Gaius, named on a marble sarcophagus found in London. Probably married to Atia. Roman, unknown date. RIB20.

Ettard, in Arthurian legend: The reluctant lady of Pelleas.

Ettenwolf, possibly a son of king Edgar. Founder of the abbey at Polesworth in c980.

Eudaf Hen, father of Conan Meriadoc. A Dumnonian leader, possibly 4th century. In legend he was the father of Helen, supposed mother of Constantine.

Eudelme (St.), an obscure Gloucester saint. Patron of Little Godbury. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Eudromus, named on a mortarium fragment found at Chesterholm. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2497.7.

Eueral, in Arthurian legend: The leading citizen, or earl, of Dorchester. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome. He may be Jonathel.

Euerwacer, a thegn at Bath in c1061.

Eugenius, in Arthurian legend: King of Scotland. He imprisoned Guinevere.

Eugenius, king of Cumbrians. He accepted king Athelstan in 924, but rebelled against king Eadred in 948.

Eugenius, king of the Cumbrians. see Owen

Eulad, father of Owain, who killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Eulalia, a nun at Barking in c672.

Eumer, an assassin sent by king Cuichelm of the West Saxons to kill king Edwin of Northumbria in 625.

Euny (Uny)(St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Lelant, Crowan and Redruth. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Eura, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Eurons, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Eusebius, owner of a gold ring found near Bedford. Probably 4th century. RIB2422.5.

Eusebius, a coiner in the entourage of Bertha, daughter of king Charibert of Paris, when she came to marry king Aethelbert I of Kent. Late 6th century.

Eusebius, abbot of Monkwearmouth. see Hwaetbert

Eustace, in Arthurian legend; Duke of Cambenet, a rebel against Arthur.

Eustace, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Eustace II, count of Boulogne. He married Goda, sister of king Edward. He travelled to England in 1051, where his knights caused a fracas in Dover that prompted the exile of the Godwine family. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066. He held estates at Southwark.

Eustace d'Abbeville, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Eustathius Placidas (Eustace)(St.), a saint popular in the west of Britain. Formerly a Roman general.

Eustus, named on an inscription found in the Cumberland quarries. Roman, unknown date. RIB1016.

Eutherios, owner of silverware found at Mildenhall. 4th century. RIB2414.5.

Eutolmius, owner of a gold ring found near Whittlesey. Roman, unknown date. RIB2422.6.

Eutychus, a freedman of the prefect Rufinus. Named on a tombstone found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1288.

Eva, abbess of Gloucester c735-c767, after Eadburg. (vch)

Eva (Eve), daughter of Api, a Dane, and Olive, a Lotharingian. She was born in c1058 and became an oblate at Wilton, where as a child she was a pupil of Goscelin.

Evadeam, in Arthurian legend: He was magically transformed into a dwarf. When rescued he became a knight of Arthur.

Evander, in Arthurian legend: King of Syria, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Evaine, in Arthurian legend: Wife of king Bors de Ganis and mother of Bors and Lionel.

Evelake, in Arthurian legend: A 1st century Saracen king.

Everard, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held twelve carucates at Kilby in Guthlaxton Wapentake.

Everild (St.), a virgin of a noble West Saxon family. With Bega and Wulfreda, she founded a nunnery in Northumbria, on land granted by bishop Wilfrid. She died c700.

Everwacer, a thegn and landholder in 1066. He held eighteen hides in Winterstoke Hundred in Somerset, and a hide in Devon.

Everwin, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Ewe (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of St.Ewe. Believed to be a woman, Ewa. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Ewicman, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate and a half in Norwich.

Ewing, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Fonthill Giffard in Dunworth Hundred.

Excingus, named on a tombstone found near Rotherham. Married to Verecunda Rufilia. Roman, unknown date. RIB621.

Exsupereus, a suspect for the carrying off of Vilbia, named on a leaden curse found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB154.

Exuperatus, named on black-burnished cooking pot fragments found at Chesterholm. Roman, c300. RIB2503.256.

Eystein Orri, a Norwegian noble. He was expected to marry Maria, daughter of king Harold Hardrada. He fought in the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.

Fabia Honorata, daughter of Fabius Honoratus and Aurelia Eglectiane. Named on a tombstone found at Chesters. Roman, 3rd century. RIB1482.

Fabius Dubitatus, owner of a slver trulla found in Northumberland. Probably 2nd century. RIB2414.36.

Fabius Honoratus, a tribune of the 1st cohort of Vangiones. Named on a tombstone found at Chesters. Married to Aurelia Eglectiane and father of Fabia Honorata. Roman, 3rd century. RIB1482.

Fabius Liberalis, commander of a detachment of the 6th legion. Named on an altar found near Dunbarton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2160.

Fabius Verus, named on a Samian fragment found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.175.

Faenius Felix, Lucius, a tribune of the 1st Nervian Cohort of Germans. Named on an altar found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2097.

Faganus, papal legate sent to king Lucius, to baptise the Britons, in 161.

Failbhe, abbot of Iona 669-679, after Cuimene.

Famlan, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Fanus, Lucius, named on a corner stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1445.

Farceus, a priest. He attested the charter of Crowland in 948.

Farden (Fardein), a moneyer, at Huntingdon, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Fargrim, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Stamford and York. Early 11th century.

Fargrim, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Chester and Stamford. Mid 11th century.

Fargrim, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Scoreby in East Riding.

Faricius, abbot of Abingdon. A Tuscan. He wrote a Life of Aldhelm. Early 8th century.

Farinmail, a British king. Son of Teudor. Fighting alongside Condidan and Conmail, he was killed in battle against Cuthwine and Ceawlin at Dyrham in 577.

Farman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lincoln and York. Late 10th century.

Farman, an elder at Christchurch, Canterbury in c1020. EAD.

Farman, a lay brother at Romsey in Hants in c1030.

Farman, a moneyer, at London, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Farman, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Farman, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held five acres at Hemingstone in Bosmere Hundred.

Farthegn, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Appleton in West Riding.

Farthein, a moneyer, at Lincoln and York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Farthin, a landholder in Northants in 1066. With Ulf he held two hides at Arthingworth in Rothwell Hundred.

Fassel, a lay brother at Hyde abbey in Hants in c1030.

Fastidius, a British bishop in c420, probably author of the Pelagian tract de Vita Christiana.

Fastulf, moneyers of king Edgar. They included Fastulf Boiga, Fastulf Gunares and Fastulf Rafn. Mid 10th century.

Fastulf of Finnesthorpe, a surety for land given over to the abbey at its restoration in 963.

Fastulf, a priest. A surety for land given over to the abbey at its restoration in 963.

Fastulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Tamworth, Thetford and York. Early 11th century.

Fastulf, brother-in-law of Wineman of Raunds. He stood surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Fastulf, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a church and eight acres at Stamford.

Fathir, a thegn of king Edward and landholder in 1066. He held ten carucates at Lexham, Great Bircham and Wilby in Norfolk, and a small estate in Suffolk.

Faunus, a Celtic pagan god. The Roman god of woodlands and landscape, the Greek Pan.

Fausta, named on a Samian fragment found at Eccles, Kent. Roman, probably late 2nd century. RIB2501.177.

Faustus, fourth son of Vortigern, by his daughter. He was taken by bishop Germanus to be brought up and educated.

Faustus, a Briton, abbot of Lérins in Provence. Later bishop of Riez. He died c490.

Favonius Facilis, Marcus, a centurion of the 20th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Colchester. Probably c48. RIB200.

Feader, a huscarle of king Harthacnut. With Thurstan, he was killed by the people of Worcester while collecting taxes in 1040.

Fech, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Baveney in Condertree Hundred.

Fech, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held half a hide at Broc in Doddingtree Hundred.

Fech, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at Giggleswick and Langcliffe.

Feirefiz, in Arthurian legend: Half brother of Perceval. With Repanse de Schoie, parents of Prester John.

Felaga, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides and thirty acres at Great Bardfield, Ashwell Hall and Hocsenga.

Feleberg, a nun in Hereford. She received land from king Cenred of Mercia, and passed it on to Mildburg. Early 8th century.

Felelolie, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Lavaine. Sister of Urre.

Felgeld, a hermit on the Island of Farne after Aethelwald in c699. He was cured of a tumour on his face by a relic of Cuthbert.

Felicio, a freedman. Named on a tombstone found at High Rochester. RIB1290.

Felicissimus, possibly a slave of Pompeius Optatus. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Brother of Hermagoras. Roman, unknown date. RIB561.

Felicius Simplex, a soldier of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a stone coffin found at York. Father of Simplicia Florentina. Roman, unknown date. RIB690.

Felicula, named on a Samian fragment found at Southwark. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.178.

Felicula, named on a tombstone found at Aldborough. Roman, unknown date. RIB710.

Felix, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.179.

Felix, a glass-maker. Named on a jug found in Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2419.115.

Felix, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1814.

Felix, named on a cooking pot fragment found at Chesterholm. Roman, 4th century. RIB2503.259.

Felix, son of Bassaeus Julius. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB672.

Felix, in Arthurian legend: Grandfather of Tristan. King of Cornwall and Liones.

Felix (St.), first bishop of the East Angles at Dunwich 630-647. A Burgundian, and a friend of king Sigibert of the East Angles when he was in exile in Gaul. He came to the East Angles from Canterbury to help the king with their conversion. Eponym of the town of Felixtowe.

Felix, a monk in East Anglia. He wrote a life of St. Guthlac. Probably 8th century.

Felix, the Frankish secretary of king Aethelwulf of Wessex in 852.

Felot of Langduk, in Arthurian legend: A knight, defeated by Tor.

Felot of Listinoise, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Fenchel, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate at Scremby in South Riding. Brother of Aelfnoth, Aesketel and Sigewat.

Feoccher, a married priest who tried to celebrate mass after sleeping with his wife. The bread and wine turned into pitch. Bishop Aethelwine of Durham made him remain chaste for the rest of his life. Mid 11th century.

Feologeld, a priest. He witnessed the decree raised at the synod at Clovesho in 803.

Feologild, a priest who became archbishop of Canterbury in 832 for a brief period, after Wulfred.

Ferebrace, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Fergus, in Arthurian legend: A young earl, later a knight of Tristan. He married Galiene.

Fergna, abbot of Iona 605-623, after Laisrean. A Briton.

Ferna, named on a Samian fragment found at Wiggonholt, Sussex. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.181.

Fernod, a thegn and standard-bearer of king Burgred of Mercia in 871.

Fernot, a thegn of Bosworth. In c1042 he claimed back from the monastery of Pega his family's gifts of land.

Ferolin of Salonica, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Ferragunze, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Ferrer, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Ferrers, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably Henry de Ferrieres.

Ferrex, son of Gorboduc and Judon. In legend a king of Britain after his father. He was killed by his mother for the murder of his brother Porrex. Mid 7th century.

Ferronius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB468.

Ferronius Vegetus, a centurion of the 3rd cohort. Named on a building stone found near Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1769.

Ferthi, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Feschampe, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Fesonia Severiana, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB563.

Festinius Probus, Lucius, infant son of Sempronius Probianus. named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB537.

Fetepace, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Fferfarch, father of Gwair the tall who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Ficel, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Fildas, thegn in Mercia. see Cildas

Fillid, a claimed ancestor of Cerdic.

Fimmilena, a Germanic goddess of war, worshipped around Hadrian’s Wall. One of the Alaisiagae.

Fin the Dane, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Cheddington in Yardley Hundred.

Fin the Dane, a landholder in Essex and Suffolk in 1066. He married Wulfeva.

Fin Folcwalding, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Frisians.

Finan (St.), bishop of Lindisfarne 651-661, after Aidan. A priest from Iona. He baptised king Peada of Mercia and king Sigebert the Good of the East Saxons. A kinsman of king Egfrith.

Finbar, an Irish general. He and Guiner were defeated at Hayle Bay, near St.Ives, by Theoderic in c500.

Finbeus, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Possessor of a magic stone.

Finegal, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Great Langton in North Riding.

Fingar (St.), son of an Irish king. He and his sister Piala were killed in Cornwall by king Tewdric of Dumnonia in c455.

Fingoldwulf, a claimed ancestor of Cerdic.

Finitivus, named on a Samian fragment found at Lancaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.185.

Finn, a claimed ancestor of kings Ida and Cerdic and the royal lines of Bernicia and Wessex.

Finn, in the poem Beowulf. King of the Frisians. Son of Folcwalda. He married Hildeburh.

Fisc, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Wood Dalling in Eynsford Hundred.

Fisher King (Pelles, Bron, Anfortas), in Arthurian legend: An invalid king.

Fitela, in the poem Beowulf: Son and nephew of the legendary Germanic hero Sigemund.

FitzBrian, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

FitzGarin, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

FitzGeffray, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

FitzHerbert, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

FitzHu, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

FitzPiers, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

FitzSymond, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

FitzVise, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

FitzWater, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Flaccinius Marcellus, Titus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Batavians. Named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1536.

Flaccinus, owner of a lead weight found at Chichester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2412.73.

Flaminius, Titus, a soldier in the 14th legion Gemina. Named on a tombstone found at Wroxeter. Probably mid 1st century. RIB292.

Flannedrius, in Arthurian legend; A knight of the Castle of Ladies.

Flavia Augustina, wife of Aeresius Saenus of the 6th legion Victrix and mother of Saenius Augustinus. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB685.

Flavia Baetica, wife of Afutianus. Named on a tombstone found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2115.

Flavia Emerita, named on a tombstone found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1716.

Flavia Flavina, mother of Julia Iberna. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB377.

Flavia Ingenua, wife of Flavius Helius. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB251.

Flavia Peregrina, wife of Crotus. Named on a tombstone found near Rotherham. Roman, unknown date. RIB620.

Flavia Veldicca, wife of Flavius Natalis, and mother of Flavius Ingenuinus and Flavius Flavinus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB358.

Flavia Victorina, wife of Titus Tammonius Victor. Named on a tombstone found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB87.

Flavinus, a trooper and standard-bearer of the Cavalry Squadron Petriana. Named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1172.

Flavinus, named on a grey jug found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.145.

Flavinus, named on a Samian fragment found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.190.

Flavius Sabinus see Sabinus

Flavius Vespasian, Roman Emperor see Vespasian

Flavius Ammausius, a prefect of Sebosian cavalry in c262. Named on a dedication slab found at Lancaster. RIB605.

Flavius Agricola, a soldier of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a tomb slab found in London. He married Albia Faustina. Probably 3rd century. RIB 11.

Flavius Antigonus Papias, a citizen of Greece. Named on a tombstone found at Carlisle. Married to Septimia. Probably 4th century. RIB955.

Flavius Aventinus, named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB904.

Flavius Attius, heir of Julius Valens of the 20th legion. Named on a tombstone found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB13.

Flavius Bellator, decurion of the colony of York. Named on a stone coffin found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB674.

Flavius Betto, a centurion of the 6th cohort of Nervians, of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on an altar found near Falkirk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2144.

Flavius Bitucus, a trooper of the Cavalry Regiment Indiana. Named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB108.

Flavius Blandinus, a weapons instructor. Named on a bronze plate found at Lydney Park, Glos. Roman, unknown date. RIB305.

Flavius Callimorphus, probably a freedman. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Father of Serapion and brother of Thesaeus. Roman, unknown date. RIB558.

Flavius Candidus, Titus, a soldier of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. From Xanten. Roman, unknown date. RIB357.

Flavius Carantinus, named on a rock inscription found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1442.

Flavius Cicatricula, Titus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chester. Probably 2nd century. RIB472.

Flavius Civilis, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1474.

Flavius Crescens, a centurion of the 1st cohort. Named on a building stone found near Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1763.

Flavius Flavinus, Titus, a centurion of the 6th legion. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB675.

Flavius Flavinus, son of Flavius Natalis and Flavia Veldicca, and brother of Flavius Ingenuinus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB358.

Flavius, Gaius, son of Gaius. Owner of a silver ring found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2422.24.

Flavius Helius, named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. A Greek, married to Flavia Ingenua. Roman, unknown date. RIB251.

Flavius Hilario, a centurion. Named on a tombstone found at Castlesteads. Heir of Gemellus. Roman, unknown date. RIB2003.

Flavius Hyginus, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a building stone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1161.

Flavius Hyginus, Publius, operator of a die works at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.29.

Flavius Ingenuinus, son of Flavius Natalis and Flavia Veldicca, and brother of Flavius Flavinus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB358.

Flavius Julianus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1507.

Flavius Julinus, a centurion of the 10th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB343.

Flavius Latinus, a centurion of the 8th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1409.

Flavius Litugenus, an oculist. Named on a sandstone stamp found near Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.13.

Flavius Longinus, Titus, a prefect in 2nd ala Pannoniorum. He was elected to the council of his municipium. Early 2nd century. CIL III 1100.

Flavius Longus, military tribune of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Father of Longinus. From Samosata, Iraq. Named on an altar found at Chester. Probably early 3rd century. RIB450.

Flavius Lucianus, a soldier of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone part found near Dunbarton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2181.

Flavius Marcellinus, a decurion. Named on an altar found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1870.

Flavius Martinus, a centurion. Named on a dedication slab found at Birdoswald. Roman, c297. RIB1912.

Flavius Martius, a senator. Named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Father of Martiola. Roman, unknown date. RIB933.

Flavius Maturus, Titus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.191.

Flavius Maximianus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians, formerly euocatus. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, c235. RIB1896.

Flavius Natalis, Titus, named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Married to Flavia Veldicca, and father of Flavius Ingenuinus and Flavius Flavinus. Roman, unknown date. RIB358.

Flavius Noricus, a centurion of the 9th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1664.

Flavius Postumius Varus, Titus, commander of a legion in c260, of senatorial rank. Named on a dedication tablet found at Caerleon. RIB316.

Flavius Secundus, Titus, a prefect of the 1st cohort of Hamian Archers. Named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, c136. RIB1778.

Flavius Secundus, an oculist. Named on a green steatite stamp found at Verulamium. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.10.

Flavius Severinus, a tribune. Named on an altar found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1267.

Flavius Titianus, Titus, a tribune of the 1st loyal Cohort of Vardullians. Named on an altar to Aesculapius, found at Lanchester. Late 2nd century. RIB1072.

Flavius, Titus, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB498.

Flavius Valerianus, Titus, a standard-bearer of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on an altar base found at Chester. Roman, probably third century. RIB451.

Flavius Virilis, Tiberius, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Married to Lollia Bodicca, and father of Victor and Victorinus. Roman, unknown date.

Flavius Vitalis, Aulus, operator of a lead mine in the York area. Roman, unknown date. RIB2404.68.

Flavius Sanctus, Roman governor of Britain. An associate of the poet Ausonius. Mid 4th century.

Flavius Senilis, Titus, praefectus reliquationis at the temple of Nodens at Lydney Park. Late 4th century. RIB2448.3.

Flint, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held three acres at Westrefield in Claydon Hundred.

Flodger, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Flodoald, a slave owner in c971, probably at Calne in Wilts. He tried to bribe the reeve Eadric. (Landfrith)

Flodman, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Flodulf, a moneyer, possibly at Chester. Mid 10th century.

Flodwin, a moneyer, at Chichester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Florence, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur, killed by Lancelot.

Florentius, a prominent citizen at Whithorn. Early 6th century.

Floriant, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Elyadus of Sicily. A member of Arthur’s court.

Florianus, a centurion of the 8th cohort of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a building stone found near Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1937.

Floridas, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Floridius Natalis, Titus, a legionary centurion in c230. Named on a dedication slab found at Ribchester. RIB587.

Florie (Floree), in Arthurian legend: Niece of king Joram. She married Gawaine, and was mother of Wigalois.

Florie, in Arthurian legend: Queen of Kanadic. She raised Arthur’s son Ilinot.

Floris, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Florisdelfa, in Arthurian legend: An enchantress, a pupil of Merlin.

Florius Cogitatus, named on a marble tombstone found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB202.

Florius Fidelis, named on a marble tombstone found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB202.

Florius Maternus, Quintus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Tungrians. Named on an altar to Silvanus Cocidius, found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1578.

Florus, a bronzesmith. His work was found near Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.35.

Florus, a centurion of the 1st cohort. Named on a building stone found near Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1309.

Flotman, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held ten carucates at Ainderby, Sutton Howgrave and Laverton.

Foillan (St.), brother of Fursey and Ultan. With Dicul and Gobban, he was left in charge of his monastery by Fursey. He died in c655.

Folcard, a witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Folcbert, an abbot in Mercia in 774.

Folcbert, a priest from Elmham. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Folcburh, a nun or prioress at Bath in 681.

Folcerd, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Folchard, a moneyer, at Norwich, of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Folcnoth, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Folcreth, a moneyer, at Dover, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Folcric, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Folcwald, son of Geta. A claimed ancestor of Hengest and Horsa.

Folcwalda, in the poem Beowulf: Father of Finn.

Folcwine, a witness to a Rochester charter of 747.

Folcwine, a moneyer, at Sudbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Fold, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Foldbert, abbot of Pershore in Worcs 972-988. In c957, when a monk at Glastonbury, he went with Frithegar and Osgar to Abingdon to join abbot Aethelwold.

Foldred, an abbot. A witness of documents at the synod of Chelsea in 801.

Foleyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Folherd, a moneyer, at Ipswich, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Foliambe, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Folvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Fordred, a moneyer of kings Eanred, Aethelred II and Redwulf of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Forianus, a soldier of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar piece found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB139.

Formentyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Forna, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Forna, a moneyer, at Nottingham, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Forni, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three hides at Longhope in Westbury Hundred.

Forni, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held thirty-seven carucates at Swaythorpe, Fridaythorpe and Kilham.

Forthere, a Northumbrian thegn. He was killed during the assassination attempt on king Edwin of Northumbria in 625.

Forthere, bishop of the West Saxons at Sherborne in 709, after Aldhelm. He travelled to Rome with queen Frithogith of Wessex in 737.

Forthere, a priest. He was used by Boniface to carry letters to England in c742.

Forthgar, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Forthred, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Forthred, abbot of three monasteries in Yorks. In c757 he claimed to the Pope that the were taken from him by king Eadbert of Northumbria and given to his brother the future king Aethelwold Moll.

Forthred, an abbot, probably in the diocese of Leicester. He signd the decree of the synod of Clovesho in 803. He died in 805.

Forthred, a thegn of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in 844. He held land at Wotton Underwood in Bucks.

Forthred, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three and a half virgates at Hallatrow in Chewton Hundred.

Fortunatus, named on a mortarium fragment found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2497.8.

Fortunatus, owner of a brooch found near Dumfries. Probably early 4th century. RIB2421.43.

Fortwine, a witness who attested documents as dux in 969.

Fossard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Fotred, a moneyer, in East Anglia, of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Possibly Botred. Early 9th century.

Fraena, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Fraena, a Danish earl. He was killed in battle against Aethelred and Alfred at Ashdown in 871.

Fraena, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in 930.

Fraena, a thegn between 963 and 1004. With Godwine and Frithegyst, he was in charge of the English army at the mouth of the Humber in 993. They deserted to avoid battle, as they were Danish on their father's side. A landholder at Rockingham in Northants.

Fram, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Framric, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Framwis, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Fran, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Chorlton in Nantwich Hundred.

Fran, father of Oswulf of Barwythe in Herts. Mid 11th century.

Fran, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five carucates at Fillingham, Northorpe and Cold Hanworth.

Fran, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held two hides and three virgates at Ashley and Horton.

Fran, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two carucates at Keyworth, Lamcote and Markham.

Fran, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held seven hides at Ratton, Claverham and Yeverington.

Fran, a thegn of earl Edwin. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held seven hides at Rous Lench and Willingwick.

Fran, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Two men of this name held eighteen carucates at Preston and Ganstead.

Fran, son of Thori. A landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Ellerby in East Riding.

Francagel, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Franco, one of the four guards, with Hunred, Stitheard and Edmund, who were in charge of the body of Cuthbert during its seven year travels 875-882. Uncle of Rigwulf, who supposedly lived 210 years. Father of Reinguald.

Frani, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Thistleton in Carlford Hundred.

Fraomarius, king of the Bucinobantes. He was transferred to Britain in 372, by Valentinian, to command a cohort of Alemanni.

Frard, a moneyer of kings Edmund and Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Frawin, a thegn and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Ingsdon, Bridgerule and Hele.

Frawin, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held five hides at Barlavington in Rotherbridge Hundred.

Frea, wife of Woden, worshipped in her own right.

Frealaf, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic and the royal line of Wessex, and of king Ida and the royal line of Bernicia.

Freanwulf, an ealdorman, probably fictitious, in Dorset in 844.

Freawaru, in the poem Beowulf: Daughter of Hrothgar and Wealhtheow, and sister of Hrethric and Hrothmund. She married Ingeld, prince of the Heathobards.

Freawine, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic and the royal line of Wessex.

Frebeorn, a free sokeman and landholder at Eversley in Hants in 1065.

Fredard, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Fredegis (Fregis), a landholder in 1066. He held seven hides at Houghton, Weedon and Oxendon in Northants, and a hide at Empingham in Rutland.

Fredegis, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held four carucates at Radcliffe, Warborough and Rempstone.

Fredemund, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Frederic (Freotheric), in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Frederic, a landholder in 1066. He held twelve hides at East Chiltington and Erringham in Sussex, and a sulung at Eastwell in Kent.

Frederick, nephew of archbishop Boniface. He became bishop of Utrecht. Mid 8th century.

Frederick, brother of William of Warenne. A pursuer of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Fredregis, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Scarning in Launditch Hundred.

Fredulf (Freothwulf), a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic and the royal line of Wessex, and of king Ida and the royal line of Bernicia.

Freegis, a landowner in Northants. He spoke in favour of earl Godwine of Wessex at his trial before king Edward in 1042.

Fregis, Mercian landholder. see Fredegis

Fregist, a thegn and miles in Lincs in 819. He held land at Langtoft. He was named in a forged charter of Crowland, dated 806, as having given land to the monastery.

Frehegeat, son of Woden. see Wothelgeat

Freobeorn, a lay brother at Hyde abbey in c1000.

Freohelm, a priest and abbot, probably in Northumbria. He died in 763.

Freomund (St.), a hermit. Reputedly of the line of king Offa of Mercia and of king Edmund of East Anglia, he was killed by his kinsman Oswy to nullify his threat to the thrones. He died in c866, but is probably legend.

Freomund, an abbot in Mercia. A witness at the synod of Clovesho in 824.

Freotheric, an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Breedon in Leics.

Freothogar, abbot of Evesham. see Frithegar

Freotholaf, a claimed ancestor of king Ida of Bernicia.

Freothomund, an abbot, probably in Worcester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Freothomund, legatee of a sword from the reeve Abba of Eastry in Kent in c835.

Freothored, a priest from London. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Freothorne, a thegn, a witness to the proceedings of the synod of Clovesho in c747.

Freothric, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Eadric and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Freothubert, a priest from Elmham. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Freothwulf, ancestor of king Cerdic. see Fredulf

Freothwulf, ancestor of king Ida. see Frithuwulf

Freoth... see also Frith...

Frerth, a priest at Folkestone. He stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Fresell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Fresnot, a monk. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1040.

Fresvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Frethard, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Frethic, a moneyer, at Derby, of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Frewin, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide at Tendring.

Frewin, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Kembroke in Colneis Hundred.

Freynes, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Freyr (Frig,Freo), a Saxon fertility goddess, associated with Dionysus. Sister of Ing. (Friday) GM. m52. m83. leg06. leg10.

Friagabis, a Germanic goddess of war, worshipped around Hadrian’s Wall. One of the Alaisiagae.

Frideswide (St.), daughter of the Didane and Saefritha, and of royal lineage. She rejected the atheling Aelfgar, who was blinded when he tried to take her. She was probably founder and abbess of a monastery at Oxford. She died in c735.

Fridla, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Frigethyst, a thegn. He attested a charter of Crowland in 966.

Frigyth, prioress of Hackness in 680, at the time of Begu's vision of the death of Hilda.

Frírek, a Viking. He carried "Landwaster", the banner of king Harold Hardrada, at the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. He is reported to have held the bridge over the river Derwent single handedly.

Frisoun, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Frissius, named on a Samian fragment found at Birdoswald. Roman, c130. RIB2501.197.

Frithburga, found on an inscribed stone at Whitchurch in Hants. Probably 10th century.

Frithcol, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Frithebern, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Stutton and Haverhill.

Frithebert (St.), bishop of Hexham 735-766, after Acca. He was also temporarily bishop of Lindisfarne when bishop Cynewulf was imprisoned by king Eadbert of Northumbria in c758.

Frithebert, a moneyer, at Southampton, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Frithebert, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held two hides at Hanechedene in Desborough Hundred.

Frithebert, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Harston in Thriplow Hundred.

Frithebert, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held twenty-three hides at Ockendon, Hanningfield and Margaretting.

Frithebern, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held seven hides at Stow Maries in Wibertsherne Hundred.

Frithegar, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic and the royal line of Wessex.

Frithegar, a monk at Glastonbury. With Foldbert and Osgar he went to Abingdon to join abbot Aethelwold in c957.

Frithegar (Freothogar), abbot of Evesham c975-c997. He exchanged his abbey for land at Towcester.

Frithegils, a monk and priest at a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne. A benefactor of the cell. Mid 8th century.

Frithegod, a deacon, probably Frankish, in the service of archbishop Oda at Christchurch Canterbury in 958. He wrote a long verse Life of Wilfrid, in Latin with Greek words incorporated.

Frithegyst, a thegn in Mercia. A witness of the first charter of Peterborough in 664.

Frithegyst, a thegn. Father of Osferth Spade-beard and Aethelwold. He attested the charter of Peterborough in 970.

Frithegyst, son of Cate. With Godwine and Fraena, he was in charge of the English army at the mouth of the Humber in 993. They deserted to avoid battle, as they were Danish on their father's side.

Frithegyst, father of Arkil who was the first husband of Sigrida. Late 10th century.

Frithegyst, a freeman and landholder at East Dereham in Norfolk in 1043.

Frithegyst, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Welbury, Dale and Huntington.

Frithegyth, wife of king Aethelheard of Wessex. She travelled to Rome with bishop Forthere in 737. She probably re-founded the minster at Taunton.

Frithelaf, a landholder at Sedgefield in Durham in c901. He held the land of bishop Cutheard of Lindisfarne.

Frithelaf, a witness who attested as dux in 969.

Frithemund, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Frithemund, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Frithestan, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Frithestan (St.), bishop of Winchester 909-931, after Denewulf. He died in 932.

Fritheswith of Oxford see Frideswide

Frithewine, a moneyer, at Steyning, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Frithi, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Frith... see also Freoth...

Frithe... see also Frithu...

Frithugisl, abbot of St.Martins at Tours in 804, after Alcuin. An Englishman, known also as Nathaneael.

Frithulf, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Frithured, a witness of documents in Middlesex in c704.

Frithured, a priest, of London, at Clovesho in 803.

Frithuric, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Frithuric, a princeps of king Aethelred of Mercia. He held land at Breedon and Repingale in Leicester. Probably a kinsman of sub-king Frithuwald, and a signatory on the Chertsey Charter. Late 7th century.

Frithuric, abbot of Folkestone in c843.

Frithuric, a thegn in 949. He held land at Ofaertun, either in Wilts or Hunts.

Frithuric, abbot of St.Albans c1066-c1076, after Leofstan.

Frithuwald, a claimed ancestor of Cerdic.

Frithuwald, king of Bernicia 581-588, after Theodric. May be the same person as Freothulf.

Frithuwald, sub-king in Surrey to Wulfhere of Mercia in 675. He married Wilburg, a daughter of king Penda, and was father of Osyth. Possibly buried at Chertsey Abbey.

Frithuwald, a monk of bishop Wynfrith of Lichfield. In 680 he was given land at Rippel by sub-king Oshere of the Hwicce on which to found a monastery.

Frithuwald, bishop of Whithorn 735-763, after Pecthelm.

Frithuwine, abbot of Monkwearmouth and Jarrow. Late 8th century. (vch)

Frithuwulf, a claimed ancestor of Cerdic.

Frithuwulf (Freothwulf), a claimed ancestor of king Ida of Bernicia.

Frithuwulf, king of Bernicia c573-580, after Theodwulf. May be the same person as Frithuwald.

Frithuwulf, a deacon at Worcester in c907.

Frithu... see also Frithe...

Frivile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Frocin, in Arthurian legend: A dwarf who betrayed king Mark.

Froda, abbot of Muchelney in Somerset between 693 and 725.

Frodo, brother of abbot Baldwin of Bury St. Edmunds. He was a landholder in Suffolk. Mid 11th century.

Frol of the Out Isles, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was killed by Lamorak. Brother of Belleance.

Frollo, in Arthurian legend: A Roman tribune in command in Gaul. He was killed in single combat with Arthur.

Froma, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Frontinus, a Roman consiliarius. He was exiled to Britain in c369, after being “mangled with rods” for sedition.

Frontinus, a glass-maker. His work found in various parts of south Britain. Roman, unknown date. RIB2419.116.

Frontinus Aquilo, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Heir of Gaius Lovesius. Roman, probably early 2nd century. RIB501.

Fronto Aemilianus, commander of the 2nd legion. Named on an altar slab found at Caerleon. Roman, probably c160. RIB320.

Frostulf, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Frotbolt, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Frotger, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Frothald, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Frothgar, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Frothi, son of king Harold Fairhair of Norway. With his brother Thurkill he raided England in c900. Father of Gorm.

Frothic, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Frumentius, a soldier of the 2nd cohort of Tungrians. Named on an altar found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2109.

Fugel, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Fugel, legatee of a mancus of gold from Wynflaed in c995.

Fugel, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Fugel, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held property in Southampton and Winchester.

Fugetat (Fuheltae), a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Aethelred II.

Fuglo, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Crawley and Shelton.

Fulbert, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Rougham in Launditch Hundred.

Fulcard, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Fulcard, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty-one acres at Mellis and Thrandeston in Hartismere Hundred.

Fulcher, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Heslingon and Moreby Hall.

Fulcrith, a moneyer of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Fulcric, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held twenty-eight carucates at Flixborough, Killingholme and Lea.

Fulder, a landholder at Luddington in Warks. Early 11th century.

Fulgenius, eldest son of Cherin. Brother of Edadus and Andragius. In legend king of Britain for 14 years after his father. Mid 4th century BC.

Fulgentius, a Pictish leader who defeated Severus at York in 211.

Fulk, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Norton in Barton Hundred.

Fulk, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held five hides at West Clandon in Woking Hundred.

Fulk, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held twelve hides at Woolbeding, Racton and Whalebeach.

Fulk d'Aunou, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Fulk du Pin, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Fullofaudes, a Roman dux taken prisoner by British rebels in c365.

Fulvius Macer, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB345.

Fulvius Natalis, a trooper of the Cavalry Regiment Indiana. Named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB108.

Fulvius Potitus, a centurion. Named on a bronze disc found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2427.14.

Fungus, a Danish earl. He was killed at the battle of Ashdown in 871.

Funisulanus Vettonianus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1879.

Furius Fortunatus, a magister primus. Named on an altar found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB457.

Furius Maximus, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB497.

Furius Secundus, Publius, named on a wooden stilus tablet found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2443.18.

Furnyvall, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Fursa, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held half a hide at Swineshead in Kimbolton Hundred.

Fursey (St.), a preacher and pilgrim, of noble blood, from Iona. He built a monastery, probably at Burgh Castle in Suffolk. He moved to the court of king Clovis II in Gaul to avoid Mercian attacks. Brother of Foillan and Ultan. He died at Peronne in c650.

Fyach, a landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066.

Fyneux, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gabinius Felix, a soldier of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Early 3rd century. RIB488.

Gabius, a centurion. Named on a lead tag found at Carlisle. Roman, probably mid 2nd century. RIB2504.8.

Gadd, a kinsman of the East Saxon thegn Offa who was killed at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Gadfrith, a witness of documents at Bath in c676.

Gadierd, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Gado, son of the king of the Vandals. At the court of king Offa of Mercia in mid 8th century.

Gadutels, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Gael, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Gaenbald, a witness at Clovesho in716.

Gaenberg, wife of the reeve Aethelnoth of Eastry in Kent. Early 9th century.

Gaenoch, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Gahalantine, in Arthurian legend: A knight of the Round Table. Later a knight of Lancelot.

Gaheris, in Arthurian legend; Son of Lot of Lothian and brother of Gawaine, Agravine, Gareth and Clarissant. Possibly late 5th century.

Gahmuret, in Arthurian legend: Father of Perceval.

Galaes, in legend the most beautiful of the 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Galaes, a queen of the Britons. In c688, with Wallo, she took refuge in what became known as Wales.

Galagars, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Galahad, in Arthurian legend: A true knight. Son of Lancelot and Elaine.

Galahault of the Long Isles, in Arthurian legend: A knight. The Haut Prince.

Galapas, in Arthurian legend: A giant who fought Arthur.

Galardoun, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Galba, Servius Sulpicius, Roman emperor in 68. As an adviser, he probably accompanied Claudius to Britain in 43.

Galegantin the Welshman, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Galentivet, in Arthurian legend: Brother of Griflet.

Galeriet, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Galerius Verecundus, named on a dedication slab found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1452.

Galeron, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur, from Galloway.

Galeschin, in Arthurian legend: Son of Arthur’s sister Belisent.

Galet the Bald, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Galiene, in Arthurian legend: The Lady of Lothian. She married Fergus.

Galihodin, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Latterly a knight of Lancelot.

Galilhud, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Latterly a knight of Lancelot.

Galind, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Galleron of Galway, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Galvarium, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Galvisius, a barrel-maker. His work was found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2442.6.

Gamager, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gamal see Gamel

Gamel, son of Bevo. His wife Sungeova entered the churchyard at Durham that was forbidden to women, and died on her way home. Probably 8th century.

Gamel, a slave in Durham. He and his father Aelfsige were given to Geatflaed by Cwaespatric, and were later freed. Late 10th century.

Gamel, a priest. A festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Gamel, a priest at Durham. He claimed to have been present at the miracle of Alfred and the hair of Cuthbert. Mid 11th century.

Gamel (Gamal), a Northumbrian thegn. Son of Orm, and father of Orm. He was killed, supposedly on the orders of earl Tostig, in 1065. His death, with that of Gospatric and Ulf, prompted the uprising in York.

Gamel, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held fifteen carucates at Mercaston, Shottle and Mugginton.

Gamel, a landholder in 1066. He held two hides at Poulton in the Wirral, and two hides at Rochdale in South Lancs.

Gamel, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held seventeen estates amounting to twenty-six carucates.

Gamel, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held half a carucate at Gamston in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Gamel, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held five hides at Waters Upton, Marston and Millichope.

Gamel, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a hide at Little Saredon in Cuttlestone Hundred.

Gamel, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name, including Gamel son of Orm, Gamel son of Asmund, and Gamel father of Leysing, held one hundred and fifteen estates amounting to three hundred and fifty-eight carucates, including large estates at South Cave and Bradford.

Gamel, son of Osbert. A landholder in Yorks and lawman in York.

Gamelbeorn, a Northumbriam thegn. With Dunstan and Glonieorn, he led the uprising against earl Tostig which led to his exile in 1065. He held eighty-two carucates in Yorks in 1066.

Gamelcarl, a burgess in York in 1066.

Gamidiahus, a military engineer. Named on an altar found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2096.

Ganger Hrolf, Norwegian leader. see Rollo

Ganico, named on a Samian fragment found at Carlisle. Roman, c150. RIB2501.201.

Ganieda, in Arthurian legend: The twin sister of Merlin. Wife of Rhydderch.

Gannenco, named on a Samian fragment found at Birrens. Roman, c150. RIB2501.202.

Gantlou, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Garaalt, priest. see Gerald

Garaunt of Camiliard, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Cousin of Guinevere.

Gardulf, a kinsman of archbishop Oswald of York. He held land at Whittington and Abbots Lench in Worcs in 983. He married Leofflaed, and was father of Leofenath.

Gareard, a moneyer, at London, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Garel, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Gareth of Orkney, in Arthurian legend; A true knight. Son of Lot of Lothian and brother of Gawaine, Gaheris, Agravine and Clarissant. Known as Beaumains.

Garetobda, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Garfin, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Garfin, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Gargantua, in Arthurian legend: A giant in the service of Arthur.

Garin, in Arthurian legend: Son of Berte. A vavasour. Father of Bertran.

Garlon, in Arthurian legend: A treacherous and invisible knight. Brother of king Pellam of Listinoise.

Garmund, in the poem Beowulf: Father of king Offa of the Angles.

Garmund, owner of a gold ring found at Bodsham in Kent. Probably 9th century.

Garnish of the Mount, in Arthurian legend: A knight, though a poor man’s son.

Garras, in Arthurian legend: King of Cork.

Garulf, in the Finn fragment: A Danish warrior. Son of Guthlaf.

Garulf, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Garulf, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Garulf, a thegn in Wiltshire in 940. He held land at Swallowcliffe.

Garulf, a moneyer, at Worcester and York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Garwig, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Garwen, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Henin the Old. A mistress of Arthur.

Garwine, a landholder in Lincoln. Father of Godric. Mid 11th century.

Gaudelu, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Gaugy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gaul, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Gaunt, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gaunter, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was defeated by Lancelot.

Gauter, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gautere, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Gillemere and Reynold.

Gauti, a huscarle of king Harold. A landholder in 1066. He held two hides at Bedfont in Middlesex, and two hides at Cockhamstead in Herts.

Gavero, father of Julius. son of Gavero of the 1st cohort of Nervians. Named on a building stone found near Bala. Roman, unknown date. RIB418.

Gavius Secundinus, Marcus, a beneficiarius of the governor. Named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1225.

Gavius Tiberinus, heir of Antigonus. Named on a tombstone found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB160.

Gawaine (Gwalchmai, Walwain), in Arthurian legend: Ruler of Galloway. Son of Lot of Lothian and nephew of Arthur. He was driven out by Octa and Ebusa, the sons of Hengest. Brother of Gaheris, Agravine, Gareth and Clarissant. Father of Giglain, the “Fair Unknown”.

Gawdelin, in Arthurian legend: A knight, killed by Aglovale. Brother of Goodewine.

Geat, a claimed ancestor of kings Ida and Cerdic and the royal lines of Bernicia and Wessex.

Geat, husband of the pregnant Maethild in the poem the Lament of Deor.

Geatflaed, a landholder in Durham. She freed slaves that had sold themselves to her to obtain food. Late 10th century.

Gebmund (Gefmund, Gifemund), bishop of Rochester c677-c695, after Cuichelm. He assisted in the compilation of the laws of king Wihtred of Kent in 695.

Gechbrond, a claimed ancestor of king Ida of Bernicia.

Gecron, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Maptisas of Babylon.

Gecus, owner of a bronze disc found at Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2427.16.

Geddi, a signatory at Canterbury of charters of king Aethelbert of Kent. Early 7th century.

Gefred, a signatory in c679 to a grant by king Hlothere of Kent of land in Thanet to the monastery at Reculver.

Gefmund, bishop of Rochester. see Gebmund

Gefwulf, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Jutes.

Gellius, a leather worker. Named on a fragment found at Caernarvon. Late 1st century. RIB2445.4.

Gellius Philippus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1572.

Gemellus, a custos armorum. Named on a tombstone found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB2003.

Gemellus, named on an altar found at Binchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1033.

Gemetuard, an early British king. He fought against king Wasing. Early 6th century.

Geminus, son of Manius. Named on an altar found near Southampton. Roman, unknown date. RIB97.

Generath, probably son of Aelwyn and Aelseth. He is names on a stone at Lanteglos in Cornwall.

Genereus Saxo, a British monk at Iona. He was the baker. Late 6th century.

Geni, a burgess at Colchester in Essex in 1066.

Genialis, a standard-bearer of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB367.

Genialis, named on a Samian fragment found at Rocester, Staffs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.206.

Gennys (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of St.Gennys. Nothing is known of his life or date, but he may be Genesius the martyr of Arles.

Genred, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Bixley in Henstead Hundred.

Genugh, in Arthurian legend: A leading citizen, who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Genust, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held four hides at Uffington and Holdgate.

Genvissa, in legend, the daughter of the emperor Claudius. She married the British king Arviragus. Mid 1st century.

Geoffrey, bishop of Coutances 1049-1093. He was chief chaplain, and a companion of Duke William of Normandy, in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Geoffrey de Mandeville, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Geoffrey de Mortagne, son of count Rotrou. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Geolcil, brother of the Danish earl Ohter. He was killed at the battle of Archenfield in 914.

Geolphus, son of Maltus. He was named in the forged charter of Crowland, dated 806, as having given lands to the monastery.

George (St.), a martyr, and patron of England. He suffered at Lydda in Palestine in c303, and became known in England by the 7th century.

George, bishop of Ostia. With bishop Theophylact of Todi, he was a papal legate to Britain in 786.

Geraint, prince of Dumnonia. see Gerontius

Geraint, a man from the south, probably Devon, and a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588. In legend the son of Erbin. He married Enid.

Geraint, king of Dumnonia, or Devon and Cornwall. Possibly Wuthgirete. He was defeated by Nunna and king Ine of Wessex in 710.

Gerald (Garaalt)(St.), a British priest. He probably left Lindisfarne with bishop Colman, and became abbot of Mayo after Colman. He died in c732.

Gerald of Wilton, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held ten hides at Upton Lovell in Heytesbury Hundred.

Gerald, abbot of Cranbourne church in Dorset in 1066.

Gerard de Breuse (Gherard), in Arthurian legend: A knight. A Welshman. He was killed by Gareth. Brother of Arnold.

Gerard, a prior of Crowland in 1048.

Gerard, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held two ploughlands at Candover in Mainsborough Hundred.

Gerard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gerbrand, a Danish priest who came to Canterbury in 1022 to be consecrated bishop of Roskilde.

Gerburg, a slave. She was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Gerennus (Gerontius,Geraint), son of Elidure, and father of Catellus. In legend king of Britain for 13 years, after his cousin Runo. Early 4th century BC.

Gerent (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Gerrans. Nothing is known of his life or date. He may be Gerontius.

Geri, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held six hides at Acton Pigott and Albrighton.

Gerin of Chartres, in Arthurian legend: Leader of the Twelve Peers of Gaul. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome. A leader of the army of Arthur in Gaul. Gerin, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held thirty acres in Southampton.

Gerine le Grose, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Gerling, Dorset landholder. see Herling

Germanianus, a chief in the Lothians. Possibly son of Coel Hen. Mid 5th century.

Germanilla, a suspect for the carrying off of Vilbia, named on a leaden curse found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB154.

Germanus, maker of a bronze knife found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2433.5.

Germanus (St.), bishop of Auxerre, before which he was a dux. With Lupus, he was first sent to Britain in c429 by a Gallic synod, to preach against the Pelagian heresy. He successfully led the Britons in the "Alleluia" battle against the Saxons and Picts. He may have made a second visit, with bishop Severus of Trier in c438. He died in c448.

Germanus (Iurminus, Jurminus)(St.), a prince of East Anglia. Possibly a son of king Anna. Mid 7th century.

Germanus, possibly a prepositus at Westminster. Mid 7th century. (vch)

Germanus, prior of Ramsey in Hunts. Late 10th century. (vch)

Germanus, abbot of Cholsey in Oxon c993-c1013. He had been brought over from Fleury by king Edgar, became prior of Westbury in c961, prior of Ramsey in Hunts in c968, abbot of Winchcombe c970-c975. He returned to Fleury in 975, but was recalled to Ramsey the same year.

Germoe (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Germoe. Brother of Helan. Legend has him as a king., but nothing is known of his life or date.

Gernan, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six and a half carucates at Little Langton and Yarnwick.

Gerontius, named on a grey-ware jar fragment found at Catterick. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2503.268.

Gerontius, a British (possibly Breton) general in the army of the Caesar Constans. He proclaimed the usurper Maximus as emperor in 409.

Gerontius, a commander in the force of bishop Germanus in c429. He died in Gaul.

Gerontius (Geraint), a legendary prince of Dumnonia. He was killed at the battle of Llongborth in c480, while still a youth. Father of Cato.

Gersand, a slave at Faccombe in Hants. He was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Gerweard, a landholder at Wittering and Oxney in Northants. Late 10th century.

Gesecg, a claimed ancestor of king Sledda and the royal line of the East Saxons.

Gest, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held half a hide at Laverstock in Alderbury Hundred. Brother of Saeric.

Gestin, a bishop's steward at Bodmin. He was a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael. Late 10th century.

Geta, father of Folcwald. A claimed ancestor of Hengest and Horsa. Possibly Geat.

Geta, son of the Roman emperor Severus, by a British mother. He became co-emperor with his brother Caracalla, in Britain; he was killed by his brother in 212.

Gethne, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Bosle in Alnothstree Hundred.

Geve, abbot of the monastery at Crayke in Yorks when the body of Cuthbert rested there in c877.

Gewis, great-grandfather of king Cerdic of the West Saxons. Possibly the originator of the tribal name of the Gewisse.

Gielog, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Giencea, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Gife, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Early 11th century.

Gifemund, bishop of Rochester. see Gebmund

Giffard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gifica, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Burgundians.

Giglain (Guinglain, Gingalin, Lybius), in Arthurian legend: Son of Gawaine and Ragnell. He was called “The Fair Unknown”.

Gilbert the Bastard, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was killed by Meliot.

Gilbert of Ghent, probably a merchant in York. Godfather of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Gilbert Bochenel, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Gilbert, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide at Malmesbury.

Gilbert Crespin de Tillieres, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Gilbert d'Asnieres, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Gilchrist, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Harold I and Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Gildas, a British priest, born in Strathclyde. Son of Caw. He wrote The Ruin of Britain in c540. For some years he lived as a hermit on Flatholm in the Bristol channel. He became an important abbot and teacher in Wales, and in Ireland, where he died in c570.

Gildewine, a moneyer, at Leicester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Gilehart, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Gillander, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at East Ayton in North Riding.

Gillapatric, in Arthurian legend: A leader in the force of Mordred, killed at Camblan.

Gillarvus, in Arthurian legend: A leader in the force of Mordred, killed at Camblan.

Gillasel, in Arthurian legend: A leader in the force of Mordred, killed at Camblan.

Gillebride, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Leavening in East Riding.

Gille Callaet, a Pictish warrior. Assassin of king Constans. Mid 5th century.

Gillecrist, a moneyer, at Taunton, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Gillemere, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Reynold and Gautere.

Gillemichel, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held two carucates at Ashton Hall.

Gillemichel, a landholder in Westmorland in 1066. He held twenty carucates at Strickland, Kirkby Kendal and Hutton.

Gillemichel, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Kepwick in North Riding.

Gillepatric, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held twenty-five carucates at Spennithorne, Middleham and Castle Bolton.

Gilles, a moneyer, at Chester or Hereford, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Gilles, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Gilli, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held twenty-six carucates at Maunby, Crakehall and Hutton Hang.

Gillomanius, in Arthurian legend: A king of Ireland, killed by Uther Pendragon.

Gilmaurus (Gillomaur, Villamus), in Arthurian legend: King of Ireland. He attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Gilmere, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was defeated by Lancelot.

Ginand, a moneyer, at Northampton, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Ginard, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Ginchtalacus, king of Norway. In legend he fought alongside Brennius against Belinus, ostensibly to reclaim his woman, who had become wife of Belinus. Late 7th century BC.

Ginna, named on a runic inscription in St. Pauls churchyard. Probably married to Toki. Early 11th century.

Giongbald, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Gip, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Girflet, in Arthurian legend: Son of Do. A knight of Arthur.

Gislefred (Gislef), a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Gislheard, a monk. A witness of documents in Kent in 873.

Gislhelm, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Gislhere, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Gislhere, bishop of Selsey in c781, after Bosa.

Gislmaer, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Gismirante, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Giso (Gisa), bishop of Wells 1060-1088, after Dudoc. A Lotharingian priest and king's chaplain. He travelled to Rome in 1061.

Giulglis, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle of Deira.

Giwis, a claimed ancestor of the royal line of the West Saxons.

Gladman, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held nine acres at Little Bealings in Carlford Hundred.

Gladu, a slave in Devon. He was sold to Eadiwu for half a pound at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Gladwin, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Pitstone of abbot Leofstan of St.Albans.

Gladwin, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Sandiacre in Morleyston Wapentake.

Gladwin, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Dry Doddington in Kesteven.

Gladwin, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a carucate and six bovates at Wysall, Stapleford and Selston.

Gladwin, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Dimsdale in Pirehill Hundred.

Glasteing (Glast), a descendant of Cunedda, traditionally from near Lichfield. He settled at what became Glastonbbury. Possibly 5th century.

Glatisant, in Arthurian legend: The beast sought by Palamides.

Glaucus, a stonemason. Named on a statuette base found near Ipswich. Roman, unknown date. RIB213.

Gleman of Levington, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Stratton in Colneis Hundred.

Glestan, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Gleva, named on a Samian fragment found at Winterton, Lincs. Roman, 3rd century. RIB2501.210.

Glewin, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Wettenhall in Eddisbury Hundred.

Glewlwyd, in Arthurian legend: Porter and doorkeeper of Arthur.

Glicon, a centurion. Named on part of a dedication slab found near Dunbarton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2164.

Gliglois, in Arthurian legend: A squire of Gawaine, in love with Beauté.

Glinmaur, father of king Eadbert. see Eata

Gliten, in Arthurian legend: One of the nine sisters of the Fortunate Isle.

Gliton, in Arthurian legend: One of the nine sisters of the Fortunate Isle.

Glitonia, in Arthurian legend: One of the nine sisters of the Fortunate Isle.

Glodoalan, in Arthurian legend: A dwarf king.

Gloigin, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Glonieorn, a Northumbriam thegn. Son of Heardwulf. With Dunstan and Gamelbearn he led the uprising against earl Tostig which led to his exile in 1065.

Glor, a surety for Ulf in a dispute over land at Chippenham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Gloui, father of Bonus, Paul, Mauron and Guitolin, the founders of Cair Gloui, Gloucester. In legend, an illegitimate son of the emperor Claudius.

Gluniern, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held thirty-eight carucates at East Witton, Newsam and Chapel Allerton. He may be Glonieorn.

Glywys (St.), a monk and a Cornish saint. Patron of Gluvias. He is said to have been the nephew of Petroc, but nothing is known of his life or date.

Gnoiram, king in Kent. see Guorongas

Gobban, an Irish priest. With Foillan and Dicul, he was left in charge of his monastery by Fursey. Mid 7th century.

God, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Cadbury, Southampton and Southwark. Late 10th century.

God, a moneyer, at Ilchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

God, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

God Cleanhand, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

God Cunnebried, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

God Softbread, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Goda, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Goda, a thegn in Wessex between 864 and 868. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Goda, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Goda, a thegn in Sussex in c918. Father-in-law of Wihtstan. He held land at Mardon and Blackmere.

Goda, a claimant of an estate at Cooling in Kent from queen Eadgifu. All his lands were declared forfeit by king Edward the Elder. Father of Leofric and Leofstan. Early 10th century.

Goda, a priest. A witness of manumissions at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Goda, a monk at Winchester. He fell from the roof of the church during building work, but was unharmed. Late 10th century.

Goda, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Chester, Exeter, London, Shaftesbury and Worcester. Late 10th century.

Goda, a Devon thegn or ealdorman. He was killed, alongside Strenwold, in the battle of Watchet in 988.

Goda, mother of Leofsige, a landholder in Cambs in 992.

Goda, elder daughter of Wulfwaru of Bath. She inherited land at Winford in Somerset from her mother. Sister of Wulfmaer, Aelfwine and Aelfwaru. Late 10th century.

Goda, son of Wulfsige. A witness of documents in Canterbury in c994.

Goda, a thegn. A witness of documents at Headington in Oxon in 1004.

Goda, a priest at Ramsey in c1007. He held land at Holywell in Hunts.

Goda, a thegn. A witness of documents at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Goda, moneyers of this name operated eight mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Goda, wife of Aethelric the chamberlain of Kelvedon in Essex. Mid 11th century.

Goda, a moneyer, at Chichester, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Goda (Gode, Godgifu), daughter of king Aethelred and sister of Alfred and king Edward. Half-sister of Harthacnut and Gunnhild. She married count Drogo of Mantes and then, in 1035, count Eustace of Boulogne. She died in 1056.

Goda, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Goda, daughter of Wulfgyth, and sister of Aelfketel, Ketel, Bote and Ealdgyth. She inherited estates at Somerleyton in Suffolk and Saxlingham in Norfolk from her mother. Mid 11th century.

Goda, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. She held nine hides at Shingay, Meldreth and the Mordens.

Goda (Golde), landholders in Cambs in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Papworth, Fen Drayton and Willingham.

Goda, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at South Allington, Hemerdon and Langdon.

Goda, a priest and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a virgate at Abbots Bickington in Black Torrington Hundred.

Goda, a burgess at Colchester in Essex in 1066.

Goda, a landholder of queen Edith in Herts in 1066. She held eight hides at Hoddesdon, Welwyn and Corney. Mother of Wulfric.

Goda, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. She held two hides at Alvescot in Bampton Hundred.

Goda (Golde), a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Woolley jointly with his son Wulfric.

Goda, a landholder in Rutland in 1066. She held six carucates at Cottesmore and Greetham.

Goda, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held a hide at Skilgate in Williton Hundred. Probably mother of Aelfwine of Huntspill.

Goda, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held four carucates at Brome, Oakley and Wratting.

Goda, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066, including Goda of Struostuna and Goda brother of Aelfwine, held sixty acres at Stoven, Stratton and Strickland.

Goda, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. She held ten hides at Folkington, Mountfield and Netherfield.

Goda, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. She held seven at Easton Piercey, Porton and Stitchcombe.

Goda, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held six and a half hdes at Sherston in Dunlow Hundred.

Godaeg, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Godbold, king of the Orkneys. He was killed fighting alongside king Edwin of Northumbria at the battle of Hatfield Chase in Yorks in 633.

Godbold, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Brickhill in Moulsoe Hundred.

Godcild of Lamerton, a slave freed in Devon in c970.

Godcild, a moneyer, at Watchet, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Gode see Goda

Godeberd, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Godegrain, in Arthurian legend: A count.

Godel, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Horton in Axton Hundred.

Godelake, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Godelind, a burgess in York in 1066.

Godeman see Godman

Godere of Ely, a witness to land transactions. Late 10th century.

Godere, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London and Stamford. Early 11th century.

Godere, a moneyer, at Maldon, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Godere, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London and Shrewsbury. Mid 11th century.

Godesa, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held a third of a hide at Nettlestone.

Godesa, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two sulungs at Betteshanger and Elmstone.

Godesbrand, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Shaftesbury and Shrewsbury. Mid 11th century.

Godesbrand, father of Aelfgar. A holder of property in Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Godescale (Godesscealc), a priest at Abingdon in 931, possibly abbot.

Godescale, a Wendish prince in the service of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Godesman, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godferth, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Godferth, a moneyer, at Lewes, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Godfred, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Godfrey, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held the eighty hide manor at South Malling.

Godgifu, wife of earl Leofric of Mercia. They built the monastery at Coventry. She has become known as Lady Godiva. Mother of Aelfgar, and grandmother of Edwin and Morcar. Sister of Thorold of Lincoln. She held extensive estates in Derby, Notts, Warks, Staffs and Shropshire in 1066.

Godgifu, wife of Wulf. A benefactress of St.Albans. Midd 11th century.

Godgifu, second wife of earl Siward of Northumbria. A landholder in Northants, Lincs, Yorks and Rutland. Mid 11th century.

Godgyth, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. She held two hides at Warford, Tetton and Ollerton.

Godgyth, a nun. Named on the reverse of a walrus ivory seal of the thegn Godwine, in the British Museum. Late 10th century.

Godhere, a landholder in Anglia. He inherited estates from Aelfhelm Polga. Late 10th century.

Godhere, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Uleham and Shalford.

Godhere, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty-eight acres at Tuddenham in Carlford Hundred.

Godhyse, a landholder at Clifford Chambers in Warks. Late 10th century.

Godil, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two sulungs at Wateringbury in Twyford Hundred.

Godinc, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Goding, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Goding of Walton, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Goding, a monk at Ely in c971. He held land at Toft in Cambs.

Goding of Gretton, a landholder in Northants. He was buried at Ely. Late 10th century.

Goding, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lincoln and Oxford. Late 10th century.

Goding, a landholder at Toft in Cambs. Father of Aelfnoth of Swaffham. Late 10th century.

Goding, a priest and scribe at Worcester between 977 and 996. He “wrote many books” for the monastery. He held three hides at Bredicot and a messuage in Worcester.

Goding, a landholder in Essex of Ketel Alder. Mid 11th century.

Goding, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Goding, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Old Warden in Biggleswade Hundred.

Goding Bolt, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth in Armingford Hundred.

Goding Thurbert, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Kingston in Longstow Hundred.

Goding, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide at Rayne in Hinckford Hundred.

Goding, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Aplestede in Portsdown Hundred.

Goding a man of the monk Osbern. A landholder in Herts in 1066. With Osbern he held a hide and a half at Windridge in Dacorum Hundred.

Goding, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Quidenham in Guiltcross Hundred.

Goding, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a virgate at Gratwich in Totmonslow Hundred.

Goding, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held twenty-four acres at Burstall and Guthestuna.

Goding, a reeve and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held ninety acres at Oakley in Hartismere Hundred.

Godise, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six bovates at Great Houghton in West Riding.

Godith, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. She held four bovates at Stony Middleton in High Peak Wapentake.

Godith, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held eight hides at Basildon, Greenstead and Norton Mandeville.

Godith, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held eight hides at Thorley, Hoddesdon and Buntingford .

Godith, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. She held half a hide at Albrighton in Alnothstree Hundred.

Godith see also Godgyth

Godiva, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. She held two hides at Babraham and Croydon.

Godiva, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. She held six bovates at Norton in Scarsdale Wapentake.

Godiva, landholders in Devon in 1066. Women of this name held five hides at Dodbrook, Torbryan and Aller.

Godiva, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held twenty-three acres at Borley in Hinckford Hundred.

Godiva, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held a virgate at Ashwell in Odsey Hundred.

Godiva, a landholder in South Lancs in 1066. She held two carucates at Melling in West Derby Hundred.

Godiva, a landholder in Northants in 1066. With Godeman she held two hides at Furtho in Cleyley Hundred.

Godiva, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. She held four hides at Chipnall, Cheswardine and Moddershall.

Godiva, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held a carucate and a half at Rendlesham, Wortham and Barton Mills.

Godiva, a landholder in Warks in 1066. She held half a hide at Newton in Brinklow Hundred.

Godiva, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. She held two hides at Clyffe Pypard, and with burghelm and Aelfric a further sixteen hides.

Godiva see also Godgifu

Godlamb, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Godleof, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Huntingdon, London, Stamford and Winchcombe. Early 11th century.

Godleof, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Godmaer, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Millow in Biggleswade Hundred.

Godmaer, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held two hides at Croydon in Armingford Hundred.

Godmaer, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty-eight acres at Stonham in Bosmere Hundred.

Godman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Canterbury, Hereford, Lincoln, London, Thetford and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Godman, first abbot of Thorney in Cambs c984-c1013. He was appointed by bishop Aethelwold, having been a monk at Abingdon and Winchester. A fine scribe and iluminator. He attended the burial of abbot Thurketel of Crowland in 975.

Godman, an abbot in Mercia in 1007.

Godman, moneyers of this name operated at twelve mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Godman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Maldon and Malmesbury. Early 11th century.

Godman, moneyers of this name operated six mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Godman, a priest at Sherborne between 1043 and 1050.

Godman, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057. He was probably a moneyer.

Godman, son of Bruncyng. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godman Haliprest, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godman, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held two hides at Harlton and Grantchester.

Godman, a king's chaplain. Father of abbot Godric of Winchcombe in Glos. A landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide and three virgates at Bramford and Clannaborough.

Godman, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Combpyne in Axminster Hundred.

Godman, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides and seventy acres at Berden, Aveley and Chadwell.

Godman, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held three hides at Allington in Mansbridge Hundred, and a virgate at Yaverland on the Isle of Wight.

Godman, a landholder in Northants in 1066. With Godiva he held two hides at Furtho in Cleyley Hundred.

Godman, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held eight and a half hides at Charlton and Carlingcott.

Godman, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held five and a half carucates at Flowton, Holbrook and Sapistone.

Godmor, a larcenous goldsmith at Burton. Mid 11th century.

Godmund, an African general brought in by the Saxons. Late 6th century.

Godmund, son of vice-comes Aelfwine, and brother of Thurkill of Arden. Mid 11th century.

Godmund, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held six virgates at Beeston and Bolnhurst.

Godmund, a man of earl Waltheof. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at Westwick in Chesterton Hundred.

Godmund, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held twelve hides at Sutton Waldron and Milton-on-Stour.

Godmund, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held three virgates at Stanstead Abbots in Braughing Hundred.

Godmund, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Wick in Guiltcross Hundred.

Godmund, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held half a hide at Winterbourne in Alderbury Hundred.

Godnoth, a burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godo, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two virgates at Chalvington in Netherfield Hundred.

Godram, a landholder in Lincs. Father of Athelstan. Mid 11th century.

Godred, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eight carucates at Skewsby in North Riding.

Godred Crovan, son of Harold the Black. He survived the battle of Stamford Bridge and became king of Man and ruler of Dublin. He died in 1095.

Godric, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Godric, an earl in Anglia. Guardian of Goldburg in the legend of Haveloc; probably 5th century.

Godric, abbot of Crowland after the sack by the Danes in 870. He died in 940.

Godric, an earl in York under king Athelstan. He was killed by king Olaf in c935.

Godric Charke, a landholder at Norton and Horningsheath in Suffolk in c951.

Godric, a deacon at Bodmin. He was a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael. Late 10th century.

Godric Map, a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael at Bodmin. Late 10th century.

Godric, moneyers of this name operated ten mints of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Godric, a thegn of king Aethelred II. He held land at Stoke-under-Ham in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Godric, son of Aethelgar. He was killed at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Godric, son of East Saxon thegn Odda. He and his brothers Godwine and Godwig deserted during the battle of Maldon in 991, he escaping on the horse of ealdorman Brihtnoth.

Godric, son of Leofric of Holwell in Herts. He was possibly the son-in-law of Aelfhelm Polga. He inherited land at Gestingthorpe in Essex from Aelfhelm. Late 10th century.

Godric, a landholder at Girton in Cambs in 992.

Godric, a bronze-smith at Pershore in c 1000.

Godric, brother-in-law of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. He inherited a hide at Sandford in Devon from Aelfwold in c1012.

Godric, brother of abbot Eadnoth of Ramsey and father of Eadnoth. He held land at Oakley in Beds and at Thorington in Suffolk. He died in 1013.

Godric, otherwise unidentified, he attested two documents as dux, at Sherborne in 1014.

Godric, a thegn of bishop Leofsige of Worcester in 1016. He held land at Bishopton and Tiddington in Warks.

Godric Swat, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Godric, moneyers of this name operated fifteen mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Godric, abbot of Crowland c1005-c1019, after Osketel.

Godric of Stoke, a thegn in Hereford in c1023.

Godric, a moneyer, at Chichester, of king Harold I. Early 11th century.

Godric, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Godric, a steward of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. He inherited land at Belchamp in Essex from her. Mid 11th century.

Godric, reeve of Leofgifu of Hintlesham at Waldingfield in Suffolk. He inherited thirty acres at Waldingfield. Mid 11th century.

Godric, brother of Aelfric Modercope. He was the executor of Aelfric's will. Mid 11th century.

Godric Calic, a moneyer, at London, of kings Cnut and Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Godric, moneyers of this name operated nineteen mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Godric, a monk at Worcester in c1040.

Godric, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Godric, son of the king's cniht Carl. A witness of documents at Canterbury in c1044.

Godric, port reeve at Canterbury in c1044.

Godric of Bourne, brother of Eadgifu and possibly grandson of Brihtmaer of Bourne. He held land at Offham in Kent in c1045.

Godric, son of Godwine, step-son of Wulfgyth of Stisted and half-brother of Aelfketel, Ketel, Goda, Bote and Ealdgyth. He held land at Coggeshall in Essex and Hainford in Norfolk in c1046.

Godric Gupa, a landholder in Exeter in c1050.

Godric Finch, a landholder in Worcs in c1052. He held seven hides at Charlton in Oswaldslow.

Godric, dean of Christchurch Canterbury between 1023 and 1054.

Godric, son of Cyng. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057. He was probably a moneyer.

Godric, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godric the soap-maker, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godric the Dane, holder of two virgates in Hunts. Mid 11th century.

Godric, abbot of Winchcombe in Glos 1054-1066. A king's chaplain. He was appointed by Aldred who had retained the abbacy when he became archbishop. Son of Godman, also a king's chaplain.

Godric, a moneyer, at Shaftesbury, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Godric, a master goldsmith (or stone-mason). He worked on the tomb of Egwine at Evesham. He later became a monk at Evesham. Father of prior Clement. Mid 11th century.

Godric, vice-comes of Berks and Bucks c1047-1066. He held fourteen hides in Berks, three hides in Beds, and three hides in Bucks. He is reported to have been killed in the battle at Hastings.

Godric of Corby, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Godric, a miles. A witness to the Foundation charter of Westminster in 1066.

Godric, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Bagshot, Sulham and Sparsholt.

Godric, brother of bishop Wulfwig of Dorchester on Thames. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held ten hides at Buckland in Aylesbury Hundred.

Godric, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held ten and a half hides at Marlow, Shalstone and Emberton.

Godric, a sokeman of the thegn Thurkill (Toki). He held a virgate at Kennett in Cambs in 1066.

Godric, a deacon at Ramsey. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Quy and Wilbraham.

Godric, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a hide at Tadlow in Armingford Hundred.

Godric the Falconer, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a hide at Over in Papworth Hundred.

Godric, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Lawton, Cranage and Somerford.

Godric, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held five hides and a virgate at Treloy, Tregole and St.Enoder.

Godric, a priest and landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at St.Neot in Fawton Hundred.

Godric, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held ten carucates at Dalbury, Ravenstone and Swadlincote.

Godric, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held seventeen estates amounting to five hides.

Godric, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-one hides at Hammoon, Frome Whitfield and Spetisbury.

Godric, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held forty-three hides at Fambridge, Thundersley and Greenstead.

Godric of Colchester, a burgess and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held an estate at East Donyland.

Godric Poinc, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Belstead Hall in Chelmsford Hundred.

Godric Skipper, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at West Hanningfield in Chelmsford Hundred.

Godric, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name, including Godric brother of Eadric, held twenty-six hides at Ampney St.Mary, Postlip and Siddington.

Godric, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen hides at Somborne, Boyatt and Over Wallop in Hants, and five and a half hides at Whitefield and Whitcomb on the Isle of Wight.

Godric, a priest. A landholder in 1066. He held two hides at Stanpit in Hants and a hide and a virgate at Melersford on the Isle of Wight.

Godric Malf, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held ten hides at Ringwood, and at Minstead in the New Forest.

Godric, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held four and a half hides at Napsbury and Welwyn.

Godric, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides at Mansell Lacy, Dinedor and Laysters.

Godric, a priest at Bury St.Edmunds. He held a hide at Boughton in Hunts of earl Waltheof between c1052 and 1066.

Godric, a thegn and landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held six hides at Denton and Hemingford. Probably son of Torvert.

Godric, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held nine sulungs at Ash, Delce and Offham.

Godric, son of Carl, and brother of Godwine. A landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at West Wickham.

Godric of Bishopsbourne, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held seven sulungs at Brabourne in Bircholt Hundred.

Godric, landholders in Leics in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-seven carucates at Kimcote, Great Dalby and Walcote.

Godric, son of Garwine. He held a carucate, four crofts, and the church of All Saints in Lincoln in 1066. He became a monk.

Godric, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Godric brother of Eadric, Godric son of Eddeva, and Godric son of Thurferth, held thirty estates amounting to fifty-two carucates.

Godric, son of Eddeva. A burgess and lawman in Lincoln in 1066.

Godric, son of Thurferth. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066.

Godric, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held four carucates at Hillington, Carleton and Tunstall.

Godric, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Yelvertoft, Maidwell and Middleton Cheney.

Godric, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen carucates at Langar, Bulwell and Warborough.

Godric, landholders in Oxon in 1066. Men of this name held eleven and a half hides at Heythrop and Kiddington.

Godric, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Acton Burnell, Stepple and Cold Hatton.

Godric, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty hides at Isle Abbots, Babcary and Compton Durville.

Godric, a forester. A landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a virgate at Withypool in Williton Hundred.

Godric, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held three hides and three virgates at Tittensor, Norton and Ranton.

Godric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Godric son of Herebold and Godric of Peyton, held fifteen carucates at Halgestou, Higham and Peyton.

Godric, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty-seven acres at Kransford and Kirton.

Godric Long, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Burgate in Colneis Hundred.

Godric the Smith, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Walton in Colneis Hundred.

Godric, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held eight hides at Addington.

Godric, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held three hides at East Chiltington and Wootton.

Godric, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Shuttington, Seckington and Minworth.

Godric, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held fifty-two hides at Wroughton, Lydiard Millicent and Alton.

Godric, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held forty-two hides at Pirton, Hagley, Cropthorne and Ab Lench.

Godric Clock, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held two hides at Longdon in Pershore Hundred.

Godric, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-seven carucates at Notton, Greasbrough and Normanton.

Godrun Littleprot, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godsere, a moneyer of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Godsige, a moneyer, at London, of king Harold I and Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Godstan, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifteen acres at Brantham in Samford Hundred.

Godsuner, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of kings Cnut and Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Godsunu, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Cambridge, Canterbury and London. Mid 11th century.

Godtovi, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held thirty hides at Tadworth and Tandridge.

Godweald, a landholder in Kent. He gave 100 acres at Romney Marsh to St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 1009.

Godwif, daughter of Leofrun. She inherited land at Watford in Northants from her mother. Late 10th century.

Godwig the Buck, purchaser of the freedom of a dairymaid, Leofgifu, from abbot Aelfsige. Probably abbot of Glastonbury, mid 10th century.

Godwig, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Godwig, son of the East Saxon thegn Odda. He and his brothers Godwine and Godric deserted during the battle of Maldon in 991.

Godwig Dear, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a virgate at Dean in Stodden Hundred.

Godwig, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Ringshall, Rigneseta and Debenham.

Godwine, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Godwine of Fetcham in Surrey. He was a witness of the will of Aelfhere of Fawkham in c955.

Godwine, a landholder at Upton-on-Severn in Worcs in 962.

Godwine, an unidentified abbot in south west Mercia between 969 and 978.

Godwine, son of ealdorman Aelfheah of Hants and Aelfswith, and brother of Aelfweard. He inherited land at Teddington in Middlesex from Aelfheah when he died in 971.

Godwine, a landholder at Hitcham, Horningsheath and Hoo in Suffolk in c975. Brother of Aelfmaer. He became a monk at Ely.

Godwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bedford, Canterbury, Cissbury, Colchester, Derby, Dover, Exeter, Gloucester, Ipswich, Lincoln, London, Thetford and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Godwine the prior, a monk at the Old Minster Winchester in c980.

Godwine, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 987.

Godwine, a thegn. Named on a walrus ivory seal, with the nun Godgyth on the reverse, in the British Museum. Late 10th century.

Godwine, a surety for an estate at Stoke Canon in Devon that was made over to the minster at Exeter. Late 10th century.

Godwine, a landholder at Redmarley in Glos. Late 10th century.

Godwine, a wealthy landholder in Glos. He exchanged land at Towcester in Northants for the abbey at Evesham. Late 10th century.

Godwine, a clerk at Worcester. A witness of documents between 982 and 991.

Godwine, son of East Saxon thegn Odda. He and his brothers Godric and Godwig deserted during the battle of Maldon in 991.

Godwine, with Fraena and Frithegyst, he was in charge of the English army at the mouth of the Humber in 993. They deserted to avoid battle, as they were Danish on their father's side.

Godwine of Worthy. Son of bishop Aelfsige of Winchester. He was killled at the battle of Dean in 1001.

Godwine, two unidentified abbots of this name witnessed documents between 970 and 1002.

Godwine, a thegn in Oxon in 1002. He held land at Little Haseley and Chesterton.

Godwine of Towcester, a landholder in Northants. Early 11th century. (Chron.Eve)

Godwine, an assassin in the employ of Eadric Streona. He murdered the ealdorman Athelstan in 1006.

Godwine, bishop of Rochester 995-c1012, after Aelfstan. He was captured by the Danes at the sack of Canterbury in 1011.

Godwine, archbishop of Canterbury. see Aelfheah

Godwine, ealdorman of Lindsey. He was killed at the battle of Ashingdon in 1016.

Godwine, a landholder at Cumtune in Somerset. He inherited from the atheling Athelstan in c1016.

Godwine Drefela (the Driveller), a landholder at Ludgershall in Wilts. He inherited three hides from the atheling Athelstan in c1016.

Godwine, prior of Worcester Cathedral in 1016, after Aethelsige.

Godwine, moneyers of this name, including Godwine Widia, operated twenty-three mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Godwine, son of Wulfheah. A witness of documents at Canterbury between c994 and 1020.

Godwine, bishop of Lichfield 1002-c1020, after Aelfheah. Abbot of Athelney 997-1002.

Godwine, son of Eadgifu and brother of Leofsunu. He and his brother stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Godwine of Horton in Kent. Father of Leofwine who stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Godwine Cis, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Godwine Widia, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Godwine, son of Wulfstan. A surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Godwine, a wealthy landholder, with estates at Street and Butmarsh in Kent. He married the daughter of the thegn Brihtric in c1020.

Godwine, son of Earnwig. In c1020, a thegn accused by bishop Leofgar of Lichfield of having a concubine.

Godwine, a thegn and landholder in Kent between 1018 and 1035, also signing as a satrap in 1022. He married the daughter of the thegn Brihtric in c1020.

Godwine, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Godwine, dean of St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 1035. He assisted in the translation of the body of Mildthryth.

Godwine Steper, a moneyer, at London, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Harold I and Harthacnut at Dorchester, Exeter and Lewes. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, a kinsman of Thurketel of Palgrave. He inherited land at Roydon in Norfolk in c1038 from Thurketel. Brother of Wulfwine.

Godwine, brother-in-law or son-in-law of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. He inherited three hides at Warley in Essex from her. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, a landholder at Coggeshall in Essex. He married Wulfgyth, and was father of Godric. Mid 11th century.

Godwine of Cringleford, a landholder near Norwich. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, brother of earl Leofric of Mercia. A landholder in Worcs. He held five hides at Salwarpe in Clent Hundred. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, moneyers of this name operated twenty-five mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Godwine Widia, a moneyer of this name operated mints of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor at London, Steyning and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, a witness in Norfolk of the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Godwine, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, a priest. A witness to a charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1050.

Godwine, abbot of Winchcombe in Glos c1042-1053, after Aelfwold.

Godwine, earl of Wessex. Son of a thegn Wulfnoth, possibly Wulfnoth cild. He married Gytha, sister-in-law of king Cnut. The strongman of England for over twenty years; he probably ordered the murder of Alfred the atheling in 1036. He was forced into exile in 1051, but returned in 1052 with an army and was accepted back. Father of queen Edith, Swein, Harold, Tostig. Gyrth, Leofwine, Wulfnoth and Gunnhild. He died in 1053.

Godwine, a leaseholder, from the abbey at Ramsey, of land at Burwell in Cambs. A kinsman of Aelfsige of Langworth. Mid 11th century.

Godwine Blac, a slave at Exeter. He purchased his family's freedom from William Hoseth for fifteen shillings. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, a deacon at Worcester Cathedral. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, port reeve at Oxford. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine, son of Aelfmaer. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine, son of Ketel. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine of Worthy, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Capel, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Ceoca, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Chitterley, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Cimel, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Claw-cunt, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine the cniht, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine the Frenchman, a burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Goce, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Great Bag, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Pennyfather, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Sarz, a burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Sock, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Sorz, a burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine Porriz, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Godwine, bishop of Rochester c1012-c1058, after his namesake Godwine.

Godwine, bishop of St. Martin's Canterbury c1049-1061.

Godwine, dapifer, or steward, of queen Edith. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Godwine Gretsith, a master mason. A benefactor of the new church at Westminster in c1065.

Godwine, son of Wihtric and Tofa. A landholder at Great Tew in Oxon. Mid 11th century.

Godwine Gille, a nephew of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Godwine, son of Leofwine. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held five hides at Millbrook.

Godwine, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Bromham, Pavenham and Milton Ernest.

Godwine Frambold, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held six and a half hides at Wymington, Carlton and Hinwick.

Godwine, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at East Hanney, Brimpton and Drayton.

Godwine, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held thirty hides at Wolverton, Addington and Brickhill.

Godwine, a priest and landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Ivinghoe, Tyringham and Wavendon.

Godwine, landholders in Cambs in 1066. Men of this name held four estates amounting to a hide at Babraham, Whitwell and Stetchworth.

Godwine, a priest and landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held two and a half virgates at Meldreth and Papworth. Brother of Aelfric.

Godwine cild, a man of Eddeva the Fair. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held ten hides at Fulbourn and Carlton.

Godwine Scild, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held two hides at Over and Oakington.

Godwine Wombstring, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held three virgates at Guilden Morden.

Godwine, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Blakenhall, Alderley and Congleton.

Godwine, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Rosecraddoc and Tremoddret.

Godwine, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held six carucates at Hartington, Ireton and Yeldersley.

Godwine, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen estates amounting to twelve hides.

Godwine, a priest and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three furlongs at Gidleigh in Wonford Hundred.

Godwine, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides at Cerne, Iwerne and Winterborne.

Godwine, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held forty-five hides at Mundon, Wickford and Stanstead.

Godwine, a deacon and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Chignall in Chelmsford Hundred.

Godwine, a priest and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and five acres at Derleigh in Tendring Hundred.

Godwine Sech, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide less eight acres at Arkesden in Uttlesford Hundred.

Godwine, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Sezincote in Witley Hundred.

Godwine, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-five hides at Candover, Kilmeston and Eastleigh, and a hide and a virgate at Barnsley on the isle of Wight.

Godwine, a priest and landholder in Hants in 1066. He held ten hides at Farringdon in Neatham Hundred.

Godwine the Falconer, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held half a hide at Steventon in Basingstoke Hundred.

Godwine, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Chetestor and Hanleys End.

Godwine, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at Wigginton, Wain, Roxford and Sele.

Godwine of Soulbury, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held ten hides at Letchworth in Broadwater Hundred.

Godwine, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held four hides at Orton Waterville and Hail Weston.

Godwine, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held six suluings at Gravesend, Charlton and Aldington . Brother of Aelfweard.

Godwine Foot, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung at Foots Cray.

Godwine, son of Dudeman. A landholder in 1066. He held three sulungs at Chalk in Kent, and a hide in Essex.

Godwine, son of Carl, and brother of Godric. A landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Higham.

Godwine, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held two carucates at Ashby Parva in Guthlaxton Wapentake.

Godwine, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Godwine son of Guthfrith, held twenty-four estates amounting to fifty-two carucates.

Godwine, landholders in Middlesex in 1066. Men of this name, including Godwine son of Aelfnoth, held six and a half hides at Stepney and Dawley.

Godwine, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Godwine uncle of earl Ralph, held forty nine carucates, including a large estate at Swanton Morley.

Godwine, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Helmdon, Little Bourden and Wellingborough.

Godwine, a priest and landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six bovates at Adbolton in Broxtow Wapentake.

Godwine, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held five carucates at Rolleston, Elston and Harby.

Godwine, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held two hides at Adlach.

Godwine, a landholder in Rutland in 1066. He held one and a half carucates at Teigh in Alstoe Wapentake.

Godwine, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Hadnall, Higford and Bitterley.

Godwine, a landholder in Somerset, possibly a vice-comes, in 1066. He held twenty-three hides at Portbury, Merriott and Ashington in Somerset.

Godwine, son of king Harold II, and brother of Magnus, Edmund, Godwine, Ulf, Gunnhild and Gytha, and half-brother of Harold. A landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held seven hides at Langford and Nettlecombe.

Godwine, a kings reeve in Somerset between 1060 and 1066. He held two hides at Eastham.

Godwine, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Almington, Shenstone and Marston.

Godwine, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate and seventy acres at Akenham and Norton.

Godwine, son of Aelfhere. A landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held ten carucates at Edwardstone, Playford and Chilton.

Godwine, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Godwine of Sutton, Godwine son of Aelfsige, Godwine son of Toki, and Godwine son of Aelfgar, held twenty-eight carucates.

Godwine, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a hide at Mickleham.

Godwine, a priest of king Harold II at Bosham in Sussex in 1066.

Godwine, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held seventy hides at Goring, Lavant, Sheffield and Tilton.

Godwine, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held six hides and a virgate at Burmington, Corley and Willoughby.

Godwine, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen hides at Clyffe Pypard, Nechendune and Malmesbury.

Godwine, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Redmarley and Pendock.

Godwine, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name, including Godwine son of Eadric, held twelve estates amounting to twenty-one carucates.

Godwinefred, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Godwulf, a claimed ancestor of kings Ida and Cerdic and the royal lines of Bernicia and Wessex.

God... see also Guth...

Gogmagog, in legend a giant killed by Brutus when he landed in Britain.

Gogmagog, in legend a Cornish giant killed by Corineus.

Goit, in Arthurian legend: Father of Gorbonian.

Golde see Goda

Golderon, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a hide and a third at Carlton in Willey Hundred.

Golding, a man of king Harold. A landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held a hide in Spelthorne Hundred.

Goldketel (Gold), a moneyer, at Axbridge, of king Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Goldman, a moneyer, at Colchester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Goldsige, a moneyer, at London, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Goldstan, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Goldstan, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung in Cornilo Hundred.

Goldstan, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a small estate in Hinckford Hundred.

Goldus, a moneyer, at Salisbury, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Goldwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Canterbury, London and Winchcombe. Late 10th century.

Goldwine, moneyers of this name operated five mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Goldwine, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held eight hides in Baldslow and Willingdon Hundreds.

Golistan, father of Urfai who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Golleva, a landholder in Hants in 1066. She held a virgate at Burgate in Fordingbridge Hundred.

Golnil, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held two hides at Wavendon.

Golsie (Golsig), a moneyer, at Lincoln and Wilton, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Gonand (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Roche. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Goneril, daughter of king Leir, and sister of Regan and Cordelia. In legend, she married Maglaurus, king of Scotland. Early 8th century BC.

Goneries, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was killed by Palamides.

Gonewas, in Arthurian legend: A king from Norway. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Gonfal (Gonweis,Gunhpar), in Arthurian legend: King of the Orkneys. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Goodewine, in Arthurian legend: A knight, killed by Aglovale. Brother of Gawdelin.

Goran (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Gorran. He is possibly the hermit Wron of Bodmin, but nothing is known of his life or date.

Gorbodian (Gurgustius), son of Rivallo. In legend king of Britain after his father. Early 7th century BC.

Gorboduc, son of Kimarcus. In legend king of Britain, after his father, for 15 years. He married Judon, and was father of Ferrex and Porrex. Mid 7th century BC.

Gorbonian, son of Morvidus, and brother of Archgallo, Elidure, Ingenius and Peredure. In legend king of Britain, for 11 years, after his father. Late 6th century BC.

Gorbonian, in Arthurian legend: Son of Goit. A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Gordianus, Marcus Antonius, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c216. Became emperor Gordian for 3 weeks in 238.

Goreu, in Arthurian legend: Son of Constantine, and cousin of Arthur. A knight.

Gorge, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gorger, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gorgon, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Gorlois, in Arthurian legend: Duke of Cornwall. He was the first husband of Igerna. He was killed by Uther Pendragon in 498.

Gorm the Old, son of king Frothi of Denmark, but born in England. A Danish king in Northumbria. Early 10th century.

Gormant, in Arthurian legend: Son of Rica of Cornwall. A half-brother of Arthur.

Gormund, in Arthurian legend: King of the Africans. He fought alongside the Saxons.

Gormund, a witness at Clovesho in 716.

Gornemant of Gohort, in Arthurian legend: A vavasour and tutor of the young Gawaine.

Gornias, a holy man in north-west Britain. He baptised Saint Patrick. Early 5th century.

Gorthin the tall (Garthwys), son of Urfai of the house of Cilydd. A prince of Gwynedd and warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gorunvile (Gonurvile), a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Gorvenal (Gouvernail), in Arthurian legend: Tutor, later Squire, of Tristan. He married Bragwaine.

Gos, a burgess at Huntingdon in 1066. With Hunef he held sixteen houses in the town.

Goscelin, a Fleming and monk of St.Bertin. In c1058 he came to the household of bishop Hereman of Sherborne and Ramsbury, and became a chaplain at Wilton nunnery. He wrote many lives of English saints. He died in c1098.

Gosebriht, bequeathed a massbook to bishop Theodred of London. Mid 10th century.

Gosfrith, port reeve of London in c1066.

Gosigha, a patrician. His name was appended to the decrees of the northern synod in 787.

Gospatric, a thegn and kinsman of king Edward. He travelled to Rome with earl Tostig in 1061, where he allowed himself to be taken by brigands to ensure the safety of Tostig.

Gospatric, a Northumbrian thegn and lord of Allerdale in Cumbria. Son of earl Uhtred of Northumbria. He was killed in 1065, supposedly on the orders of queen Edith, given on behalf of her brother earl Tostig. His death, with that of Gamel and Ulf, prompted the uprising in York.

Gospatric, son of Maldred and Aethelgifu. Grandson of earl Uhtred of Northumbria, and great grandson of king Aethelred II. Father of Dolfin, Waltheof and Gospatric. Mid 11th century.

Gospatric, son of Gospatric and grandson of Maldred. Brother of Dolfin and Waltheof. Mid 11th century.

Gospatric, a Northumbrian noble. Son of Arkil and Sigrida. He married the daughter of Dolfin, and was father of Gospatric. Mid 11th century.

Gospatric, son of Gospatric and the daughter of Dolfin. Mid 11th century.

Gospatric, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held eighty-five estates amounting to three hundred and twenty-seven carucates.

Gosselyn (Guencelin), an archbishop. Guardian of Uther and Ambrosius Aurelius. Mid 5th century.

Got, a stall holder in Winchester in c1057.

Gota, a thegn in Kent in 970.

Gotebald, an English bishop of Scania in Sweden. Early 11th century.

Gotegrim, in Arthurian legend: Brother of Guinevere.

Goti, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held thirteen hides at Wigborough, Hutton and Stambourne.

Gotre, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held nine and a half hides at Lega and Tolleshunt.

Gotsalinc, a moneyer, at Ipswich, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Gottschalk, a prince of the Slavs. He was in the court of king Cnut in c1029.

Gouti, a witness in Norfolk of the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045. He held five carucates at Nettlestead in Suffolk.

Gowan, king of Cologne/Huns. He ravaged in Britain in c300, and was defeated by the freedman Gratian. He killed St. Ursula and her 11,000 virgins. In legend brother of Melga, king of the Picts.

Gower, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Grace, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Graciens le Castlein (Gratian), in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Gracilis, a centurion of the 22nd legion Primigenia. Named on an altar found at Piercebridge. From Upper Germany. Married to Aurelia. Probably early 3rd century. RIB1026.

Graecus, probably a slave in c15-25. Named on a terra rubra plate fragment found at Skeleton Green, Herts. RIB2503.271.

Graid, son of Hoewgi. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gramoflanz, in Arthurian legend: Husband of Itonje, a sister of Gawaine.

Graphio, a witness, as Comes, of a document at Canterbury in c605.

Graric, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Grata, daughter of Dagobitus and wife of Solinus. Named on an oolite tombstone found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB22.

Gratian, a freedman sent to Britain by Maximianus to help them against the Huns. He defeats them and becomes king of Britain, but is then assassinated. Early 4th century.

Gratian, a comes rei militaris in Britain. Mid 4th century. Father of the future emperor Valentinian.

Gratian, Roman emperor in 407. He was elevated by the army, but was murdered after 4 months as he did not meet their requirements.

Gratianus, father of the emperor Valentinian. He commanded the army in Britain, with the rank of Comes, in mid 4th century.

Gratiosus, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 626-638, after Ruffinianus.

Gratus, son of Fersio. Named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1620.

Grauntsoun, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Graynvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Greca, named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Sister of Vindicianus and Crotilo Germanus. Roman, unknown date. RIB934.

Gregory, abbot of Einsiedeln in Swabia 964-996. An Englishman.

Gregory (St.), pope 595-605. He saw Angle slaves on sale in Rome. Teacher and adviser of Augustine. He became known as the Apostle of the English.

Greifi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held four carucates and six bovates at Horbling and Drayton.

Greis, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Grendel, in the poem Beowulf: A monster who ravaged the hall of king Healfdene. He and his mother, also a monster, were slain by Beowulf.

Grene, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two hides at Cokeham in Brihtford Hundred.

Grenevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Greoreas, in Arthurian legend: An ignoble knight.

Greslemuef of Estre-Posterne, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Guingamar.

Gribalo, in Arthurian legend: A dwarf king.

Griffin, in Arthurian legend: Son of Nagroil. A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Griffin, in Arthurian legend: A smith from Camarthen.

Griffin, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a furlong at Roscarnon in Winnianton Hundred.

Griffith, a sub-king in Wales. He submitted to king Edgar at Chester after the naval expedition of 973.

Griffith ap Llewelyn, king in North Wales 1039-1063. He aided earl Swein in Wales in 1046; helped earl Aelfgar to return from exile in 1055. He was killed by his own men in 1063, and his head and the prow of his ship were brought to earl Harold of Wessex. He married Edith, daughter of earl Aelfgar of Mercia, who later married earl Harold.

Griffith ap Rhydderch, king in South Wales 1044-1055. He aided the Irish raiders in 1049. He was killed by Griffith ap Llewelyn.

Griffith, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three hides at Weston and Newton.

Griffith, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a hide at Biddulph in Pirehill Hundred.

Griffith, a landholder in Warks. He married Aldith of Binley. Mid 11th century.

Griflet le Fise de Dieu, in Arthurian legend; Son of Do, and brother of Lorete. A knight of Arthur. He became a hermit.

Grifud, in Arthurian legend: Son of Nogord. A leading citizen who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Grim, a name given to Woden (Odin), a pagan God. His seven sons were claimed as ancestors of the seven royal houses in Britain. Wecta of Kent; Wothelgeat of Mercia; Baeldeg of Wessex; Beldeg of Bernicia; Waegdaeg of Deira; Casere of the East Angles; Seaxnete of the East Saxons.

Grim, a fisherman in Grimsby who raised the unrecognised Haveloc while he was in exile. A legend, attributed to 5th century.

Grim, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Grim, a Danish earl in Northumbria. A witness of documents between 930 and 949.

Grim, brother of Eadric of Thorpe. Mid 10th century.

Grim, a moneyer, at Bedford or Derby, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Grim of Castor. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Grim, son of Oswulf. A landholder in Cambs. He sold two hides of 120 acres each at Fordham to the abbey at Ely in 975.

Grim, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lincoln, Thetford and York. Late 10th century.

Grim, son of Wine. A landholder at Haddenham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Grim, found on an inscribed stone at York, where he and Aese built a church. Late 10th – early 11th century.

Grim, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Cambridge, Norwich and Shrewsbury. Early 11th century.

Grim, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Grim of Circebi, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Grim, a man of Eddeva the Fair. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held three virgates at Stetchworth and Meldreth.

Grim, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Elton in Eddisbury Hundred.

Grim, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Bodardle, Amble and Lewarne.

Grim, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Thrushelton.

Grim, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Boxted, Borley and Curling Tye.

Grim , a reeve and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides and ten acres at Bowers Gifford and Rochford.

Grim, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Culkerton in Longtree Hundred.

Grim, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Marston and Rowden.

Grim, a man of king Edward. A landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held half a hide at Islington.

Grim, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six bovates at Grassthorpe, Watnall and Weston.

Grim, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Dawley in Wrockwardine Hundred.

Grim, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held seven acres at Middleton in Blything Hundred.

Grim, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held three carucates at Turchetlestuna, Ringshall and Brantham.

Grim, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held five hides at Binton in Ferncombe Hundred.

Grim, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Rockmoor in Doddingtree Hundred.

Grim, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-seven carucates at Markenfield, Harewood and Hawold.

Grimarc, in Arthurian legend: Son of Kinmark. A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Grimbald, a monk at St.Bertin, and a talented chanter. He was summoned from Gaul to assist king Alfred in his studies. He became dean of New Minster Winchester. He died in 903.

Grimbald, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a virgate at Great Linford in Seckloe Hundred.

Grimbald, a goldsmith. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at Quy in Staine Hundred.

Grimbald, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held five hides at Husborne Crawley.

Grimbald, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held three and a half carucates at Scawby, Walesby and Otby.

Grimbald Crac, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate and five bovates at North Kelsey and Cadney.

Grimbold, father of Suartin. His son was a burgess with sake and soke in Lincoln in 1066.

Grimkel, an English missionary bishop in Norway. He returned to England in 1042.

Grimkel, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Handley in Broxton Hundred.

Grimkel, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at Arkesden and Shortgrove.

Grimkel, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Watnall, Newthorpe and Bilby.

Grimkel, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Swein he held a hide at Hillmorton in Marton Hundred.

Grimketel, a thegn. He was named in a Crowland charter of 868, as having given lands to the monastery. He was killed during the sack of the monastery at Peterborough in 870.

Grimketel, a surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Grimketel, a kinsman of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. He inherited twenty mancuses of gold and a horse from Aelfwold in c1012.

Grimketel, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Grimketel, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Grimketel of Barnaby, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Grimketel Haworth, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Grimketel, bishop of Selsey 1038-1047, after Aethelric. He purchased the bishopric. He was bishop of the East Angles at Elmham 1043-1044, in plurality, while Stigand was deposed.

Grimketel, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held half a hide at Birley in Stretford Hundred.

Grimketel, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-one estates amounting to twenty-seven carucates.

Grimketel, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held four bovates at Kimberley in Broxtow Wapentake.

Grimketel, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Coton in Hodnet Hundred.

Grimketel, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held fourteen carucates at Sturton Grange, Northorpe and Sutton on Hull.

Grimolf the Dane, a landholder at Caister in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Grimter, an unidentified moneyer. Possibly an incorrect engraving of Grimbert.

Grimulf, a moneyer, at York, of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Grimulf, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a hundred and twenty acres at Helmingham in Claydon Hundred.

Grimulf, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides at Morton Bagot in Ferncombe Hundred.

Grimwald, a moneyer, at London, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Grind, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Gringemore, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Linet and Lionesse.

Grip, in Arthurian legend: An earl defeated by Tristan in Brittany.

Grith, a moneyer in East Anglia. Unidentified.

Groma, heir to Rustius Crescens. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB503.

Gromore Somir Joure, in Arthurian legend: Son of Grummur. A knight from Scotland.

Grucan, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Camblesforth in West Riding.

Grugyn, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588. A bull in battle.

Gruffydd see Griffith

Gruoch, in 1032 she married the future king Macbeth of Scotland.

Guala, ancestor of king Cerdic. see Hwala

Guallanc, king of Kyle. With Urien, Rhydderch Hen and Morcant, he was one of four kings who fought against king Theoderic of Bernicia in c580.

Guallauc of Salisbury, a warrior in the army of Arthur. He was killed in Gaul. Early 6th century.

Guardid, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Guba, abbot of Glastonbury 760-762, after Ticca.

Guda, abbot of Hoo in Kent in c690.

Gudwal (St.), an abbot in Brittany. He is believed to have been British. 6th century.

Guedianus, a chieftain in the pagus Tricurius, Trigg in north Cornwall. Early 7th century.

Gueithaet, king of Venedotia. In the force of Cassivellaunus in 55 BC.

Guendolen, in legend the daughter of Corineus. She was the first wife of king Locryn, but later killed him for deserting her. Queen of Britain for 15 years after Locryn. c1000BC.

Guendoloena, in legend the wife of Merlin.

Guenlian, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Guenlodoc, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Guenloie, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Guengasoain. She married Yder.

Guennuar, Guenhumara, wife of Arthur. see Guinevere

Guerdon (Diwanius), in Arthurian legend: Earl of Winchester. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Guerir (St.), a Cornish saint. King Alfred prayed at his church. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Guerlin, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held three hides at Crudwell in Chedglow Hundred.

Guiderius, in legend, son of Cunobelinus and brother of Arviragus. King of Britain after his father. He refused to pay tribute to Rome. He is probably Togodumnus. Early 1st century.

Guigenor, in Arthurian legend: Grand-niece of Arthur.

Guillegod, made first abbot of Winslow by king Offa of Mercia in 793, at the time the body of Alban was moved there.

Guillem Guercha, king of the East Angles. see Wuffa

Guillomer, King of Ireland. He ravaged in Britain twice. Late 5th century.

Guimora, a Norman noble lady, living in Sussex. Her son Robert tried to advise duke William before the battle at Hastings in 1066. She is probably Wimarc, and her son Robert fitz Wimarc.

Guinebaut, in Arthurian legend: Brother of Ban. A wizard.

Guiner, a British general. He was defeated at Hayle Bay, near St.Ives, by Theoderic. He died in the battle. Early 6th century.

Guinevere (Guenever,Guennuar,Guenhumara), in Arthurian legend: the wife of Arthur, married to him in 523. Daughter of Leodegrance.

Guinevere the False, in Arthurian legend: Identical half-sister of queen Guinevere.

Guingamar, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Lord of the Isle of Avalon. Brother of Greslemuef.

Guinganbresil, in Arthurian legend: An opponent of Gawaine.

Guiomar, in Arthurian legend: Nephew of Arthur, and cousin of Guinevere.

Guiromelant, in Arthurian legend: A duplicitous knight.

Guiscard (Givehard), dean of St.Mary’s, Reculver. Mid 11th century.

Guitard, in Arthurian legend: Ruler of Poitou. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Guitelin, an early king of the East Saxons.

Guithelin, son of Gurguit. In legend king of Britain, for 26 years, after his father. He married Marcia and was father of Sisillius. Early 6th century BC.

Guithelinus, archbishop of London in c410. He sought support from king Aldroenus of Brittany.

Guitolin (Vitolinus), son of Gloui. With his brothers Bonus, Paul and Mauron, he founded the city of Cair Gloui, Gloucester.

Guivret the Short, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Gulioepius, named on a relief found near Stroud. Roman, unknown date. RIB132.

Gumbert, a witness in c679 to a grant by king Hlothere of Kent of land in Thanet to the monastery at Reculver.

Gumret le Petit, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Gundaecer, a monk and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Gundbert, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Gundferth, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Gundlaf, a witness to Winchester charters of king Athelstan in 925-36.

Gundrada, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held four hides at Goring in Poling Hundred.

Gundulf, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Shipton Solers in Wattlescomb Hundred.

Gundulf, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two hides at South Heighton in Flexborough Hundred.

Gundwine, a priest. A message carrier for archbishop Boniface in c740.

Gundwine, a priest of bishop Theodred of London. He inherited a yellow chasuble from Theodred in c951.

Gunfrith, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Weston Beggard and Wigmore in Hereford, and three hides at Choulton and Lingen in Shropshire.

Gunfrith, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held five hides at Timsbury in Chewton Hundred.

Gungar, founder of a church at Congresbury in c711.

Gunleof, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Chester and Leicester. Early 11th century.

Gunnar, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Gunnar, a Danish earl in Northumbria between 956 and 963. He held land at Newbald in Yorks. Father of Thored.

Gunnar, a surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Gunnar, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held ten hides at Avington in Kintbury Hundred.

Gunnar, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Mollington and Redcliff.

Gunnar, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Ciclet in Bampton Hundred.

Gunnar, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at Weston, Pontshill and Coldborough.

Gunnar, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held four hides at Calstone Wellington in Calne Hundred.

Gunnar, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen carucates at Hauxwell, Brigham and Lead.

Gunner, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Gunner, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held thirty acres at Little Totham in Thurstable Hundred.

Gunner, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held nineteen acres at Halesworth and Levington.

Gunnhard, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Coombe in Halberton Hundred.

Gunnhat, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held thirteen carucates at South Carlton, Ingleby and Tattersall Thorpe. Son of Guthfrith and brother of Godwine.

Gunnhild, daughter of king Alfred. see Aelfthryth

Gunnhild, queen of Eric Blood Axe of Northumbria. She drew her enemies to York by use of magic spells. When king Eric was driven out in 954, she fled with her children to king Harold of Denmark.

Gunnhild, sister of king Swegn Forkbeard of Denmark. She married the Danish earl Pallig. Gunnhild, Pallig and their son were all killed in the massacre of St Brides Day in 1002.

Gunnhild, daughter of king Cnut and Emma, and half-sister of king Edward. In 1036 she married Henry, son of the Holy Roman Emperor Conrad. Though accused of adultery, she became a nun. She died in 1038.

Gunnhild, daughter of king Wyrtgeorn of Wends and niece of king Cnut. She married earl Hakon, who was drowned in 1030; she then married the Danish earl Strut Harold. Mother of Hemming and Thurkill the Tall She was banished from England in 1044, and went to Bruges, then to Denmark.

Gunnhild, daughter of Thurkill, a serf at Bath in c1055.

Gunnhild, daughter of earl Godwine and sister of Edith, Swein, Harold, Tostig, Gyrth, Leofwine and Wulfnoth. Mid 11th century.

Gunnhild, daughter of earl Harold of Wessex, and sister of Godwine, Magnus, Edmund, Ulf and Gytha. A landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held twenty-two hides at Hardington and Creech. She became a nun at Wilton.

Gunnhild, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. She held seven hides at Kingston in Aldrington Hundred of king Harold.

Gunni, found on an inscribed stone at Winchester. Probably late 9th century.

Gunni, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Gunni, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Caldecote in Seckloe Hundred.

Gunni, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held half a carucate at Suffield in Erpingham Hundred.

Gunni the Dane, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Walton in Gordano.

Gunning, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Walgherton in Nantwich Hundred.

Gunnketel, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Dembleby, Eagle and Haceby.

Gunnlaug Wormtongue, son of Illugi, an Icelandic chieftain. He was exiled from Norway by earl Hakon and came to the court of king Aethelred II in London. The king gave him a sword with which he killed Thororm. Early 11th century.

Gunsig, a moneyer, at Dover, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Gunnulf, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Gunnulf, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Willingham in Wangford Hundred.

Gunsig, a moneyer, at Dover , of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Gunter, king of Denmark. He married Alvive, and was father of Haveloc. Probably legend.

Gunter, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Guntere, a moneyer of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Gunther, in the poem Widsith; a king of the Burgundians.

Gunulf, a landholder in Cambs. He sold sixty acres and a fishery to the abbey at Ely in c971.

Gunward, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held ten hides at Clungunford and Brampton.

Gunwerd, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Guorongas (Gorangonus,Gwyrangon,Garengan,Gnoiram), a king in Kent. His land was given to Hengest by Vortigern, in exchange for Hengest's daughter in marriage. Mid 4th century.

Guret, a burgess with sake and soke in Lincoln in 1066.

Gurgintius, in legend king of Britain for 18years after Clotenus. Early 3rd century BC.

Gurguin, in Arthurian legend: A leading citizen of Hereford.

Gurguit Barbtruc, son of Belinus. In legend king of Britain, for 25 years, after his father. Father of Guithelin. Late 7th century BC.

Gurgurant (Archier), in Arthurian legend: A cannibal king. He became a hermit.

Gurhann, husband of a slave at Coleshill in Berks who was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Gurmund, son of Danfrik, king of the paynims. He fought alongside the Saxons against the British. Probably legend, 5th century.

Gurmund see also Guthrum

Gurnay, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably Hugh de Gournay.

Guruaret, a ceorl in Cornwall. In c959 he defended himself against a charge of being born a slave.

Guthere, a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Guthfrith, sacrist, and later abbot of Lindisfarne. He visited the hermit Aethelwald on the island of Farne. Early 8th century.

Guthfrith, a king in Northumbria. He died in 896. He is probably Guthred.

Guthfrith, a Danish hold. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Guthfrith, a Dane. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

GUTHFRITH, Norwegian king of Northumbria, after his father (or brother) Sihtric. He was driven out by king Athelstan in 927, and driven out by king Edmund I in 944. Father of king Ragnald II, Sigeric and Olaf, who was defeated at the battle of Brunanburgh in 937.

Guthheard, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Guthheard, a signatory in c679 to a grant by king Hlothere of Kent of land in Thanet to the monastery at Reculver.

Guthheard, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 787-803, after Aethelnoth.

Guthheard, bishop of Selsey in c845, probably after Cenred.

Guthhere, a warrior in the Finn Fragment0. Date unknown.

Guthhere, in the poem Waldere: an opponentof Waldere.

Guthlac (St.), hermit of Crowland in 699. Of noble birth; brother of Pega. After some years of ravaging and pillaging, he entered the monastery at Repton in 697, at the age of 23. He was ordained a priest by bishop Headda. He died in 714.

Guthlac, abbot of Glastonbury 824-c840, after Muca.

Guthlac, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Trafford.

Guthlaf, in the poem Beowulf: A Danish warrior, a follower of Hnaef and Hengest. Father of Garulf.

Guthlif, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at West Wratting of Eddeva the Fair.

Guthmund, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Guthmund, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Guthmund, a Danish leader. Son of Steitan. With Justin, he ravaged Ipswich; then defeated and killed ealdorman Brihtnoth at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Guthmund, a king's thegn. Brother of abbot Wulfric of Ely. A landholder land in 1066. He held twenty hides in Essex, eighteen carucates in Suffolk, and estates in Norfolk.

Guthmund, a sacrist at Ely. He made a silver covered gospel book for the monastery. Probably mid 11th century.

Guthmund, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Sixhills in South Riding.

GUTHRED, king of Northumbria 883-896. Son of Harthacnut. He was sold into slavery by his brothers, but was purchased by abbot Eadred of Carlisle, after a vision, and made king. He may have also been known as Cnut or Guthfrith.

Guthred, a landholder at Burwell in Cambs. Mid 10th century.

Guthred, a moneyer, at Hythe, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Guthrith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held two carucates at Hanging Grimston in East Riding.

Guthroth, son of Eric Blood Axe and Gunnhild. He raided England in late 10th century.

Guthroth, a burgess and lawman in Lincoln in 1066.

GUTHRUM, Danish king in Mercia and East Anglia in 875. After his defeat at the battle of Edington, 878, he was baptised in the name of Athelstan, with king Alfred as his godfather. Sometimes known as Gurmund. He died in 890.

Guthrum, a dux. He signs documents between 928 and 937.

Guthwold, a thegn. A witness of documents in Canterbury between c994 and 1003.

Guthwulf, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 928-935, after Alchmund.

Guth... see also God...

Guy of Camiliard, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Cousin of Guinevere.

Guyart le Petite, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Gwaednerth, son of Llywri. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwafrfawr, son of Ysgyrran. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwair the Tall, son of Fferfarch. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwallagr, king of Elmet. Late 6th century.

Gwarthegydd, in Arthurian legend: Son of Caw and counsellor of Arthur.

Gwawl, daughter of Coel Hen and Stradawl. She married Cunedda. Early 5th century.

Gwawrddur, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588. His verse in the poem has the reference to Arthur.

Gwedian, Count of the district of Trigg in Cornwall. Mid 6th century.

Gweir, in Arthurian legend: Son of Gwestyl. A knight and adviser to Arthur.

Gwen, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Cunedda. Grandmother of Arthur.

Gwen (St.), wife of king Selyf of Cornwall. Founder of the church of St.Wenn. Sister of Non, and mother of Cybi. Probably early 6th century.

Gwen, a son of Llywarch Hen. Late 6th century.

Gwen, father of Gwenabwy who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwenabwy, son of Gwen. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwenddolau, son of Ceidio. Ruler at the west end of the wall. Brother of Cof and Nudd. He was killed at the battle of Arfderydd in 574.

Gwengad, father of Cibno who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwenwynwyn, in Arthurian legend: A warrior of Arthur.

Gwgon, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwimiart de Bloi, in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Gwinas de Bloi (Guinas), in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Gwinear (St.), a Cornish saint. A Welsh missionary, he preached in Gwinear and Camborne. He was reported to have been killed by king Theodoric of Cornwall. His date is not known.

Gwion, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwlyged, steward of Mynyddog, chief of the Gododdin. A warrior-hero, he was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588. He was the owner of a marvellous drinking horn.

Gwrhyr, in Arthurian legend: An interpreter at the court of Arthur.

Gwrfelling, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwrhafal, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwriad, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwrien, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwyd, son of Peithan. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. Probably a Pict, he was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwyddawg, in Arthurian legend: The killer of Kay, killed in his turn by Arthur.

Gwyddien the fierce, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwydre, in Arthurian legend: A son of Arthur, killed by a boar.

Gwyl, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Gwendawd. A mistress of Arthur.

Gwyn, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwynfyd, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Gwyrangon, king in Kent. see Guorongas

Gwythian (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Gwythian. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Gyldwine, brother of Alfred. A witness of a charter at Canterbury in c1050.

Gyreweard, a landholder in Cambs. He stood surety for land at Wittering given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Gyric, a mass-priest. He died in 963.

Gyrping, a surety for land at Wittering and Maxey given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Gyrth, earl of East Anglia 1055-1066. Son of earl Godwine of Wessex; he was exiled with his family in 1051. He travelled to Rome with his brother earl Tostig in 1061. He was killed in the battle at Hastings in 1066, after he had tried to dissuade his brother king Harold II from fighting. Brother of Edith, Swein, Harold, Tostig, Leofwine, Wulfnoth and Gunnhild.

Gyrth, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held twenty hides at Eaton Hastings in Wyfold Hundred. This is probably earl Gyrth.

Gyrth, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four hides at Little Warley in Chafford Hundred.

Gyrth, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held six hides at Hartley Manditt in Neatham Hundred.

Gyrth, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held eighteen hides at Merston and Coombes. This is probably earl Gyrth.

Gytha, sister of king Olaf Kvaran of Ireland and widow of an English ealdorman. She married Olaf Tryggvason in England after his successful challenge to her suitor Alvini. Late 10th century.

Gytha, daughter of Thurkill Sprakaleg, sister-in-law of king Cnut and sister of Eilif and Ulf. She married earl Godwine of Wessex. Mother of queen Edith and of Swein, Harold, Tostig, Gyrth, Leofwine, Wulfnoth and Gunnhild. Early 11th century.

Gytha, wife of Tofi the Proud, and daughter of Osgod Clapa. King Harthacnut died at the marriage feast of Gytha and Tofi in 1042.

Gytha, wife of earl Ralph the Timid. A landholder in 1066. She held twenty hides in Bucks, sixty-four hides in Northants, and a carucate in Notts.

Gytha, a landholder in Leics in 1066. She held a carucate at Tilton in Goscote Wapentake.

Gytha, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Saeith she held ten hides at Walton in Tremlow Hundred.

Gytha, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held three carucates at Raventhorpe and Leconfield.

Gytha, daughter of king Harold II, and sister of Godwine, Magnus, Edmund, Ulf and Gunnhild. She married grand prince Vladimir of Kiev. Mid 11th century.

Haben, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Aylesby in North Riding.

Haca, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Blagrove and Pedley in Witheridge Hundred.

Hachechasse, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Hachet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Haculf, a moneyer, possibly Cornish, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Hadd, a Danish earl, probably in Lancs, between 931 and 934.

Hademar, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held two hides st Stockleigh and Chitterley.

Hadrian, Roman emperor 117-138. He campaigned in Britain, building the wall across the north of England.

Hadrian (St.), abbot of St.Peter’s (St. Augustine's), Canterbury 671-708, possibly after Benedict Biscop. An African, he had been abbot of Niridano near Naples, and was selected by pope Vitalian to be archbishop of Canterbury; he declined, but accompanied Theodore of Tarsus and Benedict Biscop to Britain in 668. He died in 709.

Hadugat, a British chieftain on the Isle of Wight. He became a mercenary for Theodoric in Saxony in c531.

Hadulac, bishop among the East Angles. Possibly Nothlac. Mid 8th century.

Haduwald, a monk and shepherd at the monastery of Aelfflaed at Whitby. In c686 bishop Cuthbert foretold his death, and at the same time he fell from a tree and died.

Hadwic, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held four hides at Ruardean in Bromsash Hundred.

Hadwin, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Chadnor in Stretford Hundred.

Haeddi (St.), bishop of the West Saxons 676-705, after Leutherius. He assisted in the compilation of the laws of king Ine of Wessex. Miracles were reported at the place of his death.

Haeha, abbot of Abingdon. see Hean

Haeletha, a thegn or princeps of king Aethelwulf between 839 and 850. He held land at Chart in Kent.

Haelric, a princeps in Wessex in c696.

Haemar, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Perranuthnoe in Connerton Hundred.

Haemgils, a dux in Kent in c605.

Haemgils, abbot of Glastonbury c681-c706, after Brihtwald.

Haemgils, a priest at the monastery of Melrose. He was a colleague of Drythelm who died and returned to life. He became a hermit in Ireland in c730.

Haereth, in the poem Beowulf: Father of Hygd.

Haerra, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Harold I and Harthacnut. Early 11th century.

Haerred, a moneyer, at Wilton, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Haerthcyn, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Haesten, a Danish leader from the Loire. He landed in the Thames estuary in 892, and built fortresses at Milton, probably near Sittingbourne, and at Benfleet. His wife and two sons were taken hostage by king Alfred, but were returned as one of the boys was the king's godson.

Haesten, a thegn in Dorset in c1019.

Haethcyn, in the poem Beowulf: King of the Geats. Son of Hrethel, and brother of Herebeald and Hygelac. He was killed by Ongentheow.

Hafgrim, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Hafgrim, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Ordheah he held five hides at Idlicote in Fexhole Hundred.

Hagelflaed, a slave in Exeter. She was freed by her mistress Halwyn Hoc in c1050.

Hagen, in the poem Waldere: an opponent of Waldere.

Hagen, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Island-Rugians.

Hagen, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held five hides at Sollers Hope in Greytree Hundred.

Hagona, an abbot, possibly of Chertsey, in c685. A witness of documents for the monastery at Reculver in c679, and Barking in c690.

Hagris, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held twelve acres at Yaxley in Hartismere Hundred.

Haiebert, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Haimer, a priest. Scribe of a charter of archbishop Aethelnoth granting land at Reculver. Mid 11th century.

Haimo, archdeacon at St. Augustine's, Canterbury. Early 11th century.

Haimo, a sheriff in Kent in c1060. A landholder at Fordwych.

Haimo (Aymer), vicomte de Thouars. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066. WP.

Haket, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Hakon the Good, son of king Harold Fairhair. He was sent to England by his father to be fostered by king Athelstan, who gave him the sword "Quernbiter". He became king of Norway 934-961.

Hakon (Lacman), king of the Suevi. He accompanied king Cnut on his expedition to England in 1016.

Hakon, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Hakon, a Danish earl in Northumbria, son of earl Eric (of Hlathir). He married Gunnhild, daughter of king Wyrtgeorn of Wends and niece of king Cnut. He was exiled by Cnut in 1029, and was drowned in Pentland Firth in 1030.

Hakon, son of earl Swein, and grandson of earl Godwine of Wessex. With his uncle Wulfnoth, he was probably a hostage at the court of duke William of Normandy from 1051. Wulfnoth was released to earl Harold of Wessex in c1065.

Hakon, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Bramhall, Poole and Worleston.

Hakon, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held five carucates at Staveley, Ash and Calow.

Hakon, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Theydon Bois and Ulting.

Hakon, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Lasham.

Hakon, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held ten bovates at Ingham and Coates.

Hakon, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held twenty carucates at Heckingham, Pentney and Weybourne.

Hakon, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held thirty-two hides at Nuneham, Merton, and Piddington.

Hakon, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held twelve hides at Cranmore.

Hakon, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates and forty actres at Flixton and Weston.

Hakon, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held sixty-five hides at Knighton, Figheldean, Chitterne and Winterslow.

Hakon, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held five carucates at Rotherham.

Halda, reeve. see Ealda

Haldane, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held ten hides in Berks, eleven hides in Bucks, and five hides in Herts.

Haldane, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Coppenhall, Walgherton and Batherton.

Haldane, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held half a carucate at Snodeswick.

Haldane, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held five hides at Higham Hill in Becontree Hundred.

Haldane, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Icomb in Salmonsbury Hundred.

Haldane, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held ten carucates at Buckminster and Sysonby.

Haldane, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held two hides at Ashton and Cosgrove.

Haldane, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six and a half carucates at Toton, Cromwell and Nuthall.

Haldane, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held ten carucates at Thorington, Thorpe and Wrentham.

Halden, a thegn. A witness of documents of king Cnut in Winchester in 1019.

Haldene, a moneyer, at Nottingham, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Halfdan see Healfdene

Halfdene, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Halfgrim, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Halga, in the poem Beowulf: Youngest son of the Danish king Healfdene. Brother of Heorogar and Hrothgar.

Halldor, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eleven carucates at Otterington, Wilton and Worsall.

Halwaerth, son of Saefugel. A festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Halwyn Hoc, a landholder in Exeter in c1050. She freed her slave Hagelflaed.

Hama, an Anglo-Saxon God, the Watchman. The Norse God Heimdall.

Hama, in the poems Beowulf and Widsith: A Germanic hero.

Hama, a swain-reeve at Sutton near Worcester in 825.

Hama, father of kings Aelle and Osbert of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Hamelyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Hamgisl, a witness of a document at Canterbury in c605. He signs as dux.

Hamin, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Hamine, a landholder in Lincs in 1066.

Haming, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held fourteen hides at Marlow and Hitcham.

Hamon, in legend the steward and traitor who assassinated king Guiderius. Early 1at century.

Hamrind, a deacon and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Hanet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Hansard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Hanvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Harald see Harold

Hardacnut, Hardicnut see Harthacnut

Hardalio, named on a tombstone found at Halton Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1436.

Hardekin, a landholder in 1066. He held thirty acres at Swanton in Norfolk, and a hundred acres at Rigneseta in Suffolk.

Harding, a thegn of Rehale. He fought in the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Harding, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a hide at Burley in Reading Hundred.

Harding, pincerna of queen Edith, a thegn and landholder in 1066. He held estates in Berks, Leics and Somerset. Son of Eadnoth the Staller.

Harding, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held four hides at Bredy in Godderthorn Hundred.

Harding, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held thirty two acres at Covehithe and Horswold.

Harding of Horton, a prominent landholder in 1066. He held twenty-four hides at Streatham, Malden and Walton in Surrey, and an estate at Horton in Kent.

Harding, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held estates at Nuneaton, Smeeton and Radway.

Hardulf (Erdulf)(St.), a hermit at Breedon-on-the-Hill in Leics. He was a visitor to Modwenna of Burton. Probably 7th century.

Hardulf, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Bradley in Tiverton Hundred.

Hardulf, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held four bovates at Cottam in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Hardwin, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held estates at Witchingham and Didlington. Probably brother of Ralph the Staller.

Hardwin, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held fourteen acres at Hemley and Swefling.

Harecourt, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Haret, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Langham in Bradmere Hundred.

Harger, moneyer. see Heriger

Harla, an ancient British king, an eternal wanderer of legend.

Harlon, in Arthurian legend: A king. Father of Argustus.

Harold, a Danish earl. He was killed in battle against Aethelred and Alfred at Ashdown in 871.

Harold Bluetooth, son of king Gorm the Old, and father of Swein Forkbeard and Hiring. With his brother Cnut he ravaged in Northumbria. He became king of Denmark. Late 9th century.

Harold Fairhair, king of Norway c872-c930. Son of Healfdene the Black and father of Eric Blood Axe. He sent a ship with a golden beak as a gift to king Athelstan.

Harold, king of Denmark 1014-c1018. Son of Swein Forkbeard and brother of king Cnut. With Cnut and Thorgut, he besieged London in 1016.

HAROLD I, king of England 1035-1040, after his father. Son of Cnut and Aelfgifu, though it was claimed that he was the son of a cobbler and not of Cnut. He probably married Aelfgifu, and was father of Aelfwine. Known as Harold Harefoot. His dead body was thrown ignominiously over the city wall into the river.

Harold, a Danish earl. Second husband of Gunnild, and father of Hemming and Thurkill. In 1042 he travelled to Rome, but was killed on the return journey.

Harold Hardrada, king of Norway 1047-1066. He made a peace agreement with king Edward in 1048. He joined earl Tostig to invade Northumbria in 1066; they won the battle at Fulford, but were both killed at the battle of Stamford Bridge.

HAROLD II, king of England in 1066. Son of earl Godwine of Wessex; he became earl of Anglia in 1045, earl of Wessex in 1053. He usurped the throne on the death of his brother-in-law king Edward. He defeated and killed his brother Tostig and king Harold of Norway in the battle of Stamford Bridge. Brother of Edith, Swein, Tostig, Gyrth, Leofwine, Wulfnoth and Gunnhild. He probably married Edith Swannehals, and was father of Godwine, Magnus, Edmund, Ulf, Gunnhild, Gytha and probably Cnut. He married Edith, sister of earl Edwin in c1065, and was father of Harold. He was killed in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Harold, son of earl Ralph of Hereford, and a ward of queen Edith. In 1066 he held ten hides at Ebury in Middlesex, and fifteen hides at Burrton Dassett in Warks. His father's castle became known as Ewias Harold.

Harold, a thegn. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held five hides at Tyringham and Moulsoe. He married Aelfeva.

Harold, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a virgate at Bile, probably in Boldre Hundred.

Harold, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held a hundred and thirty hides at Coxwell, Littleworth, Faringdon and Aldermaston; this including estates of earl Harold.

Harold, a landholder at Cheselbourne in Dorset in 1066.

Harold, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Iron Acton in Bagstone Hundred.

Harold, a staller. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066.

Harold, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates and six bovates at Kirkby on Bain, Keddington and Westlaby.

Harold, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at East Dereham of archbishop Stigand.

Harold, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Sutton Bonnington and Keyworth.

Harold, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-six acres at Coddenham and Thurlaston.

Harold, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides at Compton, Fulking and Tottington.

Harold, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Clyffe Pypard in Kingsbridge Hundred.

Harold, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held forty-four carucates at Cleeton, Rothwell and Wilsthorpe. Much of this land was probably that of king Harold II or his son Harold.

Harold, son of king Harold II and Edith, and half-brother of Cnut, Edmund, Godwine and Magnus. Mid 11th century.

Harpin, in Arthurian legend: A giant.

Harry le Fise Lake, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Harsouse le Berbuse, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Harthacnut, father of the slave Guthred who was made king of Northumbria in 883.

Harthacnut, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Cnut and Harold I. Early 11th century.

HARTHACNUT (Hardacnut), king of England 1040-1042, after his half-brother Harold I. Son of king Cnut and Emma. King of Denmark in 1035. He shared the rule of England for his final year with his half-brother Edward.

Harthacnut, a burgess and lawman in Lincoln in 1066.

Harthacnut, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Plumgeard in Colneis Hundred.

Harthegrip, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Stainton and Waddingham.

Harvis de les Marches, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Hasard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Hasten, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Lach Dennis in Northwich Hundred.

Hate, a monk at Glastonbury. see Bate

Hathebald, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Hathebert, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Hathelwold, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Hathobert, probably an ealdorman. A witness of documents at the synod of Chelsea in 801.

Hathowulf, a monk and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Hathra, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Hathufrith, a priest at Ripon. He was one of eight abbots and monks who were charged with controlling the disposal of the treasure of bishop Wilfrid in 710.

Hauk Habrok, an emissary of king Harold Fairhair of Norway. He was sent to deliver Harold's son Hakon to king Athelstan for fostering in c925.

Hautevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Haveloc, son of king Gunter of Denmark and Alvive. In exile he went unrecognised as Cuheran, a cook in Grimsby. He married Argentille, daughter of king Adelbriht and Orwain. He defeated king Edelsie and reigned in Britain for twenty years. A legend, attributed to 5th century.

Havarth, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held twenty-eight carucates at Leavington, Stokesley and Yarm.

Havoc, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Haward, a landholder in Cambs. A kinsman of Oslac. Late 10th century.

Haward, probably a stone-mason. He made the sundial on the church at Kirkdale in Yorks, for Orm, son of Gamel, in c1060.

Hawas, a man of king Aethelred in c995. He held land at Dumbleton in Glos.

Hay, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Haylward Snew, founder of Cranborne abbey. see Aethelweard Meaw

Headda, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Headda, a lay witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey in c685.

Headda, bishop of Mercia at Lichfield in 691, and Leicester 709-c727. He trained at Whitby, became a priest at Peterborough, and was probably the first abbot of Breedon in Leicester.

Headda, an abbot 759-c781, and a former priest at Worcester. A kinsman of bishop Heathured of Worcester. A landholder at Andoversford in Glos.

Headda, bishop of Hereford in c768, after Acca.

Headda (St.), abbot of Peterborough c852-870, after Ceolred. He was killed during the sack of the monastery by the Danes in 870.

Heahbert, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Heahbert, a witness to a Rochester charter of 762.

HEAHBERT, a king in Kent in c765, possibly sharing rule with Eadbert II.

Heahbert, abbot of Reculver in 767.

Heahbert, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Heahbert, a priest from Rochester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Heahbert, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c835.

Heahbert, bishop of Worcester 822-848, after Denebert.

Heahbert, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Heahburg, daughter of abbess Eangyth. Possibly known as Bucge. Early 8th century.

Heahferth, a witness, from Selsey, to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Heahferth, a deacon at Worcester in 825.

Heahflaed, abbess of both Amesbury and Wherwell in 1002. Aunt of abbess Wulfhilda of Barking. Possibly Wenflaed.

Heahfrith, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Heahfrith, a pupil and correspondent of Aldhelm. He was probably a monk, returned from Ireland. Late 7th century.

Heahfrith, a praefectus or ealdorman. A witness of documents in Wessex in c766.

Heahfrith, a witness to a Rochester charter of 801.

Heahfrith, possibly dean of Christchurch Canterbury in 813. (vch)

Heahfrith, an ealdorman in Hants c900-c909.

Heahfrith, a thegn of kings Athelstan and Edmund in 939. He held land at Worthy in Hants.

Heahmod, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Heahmund, a priest. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863. He may have become bishop.

Heahmund, bishop of Sherborne 867-871, after Ealhstan. He was killed at the battle of Meretun in 871.

Heahnoth, a thegn, A witness of documents in Kent in 833.

Heahred, a witness of documents at Worcester in 872.

Heahred, a lay witness at Worcester between c899 and 904.

Heahred, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Heahsige, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Heahstaef, a priest at Worcester in 825.

Heahstan, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Heahstan, an unidentified abbot from London. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Heahstan, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Heahstan, bishop of London, after Swithwulf. He died in 897.

Heahstan, father of Aelfstan of Wouldham. A landholder in Kent. Mid 10th century.

Heahstan, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 967. He held land at Pendock and Beckford.

Heahwulf, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Healden, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Healden, son of Tope of Kirmington in Lincs and Eadgifu and brother of Ulf Fenisc. Mid 11th century.

Healfdene, in the poem Beowulf: King of the Danes. Son of Beowulf the Dane, and father of Heorogar, Hrothgar nad Halga.

HEALFDENE I (Halfdan), a Danish king in Northumbria. Possibly brother of Ingwar and Ubba and son of Ragnar Lothbrok. He was defeated by Aethelred and Alfred at Ashdown in 871, ravaged Strathclyde in 875. He took land and settled in Northumbria. He died attacking Dublin in 877.

HEALFDENE II (Halfdan), a Danish king in Northumbria. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Healfdene, a Danish earl in Northumbria between 934 and 958.

Healfdene, son of Brenting. A landholder in Lincs and Rutland in c1020.

Healfdene, a priest and lawman in Lincoln in 1066. He held a bovate and the church at Aisthorpe in West Riding.

Healfdene, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Healfdene son of Topi, held twenty estates amounting to forty-six carucates.

Healfdene, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held thirty-three carucates at Skelmanthorpe, Denby and Worsborough.

Hean Patricius (Haeha), abbot of Abingdon between 687 and 726. Brother of Cille and Ceolswith.

Heanflaed, probably Wynflaed, abbess of Wherwell in Hants in 960.

Heanric of Wantage, a landholder at Gransden in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Heara, a witness to a Rochester charter of 765.

Heardbert, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Heardbert, an ealdorman in Mercia in 736. He is called the brother of the king, probably Aethelbald.

Heardbert, a Northumbrian noble. Probably father of Alric. With Aethelbald, he killed three high-reeves, Ealdwulf, Cynewulf and Ecga, at Coniscliffe and Helathirnum in 778.

Heardbert, an ealdorman in Mercia. A witness of documents between 791 and 811.

Heardmaer, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Heardred, in the poem Beowulf: King of the Geats, son of Hygelac. He was killed by Onela, and succeeded by Beowulf.

Heardred (Eardred), bishop of Dunwich in 736, after Aescwulf.

Heardred, bishop of Dunwich 781-789, after Eglaf.

Heardred, bishop of Hexham 797-800, after Aethelbert.

Heardwulf, bishop of the East Angles. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Heardwulf, a Northumbrian thegn. Father of Glonieorn, who was one of the leaders of the uprising in York in 1065. He held land at Burnsall and Thorpe in West Riding.

Heared, a deacon from Rochester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Heared, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Heathobald, a deacon in Hereford. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Heatholaf, in the poem Beowulf: A Wilfing. He was killed by Egtheow.

Heathoric, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith. m137.

Heathubert, bishop of London, after Eadbald. He died in 801.

Heathulac (Nothlac), bishop of Elmham in c735, after Nothbert.

Heathured, bishop of Worcester 781-799, after Tilhere.

Heathured, a priest in Lindsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Heathured, bishop of Lindisfarne 819-828, after Egbert. Probably in plurality the last bishop of Whithorn, after Badwulf.

Heathuwald, a priest at Worcester in c801.

Heawulf, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Heawulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Chichester, London, Southwark and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Hebeca, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Hebes le Renoumes, in Arthurian legend: A squire, then knight of Tristan. Latterly a knight of Lancelot.

Heburg, daughter of the thegn Ridda and Bucge, in Mercia. Late 8th century.

Heca, bishop of Selsey 1047-1057, after Grimketel. A king's chaplain.

Heca, a vice-comes in Devon in 1066. He held eleven hides at Charleton, Loddiswell and Portlemouth.

Hectimere, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Hector, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Hector, named on a child’s shoe found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2445.27.

Hedned, a burgess in York in 1066.

Hedul, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Hefa, a thegn in Hants in c939.

Hega, a landholder in Kent. He held a dairy farm at Wye and a salthouse at Faversham. Mid 9th century.

Hega, a landholder in Exeter. Father of Hunewine. Mid 11th century.

Hegu (Hieu), founder and first abbess of Hartlepool in c640. She was the first Northumbrian nun.

Hehelm, a fidelis of king Eadwig in Somerset in 956. He held land at Bathampton.

Heinif (Nai), son of Nwython. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Heiroun, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Hel, a Norse god, daughter of Loki. Ruler of Helheim.

Helake, in Arthurian legend: A false knight of king Hermance. With Helius he killed Hermance, and was later killed by Palomides.

Helan (St.), a Cornish saint. He lived in Cornwall before crossing to Brittany and then Rheims. His date is not known.

Helbing, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Heldred, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held three hides at Wandsworth.

Heldulf, a moneyer, at York, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Helen (Elyne, Elene), daughter of Coel. She was the “unofficial” wife of Constantius Chlorus, who became Emperor, and was mother of Constantine the Great. Her finding of the True Cross is found in the poem Elene. Early 4th century. m134.

Helen (Helena), in Arthurian legend: Niece of king Hoel, kidnapped and killed by a giant on Mont-St-Michel.

Helenus, a goldsmith. His work was found near Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2413.

Heletha, a thegn. He sold land at Chert to archbishop Ceolnoth. Mid 9th century.

Helfrith, a dux in Cornwall in c943.

Helgi, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six bovates at Owthorpe and Bingham.

Helgi, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a hide at Worth in Framfield Hundred.

Helgrim, a Danish noble. With Osfrith he was sent by king Harold Fairhair to king Athelstan at York in c926, with a gift of a ship with a golden beak.

Heli, son of Digueillus. In legend king of Britain for 40 years after his father. Father of Lud, Cassivellaunus and Nennius. Early 1st century BC.

Heliades, in Arthurian legend: An ally of Mordred.

Helias le Grose, in Arthurian legend: Third of the seven kings of Joseph of Arimathea.

Helin le Blank (Elian, Elaine), in Arthurian legend: Grandson of king Brandegoris, son of Bors.

Helinand, a chaplain of king Edward the Confessor, used as a courier between the king and king Henry I of the Franks. He became bishop of Laon in 1052. (Guibert of Nogent)

Helit (Helith), a deity of the early British, centred on Cerne in Dorset.

Helior le Preuse, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Helius, in Arthurian legend: A false knight of king Hermance. With Helake he killed Hermance, and was later killed by Palomides.

Hellawes, in Arthurian legend: A Sorceress. The Lady of the Castle Nigramous.

Hellekin, in Arthurian legend: A lover of Morgan le Fay.

Hellenius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1515.

Helloc, father of an unnamed English soldier who speared the horse of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066, and who was then killed by the unmounted duke.

Helm, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Wulfings.

Helmstan, bishop of Winchester 837-852, after Eadhun. He had been a monk at Glastonbury.

Helmstan, a man of king Edward the Elder. He held land at Fonthill in Wilts, about which he was in dispute with Aethelm Higa. He forfeited his land at Tisbury for theft. Early 10th century.

Helmstan, a thegn of king Athelstan. A witness of documents between 926 and 934.

Helmwulf, a witness of documents in Kent in c696.

Heloise, Devon landholder. see Elous

Helpwine, a discifer in Cornwall in c943.

Helstrius Novellus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Spaniards. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB822.

Helvius Pertinax, Publius, Roman governor of Britain 185-c187. Later briefly emperor in 193.

Hemele, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Hemele, bishop of Lichfield 755-765, after Hwita.

Hemele (Emele), a princeps or ealdorman of king Brihtric of Wessex in c790. He held land at Hurstbourne in Hants. He and ealdorman Duda left an estate at Inkberrow to the church at Worcester.

Hemgisl see Haemgils

Heming, a landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066.

Heming, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Granby in Bingham Wapentake.

Hemison, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Morgan le Fay. Father, by Morgan, of Pulzella Gaia. He was killed by Tristan.

Hemma, officer of king Egfrith. see Hildmaer

Hemming, a Danish king in Mercia in 870.

Hemming, a Danish leader. With Eglaf, he commanded the second fleet that joined that of Thurkill the Tall and ravaged the south-east in 1019. Probably son of Thurkill.

Hemming, son of the Danish earl Strut Harold and Gunnhild, and brother of Thurkill the Tall. He went to Bruges with Gunnhild in 1044, when she was banished by king Edward.

Hemming, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Shepreth in Wetherley Hundred.

Hemming, a landholder at Uffculme in Devon. He married Eddeva. He died c1050.

Hemming, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Cherington in Longtree Hundred.

Hemming, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held thirty-six carucates at Blankney and Branston.

Hemming, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Exceat, Sherrington and Eastbourne.

Henele, a thegn of king Aethelbald of Mercia. He held land at Himbleton in Worcs. He may be ealdorman Hemele. Mid 8th century.

HENGEST, king and founder of royal line in Kent, son of Wihtgils. With his brother Horsa, one of the first two Saxon chieftains invited to aid the British, traditionally in c449, but possibly legend. Probably father of Octa, Ebusa, Oisc and Ronwen. He gave his daughter Ronwen to king Vortigern in marriage, to purchase land, but later slaughtered 300 of Vortigern's nobles at a feast. He may be the Hengest of Beowulf.

Hengest, in the poem Beowulf and the Finn fragment: A Danish chieftain, second in command to Hnaef.

Hength, father of Aelfgeat. He was in the community at Sherborne in 1012.

Henin the Old, in Arthurian legend: Father of Arthur’s mistress Garwen.

Henric of Wantage, a thegn. He held land at Drayton and Gransden in Cambs in c975.

Henry, son of Eric Blood Axe. He and his father were reported to have been killed by the Northumbrian noble Macon at Steinmore in 950.

Henry the Treasurer, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Henry, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Rushall in Earsham Hundred.

Henry de Ferrieres, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Henwinus, duke of Cornwall. In legend, he married Regan, daughter of king Leir. Father of Cunedagius. Early 8th century BC.

Henwulf, a deacon at Winchester in c871.

Heoden, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Glommas.

Heorferth, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Heorogar, in the poem Beowulf: A Danish king, eldest son of king Healfdene. Brother of Hrothgar and Halga. Father of Heoroweard.

Heoroweard, in the poem Beowulf: Son of king Heorogar of the Danes.

Heorrenda, a poet who succeeded Deor in the Lament of Deor.

Heorstan, father of archbishop Dunstan. A thegn at Winchester in c901. He married Cynethryth.

Heorstan, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Heortric, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Heorwulf, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held six hides at Trumpington and Duxford.

Heoteman, a priest at Sherborne in 864.

Her Sexi, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Her, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held half a hide at Herston in Rowbarrow Hundred.

Her, in Arthurian legend: Son of Hider. A leader in the force of Arthur, killed in Gaul.

Herbeau, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Herbert, a French monk who unsuccessfully petitioned abbot Wulfgar of Abingdon for warm clothing and fish in c1016.

Herch, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Littlecote in Cottesloe Hundred.

Hercy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Herding, butler to queen Edith in c1060.

Herebald, abbot of Tynemouth. He studied with John of Beverley. He was miraculously healed by John after a riding accident. He died in 745.

Herebeald, in the poem Beowulf: Son of Hrethel, and brother of Haethcyn and Hygelac. He was accidentally shot by Haethcyn.

Herebeald, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Herebert (St.), a hermit on an island in the river Derwent in Northumbria. He was a friend and confidant of Cuthbert. He died on the same day as Cuthbert in 687.

Herebert, a priest in Lindsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Herebert, an unidentified abbot. A witness to a Rochester charter of 761.

Herebert, a moneyer of king Cenwulf of Mercia, and of archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Herebert, an aged monk who was tortured and killed during the sack of the monastery at Peterborough in 870.

Herebert, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Herebert, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Herebold, a landholder in Blything in Suffolk. Father of Godric. Mid 11th century.

Herebriht, an ealdorman. He attested the spurious charter of Crowland dated c793. He died in 807.

Herebriht, an ealdorman in Kent. He was killed by the Danes in the battle of Romney Marsh in 841.

Herebriht, a priest at Monkwearmouth. 9th century.

Herecis, a moneyer, at Bath, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Hereca, an abbot in Wessex, possibly at Malmesbury, in c757.

Herefrith, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Herefrith (St.), a monk and hermit. He was buried at Thorney in Lincs. His date is not known.

Herefrith, a princeps or ealdorman in Mercia. A witness of the first charter of Peterborough in 664.

Herefrith, abbot of Lindisfarne. He was entrusted by bishop Cuthbert, during his last illness, with arrangements for his burial, in 687. Later he became a colleague of Bede. He died in 747.

Herefrith, an ealdorman. He signs as praefectus at Crediton in 739.

Herefrith, a priest at the court of king Aethelbald of Mercia in c746. An admonitory letter from Boniface was sent to Herefrith, for him to read to the king.

Herefrith, bishop of Winchester c825-836, after Wigthegn. He died, alongside his predecessor Wigthegn, at the battle of Carhampton in 836.

Herefrith, a moneyer of kings Aethelbert of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Herefrith, abbot of Glastonbury c849-c890, after Ealhmund.

Herefrith, a moneyer of archbishop Plegmund of Canterbury. Early 10th century.

Heregeard, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Heregod, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Heregyth, a landholder at Challock in Kent in 835. She married the reeve Abba of Eastry.

Heregyth, a landholder at North Wootton in Somerset. Mid 9th century.

Herelufu, abbess of Shaftesbury. She died in 982.

Hereman, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Hereman, bishop of Ramsbury 1045-1055, after Brihtwold. Bishop of Ramsbury and Sherborne in plurality 1058-1078. A Lotharingian and king's chaplain. He travelled to Rome on the king's behalf in 1049. He resigned his bishopric and became a monk at St. Bertin for three years, returning in 1058. His household included the hagiographer Goscelin.

Hereman, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Grimston in Colneis Hundred.

Heremod, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Heremod, in the poem Beowulf. A Danish king of infamous repute.

Heremod, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Heremod, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Cuthred of Kent. Late 8th century.

Heremod, a priest, probably at Winchester, in c871.

Heremod, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Heremod, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Athelstan in 938.

Heremod, a moneyer, at Wallingford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Heremund, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Herennianus, a centurion. Named on a tombstone found at Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1354.

Hereric, daughter of king Aelle and sister of king Edwin of Northumbria and Acca. He married Breguswith and was father of abbess Hilda of Whitby and Hereswith. He died of poison while he was in exile at the court of king Cerdic of the West Saxons. Early 7th century.

Hereric, a comes in Mercia. Father of Leofwine and Aelfric (Aluric). Late 10th century.

Heresige, a man of king Eadred in 946. He held land at Swalecliffe in Kent.

Herestan, bishop of Cornwall in 909.

Herestan, a bondman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. His wife was a bondwoman. Late 10th century.

Hereswith, daughter of Hereric and Breguswith and sister of abbess Hilda of Whitby. She married king Aethelhere of East Anglia and was mother of king Aldwulf of East Anglia. She became a nun in the monastery at Chelles. Mid 7th century.

Hereswith, an abbess in Kent in c700.

Herewald, bishop of Sherborne 736-781, probably after Forthere. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Hereward, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held two acres at Wickham in Hartismere Hundred.

Hereward, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Weddington, Marston Jabbett and Ladbroke.

Hereward, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Evenlode in Oswaldslow.

Hereward, son of Leofric and Edith. A fighting man of impetuous temperament, exiled by king Edward. He married Turfrith while in exile in Flanders. He eventually returned to resist the Normans from the Isle of Ely, becoming, as Hereward the Wake, a legendary hero. Mid 11th century.

Herewig, a moneyer, at Bedford, of kings Edmund and Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Herewine, bishop of Lichfield 823, after Aldwulf.

Herewine, a witness to a bill of sale at Canterbury in c860.

Herewold, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held eleven acres at Fordley and Framlingham.

Herewulf, a thegn in Dorset between 854 and 864. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Herewulf, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Herewulf, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held two hides at Wotton.

Herewulf, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a hide in Binsted Hundred.

Herewyn, a landholder at Chartham in Kent. Mid 9th century.

Herfast, bishop of the East Angles at Elmham, after Aethelmaer, the brother of Stigand. He became chancellor after 1066. Mid 11th century.

Heribert (Erifer), a moneyer in the Danish occupied East of England, probably at Lincoln. Late 9th century.

Heriburg, abbess of Watton. Her daughter was miraculously cured by John of Beverley. Early 8th century.

Heriger (Harger), a moneyer of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Hering, son of king Hussa of Bernicia. He commanded the army of king Aethelfrith of Northumbria at the battle of Degsastan in 603.

Herion, named on an altar found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1601.

Heris, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Herki, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held four hides at Fareham.

Herla, in legend a king of the Britons in c650.

Herlews le Berbeus, in Arthurian legend: A knight slain by the invisible Garlon.

Herleva, abbess of Shaftesbury c966-982. Her name was on a forged ratification of spiritual leadership at Crowland, dated 966.

Herling, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a hide at Irish Hill in Kintbury Hundred.

Herling (Gerling), a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held ten hides at Tarrant Keyneston, and six hides at Turners Puddle.

Herling (Erling), a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Herriard in Bermondspitt Hundred.

Herlwin, a retainer of bishop Brihtheah of Worcester. He accompanied Brihtheah and Gunnhild, daughter of king Cnut, to Saxony in 1036. He held half a hide at Lyppard in Worcs and half a hide at Lapworth in Warks.

Herlwin, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held four hides at Peasemore in Rowbury Hundred. Father of Baldwin.

Hermagoras, possibly a slave of Pompeius Optatus. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Brother of Felicissimus. Roman, unknown date. RIB561.

Hermagoras, foster-son of the tribune Honoratus. Named on a tombstone found at High Rochester. RIB1291.

Herman, a clerk of bishop Herfast of Elmham. Author of The Miracles of St. Edmund. Mid 11th century.

Herman see also Hereman

Hermance, in Arthurian legend: King of the Red City. Brother of Hermind.

Hermel, in Arthurian legend: A duke, patron of Garnish.

Hermer, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Stoke Orchard in Tewkesbury Hundred.

Hermes of Commagene, named on a tombstone found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB758.

Hermesent, in Arthurian legend: A sister of Arthur; daughter of Hoel and Ygerna.

Hermind (Erminide), in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of king Hermance.

Hermogenes, a medicus, probably of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on an altar found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB461.

Hernetoc, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a virgate at Frankwell in Foxearle Hundred.

Hernox, in Arthurian legend: An earl.

Herred, a witness to a bill of sale at Canterbury in c860.

Herred, a landholder at Aston Magna in Glos. Late 9th century.

Herreth, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Herrid, a witness of documents at Abingdon in c699.

Herulf, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Herulf, a priest at Horningsea in Cambs. His deputy Athelstan Chusin was accused of receiving stolen goods, and was ransomed by Herulf with church treasure. Probably late 10th century.

Herulf, son of Ada. He found sureties for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Hervis de Revel, in Arthurian legend: A Knight.

Hervise de la Forest Savage, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Herzeloyde, in Arthurian legend: Mother of Perceval. leg17.

Hethca, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Hethewulf, a moneyer, at Worcester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Hethor, a monk and martyr at Chertsey. Alongside abbot Beocca, he was killed by the Danes in c870.

Hetmundus, son of king Harold Hardrada of Norway. He was allowed by king Harold II of England to leave after the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. He is probably Olaf.

Hetraed, a witness to a Rochester charter of 765.

Hew de la Montaine, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Hewald the Black (St.), an English priest, trained in Ireland. A missionary to the Old Saxons, he was tortured and dismembered by the Saxons in 692, and his body was thrown into the Rhine.

Hewald the White (St.), an English priest, trained in Ireland. A missionary to the Old Saxons, he was killed by the Saxons in 692, and his body was thrown into the Rhine.

Hewgon, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Hidburg, a nun at Barking in c672.

Hiddila, a priest in the household of Bernwine. He was appointed by bishop Wilfrid to baptise in the Isle of Wight. Late 7th century.

Hider, in Arthurian legend: Father of Her.

Hidulf, a moneyer of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Hieu, abbess of Hartlepool. see Hegu

Hig, a slave of Mangod at Exeter in c1050. Hig, Dunn and their offspring were freed by Aelfgifu Gode for thirteen mancuses.

Hig... see also Hyg...

Hilario, named on a tombstone found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1562.

Hilda (Hild)(St.), abbess of Hartlepool in 655, founder and first abbess of the monastery at Whitby in c657. Born in 614, daughter of Hereric and Breguswith, and niece of king Edwin of Northumbria. Sister of Hereswith. The poet Caedmon was at her monastery at Whitby. She died in 680.

Hilde, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Hildebert, a messenger of archbishop Bregowine in c760.

Hildeburh, in the poem Beowulf: A Danish princess. Daughter of Hoc and sister of Hnaef. She married Finn.

Hildegyth, in legend, the betrothed of Waldere.

Hildewine, a witness to Winchester charters of king Athelstan in 925-29.

Hildefrith, a priest at Worcester in c904.

Hildferth, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at trimley in Colneis Hundred.

Hildic, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Hildigils, ealdorman in Mercia. see Brorda

Hildilith (St.), abbess of Barking, after Aethelburg. A friend of both Aldhelm and Boniface. Late 7th century.

Hildmaer (Hemma), an officer of the future king Egfrith of Northumbria. His wife Eadswith was cured of madness by bishop Cuthbert. In c686 he himself was cured of a sickness by eating bread that had been blessed by Cuthbert. He may be Hemma.

Hildred, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Hildsige, a moneyer, at Bath, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Hildulf, a moneyer, at York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Hildulf, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Hilla, a nun. She gave land at Baltonsborough in Somerset to the monastery at Glastonbury in 744.

Hiltwine, a moneyer, at London, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Hin, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Hin Loernius, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Hingwar see Ingwar

Hippolytus (Ypolitus), in Arthurian legend: King of Crete, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Hirelgas of Peritum, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur, killed in Gaul.

Hirelgdas, nephew of Cassivellaunus. He was killed by his cousin Cuelinas after a wrestling match in c54 BC.

Hiresgas (Ridwathlan), in Arthurian legend: Nephew of Sir Bedevere. He avenged his uncle during the expedition of Arthur to Gaul.

Hiring, son of king Harold Bluetooth of Denmark, and brother of king Swein Forkbeard. He was killed by Northumbrians. Late 10th century.

Hirtacius, in Arthurian legend: King of the Parthians, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Hisbern, brother of Thorth. A legatee of Thurstan of Wimbish in Kent in 1045.

Hisfig, a bondman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Hitardus, a landholder at Walworth in Kent. He travelled to Rome, and gave his estate to Christchurch Canterbury. Mid 10th century.

Hizeman, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Hlithe, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Hlodovicus, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

HLOTHERE, king of Kent 673-685, after his brother Egbert. Son of Eorconbert and Seaxberg, and brother also of Eormenhild and Eorcongota. He paid the ransome for Imma. He died of wounds received in a battle against his nephew and successor Eadric, and the South Saxons. He issued a law code jointly with his nephew.

Hlothere, bishop of the West Saxons. see Leutherius

Hlothwig, a port reeve at Canterbury in 968.

Hnaef, in the poems Beowulf, Widsith and the Finn fragment: Danish chieftain of the Hocings. Brother of Hildeburh.

Hnaudifridus, named on an altar found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1576.

Hoc, in the poem Beowulf: Father of the Danish princess Hildeburh.

Hocca, a comes in Kent in c605.

Hocca, a bishop's reeve. He brought the boy Eodwald back from his mother to the monastery at Ripon. Mid 7th century.

Hoch, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Longstanton in Northstow Hundred.

Hoch, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three bovates at Brackenborough in South Riding.

Hodilred, kinsman of king Sebbi. see Aethelred

Hoel, in Arthurian legend: Duke of Tintagel. First husband of Ygerna.

Hoel, king of Armorica (Brittany) 510-545. He came to Britain to help the fight against the Saxons. In legend son of Anna and nephew of Arthur. Father of Helen and Kahedrin.

Hoerrenda, a bard of the Heodeningas, successor to Deor in the poem the Lament of Deor.

Hoewgi, father of Graid who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Hofward, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Beighton in Walsham Hundred.

Hoga, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three bovates at Bingham.

Hogor, cook to Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Holdin (Howeldin), in Arthurian legend: Chieftain of the Ruteni. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome. He was given the dukedom of Flanders by Arthur.

Holen, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Wrosnas.

Holland, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Bellington in Clent Hundred.

Holmger, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Beckley in the New Forest.

Holmketel, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Mumby and Hagworthingham.

Holofernes, a king in the epic poem Judith. Possibly written in c920.

Hona, thegn of king Ine. see Huna

Hondscioh, in the poem Beowulf: A Geat killed by Grendel.

Honoratus, a tribune. Foster-father of Hermagoras. Named on a tombstone found at High Rochester. RIB1291.

Honorinus, a silversmith. His work was found in London. Probably late 4th century. RIB2402.4.

Honorius, Roman emperor 384-423. He is reputed to have written in 410 to the cities of Britain bidding them to defend themselves.

Honorius (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 627-653, after Justus.

Hontzlake of Wentland, in Arthurian legend: A knight, killed by Pellinore.

Hooc, a priest or abbot, probably in Essex, in c690. A chaplain of bishop Wilfrid of York.

Horling, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held fourteen hides at Bradfield and Ufton in Reading Hundred.

Horsa, with his brother Hengest, he was the first of the Saxons invited to aid the Britons, probably in c449, in legend. Son of Wihtgils. He was killed in battle against the Britons at Æglesthrep in 455.

Horsyng, a thegn of Wathe. In c1042 he claimed back his family's gifts of land to the monastery of Pega.

Hortaesius Maximus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1477.

Hortensius Proculus, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a building stone found at Halton Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1431.

Hortiensis, Lelius, in Arthurian legend: An officer in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Horwulf, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at Birchanger and Lindsell.

Hosberth, a comes in Kent in c738.

Hosidius Geta, Gnaeus, a legionary legate in 43 in Britain. He had a great victory at the battle of the Medway. He became consul in 45.

Hospes, a centurion of the 9th legion. Named on tombstone fragments found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB257.

Hostilius Lupus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1410.

Howard, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three hides at Navestock in Ongar Hundred.

Howon, possibly son of Kinarius, but he is more probably Danius, brother of Kinarius. In legend king of Britain, for 10 years, after Kinarius. Mid 6th century BC.

Hrani, foster-father of king Olaf of Norway. He recruited in England on behalf of king Olaf and the sons of king Aethelred II in 1013.

Hrani (Ranig, Roni), ealdorman of the Magonsaete in 1041. He was sent by king Harthacnut to avenge his huscarles who had been killed in Worcester.

Hretha (Rheda), an Anglo-Saxon deity, possibly of sacrifice. Hrethmonath was the month of March. She is mentioned in Bede's De Temporum Ratione.

Hrethel, in the poem Beowulf: A king of the Geats. Father-in-law of Egtheow: father of Herebeald, Haethcyn and Hygelac.

Hrethric, in the poem Beowulf: Son of Hrothgar and Wealhtheow, and brother of Hrothmund and Freawaru. He was killed by Hrothulf.

Hrethun (Raethhun), bishop of Leicester 806x816-834x841, after Werenbert. He had been abbot of Abingdon.

Hringulf (Ringulf), a thegn. He held land at Kelling in Suffolk. Late 10th century.

Hringwine, lessee of a residence in Canterbury from the thegn Dunwald in 762.

Hroald, a Danish earl. A Viking raider from Brittany, he ravaged Wales in 914, with earl Ohter. He was killed by the English at the battle of Archenfield the same year.

Hroard, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Hroda, a serf at Coryton in Devon. He was freed in c970.

Hrof, an early British chieftain, eponym of Rochester.

Hrolf, Norwegian leader. see Rollo

Hrothbert, found on an inscribed stone at Felstone in Northumbria. 8th-9th century.

Hrothfrith, abbot of St. Amand. An envoy from Charlemagne, with Eardwulf and Nantharius, escorting king Eardwulf of Northumbria on his return from exile in 808.

Hrothgar, in the poems Beowulf and Widsith: Second son of the Danish king Healfdene. Brother of Heorogar and Halga. Father of Hrethric, Hrothmund and Freawaru.

Hrothgar, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Hrothman, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Hrothmund, a claimed ancestor of king Wuffa and of the royal line of the East Angles.

Hrothmund, in the poem Beowulf: Son of Hrothgar and Wealhtheow, and brother of Hrethric and Freawaru.

Hrothulf, in the poems Beowulf and Widsith. Son of Halga, and nephew of the Danish king Hrothgar.

Hrothulf, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Hrothwald, a thegn in Northumbria in 958.

Hrothwaru, abbess of Withington in Glos. Daughter of Bucge and grand-daughter of abbess Dunne. Mid 8th century.

Hrothweard (Redeward, Rodward), archbishop of York c928-930, after Aethelbald.

Hrothwine, a mass-priest at St. Augustine’s, Canterbury in 958.

Hryppa, great-grandfather of king Wuffa of the East Angles.

Hubert, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Hucarius, a deacon in Cornwall. 10th century.

Huda (Wada), ealdorman of Surrey. He was defeated and killed, alongside ealdorman Ealhhere of Kent, in battle against the Danes at Thanet in 853.

Huda (Chude), ealdorman of Wilts and Dorset. He came to the aid of king Alfred in 878.

Hudda, a witness to a Rochester charter of 842.

Hudeman of Achurch, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Hudeman, father of Oswulf. A landholder near Peterborough in c983.

Hudibras (Lud), son of Leil. In legend king of Britain for 39 years after his father. Mid 9th century BC.

Hue of the Red Castle, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Edward.

Hueil, in Arthurian legend: Son of Caw, and brother of Gildas. An opponent of Arthur.

Hueteris, Celtic god. see Veteris

Hugelin the park-keeper, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Hugered, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Hugh, a landholder in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Hugh, duke of the Franks. A marriage was negotiated between Hugh and Eadhild, sister of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Hugh, a Norman count. He was appointed as reeve of Devon by queen Emma, but turned over Exeter to king Swegn and the Danes in 1003.

Hugh, abbot of Chertsey in c1035.

Hugh the Chamberlain (Hugo, Hugolin), the most senior of the retainers of king Edward. He claimed back his family's gifts of land to the monastery of Pega in c1042. In 1066 he held eight hides at Tackley in Oxon, a hide at Pillerton in Warks, and a hide at Dedworth in Berks.

Hugh the Constable. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Hugh de Montfort. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Hugh de Gournay, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Hugh de Grandmesnil. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Hugh de la Mare, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Hugh le Bigot, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Hugh, son of count Guy de Ponthieu. He fought in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Hugo, a Norman friend of king Edward. He surrendered his castle when the Normans were expelled in 1052, and took refuge with king Macbeth in Scotland.

Hugo the Breton, a chaplain and knight of Hereward. Brother of Wivhard. Mid 11th century.

Hugo, Hugolin, chamberlain. see Hugh

Humanius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1413.

Humber, king of Hunland. In legend, he invaded Britain, and was drowned in the river which now bears his name. Before 1000BC.

Humbert, a deacon at Peterborough in 852.

Humbert, prince of the Tomsoetan, and companion of kings Brihtwulf and Burgred of Mercia between c835 and c872.

Hun, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Hetware.

Hun, ealdorman of Somerset. He was killed at the battle of Ellandun in 825.

Hun, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Hun, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held eight acres at Kirkton in Samford Hundred.

Huna, a serf at Okehampton in Devon. He was freed in c970.

Huna (Hona), a thegn of king Ine. He murdered Indract at Shapwick, near Glastonbury, in c700.

Huna (St.), a priest of Aetheldreda at Ely. He arranged her burial. He became a hermit at Huneya in the Fens. Mid 7th century.

Huna, a noble lady in Dorset in 956. She held four hides at Lyme Regis.

Huna, a monk at Ely. He fell from the wall of the church and died. Late 10th century.

Huna, a leader of the army of king Aethelred II. He proposed the massacre of the Danes on St.Brice’s day in 1002.

Huna, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held two hundred and eighty acres at Harpole, Stratford and Kenton.

Hunbaut, in Arthurian legend: A cautious knight, companion of Gawaine.

HUNBEANNA, king of the East Angles 749, probably after Aelfwold. He shared rule with Aethelbert I. This may be two separate kings, Hun and Beanna.

Hunbein, moneyer. see Unbein

Hunbert, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Hunbert, bishop of Lichfield 768-785. see Berthun

Hunbert, bishop of Elmham c824-825, after Hunferth.

Hunbert, bishop of Lichfield c830-840, after Aethelwold.

Hunbert, a dux. A witness to a Rochester charter of 1845.

Hunbert, a moneyer, probably at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Hunbert see also Berthun

Hunbriht, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Hundigrim, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Cayton in North Riding.

Hunding, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Butley and Winnington.

Hunding, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Peak's Arse in High Peak Wapentake.

Hunding, a landholder in Yorks. He held seven carucates at Great Houghton and Raisthorpe. Mid 11th century.

Hundred see Hunred

Hundulf, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Hundulf, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963-983.

Hundulf, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Tiverton in Eddisbury Hundred.

Hundulf, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three carucates and five bovates at Walton and Hucklow.

Huneberg see Hygeberh

Hunef, a burgess at Huntingdon in 1066. With Gos he held sixteen houses in the town.

Hunef, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Oakleigh in Shamwell Hundred.

Huneman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Exeter, Totnes and Southwark. Early 11th century.

Huneman, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Huneman, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held two hides at Lavendon in Bunsty Hundred.

Hunepot Half, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Great Glemham in Plomesgate Hundred.

Huneva, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. She held three hides at Stukeley.

Hunewine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Axbridge, Exeter and Watchet. Early 11th century.

Hunewine, son of Hega. see Hunwine

Hunferth, bishop of Elmham in c795, after Aethelwulf.

Hunferth, bishop of Elmham in c824, after Sibba.

Hunfred, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Hunfrith, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Hunfrith, bishop of Winchester 744-756, after Daniel. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Hunfrith, a deacon from Elmham. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Hunfrith, a witness of documents at Canterbury in 858, 863.

Hunfrith, a moneyer of king Alfred and of archbishop Plegmund of Canterbury. Late 9th century.

Hungar, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Hungar, a moneyer, at Rochester, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Hungeva, a landholder at Cambridge. Late 10th century.

Hungifu, a landholder at Water Eaton in Cambs. In c983 she sold 20 acres to the abbey at Peterborough, after its restoration.

Hungith, a landholder at Water Eaton in Oxon in c875.

Huni, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Huni, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Long Riston in East Riding.

Hunicius, named on a Samian fragment found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.224.

Hunigar, a moneyer, at Barnstaple, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Hunlaf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Hunlaf, a comes of king Ealdwulf of Sussex in c765.

Hunlaf, a moneyer of kings Aethelred II and Redwulf of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Hunlaf, a moneyer of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan, possibly at Rochester. Early 10th century.

Hunlafing, in the poem Beowulf: A Danish warrior, a follower of Hnaef and Hengest.

Hunman see Huneman

Hunna, a moneyer, at Malmesbury, of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Hunnaflaed, the purchaser of a slave in Devon in c1000. df.

Hunning, brother of Wulfgeat. A landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held seventeen hides at Neen Savage, Fitz and Merrington.

Hunred, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Hunred, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Hunred Cretel, one of the four guards, with Stitheard, Edmund and Franco, in charge of the body of Cuthbert during its seven year travels 875-882. He had a vision to find the lost book of the Gospels. Father of Eadwulf.

Hunred (Hundred), a moneyer of king Eric of in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Hunric, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Hunsige, a thegn of king Aethelwulf and his sons between 854 and 868. He held land at Martyr Worthy in Hants.

Hunsige, a priest at Winchester in c871.

Hunsige, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Hunstan, a dux or ealdorman in West Mercia between 844 and 850.

Hunstan, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Hunta, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Througham in the New Forest.

Hunta, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held two hides at Wrottesley in Seisdon Hundred.

Huntgyth, a landholder at Water Eaton in Oxon in 904.

Hunuth, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Toft in Leightonstone Hundred.

Hunwald, the greatest friend of king Oswine of Deira. In 651 he betrayed Oswine to the assassin Aethelwine, on the order of king Oswy of Bernicia, who then re-joined the kingdoms into Northumbria.

Hunwald, an unidentified bishop, a witness to the proceedings of the synod of Clovesho in c747.

Hunwine, a priest at Wearmouth. In 758 he carried letters from abbot Cuthbert of Monkwearmouth to bishop Lul but died during the journey.

Hunwine, a surety for an estate at Stoke Canon in Devon that was made over to the minster at Exeter. Late 10th century.

Hunwine, a thegn in Devon in 1033. A landholder at Stoke Canon.

Hunwine (Hunewine), son of Hega. A landholder in Exeter. A witness of documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Hunwine, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Toft in Leightonstone Hundred.

Hunwine, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Ringstead in Cullifordtree Hundred.

Hunwine, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two hides at Kennett in Selkley Hundred.

Huon Margot, a monk of Fécamp. He was sent as a messenger from duke William to king Harold II before the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Hurfer, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Hurlame, in Arthurian legend: A Saracen king.

Hurmius, son of Leubasnus. A beneficiarius of the prefect of the 1st cohort of Tungrians. Named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1619.

Husa, an unidentified bishop in Mercia in 836.

Huscam, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Huscarle, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Huscarle, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held two hides at Swaffham.

Huscarle, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held ten hides at Lower Clopton in Chelthorn Hundred.

Huscarle, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Wallington in Clackclose Hundred.

Huscarle, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Street.

Huscarle, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held ten hides at Abinger and Paddington.

Huscharles, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Huse, a moneyer, at Warwick, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Husebald, a moneyer, at Northampton, of kings Eadred and Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

HUSSA, king of Bernicia 588-595, after Frithuwald. Son of Ida and father of Hering.

Hussa, a moneyer of kings Aethelred I of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Husteman, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Struestuna in Colneis Hundred.

Huthere, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Hwaetbert (Eusebius)(St.), abbot of Monkwearmouth and Jarrow 716, after Ceolfrith, having been a priest there. He travelled to Rome before he became abbot. He corresponded with both pope Gregory and Boniface. He was also known as Eusebius.

Hwaetburg, daughter of king Aldwulf of East Anglia. Sister of Aethelburg. Late 7th century.

Hwaetlac, an unidentified bishop in Mercia in 742.

Hwaetman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bridport, Norwich and York. Early 11th century.

Hwaetman, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Wey in Cullifordtree Hundred.

Hwaetman, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Yatton in Bromsash Hundred.

Hwaetnoth, a moneyer of king Redwulf of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Hwaetred, an East Anglian noble. He was mad for three years until he was healed by Guthlac. Early 8th century.

Hwaetred, abbot of Reculver in 784.

Hwaetred, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Hwaetred, father of Wulfheard. A noble, probably Northumbrian. Early 10th century.

Hwala (Guala), a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Hwala, an ancient hero in the poem Widsith. 7th century.

Hwata, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a furlong at Boduel in Fawton Hundred.

Hwelp, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Holmpton in East Riding.

Hwingendes, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Hwita, bishop of Lichfield 737-755, after Aldwine. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Hwita, an ealdorman of king Aethelbald of Mercia in Worcs. Mid 8th century.

Hwita (Candidus), an English monk and scribe at Fulda in c800.

Hwita, a priest, probably at Sherborne, between 864 and 874.

Hwita, a serf of Brihtric. He was freed at Tywarnhale in Cornwall in c970.

Hwita, a beemaster at Hatfield in Herts in c1050. Father of Tate.

Hwithyse, a witness of documents in Mercia between 836 and 840.

Hwituc, a lay witness at Worcester in 904.

Hyderus, in Arthurian legend: Son of Nu. In the force of Arthur against Lucius Hiberius.

Hydrocb (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Lanhydrock. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Hyfaidd the Tall, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Hygd, in the poem Beowulf: Wife of king Hygelac of the Geats, and mother of Heardred. Daughter of Haereth.

Hygebald (St.), abbot of, probably, Bardney in Lindsey. He visited bishop Egbert in Iona. Late 7th century.

Hygebald, bishop of Lindisfarne 780-802, after the retirement of Cynewulf.

Hygebald, ealdorman. see Sigebald

Hygebert, an ealdorman in Mercia in 799.

Hygebert, bishop of Lichfield in 785, after Berthun, then archbishop 787-c800, when the influence of king Offa of Mercia created the archbishopric at the synod of Chelsea in 787. He translated the body of Alban in 793. He retired to an abbacy after c800.

Hygeburh (Huneberg), an English nun at Heidenheim, kinswoman of Willibald. She wrote lives of St.Willibald and St.Winebald. Late 8th century.

Hygelac, in the poem Beowulf: King of the Geats. Son of Hrethel, and brother of Herebeald and Haethcyn. He married Hygd, and was father of Heardred.

Hygelac, a priest and lector at a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne. A teacher of the poet Aethelwulf. Late 8th century.

Hygwydd, in Arthurian legend: Servant to Arthur. Brother of Cacamwri.

Hyllus, a foster-child. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB681.

Hymma, a landholder, with saltworks, at Lympne in Kent. Early 8th century.

Hyrbanus of Fulda, a pupil of Alcuin. Aleading figure in the Carolingian renaissance.

Hyregaan, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Hyrelgas of Periron, in Arthurian legend: Nephew of Bedevere. A leader in the army of Arthur in Gaul.

Hysebert, an unidentified abbot at Clovesho in 803.

Hysenoth, a priest at Canterbury between 838 and 860.

Hywel the Good (Dda), king of Dyfed in West Wales, and brother of Clydog and Morgan. He was forced out by king Athelstan in 927, but was then re-instated, and witnessed documents for Athelstan as his sub-king. He died in 950.

Hywel, a sub-king in Wales, son of king Idwal. He submitted, after his naval expedition, to king Edgar at Chester in 973.

Ia, a holy Irish maiden of legend. She sailed over to Cornwall on a leaf, and settled at what is now St. Ives. She was martyred in Brittany.

Iab, a priest. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Iacob (Jacob), king of Gwynedd 950-979. He submitted, after his naval expedition, to king Edgar at Chester in 973.

Iaginvius, in Arthurian legend: A leader in the force of Arthur, killed in Gaul.

Iago, a British king in the early 7th century. He may have reigned between Sisillius and Kimarcus.

Iago, father of Cadfan, king of the Venedoti. Son of Belin. He died c613.

Iago, son of king Idwal of Gwynedd. He attended the court of king Eadred in 954.

Iamcilla, named on a silver votive plaque found near Water Newton. Probably 4th century. RIB2431.1.

Iaocd, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Iardyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Iaulf, son of Malte, a thegn at Peterborough in c1059. .

Iaulf (Iolf), a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Delamere and Trefreock in Stratton Hundred.

Ibba, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Icel, son of Eomaer. An ancestor of king Penda and of the royal line of Mercia. Probably late 5th century.

Icel, father of Penwalh and grandfather of Guthlac. Mid 7th century.

IDA, king of Bernicia 547-559. Son of Eoppa; he was father of Adda, Clappa, Aethelric, Ealdric, Frithuwold, Frithuwulf, Hussa, Theodhere and Theoderic by his queens, and Alric, Deothere, Egbert, Ocga, Osbald, Osmaer, Oswald, Sogor and Sogothere by concubines.

Iddawc, in Arthurian legend: A traitorous messenger between Arthur and Mordred.

Iddi, father of Eadfrith of Bradfield in Berks. Mid 7th century.

Ider, in Arthurian legend: A Knight. Son of Uwaine.

Idesbald, a priest at Hyde abbey in Winchester in c1030.

Idiga, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Idres, in Arthurian legend; A king of Cornwall, a rebel against Arthur.

Idrus, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Idolf, a priest. A festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Idvallo, son of Ingenius. In legend king of Britain for 8 years, after his cousin Enniaunus. Late 5th century BC.

Idwal, king of Gwynedd. He witnessed documents as a sub-king of Athelstan in 934. Father of Iago and Idwal.

Ieuan, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Ieva, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held eighty acres at Framlingham in Loes Hundred.

Ifa, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Ife, an abbot in West Mercia in 736.

Iffi, father of king Aelle. see Yffi

Ifing, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Alreford in Axminster Hundred.

Ifing, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held ten hides at Norton St.Philip in Wellow Hundred.

Ifwold, a landowner in Herts in c945.

Igern, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Chichester. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Igerna, wife of Gorlois. see Ygerna

Igere, a moneyer, at London, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Ignage, in legend the wife of Brutus, and mother of Locrin, Kamber and Albanact. Before 1000BC.

Ignogin, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Ilinot, in Arthurian legend: A son of Arthur, raised by queen Florie of Kanadic.

Iliomarus, a soldier of the 1st cohort of Lingonians. Named on a corner-stone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1186.

Illan, king of Leinster. Reported to have fought nine battles in Britain. Traditionally he reigned 495-511.

Illehere, a monk and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Illtud, a Welsh abbot and teacher, born in Brittany. His pupils included Patrick, Gildas, Taleisin and Samson. Mid 5th century.

Ilving, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Middleton-by-Youlgrave.

Ilving, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a virgate at Coton in Milwich in Pirehill Hundred.

Imanuentius, a king of the Trinovantes. Father of Mandubracius. He was killed by Cassivellaunus in c54 BC.

Imilico, a freedman of Aesurilinus. Named on a dedication slab found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB193.

Imma, wife of king Eadbald. see Emma

Imma, a Northumbrian thegn. He was wounded at the battle of the river Trent in 679; captured, he was sold to a Frisian by Mercians who were unable to stop his chains from falling off. His ransom was paid by king Hlothere of Kent. He was the brother of Tunna, abbot of Tunnacaestir.

Immin, a Mercian ealdorman. With Eaba and Eadbert, he rebelled against king of Oswy of Northumbria after the assassination of king Peada of Mercia in 657.

Indeg, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Garwy the Tall. A mistress of Arthur.

Indract (St.), possibly the son of an Irish king. He was killed by Huna, a thegn of king Ine, at Shapwick in Dorset in c700, and buried at Glastonbury. In legend the brother of Dominica.

Indutius Felix, Gaius, named on a statue base found near Keynsham. Roman, c155. RIB181.

INE, king of Wessex 688-726, after Caedwalla. Son of Cenred, and brother of Ingild, Cuthburg and Cyneburg. He abdicated and travelled to Rome; he initiated Peter's Pence. He married Aethelburg.

Ingan, a burgher in Canterbury in c860.

Ingebrand, a claimed ancestor of king Ida and the royal line of Bernicia.

Ingefrith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate and two bovates at Burdale in East Riding.

Ingelberd, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Ingeld, a hero of pagan mythology. (Alcuin)

Ingeld, in the poem Beowulf: A prince of the Heathobards. He married Freawaru.

Ingeld see also Ingild

Ingelferth, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Ingelgar, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Ingelram, a thegn in Essex in 964. He held land at Vange.

Ingelric, a moneyer, at Oxford, of kings Athelstan and Edgar. Early 10th century.

Ingelric, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Ingelric (Engelric), a priest and landholder in 1066. He held thirty-nine hides at Tring in Herts, fourteen hides at Langenhoe and Birch Hall in Essex, ten hides at Newnham in Oxon, and six carucates at Finborough and Elveden in Suffolk. He was the founder of St.Martin's-le-Grand in Westminster.

Ingemund, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held fifteen bovates at Beesby, Wold Newton and Osgodby.

Ingengeat, a claimed ancestor of king Ida and the royal line of Bernicia.

Ingenius, son of Morvidus and brother of Gorbonian, Archgallo, Elidure and Peredure. Father of Idvallo. In legend, a king of Britain for 2 years, rebelling against his brother Elidure. Mid 5th century BC.

Ingentheow, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Ingenuina, wife of a soldier. Named on a tombstone found at Gloucester. Roman, unknown date. RIB123.

Ingenuius Asiaticus, Marcus, decurion of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of Asturians. Named on an altar found at Ribchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB586.

Ingenuius Rufus, named on a statue base found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2103.

Ingenuus, named on a glass flask found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2419.88.

Ingenuus, named on a tombstone found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1714.

Ingenuus, named on Samian fragments found in Caerleon, Carlisle, Kent and London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.239-245.

Ingenuus, son of Julius Simplex. Named on a tombstone found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB860.

Ingild, son of Cenred and brother of Cyneburg, Cuthburg and king Ine of the West Saxons. Father of Eoppa. He died in 718.

Ingild, abbot of Glastonbury 732x754.

Ingild (Ingeld), an ealdorman of king Aethelbald of Mercia. Father of the thegn Aethelmund in Glos and Worcs. Mid 8th century.

Ingimund, a Norwegian leader driven from Ireland, who settled in the Wirral. He treated with Aethelflaed, the Lady of the Mercians, in c907.

Ingold, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Stoke Holy Cross in Humbleyard Hundred.

Ingrith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held ten carucates at Huggate and Hawold.

Ingui (Ing), an Anglo-Saxon deity, possibly either the devil or a fertility god.

Ingui, son of Beornec. Great-grandfather of king Ida of Bernicia. Early 6th century.

Ingulf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ingulf, a priest, probably at Crowland. His name was attached to the spurious charter of Crowland dated 716.

Ingulf, a moneyer, at Newark, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Ingulf, brother of Siferth. He held land at Brandon and Livermere in Suffolk. Late 10th century.

Ingulf, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Widdington and St.Peters Chapel.

Ingulf, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six bovates at Eakring in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Ingulf, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Batheaston in Bath Forum Hundred.

Ingwald, a monk at Wearmouth. Late 7th centiry.

Ingwald, bishop of London and the East Saxons c709-745, after Waldhere.

Ingwar (Ivar the Boneless, Imhar), a Danish leader. With Ubba, he defeated and killed king Edmund of East Anglia in 870. Possibly the brother of king Healfdene I and Ubba, and son of Ragnar Lothbrok. He drowned while crossing a morass at Hungerford.

Ingwar, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Gamlingay and Duxford.

Ingwar, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held five hides and three virgates at Tamerton, Blaxton and Cadbury.

Ingwar, a thegn and landholder in 1066. He held thirty-seven hides at Great Burstead, Mountnessing and Chrishall in Essex, and estates in Suffolk.

Ingwar, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held seven hides at Everton.

Inicius (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Boxworth in Cambs.

Innocentia, named on silverware found at Water Newton. Probably 4th century. RIB2414.1.

Inor, son of king Caedwalla. see Yvor

Inventus, named on a Samian fragment found at Bainbridge, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.248.

Inwaer, a dux in Wessex in 934.

Ioelinus (Hoel), uncle of Helen. He went to Rome with Constantine. Father of Maximianus. Early 4th century.

Iof, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c835.

Iofa, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Iofermund, moneyer. see Eofermund

Iohan, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Iohan, a moneyer, at Chichester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Iohan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Exeter and York. Late 10th century.

Ioketel (Iocetel), a moneyer, at York, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Iola, a moneyer, at York, of kings Aethelred II and Edward the Confessor. Early 11th century.

Iole, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Iolf see Iaulf

Ioluarth of Burhtun, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Ionas, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Chester. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Ioran, a sage of king Vortigern. Mid 5th century.

Iounus, a moneyer, at Lympne, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Iovin, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Trerice in Tybesta Hundred.

Iovir, a shadowy figure, possibly a king of Kent alongside Eppillus in c20 BC.

Ira, a moneyer, at York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Irdas, Titus, a singularis consularis. Named on an altar found at Catterick. Probably late 1st century. RIB725.

Irfara, a moneyer, in the north-west, of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Iric see Eric

Irminric see Eormenric

Ironside, in Arthurian legend: The Red Knight of the Red Laundes. Father of Sir Raynbrown. A knight of the Round Table.

Isaac, a silversmith, under Roman rule. Late 4th century.

Isaac (Isag), a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Isaac, a priest at Bodmin. He was a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael. Late 10th century.

Isaac, prior of Glastonbury in c1066.

Isarninus, named on a pewter cup found in Suffolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.12.

Isas, a silversmith. His work was found in Kent. Probably 4th century. RIB2402.6.

Isegod, a moneyer, at Exeter, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Isegel, a moneyer, at Southampton, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Isembard, in Arthurian legend: Nephew of king Louisof France. He fought alongside the Saxons.

Isembert, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Iseult (Isolde, Isoud), in Arthurian legend: Wife of king Mark and lover of Tristan. Daughter of king Anguish. Known as La Beale Isoud.

Iseult (Isoud), in Arthurian legend: Daughter of king Hoel of Brittany. She married Tristan. Known as Isoud la Blanche Mains.

Iseult (Isolde), a name in a charter of 967 of West Cornwall.

Ishardus, a messenger for archbishop Bregowine in c760.

Ismala, moneyer. see Smala

Israel the Grammarian. A Breton scholar at the court of king Athelstan. In c940 he returned to Trier where he died in c970.

Issiran, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Isulf, a moneyer, at York, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Itarc (Irtac), in Arthurian legend: King of the Turks, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Itermon, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Ithamar (St.), bishop of Rochester 644-661, after Paulinus. A man of Kent, he was the first native bishop in Britain.

Ithda, a landholder in Canterbury in 839.

Ither, in Arthurian legend: A cousin of Arthur.

Itonje, in Arthurian legend: A sister of Gawaine. She married king Gramoflanz.

Itosus, owner of a bronze ansate plate found in Cumbria. Roman, unknown date. RIB2427.18.

Iuccittia, named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB382.

Iuchil (Nichil), a sub-king in Westmoreland. He submitted, after his naval expedition, to king Edgar at Chester in 973.

Iucundus, named on a Samian fragment found at Baldock, Herts. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.251.

Iucundus, named on a buff-ware ink-pot found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.287.

Iucundus, named on storage jar fragments found at Wilderspool, Cheshire. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.286,8.

Iudelberd, a moneyer of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Iudnerth, a ceorl in Cornwall. In c959 he defended himself against a charge of being born a slave.

Iudoel, a moneyer of king Guthrum in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Iudprost, a slave in Cornwall. In c975 he and his sons were freed at St.Petroc's at Liskeard by bishop Wulfsige.

Iullus, named on Samian fragments found at Dover and Wroxeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.269-270.

Iuniavus, abbot of the monastery of Docco at St.Kew in Cornwall. Mid 6th century.

Iurminus see Germanus

Iuriucus, son of Audetus. A princeps, or chieftain, in Dumnonia. 6th century.

Iustan, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Iustein, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Iustun, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Ivan (Ive), a moneyer of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Ivar the Boneless, Danish leader. see Ingwar

Ivar, a Danish earl in Northumbria in 934.

Ivar, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held land for four ploughs at Alton and Denstone.

Ivar see also Ingwar

Iventius Sabinus, named on a bronze plate found near Yeovil. Roman, unknown date. RIB187. m1106.

Iviacus, named on a Samian fragment found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.254.

Ivo (Ives)(St.), a Persian archbishop sent to preach in Britain. Patron of St.Ives in Hunts. He died in c600. His body was re-discovered near Ramsey Abbey in 1001 (Goscelin).

Ivor, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Ivor, in Arthurian legend: A huntsman who raised Meriadoc. He married Morwen.

Iwi (St.), a Northumbrian monk and deacon. A disciple of Cuthbert. He became a hermit in Brittany. Late 7th century.

Jacob, king of Gwynedd. see Iacob

Jaenbert (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 764-790, after Bregowine. He had been abbot of St. Augustine's, in 760, after Aldhun. An enemy of king Offa, he lost Lichfield and all his Mercian land from the archbishopric after the synod of Chelsea in 787.

Jago, nephew of Gorbodian. In legend a king of Britain after his cousin Sisillius. Early 7th century BC.

Jagus (Labius), in Arthurian legend: Earl of Boloan, killed fighting against Arthur in Gaul.

Jalewa, a witness of documents at Exeter. Father of Sewara. 10th century.

James, a deacon and musician. He was left in charge of York when Paulinus moved to Rochester in c633. He attended the synod of Whitby in 664.

Janiris, named on a building stone found at Wroxeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB284.

Januaria, daughter of Brica. Named on an altar found at Greta Bridge, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB744.

Januaria Martina, wife of Vivius Marcianus. Named on a tombstone found in London. Probably 3rd century. RIB17.

Januarius, a trooper of the Stratonician Cavalry. Named on an altar found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB780.

Januarius, a trumpeter. Named on a Samian fragment found at Caernarvon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.1.

Januarius, named on Samian fragments found in Cumbria, Durham, Kent, Lancs and Staffs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.227-232.

Januarius Lucanus, named on an inscription found in the Cumberland quarries. Roman, unknown date. RIB1003.

Jaruman, bishop of the Mercians and Middle Angles, after Trumhere. He was sent by king Wulfhere of Mercia to re-convert king Sigehere and the East Saxons in 665. He died in 669.

Jaulf see Iaulf

Javolenus Priscus, a legatus iuridicus. Assigned to Britain by Vespasian in c80.

Javolenus Saturnalis, Gaius, imaginifer of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on an altar found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB147.

Jeorius, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Jeschuté, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of king Lac, and sister of Erec. She married duke Orilus.

Johanna, a slave at Faccombe in Hants. She was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Johannes, appears in the remedy Against a Dwarf.

John, second abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury, 607-618, after Peter. He had come from Rome with Augustine.

John, arch-cantor and abbot of St. Martin's Canterbury. He came to Britain, with Benedict Biscop, to report for pope Agatho on the state of the church in Britain. He attended the synod of Hatfield in 680 (probably Yorks). He died during his return journey to Rome.

John, a priest who received a letter from Bede describing a miraculous cure attributable to Cuthbert. Early 8th century.

John of Beverley (St.), bishop of Hexham 687-705, after Eata, bishop of York 705-721, after Bosa. He studied at Whitby. His miraculous cures were reported by Berthun. He retired to his monastery at Beverley, where he died in 721.

John, (Johannes Scotus). A learned Scot in the service of king Charles the Bald. He felt unappreciated, came to England, and settled at Malmesbury in c884. He was stabbed to death by his students with their iron pens.

John, first abbot of the monastery built at Athelney by king Alfred in c887. He had been a monk at St Davids, and had been summoned to assist Alfred with his studies. He was learned in logic, music and arithmetic.

John, a Saxon monk, and colleague of Grimbald. He assisted king Alfred with his studies. Late 9th century.

John, an English missionary bishop in Norway. Known also as Siegfried. Late 10th century.

John, one of the seven sleepers in a vision of king Edward the Confessor.

John, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three hides and three virgates at Thurlestone and North Bovey.

John the Dane, a landholder in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Owermoigne and Milbourne in Dorset, twenty-five hides at at Yatton and Clevedon in Somerset, and ten hides at Shipton in Glos.

John, a vice-comes in Hereford in 1066.

Jol of Lincoln (Johol), a landholder at Cranwell and Sleaford in Lincs in 1051. He married Sceldeware and was the father of Rolf.

Jol, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held ten carucates at Cockerington, Withcall and Great Limber.

Jonas, in Arthurian legend: Fifth of the seven kings of Joseph of Arimathea. leg02.

Jonathel, in Arthurian legend: The leading citizen or earl of Dorchester. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome. He may be Eueral.

Jordan of Tintagel, in Arthurian legend: A chamberlain of earl Gorlois of Cornwall.

Joseph of Arimathea, in legend a founder of the monastery at Glastonbury. Mid 1st century.

Joseph, in Arthurian legend: Son of Joseph of Arimathea.

Joseph, a steward of Alcuin. Late 8th century.

Jostein see Justin

Jovelin, in Arthurian legend: Duke of Arundel. Father of Iseult of the White Hands.

Jovina, a suspect for the carrying off of Vilbia, named on a leaden curse found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB154.

Jovinus, named on a grey dish fragment found at Caistor, Norfolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.282.

Jovinus, a Roman comes domesticorum sent to Britain on the withdrawal of Severus in c385, to deal with rebels.

Jubance, in Arthurian legend: A giant who fought against Arthur’s army.

Judas Cyriacus, a wise man of Jerusalem. The finder of the Cross for Helen. Early 4th century. m134.

Judichael, a huntsman of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held four hides at Grantchester and Girton.

Judith, heroine of an epic poem. Possibly written to commemorate Aethelflaed, Lady of the Mercians in c920.

Judith, daughter of king Charles the Bald of the Franks. At the age of thirteen in 854, she married king Aethelwulf of Wessex, and sat on a throne near the king, not the custom since the poisonous Eadburh. When widowed she married her step-son, king Aethelbald. She returned to France in 862, where she eloped with count Baldwin of Flanders.

Judith, half-sister of count Baldwin V of Flanders. She married Tostig, son of earl Godwine in 1051, and then Count Welf of Bavaria. A cousin of duke William of Normandy. She died in c 1094.

Judoc (St), a Breton noble and hermit of the late 7th century, whose relics were taken to Winchester by monks fleeing Norse invaders.

Judon (Ydoyne), in legend the wife of Gorbodian, and mother of Ferrex and Porrex. She “cut Ferrex up” for killing his brother. Mid 7th century BC.

Jugein, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Leicester. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome. He may be Aral.

Julia Pacata Indiana, daughter of Indus. Wife of Classicianus, procurator of Britain in 61. RIB12.

Julia, wife of the German, Lurio, and mother of Canio. Named on a tombstone found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1483.

Julia Belismicus, wife of Cornelius Castus. Named on an oolite slab found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB317.

Julia Casta, wife, probably, of Casta Castrensis. Named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB112.

Julia Brica, wife of Sempronius Martinus and mother of Sempronia Martina. Named on a tombstone found in York. Roman, unknown date. RIB686.

Julia Domna, wife of the emperor Severus, and mother of Caracalla and Geta. Late 2nd century.

Julia Fortunata, wife of Verecundius Diogenes. Named on a stone coffin found at York. From Sardinia. Roman, probably 3rd century. RIB687.

Julia Iberna, daughter of Flavia Flavina. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB377.

Julia Ingenuilla, named on a tombstone found near Nailsworth. Roman, unknown date. RIB133.

Julia Lucilla, a lady of senatorial rank, wife of the prefect Rufinus of the 1st cohort of Vardulli. Named on a tombstone found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1288.

Julia Martina, named on a tombstone found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB866.

Julia Materna, daughter of Julius Marcellinus. Named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1182.

Julia Nundina, wife of Agrius Cimarus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB372.

Julia Secundina, wife of Julius Valens and mother of Julius Martinus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB363.

Julia Secundina, wife of Julius Martinus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB373.

Julia Sempronia, daughter of Julius Calenus. Named on a tombstone base found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB252.

Julia Senica, Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB372.

Julia Similina, wife of Titinnius Felix of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Probably 3rd century. RIB505.

Julia Sita, named on a Samian fragment found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.256.

Julia Velva, named on a tombstone found at York. Roman unknown date. RIB688.

Julia Veneria, wife of Julius Alesander and mother of Julius Belicianus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB375.

Julia Victoria, daughter of Prasutagus and Boudicca. Mid 1st century.

Julian, Caesar in command of Gaul and Britain in 355. He re-opened the grain route from Britain. As Julian the Apostate, he became emperor in 360.

Julianus, named on an altar found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB775.

Julianus, named on an amphora fragment found in London. Roman, probably 3rd century. RIB2494.136.

Julianus, named on a building stone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1170.

Julianus, named on a Samian fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.255.

Juliot (St.), an obscure Cornish saint, probably a daughter of the Welsh king Brychan. She may have been the original patron of Tintagel. She was murdered by a robber. Her date is not known.

Julius, with Aaron, martyred at Caerleon by Maximianus Herculius in c300.

Julius, named on a Samian dish found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, early 3rd century. RIB2501.307.

Julius Agricola, Governor of Britain see Agricola

Julius Alpinus Classicianus, Gaius see Classicianius

Julius Archietus, named on a pedestal found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB943.

Julius Caesar, Dictator see Caesar

Julius Frontinus, Sextus, Roman governor of Britain 74-78, after Petrilius Cerialis. He campaigned against the Silures. Author of Strategems.

Julius Aventinus, a soldier of the 1st cohort of Sunici in Denbigh. Probably 2nd century. RIB2491.96.

Julius Betucus, Lucius, owner of a property in Kent. Named on a wooden stilus tablet found in London. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2443.19.

Julius Alesander, named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Maried to Julia Veneria, and father of Julius Belicianus. Roman, unknown date. RIB375.

Julius Alexander, an oculist. Named on a soapstone stamp found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.1.

Julius Apolinaris, Gaius, a centurion of the 6th legion. Named on an altar tp Jupiter Dolichenus, found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1131.

Julius Apollinaris, Lucius, a cavalry trooper. Named on a tombstone found at Lancaster. A Gaul. Roman, unknown date. RIB606.

Julius Augustalis, actor of the prefect Julius Lupus. Named on an altar to the god Belatucadros, found at Old Penrith. Roman, unknown date. RIB918.

Julius Barbarus, Gaius, a prefect of the 6th cohort of Nervians. Named on an altar found at Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1731.

Julius Bassus, a camp prefect. Named on a dedication block found at Caerleon. Probably 2nd century. RIB317.

Julius Belicianus, son of Julius Alesander and Julia Veneria. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB375.

Julius Bellator, owner of a silver ring found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2422.25.

Julius Bellicus, Lucius, a landowner. Named on a wooden stilus tablet found in London. Roman, 118. RIB2504.29.

Julius Bitucus, a centurion. Named on an amphora fragment found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.111.

Julius Caecinianus, Gaius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB346.

Julius Calenus, Gaius, a veteran of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a tombstone base found at Lincoln. A Gaul, father of Julia Sempronia. Roman, unknown date. RIB252.

Julius Candidus, a centurion of the 20th legion. Named on a bronze disc, and on a tombstone, found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2427.13.

Julius Candidus, Decimus, a soldier of the 1st cohort of Vangiones. Named on a tombstone found at Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1350.

Julius Carantus, a singularis consularis. Named on an altar found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1266.

Julius Civilis, an optio. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB809.

Julius Clemens, a centurion of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, probably late 1st century. RIB476.

Julius Commidus, a centurion of the 10th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1514.

Julius Crescens, named on a statue base found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2102.

Julius Crescens, Gaius, named on an altar found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB652.

Julius Cupitianus, Gaius, a centurion. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1988.

Julius Decuminus, Gaius, a veteran of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB359.

Julius Firminus, a decurion. Named on an altar found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1269.

Julius Flavius Ingenuus, Gaius, a soldier of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at High Rochester. RIB1292.

Julius Florentinus, a centurion of the 10th cohort of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1677.

Julius Fortunatus, named on a tombstone found at Carlisle. Probably married to Aurelia Senecita. Roman, unknown date. RIB960.

Julius, son of Gavero. A soldier of the 1st cohort of Nervians. Named on a building stone found near Bala. Roman, unknown date. RIB418.

Julius Hipponicus, Lucius, named on a Samian fragment found at Exeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.261.

Julius Honoratus, a centurion of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on an altar found at Wallsend. RIB1299.

Julius Januarius, a veteran, and former decurion. Named on an altar found at Lancaster. Probably 3rd century. RIB600.

Julius Jucundus, an oculist. Named on a green steatite stamp found at Lydney Park. Probably 4th century. RIB2446.9.

Julius Julianus, Lucius, named on an altar found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1138.

Julius Julianus, a soldier of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Married to Amanda. Roman, unknown date. RIB360.

Julius Juvenalis, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1375.

Julius Juvenis, Lucius, an oculist. Named on a green steatite stamp found at Verulamium. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.10.

Julius Liberalis, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB533.

Julius Lupus, a prefect. Named on an altar to the god Belatucadros, found at Old Penrith. Roman, unknown date. RIB918.

Julius Macrinus, named on a wooden stilus tablet found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2443.3.

Julius Magnus, a centurion. Named on a shield plate found in the river Tyne. Probably c120. RIB2426.1.

Julius Mansuetus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Ffestiniog. Roman, unknown date. RIB421.

Julius Marcellinus, Gaius, prefect of the 1st cohort of Hamians. Named on a tombstone found near Dunbarton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2172.

Julius Marcus, Gaius, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c213. Named on a dedication slab found at Old Carlisle. RIB905.

Julius Marinus, a centurion. Named on tombstone fragments found near Maryport. Married to Maritima. Roman, unknown date. RIB858.

Julius Martialis, Marcus, recipient of a letter, found on a stilus tablet in Carlisle. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2443.10.

Julius Martinus, son of Julius Valens and Julia Secundina. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB363.

Julius Martinus, Gaius, named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Married to Julia Secundina. Roman, unknown date. RIB373.

Julius Martinus, Quintus, an oculist. Named on a green mudstone stamp found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.16.

Julius Marullinus, Gaius, a beneficiarius of a military tribune. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB532.

Julius Marcellinus, a centurion of the 2nd legion Augusta, acting commander of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1880.

Julius Marcellinus, named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Father of Julia Materna. Roman, unknown date. RIB1182.

Julius Maximinus, Gaius, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar base found at Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1305.

Julius Maximus, commander of the 2nd cohort of Dalmatians in Wroxeter in c135. RIB2401.8.

Julius Maximus, a die-maker at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.5.

Julius Maximus, a priest. Named on an altar found near Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1314.

Julius Maximus, singularis consularis of the Cavalry Regiment of Sarmatians. Married to Aelia Matrona and father of Marcus Julius Maximus. Named on a tombstone probably found at Ribchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB594.

Julius Maximus, Marcus, son of Julius Maximus and Aelia Matrona. Named on a tombstone probably found at Ribchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB594.

Julius Maximus, Quintus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Tungrians. Named on an altar found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1584.

Julius Melanicus, named on an altar base found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1273.

Julius Murranus, Quintus, an oculist. Named on a stamp found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.20.

Julius Numisianus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1315.

Julius Pacatus, named on an altar slab found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1786.

Julius Pastor, an imaginifer of the 2nd cohort of Dalmatians. Named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1795.

Julius Paullus, a tribune. Named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1213.

Julius Peculiaris, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on an inscription found in the Cumberland quarries. Roman, unknown date. RIB1014.

Julius Perpetuus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Ffestiniog. Roman, unknown date. RIB423.

Julius Pollienus Auspex, Titus, governor of Britannia Superior, probably c223.

Julius Pollio, named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1783.

Julius Primus, named on a Samian fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, c160. RIB2501.268.

Julius Primus, named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1174.

Julius Proculus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB1374.

Julius Protus, Gaius, lessee of a lead mine in Derby area. Roman, unknown date. RIB2404.46. m117.

Julius Publilius Pius, Gaius, named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1220.

Julius Quartus, Gaius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Noricum. Roman, unknown date. RIB498.

Julius Quintilianus, named on an altar found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB447.

Julius Raeticus, Gaius, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1684.

Julius Rufinus, a princeps. Named on an altar found at Burgh-by-Sands. Roman, unknown date. RIB2042.

Julius Rufus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1356.

Julius Salutaris, Lucius, an oculist. Named on a grey stone stamp found at Cambridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.22.

Julius Saturninus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1881.

Julius Saturninus, named on an altar found near Lancaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB609.

Julius Satyrus, Marcus, an oculist. Named on a grey stone stamp. Roman, unknown date and location. RIB2446.23.

Julius Secundus, a centurion of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Bath. Probably late 1st century. RIB157.

Julius Secundus, a centurion of the 1st cohort of Thracians. Named on an altar to Vinotonus Silvanus, found at Bowes, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB732.

Julius Secundus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Married to Aelia Augustina. Roman, unknown date. RIB574.

Julius Secundus, named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB676.

Julius Sedatus, a centurion. Named on a Samian fragment found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.3.

Julius Senex, Lucius, an oculist. His stamp was found in London and Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.25.

Julius Senis, Quintus, an oculist in London. Roman, unknown date. CIL VII 1314. m117.

Julius Severinus, a tribune of the Raetian Spearmen. Named on altars found at Risingham and Cappuck. Roman, unknown date. RIB1212.

Julius Severus, Gaius, a horseman of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB499.

Julius Severus, Quintus, a veteran of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. From Narbonne. Roman, unknown date. RIB361.

Julius Severus, Sextus, Roman governor of Britain in c130. Named on a dedication slab found at Bowes, Yorks. RIB739.

Julius Simplex, named on a tombstone found near Maryport. Father of Ingenuus. Roman, unknown date. RIB860.

Julius Speratus, Gaius, a soldier of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar found at Castlecary. Roman, unknown date. RIB2151.

Julius Subsequens, a centurion, named on a die found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.5.

Julius Subsio, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2013.

Julius Suritus, named on a lead tag found at Carlisle. Roman, probably mid 2nd century. RIB2504.8.

Julius Tertullianus, a centurion of the 8th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1970.

Julius Valens, a veteran of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Married to Julia Secundina and father of Julius Martinus. He died aged 100. Roman, unknown date. RIB363.

Julius Valens, a centurion of the 5th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1774.

Julius Valens, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB13.

Julius Valentinus, a centurion from Upper Germany. Named on an altar to Jupiter Dolichenus, found at Piercebridge. Roman, c217. RIB1022.

Julius Verax, a centurion of the 6th legion. Named on an altar found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB1057.

Julius Verus, Gnaeus, Roman governor of Britain in c158. Named on a commemorative slab found near Derby. RIB283.

Julius Victor, a die-maker at Holt in East Anglia. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.20.

Julius Victor, a tribune of the 1st cohort of Vangiones. Named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1208.

Julius Victorinus, named on a building stone found at Binchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1040.

Julius Victorinus, named on a flanged bowl found in Cumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.295.

Julius Vitalis, armourer of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Of the Belgae. Named on a tombstone found at Bath. Probably early 2nd century. RIB156.

Julius Vitalis, a centurion of the 4th cohort, princeps posterior. Named on a building stone found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2023.

Junianus, Titus, an oculist. His balsam was identified at Bath. Roman, unknown date. CIL VII 1318. m117.

Junius Abenus, Lucius, named on a bronze disc found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2427.15.

Junius Dubitatus, owner of a shield plate found in the river Tyne. Probably c120. RIB2426.1.

Junius Claudianus, Marcus, commander of the cohors Sunucorum in Yorks in c125. RIB2401.6.

Junius Faustinus Postumianus, Gaius, a staff officer under Severus. Governor of Britannia Superior, probably c230.

Junius November, Quintus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB533.

Junius Rufus, a centurion of the 10th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1509.

Junius Tertullus, Gaius, an oculist. Named on a green slate stamp found near Bedford. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.26.

Junius Victorinus Flavius Caelianus, Lucius, imperial legate of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2034.

Juran, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held a hide at Wolverton.

Jurminus see Germanus

Justan, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three bovates at East Bridgford and Normanton-on-Trent.

Justin, a Danish leader. With Guthmund, he ravaged Ipswich. He defeated and killed ealdorman Brihtnoth at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Justin, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held eight and a half hides at Houdle and Long Sutton.

Justin, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three bovates at Newton by Toft in North Riding.

Justinianus, commander, and builder of a signal station. Named on the dedication slab found on the site at Ravenscar. RIB721. He was sent to Gaul by Constantine in 407.

Justinius Secundus, a centurion of the 10th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1312.

Justinus, named on a grey jar found at Haslingfield, Cambs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.300.

Justinus, named on a Samian fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, probably 1st century. RIB2501.278.

Justinus, owner of a bronze ring found at Richborough. Probably 4th century. RIB2422.70.

Justius Super, a centurion. Named on a mortarium fragment found at Colchester. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2496.2.

Justus, named on a grey jar fragment found at Caistor, Norfolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.299.

Justus (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of St.Just in Penwith. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Justus (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 624-627, after Mellitus. Bishop of Rochester 604-624. He had been sent to Britain to support Augustine.

Juthwara (St.), a Cornish martyr. Sister of Sidwell and Wulvela. She was decapitated by her brother Bana, due to the jealousy of her step-mother. She picked up her head and carried it into the church at Camelford. Her date is not known.

Juventinus, carver of a relief found near Stroud. Roman, unknown date. RIB132.

Juventius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1407.

Juventius Capito, Gaius, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, probably late 1st century. RIB476.

Juventius Tutianus, Marcus, an oculist. Named on a grey stone stamp found in Ireland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.28.

Kahedrin (Kehydius), in Arthurian legend: Son of king Hoel of Brittany. A friend of Tristan.

Kainus le Strange, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Kalpurnianus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1655.

Kamber (Camber), in legend a son of Brutus and Ignage. Brother of Locryn and Albanact. He was killed by king Humber of Hunland. Before 1000BC.

Kambreda, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Kamelin, in Arthurian legend: Son of the Irish king Alvrez. A knight of Arthur.

Kanahins, in Arthurian legend: A squire of Lancelot.

Karl see Carl

Kareticus (Caratacus), a king of Loegria (Anglia) driven out by the Angles. Mid 5th century.

Kartoca, a thegn. A witness to an Ilminster charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Kaskin, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held four bovates at Torworth and Cold Coates. Father of Aelfsige.

Kata, a thegn. He witnessed documents relating to Derbyshire in 1009.

Kay (Cei), in Arthurian legend: The surly seneschal of Arthur, by whom he was given the dukedom of Anjou. He was killed fighting alongside Arthur in Gaul. He married Andrivete.

Kay le Stranges, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Kea (St.), a Cornish monk and bishop. He may have come from Glastonbury. A connection with Gildas is claimed. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Kegein, in Arthurian legend: Son of Elauth. A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome..

Kelloc, son of Grim. He helped his supposed brother Haveloc to return to Denmark to claim his inheritance. A legend, attributed to 5th century.

Kene, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held twenty acres at North Barningham in Erpingham Hundred.

KENELM, king of Mercia in 821, after his father Cenwulf. He was king briefly at the age of seven, until he was murdered by his tutor Aescbert, at the instigation of his sister Cwenthryth. Brother also of Burgenhild.

Kenelm, a priest at Ely. A kinsman of bishop Athulf of Elmham. Late 10th century.

Kenen, a king in Cornwall. 6th century.

Kenethryth, wife of king Caedwalla. see Cynethryth

Kenias, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held five hides at Gittisham and Awliscombe.

Kening, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held two hides at Dundridge and Tythersley in Broughton Hundred.

Kenna, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held half a virgate at Canterton in the New Forest.

Kenneth, king of Scots. He submitted, after his naval expedition, to king Edgar at Chester in 973. Father of king Malcolm II.

Kenric, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide at Bradden in Foxley Hundred.

Kenstec, bishop of Dingeirin (probably St.Germans) in Cornwall. Mid 9th century.

Kenten, father of bishop Aldhelm of Sherborne. Possibly a brother of king Ine of the West Saxons. Late 7th century.

Kentigern (Mungo) (St.), bishop of Strathclyde, who was exiled to Cumbria. In legend he was the grandson of king Urien of Rheged. He died in c612.

Kentish, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held three virgates hides at Wavendon in Moulsoe Hundred.

Kenulf, bishop of Winchester. see Cenwulf

Kenswith, a nun and widow of Hruringham, near Melrose. She raised Cuthbert from the age of 8. Early 7th century.

Kentwine, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held six hides at Compton Verney, Frankton and Woodcote.

Kenward, a thegn of king Edward, possibly a vice-comes. A landholder in 1066. He held three hides at Duntisbourne and Oakley in Glos, and thirteen hides at Cropthorne and Piddle in Worcs.

Kenwine, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three hides at Codsall in Seisdon Hundred.

Kenward, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Brihtric he held six hides at Stretton-on-Fosse.

Kenwine, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held eleven hides at Chitterne and Ashton Giffard in Heytesbury Hundred.

Kenwold, legatee of a coat of mail from bishop Aelfwold of Crediton in c1012.

Keorl, a kinsman of king Pybba of Mercia. He probably succeeded as king in c594.

Kerin, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Kerin, in Arthurian legend: A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Kerrian (St.), a Cornish saint. There was a cult in Cornwall and Exeter, but nothing is known of his life or date.

Ketel (Cetel), a moneyer, at York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Ketel (Cetel), a priest. A festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Ketel, nephew of Thurketel Heyng. He inherited land at Ormesby in Norfolk from Thurketel. Mid 11th century.

Ketel Alder of Stisted, a thegn of archbishop Stigand. He inherited extensive estates in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk from his mother Wulfgyth. Brother of Aelfketel, Goda, Bote and Ealdgyth. He married, probably, Saeflaed. Mid 11th century.

Ketel, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held half a hide at Lavendon in Bunsty Hundred.

Ketel, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a third part of a virgate at Somerford in Macclesfield Hundred.

Ketel, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a furlong at Balsdon in Stratton Hundred.

Ketel, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held five carucates at Edensor, Gratton and Youlgrave.

Ketel, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Chetelescote and Cheriton.

Ketel, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at Frating in Tendring Hundred.

Ketel, a thegn and landholder in Glos in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Alkerton, Duntisbourne and Baunton.

Ketel, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Dibden, Fratton and Southampton in Hants, and four hides on the Isle of Wight.

Ketel, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Butterley in Leominster Hundred.

Ketel, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held half a hide at Blakesley in Foxley Hundred.

Ketel, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held eighteen carucates at Wennington, Tatham and Tunstall.

Ketel, a landholder in South Lancs in 1066. He held two carucates at Halsall in West Derby Hundred.

Ketel, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Ketel brother of Thurferth, held seven estates amounting to nine carucates.

Ketel, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen estates amounting to thirty-two carucates, including estates at Walsingham, Great Snoring and Wells by the Sea.

Ketel, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held a hide at Somerton in Kirtlington Hundred.

Ketel, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held six hides at Holdgate, Wilderley and Woolstaston.

Ketel, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Ansford and Witham Priory.

Ketel, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a third part of a hide at Bucknall in Pirehill Hundred.

Ketel, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held six carucates at Onehouse, Ashfield and Rushford; this including estates of Ketel Alder.

Ketel Ura, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Thorpe in Colneis Hundred.

Ketel, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held nine hides at Langford and Clyffe Pypard.

Ketel, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held forty-seven carucates at Kirkella, Hessle and Almondbury.

Ketel, a priest in York in 1066. He held two dwellings in the city.

Ketelbeorn, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five carucates at Ashby, Binbrook and Nettleton.

Ketelbeorn, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held half a carucate at Baconsthorpe in Shropham Hundred.

Ketelbeorn, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at Gamston in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Ketelbeorn, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held eighty-eight carucates at Wharram, Wombwell and Carnaby.

Ketelbert, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held three and a half virgates at Carlton in Willey Hundred.

Ketelbert, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held seven hides at Folkesworth and Washingley.

Ketelbert, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Braybrooke in Rothwell Hundred.

Ketelbert, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held six hides at Church Lawford and Cubbington.

Ketelbert, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Crowle and Powick.

Ketelfrith, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Two men of this name held nine carucates at Nunkeeling, Bewholme and Hatfield.

Keverne (St.), a Cornish saint. He founded a large parish at Meneage on the Lizard peninsula. His date is not known.

Kew (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of St.Kew She may have been the sister of Docco. Her date is not known.

Keyne (St.), a Cornish saint. A daughter of the Welsh king Brychan. In legend, the first of a married couple to drink from her well, would gain the mastery. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Keynes, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Kilvert, a thegn in Yorks. Son of Ligulf. He became the second husband of Egfritha the daughter of bishop Aldhun of Lindisfarne. Early 11th century.

Kilydd, in Arthurian legend: Father of Culhwch.

Kimarcus, son of Sisillius. In legend king of Britain after Jago. Father of Gorboduc. Early 7th century.

Kimius Sedatus¸ named on a wooden stilus tablet found at Carlisle. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2443.6.

Kinard, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Striguil. An ally of Arthur on the expedition to Gaul.

Kinarius, son of Sisillius and brother of Danius. In legend king of Britain, for 19 years, after his father. Mid 6th century BC.

Kincar, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Kinethegn, a noble clerk at Worcester Cathedral. He held a hide at Oddingley in Oswaldslow. Mid 11th century.

Kinilm, a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael at Bodmin. Late 10th century.

Kinkalin (Kincar), in Arthurian legend: King of Friesland. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Kinlint, in Arthurian legend: A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Kinmare, earl of Canterbury. see Rimarec

Kinmark, in Arthurian legend: Father of Grimarc.

Kinoc, in legend, archbishop of the City of the Legions, after David. Mid 6th century.

Kinsey, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a virgate at Huish in Bempstone Hundred.

Kirlecot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Knight, Devon landholder. see Chenistre

Kochaga, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held five carucates at Creake and Burnham.

Kola see Cola

Kunyth, a prominent landholder in Cumbria. Mid 11th century.

Kymbelin, in Arthurian legend: A leading citizen who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Kynar, in Arthurian legend: Son of Bangan. A leading citizen who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome. Possibly earl of Salisbury.

Kynlit, in Arthurian legend: Son of Tieton. A leading citizen who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Kynmaroc, in Arthurian legend: A leading citizen who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Kynniarc, in Arthurian legend: Duke of Durobernia, or Canterbury. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Kynotus, in Arthurian legend: Made rector of Cambridge by Arthur.

Kynsige, archbishop of York. see Cynesige

Kynvarch, father of king Urien. see Cynfarch

Kyppingus, Berks landholder. see Chipping

Labareus, named on an altar found near Maryport. A German. Roman, unknown date. RIB841.

Labiane, in Arthurian legend: Niece of king Mark, murdered by him. Mother of Meraugis.

Labienus, Titus, a legate of Caesar in Britain and Gaul in 54 BC. In legend, he was killed by Nennius.

Labor, in Arthurian legend: A king.

Lac, in Arthurian legend: King of Estre-Gals. Brother of Dirac, and father of Erec.

Lacman, king of the Suevi. see Hakon

Lacy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably Walter de Lacy.

Lademund, abbot of Glastonbury, after Worgrez. Early 7th century.

Ladinas de la Rouse, in Arthurian legend: A knight of the Round Table.

Ladinas of the Forest Savage, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Laetianus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1851.

Laetilius Maximus, Marcus, a soldier of the 1st cohort. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB261.

Lafa, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Lagheman, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a virgate at East Donyland in Lexden Hundred.

Lagheman, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Wharram Percy and Towthorpe.

Lagon, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

La Heuse, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lailoken, in Celtic legend: A seer whose career mirrors that of Merlin.

Laisrean, abbot of Iona 600-605, after Baithenus.

Lallus, named on a Samian fragment found at Canterbury. Roman, late 1st century. RIB2501.286.

Lallus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.285.

Lambaile, in Arthurian legend: Ae earl.

Lambecarl, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six carucates at Lissington, Farforth and Hemingby.

Lambegus, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Tristan.

Lambert, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lambi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five bovates at Bullington in South Riding.

Lamiel of Cardiff, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Lamorak de Galis, in Arthurian legend: A knight of the Round Table. Son of Pellinore and brother of Perceval. He was killed by Gawaine.

Lanc de Lere, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Lanc, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held four hides and three virgates at Wymington.

Lanc, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held thirty-seven hides at Aston, Winterbourne and Hampstead Norris.

Lanc, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Faccombe and Chiltlee.

Lanc, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held two hides at Wallington.

Lanc, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held twelve hides at Stanton FitzWarren and Blunsdon.

Lancelot (Launcelot), in Arthurian legend: Sixth of the seven kings of Joseph of Arimathea. Father of Ban.

Lancelot du Lac (Launcelot), in Arthurian legend: a true knight. Son of Ban and brother of Ector de Maris.

Lanceor, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Son of the king of Ireland. Lover of Colombe. He was killed by Balin.

Landac, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Landbriht, a moneyer, at Southampton, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Landbriht, a witness to manumissions at Exeter. He may be the priest Landbert, who was sent to Rome by bishop Leofric of Crediton. Mid 11th century.

Landferth, a moneyer of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Landfrith, a monk from Fleury. An Anglo-Latin poet, and pupil of bishop Aethelwold at Winchester. He recorded the miracles of Swithun. Late 10th century.

Landwine, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Lanfer, a moneyer, in the north-west, of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Lang, a moneyer of king Aethelred I of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Langabein, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held seven acres at Stoven in Blything Hundred.

Langfer, a thegn and steward of king Burgred of Mercia. He was given land confiscated from the monastery at Crowland in 871.

Langfer, Hunts landholder. see Leofgar

Langfer, a landholder in Rutland in 1066. He held two hides at Horn in Witchley Wapentake.

Langfer, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixteen acres at Westerfield and Wadgate.

Langrigan, in legend a giant killed by Brutus on his arrival in Britain.

Lanval, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Lardans, in Arthurian legend; A knight. A rebel against Arthur.

Laris, in Arthurian legend: Son of emperor Henry of Germany. Brother of Lidoine. He loved Marine, daughter of Urien.

Lathgertha, a wife of Ragnar Lothbrok.

Latinianus, son of the prefect Rufinus. Named on an altar dedicated to Bellona, found near Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB890.

Latinus, a prominent citizen at Whithorn, buried with his 5 year old daughter. Early 6th century.

Lattio, daughter of Limisius and Aicetous. Named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Roman, unknown date. RIB936.

Laudine, in Arthurian legend: Lady of the Fountain. Her husband Esclados was killed by Owain, who then married her.

Laurel, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Agravine. Niece of Linet and Lionesse.

Laurence (Laurentius)(St.), archbishop of Canterbury 604-619, after Augustine. While a priest he was sent to Rome by Augustine. He converted king Eadbald of Kent.

Lavaine, in Arthurian legend; A knight of Astolat (Guildford). Son of Bernard and brother of Tirre and Elaine le Blank. He married Felelolie.

Lawset, a Danish noble. He was killed fighting alongside king Oseg in a skirmish with king Alfred in c882. His son was killed in the same skirmish.

Lazara, a nun and companion of Modwenna of Burton. Probably 7th century.

Lear, British king. see Leir

Lebuin, an English missionary at Deventer in the Netherlands. Late 8th century.

Ledman, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifteen acres at Chediston in Blything Hundred.

Ledmer, a monk at Winchester. Early 11th century.

Ledmer, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Ledmer, a moneyer. A burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Ledmer, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Astwick in Biggleswade Hundred.

Ledmer, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Horseheath in Chilford Hundred.

Ledmer, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at West Putford and Ash.

Ledmer, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held five bovates at Barton Blount and Bearwardcote.

Ledmer, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held half a hide at Afflington in Rowbarrow Hundred.

Ledmer, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three hides at Belchamp Otten and Claret Hall.

Ledmer, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held four hides at Graveley and Caldecot.

Ledmer, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Whitton in Rhiwset Hundred.

Ledmer, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate and twelve acres at Higham and Wenham.

Ledmer, a priest at Clare in Suffolk in 1066, and landholder in Essex. He held five hides at Bendysh Hall and Gestingthorpe.

Ledric, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Bispesdone.

Ledet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Ledwig, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide and three virgates at Chatsall in Wrockwardine Hundred.

Ledwine, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a virgate at Alwineclancavele in Black Torrington Hundred.

Ledwine, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three carucates at Laughton, Kexby and Uffington.

Lef... see also Leof...

Lefle, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Legofrede, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Leil, son of Brutus Greenshield, and father of Hudibras. In legend king of Britain for 25 years after his father. Possibly eponym of Carlisle. Mid 9th century BC.

Leir (Lear), in legend, an early king of the Britons. Son of Bladud and father of Goneril, Regan and Cordelia. Eponym of Leicester. Mid 8th century BC.

Leir, in Arthurian legend: Lord of Boulogne. An ally of Arthur on the expedition to Gaul. He was killed fighting against Lucius.

Leisinc, a moneyer, at York, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Leith, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held six hides at Foxcote in Stotfold Hundred.

Leiwulf, a cniht of abbot Aelfwine of Ramsey in Hunts in c1060.

Lelius Hamo, chief of staff for emperor Claudius when he invaded Britain in 43.

Leman see Leofman

Lemmer see Leofmaer

Lenna, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Lenuanus, named on an altar found at Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1332.

Lenus, a Celtic god of healing.

Leo, bishop of Trèves. A papal legate to king Aethelred II in c985. His mission was to mediate between king Aethelred and duke Richard of Normandy.

Leoba, nun at Minster. see Leofgyth

Leodegarius, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Holland. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Leodegrance, in Arthurian legend: King of Cameliard. Father of Guinevere.

Leodwold, son of Egwald. Father of Eata, Cuthwine and possibly Cutha, and great-grandson of king Ida of Northumbria. An ancestor of king Ceolwulf of Northumbria. Mid 7th century.

Leod... see also Led..., Leof...

Leofa (Liofa), murderer of king Edmund of Wessex, at the royal residence at Pucklechurch in 946. He stabbed the king at a banquet, and was then torn limb from limb by the king's attendants.

Leofa, a landholder at Teddington in Glos. Late 10th century.

Leofa, a landholder in the town of Winchester in 996.

Leofa (Lufa) , moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Chester and Shaftesbury. Early 11th century.

Leofa, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Leofa, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. With Magni he held two and a half hides at Waresley.

Leofa, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a virgate at Beere in Cannington Hundred.

Leofcild, a port reeve at Bath in c1055.

Leofcild, a sheriff in Essex c1042-1066. A landholder at Wheatley and Moulsham. He inherited two hides from Leofgifu of Hintlesham.

Leofcild, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Offton and Somersham.

Leofcwen, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She inherited fifteen acres at Palgrave from Thurketel in c1038.

Leofdaeg, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofdaeg, wife of the hall-thegn Scearpa of Saltwood in Kent in 1026.

Leofday, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held eighty acres at Shelley in Ongar Hundred.

Leofday, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Frome.

Leofday, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Kennett in Selkley Hundred.

Leofdige, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leofe, a witness of documents at Canterbury in c860.

Leofeca, father of Wulfgeat of Donington. Early 11th century.

Leofede, a landholder in Exeter. Father of Edwin. Mid 11th century.

Leofede (Luvede), a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Prenton on the Wirral.

Leofenath, a thegn in Worcs and a miles of archbishop Aldwulf of York in 996. Son of Gardulf and Leofflaed, and a kinsman of archbishop Oswald.

Leofeva, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofeva, a landholder in Beds in 1066. She held twelve hides at Apsley Guise and Bletsoe.

Leofeva, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held six hides at South Denchworth.

Leofeva (Leofgifu), abbess of Shaftesbury in 1066. She held eight hides at Reading in Berks.

Leofeva, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. She held three virgates at Arrington and Croydon of Eddeva the Fair.

Leofeva, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. She held a hide and a half at Blandford St.Mary in Combsditch Hundred.

Leofeva, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held nine hides at Woodham, Kelvedon and Aldham.

Leofeva, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held ten hides at Lilley, Berkhamsted and Kings Walden.

Leofeva, a landholder in Kent in 1066. She held two sulungs at Wateringbury.

Leofeva, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Women of this name held two carucates and a hundred acres at Toppesfield, Charsfield and Finesford.

Leofeva, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. She held half a hide in Henhurst Hundred.

Leofeva see also Leofgifu

Leofflaed, wife of Leofric of Eynesbury, the grandson of Athelstan Half-King. Late 10th century.

Leofflaed, wife of Gardulf of Whittington in Worcs. Mother of Leofenath. Late 10th century.

Leofflaed, abbess of Barking in c1005, after Wulfhild.

Leofflaed, wife of Thurkill the White and sister of Leofwine. A landholder in Glos and Worcs. Early 11th century.

Leofflaed, daughter of ealdorman Brihtnoth of Essex, wife of Oswig and mother of Aelfwine, Aelfwyn, Aethelswith and Leofwaru. She held land in Cambs and in Suffolk. Early 11th century.

Leofflaed, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofflaed, daughter of Ecregal. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofflaed, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held half a virgate at Sutton in Wantage Hundred.

Leofflaed, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. She held half a hide and forty acres at West Wratting and Balsham .

Leofflaed, a landholder in 1066. She held twenty-seven hides at Hatfield, Sutton and Wilmastone in Hereford, and ten hides at Knighton and Norton in Shropshire.

Leofflaed, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held a third of a hide at Hazelhanger in Edwinstree Hundred.

Leofflaed, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. She held twelve bovates at Barthorpe, Burton Coggles and Bitchfield.

Leofflaed, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held a church in Ipswich and a small estate at Leofstanestuna.

Leofgar, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Leofgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Hereford and Totnes. Early 11th century.

Leofgar, bishop of Lichfield c1020-c1026, after Godwine. He had probably been an abbot.

Leofgar, a moneyer, at London, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Leofgar, holder of a small estate in Hunts. Mid 11th century.

Leofgar, bishop of Hereford for eleven weeks in 1056, after Athelstan. The moustached and fighting priest of earl Harold of Wessex, he was killed fighting against Griffith ap Llewelyn.

Leofgar, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Sutton in Wenslow Hundred.

Leofgar, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held ten estates amounting to three hides.

Leofgar, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Woodsford in Winfrith Hundred.

Leofgar (Langfer), a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held a virgate at Hargrave in Leightonstone Hundred.

Leofgar, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide in Cannington and North Petherton Hundreds.

Leofgar, a landholder in Surrey. He held six hides at Ditton. He died before 1066 and left the estate to hid three sons.

Leofgar, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Swindon.

Leofgeat, a moneyer, at Malmesbury, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofgeat, a priest and landholder in Beds in 1066. He held three virgates at Biddenham.

Leofgeat, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Barnston on the Wirral.

Leofgeat, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held three hides at Kington.

Leofgeat, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Birley and Lege.

Leofgeat, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Ruddington and Warsop.

Leofgeat, landholders in Oxon in 1066. Men of this name held two hides and a half at Nether Worton in Wootton Hundred.

Leofgeat, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Grinshill and Marche.

Leofgeat, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held three and a half carucates at Elveden, Clopton and Walton.

Leofgeat, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides at Sherborne, Mappleborough and Willoughby.

Leofgeat, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Cofton Hackett in Came Hundred.

Leofgifu, a dairymaid. She was purchased by Godwig the Buck from abbot Aelfsige, probably of Glastonbury. Mid 10th century.

Leofgifu, probably abbess of Eynesbury. Daughter of Leofric and Leofflaed. She gave relics of St. Neot to her brother abbot Osketel of Crowland. Early 11th century.

Leofgifu of Hintlesham, a landholder with extensive estates in the Eastern Counties. She was a kinswoman of Aethelwine the Black and Aelfric of Bury St. Edmunds. Mid 11th century.

Leofgifu, a doughwoman and serf at Bath in c1055.

Leofgifu of London, a noble matron. She died on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. After her death her estate at Fiskerton in Lincs was acquired by queen Edith. Mid 11th century.

Leofgifu, abbess of Shaftesbury. see Leofeva

Leofgifu see also Leofeva

Leofgod, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Northampton and Worcester. Late 10th century.

Leofgyth (Leoba, Thrutgeba)(St.), a nun at Minster in Thanet and Wimborne, and a kinswoman of archbishop Boniface. She was sent by abbess Tette to Boniface in c748. She became abbess of Bischofsheim. Daughter of Dynna and Aebbe. She died in c782.

Leofgyth, wife of Aelfgar, a benefactor of Hyde abbey, in c1030.

Leofgyth (Leofith), a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held half a hides at White Roding in Dunmow Hundred.

Leofheah, a holder of bookland leased from king Alfred in c883.

Leofhelm (Liofhelm), a moneyer, at London, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Leofhelm, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Leofhelm, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofhelm, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a manor of five hides at Walton-on-the-Hill.

Leofhelm, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held ten hides at Pangdean.

Leofhere, a moneyer, at Hereford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leofhild, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held three virgates at Abbess Rodong in Ongar Hundred.

Leofhun, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofhyse, a moneyer, at Dover, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofinc see Leofing, Lifing

Leofing, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Leofing, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Ipswich and Cambridge. Late 10th century.

Leofing, son of Manding. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057. Probably a moneyer.

Leofing, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofing, a stall holder in Winchester in c1057.

Leofing the beadle, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofing the Dolt, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofing Dragon, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofing the ladder-maker, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofing, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held half a hide at Cheddington in Yardley Hundred.

Leofing, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held three and a half carucates at Padfield, Bradwell and Winster.

Leofing, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held six hides at Lawling and Layer.

Leofing, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held three and half hides at Exton and Lymington in Hants, and a hide at Coombe on the Isle of Wight.

Leofing, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Thornbury and Hanleys End.

Leofing, a priest and landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Reed, and half a hide at Cheddington.

Leofing, a landholder in 1066. He held six hides at Saughall on the Wirral, and two carucates at Wavertree in South Lancs.

Leofing, a landholder in Northants in 1066. With Bishop he held a hide and a half at Titfield in Towcester Hundred.

Leofing, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held four bovates at Styrrup and Aslockton.

Leofing, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held eight and a half hides at Cucklington, Drayton and Puckington.

Leofing, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. With his brother Ordric he held three hides at Lytes Cary in Somerton Hundred.

Leofing, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held half a hide at Standlynch in Downton Hundred.

Leofing, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held half a carucate at Golcar in West Riding.

Leofing, a priest in York in 1066. He held a dwelling in the city.

Leofing see also Lifing

Leofith, Essex landholder. see Leofgyth

Leofkell, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at North Morton in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Leofkoll, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held half a carucate at Skellow in West Riding.

Leofketel, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four bovates at Aughton Hall in West Riding.

Leofmaer, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofmaer of Bygrave, a landholder in Herts in c1015.

Leofmaer, a moneyer, at London and Winchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leofmaer (Lemmer), a landholder in Suffolk in 1040.

Leofmaer, a beadle. A landholder in Beds in 1066. With Aelfric he held a hide and a half at Home in Biggleswade Hundred.

Leofmaer, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a hide at Stanford in Wixamtree Hundred.

Leofmaer, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held half a hide at Wingrave in Cottesloe Hundred.

Leofmaer, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Babraham in Chilford Hundred.

Leofmaer, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Farwood in Colyton Hundred.

Leofmaer, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held half a hide at Bere Regis.

Leofmaer, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Polmere in Rhiwset Hundred.

Leofmaer, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Upton Noble in Bruton Hundred.

Leofmaer, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held two hides at Mitcham.

Leofmaer, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held half a hide at Langney in Pevensey Hundred.

Leofman, a witness of documents at Worcester in c855.

Leofman (Liofman), a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Leofman, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Leofman, a moneyer, at Caistor, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Leofman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Chester, Ipswich, Oxford and Lincoln. Late 10th century.

Leofman, a landholder near Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk in 1002.

Leofman, a landholder at Snailwell in Cambs. Early 11th century.

Leofman, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Leofman Cat, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofman (Leman), a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held four hides at Soberton, and two and a half hides on Hayling Island.

Leofnoth, a landholder at Thornbury in Hereford. Late 10th century.

Leofnoth, an English scribe at the monastery at Fleury. Late 10th century.

Leofnoth, moneyers of this name operated seven mints of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofnoth, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Leofnoth, moneyers of this name operated five mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leofnoth of Brotherton, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Leofnoth, moneyers of this name operated seven mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Leofnoth, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents in 1046.

Leofnoth, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1059.

Leofnoth, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held twenty-five hides at Totternhoe and Odell.

Leofnoth, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held fourteen and a half hides at Ellesborough.

Leofnoth, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Caldy, Meols and Thurstaston.

Leofnoth, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Halvana in Stratton Hundred.

Leofnoth, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held forty-nine carucates at Eckington, Scarcliffe and Crich.

Leofnoth Sterre, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three bovates at Breaston in Morleyston Wapentake.

Leofnoth, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Appledore in North Tawton Hundred.

Leofnoth, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held six and a half hides at Meysey Hampton and Througham.

Leofnoth, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held four and a half hides at Eaton, Rochford and Broadward.

Leofnoth of Sutton, a prominent landholder in Kent in 1066. He held estates in Kent and Sussex.

Leofnoth, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held eight carucates at Branston and Donisthorpe.

Leofnoth, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held fifty-five hides at Pattishall, Evenley, Lamport and Berkswell.

Leofnoth, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held five carucates at Bunny, Kirkby-in-Ashfield and Annesley.

Leofnoth, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held eight hides and a virgate at Henton in Lewknor Hundred.

Leofnoth, a landholder in Rutland in 1066. He held a carucate at Oakham.

Leofnoth, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Maesbrook, Sheet and Petton.

Leofnoth, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen and a half hides at Stockingham, Bullington and Pawthorne.

Leofnoth, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held six hides at Wilnecote, Napton and Berkswell.

Leofnoth, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held fifty hides at Wootton Bassett, Colerne and Draycot.

Leofnoth, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides and a virgate at Bell Hall.

Leofnoth, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held five carucates at Lazenby and Liversedge.

Leofred, a moneyer, at Colchester, London and Southwark, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofred, a monk at Winchester. He observed a book that was accidentally burned by bishop Aethelwold but was not damaged. Late 10th century.

Leofred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Cricklade, London and Southwark. Mid 11th century.

Leofred of Fotheringay, a witness of documents at Ramsey. Mid 11th century.

Leofred, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofred, a kinsman of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Leofred, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three virgates at Bochill in Halberton Hundred.

Leofred, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held seven hides at East Ham.

Leofred of Ruckinge, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Coombe Grove in Wye Hundred.

Leofred, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty acres at Helmingham in Claydon Hundred.

Leofred, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Heene and Lidham.

Leofric, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Leofric, shipowner. see Leubrico

Leofric, a thegn. He fought at the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Leofric of Brandon, son of Aethelfrith. A holder of extensive estates in Anglia. He married Aethelflaed. Mid 10th century.

Leofric, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Leofric, a moneyer of king Eric in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Leofric, son of Goda and brother of Leofstan. He and his brother falsely claimed an estate at Cooling in Kent from queen Eadgifu in 955.

Leofric, a thegn in Leicester in 962. He held land at Claybrook.

Leofric of Ruishton, leaseholder of an estate in Taunton in c969. He was either husband or brother of Wulfgyth.

Leofric, son of Aethelferth. A witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Leofric of Sourton, a serf. He was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Leofric, a landholder at Haddun in Kent in 970.

Leofric, goldsmith of Godwine of Hitcham in Suffolk in c975.

Leofric of Berle, one of the legales viri in Cambridge in c975.

Leofric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Canterbury, Chichester, Exeter, Ilchester, Ipswich, Lincoln, London, Lympne, Northampton, Rochester, Tamworth, Thetford and Wallingford. Late 10th century.

Leofric, son of ealdorman Aethelwold of East Anglia and Aelfthryth, and grandson of Athelstan half-king. He gave the land for the foundation of the monastery at St.Neots in c979. Probably brother of Aethelnoth. He married Leofflaed.

Leofric, a thegn in Hants in 982. He held three mansae at Longstock.

Leofric, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 987.

Leofric, a clerk of ealdorman Aethelmaer. He held land at Poxwell in Dorset in 987.

Leofric, a witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Leofric, a thief. A man of the brothers Aelfnoth, Aelfric and Aethelwine of Ardley in Oxon, who forfeited their land for fighting in defence of Leofric. Aelfnoth and Aelfric were killed in the fight. Late 10th century.

Leofric, son of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia and brother of Aethelweard, Leofwine and Edwin. Late 10th century.

Leofric of Weedon, a slave of Aethelgifu in Northants. Late 10th century.

Leofric, abbot of Exeter c973-c993, after Sideman.

Leofric of Stretham, a landholder near Ely. Brother of Aethelflaed and Aethelgifu. Probably late 10th century.

Leofric of Holewell in Herts. A witness of documents in c999. Father of Godric who was son-in-law of Aelfhelm Polga.

Leofric, sheriff of Canterbury in c995.

Leofric, son of Ealdred. A witness of documents in Canterbury in c994.

Leofric of Whitchurch in Oxon. He forfeited his lands and his life for mutiny. Late 10th century.

Leofric of Whitchurch in Hants. He was killed at the battle of Dean in 1001.

Leofric, abbot of St.Albans c990-c1005, after his brother Aelfric, who became bishop of Ramsbury and then archbishop of Canterbury.

Leofric, abbot of Muchelney c985-c1005, after Aelfwold.

Leofric, a thegn in Oxon in 1012. He held land at Whitchurch that had been forfeited by his namesake Leofric, who had been executed for mutiny.

Leofric, moneyers of this name operated thirteen mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leofric, a vice-comes in Worcester in c1023.

Leofric of Blackwell, a landholder in Worcs. In 1023 he was involved in a dispute with Wulfstan and his son Wulfric over land at Inkberrow.

Leofric, a thegn. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Cnut in 1023.

Leofric, prior, later abbot of Ely c1022-1029, after Leofwine.

Leofric, nephew of Thurketel of Palgrave. He inherited land at Roydon in Norfolk in c1038 from his uncle.

Leofric, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Harold I and Harthacnut at Axbridge and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Leofric Brun, a moneyer, at London, of kings Cnut and Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Leofric, moneyers of this name operated nine mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Leofric, a chaplain of king Edward in 1044. He held seven hides at Dawlish in Devon.

Leofric, a discthegn. A witness in Essex of the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Leofric, a landholder in Essex of Ketel Alder. Mid 11th century.

Leofric, a landholder in Exeter. Father of Edwin. Mid 11th century.

Leofric, son of Saewine. A witness to manumissions at Exeter. Brother of Dunstan. Mid 11th century.

Leofric of Eaningadene, a cniht in Bucks, possibly of Toki of Halton. Mid 11th century.

Leofric, a smallholder at Melton in Norfolk. He held three acres of Edwin of Melton. Mid 11th century.

Leofric, earl of Mercia 1023/1032-1057. Son of ealdorman Leofwine and brother of Northman and Edwin. He had succeeded his brother as ealdorman of Mercia in 1017. He married Godgifu, known as Lady Godiva, and was father of Aelfgar. He built the monastery at Coventry.

Leofric, thegn of Brunne (Bourne). A kinsman of earl Ralph the Timid of Hereford, and father of Hereward. He married Edith, niece of ealdorman Oslac. Mid 11th century.

Leofric the Bald, a tenant of Edwin of Caddington. Mid 11th century.

Leofric, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofric, a priest at Sheepland in Winchester in c1057.

Leofric Abeaham, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofric, abbot of Peterborough 1052-1056. He was given the abbacy when Arnwig retired voluntarily in his favour in 1052. He was also abbot of Burton, Coventry, Crowland and Thorney. A nephew of earl Leofric of Mercia. He fought alongside king Harold II in the battle at Hastings in 1066, and probably died shortly after.

Leofric, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held four hides at Bromham, Biddenham and Sharnbrook.

Leofric, son of Osmund. A thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held ten hides at Tilsworth.

Leofric, a monk and landholder in Berks in 1066. He held ten hides at Betterton in Wantage Hundred.

Leofric, a thegn and landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held eight and a half hides at Lathbury and North Marston.

Leofric, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held two hides at Fulbourn in Flendish Hundred.

Leofric, a landholder at Orton in Cambs in 1066.

Leofric, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two hides at Aston, Trafford and Basford.

Leofric, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held two virgates and an acre at Bosvisack, Treverras and Trehaverne.

Leofric, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held twenty carucates at Twyford, Bolsover and Crich.

Leofric, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held eight estates amounting to three hides. DB

Leofric, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three hides at Fyfield, Creeksea and Ongar.

Leofric of Wateringbury, a prominent landholder in Kent in 1066.

Leofric, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung at North Cray and a manor at Gravesend.

Leofric, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Tarlton, Willicote and Kempley.

Leofric, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Hope Mansell and Thornbury.

Leofric, a huscarle of earl Leofwine. A landholder in 1066. He held four hides at Willian in Herts.

Leofric, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Reed in Odsey Hundred of Oswulf son of Fran.

Leofric, landholders in Leics in 1066. Men of this name held fifty-three carucates at Bottesford, Husbands Bosworth and Swepstone.

Leofric, son of Leofwine. A landholder in Leics in 1066. He held seven hides and seventy-two carucates at Melton Mowbray, Kirby Bellars, Freeby and Burton Lazars.

Leofric, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-six carucates at Syston, Haconby and Woolsthorpe.

Leofric, a landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held half a hide at Greenford in Middlesex.

Leofric of Thorndon, a landholder in Norfolk and Suffolk in 1066.

Leofric, son of Bose. A kings thegn and landholder at Roydon in Norfolk in 1066.

Leofric, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Chedgrave and Ashwicken.

Leofric, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-two hides at Maidwell, Weston Favell, Cold Higham and Silverstone.

Leofric, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held seven carucates at Langford, Barton-in-Fabis and Teversal.

Leofric, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Wigginton and Whitchurch.

Leofric, a landholder in Rutland in 1066. He held a carucate at Awsthorp in Alstoe Wapentake.

Leofric, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Longden, Myndtown and Yeaton.

Leofric, a priest, probably at Muchelney. A landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Ilminster.

Leofric, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Kilton, Bagborough and Ham.

Leofric, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held six hides at Kingsley and Bradley-in-the-Moors.

Leofric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Leofric of Hemley, held fourteen carucates at Ousden, Tuddenham and Thornham.

Leofric, a deacon in Suffolk in 1066. He held three acres at Middleton in Blything Hundred.

Leofric the Deacon, a knight of Hereward. Bailiff of Drayton. Mid 11th century.

Leofric Cobbe, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty acres at Darsham in Blything Hundred.

Leofric Cook, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held twelve acres at Minsmere in Blything Hundred.

Leofric Hobbeson, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066.

Leofric, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a hide at Copthorne.

Leofric, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a virgate at Lidham in Baldslow Hundred.

Leofric, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held eleven hides at Ailstone, Ditchford and Ardens Grafton.

Leofric, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held eight and a half hides at Westlecott and Kennett.

Leofric, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Besford and Bentlry.

Leofric, a reeve and landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held four hides at Longdon in Oswaldslow.

Leofric, a priest of Hereward at Bourne. Mid 11th century.

Leofric Black, a kinsman of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Leofric, bishop of Crediton, then Devon and Cornwall, 1046-1072, after Lifing. A Welshman, educated in Lotharingia, he came to England, as a priest, with king Edward. He moved the see from Crediton to Exeter in 1050.

Leofrun, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Leofrun, wife of king Aethelred of the East Angles and mother of king Aethelbert. Late 8th century.

Leofrun, a serf of Eadgifu. She was freed at Coryton in Devon in c970.

Leofrun, a landholder at Thrupp and Watford in Northants. Mother of Godwif and a kinswoman of Aethelgifu. Late 10th century.

Leofrun, abbess of Reading in c990.

Leofrun, abbess of Minster in Thanet c990-1011. She was captured by the Danes at the sack of Canterbury in 1011.

Leofrun, wife of a supposed earl Tostig, and foster mother of king Edward. Probably legend. Mid 11th century.

Leofrun, wife of Oswulf of Dickleburgh in Norfolk. She held land at Bressingham. Mid 11th century.

Leofrun, mother of Siward. A holder of property in Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Leofrun, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Women of this name held a virgate and an acre at Trefrize and Porthallow.

Leofrun, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. She held a hide and a half at Stourton Caundle in Brownshall Hundred.

Leofrun, landholder in Herts in 1066. Women of this name held a hide and five virgates at Libury and Brickendon.

Leofrun, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held three hides at Marston Magna in Horethorne Hundred.

Leofrune, a landholder at Redmarley in Glos. Early 11th century.

Leofsi see Leofsige

Leofsida, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. She held two and a half hides at Winterbourne in Alderbury Hundred.

Leofsidu, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held thirty acres at Oakley in Hartismere Hundred.

Leofsige, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Leofsige, a signifer, or standard bearer, of king Athelstan in c930.

Leofsige, a moneyer, at Northampton, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Leofsige, father of Wulfgar. He and his brother Aelfstan forfeited a hide of land at Horningsea. Mid 10th century.

Leofsige, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Edgar in 965.

Leofsige, a priest at the monastery at Horningsea in Cambs. He was involved in a suit with ealdorman Brihtnoth. Late 10th century.

Leofsige of Freckenham in Suffolk. He sold land at Chippenham to the abbey at Ely. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, son of Aelfwine. A witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, a monk at Ely. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, brother of Aelfstan, Wulfgar and kinsman of Oslac. They gave a hide to ealdorman Brihtnoth to gain a favour, but Leofsige and Aelfstan reneged on the deal. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Cambridge, Gloucester, Ilchester, Ipswich, Northampton and Shrewsbury. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, son of Brihtsige. A landholder at Downham and Clayhithe in Cambs. He married Sigeflaed. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, son of Aelfsige. A landholder at Whittlesey in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, son of Bixi. He despoiled the abbey at Oundle. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, a landholder at Offley and Tewin in Herts, and at Weedon Bec in Northants, inherited from Aethelgifu. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, son of Thurlac. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Leofsige, son of Ealhstan of Islip. He stood surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Leofsige, an unidentified abbot in Wilts. A witness of documents in 986.

Leofsige the Black, a landholder at Nackington in Kent in c990.

Leofsige, son of Goda. A witness of documents at Ramsey in 992.

Leofsige of Mordon, a witness of documents between 982 and 994. He may have become an ealdorman.

Leofsige, abbot of Mettlach in Lotharingia c986-c993. An English monk and physician.

Leofsige, a landholder in Herts. Probably a kinsman of Aelfhelm Polga. He inherited land at Littlebury in Essex and Great Staughton in Hunts from Aelfhelm. Late 10th century.

Leofsige, a goldsmith. He held land at Potton in Beds and in Cambs in c990.

Leofsige, ealdorman of Essex 993-1002. He arranged a truce with the Danish fleet for king Aethelred in 1002. Then he killed the king's high-reeve Aefic and was banished. Brother of Aethelflaed.

Leofsige of London, a landholder at Wormley in Herts. Probably early 11th century.

Leofsige, a priest. He was given the slave Wunstan by bishop Aelfwold of Crediton in c1012.

Leofsige, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Leofsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bedford, Chester, London and Stamford. Early 11th century.

Leofsige, bishop of Worcester 1016-1033, after Wulfstan. Abbot of Thorney in Cambs c993-1016, after Godeman.

Leofsige, abbot of Ely c1029-c1044, after Leofric.

Leofsige Duddesunu, a master mason and landholder at Wormley in Herts. Son of Dudde. Mid 11th century.

Leofsige the Deacon, probably of Ramsey. He held extensive estates in Lincs. Father of Morcar. Mid 11th century.

Leofsige, nephew of Leofsige the Deacon. He held land at Mareham on the Hill and Threckingham in Lincs. Mid 11th century.

Leofsige, a witness of manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th centurey.

Leofsige, an abbot, possibly of Abingdon or Evesham, in 1055.

Leofsige, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofsige Crevleta, a representative of Ramsey in a dispute with Thorney in c1060.

Leofsige, a thegn in Wilts in 1065.

Leofsige, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Houghton Conquest.

Leofsige, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held eight hides at Pitstone and Horton in Yardley Hundred.

Leofsige, landholders in Cambs in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Camps and Swavesey.

Leofsige, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held four bovates at Hollington and Shirley.

Leofsige, a landholder in Essex in 1066. three He held hides at Lambourne, Radwinter and Crawleybury.

Leofsige, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Long Sutton in Crondall Hundred.

Leofsige, a landholder in Hants in 1066. With Merwen, he held the manor at Boarhunt in Portsdown Hundred.

Leofsige, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Bredenbury, Cuple and Bishops Frome.

Leofsige, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held a hide at Graveley and Bengeo.

Leofsige, a reeve of king Edward. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Hertford.

Leofsige, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held four and a half carucates at Grainsby, Langton and Riseholme.

Leofsige, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Banham in Guiltcross Hundred.

Leofsige, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held five hides and a virgate at Aldwincle and Lowick.

Leofsige, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Torweston in Williton Hundred.

Leofsige, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifty acres at Peasenhall and Little Bealings.

Leofsige, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held four hides and three virgates at Marden and Sedlescombe.

Leofsige, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Aston and Aughton Hall.

Leofsine, a witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Leofsine, abbot of Thorney in Cambs 1016-c1023, after Leofsige. A monk of Thorney.

Leofsona, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Leofstan, a youth who demanded to see the incorrupt body of king Edmund of East Anglia. He became insane and died swarming with worms. Late 9th century.

Leofstan, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 955.

Leofstan, son of Goda and brother of Leofric. He and his brother falsely claimed an estate at Cooling in Kent from queen Eadgifu in 955.

Leofstan, a thegn. A witness in 970 to an endorsement by king Edgar of a Kent charter.

Leofstan, a priest at the monastery at Horningsea in Cambs. He was accused of theft. A kinsman of prior Wulfric. Mid 10th century.

Leofstan, a shire reeve in Suffolk. Mid 10th century.

Leofstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Chester and Shaftesbury. Late 10th century.

Leofstan, a thegn. He held land at Titchmarsh in Northants. Late 10th century.

Leofstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bedford, Canterbury, Colchester, London, Norwich, Wallingford and York. Late 10th century.

Leofstan, a thegn in Sussex in 988. He held four mansae at Colworth.

Leofstan, a deacon at Worcester between 977 and 996.

Leofstan of Sussex, a thegn. Son of Aelfwold. With Aethelwold and bishop Aethelsige, he was sent by king Aethelred as a legate to duke Richard of Normandy in 991.

Leofstan of Mersham in Kent. A witness of documents in Canterbury between c994 and 1002.

Leofstan, brother of Leofwine Cwatt. In c1015 he inherited land that had been taken from his brother by the atheling Athelstan.

Leofstan, moneyers of this name six operated mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leofstan, moneyers of this name eight operated mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Leofstan, a cniht of Queen Emma. He held land at Kirby Cane in Norfolk in c1045.

Leofstan, a port reeve in London in 1054, probably jointly with Aelfsige.

Leofstan, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057. Possibly a moneyer.

Leofstan Bittecat, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofstan Herlepic of Whittlesey, a representative of Thorney in a dispute with Ramsey in c1060.

Leofstan, abbot of Bury St.Edmunds 1044-1065, after Ufi. He had been a dean at Bury. He inherited land at Grimston in Norfolk from bishop Aelfric of East Anglia in 1043.

Leofstan, dapifer, or steward, of abbot Leofstan of Bury St.Edmunds. He held land in Essex and Suffolk. Mid 11th century.

Leofstan, abbot of St.Albans c1061-c1066, after Aelfric.

Leofstan, a moneyer, at Northampton, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Leofstan, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Little Holland, Runwell and Elsenham.

Leofstan, a reeve and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held eight hides at Rainham in Chafford Hundred.

Leofstan, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a virgate at Linton in Bromsash Hundred.

Leofstan, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held a sulung at Eddintone and Pising.

Leofstan, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held eight carucates at Guton, Calthorpe and Heveringham.

Leofstan, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide at Evenley in Albaldstow Hundred.

Leofstan, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Leofstan of Falkenham, held six and a half carucates at Blakenham, Bricett and Loose.

Leofstan, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty-five acres at Barsham in Wangford Hundred.

Leofsun, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held nine hides at Moze, Frinton and Rettendon.

Leofsun, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held two carucates and a hundred acres at Finborough, Newton and Somersham.

Leofsunu, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter, Shrewsbury and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Leofsunu, a landholder in Kent. He married the widow of Eadric of Wouldham, and usurped her estate. Late 10th century.

Leofsunu, an Englishman who fought at the battle of Maldon in 991. He probably came from Sturmer in Essex.

Leofsunu, abbot of Cerne in Dorset in 1012.

Leofsunu, a landholder at Boughton in Kent. Early 11th century.

Leofsunu, son of Eadgifu and brother of Godwine. He and his brother stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Leofsunu of Winford, a witness of manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th centurey.

Leofsunu, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofswith, a burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leoftaete, mother of Leofwine of Wootton in Berks. Mid 10th century.

Leoftaete, a landholder at Blackwell in Worcestershhire. She forfeited her land. Late 10th century.

Leofthegn, a moneyer of king Aethelred II of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Leofthegn, a moneyer, at Lincoln and Thetford, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leofthegn, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Bedford, Hereford, Maldon and Malmesbury. Mid 11th century.

Leofwald (Liofwald), a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex and of the kings of Mercia. Late 9th century.

Leofwar, probably daughter of Thurstan of Wimbish and Aethelgyth. Mid 11th century.

Leofwara, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held a hide and a half at Leverage in Edwinstree Hundred.

Leofwara, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held a hide and a half at Combwich in Cannington Hundred.

Leofwara, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. She held three hides at Perry Barr.

Leofward, son of Edward of Combe. A monk at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in c990.

Leofward, a man of archbishop Oswald of York in 987. He held land at Pyrton in Oxfordshhire.

Leofward, a landholder at Tibenham in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Leofward, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Colchester and Lewes. Mid 11th century.

Leofward Healta (Leowerd), a slave freed at Exeter in c1050. Brother of Leofwine.

Leofward, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a hide at Langley in Reading Hundred.

Leofward, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Benfleet.

Leofward, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a iugum at Buckland in Faversham Hundred.

Leofward, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three bovates at Sutton Bonnington in Rushcliffe Wapentake.

Leofward, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held half a hide in Willingdon Hundred.

Leofward (Liuuard), abbot of Muchelney in 1066, after Leofric.

Leofwaru, aunt of Leofwine of Kelvedon in Essex. Sister of Wulfstan, one of the heroes of Maldon, and mother of Eadwold. She inherited land at Purleigh from her nephew. End of 10th century.

Leofwaru, daughter of Oswig and Leofflaed. Granddaughter of ealdorman Brihtnoth of Essex and sister of Aelfwyn and Aethelswith. A landholder Wetheringsett in Suffolk. She married Lustwine, who is probably Wine the father of Thurstan of Wimbish. Mid 11th century.

Leofwaru, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held a hundred acres at Withersfield in Risbridge Hundred.

Leofweard, a moneyer, at Chichester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leofweard, a citizen of Exeter. Brother of the port-reeve Aelfweard. Mid 11th century.

Leofwig, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Colchester and Lincoln. Late 10th century.

Leofwig, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor at Chester, London and Warwick. Mid 11th century.

Leofwig, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Sezincote in Chelthorn Hundred.

Leofwig, landholders in Oxon in 1066. Men of this name held five and a half hides at Thrupp and Chilworth.

Leofwig, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Leighton and Eyton.

Leofwina, sister of abbot Osketel of Crowland. She carried relics of St Neot to Crowland in c995. She is probably Leofgifu.

Leofwine, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Leofwine, an English missionary in Frisia. He travelled with Marchelm. Late 8th century.

Leofwine, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 868.

Leofwine, an ealdorman in the east of England. Mid 10th century.

Leofwine, nephew of Aethelgifu. He inherited a hide at Clifton in Beds from her in c946.

Leofwine, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edgar in 967.

Leofwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Lympne and Tamworth. Late 10th century.

Leofwine, a landholder at Chippenham and Downham in Cambs. Son of Hereric and brother of Aluric (Aelfric). Late 10th century.

Leofwine, bishop of Leicester or Dorchester on Thames c956-c965. Probably bishop of Lindsey c953-c965.

Leofwine, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Edgar in 974.

Leofwine, a dux. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Martyr in 976.

Leofwine, a landholder at Croome in Worcs. Late 10th century.

Leofwine (Aethelric), low-born father of Eadric Streona, Aelfric Goda, Brihtric, Aethelmaer, Aethelweard and Aethelwine. Late 10th century.

Leofwine, moneyers of this name operated thirteen mints of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofwine, a prepositus at Ely. A landholder at Hill and Haddenham. Late 10th century.

Leofwine, an amicus of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 985. He held land at Hartlebury.

Leofwine, a thegn. Son of Leoftaete. He held ten cassati at Wooton in Berks in 985.

Leofwine, a huntsman of king Aethelred in 987. He held land at Westwood in Wilts and at Farleigh Hungerford in Somerset.

Leofwine, a clerk at Worcester. He witnessed documents between 966 and c990.

Leofwine, son of Aelfric. He was in dispute with Wynflaed over land at Hagbourne in Berks in c990.

Leofwine of Moredon. A Surrey thegn, he attended the great Synod in London in c990.

Leofwine, son of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia, and brother of Aethelweard. Leofric and Edwin. He held land at Barnwell in Hunts. Late 10th century.

Leofwine of Ditton. A Kentish thegn. A witness of documents in Canterbury in c994.

Leofwine, son of Aelfheah. He held disputed land at Snodland in Kent in c995.

Leofwine, son of bishop Oswald's thegn Aethelnoth. Late 10th century.

Leofwine, a kinsman of ealdorman Aethelmaer. He held land at Shifford in Oxon. Late 10th century.

Leofwine, son of Wulfstan, one of the heroes of Maldon, and nephew of Leofwaru. He held estates at Kelvedon, Purleigh and Barling in Essex in 998.

Leofwine, a king's high-reeve. He was killed at the battle of Dean in 1001.

Leofwine, a thegn. A witness of a grant to the monastery at St.Albans in 1007.

Leofwine, father of Wulfric who was killed at battle of Ringmere in 1010.

Leofwine, a discthegn or seneschal of Edmund atheling in 1012.

Leofwine Polga, a man of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. In c1013 he inherited five mancuses of gold and a horse from Aelfwold.

Leofwine, prior of the Old Minster Winchester in c1015.

Leofwine, a thegn between 988 and 1015, possibly ealdorman of the Hwicce. Son of Athulf; father of Aethelmaer. He held land in Cambs, Essex and in London. He quarrelled with his mother, and beat her to death. He was a benefactor of the abbeys at Thorney and Ely.

Leofwine Cwatt, brother of Leofstan. He had an estate taken from him by the atheling Athelstan and given to his brother in c1015.

Leofwine of Bygrave, a landholder in Herts. He had his estate returned to him in the will of the atheling Athelstan in c1015.

Leofwine, moneyers of this name operated twenty-nine mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leofwine, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Leofwine, a thegn. A landholder near Drayton in Hants in 1019.

Leofwine, son of Werhelm. A surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Leofwine the Red, a landholder at Boughton and Surrenden in Kent. He stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Leofwine, son of Godwine of Horton. A surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Leofwine, abbot of Ely 1019-1022, after Aelfsige. He was driven out of Ely and travelled with archbishop Aethelnoth to Rome in 1022, where he was cleared of all charges against him.

Leofwine, a thegn in Hants in 1023. Son of Bondi. He held land at Hannington.

Leofwine of Frome, a thegn in Hereford. He represented the mother of Edwin at a shire meeting at Aylton in c1023.

Leofwine, son of Wulfsige. A thegn in Hereford. He attended a shire meeting at Aylton in c1023.

Leofwine, ealdorman of Mercia 994-1023. Son of Aelfwine, and father of earl Leofric, ealdorman Northman and Edwin.

Leofwine, a thegn. A witness to an Ilminster charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Leofwine, a seneschal, of the athelings, in c1030.

Leofwine, a moneyer, at Buckingham and Oxford, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine, son of Athelstan of Bledlow in Bucks. He was probably a cniht of Toki of Halton in 1038.

Leofwine, a moneyer at Bury St. Edmunds in c1038.

Leofwine cild, a landholder at Sundon and Streatley in Beds. Son of Edwin of Caddington. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine, a moneyer, at Axbridge, of king Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine, brother of Leofflaed and brother-in-law of Thurkill the White. A landholder at Mansell in Hereford in c1043.

Leofwine, moneyers of this name operated twenty-seven mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine Horn, a moneyer, at Rochester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine, a priest at Dover between c1020 and 1044. He held the land of St. Mildthryth at Langden in Kent. He stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Leofwine, a priest at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in c1045. He held land at Ileden and Langdon in Kent.

Leofwine of Exe, a witness of documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Leofwine, a landholder in Essex of Ketel Alder. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine, a slave freed at Exeter in c1050. Brother of Leofward Healta.

Leofwine, a priest at Whitstone in Cornwall. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine, probably abbot of Thorney in Cambs in 1051.

Leofwine, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwine, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwine Ballock, a burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwine Chane, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwine Gulee, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwine Scottelaf, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwine the shoe-maker, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwine Waterpot, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwine Wurtwos, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwine Cloche, a cniht of abbot Aelfwine of Ramsey in Hunts in c1060.

Leofwine the Long, a monk at Peterborough in c1060.

Leofwine, earl of south-east England. Son of Earl Godwine of Wessex, he was exiled with his family in 1051. Returning from exile in 1052, he ravaged Devon and Somerset, alongside his brother earl Harold. He was killed in the battle at Hastings in 1066. Brother of Edith, Swein, Harold, Tostig, Gyrth, Wulfnoth and Gunnhild.

Leofwine, a moneyer, at Bristol, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine of Nuneham, a prominent landholder. He held eighteen hides in Bucks, sixty-seven hides in Warks, and sixteen hides in Oxon. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine Mowe (The Sickle), a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine Prat (The Dodger), a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Leofwine, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held thirty-three hides at Langford, Segenhoe, Silsoe and Totternhoe.

Leofwine cild, a thegn of king Edward in 1066. He held ten hides at Kensworth in Herts, nineteen hides at Caddington, Meppershall and Streatley in Beds, thirteen hides at Purleigh and Helions Bumpstead in Essex, fourteen hides at Edgmond in Shropshire, and two carucates at Brenston and Sapperton in Derby.

Leofwine, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Bucklebury, Barton and Burley.

Leofwine, a goldsmith and landholder in Berks in 1066. He held three hides at Shippon in Hormer Hundred.

Leofwine, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held eight and a half hides at Ravenstone and Dadford.

Leofwine, a reeve of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Wavendon in Moulsoe Hundred.

Leofwine, brother of Aelfsige. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held half a hide in Stone Hundred.

Leofwine, a landholder in 1066. He held a hide at Hillesdon in Bucks, and land in Notts. Son of Aestan.

Leofwine Wavre, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Simpson and Wanden.

Leofwine, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held two hides at Whaddon in Armingford Hundred.

Leofwine, a priest and landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate and forty acres at Meldreth and Westwick.

Leofwine, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held seven estates amounting to six hides.

Leofwine, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Delabole in Stratton Hundred.

Leofwine, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held four carucates at Waterfield, Osleston and Unstone.

Leofwine, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held half a virgate and three furlongs at West Putford and Knowstone.

Leofwine Socca, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Blackborough in Hayridge Hundred.

Leofwine, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen and a half hides at Rampisham and Corfe Mullen.

Leofwine, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-six hides at Stanford Rivers, Baddow and Goldhanger.

Leofwine Croc, a landholder in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Bradfield and West Bergholt in Essex, and two carucates at Buxhall in Suffolk.

Leofwine, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-eight hides at Elkstone, Didmarton, Lasborough and Siddington.

Leofwine, a landholder in Glos in 1066. Jointly with a namesake, he held five hides at Elkstone in Rapsgate Hundred.

Leofwine, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen hides at Candover, Itchel and Cove.

Leofwine, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held half a hide at Yarsop in Staple Hundred.

Leofwine, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Munden, Sacombe and Hunsdon.

Leofwine Scufa, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held thirty hides at Bushey, Caddington and Barley. Possibly son of Edwin of Caddington.

Leofwine, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Hamerton and Winwick.

Leofwine, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held five sulungs at Bewsborough, Bekesbourne and Frinstead.

Leofwine, landholders in Leics in 1066. Men of this name held half a hide and thirty carucates at Aylestone, Thurcaston and Dunton Basset.

Leofwine, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held seventeen carucates at Epworth and Gainsborough.

Leofwine, a priest and lawman in Lincoln in 1066. He became a monk.

Leofwine, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates and eighty acres at Deopham and Morley.

Leofwine, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at Nortoft, Purston and Brockhall.

Leofwine, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held nine bovates at Thrumpton, Sibthorpe and Kingston-on-Soar.

Leofwine, son of Aelfwine. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Notts, Derby and Lincs in 1066.

Leofwine, landholders in Oxon in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-two hides at Chinnor, Dunthrop and Cowley.

Leofwine, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two hides at Dorrington, Woore and Wem.

Leofwine, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held ten and a half hides at Merriott, Combwich and Newton. DB

Leofwine, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Leofwine son of Brun, Leofwine son of Ringulf, and Leofwine of Bacton, held fifteen and a half carucates at Witnesham, Bacton and Milden.

Leofwine the Bald, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Wyverstone in Hartismere Hundred.

Leofwine Bynna, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Mellis in Hartismere Hundred.

Leofwine, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a hide at Godalming.

Leofwine, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held seventy-seven hides at Lancing, Sompting, Streat and Applesham.

Leofwine, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name, including Leofwine brother of Aelfwine, held twenty-four hides at Arrow, Bourton-on-Dunsmore and Shuckburgh.

Leofwine Doda, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three hides at Wilmcote in Pathlow Hundred.

Leofwine, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two hides at Grafton in Kinwardstone Hundred.

Leofwine, landholders in Worcs in 1066. Men of this name held three and a half hides at Bayton and Bredons Norton.

Leofwine, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen carucates at Glass Houghton, Buckton and Studley.

Leofwine, bishop of Lichfield in 1053-1067, after Wulfsige. He had been abbot of Coventry in c1043. He went overseas to be consecrated as he considered the primacy of Stigand to be irregular.

Leofwold, a moneyer, at Wilton, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Leofwold, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Leofwold, moneyers of this name operated seven mints of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Leofwold, father of Scule of Thetford in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Leofwold, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Salisbury, Stamford and York. Early 11th century.

Leofwold, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Guildford, Ipswich and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Leofwold, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leofwold Gustate, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057. He was probably a moneyer.

Leofwold, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a iugum at Oare in Faversham Hundred.

Leofwold, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three carucates and forty acres at Wreningham and Saxlingham.

Leofwy see Leofwig

Leofwyn, probably wife of Aethelric of Bocking in Kent. Late 10th century.

Leofwyn, a lady in Wilts. She inherited a coat of fur from Aethelwold the Stout in c1008.

Leofwyn, wife of Thurketel of Palgrave. She inherited land at Roydon in Norfolk from her husband in c1038.

Leofwyn, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leoling, a king in South Wales in 946. He fought alongside king Edmund of Wessex against king Dunmail of Cumberland.

Leontius, son of Rentius and Caesoria Corocca, and brother of Munatius and Lestinus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB371.

Leot, a Danish earl, or dux, in Northumbria. A witness of documents in 956.

Leothan, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Leoun, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lepidus, Marius, in Arthurian legend: An officer in the force of Lucius Hiberius,

fighting against Arthur.

Leppa, a comes of king Aethelbald of Mercia in c735. Father of Beage.

Lepstan see Leofstan

Lerman, a moneyer, at Totnes, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Lescey, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lestinus, son of Rentius and Caesoria Corocca, and brother of Munatius and Leontius. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB371.

Lethelt, a slave in Cornwall. In c959 she and her offspring were freed by Marh at St.Petrocs.

Lethi, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two hides at Ashford in Culvestone Hundred.

Lethwin, a sub-prior at Crowland. He was killed in the refectory of the monastery after the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Leueua see Leofgifu

Leubrico (Leofric), owner of a ship sold to abbess Eadburg of Thanet, in c748.

Leuret of Essewem, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Leuret see also Leofred

Leuric, ealdorman of Leicester. He attested the spurious charter of Crowland dated 716.

Leuric see also Leofric

Leutherius (Hlothere, Eleutherius), bishop of the West Saxons 670-676, after Wini. He was a nephew of bishop Aethelbert of Dorchester on Thames, who sent him to king Cenwalh of the West Saxons. He attended the synod of Hertford in 673.

Leva, wife of Aelfsige of Langworth in Lincs. Mid 11th century.

Leverer, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Leveva, a landholder in Suffolk. She held a carucate at Topesfield. Mid 11th century.

Leveva see also Leofgifu

Levig, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Lewerd, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Lewinna, a martyr of the 6th century, probably legend. (DCB)

Leysing, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held twenty-three carucates at Faceby, Guisborough and Tunstall.

Le... see also Leof...

Liaba (Liabinc), a moneyer of king Aethelwulf of Wessex and of archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Liaba, son of Birgwine. He held land at Ileden in Kent in 873.

Liadrafen, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Lianour, in Arthurian legend: A duke.

Liban, in Arthurian legend: A daughter of king Ban.

Liberalis, a centurion of the 6th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1508.

Libo, a centurion of the 1st cohort. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1647.

Liburnius Fronto, Marcus, a centurion of the 2nd legion Augusta in c150. Named on an altar found at Benwell. RIB1330.

Licinianus, owner of a bronze trulla found near Durham. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.27.

Licinianus, owner of a steatite tablet found at Wroxeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB2450.2.

Licinius, named on a pewter cup found in Suffolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.22.

Licinius Ascanius, Titus, named on a statue base found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB14.

Licinius Clemens. a prefect of the 1st cohort of Hamians. Named on an altar to the Syrian goddess, found at Carvoran. Roman, c163. RIB1792.

Licinius, Gaius, a veteran. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB534.

Licinius Nerva, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB347.

Licinius Ripanus, Marcus, a prefect. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1993.

Licinius Saliga, Lucius, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adiutrix. Named on a tombstone fragment found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB253.

Licinius Valens, Lucius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Arles. Roman, unknown date. RIB500.

Licinius Valerianus, Titus, a tribune of the 1st Loyal Cohort of Vardulli. Named on an altar found at High Rochester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1263.

Licorant, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Tarsenesyde and mother of Enid.

Licorides, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Lictwin, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Tuddenham in Carlford Hundred.

Lide (Elidius)(St.), a Celtic hermit on the Isles of Scilly. He may have been the seer visited by Olaf Trygvasson. Possibly late 10th century.

Lidoine, in Arthurian legend: Sister of Laris. She married Claris.

Lifana, niece of Lucius Senofilius. Named on a tombstone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1830.

Lifardus, archbishop of Canterbury, martyred in Gaul in c640. A fabricated story to create relics. (DCB)

Lifinc, a moneyer of king Aethelred I of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Lifinc, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Lifinc, moneyers of this name operated nine mints of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Lifinc, moneyers of this name operated twelve mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Lifinc, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Stamford and Wilton. Mid 11th century.

Lifinc, moneyers of this name operated eight mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Lifing, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Lifing, abbot of Winchcombe in Glos in 851.

Lifing, a thegn in Herts in 957. He held 9 hides near St.Albans.

Lifing (Leofinc), a landholder in Worcs. Late 10th century.

Lifing of Trumpington, a witness in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Lifing of Malling, a thegn in Kent in c1003. Father of Ealdred.

Lifing, legatee of land at Tewin in Herts from the atheling Athelstan in c1016.

Lifing, archbishop of Canterbury 1013-1020, after the martyrdom of Aelfheah. A monk at Glastonbury, abbot of Chertsey 989-998, after Ordbriht, bishop of Wells 998-1013, after Aelfwine. Also known as Athelstan or Aelfstan.

Lifing, an unidentified abbot.. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Lifing, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Lifing, bishop of Crediton 1031-1046, after Eadnoth, bishop of Worcester 1038-1046, after Brihtheah. He had been abbot of Tavistock in c1009. He carried a letter of king Cnut from Rome to England in 1031. He was accused of complicity with earl Godwine in the murder of the atheling Alfred in 1036. Nephew of bishop Brihtwold of Cornwall.

Lifing, a staller in Hants in c1053.

Lifing see also Leofing, Athelstan

Ligier, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Boulogne. He was killed fighting alongside Arthur on his expedition to Gaul.

Ligulf, father of the Yorks thegn Kilvert. Early 11th century.

Ligulf, a bondman of archbishop Aelfric of York in c1023.

Ligulf, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Two men of this name held seven and a half carucates at Tibshelf, Hartington and Yeaveley.

Ligulf, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held forty-four estates amounting to one hundred and ninety-three carucates.

Lile, in Arthurian legend: The Lady of Avalon.

Lilla, a Northumbrian thegn. He was killed in 625 while protecting king Edwin of Northumbria from the assassin Eumer, whose sword passed through his body and wounded Edwin.

Limisius, named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Married to Aicetuos and father of Lattio. Roman, unknown date. RIB936.

Lincot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lindbald, a monk and landholder in Berks in 1066. He held three hides at Lyford in Marcham Hundred.

Linditus, named on a Samian fragment found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.293.

Lindwine, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Linet (Lynette), in Arthurian legend; Sister of Lionesse and Gringemore.

Lintricus, abbot of Exeter. see Sintricus

Linxi, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held six hides at Crux Easton in Hurstbourne Hundred.

Lioba see Leofgyth

Liobsynde, first abbess of Wenlock in c680. A Frankish nun from Chelles.

Liofa, assassin. see Leofa

Liofing, a member of the community at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Liofing of Henlow, a slave of Aethelgifu in Beds. Late 10th century.

Liof... see also Leof...

Lionel, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Nephew of Lancelot.

Lionesse(Lyonesse), in Arthurian legend; Sister of Linet and Gringemore. She married Gareth.

Lionors, in Arthurian legend; Daughter of earl Sanam. Mother of Borre, by Arthur.

Lipestan see Leofstan

Lisais, in Arthurian legend: Fourth of the seven kings of Joseph of Arimathea.

Liseman, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held three hides at Melksham.

Litegenus Maccus, named on a tile found in Essex. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.105.

Litha, a Celtic midsummer goddess.

Litilman, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Litorius Pacatianus, a beneficiarius of the governor. Named on an altar to Mithras, found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1599.

Liupida, sister of Saint Patrick. Daughter of Calpurnius and Concessa. Mid 5th century.

Liudger, a Frisian priest. He studied with Alcuin at York for three years in c765. He became bishop of Münster in c803. Brother of Hildigrim.

Liudhard, a Frankish bishop, of Senlis. He came to Britain as chaplain to Bertha, wife of king Aethelbert of Kent. He died in c603, and was buried at St. Augustine's, Canterbury.

Liuuard see Leofward

Li... see also Leof...

Livius Saturninus, a centurion of the 20th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Gloucester. Roman, unknown date. RIB122.

Livius, Gallus, an officer of the usurper Allectus in 296. He and his troops surrevndered to the Venedoti, but were decapitated nonetheless, their heads being dumped in the Walbrook.

Llenlleawc, in Arthurian legend: An Irish companion of Arthur.

Llifiau (Llif), son of Cian. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. Probably a Pict, he was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Llofan Llaw Diffro (Lovan), the killer of king Urien of Rheged in c590.

Llud, Celtic/British god. see Nodens

Llywarch Hen, a poet, and cousin of king Urien of Rheged. One of his 24 sons was Cenau, a survivor of the battle of Catraeth in c588. In Arthurian legend a knight of Arthur.

Llywri, father of Gwaednerth who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Loc (Athelstan Loc), a moneyer, at Winchester, of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Locar, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two bovates at Elkesley in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Locci, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Elsing in Eynsford Hundred.

Locryn (Loegrius), in legend, son of Brutus and Ignage. Brother of Kamber and Albanact. He maried Guendolen, and was father of Maddan. King of Britain for 10 years, after his father. Before 1000BC.

Lodi, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Moulsoe.

Lodric, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held three hides at Falscot in Blewbury Hundred.

Logistilla, in Arthurian legend: A sister of Morgan.

Logus, probably acting commander of a detachment of the 20th legion. Named on a tegula found at Holt. Roman, unknown date. RIB2463.58.

Logwor, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Lohengrin, in Arthurian legend: A son of Perceval.

Loholt (Llacheu), in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Loki, a Norse God. He appears on English inscriptions, but has no Anglo-Saxon counterpart. Father of Hel.

Lokki, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide at Weston Favell in Spelhoe Hundred.

Lollia Bodicca, wife of the centurion Flavius Virilis. and mother of Victor and Victorinus. Roman, probably third century. CIL VIII 2877.

Lollius Urbicus, Quintus, Roman governor of Britain in c139. Named on a dedication slab found at Corbridge. RIB1147.

Londbriht, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Lonetot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Longchampe, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Longevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Longinus (Longus, Lentulus), Roman governor of Britain in c158, after Julius Verus. CIL XVI 130.

Longinius Laetus, Quintus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Spain. Roman, unknown date. RIB535.

Longinus, a centurion. Named on a black burnished bowl fragment found at Caernarvon. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2503.117.

Longinus, a trumpeter of the 1st cohort of Batavians. Named on a tombstone found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1559.

Longinus, named on an altar to the Veteres, found at Vindolanda. Roman, unknown date.

Longinus, son of Flavius Longus. Named on an altar found at Chester. Probably early 3rd century. RIB450.

Longinus, son of Sdapezematygus. A duplicarius of the 1st Cavalry Regiment of Thracians. Named on a tombstone found at Colchester. Roman,c48. RIB201.

Longinus, a Scandinavian named on the high cross at Gosforth, Cumbria, c950.

Loraine le Savage, in Arthurian legend: A false knight.

Lord, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Foxley in Eynsford Hundred.

Lore, in Arthurian legend: The Lady of Garadigan, at the court of Arthur.

Lorete, in Arthurian legend: Sister of Griflet.

Lorie, in Arthurian legend: A mistress of Gawaine.

Lossio Veda, grandson of Vepogenus. A Caledonian. Named on a bronze plate dedicated to Mars Medocius, found at Colchester. Roman, c230. RIB191.

Loswine, a cniht of Aethelric Bigga in c1040.

Loth of Lodonesia, or Lyones, (Lot of Lothian) a leader of the British army in 509, fighting against Octa and Eosa. He married Morgawse, or Anna, daughter of Uther Pendragon. Nephew of king Sichelm of Norway, he eventually became king. Brother of Urien and Auguselus,and father of Gawaine, Gaheris, Agravine, Gareth and Clarissant.

Lothbrok, a Norwegian, a castaway in Norfolk, whose sons were early settlers in York. He may be the legendary king Ragnar Lothbrok who was supposedly the father of Ingwar and Ubba. Probably before 9th century.

Lothbrok (Ragnar Lothbrok), a legendary king of the Norwegians, and possibly the father of 8 sons including Ingwar, Ubba, Sigurd Snake-in-the-eye and Beorn Ironside. He married Thora, Lathgertha and Aslaud. He was captured and thrown into a snake-pit by king Aelle of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Lothen, a stone-mason in North Yorks. Probably 10th century.

Lothen, a Viking raider. With Yrling, he ravaged in Kent and Essex in 1048.

Lothen, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Golbourne in Broxton Hundred.

Lothor, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Lotta, in Arthurian legend: Queen of Ireland and mother of Iseult.

Louis d'Outremer, son of king Charles the Simple of France, and Eadgifu. Grandson of king Edward the Elder. He spent seven years in exile at the court of his uncle king Athelstan before regaining his father's throne and reigning 936-954. He married Gerburg.

Lousius Suavis, a centurion of the 6th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1499.

Lovel, in Arthurian legend: A knight, killed by Lancelot.

Lovell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lovernianus, owner of a pewter plate found near Oxford. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.27.

Lovesius Cadarus, Gaius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Lusitania. Roman, probably early 2nd century. RIB501.

Lovetot, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Luuetotholm in East Riding.

Lowine, an early British king in Gloucester. He helped Cynric to defeat king Wasing. Early 6th century.

Lucaena, a witness of a document in Kent in c868.

Lucan, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Butler to Arthur. Brother of Bedevere.

Lucanere, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Lucanus, a Roman soldier. Named on a bronze cauldron found at Newstead. RIB2415.65.

Lucanus, named on Samian fragments found in London and Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.299-300.

Lucas, in Arthurian legend; A knight. Butler to Arthur.

Lucco, son of Trennus, of the Dobunni. An infantryman of the 1st British cohort in Pannonia, granted citizenship in 105. Married to Tutela, and father of Similis, Lucca and Pacata.

Luccus, maker of an iron knife found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2428.10.

Luceman, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Lucia, daughter of earl Aelfgar of Mercia. She married Ivo Taillebosc. Mid 11th century.

Lucianus, owner of a silver ring found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2422.27.

Lucianus, named on a Samian dish found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, early 3rd century. RIB2501.307.

Lucianus, named on a statuette found near Lancaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB617.

Lucilianus, son of Sallienus Thalamus, and brother of Ampeianus. Named on a dedication slab found at Caerleon. Roman, c200. RIB 324.

Lucilius Ingenuus, a centurion. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB544.

Lucilius Sabinianus, a die-maker at Chester. Probably early 3rd century. RIB2409.6.

Lucillianus, Quintus, an oculist. Named on a green schist stamp found at Wroxeter. Probably late 3rd century. RIB2446.13.

Lucillus, son of Luccianus. Named on a pewter plate found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.9.

Lucius, named on a Samian fragment found at Chester. Roman, c75. RIB2501.306.

Lucius, son of Coilus. In legend king of Britain for 13 years after his father. He is reputed to have brought Christianity to Britain. He died c156.

Lucius, a centurion. Named on a handmill found at Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2449.7.

Lucius, a gladiator. Named on a pottery fragment found at Leicester. Roman, unknown date.

Lucius, named on a Samian fragment found at Stanwix. Roman, c150. RIB2501.303.

Lucius, named on a Samian dish found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, early 3rd century. RIB2501.307.

Lucius Goutius, a soldier of the century of Julius Numisianus. Named on a building stone found near Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1315.

Lucius Vanius, a legionary of the 9th cohort at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2410.8.

Lucius Hiberius, in Arthurian legend: A Roman procurator who sent a demand for tribute to Arthur. He led the Roman forces in Gaul.

Lucretius, named on Samian fragments found at Colchester and Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.310-311.

Lucretius Festivus, Gaius, a glass-maker. Named on a bottle found in Cambridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2419.102.

Lucullus, son of Amminius. named on an altar found at Chichester. Probably late 1st century. RIB90.

Lucuman, a king's reeve. He was killed in the battle in the estuary of the river Itchen in 896.

Lucy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lud Hudibras see Hudibras

Lud, son of Heli. King of Britain for 11 years after his father. Brother of Cassivellaunus and Nennius, and father of Mandubracius/Androgeus and Tenvantius. Early 1st century BC.

Luda, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Luda, a priest, probably at Gloucester, in 883.

Luda, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

LUDECA, a dux or ealdorman, he became king of Mercia 825-827, after Beornwulf. He was killed by the East Angles while attempting to avenge his predecassor Beornwulf.

Ludhere, a priest. A witness at Clovesho in 716.

Ludi, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held half a hide at Marston Stannett in Plegelgate Hundred.

Ludi, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Huntington in Culvestone Hundred.

Ludig, a moneyer of kings Alfred aof Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Ludoman, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Offa and Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Ludric, a thegn of earl Aelfgar. A landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held five hides at Yazor.

Ludric, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Hillborough and Binton.

Ludwan (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Ludgvan. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Lufamour, in Arthurian legend: A lover of Perceval.

Lufa, a thegn of king Eadred in Hants. A landhoder at Segenworth in Hants. He forfeited land, probably at Chirton in Wilts, to ealdorman Aethelmaer of Hants. Mid 10th century.

Lufa, moneyer of king Cnut. see Leofa

Lufa, a landholder in Devon. Father of Saewine. Mid 11th century.

Lufa, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a virgate at Lovacott in Shebbear Hundred.

Lufu (Lufa), probably a nun. She held land at Mongeham in Kent in c902.

Lufu, a peasant born on an estate at Ebbesborne in Wilts, who was allowed to remain there with her three children when the estate was sold in 902.

Lug, a powerful and widespread pagan Celtic deity. Also known as Find or Vind.

Luge, with Athea and Brigid, a companion of Modwenna of Burton. 7th or 9th century.

Lugotorix, a commander of the British, under Cassivellaunus, captured by Caesar in 54 BC.

Luguain, in Arthurian legend: Servant of Yder. He became a knight.

Luha, a peasant born on an estate at Ebbesborne in Wilts, who was allowed to remain there with his six children when the estate was sold in 902.

Luhha, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Lul, a moneyer, in East Anglia, of kings Offa and Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Lul, archbishop of Mainz. see Lullus

Lulach, king of Scotland. Son of king Macbeth of Scotland and Gruoch. Mid 11th century.

Lulla, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Lulla, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Possibly Lul. Late 8th century.

Lulla, a dux or princeps of king Brihtric of Wessex in 801. He held land in Kent and at Crux Easton in Hants.

Lulla, an unidentified abbot from Winchester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Lulla, an unidentified abbot from Dunwich. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Lulla, a priest of Lichfield. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Lulla, a miles. A witness to Rochester charters of 842 and 855.

Lulla (Lullede), a dux or ealdorman. A witness of documents in Dorset and Kent in 854 and 858.

Lulla, three men of this name witnessed a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Lulla, a moneyer of kings Aethelred I of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Lullede, dux. see Lulla

Lulling, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Lulling, an ealdorman in Mercia in 799.

Lulling, a priest from Rochester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Lulling, an abbot. A witness of documents in Devon in 846.

Lulling, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 937-939, after Eadred.

Lulluc, a king's thegn. A witness of documents in Devon in 846.

Lullus (Lul), archbishop of Mainz in Saxony 755-785, after the martyrdom of Boniface. An English deacon and missionary in Saxony in c745, he carried letters for archbishop Boniface. He had been a pupil of Dealwine, and a monk at Malmesbury.

Lumar, a moneyer, at Hereford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Lunar, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lunaris, named on a tombstone found in Westmorland. Married to Pluma. Roman, unknown date. RIB786.

Lunaris, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1521.

Luncy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lunden, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Burgh in Colneis Hundred.

Lunete, in Arthurian legend: Cousin of Nimue. A damsel who aided Yvain.

Luning, a moneyer of archbishop Wulfred of Canterbury. Early 9th century.

Lunling, a sub-king. A witness of a document in Hants in c785.

Lupicinus, a Roman magister armorum. He was sent to Britain by Julian in c360 to settle the problem of the Picts.

Lupulus, named on an altar to the god Mogons, found at Vindolanda. Roman, unknown date.

Lupus, Virius, Roman Governor see Virius

Lupus, bishop of Troyes. In c429 he was sent to Britain with Germanus by a Gallic synod to preach against the Pelagian heresy.

Lurio, a German, named on a tombstone found at Chesters. Married to Julia, father of Canio. Brother of Ursa. Roman, unknown date. RIB1483.

Lurio, a German, named on an altar to the god Maponus,found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2063.

Lurk, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty-four acres at Walton in Colneis Hundred.

Lusius Sabinianus, Quintus, Imperial Procurator. Named on an altar found at Inveresk. Roman, c215. RIB2132.

Lustwine, a landholder in the Eastern Counties. He married Leofwaru, daughter of Leofflaed, and is probably Wine the father of Thurstan of Wimbish. Early 11th century.

Lustwine, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Otley, Hasketon and Barham.

Lutrise, a thegn of king Edward in Hants in 1053. He held land at Bashley.

Lutsige of Wight, a witness of documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Lutting clito, a prince. Founder of the monastery at Soham, Cambs in c630.

Lutting, an early Latin poet. A pupil of Bede the elder. Late 7th century. He is found in Durham Liber Vitae.

Lutting, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held forty acres at Colne in Lexden Hundred.

Luvede see Leofede

Luwen see Leofwyn

Lu... see also Leof...

Lyard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lyfing see Lifing, Leofing

Lynet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lyonses of Payarne, in Arthurian legend; A knight.

Lysle, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Lytelman, a moneyer, at Ipswich, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Lytelman, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Maban, a chanter. He was invited from Kent to train the clergy of bishop Acca at Hexham. Early 8th century.

Mabon, in Arthurian legend: Servant of Uther Pendragon.

Mabon, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Snitertun in West Riding.

Mabgo, in Arthurian legend: King of the Venedoti.

Mabyn (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of St.Mabyn. A daughter of the Welsh king Brychan. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Macbeth, king of Scotland 1034-1054. He travelled to Rome in 1050. He married Gruoch in 1032 and was the father of Lulach. He was defeated by earl Siward of Northumbria in 1054, and died in 1058.

Macca, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Myrgings.

Maccus, named on a Samian fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.314.

Maccus (Macon), son of Olaf, an earl of Northumbria. He was reported to have killed Eric Blood Axe, together with his brother Ragnald and his son Henry at Steinmore in 950.

Maccus of Mona, king of many islands, known as the Prince of Pirates. He submitted, after his naval expedition, to king Edgar at Chester in 973.

Maccus, with Aelfhere he supported Wulfstan on the bridge at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Maccus, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Fursnewth in Fawton Hundred.

Maccus, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Kelstern, South Cadeby and Cockerington.

Maccus, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Little Ouseburn and Preston.

Machbethu, a Scots pilgrim. He sailed from Ireland to Cornwall with two fellow pilgrims, Dubslane and Maelinmum, in a home made hide coracle in 891. They travelled on to Wessex, then to Rome, en route to Jerusalem.

Machel, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held a carucate at Cockerham.

Machern, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held two carucates at Ashton Hall.

Machutus, a pupil and companion of St. Brendan, famous in Britain for his miracles. He became exasperated and left for Gaul in 561.

Macon, a Northumbrian noble, possibly Maccus.

Macrinus, probably a potter. Named on a red-ware dish fragment found at Holt, Clwyd. Roman, unknown date. RIB2502.14.

Macsuthan, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Macus, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Madaglan, in Arthurian legend: A king. An opponent of Arthur.

Madalgrim, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held thirty carucates at Smeaton, Ingleby and East Harlsey.

Maddan, in legend the son of Locryn and Guendolen. Father of Mempricius and Malin. Ruler of Britain for 40 years after his mother.

Maddok de la Montaine, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Madede, in Arthurian legend: A king from Ireland. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Madiain, father of Merin who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Madoc, in Arthurian legend: A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome. Possibly kin of Arthur.

Madoch, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Rudford in Botloe Hundred.

Madog of Elfed (Elmet), a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Madog, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Mador de la Porte, in Arthurian legend: A knight of the Round Table. Cousin of Patrise.

Madron (St.), a Cornish monk and saint. Patron of Madron. Nothing is known of his life. Probably 6th century.

Madrun (St.), reputedly a daughter of Vortimer. She was buried at Boscastle. Late 5th century.

Madselin, wife of Ulf Fenisc. Mid 11th century.

Maduhus, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. A German. Roman, unknown date. RIB1526.

Maecilius Fuscus, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c240. Named on a dedication slab found at Lanchester. RIB1092.

Maecius, named on an orange-coloured jar found at Springhead, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.309.

Maegenhere, a monk at Hyde abbey in Winchester in c1000.

Maegenred, a moneyer, at Derby, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Maegenred (Maegerd), a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Maegla, son of Port. He landed on the south coast with his father and his brother Bieda in 501.

Maeglsothen, a man of king Eadwig in Derbyshire, in 956. He held land at Moreton.

Maelcolumban, a landholder in Yorks. Father of Northman. Mid 11th century.

Maeldinas, in legend a companion of Merlin, rescued from madness.

Maeldomen, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Maeldub (Maidulf), an Irish monk. He was an early benefactor of the monastery at Malmesbury in c650, possibly abbot.

Maelgwn (Maglocunus), a powerful early British king, of Gwynedd. A large man. He died of the plague in c549. Great-grandson of Cunedda. Father of Bridei and Rhun.

Maelinmum, a Scots pilgrim. He sailed from Ireland to Cornwall with two fellow pilgrims, Dubslane and Machbethu, in a home made hide coracle in 891. They travelled on to Wessex, then to Rome, en route to Jerusalem.

Maelmaedhog, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Welbury in North Riding.

Maelmaere, probably the wife of the thegn Thorferth of York. Early 11th century.

Maelonius Secundus, a trooper, sesquiplicarius, of the Cavalry Regiment Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB907.

Maelpatrick, a man of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. In c1012 he inherited five mancuses of gold and a horse from Aelfwold.

Maelsuthan, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Maengwyn, a son of Llywarch Hen. Late 6th century.

Maenius Agrippa, Marcus, tribune of the 1st cohort of Spaniards, later procurator of Britain. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Mid 2nd century. RIB823. m117.

Maerheard, a witness of documents in Sussex in c765.

Maerwyn, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. She held three carucates at Burgh in Erpingham Hundred.

Maesius Auspicatus, Publius, named on a statue base found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB645.

Maethild, wife of Geat in the poem the Lament of Deor.

Magbanec, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eleven carucates at Newton and Morton Grange.

Maglaurus (Managles), king of Scotland. In legend, he married Goneril, daughter of king Leir. Father of Morgan. Early 8th century BC.

Maglocunus, early British king. see Maelgwn

Maglore, in Arthurian legend: A companion of Morgan.

Magnard, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Magni, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. With Leofa he held two and a half hides at Waresley.

Magni, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held six acres at Benhall in Plomesgate Hundred.

Magnius, foster father of Mercatilla. Named on a limestone slab found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB162.

Magnus, Gnaeus Pompeius, son-in-law of the Roman emperor Claudius. He was sent back from Britain to Rome in 43 to bring the news of victory.

Magnus Maximus, Roman emperor, 383-388, born in Spain. An army commander in Britain under the elder Theodosius in 367, he was elevated by the army in 383.

Magnus, king of Norway 1035-1047. Son of St.Olaf and, possibly, Aelfhild. He prepared a fleet to invade England in 1045, but this was prevented by a war with king Swein of Denmark.

Magnus Swarthy, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held five hides at Chessington.

Magnus, son of king Harold II. Brother of Godwine, Edmund, Ulf, Gunnhild and Gytha, and half-brother of Harold.

Magunna, named on altar fragments found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2099.

Maidulf, Irish monk. see Maeldub

Maignard (Maynard), a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mailoc, a British suffragan at Braga in Galicia in 572.

Mailure, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Mainou, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held a hide at Yarnton in Wootton Hundred.

Malchus, appears in the remedy Against a Dwarf.

Malchus, one of the seven sleepres in a vision of king Edward the Confessor.

Malcolm I, king of Scotland. He was granted Cumberland by king Edmund in return for an alliance in 945.

Malcolm, an ealdorman who witnessed the Ely charter of c970.

Malcolm, king of the Cumbrians. He submitted, after his naval expedition, to king Edgar at Chester in 973.

Malcolm II, king of Scotland 1005-1034, son of king Kenneth. He defeated earl Uhtred of Northumbria at the battle of Carham in 1016; he was subdued by king Cnut in 1027.

Malcolm III (Malcolm Canmore), king of Scotland 1054 -1093, after Macbeth. Son of the king of the Cumbrians. He was made king of Scotland by earl Siward of Northumbria after the defeat of Macbeth. He married Margaret, grand-daughter of king Edmund Ironside in c1070.

Maldred, son of the thegn Crinan. He married Aethelgifu, daughter of earl Uhtred of Northumbria. Early 11th century.

Malduc, in Arthurian legend: A wizard.

Maledisant, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Breunor the Black.

Malegrine, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Malemayn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Malet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably William Malet.

Malgamus, in Arthurian legend: A king from Gotland. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Malgo, a king of the Britons, probably the Demetae, 581-586, after Vortipor. He was reviled as a homosexual.

Malgrin, in Arthurian legend: An evil knight of Morgan le Fay.

Malin, son of king Maddan. He was killed by his brother Mempricius. Legend, c950BC.

Malinus, in Arthurian legend: A king of Iceland, at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Malius Crassus, a centurion, named on a die found at Chester. Probably early 3rd century. RIB2409.6.

Malte, a thegn at Peterborough in c1059. Father of Iaulf.

Maltus, father of Geolphus. Late 8th century.

Malvasius (Malinus, Malverus), in Arthurian legend: King of Iceland. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Malwin (Malvinus), an ambassador, probably Welsh, from Kent to Mercia. He carried the decrees of the northern synod to king Offa in 787.

Malynoler, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mamelbarin, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mamius Nepos, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Thracians. Named on an altar base found near Workington. Roman, unknown date. RIB797.

Mamolet, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Man, a letter carrier for archbishop Lul. He had been a slave, freed by Lul when he left for Rome in c739.

Man, a slave at Faccombe in Hants. He was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Man, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Ellerby in East Riding.

Manacca (St.), an abbess in Cornwall. Eponym of Manaccan. Believed to be the sister of Selevan. Probably 6th century.

Manaccus (St.), a hermit and bishop in Cornwall. Patron of the church at Lanreath, where he was buried. While a hermit, his companion was Meubred. His date is not known.

Manassen, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Cousin of Accolon of Gaul.

Manawydan, in Arthurian legend: Son of Llyr. A follower of Arthur. Originally a Celtic sea-god.

Mancrent, a moneyer, at Northampton or Southampton, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Mandode, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Mandubracius, exiled prince of the Trinovantes, who sought the protection of Caesar in 54 BC. Son of Imanuentius and father of Addedomoros. In legend he is Androgeus (Geoffrey of Monmouth).

Maneboia, a surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Maneca, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Manegot, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a virgate at Loxley in Pathlow Hundred.

Mangantius (Malgantius), an adviser of king Vortigern. Mid 5th century.

Mangod, a moneyer, at Southampton and Exeter, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Mangod, a thegn of king Edgar in 974. He held land at Hampstead in Middlesex.

Mangod, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Mangod, a landholder in Exeter in c1050.

Mani, a moneyer, at Leicester, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Manianus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.320.

Manius, father of Geminus. Named on an altar found near Southampton. Roman, unknown date. RIB97.

Manius Dionisias, Lucius, a freedman of the imaginifer Curiatius Saturninus of the 2nd legion. Named on an altar found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB147.

Manlef, a slave freed at Exeter in c1050.

Manleof, a moneyer, at Exeter, of kings Harold I and Harthacnut. Early 11th century.

Manlius Valens, Gaius, commander of a Roman legion defeated by the Silures in 52. He became a senator.

Mann, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Derby, Stamford, Winchester and York. Late 10th century.

Mann, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Southwark and Worcester. Late 10th century.

Mann, father of Athelstan and Aelfmaer. Probably a kinsman of Aelfhelm Polga. He held land at Cockayne Hatley and Potton in Beds. Late 10th century.

Mann, a priest at Ely. He measured land at Haddenham. Late 10th century.

Mann, a reeve of Ketel Alder of Stisted in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Mann, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Little Snoring in Gallow Hundred.

Mann, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held land at Shotley in Samford Hundred. A man of earl Gyrth.

Manna, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Manna, a Danish earl. He was killed alongside his father king Toglos at the battle of Tempsford in 917.

Manna, a moneyer, at Canterbury and Norwich, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Manna, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Chester and York. Late 10th century.

Manna, moneyers of this name operated six mints of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Manna, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Huntingdon and Norwich. Early 11th century.

Manna, moneyers of this name operated five mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Manna, a moneyer, at Nottingham, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Mannecin, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Mannel, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Mannel, a landholder in Cambs. He sold 60 acres at Wittering to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Manni, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Manni, father of Ulf. A landholder in Middlesex. Mid 11th century.

Manni, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a virgate at Oaktrow in Carhampton Hundred.

Manni, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eight carucates at Yoxford and Mells in Blything Hundred.

Mannic, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Mannig Swartingsone, a landholder at Chepenhall in Suffolk. His son Ulf stole the estate when Mannig died, but after being bitten by a snake, complied with his father's wishes and returned it to the abbey at Bury St.Edmunds. Mid 11th century.

Mannig, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and half hides and forty acres at Thurrock in Chafford Hundred.

Mannig Swart, a thegn and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixteen carucates at Cowlinge and Bramfield.

Mannig, abbot of Evesham. see Wulfmaer

Manninc, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Manninc, a moneyer of kings Athelstan and Edgar. Early 10th century.

Manninc, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Dover and Norwich. Late 10th century.

Mannius Secundus, Gaius, a soldier in the 20th legion. A beneficiarius of the governor. Named on a tombstone found at Wroxeter. From Vicenza. Roman, late 1st century. RIB284.

Manno, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held two ploughlands at Candover, and a virgate at East Dean.

Manor, a moneyer, at Southwark, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Mansey, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mansige, a moneyer, at Southwark, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Manson, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held thirty acres at Falkenham, Norton and Wrabetuna.

Manstan, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Baylham in Bosmere Hundred.

Mansuetas, a British bishop at the council of Tours in 461.

Mansuetius, son of Senicio. Named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1620.

Mansuetus, son of Lucius, of the Treveri. Infantryman of the 2nd cohort of Dalmatians at Wroxeter in c135. RIB2401.8.

Mantat, a hermit at Thorney or Ramsey. He held land at Twywell in Northants and at Conington in Hunts. Early 11th century.

Mantat, a moneyer, at Northampton, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Manticen, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Mantinia Maerica, daughter of Candida Barita, and probably Aurinius Simnus. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB689.

Manuel of Gaul, in Arthurian legend; Father-in-law of king Jonas.

Manus, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Manwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Colchester and Huntingdon. Late 10th century.

Manwine, a moneyer, at Dover, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Manwine, a serf in Herts in c1050.

Manyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Maponus (Mabon), a Celtic-British god of youth, music and poetry, equated with the Roman Apollo. Centred in northern Britain. Tutelary god of the Brigantes.

Maporix, named on a white jug found at Leicester. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2503.312.

Marc, in Arthurian legend: Son of Ysaie the Sad and grandson of Tristan. He married Orimonde.

Marcel, in Arthurian legend: A patrician in the army of Lucius, killed by Gawaine.

Marcellina, wife of Thingfrith, and mother of king Offa of Mercia. Mid 8th century. (Matthew Paris)

Marcellinus, named on a Samian fragment found at Aldborough, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.327.

Marcellus, an officer in the army of Theodoric. Mid 5th century.

Marcellus Mutius, in Arthurian legend: An officer in the force of Lucius Hiberius. He was killed by Gawaine. He is possibly Catellus Marcellus.

Marcer, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

March, in Arthurian legend: A prince of Norway. Son of Meirchawn and a cousin of Arthur.

Marchalf, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Hundings.

Marchelm, an English priest and missionary in Frisia. He was in the entourage of Boniface with his brother Marcwine. Mid 8th century.

Marchlew, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Marcia, in legend the wife of king Guithelin and mother of Sisillius. She was reputed to have originated the Mercian Law, utilised by king Alfred. Early 6th century BC.

Marcianus, named on a Samian fragment found at Richborough, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.330.

Marcimas, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Marcius Comatus, a centurion of the 9th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1169.

Marcius Gallicus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1883.

Marcius Memor, Lucius, a haruspex. Named on a statue base dedicated to Sul Minerva at Bath. Roman, unknown date.

Marculf, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held estates at Aspall and Charsfield.

Marcurus, named on a grey cooking pot fragment found at Middlewich, Cheshire. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.317.

Marcus, a curator. Named on a Samian fragment found at Chesters, Northumberland. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.5.

Marcus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Llandrindod Wells. Roman, unknown date. RIB415.

Marcus, named on Samian fragments found at Catterick, Ribchester and in Cumbria. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.328-330.

Marcus, Roman emperor in 406. He was elevated by the army, but was quickly murdered as he did not meet their requirements.

Marcus, an unidentified abbot from Winchester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Marcus, an unknown British bishop, educated in Ireland. He became an anchorite in France in c850, taking with him stories of St.Germanus.

Marcwine, an English priest. He was in the entourage of Boniface with his brother Marchelm.

Mareis, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Marfete, a landholder in Lincs. Father of Aethelric. Mid 11th century.

Margadud, in Arthurian legend: King of the Demetae.

Marganus see Morgan

Margaret (St.), daughter of the atheling Edward and grand-daughter of Edmund Ironside. She married king Malcolm III of Scotland in c1070, and was mother of Edith/Matilda, who married king Henry I. She died in 1093.

Margawse (Morgause), in Arthurian legend; wife of Lot of Lothian, and mother of Gawaine, Gaheris, Agravine and Gareth.

Margoit (Margoil), in Arthurian legend: A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Margot, monk of Fécamp. see Huon

Margodud, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Marh, a thegn in Cornwall. He freed his slave Lethelt at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in c959.

Marhalt, in Arthurian legend: King of Ireland. Father of Marhaus.

Marhaus, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Marhalt of Ireland and brother of king Anguish. Father of Amoroldo.

Marianus Scotus, an Irish monk, a recluse at Fulda. A historian, whose Universal Chronicle was used by John of Worcester, William of Malmesbury and Orderic Vitalis. He went into exile at Fulda in 1056, and died c1082.

Marine, in Arthurian legend: A daughter of Urien. Lover of Laris.

Marinianus, son of Belcatus. Named on a pewter plate found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.9.

Marinus, an oculist. Named on a grey stone stamp found at Cambridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.22.

Marinus, named on a coarse pottery fragment found at Bierton, Bucks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.320.

Marinus, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.334.

Marinus, named on a storage jar fragment found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2502.15.

Mario, possibly a huntsman. Named on the Colchester Vase. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2503.119.

Maritima, wife of Julius Marinus. Named on tombstone fragments found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB858.

Marius, son of Arviragus and Genvissa, and father of Coilus. King of Britain for 25 years after his father. He retained good relations with the Romans. He died in c125.

Marius, uncle of Helen. He went to Rome with the emperor Constantine. Early 4th century.

Marius Dexter, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1760.

Marius Rufus, a centurion of the 9th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1943.

Marius Valerianus, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c221. Named on a dedication

slab found at Netherby. RIB978.

Marjodoc, in Arthurian legend: Steward of king Mark.

Mark, king of Brittany. see Conomorus

Mark, in Arthurian legend: King of Cornwall, a tyrant. Uncle of Tristan.

Mark the Hermit, a British born bishop in Gaul, and anchorite at Soissons. The work of Nennius was at one time attributed to him. 9th to 10th century.

Marleswain see Merleswein

Marlyn, in Arthurian legend: Son of Morgan le Fay and Ogier.

Marra, father of Owain who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Marrok, in Arthurian legend: A knight of the Round Table. leg02.

Marscale, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Marsil, in Arthurian legend: King of Pomitain.

Marsique, in Arthurian legend: A fairy.

Martell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Martialis, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1817.

Martialis, a centurion. Named on a helmet found in London. Probably late 1st century. RIB2425.2.

Martialis, named on a pink-ware jug fragment found at Chesterholm. Roman, c100. RIB2504.46.

Martialis, a centurion of the 5th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Ebchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1109.

Martialis, a tool-maker. Named on iron chisels found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2428.12.

Martialis, an oculist. Named on a green schist stamp found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.14.

Martialis, named on Samian fragments found at Cirencester and Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.338-341.

Martiannius Pulcher, Marcus, Roman governor of Britannia Superior. Early 3rd century.

Martimianus, appears in the remedy Against a Dwarf.

Martin, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Martin, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Athelstan and Edgar. Early 10th century.

Martin, an unidentified abbot. A witness of the Ely charter in c970.

Martin, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Shrewsbury and Worcester. Late 10th century.

Martin, a mill owner at Ashton. He sold it to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in c983.

Martin, a bondman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Martin, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Martin, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held half a hide at Walgrave in Mawsley Hundred.

Martin Lightfoot, an attendant of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Martinian, one of the seven sleepers in a vision of king Edward the Confessor.

Martinus, named on a pewter cup found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.23.

Martinus, named on dish fragments found at Chesterholm and Wroxeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.326,7.

Martinus, Flavius, a substitute Roman governor of Britain in c353. He tried unsuccessfully to counter the excesses of Paulus, and committed suicide.

Martiola, daughter of the senator Flavius Martius. Named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Roman, unknown date. RIB933.

Martius, a centurion of the 1st cohort of Batavians. Named on an altar found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2015.

Martius Lascivus, named on a storage jar fragment found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2502.16.

Marullus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.351.

Masavo, a centurion of the 1st cohort of Frisiavonians. Named on a building stone found at Manchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB577.

Mascusius, archipirata, possibly admiral, of king Edgar in 971.

Maslorius, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.20.

Massy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Matarnus, wife of Severianus and mother of Patarnianus. Named on a pewter plate found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.9.

Matathan, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Matathan Bulloc, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Matellius Ursus, a centurion of the 10th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1500.

Matericus, a British priest at Toledo in 653.

Maternus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, late 1st century. RIB2501.352.

Maternus, a duovir at Gloucester. 2nd century. RIB2487.23.

Maternus, named on a quarry inscription found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1947.

Mathelbert, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Mathelheard, a witness of documents in Sussex in c765.

Mathewald, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Matilda, abbess of Essen 974-1011. Cousin and dedicatee of the chronicler Aethelweard, and great-great-granddaughter of king Alfred.

Matilda, wife of Siward of Mersham in Kent. Mid 11th century.

Matilda, a lady of queen Edith's chamber. Her husband Aelfweard held a hide at Clopton in Oswaldslow in Worcs. Mid 11th century.

Matilda, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held three estates amounting to six virgates.

Matiuth, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c959.

Matrona (Modron), an early Celtic goddess, worshipped in Britain. Mother of Maponas.

Matrona, named on a Samian fragment found at Ribchester, Lancs. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.362.

Matroners, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Matto le Breune, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He went mad.

Matuacus, named on an amphora fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.151.

Matugena, named on a burnished grey-ware bowl fragment found at Neatham, Hants. Roman, late 3rd century. RIB2503.335.

Matugenus, a die-maker at Brockley Hill in Middlesex. Probably late 1st century. RIB2409.22.

Matugenus, named on Samian fragments found at Chesterholm. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.363.

Maturus, a bronzesmith. His work was found near Warwick. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.38.

Matutini, a Roman tile-maker named on a tile found in Durham area. 4th century. RIB2491.78.

Mauduit the Wise, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Maugannius, in legend, bishop of Silchester. Early 6th century.

Maugier, a Norman knight in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Mauncell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Maundevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably Geoffrey de Mandeville.

Maurel, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Maureward, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Maurice Cador of Cahors, in Arthurian legend: A leader in the force of Arthur in Gaul.

Mauricius, son of duke Caradoc of Cornwall. In legend a supporter of the usurper Maximilianus. Late 3rd century.

Mauricius, named on a jug found at Templebrough, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.340.

Mauricius, prior of Christchurch Canterbury in c900.

Maurus, an oculist. Named on a limestone stamp found near Oxford. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.17.

Maurusius, named on a buff-ware beaker found at St.Albans. Roman, c300. RIB2503.150.

Mauron, son of Gloui. With his brothers Bonus, Paul and Guitolin, he founded the city of Cair Gloui, Gloucester.

Mauron, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Worcester. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Mausaeus, an optio of the 1st cohort of Frisiavones. Named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1523.

Mavra, named on a Samian fragment found at York. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.364.

Maviloduus, named on a small red jar fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.337.

Mavorius, possibly a bishop or priest at Whithorn. Early 6th century.

Mawa, wife of Wulfsige of Sutton in Cambs. Mother of Aelfsige. Late 10th century.

Mawa, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held five acres at Brantham in Samford Hundred.

Mawgan (St.), a Cornish saint. He may have been abbot of Demetia in Wales, and possibly bishop of the Isles of Scilly. His date is not known.

Mawnan (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Mawnan. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Maworn, a bishop in 601. His see included Glastonbury.

Maxima, wife of Carus. Named on a beaker found at Old Ford in London. Roman, 2nd century. RIB2503.341.

Maximian, one of the seven sleepers in a vision of king Edward the Confessor.

Maximianus Herculius, the Roman emperor Maximian in c300. In legend, he married the daughter of Octavius, duke of the Gewissi. He was assassinated in Rome by friends of his freedman Gratian.

Maximianus, appears in the remedy Against a Dwarf.

Maximinus, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.40.

Maximinus, a prosecutor, described as a sinister figure. Vicarius of Rome, then praetorian prefect of Gaul, in control of Britain. Late 4th century.

Maximius Gaetulicus, Lucius, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on an altar dedicated to Apollo, found at Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1725.

Maximius, Gaius, named on a die found in Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.13.

Maximus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1669.

Maximus, a centurion, princeps prior, of the 5th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1571.

Maximus, a Roman soldier. Named on a bronze cup found at Newstead. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.67.

Maximus, named on an altar found at Ebchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1103.

Maximus, Quintus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB473.

Maximus, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c225. Named on a dedication slab found at Great Chesters. RIB1738.

Maximus, usurping Roman emperor in 409, proclaimed by Gerontius.

Maxumus, named on a Samian fragment found at Gloucester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.370.

Maynard, a landholder in 1066. He held a hide at Somborne in Hants, and two hides at Warminster in Wilts.

Mazoe, in Arthurian legend: One of the nine sisters of the Fortunate Isle.

Meaw, founder of Cranborne abbey. see Aethelweard Meaw

Mecga, a priest in Worcester in 824.

Mechydd, a son of Llywarch Hen. Late 6th century.

Medan (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Bodmin in Cornwall.

Medethen, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Medhuil, a slave in Cornwall. In c946 she was freed by king Edmund at St.Petroc's.

Medlan, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Medocius, a native war god identified at Colchester. Roman, mid 3rd century.

Medraut, half-brother of Arthur. see Mordred

Medugenos, a pagan Celtic god, the mead begotten.

Megenferth, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Megildilfus, abbot of Malmesbury in c700, but probably Maidulf (Maeldub), or legend. (DCB)

Meisy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mel (St.), a British disciple of Patrick. He became bishop of Ardagh. He died in c488.

Melaine (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Mullion. He became bishop of Rennes. He died in c535.

Melania, a great Roman landowner, with estates in Britain. Mid 4th century.

Meldum, an Irish monk. Known as Maidulf. Founder of the monastery at Malmesbury.

Melehan, in Arthurian legend: A son of Mordred. He was killed by Bors.

Melenio, named on a Samian fragment found at Baldock, Herts. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.377.

Melga, king of the Picts. He ravaged in Britain in c300, and was defeated by the freedman Gratian. In legend brother of Gowan, king of Cologne.

Meliadoc, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Meliaganus (Meleagant, Meleagaunce,Melwas), in Arthurian legend: A knight. Son of Bagdemagus. He abducted Guinevere.

Meliant de Liz, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Melias de Lile (Melleaus), in Arthurian legend: A knight. Son of the king of Denmark. He rode with Galahad.

Melion de Tartare, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Meliot of Logurs, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Cousin of Nimue.

Melis, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Melisus, probably a soldier of the 4th cohort of Gauls. Named on a tombstone found near Rotherham. Roman, unknown date. RIB619.

Mellitus (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 619-624, after Laurence. He was an abbot sent to support Augustine. Bishop of the East Saxons in 604, bishop of London in c609. A noble by birth; he suffered from gout.

Mellt, in Arthurian legend: Father of Mabon.

Melmore, a prominent landholder in Cumbria. Early 11th century.

Melodiam, in Arthurian legend: A son of king Pellinore.

Melodias, in Arthurian legend: King of Liones. He married Elizabeth, and was the father of Tristan.

Melodias, in Arthurian legend: A natural son of king Melodias. He was raised by the Lady of the Lake.

Melonius Senilis, a duplicarius. Named on an altar dedicated to Apollo, found near Great Chesters. From Upper Germany. Roman, unknown date. RIB1665.

Melora, in Arthurian legend: A daughter of Arthur.

Melorius (St.), a little known saint, buried at Amesbury. Date possibly c710.

Melot, in Arthurian legend: A dwarf who spied for king Mark.

Memnon, probably a gladiator, secutor. Named on the Colchester Vase. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2503.119.

Memor, named on black-burnished cooking pot fragments found at Gloucester. Roman, early 4th century. RIB2503.343.

Mempricius, son of Maddan. Father of Ebranc. King of Britain, after his father, for 20 years, c940BC. A tyrant.

Menaduke, in Arthurian legend: A knight, latterly of Lancelot.

Menagormon, in Arthurian legend: Lord of Eglimon.

Menefreda (Minver)(St.), a Cornish saint. Probably a grand-daughter of the Welsh king Brychan. She lived as a nun at Tredresick. Probably 6th century.

Menius Dada, named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1799.

Menleva, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held fourteen acres at Mellis in Hartismere Hundred.

Menning, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Menw, in Arthurian legend: An enchanter in the service of Arthur.

Meraugis, in Arthurian legend: Son of Labiane and her uncle king Mark. He became a knight of Arthur.

Mercatilla, foster daughter of Magnius. A freedwoman or an infant. Named on a limestone slab found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB162.

Mercatius, probably in charge of a working-face. Named on an inscription found in the Cumberland quarries. Roman, c207. RIB1009.

Mercelin (Merchelm), son of Merewalh, but possibly son of king Penda of Mercia and Cyneswith. Sub-king of the Magonsaete after Merewalh. Mid 7th century.

Merchelm, son of Merewalh. see Mercelin

Mercurius, a heathen god of the Saxon invaders of the 5th century. He relates to Venus.

Merdo, a thegn and landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held half a carucate at Bonby in North Riding.

Mere, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six carucates at North Kyme in Kesteven.

Merefin, son of king Merewalh and Eormenberg, and brother of Mildburg, Mildgyth and Mildthryth. He died in infancy. Late 7th century.

Merefin, mother of Aelfwine. She held four parts of half a hide at Foxley in Northants in 1066.

Merehwit Brihtcri, bishop of Wells. see Brihtwig

Mereswith, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held half a hide at Chilton Trivett in Cannington Hundred.

Merewalh, sub-king of the Magonsaete. Though unlikely, he is reported to be the brother of king Wulfhere of Mercia, and son of king Penda and Cyneswith. He married Eormenberg, daughter of Eormenred of Kent. Father of Mildburg, Mildthryth, Mildgyth, Mildburg and Merefin. He died in c685.

Merewalh, a deacon recommended to bishop Forthere of Sherborne by bishop Daniel of Winchester in c735.

Merewenna (St.), abbess of Romsey in Hants c967-c972.

Merewine, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Merewine, a homesteader at Dunmow in Essex. He inherited from Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Merewine, a landholder at Stamford in Lincs. Father of Ulfketel. Mid 11th century.

Merewine, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides and a virgate at Temple Grafton and Hillmorton.

Merewine, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Fyling in North Riding.

Merfyn Frych (the Freckled), king of Gwynedd c827-c844.

Mergeat, father of Aelfric. A landholder in Leics. Mid 11th century.

Merhtheof, a monk at a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne. He made a second marriage, died, repented, and was returned to life. Probably mid 8th century.

Meriadeuc, in Arthurian legend: The knight of the two swords.

Meriadoc, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Caradoc. A knight of Arthur.

Meriadoc, Cornish saint. see Meriasek

Merianus, in legend king of Britain for 6 years after Gurgintius. Mid 3rd century BC.

Meriasek (Meriadoc)(St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Camborne. Probably 6th century. His legend survives in the miracle play Beunans Meriasek.

Merin, son of Madiain. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Merken, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held four acres at Carvean in Tybesta Hundred.

Merleswein, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Merleswein, vice-comes of Lincs in 1066. He spoke in favour of earl Godwine of Wessex at his trial before king Edward. He was probably left in charge of York by king Harold after the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. He held four hides in Glos, twenty-five hides in Somerset, twelve hides in Devon, twenty-five hides in Cornwall, forty-five carucates in Lincs, and one hundred and eighteen carucates in Yorks. 2

Merlin, in legend, a magician and adviser of Vortigern, Ambrosius Aurelius and Arthur. Possibly mid 5th century.

Merryn (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of St.Merryn. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Merwen, a landholder in Beds in 1066. She held a virgate at Biddenham in Bucklow Hundred.

Merwen, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four hides at Elsenham in Uttlesford Hundred.

Merwen, a landholder in Hants in 1066. With Leofsige, she held a manor at Boarhunt in Portsdown Hundred.

Merwin, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held twelve acres at Haslingfield in Wetherley Hundred.

Merwin, a thegn of earl Odda. A landholder in 1066. He held estates at Baysham in Hereford, and Mathon in Worcs.

Messius Opsequens, a princeps. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1982.

Messor, leader of a contubernium. Named on a mortarium fragment found at Usk. Roman, probab;y mid 1st century. RIB2496.3.

Messorius Diligens, Marcus, a tribune. Named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, c211. RIB1237.

Messorius Magnus, a duplicarius of the Sabinian Cavalry Regiment. Named on a tombstone found at Halton Chesters. Probably early 3rd century. RIB1433.

Mestrius, named on a Samian fragment found at Usk. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.385.

Mestus, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.384.

Methahel, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Metilius Nepos, Publius, Roman governor of Britain in c96. CIL XVI 43. m117.

Metius Ferox, a centurion of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB483.

Metrobianus, a freedman of Maesius Auspicatus. Named on a statue base found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB645.

Mettus, named on a tombstone found near Tetbury. A Dacian. Roman, unknown date. RIB136.

Meubred (St.), a Cornish hermit, and companion of Manaccus. His body lay in a shrine at Cardyngham. His date is not known.

Meurvin, in Arthurian legend: Son of Ogier and Morgan le Fay.

Meuther, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Mewan (Méon) (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of St.Mewan and Mevagissey. With his godson Austell he followed Samson to Brittany. 6th century.

Meyne, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Meynill, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Micipsa (Maptisas), in Arthurian legend: King of Babylon, killed when allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul. Father of Gecron.

Mild, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held a small estate at Burgate in Hartismere Hundred.

Mildburg (St.), founder and second abbess of Wenlock. Daughter of sub-king Merewalh of the Magonsaete and Eormenberg, and sister of Mildgyth, Mildthryth and Merefin. She died in c730 and was buried at Wenlock.

Mildfrith, son of sub-king Merewalh of the Magonsaete. He probably became sub-king in his turn. He married Cwenburg. Late 7th century.

Mildgyth (St.), daughter of sub-king Merewalh and Eormenberg, and sister of Mildburg, Mildthryth and Merefin. A nun at Eastry in Kent. She was buried at St. Augustine's, Canterbury. Late 7th century.

Mildred, bishop of Worcester. see Milred

Mildred see also Mildthryth

Mildthryth (Mildred)(St.), abbess of Thanet c694-c733, after her mother. Daughter of sub-king Merewalh and Eormenberg/Domneva, and sister of Mildburg, Mildgyth and Merefin.

Milegrim, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held five carucates at Watton and Kilnwick.

Miler, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Miles of the Launds, in Arthurian legend: A knight, killed by Loraine. .

Milian, a cleric at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c946.

Millus (Coillus), son of Catellus, and father of Porrex. In legend king of Britain after his father. Early 4th century BC.

Milo, a monk. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1040.

Milred (Mildred), bishop of Worcester 743-774, after Wilfrid. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Milred (Mired), a thegn in Wessex between 844 and 868. ehd,

Milus, named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1800.

Milvius Catullus, Quintus, in Arthurian legend: A Senator in the force of Lucius Hiberius, killed fighting against Arthur.

Mimecan, a boy in the household of Gunnhild the daughter of king Cnut and Emma. He fought a duel for her honour. Mid 11th century.

Mindred (St.), an obscure East Anglian saint. Water from her well at Exning in Suffolk was said to be good for the eyes. She may be Wendreda. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Minervalis, an oculist. Named on a green schist stamp found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.19.

Minervalis, named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1976.

Minervalis, named on a Samian fragment found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.389.

Minervinus, named on a grey cooking pot fragment found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.347.

Minica, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.390.

Minicius Marcellinus, Marcus, a soldier of the 22nd legion at Lincoln. Roman, c90. CIL XIII 6679. m117.

Minthonius Tertullus, Lucius, prefect of the 5th cohort of Gauls. Named on an altar found at Cramond. Roman, unknown date. RIB2134.

Minucius Audens, Marcus, a soldier of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB653.

Minutio, named on a buff jar found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.349.

Minver, Cornish saint. see Menefreda

Mire, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Miroet, in Arthurian legend: Son of the Irish king Alvrez. A knight of Arthur.

Miscin, a slave. He was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Misio, named on an altar found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1084.

Mithras, a Roman deity developed from a Persian Zoroastrian yazata. The temples were underground. The sect was all-male.

Mitius, named on an altar found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1141.

Mocca, a lay witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey in c685.

Mocca, a witness of documents in Mercia in c749.

Mochta (St.), an Irish abbot, reputed to be British. A disciple of Patrick. He became bishop of Louth in Strathclyde. He died in c534.

Modgeva of Colcarr, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held estates at Wortham and Stratton.

Moding, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Thurleigh.

Moding, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Down Hall and Acleta.

Modius Julius, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c219. Named on a dedication slab found at Birdoswald. RIB1914.

Modred, father of the consul Tethion. A Cornishman, in c1000.

Modred, half-brother of Arthur. see Mordred

Modwenna (St.), a hermit at Burton-on-Trent. Abbess of Faughart in Ireland and then of Luncarty in Scotland. Her shrine was at Burton. Probably 7th century.

Modwin, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide and twelve acres at East Donyland in Lexden Hundred.

Mogons, a pagan god identified near Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknnown date.

Moguntius, operator of a die workshop at Malton in Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.24.

Moll, an ealdorman. He was killed on the orders of king Eardwulf of Northumbria in 799.

MOLL, king of Northumbria. see AETHELWOLD MOLL

Molleva, a landholder in Kent in 1066. She held twelve sulungs at Temple Ewell, Easole and Coldred.

Moloas, in Arthurian legend: A baron. Lord of the Isle of Glass.

Mon, a priest of Leicester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Mona, an Anglo-Saxon God of the Moon. The Norse God Mani.

Mondrames, in Arthurian legend: In 1st century, he freed Joseph, son of Joseph of Arimathea, from prison in Britain.

Monegunda (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Wigton.

Monesan (Munessan), daughter of a king of the Britons. She sought the help of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Mongomery, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably Roger de Montgomery.

Monime, named on an altar found at Netherby. Roman, unknown date. RIB967.

Monn, a priest of Lichfield. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Monn, a priest in Hereford. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Monn, a lay witness at Worcester in 904.

Monna, a moneyer, in East Anglia, of king Ceolwulf I of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Monna, a moneyer of the kings of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Monnede, a West Saxon dux. A witness to a Rochester charter of 823.

Monnel, a priest. A witness at Clovesho in 824.

Monthegn, a moneyer, at Warwick, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Morcant, a king in western Britain. Grandson of Mouric. He probably died at the second battle of Badon in 665.

Morcant, see also Morgan,

Morcant, king of Glamorgan. see Morgan Hen

Morcar, thegn of Brunne. He was killed at the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Morcar, a Danish earl in Northumbria. A witness of documents between 946 and 969.

Morcar, a legatee of Wulfric Spott in c1002.

Morcar, thegn of the seven boroughs. Son of Earngrim. In 1015 he and his brother Sigeferth were betrayed by Eadric Streona and killed.

Morcar, keeper of a coat of mail belonging to Athelstan atheling in 1016.

Morcar, a monk at Ramsey. Son of Leofsige the Deacon. Mid 11th century.

Morcar, earl of Northumbria in 1065, after the exile of Tostig. Son of earl Aelfgar of Mercia and brother of earl Edwin of Mercia, Burchard and Edith. He joined Hereward on the Isle of Ely after the conquest.

Morcar, a priest in Beds in 1066. He held the church and five dwellings at Luton, and a hide and a half at Potsgrove and Battlesden.

Morcar, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Shenley, Hardmead and Broughton.

Morcar, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held four and a half bovates at Alfreton.

Morcar, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held two hides and three carucates at Saltby in Framland Wapentake.

Morcar, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including earl Morcar, held forty-five carucates at Wellingore, Stapleford and West Bytham.

Morcar, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Burston in Diss Hundred.

Morcar, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held five and a half carucates at Gunthorpe, Newbound and Elton.

Morcar, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Rowton in Hodnet Hundred.

Morcar, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Burgate in Colneis Hundred.

Morcar, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name, including earl Morcar, held twenty-eight estates amounting to three hundred and ninety-three carucates, including large estates at Pickering, Pocklington, Hornsea and Market Weighton.

Morcere, a moneyer, at Bury St. Edmunds in 1065, of king Edward the Confessor.

Mordrains, in Arthurian legend: A king. Brother-in-law of king Nacien.

Mordred (Modred, Medraut), in Arthurian legend: Nephew or half-brother of Arthur. He yielded to the Saxons under Cerdic. He usurped the kingdom during the absence of Arthur.

Mordup, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Gloucester.

More, a Northumbrian abbot. He was killed by his steward Tilthegn in 799.

Moregrim, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held small estates at Guthestuna and Wadgate in Colneis Hundred.

Morell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Moreus, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Morewin, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Loudham and Wantisden.

Morfael, a British ruler on the borders of Mercia. An ally of Cynddylan at the battle at Wall-by-Lichfield in c656.

Morfar, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a third part of a virgate at Somerford in Macclesfield Hundred.

Morfar, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held fourteen carucates at Halton, Beeston and Reestones.

Morfran, in Arthurian legend: Son of Ceridwen. A knight of Arthur. An ugly man.

Morfran, son of Tegid. In legend, one of few survivors of the battle of Camblan. Possibly c542.

Morfudd, in Arthurian legend: daughter of Urien of Rheged. Twin sister of Owain.

Morgan, son of Maglaurus and Goneril. In legend, king of northern Britain. He was killed by Cunedagius. Mid 8th century BC.

Morgan (Marganus), son of Archgallo, and brother of Ennianus. In legend king of Britain for 2 years. Late 5th century BC.

Morgan le Fay, in Arthurian legend; half-sister of Arthur. She married king Uriens, and was mother of Uwaine. A sorceress.

Morgan, in Arthurian legend: The first of the nine sisters of the Fortunate Isle.

Morgan, in Arthurian legend: An illegitimate daughter of the duke of Tintagel.

Morgan Tud, in Arthurian legend: A physician of Arthur.

Morgan (Morcant), with Urien, Rhydderch Hen and Guallanc, one of four kings who fought against king Theoderic of Bernicia in c580. He later arranged the murder of Urien, jealous of his prowess in battle.

Morgan Hen (the Aged)(Morcant), king of Glamorgan, and brother of Clydog and Hywel. He witnessed charters of the kings of Wessex between 931 and 956 as Morcant, a sub-king. He died in 974.

Morganetta, in Arthurian legend: A daughter of Morgan le Fay.

Morganore, in Arthurian legend; A knight. A rebel against Arthur.

Morganwy, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held half a hide at Bicknor in Westbury Hundred.

Morgnan (Morne), a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Morhatho, a deacon at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c975.

Morial, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Morians, in Arthurian legend; A knight of the Castle of Maidens.

Moried, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Morien, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Morirex, named on a tombstone found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB861.

Moris de la Roche (Mariet), in Arthurian legend; A knight of Arthur.

Moriuw, a slave in Cornwall. In c955 she and her offspring were freed by king Eadred at St.Petroc's. Sister of Wuennmon.

Morley, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Moroie Mor, in Arthurian legend: A son of Arthur, known as the Fool of the Forest.

Moronoe, in Arthurian legend: One of the nine sisters of the Fortunate Isle.

Morteyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably Geoffrey de Mortagne.

Mortymer, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably Ralph de Mortemer.

Morulf, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Morulf, a burgess in York in 1066.

Morvid, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Morvidus, son of Danius. In legend king of Britain, for 9 years, after his father. Father of Gorbonian, Archgallo, Elidure, Ingenius and Peredure. He died when eaten by a black monster. Mid 6th century BC.

Morvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Morvith (Morud,Mordup), in Arthurian legend: Earl of Gloucester. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Morvran, in Arthurian legend: A survivor of the battle of Camblan. A hideous man.

Morwen, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Ivor the huntsman, who raised Meriadoc.

Morwenna (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Morwenstow. Nothing is known of her life. Probably 6th century.

Morwrei, wife of Aelfheah Gerent of Probus in Cornwall. Mid 10th century.

Moryn, a prominent landholder in Cumbria. Mid 11th century.

Mossius, a die-carver at Hartshill in Warwickshire. Mid 2nd century. RIB2409.25.

Motius, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.21.

Motoun, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Moubray, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mounfichet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably William de Montfichet.

Mountanasy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mountegu, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mounteny, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mouric, son of Theodoric and Enhinti. A king in western Britain and Gower. Late 6th century.

Moxius, named on a Samian fragment found at Chesters, Northumberland. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.397.

Muca, abbot of Glastonbury 802-824, after Cuma. He may be Cuma.

Muca, an ealdorman. He was probably killed at a synod at Clovesho in 824.

Mucel, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Mucel, a thegn. A witness of documents in Worcester between 845 and 855.

Mucel the elder (Mucel Esning), a dux or ealdorman in Mercia between 814 and 848. He held land at Crowle in Worcs. There may be two ealdormen of this name at this time.

Mucel, bishop of Hereford, after Cuthwulf. He died in c862.

Mucel the younger, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia between 836 and 868. Son of Esne. He held land at Crowle in Worcs. He witnessed the charter of Sherborne in 864. He is probably Aethelred Mucel.

Mucel (Aethelred Mucel), ealdorman of the Gaini. Son of Esne, he married Eadburg, of the Mercian royal line, and was father of Ealhswith, the wife of king Alfred. Mid 9th century. He is probably Mucel the younger.

Mucianus, named on a marble tombstone fragment found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB204.

Mucius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1377.

Muda, a layman at Muchelney abbey in Somerset in c934.

Muhtsar, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 842.

Muiredach, an Irishman in Northumbria. He inscribed a stone cross at Alnmouth. 10th century.

MUL, son of king Cenbert and brother of king Caedwalla of Wessex. He ravaged Kent and the Isle of Wight with Caedwalla in 686. King briefly, he was burnt to death in Canterbury in 687.

Mulet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Muli, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held five carucates at North Cave, Belby House and Garton-on-the-Wolds.

Mummius Sisenna, Publius, Roman governor of Britain c132-c135.

Munatius Aurelius Bassus, Gnaeus, census officer at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. CIL XIV 3955. m117.

Munatius, son of Rentius and Caesoria Corocca, and brother of Lestinus and Leontius. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB371.

Munatius Maximus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1765.

Munatius Maxsumus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1846.

Muncius, a Cornish tyrant. He beheaded the virgin Arild for refusing him. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Munding, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Baylham in Bosmere Hundred.

Munessan, daughter of a king of the Britons. see Monesan

Munius, named on a Samian fragment found at Caersws, Powys. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.400.

Munulf, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held half a carucate at Buxhall in Stow Hundred.

Munulf, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Framlingham and Middleton.

Murdac, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eleven carucates at Hilston, Ostwick and Catwick.

Murdak, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Muriel (Murier), a nun at Wilton. Probably the earliest English poetess. Late 11th century.

Murrius Modestus, Gaius, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adjudtrix. From Fréjus. Named on a tombstone found at Bath. Probably late 1st century. RIB157.

Musard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Mustensar (Ofustesar), in Arthurian legend: King of Africans, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Mylor (St.), a Breton saint, probably mistakenly located in Cornwll. His relics were kept at Amesbury Abbey. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Mynlegrim, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Croom House in East Riding.

Mynyddog Mwynfawr the luxurious, king or chief of the Goddoddin in c588. He sent an armed force of 300 mounted nobles and mercenaries from his fortress at Din Eidyn to battle with the Angles at Catraeth.

Myrdah, an earl in Northumbria in c956.

Myredah, probably a stone-mason in Northumbria. 10th century.

Nabon le Noire, in Arthurian legend: An evil giant killed by Tristan.

Nabunal of Mycene, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Nabur, in Arthurian legend: Foster parent of Mordred.

Nacien, in Arthurian legend: Second of the seven kings of Joseph of Arimathea. Brother-in-law of king Mordrains.

Nacien, in Arthurian legend: A hermit.

Naevius, an imperial freedman, and procurators assistant, in c215. Named on a dedication slab found near Bath. RIB179.

Naevius, a centurion. Named on a handmill found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2449.8.

Naevius Hilarus, prefect of the 4th cohort of Gauls. Named on an altar part found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2062.

Nafena, a Northumbrian and brother of Northwine. He was the father of Thurketel who was killed in the Danish purge of 1016.

Nai, son of Nwython. see Heinif

Nanowne le Petite, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur, killed by Nabon.

Nantharius, abbot of St. Omer . An envoy from Charlemagne, with Eardwulf and Hrothfrith, escorting king Eardwulf of Northumbria on his return from exile in 808.

Nantonius Orbiotalus, Marcus, named on a tombstone found near Doncaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB618.

Nappus, in Arthurian legend: First of the seven kings of Joseph of Arimathea.

Naram, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Narcissus, a freedman of the Roman emperor Claudius. In 43 he was sent to persuade the reluctant army to invade Britain.

Nascad, a claimed ancestor of king Sledda and the royal line of the East Saxons.

Nascien, in Arthurian legend: A hermit who sent Galahad to the court of Arthur.

Nasiens, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Naso, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1516.

Natalius Natalinus, Quintus, named on a mosaic in a villa at Thruxton, Hants. Probably the owner of the villa. He may have been known as Bodenus. Late 3rd century. RIB2448.9.

Natanleod, a British king. He was killed in battle with Cerdic and Cynric in 508.

Nathanael, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 654-669, after Petronius.

Necalames, named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1793.

Nechtan, king of Picts. He sought guidance from abbot Ceolfrith on religious matters and on church building in c710.

Neco, in Arthurian legend: Father of Ron.

Nectan (St.), a monk and hermit at Hartland in Devon. He was the eldest son of the Welsh king Brychan. After being decapitated by robbers, he carried his head back to his hut. 6th century.

Nectaridus, Roman commander of the coastal region in 365. He was killed by rebel British.

Nectovelius, son of Vindex. A soldier in the 2nd cohort of Thracians. A Brigantian. Named on a tombstone found near Falkirk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2142.

Neel de Saint Sauveur, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Nefyn, in Arthurian legend: Wife of Cynfarch, and mother of Urien and Enhinti.

Negroil, in Arthurian legend: Father of Griffin.

Nehelennia, a Celtic mother goddess.

Neirthiad, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Nemetona, a Celtic goddess of sacred groves, popular at Bath, where several images can be found. She is usually seen seated like a queen, holding a sceptre, with around her three hooded figures and a ram..

Nemonius Montanus, a decurion. Named on a tombstone found at Binchester. Brother of Nemonius Sanctus. Roman, unknown date. RIB1039.

Nemonius Sanctus, named on a tombstone found at Binchester. Brother of Nemonius Montanus. Roman, unknown date. RIB1039.

Nennius, son of Heli and brother of Lud and Cassivellaunus. Killed in battle with Caesar in 55 BC.

Nennius, a compiler of the histories of the Britons. He worked in c800, though his annals were continued until 954. He described himself as a disciple of bishop Elved of Bangor.

Nentres, in Arthurian legend; King of Garlok. He married Elaine.

Neomarch, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Neot (St.), a hermit at Hamstoke in Cornwall who was consulted by king Alfred in c875. He studied at Glastonbury. In c975 his remains were moved to Eynesbury in Hunts.

Nepos, named on a Samian fragment found near Chesters, Northumberland. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.408.

Nepount, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Neratius Marcellus, Lucius, Roman governor of Britain in c103. RIB 2401.01.

Nereja, in Arthurian legend: An emissary to Arthur’s court from queen Amene.

Nerienda, an abbess in Kent in c699.

Neriolis, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur. He was killed in the battle at Windsor.

Nerius, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Nero, in Arthurian legend: Brother of king Rience of North Wales.

Nerovens de Lile (Nerounes), in Arthurian legend: A knight of Lancelot.

Nerthus, a deity of the Angles. As Mother Earth, she is probably female, but not certainly so.

Nertoris, named on a mortarium fragment found at Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB2497.19.

Nest, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Nest, sister of Bleddyn ap Cyfyn, and half-sister of Griffith ap Llewelyn. Mid 11th century.

Nesting, found, as an infant, in an eagle's nest by king Alfred. Father of Wihtburding. Late 9th century.

Nestor, named on an amphora fragment found at Dorchester. Roman, probably 2nd century. RIB2494.156.

Nestor, in Arthurian legend: Brother of Ban and father od Bleoberis.

Netan, in Arthurian legend: A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Neton, in Arthurian legend: King of Bulgaria. He attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome. Possibly father of Run.

Neuto, named on black-burnished bowl fragments found at Housesteads. probably a Tungrian. Roman, early 3rd. RIB2503.355.

Nevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Newlyn (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Newlyn. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Neyrount, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Niall of the Nine Hostages, High King of Ireland. He raided the south coasts of Britain in c405.

Niall, a king in Ireland. He was killed in 921 by the Danish king Sihtric of Northumbria, supposedly his brother.

Niceforus, named on a grey-ware jar fragments found at Usk. Roman, probably mid 1st century. RIB2503.358.

Nichil, sub-king in Westmoreland. see Iuchil

Nicolas, a bishop in the area of the Tweed in northern Bernicia. 6th century.

Niger, a Roman soldier. Named on a bronze cauldron found at Newstead. RIB2415.68.

Nigrina, wife of Aurelius Cassitto of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1746.

Niht, a Celtic goddess of night. Mother of Eorthe.

Nikomedes, Publius, a freedman. Named on a statue base dedicated to Britannia, found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB643.

Nimue (Vivienne), in Arthurian legend: A Lady of the Lake. Lover of Pelleas. Cousin of Meliot of Logurs.

Ninian (St.), a Briton known as the apostle of the Picts. He was the founder of the monastery at Candida Casa (Whithorn). 5th century.

Nipius Ascanius, Gaius, a lead and silver-smith in the Mendips in c60. RIB2404.3. m117.

Nithard, a student. He was urged to continue with his studies by Boniface in c716.

Nithard, ioculator, probably jester, of king Edmund I of Wessex. He held land at Walworth in Surrey. Mid 10th century.

Nithhad, in the poem the Lament of Deor he chained up Weland the Smith.

Nithmund, a thegn in Wessex in 854.

Niuelent, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Niveling, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Seacroft and Snitertun.

Noah, first claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Nobilianus, a decurion. Named on a tombstone found at Carrawburgh. Married to Aelia Comindus. Roman, unknown date. RIB1561.

Nobilis, named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Father of Ahteha. Roman, unknown date. RIB1180.

Nodens (Nudd, Llud, Nodons), a Celtic-British god of healing, with a shrine established at Lydney in Glos in 365. Nodens was said to come into the temple and heal the sick.

Noire, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Non (St.), mother of David of Wales and sister of Gwen. She settled at Altarnen in Cornwall. She died in Brittany. Probably late 5th century.

Nonius Philippus, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c242. Named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. RIB897.

Nonius Romanus, Marcus, named on a statue base, dedicated to Mars Lenus, found at Caerwent. Roman, c152. RIB309.

Norbert (Northberd), a moneyer, at Norwich, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Norman, a shire reeve in Lincoln. He is named in a forged charter of Crowland dated 833 as having given land to the monastery.

Norman, a shire reeve of Sutton. He is named in a charter of Crowland of 868, as having given land, including a windmill, to the monastery.

Norman, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held seven hides at Beeston.

Norman, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held twenty hides at Beedon, Seacourt and West Ginge. He is reported to have been killed in the battle at Hastings.

Norman, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and three virgates at Trumpington in Thriplow Hundred.

Norman, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held two and a half hides at Sampford, and six estates amounting to two and a half hides.

Norman, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held nine and a half hides at Hanningfield, Steeple and Bardfield.

Norman, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Hook, Cosham and Farley.

Norman, landholders in Hunts in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Molesworth and Offord.

Norman, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held seven and a half sulungs at Nettlestead, Blean and Bonnington.

Norman, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held five carucates at Tittleshall and Dykebeck.

Norman, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held eleven hides at Woodnewton, Haselbech and Weldon.

Norman, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three virgates at Appley in Milverton Hundred.

Norman, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen carucates at Kelsale, Peasenhall and Cavendish.

Norman, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held twelve hides at Camberwell.

Norman, a miles and landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held twenty-one hides at Annington, Wannock and Frankwell.

Norman, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Langford.

Northberd, moneyer. see Norbert

Northgar, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Northlang, father of Aelfgar, thegn of Repingale. Late 8th century.

Northman, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Northman, a thegn in Worcs in 988. He held five manentes at Hampton.

Northman, earl of Northumbria in c994.

Northman, a miles and princeps in Northants in 1013. He held land at Twywell.

Northman, ealdorman of Mercia. Son of ealdorman Leofwine of Mercia, and brother of Leofric and Edwin. He was killed in the purge by king Cnut in 1017.

Northman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Lewes and Lincoln. Mid 11th century.

Northman, vice-comes or sheriff of Northants. Mid 11th century.

Northman, a landholder in Worcs. He gave two hides at Pendock in Oswaldslow to the church at Worcester when his son became a monk there. Mid 11th century.

Northman, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name, including Northman the sheriff, Northman son of Maelcolumban and Northman son of Ulf, held forty-six estates amounting to one hundred and fifty-six carucates.

Northwine, a Northumbrian. Brother of Nafena. A witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Nothbald, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 732-748, after Albinus.

Nothbalth, a comes. A witness to a Rochester charter of 738.

Nothbert, bishop of Elmham in 716, after Beaduwine.

Notheard, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Notheard, a praefectus of the Magansete in Hereford, and a comes of king Beornwulf of Mercia. He gave the land for the monastery at Gloucester. Mid 8th century.

Notheard, a priest from Winchester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Notheard, a priest. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Nothelm (Nothhelm, Nun, Nunna), a king of the South Saxons between c692 and 735. With his kinsman king Ine of Wessex he defeated king Geraint of Cornwall in 710. Brother of Nothgyth.

Nothelm (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 735-739, after Tatwine. A priest of London and a correspondent of Bede.

Nothelm, a papal messenger. A witness at the synod of Clovesho in 824.

Nothelm, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Nother, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Nothgyth, sister of king Nothelm of Sussex. She founded a monastery, probably at Lidsey, in c692.

Nothhelm, a king’s thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Nothlac, bishop of Elmham. see Heathulac

Nothmund, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of documents at Canterbury in 858.

Nothulf, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Nothwulf, a sub-deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c835. He became a deacon in 839.

Novellia Justina, daughter of Novellius Lanuccus. Named on a tombstone found at Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1743.

Novellius Lanuccus, Lucius, named on a tombstone found at Great Chesters. Father of Novellia Justina. Roman, unknown date. RIB1743.

Novi, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held an estate at Penebecdoc in Archenfield Hundred.

Novicius, a freedman of Favonius Facilis. Named on a tombstone found at Colchester. Probably c48. RIB200.

Novixius, owner of a barrel found in Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2442.16.

Nu, in Arthurian legend: Father of Hyderus.

Nudd, Celtic/British god. see Nodens

Nudd, son of Ceidio. Brother of Cof and Gwenddolau. He was probably killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Numerianus, a trooper of the 1st Cavalry Regiment of Asturians. Named on a tombstone found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB1064.

Nun, Nunna, king of the South Saxons. see Nothelm

Nunchampe, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Nut (Nuc), in Arthurian legend: Father of Yder.

Nutrix, named on a buff jug found at Dorchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.362.

Nwython, father of Heinif (Nai) who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Oba, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Oba, a witness to a Rochester charter of 734.

Oba, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Baldred of Kent, Cenwulf of Mercia and Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Oba, a witness to a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Oba see also Ofa, Offa

Oban, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Obsequens, a centurion. Named on a tombstone found at Carvoran. From Salonae. Roman, probably 3rd century. RIB1828.

Occa, a signatory at Canterbury of charters of king Aethelbert I of Kent. Early 7th century.

Ocea (Occa), a thegn of king Alfred. A witness of documents in Hants in 901.

Ocea, a Danish landholder in Worcs. He married Ealdgyth. Mid 11th century.

Ocellio, named on a Samian fragment found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.3.

Ocelus, a Romano-Celtic god of healing, usually associated with Mars or Vellaunus. Identified at Caerwent.

Ocga, son of Hengest. see Octa

Ocga (Ogg), son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his concubines. An ancestor of king Ceolwulf of Northumbria. Possibly Ecga. Mid 6th century.

Ochta, (possibly Wecta), an ancestor of the royal line of Kent. Known as Eisc.

Oclatinius Adventus, Roman procurator in c213. Named on a dedication slab found at Risingham. RIB1234.

Ocmis, mother of Concessa, and grandmother of Saint Patrick. Early 5th century.

Ocratius Maximus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB467.

Ocsen, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held four hides at Gerlei and Will Hall.

Octa (Ocga), son, or possibly grandson, of Hengest, and brother of Ebusa and Oisc. He took refuge in York from Ambrosius Aurelianus in 490, from where he surrendered. He was killed at the battle of St.Albans in 512.

Octavianus, a centurion of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB508.

Octavius Crescens, Lucius, named on a wooden stilus tablet found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2443.18.

Octavius Honoratus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1884.

Octavius Sabinus, Roman governor of Britaannia Inferior in c262. Named on a dedication slab found at Lancaster. RIB605.

Octavius Sebanus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2082.

Octavius Severus, named on a Samian fragment found at Malton, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.412.

Octavius Tidius Tossianus Iaolenus Priscus, Gaius, Legatus Juridicus of Britain after Salvius Liberalis. Late 1st century.

Octavius (Evdaf), duke of the Gewissi. He rebelled when Constantine left for Rome. Early 4th century.

Octobrianus, named on a red beaker fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.363.

Oda, a dux in Hants in 939.

Oda (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 941-959, after Wulfhelm. Bishop of Ramsbury 926-941, after Athelstan; he took vows at Fleury and became a monk after his election. He caused king Eadwig and queen Aelfgifu to separate for offending the laws of consanguinity.

Oda, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Guildford, Ipswich, London, Wallingford, Winchester and York. Late 10th century.

Oda, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held five hides at Compton.

Oda, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three virgates and a carucate at Cotton and Ashby-by-Stone.

Oda, a priest and landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eight carucates at Holmpton in West Riding.

Oda, a deacon and landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Nether Poppleton in West Riding.

Oda, a deacon and landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven bovates at Southcoates in East Riding.

Oda, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen carucates at Rimswell, Swillington and Thorpe Stapleton.

Odbert, a priest. An exile at the court of Charlemagne. He is probably Eadbert Praen. Late 8th century. 2

Odbriht, in Arthurian legend: King of Norway. A leader in the force of Arthur, killed at Camblan.

Odda, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Odda, ealdorman of Devon. He was besieged in his castle by the Danish king Healfdene I in 878.

Odda, a witness of the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Odda, a thegn of king Athelstan in Somerset in c937. Possibly father of Brihtnoth.

Odda, an East Saxon noble. His sons Godric, Godwine and Godwig deserted during the battle of Maldon in 991.

Odda, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Cnut in 1018.

Odda (Aethelwine), earl of the Western Provinces 1051-1056. A kinsman of king Edward. Brother of Aelfric and Edith. He became a monk at Deerhurst before he died in 1056. He was buried at the monastery at Pershore.

Oddo, a dux in Mercia. Founder, with his brother Doddo, of the monastery at Tewkesbury in c715. Brother of Doddo and Almaric.

Odelerius, son of Constantius. Father of Orderic Vitalis (born in 1075). He lived at Shrewsbury.

Odeler, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Odfrith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Leavening in East Riding.

Odfritha, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held a carucate and a half at Old Malton in North Riding.

Odgar, in Arthurian legend: King of Ireland.

Odgar, a priest of bishop Theodred of London. He inherited a yellow chasuble from Theodred in c951.

Odger (St.), a deacon and monk. With Pecthelm and Wiro, he was a Northumbrian missionary in Holland. Mid 8th century.

Odilo, a moneyer of the kings of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Odin, pagan God. see Woden

Odin the Dane, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held six hides at Berewic in Chelmsford Hundred.

Odincarl, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five and a half carucates at Ashby, Croft and Willoughton.

Odincarl, a landholder in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Flintham, Willoughby and East Bridgford in Notts, and a carucate at Shipley in Derbyshire.

Odo, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Odo, a thegn, and treasurer of king Athelstan, in Wilts in c939.

Odo of Sparkford, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Odo, son of Ticcheman. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Odo, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Broch in Desborough Hundred.

Odo the Treasurer, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held half a hide at Wimborne.

Odo of Winchester, brother of Aldred. A landholder in 1066. He held ten hides at Chawton in Hants, and four and a half hides at Bathingbourne and Knighton on the Isle of Wight.

Odo, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Aelfeva he held five hides at Clopton in Pathlow Hundred.

Odo de Conteville, bishop of Bayeux. Half-brother of duke William of Normandy. He landed with him at Pevensey in 1066, and fought in the battle at Hastings supposedly armed only with a club.

Odo see also Oda

Odomer, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Odran (St.), a British companion of Columba at Iona. The tradition is that he became abbot of Meath. He died in c563.

Odulbert, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Odulf, a missionary monk in Frisia. He died in c855. His relics were brought to England by Vikings and bought by bishop Aelfweard for the monastery at Evesham.

Odulf, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Odulf, donor of a church and vill at Stalham in Norfolk for the foundation of the abbey of St.Benet of Hulme. Early 11th century.

Odyar Franc, in Arthurian legend: A steward at Arthur’s court.

Odysseus, named on a buff jar fragment found at Gayton Thorpe, Norfolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.364.

Oelf, son of king Aelfwold I of Northumbria. see Aelf

Oelfwine, son of king Aelfwold I of Northumbria. see Aelfwine

Oelhun see Aelhun

Oenus, in legend king of Britain for 2 years after Cap. Mid 3rd century BC.

Oepi, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held an estate at Chesham.

Oepi, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held half a hide at Wallington.

Oeric see Oisc

Oethelred, early Essex landholder. see Aethelred

OETHELWALD, king of Deira. see AETHELWALD

Oethel..., Oethil…, see also Aethel...

Ofa see Offa

Ofe, a witness of documents at Canterbury in c860.

Offa, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Offa, son of Wermund. An ancestor of Penda and of the royal line of Mercia.

Offa, in the poems Beowulf and Widsith: king of the Angles. He was son of Garmund: he married Thryth.

Offa, son of Bedca and grandfather of king Sledda of the East Saxons. Mid 6th century.

Offa, son of king Aethelfrith of Northumbria. Brother of Oswy, Oswald, Eanfrith, Oslac, Oswudu and Oslaf. He was driven into exile by king Edwin of Northumbria and king Redwald of the East Angles after the battle of the river Idle in 616.

Offa, a prince in Lindsey. Possibly father of bishop Eorconwald and Aethelburg. Mid 7th century.

Offa (Ofa), a retainer of the future king Aethelbald of Mercia. He was healed of a poisoned foot by Guthlac. He became a king's thegn and then an ealdorman. Early 8th century.

Offa, an ealdorman of the Northumbrians. He fought against the Picts in 708.

OFFA (St.), king of East Saxons c704-709, after Swefred. Son of Sigehere and Osyth, and brother of Osward. In 709 he abdicated and travelled to Rome with king Cenred of Mercia and bishop Egwine, where he became a monk.

Offa, son of king Aldfrith and kinsman of king Eadbert of Northumbria. Brother of Osred and Osric. In 750 he sought refuge at the church of Cuthbert, but was dragged out and killed. For permitting this, bishop Cynewulf was temporarily imprisoned at Bamburgh in c758.

OFFA, king of Mercia 757-796, after Beornred. Son of Thingfrith and Marcellina, and probably nephew of king Aethelbald. He married Cynethryth and was father of Egfrith, Eadburg and Aelfflaed. He created his own Mercian archbishopric at Lichfield in 787. He probably built the great earthwork known as Offa's dyke.

Offa (Oba), a thegn in Kent. He was a witness of documents at Canterbury in c860.

Offa, nephew of bishop Theodred of London. He inherited land at Lothingland in Suffolk from Theodred in c951.

Offa, an East Saxon thegn. He was killed at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Offa, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Upper Slaughter in Salmonsbury Hundred.

Offa, a thegn of archbishop Stigand in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Bedingham in Loddon Hundred.

Offa, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Flixton in Wangford Hundred.

Offa, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a manor of two hides at Treyford in Dumpford Hundred.

Oftfor, bishop of Worcester 691-c692, after the ailing Bosel. He had been a priest at Whitby. He travelled to Rome.

Ofvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Ogea, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Ogg see Ocga

Ogga of Mildenhall in Suffolk. He gave a hide at Cambridge to the abbey at Ely in c955.

Ogga of Southwick, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Ogga, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two carucates at Cotgrave in Broxtow Wapentake.

Oggod of Castor, a surety for land at Castor given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983. Father of Osferth.

Ogmar, an Irishman. With Arnulf he was one of the first two hermits on Glastonbury Tor. Mid 5th century.

Ohter, a Danish earl. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Ohter, a Danish earl. A Viking raider from Brittany in 914. With earl Hroald he ravaged in Wales. He held Cyfeiliog, Welsh bishop of Archenfield, for ransom. He was forced out by king Edward the Elder. Brother of Geolcil.

Ohthere, in the poem Beowulf: A Swedish prince. Son of Ongentheow, and brother of Onela.

Ohthere (Othere), a wealthy Norwegian, from Helgeland. He described his travels to king Alfred. Late 9th century.

Oiddi, a priest who baptised the South Saxons. Late 7th century.

OISC (Aesc, Oeric), king of Kent 488-512, after his father Hengest. Father of Eormenric, and possibly grandfather of king Aethelbert I. Brother of Octa and Ebusa. He may have fought at the battle of Mount Badon.

Oisc (Esc), was killed with "many others", presumably in battle, in 732.

Oisc (Aesc), a princeps in Wessex in c796.

Oisc (Aesca), a thegn in Wessex in 858.

Olaf the black. A Dane killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Olaf (Anlaf), son of king Guthred (or Guthfrith). He was defeated at the battle of Brunanburgh in 937. He was chosen king by rebellious Northumbrians. He married Aldthryth, daughter of earl Orm. He died in 942.

Olaf Kvaran (Olaf Cwiran, Olaf Sihtricson), king of Northumbria in 943, probably after his nephew Olaf son of Guthred (Guthfrith), and 947-950, after Eric Blood Axe. He was expelled by king Edmund I in 944, and by king Eadred in 950. He became king in Dublin. His sister Gytha married Olaf Tryggvason when she was widowed in England. He died in 980 at Iona.

Olaf Trygvasson, king of Norway 995-1000. He ravaged East Anglia, and was possibly a leader at the battle of Maldon in 991; he attacked London with Swein Forkbeard in 994, his brother being killed during the raid. In England he married Gytha, the sister of Olaf Kvaran.

Olaf (St.), king of Norway 1014-1030. With his Norwegians, he supported king Aethelred against the Danes in London in 1009, where he is reputed to have pulled away the piles and collapsed London Bridge. He fought at the battle of Ringmere in 1010.

Olaf, son of king Harold Hardrada of Norway. He was allowed by king Harold II to leave after the death of his father in the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066, and after he swore an oath of friendship. He may also be called Hetmundus.

Olaf, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held a hide at Briddlesford.

Olafbald (Onlafball), a Danish noble under king Ragnald I of Northumbria. In c910 he tried to enter the church of Cuthbert and was unable to pass the threshhold, where he died.

Olicius, named on an amphora fragment found at Canterbury. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.157.

Olondus, maker of an iron knife found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2428.14.

Olova, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. She held two carucates at Sutton in Launditch Hundred.

Olwen, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of the giant Yspaddaden. She married Culhwch.

Omulung, an abbot in Worcs in c706.

Omund, a landholder at Ormesby in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Ona, a landholder in Cambs. Father of Aelfnoth. Late 10th century.

Ondrese, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Onela, in the poem Beowulf: A Swedish king. Son of Ongentheow: brother of Ohthere. He married a daughter of king Healfdene.

Onfrei de Bohun, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Onfrei de Carteret, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Onlaf, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Onlaf, Onlaf… see also Olaf, Olaf…

Onnonea, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Ongen, a claimed ancestor of king Penda of Mercia.

Ongentheow, in the poems Beowulf and Widsith: King of the Swedes. Father of Onela and Ohthere. He was killed by Eofor.

Onoc, a witness of documents of king Aethelbald of Mercia in 736.

Ontwine, a witness to a document in Mercia, regarding land in Somerset, in c730.

Ontzlake, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Brother of Damas.

Oppele, a landholder at Wilburton in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Oppius Felix, an optio. Named on an altar found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2024.

Oppius Proculus, a centurion of the 8th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1095.

Opsilius, a centurion of the 1st cohort. Named on a building stone found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1856.

Optatus, a duovir at Gloucester in early 2nd century. RIB2487.2.

Optatus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.415.

Optimus, a citizen buried on Lundy island. Probably late 5th century.

Optio, named on a black jar fragment found at Caernarvon. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2503.366.

Oraeus, named on a Samian fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.416.

Oranius Facilis, Publius, named on an bronze ansate tablet found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2432.8.

Orc see Urk

Orcus, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held two hides at Southwark.

Orcy, a thegn, possibly Ork or Urk. He held 7 hides at Portisham in Dorset in 1024.

Ordbriht, possibly first abbot of Westminster in c616. (vch)

Ordbriht, abbot of Westminster in 785. He died in 796.

Ordbriht, a miles. A witness to a Rochester charter of 850.

Ordbriht, a moneyer, at Winchester, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Ordbriht, bishop of Selsey 988-1009, after Aethelgar became archbishop of Canterbury. A monk at Winchester, he went to Abingdon to join abbot Aethelwold in c957. Abbot of Chertsey 964-988.

Orde, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two hides at Bradon in Abdick Hundred.

Ordgar, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ordgar, possibly abbot of Westminster in 765 after Selred. (vch)

Ordgar, an dux or comes of Somerset between 901 and 926.

Ordgar, ealdorman of the Western Provinces 964-971. Father of Ordwulf and Aelfsige, and of Aelfthryth the third wife of king Edgar. He laid plans for the monastery at Tavistock.

Ordgar, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Ordgar, a landholder at Bury St. Edmunds and steward there for queen Emma. He was sheriff in Cambs in 1040.

Ordgar, two men of this name witness the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in Cambs in 1045.

Ordgar of Devon, a thegn and nobilis. He held land at Lifton and Exmouth in Devon between 1031 and 1049. Brother of Esbeorn and Aelfgar and father of Ordwulf.

Ordgar, a vice-comes in Cambs in 1066. He held the manor of Chippenham and estates amounting to ten hides.

Ordgar, a man of Eadmer Ator. A landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Stockleigh in Budleigh Hundred.

Ordgar, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Childerditch and Radwinter.

Ordgar, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held eight carucates at Massingham, Anmer and Fring.

Ordgar, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Harlestone, Farthingstone and Dodford.

Ordgar, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held five hides at Berrick Salome and Gangsdown in Benson Hundred.

Ordgar, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two hides in North Petherton Hundred.

Ordgar in Kyluertestuna, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Stratton in Colneis Hundred.

Ordgar, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Winterbourne in Selkley Hundred.

Ordgrim, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Peplow in Wrockwardine Hundred.

Ordheah, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Ordheah, a king's thegn. He was killed in battle against the Danes at Buttington in 893.

Ordheah, a thegn. A witness to charters of kings Athelstan and Edmund 940-942.

Ordheah, father of Wulfheah of Birling in Kent and of Aelfheah. Late 10th century.

Ordheah, a chaplain of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045. He held land at Knapwell in Cambs and Kedington in Suffolk.

Ordheah, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Hafgrim he held five hides at Idlicote in Fexhole Hundred.

Ordhelm, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ordhelm, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Ordhelm, a man of king Edmund in 946. Father of Aelfhelm. He held land at Gamelanwrythe in Kent.

Ordhelm, a witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Ording, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two hides at Trafford.

Ording, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Mulbarton in Humbleyard Hundred.

Ordlaf, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Ordlaf, in the Finn fragment: a Danish warrior.

Ordlaf, a comes and princeps of king Edward the Elder in Hants c898-c909. Grandson of ealdorman Eanwulf, and father of Ordwold. He held land at Lydiard and Stanton St.Bernard in Wilts.

Ordlaf, a witness of the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Ordlaf, a thegn. A witness to a charter of King Edward in 1049.

Ordmaer, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ordmaer, a vir potens, possibly an ealdorman. A landholder at Hatfield in Herts in c971. He married Ealde. Father of Aethelflaed Eneda the first wife of king Edgar of Wessex. Mid 10th century.

Ordmaer, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held two hides at Benham in Kintbury Hundred.

Ordmaer, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Wingrave in Cottesloe Hundred.

Ordmaer, a man of Eddeva the Fair. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held eight hides at Wilbraham and Badlingham.

Ordmaer, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Somersal in Appletree Wapentake.

Ordmaer, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide at Messing in Lexden Hundred.

Ordmaer, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Hazelhanger of abbot Aelfwine of Ramsey.

Ordmaer, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held fourteen carucates at Pickwell and Leesthorpe.

Ordmaer, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Polebrook.

Ordmaer, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Eaton, Salt and Tixall.

Ordmaer, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held nine acres at Thurleston and Worlington.

Ordmaer, a priest at Chichester in Sussex in 1066. He had five burgesses at Pevensey.

Ordnoth, a landholder in Hants. He bequeathed ten hides at Candover to the Old Minster at Winchester. Mid 10th century.

Ordnoth, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Ordnoth, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and three virgates at Papworth.

Ordric (Orric), a dux. A witness to a Rochester charter of 850.

Ordric, a bondman of archbishop Aelfric of York in c1023.

Ordric, a moneyer, at Gloucester and Hereford, of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Ordric, brother of prior Aethelwine of Worcester. A landholder at Codicote in Glos. Mid 11th century.

Ordric, cellarer at the abbey at Bury St.Edmunds. Mid 11th century.

Ordric, abbot of Abingdon 1052-1066, after Rofulf. A monk of Abingdon.

Ordric, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Thurleigh.

Ordric, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Brickhill in Moulsoe Hundred.

Ordric, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Tadlow in Armingford Hundred.

Ordric, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a manor at Modbury, and estates amounting to eleven hides.

Ordric, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held fifteen acres at Stevington End in Freshwell Hundred.

Ordric, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three hides at Leckhampton and Latton.

Ordric, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Grendon in Plegelgate Hundred.

Ordric, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung at Cliffe in Shamwell Hundred.

Ordric, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and a half at West Farndon in Warden Hundred.

Ordric, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at Ordsall in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Ordric, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Faintree in Alnothstree Hundred.

Ordric, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. With his brother Leofing, he held a hide at Lytes Cary in Somerton Hundred.

Ordric, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Congresbury in Winterstoke Hundred.

Ordric, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held small estates at Kembroke, Westerfield and Wortham.

Ordric, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty hides at Hodnell, Ratley and Harbury.

Ordulf see Ordwulf

Ordwig, a thegn, and father of abbot Aethelwig of Evesham. He held land in Hereford, Warks and Worcs. Mid 11th century.

Ordwig, a burgess at Bedford in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Biddenham, Stanford and Westcotts.

Ordwig, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Moulsoe of Wigod of Wallingford.

Ordwig, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held four hides at Hemingford.

Ordwig, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide and three virgates at Edstaston, Stockton and Faintree.

Ordwig, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a hide at Wotton.

Ordwig, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide at Dorsington in Ferncombe Hundred.

Ordwold, a thegn in Wilts in 940. Son of the comes Ordlaf. He held land at Wylye.

Ordwold, a reeve. A landholder in Hants in 1066. He held three hides at Chilbolton in Buddlesgate Hundred.

Ordwold, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Cameley in Chewton Hundred.

Ordwold, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held three hides at Shalbourne in Westbury Hundred.

Ordwulf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ordwulf, an ealdorman of king Alfred in Wessex between 871 and 882.

Ordwulf, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Ordwulf, a thegn in Berks in 944. He held land at Brimpton.

Ordwulf, a dilectus of king Aethelred, and probably ealdorman of Devon. He completed the monastery at Tavistock, and was abbot when it was burned by the Danes in 997. Son of ealdorman Ordgar of Western Provinces and brother of queen Aelfthryth. He married Aelfwyn.

Ordwulf, a man of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. In c1012 he inherited two books from Aelfwold.

Ordwulf, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Ordwulf (Eadwulf), a thegn. Son of Ordgar of Devon. A giant of a man. He held extensive estates in Devon and Somerset between 1044 and 1066.

Ordwulf, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held eleven hides at East and West Ilsley.

Ordwulf, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held five hides at Connerton and Moresk.

Ordwulf, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Groundwell.

Orell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Orguil, a Danish king. He was killed in the battle of Ashdown in 871.

Oric, a dux in Kent in c860.

Orimonde, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of the Amir of Persia. She married Marc.

Orivall, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Orivendus, named on an altar found at Gloucester. Roman, unknown date. RIB119.

Ork see Urk

Orlaf, a moneyer, at London, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Orm, a monk. He wrote a lengthy series of scripture paraphrases and homilies. Date unknown.

Orm, a nephew of king Aelle of Northumbria. He tried to fly, with two shields as his wings. He was the first man killed in the battle of York in 867.

Orm, a Danish earl in Northumbria between 940 and 946. He was father-in-law and a counsellor of king Olaf of Northumbria. Father of Aldthryth.

Orm, a landholder near Peterborough. In c983 he sold 12 acres to the abbey after its restoration.

Orm, son of Gamel. He restored the church of St.Gregory at Kirkdale in Yorks in c1060. He married Aethelthryth daughter of earl Aldred of Northumbria. Father of Egfritha.

Orm, a Northumbrian thegn. Father of Gamel who was reported killed on the orders of Earl Tostig in 1065.

Orm, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held ten hides at Halton.

Orm, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held fifteen carucates at Holker, Thornton and Melling.

Orm, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates and six bovates at Aylesby in North Riding.

Orm, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held forty-four estates amounting to one hundred and sixty-five carucates, including the large estate at Sherburn.

Ormketel, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Mumby in South Riding.

Ornst, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Orrewar, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Orthi, a thegn of king Harold. A landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held ten carucates at Freckenham in Lackford Hundred.

Orwain, sister of king Edelsie. She married king Adelbriht, but survived him by only twenty days. Probably legend, 5th century.

Osanna (St.), reported to be the sister of a king Osred. She was buried at Howden on Humberside. Probably 8th century.

Osbald, son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his concubines. More usually known as Oswald. Early 6th century.

OSBALD, king of Northumbria in 796, after Aethelred I. He had been a Northumbrian high-reeve. He and Aethelheard burned Beorn, ealdorman of king Aelfwold, to death at Seletun in 780. He became king for just 27 days in 796. He became an abbot, died in 799, and was buried at York.

Osbeorn, a Danish earl. He was killed in battle against king Aethelred and Alfred at Ashdown in 871.

Osbeorn, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Osbeorn, brother of king Swein Estrithson of Denmark and of earl Beorn. He accompanied Cnut on his expedition in England in 1013, and remained in England until exiled in 1043.

Osbeorn, a landholder at Thrandeston in Suffolk, inherited from Thurketel of Palgrave in c1038.

Osbeorn, a witness in Norfolk of the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Osbeorn, son of earl Siward of Northumbria. He was killed in battle against king Macbeth in Scotland in 1054.

Osbern, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Osbern, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Thetford and Wilton. Late 10th century.

Osbern, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Osbern of Soham, a landholder in Norfolk in c975.

Osbern, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Derby and York. Early 11th century.

Osbern Pentecost, a Norman friend of king Edward. He built one of the first castles in England, but surrendered it when the Normans were expelled in 1052, and he took refuge with king Macbeth in Scotland. Uncle of Alfred of Marlborough.

Osbern, son of Osbern the Steward. He came from Normandy to the court of king Edward. Mid 11th century.

Osbern, a cniht of abbot Aelfwine of Ramsey in Hunts in c1060.

Osbern, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Alresford and Preston Candover.

Osbern, son of Richard fitz Scrob. In 1066 he held twenty-seven hides at Titley, Harpton and Discoed in Hereford, five hides at Humet in Shropshire, and four hides at Sapey and Homme in Worcs.

Osbern, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held two hides at Hilton in Stratton Hundred.

Osbern, a monk and landholder in Herts in 1066. With his man Goding, he held a hide and a half at Windridge in Dacorum Hundred.

Osbern, a thegn and landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Raveningham and Hudeston.

Osbern, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eight bovates at Clipstone, Beckingham and Weston.

Osbern, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Littleton in Somerton Hundred.

Osbern, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held two carucates at Torp, Swefling and Purtepyt.

Osbern, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Two men of this name held three carucates at Leconfield and Raventhorpe.

Osbern, a chaplain of king Edward in 1066. He became bishop of Exeter.

Osbern de Cailly, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Osbert, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Osbert, with Daegheah, he stole the charter documents of the monastery of Cookham in Berks. He gave them to king Cynewulf of Wessex. Mid 8th century.

Osbert, a thegn of king Offa of Mercia in 788. He held land at Eastry in Kent.

Osbert, a noble, described as a patrician, in Mercia in 797. He was the recipient of letters from Alcuin, though he is probably Brorda.

Osbert, a king's thegn in 855. He held land at Chart in Kent. Nephew of ealdorman Aethelmod.

Osbert, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Osbert, a thegn. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

OSBERT, king of Northumbria 849-863, after Aethelred II. Son of Hama. He was deposed in favour of Aelle, probably his brother. He was killed fighting alongside Aelle against the Danes at York in 867.

Osbert, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 868.

Osbert, a Northumbrian who was expelled in 900.

Osbert, an ealdorman. A descendent of ealdorman Turgot. In 948 he refused to relinquish lands that had been given to Turgot after being confiscated from Crowland in 871.

Osbert, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Ardleigh in Tendring Hundred.

Osbert, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirteen acres at Kembroke and Oxelanda in Colneis Hundred.

Osburg, a nun at Barking in c672. A kinswoman of Aldhelm.

Osburg, daughter of ealdorman Oslac of Wessex. Wife of king Aethelwulf and mother of Athelstan, Aethelbald, Aethelswyth, Aethelbert, Aethelred and Alfred. Mid 9th century.

Osburg (St.), abbess of the nunnery in Coventry. She died in c1016.

Oscar, a burgess at Bedford. He held a virgate at Biddenham.

Oscetel see Osketel

Oseg, a Danish king. He was killed, alongside Lawset, in a skirmish with king Alfred in c882.

Oseva, a landholder in Devon in 1066. She held half a virgate at Chilsworthy in Black Torrington Hundred.

Osferth, a kinsman and legatee of king Alfred. A landholder at Beckley. Late 9th century.

Osferth, a thegn. A witness, in 898, to a Kentish charter of king Alfred.

Osferth, a witness of the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Osferth (Osfrith), ealdorman in Western Wessex 909-934. A kinsman of king Alfred. He was given lands in the king's will.

Osferth, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 942.

Osferth, a moneyer of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Osferth, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edgar in 961.

Osferth Spade-beard, son of Frithegyst and brother of Aethelwold. He attested at Peterborough in 963.

Osferth, son of Oggod of Castor. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Osferth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Dover, Lincoln, London, Rochester, Thetford and York. Early 11th century.

Osferth, a priest, probably at Ely. A witness of documents in c999.

Osferth, a man of king Edward in Worcs in c1046. He held land at Lench.

Osferth, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held eleven and a half hides at Okehampton, Drewsteignton and Spreyton.

Osferth, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held eight estates amounting to four hides.

Osferth, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held thirty-four acres at Hemley, Kessingland and Fordley.

Osferth see also Osfrith

Osforde, a thegn. He attested the Peterborough charter in 870.

Osfram, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Osfram, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held nine carucates at Dowsby, Keisby and Southorpe.

Osfrith, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Osfrith, son of king Edwin of Northumbria and Coenburg, and father of Yffi. Brother of Eadfrith and half-brother of Eanflaed and Uffrea. He was killed in battle against kings Caedwalla and Penda at Hatfield Chase in Yorks in 633.

Osfrith, a signatory in c679 to a grant by king Hlothere of Kent of land in Thanet to the monastery at Reculver.

Osfrith, a reeve of king Egfrith of Northumbria. He was a gaoler of bishop Wilfrid. His wife Aebbe was cured of palsy by Wilfrid. Late 7th century.

Osfrith, son of Oshelm. A Mercian noble. He is named on the commemorative inscription for sub-king Mildfrith of the Magonsaete that was set up in Hereford cathedral by bishop Cuthbert. Late 7th century.

Osfrith, a Dane. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Osfrith Hlytta, a Dane. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Osfrith, a Danish noble. With Helgrim he was sent by king Harold Fairhair to king Athelstan at York in c926, with a gift of a ship with a golden beak.

Osfrith (Osferth), ealdorman in Western Wessex 909-934. A kinsman of king Alfred. He was given lands in the king's will.

Osfrith, a landholder at Monkton Deverill in Wilts. He gave land to the abbey at Glastonbury. Mid 10th century.

Osfrith, a landholder at Felmingham in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Osfrith, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Boorthby Graffoe in Kesteven.

Osfrith, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Alby in Erpingham Hundred.

Osgar, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Osgar, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Osgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bedford and Derby. Late 10th century.

Osgar, abbot of Abingdon 963-984, after Aethelwold. A monk at Glastonbury, he went with Foldbert and Frithegar to Abingdon to join abbot Aethelwold in c957. He was sent to train at the monastery at Fleury.

Osgar, probably a kinsman of Aelfhelm Polga. He inherited land at Cockayne Hatley and Potton in Beds from Aelfhelm. Late 10th century.

Osgeard, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Osgeard, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two sulungs at Darenth, Benenden and Sibourne.

Osgeat, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held three and a half virgates at Northill and Bromham.

Osgifu, daughter of king Oswulf, and wife of king Alhred of Northumbria, whom she married in 768. Sister of Aelfwold and Aelfwine, and mother of Alhmund and king Osred II.

Osgod, shire reeve of Lincoln. A veteran warrior who led his own detachment at the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Osgod, a monk at Crowland who survived the Danish sack in 870. He died in 940.

Osgod, son of Eadwulf. He inherited land at Pakenham and Rougham in Suffolk from his kinsman bishop Theodred of London in c951.

Osgod, nephew of bishop Theodred of London. He inherited land at Mendham and Syleham in Suffolk from Theodred in c951.

Osgod, a landholder at Castor. He gave the estate to the abbey at Peterborough to clear his outlawry for the killing of Styrcyr. Late 10th century.

Osgod of Bainton, a landholder near Peterborough. He sold 20 acres to the abbey at its restoration in c983.

Osgod, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lincoln, Winchester and York. Early 11th century.

Osgod the Dane, a landholder at Toddington in Glos. Early 11th century.

Osgod, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Osgod, a landholder at Wroxall on the Isle of Wight and Adderbury in Oxon in 1043. This is possibly Osgod Clapa.

Osgod, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Osgod Swein, a thegn. He held land in Cambs, Herts and Hunts. He was a witness of the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Osgod Clapa, ealdorman of East Anglia c1026-1044, a Danish noble and staller. In 1042 king Harthacnut died at the marriage feast, in Osgod’s house at Lambeth, of his daughter Gytha to Tofi the Proud. He was exiled in 1046, and looted Essex from the sea in 1049. He died in 1054.

Osgod Cnoppe, a canon at Waltham in c1066. With Aethelric Childemaister he attended the battle at Hastings, to be able to return the body of king Harold to Waltham, should he be killed.

Osgod, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held thirty hides at Childrey, Odstone and Coleshill.

Osgod, a man of archbishop Stigand. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Guilden Morden.

Osgod, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two hides at Hargrave and Neston.

Osgod, Devon landholder. see Ansgot

Osgod, a prominent landholder in Glos in 1066. He held forty-four hides at Kempsford, Hailes and Turkdean.

Osgod, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held a virgate at Scaldeford.

Osgod, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Monkhide in Radlow Hundred.

Osgod, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a virgate at Clothall in Odsey Hundred of Eddeva the Fair.

Osgod, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held two and a half hides and four carucates at Shepshed.

Osgod, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held eight bovates at Barlings and South Cadeby.

Osgod, a landholder in 1066. He held half a hide at Easton Maudit in Northants, and three virgates at Casterton in Rutland.

Osgod, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Kelling and Gooderstone.

Osgod, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held thirteen bovates at Ratcliffe-on-Soar and Normanton-on-Soar.

Osgod, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held forty acres at Creeting, Wenham and Burgate.

Osgot see Osgod

Osgun, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Osgyth, wife of king Sigehere. see Osyth

Osgyth, found on an inscribed stone at Lindisfarne. 8th century.

Oshelm, father of Osfrith. Osfrith was buried at Hereford, late 7th century.

Oshere, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Oshere, a sub-king of the Hwicce between 678 and 693. Father of Aethelheard, Aethelric, Aethelweard and Osward. He was probably the founder of the see at Worcester.

Oshere, brother of abbess Egburg and Wihtburg. He died in c716.

Oshere, named on a helmet excavatedat York. c750.

Oshere, a witness to a Rochester charter of 823.

Oshere, father of Eadweald of Chart in Kent. Mid 9th century.

Oshere, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Osiai, a king in Sussex in c760. This may be Oslac, dux in 780.

Osian, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c975.

Osketel, a Danish king in Mercia in 875.

Osketel, a Danish hold. He was killed fighting the Kentish at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Osketel, archbishop of York 956-971, after Wulfstan. Bishop of Dorchester on Thames 949-956, after Wynsige. He may have retained Dorchester after going to York. A kinsman of abbot Thurketel of Bedford.

Osketel, son of Seaxferth. A landholder in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Osketel, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Cambridge, Chester, London and York. Late 10th century.

Osketel of Beche, a landholder in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Osketel, abbot of Crowland 992-1005, after Aethelric. He had been prior in 975. Brother of abbess Leofgifu.

Osketel, in the community at Bury St. Edmunds. Mid 11th centruy.

Osketel, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held three carucates at Badley, Bricett and Flixton.

Oslac, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Oslac (Oslaf), a dux in Kent. He was killed at the battle of Wibbandun in 568.

Oslac, son of king Aethelfrith of Northumbria. Brother of Oswy, Oswald, Eanfrith, Oswudu, Oslaf and Offa. With his brother Oslaf he was driven into exile by king Edwin of Northumbria and king Redwald of the East Angles after the battle of the river Idle in 616.

Oslac, son of king Egfrith of Northumbria. Late 7th century.

Oslac, a dux of the South Saxons in 780. He may have witnessed as rex in c760.

Oslac, an ealdorman and cup-bearer to king Aethelwulf of Wessex. A Goth and descendant of Stuf and Wihtgar. Father of Osburg and grandfather of king Alfred. Mid 9th century.

Oslac, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Oslac, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Oslac, earl of the southern part of Northumbria in c960, while Oswulf retained the northern part. Father of Thored. He was exiled in 975.

Oslac, a landholder at Cambridge. He gave forty acres to the abbey at Ely in 975.

Oslac, son of Aelfstan of Horningsea. Late 10th century.

Oslac, son of Appe. A witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Oslac, kinsman of the brothers Aelfstan, Wulfgar and Leofsige. They gave a hide to ealdorman Brihtnoth to gain a favour, but Leofsige and Aelfstan reneged on the deal. Late 10th century.

Oslac, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Lincoln and Norwich. Early 11th century.

Oslac, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Oslac, a thegn and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held manors at Ottery and Collacombe.

Oslac, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three hides at Ingrave, Tolleshunt and Stevington End.

Oslac, landholders in Leics in 1066. Men of this name held five and a half carucates at Swinford, Walcote and Lubenham.

Oslac, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Letheringsett in Holt Hundred.

Oslac, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held two hides at Marston in Stotfold Hundred.

Oslac White, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide at Barford in Rothwell Hundred.

Oslac, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held large estates at Montgomery and Starcote.

Oslac, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held a carucate and twenty acres at Monk Soham, Kesgrave and Wantisden.

Oslaf, dux in Kent. see Oslac

Oslaf (Ordlaf), in the poem Beowulf: A Danish warrior, a follower of Hnaef and Hengest.

Oslaf, son of king Aethelfrith of Northumbria. Brother of Oswy, Oswald, Eanfrith, Oslac, Oswudu and Offa. With his brother Oslac he was driven into exile by king Edwin of Northumbria and king Redwald of the East Angles after the battle of the river Idle in 616.

Oslaf, a thegn of king Aethelred of Mercia and landholder at Wychbold in Worcs. He became a monk at Worcester in c692.

Oslaf, a descendant of Aelfwine, son of king Oswy of Northumbria. Late 8th century.

Oslaf, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Oslava, wife of Eormenred of Kent. Mother of Eormenburg who married Merewalh, Eormenberg, Aethelred, Aethelbert, Eormengytha and Aethelthryth. Mid 7th century.

Oslavus, a thegn of king Aethelred of Mercia in c692.

Osmaer, Osmer, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Osmaer, son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his queens. Mid 6th century.

Osmaer, a moneyer, at Warwick, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Osmaer, a cniht of Aelfhelm Polga. He inherited half a hide at Conington in Cambs from Aelfhelm. Late 10th century.

Osmaer, a soldier who was killed in the battle of Sherston in 1016 by Eadric Streona, because of his likeness to king Edmund Ironside. His head was displayed to indicate that Edmund was dead.

Osmaer, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Osmaer, a witness of documents at Sherborne between 1042 and 1052.

Osmaer, a moneyer, at Bath, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Osmaer, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held ten hides at Audlem, Claverton and Crewe.

Osmaer, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held four carucates at Newton in Wirksworth Wapentake.

Osmaer, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held hide at Rocombe and Leigh.

Osmaer, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held four and a half carucates at Peatling Magna.

Osmod (Ossulf), son of Eawa. Great-grandfather of king Offa of Mercia.

Osmod, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Osmod, a West Saxon dux or ealdorman. He died in the battle against the Danes at Carhampton in 836.

Osmod, a landholder in Hants. He left fifteen hides at Alton to his wife Ceolwen. Late 9th century.

Osmund, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Osmund, possibly abbot of Westmminster in 705, after Siward. (vch)

Osmund, a king, later dux, of the South Saxons between 758 and 770.

Osmund, bishop of London c801-c833, after Heathubert. A witness of the decree of the synod of Clovesho in 803.

Osmund, a dux or ealdorman in Mercia in 852.

Osmund, a moneyer of kings Burgred of Mercia and Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Osmund, a thegn of king Aethelwulf. He held land at Teffont and Dinton in Wilts. Mid 9th century.

Osmund, a priest. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Osmund, a king’s thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 880.

Osmund, father of Wine of Cambridge. Mid 10th century.

Osmund, a moneyer, at York, of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Osmund of Catworth, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Osmund the Hunchback, a landholder in Cambridge. Late 10th century.

Osmund, father of Simund. A witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Osmund, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Aethelred and Cnut at London, Lincoln and Norwich. Early 11th century.

Osmund (Asmund), a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Osmund ros (Asmund), a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Osmund, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Lewes, Southwark and Norwich. Mid 11th century.

Osmund, a landholder in Essex. He held half a hide at Bentley of Leofgifu of Hintlesham. Mid 11th century.

Osmund, a chaplain at Wilton. He was imprisoned by the reeve Aethelwine. Mid 11th century. (Goscelin)

Osmund, bishop of Skara in Sweden in c1050. He died at Ely in c1070.

Osmund, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held five hides at South Moreton.

Osmund, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held four carucates and three bovates at Denby, Sandiacre and Chelton.

Osmund Bent, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three bovates at Ilkeston.

Osmund, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held five carucates at Bottesford and Lubenham.

Osmund, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held estates at Denver, Kirby Kane and Newton.

Osmund, son of Leofric. A landholder in Northants in 1066. He held four hides at Sywell in Hamfordshoe Hundred.

Osmund, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held six and a half hides at Spratton, Billing and Houghton.

Osmund the Dane, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held four hides at Stuchbury and Thorpe Mandeville.

Osmund, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held ten bovates at Ossington, Grove and Kelham.

Osmund Stramin, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held four hides at Kittisford, Wilmersham and Culbone.

Osmund, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held five hides at Norton Fitzwarren in Taunton Hundred.

Osmund, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held half a carucate and ninety acres at Barningham, Shottisham and Swefling.

Osmund, a thegn and landholder in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Guildford in Suurey, eleven hides at Penton Mewsey and Houghton in Hants, and three hides at Amesbury in Wilts.

Osmund, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three bovates at Church Fenton in West Riding.

Osne, a dux in Sussex in c770.

Ospac, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Field Dalling in Greenhoe Hundred.

Ospac, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eight and a half bovates at Saxondale and Sibthorpe.

Osraed, a thegn in Dorset in 854.

OSRED I, king of Northumbria 705-716, after his father Aldfrith and the two month rule of Eadwulf. He succeeded when he was 8 years old. Brother of Osric and Offa. His reign was dismissed as an ignominious life spent seducing nuns.

Osred, a thegn of king Aethelbald of Mercia between 737 and 743. A member of the royal family of the Hwicce. A landholder at Notgrove in Glos.

OSRED II, king of Northumbria 788-789, after Aelfwold I. Son of king Alhred and brother of Alhmund. He was betrayed to and driven out by ex-king Aethelred I. He returned from exile on the Isle of Man, but was captured and killed at Tynemouth on the orders of Aethelred in 792.

Osred, a soldier of Leofric of Brunne. Mid 11th century.

OSRIC, king of Deira 633-634, after his cousin Edwin. Son of Aelfric and father of Oswine. He was killed in battle with king Caedwalla in 634.

Osric, a sub-king of the Hwicce c675-c685. He founded the abbey at Gloucester in c681. Brother of Oswald, and possibly of Cyneburg, first abbess of Gloucester.

OSRIC, king of Northumbria 718-729, after Cenred. Son of king Aldfrith and brother of Osred and Offa.

Osric, ealdorman of the West Saxons. With the thegn Wigfrith he killed the atheling Cyneheard who had murdered his lord, king Cynewulf of Wessex, in 786.

Osric, an abbot in Dorset in 854.

Osric, ealdorman of Hants c844-c862. With ealdorman Eanwulf, he defeated the Danes at the battle of the river Parrett in 845. With ealdorman Aethelwulf of Berks, he defeated the Danes after the storming of Winchester in 860.

Osric, a thegn of king Alfred in Wessex in 871.

Osryth, a Danish king killled at the battle of Ashdown in 871.

Ossa, in Arthurian legend: A Saxon who fought alongside Octa and Ebusa.

Ossa, grandfather of king Ida. see Esa

Ossa, a claimed ancestor of king Penda of Mercia.

Ossaise of Surluse, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Ossere, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Ossitha, a nun in the convent of Modwenna at Polesworth in Warks. This is probably Osgyth. Mid 9th century.

Ossulf see Osmod, Oswulf

Osthryth (St.), daughter of king Oswy of Northumbria and sister of Alchfled, Alchfrith, Aelfwine, Egfrith and Aldfrith. She married king Aethelred of Mercia. She re-interred the remains of king Oswald at the monastery at Bardney in Lincs. She was murdered by Mercian chieftains in 697.

Ostorianus, a centurion of the 5th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1676.

Ostorius Scapula, Publius, second Roman governor of Britain 47-52, after Aulus Plautius. Campaigned against, and defeated, Caratacus. Father of Marcus Ostorius.

Ostorius Scapula, Marcus, son of Publius. He won a citizens oak wreath in the battle against the Iceni in 60.

Ostula, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Rendham in Plomesgate Hundred.

Osulf see Oswulf

Oswald, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Oswald, son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his concubines. (Possibly Osbald). Early 6th century.

OSWALD the Fair (St.), king of Northumbria 633-642, after his brother Eanfrith. Son of king Aethelfrith. He married Cyneburg, daughter of king Cynegils of the West Saxons. Brother of Oswy, Eanfrith, Oslac, Oswudu, Oslaf and Offa and father of Aethelwald. He defeated king Caedwalla at Denisesburn in 634, but was killed in battle against king Penda of Mercia at Maserfelth in 642. He became known as Bretwalda in Miracles were reported at the place of his death and dismemberment.

Oswald, nephew of king Aethelred of Mercia. He founded the monastery at Pershore in c689.

Oswald, a West Saxon atheling. Son of Aethelbald. He fought against his kinsman king Aethelheard of Wessex in 726. He died in 730.

Oswald, “son of the king”. A witness to a charter of queen Aethelswith of Mercia in 868. Possibly a son of Aethelred of Wessex or Burgred of Mercia.

Oswald, possibly a king in Danish East Anglia in c890.

Oswald, a thegn of king Alfred in 892.

Oswald, a moneyer, at Northampton, of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Oswald, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Oswald, a priest. A witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Oswald, a landholder at Aston Magna in Glos in 977.

Oswald, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lewes, London, Norwich, Nottingham and Shrewsbury. Late 10th century.

Oswald, an Englishman who fought at the battle of Maldon in 991. Brother of Eadwold.

Oswald (St.), archbishop of York 972-992, after Osketel. Bishop of Worcester 960-972, after Dunstan. He trained at Fleury. Brother of Athelstan and Oswulf, and nephew of archbishop Oda. With ealdorman Aethelwine, he built the abbey at Ramsey in Hunts in 969, retaining the abbacy until his death.

Oswald, a thegn in Kent. Mid 11th century.

Oswald, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Durborough and Marksburg.

Oswald, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held twenty-six hides at Effingham, Fetcham, Wisley and Mickleham. Brother of abbot Wulfwold of Chertsey.

Oswald, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held half a hide at Wick in Pershore Hundred.

Osward, an illegitimate son of king Penda of Mercia. Early 7th century.

Osward (Osweard), brother of sub-king Osric of the Hwicce. He witnessed the foundation charter of the nunnery at Bath in c 675.

Osward, brother of king Cenred of Mercia. Early 8th century.

Osward, brother of king Offa of the East Saxons. He held land at Twyford in Worcs. Early 8th century.

Osward, a thegn of kings Eadwig and Edgar. A witness of documents between 956 and 969. Brother of Oswulf.

Osward, a moneyer, at Warwick, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Osward (Osweard), abbot of Evesham c970-c980.

Osward, a kinsman of king Edgar. He held land at South Stoke in Sussex in 975.

Osward, a priest and kinsman of Athelstan Mannesunne. He held land at St.Ives in Hunts. Late 10th century.

Osward, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Osward, a moneyer, at Ilchester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Osward, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Great Stambridge in Rochford Hundred.

Osward, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three virgates at Rodmarton in Longtree Hundred.

Osward of Harrietsham, a landholder in Kent between 1038 and 1066. He held two sulungs at Harrietsham in Eyehorne Hundred.

Osward, a vice-comes at Dartford in Kent between 1051 and 1066.

Osward of Norton, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held twenty-two sulungs at Norton, Crayford and Allington.

Osward, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held estates at Hindringham and South Acre.

Osward, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at Ordsall in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Osward, a thegn and landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Milton, Newton and Nether Stowey.

Osward, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held forty-nine hides at Godstone, Addington and Tooting.

Osward, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-seven hides at Pangdean, Ratton and Claverham.

Osward, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Easton, Gore and Deptford.

Osward, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at West Heslerton and Sutton Grange.

Osweald, a witness to a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Osweard see Osward

Oswen see Oswyn

Oswerd, a moneyer, at Stamford, of kings Cnut and Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Oswig, a landholder in Canterbury in c858. He married Weahthryth.

Oswig, a thegn in Surrey in 947. He held land at Merstham.

Oswig of Beche, a witness in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Oswig, a landholder at March in Cambs. Son of Tunna and Aswig; brother of Aethelric and Ufi of Willingham. He married Leofflaed, daughter of ealdorman Brihtnoth. He and his son were killed fighting at the battle of Ringmere in 1010.

Oswig, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bedford and London. Late 10th century.

Oswig of Elton, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963-983.

Oswig, a priest at Peterborough. A surety for land at Castor given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Oswig, a clerk or monk at Worcester between 985 and 989.

Oswig, a moneyer, at Ilchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Oswig (Oswy), abbot of Thorney in Cambs c1023-1049, after Leofsine. A monk of Thorney.

Oswine, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Eowas.

Oswine, son of king Aethelfrith of Northumbria. Early 7th century.

OSWINE (St.), king of Deira 644-651. Son of king Osric. A pious man. He was assassinated at Coldingham by Aethelwine, on the orders of king Oswy of Bernicia.

Oswine, a lay witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey in c685.

OSWINE, a king in west Kent in 689. He granted land for the foundation of the monastery at Thanet. This may have been Oswine of Deira. Mid 7th century.

Oswine, a most noble atheling. He was killed by king Aethelwold Moll at the battle of Edwin's Cliff in 761.

Oswine, a moneyer of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

OSWIU, king of Bernicia. see OSWY

Oswith, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Siddington in Cirencester Hundred.

Oswold, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Norwich and Stamford. Early 11th century.

Oswold, a moneyer, at Lewes, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Oswudu, son of king Aethelfrith of Northumbria. Brother of Oswy, Oswald, Eanfrith, Oslac, Oslaf and Offa. With Oslac and Oslaf he was driven into exile by king Edwin of Northumbria and king Redwald of the East Angles after the battle of the river Idle in 616.

Oswudu, a thegn of the royal family of the Hwicce. Late 7th century.

Oswulf, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

OSWULF, king of Northumbria 758-759, when his father Eadbert became a monk. Brother of Egbert and Egred, and father of Aelfwold, Aelfwine and Osgifu. He was killed by his own men after only a year of rule.

Oswulf, a dux or ealdorman of king Cenwulf of Mercia between 798 and 810. He held land at Lympne and Stanstead in Kent. He married Beornthryth. and was father of Aelfthryth.

Oswulf, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Oswulf, an arch-deacon. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Oswulf, a priest at Sherborne in 864.

Oswulf, a landholder at Fonthill in Wilts. He purchased the estate from Aethelthryth, the wife of Athulf. Late 9th century.

Oswulf, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Oswulf, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Oswulf, a dux in Wessex between 901and 909.

Oswulf, an ealdorman. A witness of documents in 934.

Oswulf, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Athelstan in 938.

Oswulf, a dux. A witness of the grant of the monastery at Reculver to Canterbury, by king Eadred in 949.

Oswulf, high-reeve of Bamburgh and earl of Northumbria 954, after Eric Blood Axe was driven out. He shared the earldom with Oslac in c960, keeping the northern part for himself. He died in c966.

Oswulf, father of Grim of Fordham in Cambs. Mid 10th century.

Oswulf, bishop of Ramsbury 949-970, after Aelfric.

Oswulf, a thegn in Yorks 952-970. Father of Ulfketel.

Oswulf of Gretton, a witness in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Oswulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Derby, Ipswich, London, Thetford and York. Early 11th century.

Oswulf of Castor. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Oswulf, son of Hudeman. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Oswulf, brother-in-law of Wineman of Raunds. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Oswulf, brother of bishop Oswald of Worcester and Athelstan. He married Eadlifu. He held land in Glos and Worcs. Late 10th century.

Oswulf, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Aethelred ll in 994.

Oswulf, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Oswulf, a Northumbrian. A man of evil character. He was troubled by a snake that twisted round his neck. After he spent three days and nights in the sanctuary of Cuthbert, the snake left him. Mid 11th century.

Oswulf of Fila, a thegn, probably with land at Fillington in Bucks. Mid 11th century.

Oswulf, a landholder at Dickleburgh and Semer in Norfolk in c1044. He married Leofrun.

Oswulf, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to a charter of King Edward in 1049.

Oswulf, son of Fran. see Ulf of Studham

Oswulf, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held four hides at Sherington and Moulsoe.

Oswulf, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held seven and a half hides at Botelet, Trenance and Trewince.

Oswulf, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Compton Giffard, Raddon and Horwood.

Oswulf, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Willingham in Papworth Hundred.

Oswulf, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Tidgrove in Kingsclere Hundred.

Oswulf, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held four carucates at Bottesford in Framland Wapentake.

Oswulf, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three carucates at Foldingworth and Nocton.

Oswulf, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Stoke Albany, Brampton Ash and Desborough.

Oswulf, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held thirteen acres at Wetheringsett and Walton.

Oswulf, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held ten hides at Lamgford.

OSWY (Oswiu), king of Bernicia 641-644, then he had king Oswine of Deira assassinated and became king of all Northumbria 644-670. Son of king Aethelfrith and brother of Oswald, Eanfrith, Oslac, Oswudu, Oslaf and Offa. He married Riemmelth, grand-daughter of Rhum, and then Eanflaed, daughter of king Edwin. Father of Alchfled, Osthryth, Alchfrith, Aelfwine, Egfrith and Aldfrith. He defeated king Penda of Mercia at the battle of river Winwaed, near Leeds, in 655. He became known as Bretwalda in

Oswy, thegn of Drayton. He is named in a forged charter of Crowland, dated 833, as having given land to the monastery.

Oswy, a kinsman of king Edmund of East Anglia. He killed his kinsman, the hermit Freomund, in 866. Probably legend.

Oswy, a landholder at Beach in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Oswy, abbot of Thorney. see Oswig

Oswy, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Potsgrove in Manshead Hundred.

Oswy, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Broughton, Moulsoe, and Milton Keynes.

Oswy, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Waterbeach in Northstow Hundred.

Oswy, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a virgate at Brickendon in Hertford Hundred of Esgar the Staller.

Oswy see also Oswig

Oswyn (Oswen), a nun. She annually clipped and preserved the growing nails of the martyred king Edmund of East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Osyth (Osgyth)(St.), daughter of Frithuwald and Wilburg. She married king Sigehere of the East Saxons, and was mother of king Offa. She founded a nunnery at Chich, now St. Osyth, and was buried there. She may also be the St. Osyth of Aylesbury. Mid 7th century.

Otbert, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Otbert, a burgess in York in 1066.

Othbeorn, a moneyer, at Lincoln and York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Othbeorn, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held four bovates at Rigsby in South Riding.

Othbeorn, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at North Dalton in East Riding.

Othel... see Aethel...

Othencarl, a moneyer, at London, of king Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Othengar, a thegn. He held land at Gidding and West Walton in Hunts. Mid 10th century.

Othere, wealthy Norwegian. see Ohthere

Othere, son of Dyrling. A witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Othere, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held two and a half hides at Ford, Haccombe and Loventor.

Othere, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Gretton in Patton Hundred.

Othgrim, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Aethelred II and Cnut at Lincoln and York. Mid 11th century.

Othgrim, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Withcall in South Riding.

Othgrim, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six bovates at Clifton in Newark Wapentake.

Othild, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held a carucate and a half at Little Langton in North Riding.

Othin, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Othketel (Authketel), a priest. A festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Otho, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held five hides at Stoke d'Abernon.

Othulf, a Danish hold. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Othulf, father of Edwin of Burwell in Cambs. Early 10th century.

Othulf of Barnwell, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Othulf of Exning, a witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Othulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Chester and York. Late 10th century.

Othulf, a moneyer, at York, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Othulf, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held eleven acres at Holton in Blything Hundred.

Othulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eight carucates at Eddlethorpe, Leyburn and Coulton.

Othun, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held fifteen bovates at Hainton and Beesby.

Othwith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at Firby and Hanging Grimston.

Otibuinio, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Otic, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Otsori, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Otta, possibly son of Oisc and king of Kent 488-512. Father of Eormenric. He is more probably Oisc.

Ottar, a skald of king Cnut. Probably at Winchester in c1027.

Ottar, Otter see also Ohter, Auti

Otti, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Norton in Colneis Hundred.

Otto the Goldsmith, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He married Leofgifu.

Oualet, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held four hides at Iping in Easebourne Hundred.

Oudas, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Ouen see Owen

Ourar, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Ourduythal, a slave in Cornwall. In c975 he was freed at St.Petroc's.

Outholf, a moneyer, at Leicester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Outi, father of Aelfsige Cild of Osgodby in Lincs. Early 11th century.

Outi, a nephew of Hereward. Twin brother of Duti. Mid 11th century.

Outi, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Outi (Auti), son of Azor. A landholder in Lincs in 1066.

Ova, probably an ealdorman, but may have been an abbot, in Hereford. Early 8th century.

Owain, son of Marro. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Owain, son of Eulad. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Owain, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

OWAIN, king of Rheged, after his father Urien. Brother of Pascent and Owain. Early 7th century.

Owain, king of the Cumbrians c915-c937.

Owain see alao Owen

Owen (Owain, Wuer), king of Wenti (Gwent). He submitted to king Athelstan in 924. Father of king Morgan of Glamorgan.

Owen (Eugenius) the Bald, king of Cumbrians. He fought alongside the Scots against earl Uhtred of Northumbria at the battle of Carham in 1018.

Owen, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Basford and Austerson.

Owen, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held five bovates at Bradwell in High Peak Wapentake.

Owen, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Lye in Hazeltree Hundred.

Owine, a monk, and tutor of queen Seaxburg in c670. He became a monk at Lastingham.

Owine, a witness of documents at Worcester in c1050.

Owine, a citizen at Lincoln in 1055. He was probably a lawman.

Owini (St.), a thegn and steward to Aetheldreda, wife of king Egfrith of Northumbria. He became a monk at Lastingham. He heard the music that preceded the death of bishop Chad in 672.

Oxa, a leech. Probably early 10th century.

Ozana la Cure Hardy (Osanna), in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Pabo, known as the Pillar of Britain. Ruler of the Pennine area. Father of Donatus and Samuel. Late 6th century.

Pacatianus, Roman vicarius in Britain in 319.

Pacatus, named on buff jug fragments found at Binchester. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2503.367.

Pacatus, Tiberius Claudius, named on barrel staves found in London. Probably c100. RIB2442.23.

Pachet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Paconius Saturninus, a prefect of cavalry. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1987.

Padda, a priest who baptised the South Saxons. Late 7th century.

Padda, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Brampton in Blything Hundred.

Paddi, father of Diera, a landholder at Sture in Worcs. Mid 8th century.

Paega, an abbot, probably in Worcester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Paeogthath, a comes of king Swefred of the East Saxons in 704.

Paetinus, a centurion of the 5th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB340.

Paganus see Payne

Paiatius, named on a black-burnished bowl fragments found at Housesteads. Roman, early 3rd century. RIB2503.369.

Paisnel de Mostiers-Hubert, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Palamides, in Arthurian legend: A knight. A Saracen, son of King Astlabor. Brother of Segwarides and Safere. The frustrated lover of Iseult.

Palet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Palladius, a Roman banished to Britain in 363 on suspicion of conspiracy.

Palladius, a deacon at Rome. He was sent by pope Celestine to be first bishop of the Irish in c430. He died in Britain.

Palli, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held half a hide in Bledisloe Hundred.

Palli, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held four hides at Middleton in Coleshill Hundred.

Pallig, a Danish earl. He married Gunnhild, sister of king Swein Forkbeard of Denmark. He was highly favoured by king Aethelred, but deserted him and took his fleet over to the Danes in 1001. He and his wife and son were killed in the massacre on St. Bride's day in 1002.

Pamell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pandonia (St.), daughter of a king in Scotland. She took refuge with the prioress of the nunnery at Eltisley in Cambs. She died in c904.

Pandrasus (Pandras), in Arthurian legend: King of Egypt, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Panely, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pantha, an alternate spelling of Penda, king of Mercia, but possibly a son of Penda. Mid 7th century.

Pantulf, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Papinian, a jurist. Praetorian prefect of Britain on campaign with the emperor Severus in c200.

Papirius, owner of a bronze helmet found at Verulamium. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2425.3.

Papirius Aelianus, Gnaeus, Roman governor of Britain in 146. RIB2401.9.

Papittedo, named on a silver spoon found at Mildenhall. 4th century. RIB2420.33.

Parcred, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Parles, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Parmenides, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Partholomus, in legend the leader of the Spanish refugees who originally settled Ireland. Late 7th century BC.

Pascent, third son of king Vortigern and brother of Vortimer and Categern. He succeeded his father as king of Builth and Vortigirnaim. Late 5th century.

Pascent, son of king Urien of Rheged. Brother of Owain and Elphin. Early 7th century.

Pascentia, named on a silver spoon found at Mildenhall. 4th century. RIB2420.34.

Passaleon, In Perceforest a legendary inhabitant of pre-Roman Britain.

Passamere, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Passauaunt, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pat, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Baguley in Bucklow Hundred.

Pat, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Bungay.

Pata, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three parts of half a hide at Hanchurch in Pirehill Hundred.

Patarnianus, son of Severianus and Matarnus. Named on a pewter plate found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.9.

Patendinus, a Roman tile-maker in London area. Roman, unknown date. RIB2489.33.

Paternius Maternus, tribune of the 1st cohort Nervana. Named on an altar found at Netherby. Roman, unknown date. RIB966.

Paternus, named on a fragment of wallplaster found near Dorchester. Probably late 2nd century. RIB2447.22.

Paternus, son of Tacitus. A Roman placed in charge of the Votadini north of the wall. Late 4th century.

Paternus (St.), an Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Malmesbury. Possibly father of king Constantine of Dumnonia. Mid 6th century.

Patricius, a silversmith. His work was found near Coleraine. Probably 4th century. RIB2402.11.

Patricius, abbot of Crowland c793-c806, after Cenwulf.

Patrick (St.), a missionary bishop. Son of Calpurnius and Concessa, he was born in c385 at Bannaventa Berniae on the north-west coast of Britain, and taken into slavery in Ireland at the age of fifteen. He escaped, studied with bishop Germanus in Gaul, and returned to Ireland in c432. He was possibly also called Mannus or Succet. He died in c461.

Patrick, a Cornishman. He was sent to Ireland by bishop Germanus, but floated back to Cornwall on an altar. He became a monk and then abbot at Glastonbury. He died in c472.

Patrick, in Arthurian legend: A Scottish thegn in the service of Childeric.

Patrise, in Arthurian legend: An Irish knight. He was mistakenly poisoned by Pinel le Savage. Cousin of Mador.

Paul, son of Gloui. With his brothers Bonus, Mauron and Guotelin, he founded the city of Cair Gloui, Gloucester.

Paul Aurelius, a priest. He refused a bishopric in Dumnonia, and travelled on to Armorica, Brittany. Mid 6th century.

Paul, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Paul, earl of Orkney. He was allowed by king Harold II of England to leave, with earl Erlend and Olaf son of king Harold Hardrada of Norway, after the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.

Paulatus, named on a buff-ware jar fragments found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.372.

Paulinus (St.), bishop among the Northumbrians in 625, archbishop of York in 632, bishop of Rochester in 634, after Romanus. He had been sent by pope Gregory as support for Augustine. He accompanied Aethelburg north for her marriage to king Edwin, as her religious adviser. In 633 he returned to Kent when king Edwin of Northumbria was killed, and became bishop of Rochester. He was probably the preacher at Yeavering. He died in 644.

Paulinus, an aged monk who was tortured and killed during the sack of Peterborough in 870.

Paulinus, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Knowle in Carhampton Hundred.

Paulius Aper, a centurion of the 9th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1444.

Paullus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.426.

Paulus, a Roman notarius, known as “the chain”. A native of Spain, he was sent to Britain in c353 to quell a conspiracy. He was described as a kind of viper.

Payne, the king's mead-maker. A free sokeman and holder of property in Winchester and at Eversley in Hants in 1065.

Payne, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Upton St.Leonards in Dudstone Hundred.

Payne, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held two hides at Boldre in the New Forest.

Payne, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Dunham in Launditch Hundred. Father of Edmund.

PEADA, king of Middle Angles and South Mercians 655-657. Eldest son of king Penda of Mercia and Cyneswith, and brother of Wulfhere, Aethelred, Cyneburg and Cyneswith. He was assassinated through the treachery of his wife Alchfled, daughter of king Oswy of Northumbria.

Pecthelm, first bishop of Whithorn. A pupil of Aldhelm in Wessex. He died in 735.

Pecthelm (Plechelm)(St.), a Northumbrian missionary in Holland. He was a companion of Odger and Wiro. Mid 8th century.

Pecthun, a moneyer of king Brihtric of Wessex. Late 8th century.

Pectillus, named on a bronze plate found at Lydney Park, Glos. Roman, unknown date. RIB306.

Pectun (Wihthun), bishop of Selsey in 789, after Totta.

Pectwald, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Pectwine, bishop of Whithorn 763-776, after Frithuwald.

Pede, a witness of documents of king Aethelbald of Mercia in 736.

Pedius Quintus, a centurion of the 4th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1400.

Pedivere, in Arthurian legend: A knight who murdered his wife. He became a hermit.

Pedivere of the Straight Marches, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Pega (St.), sister of Guthlac. She arranged for the burial of Guthlac in 714, and the re-burial a year later of his uncorrupt body. She spent two years as a hermit in her brother's cell 715-717, then travelled to Rome where she lived out her life.

Pega, an abbot in Worcs. He witnessed documents at Clovesho in 803.

Pehtred, a Northumbrian priest. In c830, he wrote of Niall, an Irish deacon, who came to life after being dead for seven weeks, but did not eat again. This heresy caused horror at York and Lindisfarne.

Peisius Marcus, named on an altar found near Bowness-on-Solway. Roman, unknown date. RIB2056.

Peisoun (Tyson), a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pelagius, a British monk who taught at Rome in c413. His teachings, treated as heresies, prompted the mission to Britain of Germanus in 429.

Pellam, in Arthurian legend: King of Listinoise. Brother of Garlon.

Pellandris, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Plaine de Force, Plaine de Amours, Plenorius, Pillounes and Pellogris.

Pelleas, in Arthurian legend: A knight of the Round Table.

Pelles, in Arthurian legend: King of Listinoise. He tricked Lancelot into sleepiing with his daughter. Father of Elaine and Eliazar.

Pellinore, in Arthurian legend: King of Listinoise. Father of Perceval, Tor,Lamorak, Aglovale, Dornar and Elaine.

Pellitus, astrologer to king Edwin of Northumbria. In 632 he was murdered by Brien, nephew of king Caedwalla, because of the accuracy of his predictions.

Pellogris, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Plaine de Force, Plaine de Amours, Plenorius, Pillounes and Pellandris.

Pellounes, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Father of Persides.

Peltrasius Maximus, Quintus, a tribune, from cornicularius. Named on an altar found at Bewcastle. Probably 3rd century. RIB989.

Penarwan, in Arthurian legend: An unfaithful wife of Owain.

Pencrest, monk at Glastonbury. see Wemcrest

PENDA, king of Mercian c626-655. Son of Pybba, he married, probably, Cyneswith, and was father of Peada, Wulfhere, Aethelred, Cyneburg, Cyneswith and Osward. Brother of Eawa. With king Caedwalla he rebelled against king Edwin of Northumbria in 633. He killed the kings Anna, Edwin, Oswald, Sigebert and Egric, and Eadfrith son of Edwin. He was defeated in 655 by king Oswy of Northumbria in the battle of the river Winwaed, near Leeds.

Pendhere, a witness of documents in Worcester in c757.

Pendred, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Penessil, in legend king of Britain after Samuil. Mid 2nd century BC.

Penire, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Penna, probably a priest or monk. He accompanied Cuthbert on some of his journeys. Late 7th century.

Penwalh, an East Anglian noble, son of Icel. He married Tette. Father of Guthlac and Pega. Mid 7th century.

Percard, in Arthurian legend; The Black Knight, killed by Gareth. Brother of Persant, Pertelope and Perimones.

Perceval (Peredur), in Arthurian legend: A true knight. Son of Pellinore and brother of Lamorak and Aglovale.

Percy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Peredur of York. Last of the dynasty of Coel Hen.

Peredur, in Arthurian legend: Son of Peridur. A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome. He may have been Petreius, a Roman leader fighting against Arthur.

Peredur, in legend king of Scotland in c500.

Peredur of the steel weapons, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. Son of Eleutherius. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Peredure, son of Morvidus and brother of Gorbonian, Archgallo, Elidure and Ingenius. Father of Runo. In legend, a king of Britain for 2 years, rebelling against his brother Elidure. Mid 5th century BC.

Peregrina, named on a grey jar fragment found at Warnborough, Hants. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.376.

Peregrinus, a centurion, probably of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a building stone found at Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1347.

Peregrinus, son of Secundus. Named on an altar found at Bath. A Treveran. Roman, unknown date. RIB140.

Peregrinius Super, Marcus, a tribune of the 1st cohort of Vangiones. Named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1231.

Perferren, in Arthurian legend: A niece of Arthur. She married Bugi. Mother of Beund.

Perimones, in Arthurian legend; The Red Knight, defeated by Gareth. Brother of Percard, Persant and Pertelope.

Perin de la Montaine, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Perin de Mountbeliard, in Arthurian legend: A knight slain by the invisible Garlon.

Peris de Forest Savage, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was killed by Lancelot.

Perlo, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a hide at Pardlestone in Williton Hundred.

Perly, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pernehan, in Arthurian legend: A brother of king Mark, killed by him.

Perpetuus, a duovir at Gloucester in early 2nd century. RIB2487.1.

Persant, in Arthurian legend; The Blue Knight, defeated by Gareth. Brother of Percard, Pertelope and Perimones.

Perse, in Arthurian legend: Lover of Ector de Maris.

Perseverantius, named on a silver spoon found at Thetford. Late 4th century. RIB2420.35.

Persides de Bloise, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Son of Pellounes.

Pertelope, in Arthurian legend; The Green Knight, defeated by Gareth. Brother of Percard, Persant and Perimones.

Pervica, named on a tombstone found at Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1747.

Pervinca, daughter of Quartio. Named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1620.

Pervincus, named on a Samian fragment found at Chesters, Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.431.

Petchere (Pescheour), in Arthurian legend: The Fisher King.

Peter, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Peter (St.), first abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury. He drowned on a mission to Gaul in c602.

Peter, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Peter, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Peter, a chaplain of king Edward in 1066. He became bishop of Lichfield in 1072.

Petipase of Winchelsea, in Arthurian legend: A knight, defeated by Tor.

Petillius Cerialis, Quintus, Roman governor of Britain 71-73, after Bolanus. He campaigned against the Brigantes. He had been a legionary commander in 60, defeated by Boudicca.

Petreius Cocta, in Arthurian legend: A Senator, in the force of Lucius Hiberius.

Petroc (St.), an abbot and confessor. He sailed from South Wales to Devon, and became a hermit on Bodmin Moor. He founded a monastery at Padstow. Claimed to be one of seven survivors of the battle of Camblan. 6th century.

Petroc, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Petronius, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.432.

Petronius, Marcus, a standard-bearer in the 14th legion Gemina. Named on a tombstone found at Wroxeter. From Vicenza. Probably mid 1st century. RIB294.

Petronius Turpilianus, Publius, Roman governor of Britain 61-63, after Suetonius Paulinus. He re-pacified the south-west, and concentrated on fort building.

Petronius Fidus, a centurion of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB48.

Petronius Urbicus, Quintus, a prefect of the 4th cohort of Gauls. Named on an altar found at Chesterholm. From Brescia. Roman, unknown date. RIB1686.

Petronius, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 638-654, after Gratiosus.

Peverell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Phagan (St.), with St. Deruvian, credited with the foundation of Glastonbury abbey. Mid 2nd century.

Phanecourt, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Phariance, in Arthurian legend; A knight, a companion of Bors and Ban.

Phebus, a heathen god of the Saxon invaders of the 5th century.

Phelot, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was killed by Lancelot.

Philus, son of Cassavus. A Gaul. Named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB110.

Phol (Baldr), an Anglo-Saxon God of Peace and Harmony. The Norse God Baldr.

Piahtred, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Piala (St.), daughter of an Irish king. She and her brother Fingar were killed in Cornwall by king Tewdric of Dumnonia in c455.

Picard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pictel, an ealdorman, probably in Northumbria. He died in 772.

Pifus, a slave at Charlton in Dorset. He was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Pigot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Piket, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pilet (Pelet) , a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pilheard, a comes of king Cenwulf of Mercia in 801. He held land of Cenwulf, probably at Wycombe in Bucks.

Pillounes, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Plaine de Force, Plaine de Amours, Plenorius, Pellogris and Pellandris.

Pilluc, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Pilu Saxo, a British monk at Iona in 597.

Pilwine, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three and a half bovates at Sibthorpe and Elston.

Pin, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Hampen in Wattlescomb Hundred.

Pinabel, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Pinca, a regis optimas. A witness at Canterbury of charters of king Aethelbert of Kent. Early 7th century.

Pincius, a servant boy of Benignus. Late 5th century.

Pinel le Savage, in Arthurian legend; A knight. Cousin of Lamorak. He tried to poison Gawaine.

Pinell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pinner, in legend king of Leogria in central Britain. He was killed in battle by Dunvallo. Mid 7th century BC.

Piot, an abbot in Mercia in c737.

Piot, a dux. A witness of documents in Mercia in 822.

Pipard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pir, in legend king of Britain for 6 years after Penessil. Late 2nd century BC.

Piramus, in Arthurian legend: Chaplain of Arthur. Created archbishop of York in c522 after Samson.

Piran (St.), a Cornish monk and saint. He was patron of the Cornish tinners. Eponym of Perranport. He died in c480.

Pirim, moneyer. see Prim

Piroun, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pisentius Justus, Quintus, prefect of the 4th cohort of Gauls. Named on an altar dedicated to Britannia, found near Lanark. Roman, unknown date. RIB2195.

Pitit, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Pituanius Secundus, a prefect of the 4th cohort of Gauls. Named on an altar found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1685.

Plaine de Amours, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Plaine de Force, Plenorius, Pillounes, Pellogris and Pellandris.

Plaine de Force, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Plaine de Amours, Plenorius, Pillounes, Pellogris and Pellandris.

Platorius Nepos, Aulus, Roman governor of Britain c122-125, overseeing the construction of Hadrian’s Wall. RIB2401.6.

Plautius, Aulus, first Roman governor of Britain, 43-47. He conquered the south-west and the midlands.

Plecgils, a priest. He was at Melrose during the time of Cuthbert. Mid 7th century.

Plechelm, Northumbrian missionary. see Pecthelm

Plegbert, a priest in Lindsey. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Plegbert, an abbot, probably in Shropshire in 862. A witness to the privileges of Gloucester abbey.

Plegheard, an abbot in Sussex in c800.

Pleghelm, a monk at Beverley in c685.

Plegmund (St.), archbishop of Canterbury c890-919, after Aethelred. A Mercian. He took alms to Rome for king Edward the Elder in 908. He had been a hermit on the island of Plegmundham near Chester.

Plegred, a landholder near Canterbury in c859.

Pleguin (Plegwine), a monk at Hexham. It was to Pleguin that Bede wrote denying his

heresy. Early 8th century. (Bede)

Pleisy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Plenorius, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Plaine de Force, Plaine de Amours, Pillounes, Pellogris and Pellandris. Latterly a knight of Lancelot.

Plevien, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Ploesa, a dux in Mercia in c810.

Pluma, named on a Samian fragment found in Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.437.

Pluma, wife of Lunaris. Named on a tombstone found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB786.

Po, in Arthurian legend: Father of Donander.

Podda, bishop of Hereford 741-761, after Cuthbert. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Poenius Postumus, prefect of the Roman legion at Exeter in 60. He avoided the battle between Suetonius and Boudicca, and committed suicide for this failure.

Poer, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pohta, a witness at Clovesho in 716.

Polemius, owner of a gold ring found near Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2422.12.

Polidamas, in Arthurian legend: A knight of the round table. Nephew of Yder.

Pollio, named on a tile found near York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.114.

Pollio, Rufrius, a commander of the Praetorian Guard accompanying Claudius to Britain in 43.

Polybus, a bronzesmith. His work was found near Durham. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.27.

Polyclitus, a former imperial slave. He was sent by Claudius to reconcile Suetonius and Classicianus in c61.

Polydetes (Pollidices), in Arthurian legend: King of Bithynia, killed when allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Pompeius, a centurion of the 7th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1649.

Pompeius Anicetus, Quintus, named on an altar found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB148.

Pompeius Falco, Quintus, Roman governor of Britain 118-122.

Pompeius Magnus see Magnus

Pompeius Optatus, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB560.

Pompeius Rufus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1447.

Pompeius Saturninus, Gaius, commander of the 2nd cohort of Lingonians. Named on an altar found near Workington. Roman, unknown date. RIB798.

Pomponius Desideratus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1885.

Pomponius Donatus, a beneficiarius of the governor. Named on an altar found at Binchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1030.

Pomponius Mamilianus Rufus Antistianus Funisulanus Vetonianus, an imperial legate. Named on an altar found at Chester. Early 2nd century. RIB445.

Pomponius Victorinus, a Moorish officer. He was sent by the emperor Probus to put down a revolt by an unnamed governor of Britain in c280.

Pontius Proculus, a centurion of the 2nd legion Adiutrix. Named on a tombstone fragment found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB253.

Porrex, son of Gorboduc and Judon. In legend he was killed by his brother, king Ferrex. Mid 7th century BC.

Porrex, son of Millus. In legend king of Britain for 2 years, after his father. Early 4th century BC.

Port, a Saxon leader. He landed, with his sons Bieda and Maegla, near modern Portsmouth in 501. His name may be a later attribution.

Postimia, named on a grey jar fragment found at Stebbing, Essex. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.382.

Postumius, named on a black jar found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.383.

Postumius, a centurion. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB539.

Postumius Acilianus, Paulus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Dalmatians. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB810.

Postumius Censorinus, named on an altar found at Burgh-by-Sands. Roman, unknown date. RIB2045.

Postumius Solus, Quintus, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Lusitania. Roman, unknown date. RIB502.

Postumius Urbanus, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a dedication slab found at Greta Bridge, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB747.

Postumus, a centurion of the 8th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1651.

Postumus, Lucius, owner of a helmet found in London. Probably late 1st century. RIB2425.2.

Pot, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Potitus, a priest in north-west Britain. Father of Calpurnius and grandfather of Saint Patrick. Early 5th century. m.70.

Potitus, a citizen buried on Lundy island. Late 6th century.

Pounchet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pountfract, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

PRAEN, king of Kent. see EADBERT Praen

Prasutagus, king of the Iceni. He died in c60 and left his lands to queen Boudicca and their daughters, but the Romans plundered them.

Preost, a priest at Worcester in 824.

Prers, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Priamus, in Arthurian legend: A knight of the Round Table. A Saracen.

Priapus, named on an inscribed slab found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2106.

Price, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Pridam le Noire, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Prim (Pirim), a moneyer, possibly at Chester. Unidentified.

Primanus, named on a Samian fragment found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.446.

Priminus, named on a stone slab found near Leeds. Roman, unknown date. RIB631.

Primitiva, named on a Samian fragment found at Lincoln. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.450.

Primitivus, named on a Samian fragment found at South Shields. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.453.

Primitivus, named on a Samian fragment found in Strathclyde. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.452.

Primitivus, named on an amphora fragment found at Catterick. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.162.

Primulus Volusianus, named on an altar found at York. Roman, Unknown date. RIB660.

Primus, a centurion. Named on a bronze trulla found in Norfolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.59.

Primus, a custos armorum. Named on an altar found near Whitehaven. Roman, unknown date. RIB796.

Primus, a tile-maker at Leicester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.3.

Priscus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.455.

Priscus, named on a grey cooking pot fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2503.390.

Priscus, a Roman legionary legate in c183. He was chosen as emperor by the army, but declined.

Priscus, a centurion. Named on a bronze ansate plate found in Cumbria. Roman, unknown date. RIB2427.18.

Priscus, named on a Samian fragment found at Holt, Clwyd. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.454.

Priscus, son of Toutius. A stone-mason. Named on a dedication stone found at Bath. A Gaul. Roman, unknown date. RIB149.

Privatus, a freedman of Aelius Bassus. Named on a funerary slab found near Kendal. Roman, unknown date. RIB754.

Probius Augendus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1886.

Probus, son of Donatalus. Named on an altar found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB953.

Probus (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Probus and of Sherborne Abbey. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Procellianus, named on a Samian fragment found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.456.

Proculus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1364.

Proculus, son of Publicius Proculinus. Named on an altar to Mithras, found at Housesteads. Roman, c252. RIB1600.

Protacius, Gaius, named on a frieze found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB141.

Protus, a slave of Pompeius Optatus, aged 12. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB560.

Provincialis, a freedman (probably) of L. Minthonius Tertullus. A die-maker at Cramond in Lothian. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.35.

Provincialis, named on an amphora fragment found at Richborough, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.163.

Prudens, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Publia Vicana, wife of Publius Vitalis. Named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB111.

Publianus, named on a silver bowl found at Water Newton. Probably 4th century.

Publicius Aper, named on a grey-ware pottery fragment found at Harlow, Essex. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.107.

Publicius, Publius, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, 1st century. RIB2501.459.

Publicius Proculinus, a centurion. Named on an altar to Mithras, found at Housesteads. Father of Proculus. Roman, c252. RIB1600.

Publius, Gaius, a prefect. Named on a sculptured stone found at Cramond. Roman, unknown date. RIB2136.

Publius Vitalis, named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. He marries Publia Vicana. Roman, unknown date. RIB111.

Puch, a gesith or comes in Northumbria. A landholder at Walkington in Yorks. His wife was miraculously cured by water that had been blessed by John of Beverley. Father of Yolfrida. Early 8th century.

Pucelle aux Blanche Mains, in Arthurian legend: A fairy, lover of Ginglain.

Puda, a witness to a Rochester charter of 761.

Pudens, a tesserarius and soldier of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Ilkley. Roman, unknown date. RIB638.

Pudentinus, father of Clemens. Chichester, mid 1st century.

Punegis, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pulcher, named on an altar to Astarte, a middle-eastern goddess of war and sexual love. Found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1124.

Purcell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pus, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Pusa, abbot of Woking. He became abbot of Peterborough in 777, after Beonna.

Pusinna, wife of Dagvalda of the Pannonians. Named on a tombstone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1667.

Putnell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Putrael, bought himself out of a threat of enslavement by Aelfric the son of Aelfwine. Late 10th century.

Putrell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Putta, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Putta, bishop of Rochester 669-676, after Damian. A skilled chanter. He attended the synod of Hertford in 673. He was given a church to which to retire when king Aethelred of Mercia destroyed Rochester in 676.

Putta, first bishop of Hereford, probably the retired bishop of Rochester. He died in 688.

Putta, possibly the second bishop of Devon, after Werstan, at Bishops Tawton. Early 10th century.

Puttoc, an ealdorman. He witnesses as praefectus at Crediton in 739.

PYBBA, king of Mercia c588-c594, and father of Penda and Eawa.

Pyll, a son of Llywarch and warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Pyttel, a reader. He carried the decrees of the northern synod to king Offa of Mercis in 787.

Pyttel, a deacon in the entourage of Alcuin. He travelled on to Rome after escorting Liudger home to Frisia. Late 8th century.

Quaran, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Quatremars, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Quen, a faithful matron to whom king Edgar gave land, with sake and soke, at Howden in Yorks in 959. Quen is probably a diminutive.

Quenburg, wife of king Mildfrith. see Cwenburg

Queneva, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held a carucate and a half at Waldringfield in Carlford Hundred. Mother of Brihtmaer.

Quenlifu, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. She held two carucates at Morton in West Riding.

Quenthryth, daughter of king Cenwulf. see Cwenthryth

Quenthryth, a nun and landholder in Lincs in 1066. She held half a carucate at Canwick in Kesteven.

Quen… see also Cwen…

Quincy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Quintianus, a centurion of the 1st cohort of Frisiavonians. Named on a building stone found at Manchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB578.

Quintianus, named on a red jar fragment found at Holt, Clwyd. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.396.

Quintillanus, Gaius (Quintilian,Quencelin), in Arthurian legend: Nephew of Lucius Hiberius. He was killed by Gawaine.

Quintinius Aquila, a centurion, named on a die found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.7.

Quintius Severus, Gaius, a tribune of the 1st cohort of Vardullians. Named on an altar found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. From Ravenna. Roman, unknown date. RIB2118.

Quintus, a military engineer named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1542.

Quintus, son of Sacer and Carssouna. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB262.

Quirions, in Arthurian legend: King of Orcel.

Quoi, in Arthurian legend: Son of king Aguiflez of Scotland. Brother of Cadret.

Raba, a witness of documents in Kent in 676.

Rada, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Redenhall and Sotherton.

Radbod, prior of St.Samson’s at Dol. A correspondent of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Radbod, a comes in Lincs in 948.

Radbod of Rheims, an artist brought in to embellish the nunnery at Wilton. Late 10th century. (Goscelin)

Radbod, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held two acres at Olden in Bosmere Hundred.

Radegund (St.), a 6th century queen of Thuringia. Her cult flourished in Wessex in the 10th century. Birch names Radegund as abbess of Wilton in 871.

Radfrid, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Clenchwarton in Freebridge Hundred.

Radhere, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Radigis, son of king Hermegisclus of the Varni. He was betrothed, and eventually married, to an Angle princess from Britain. Early 6th century.

Radulph, a monk at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 1035. He assisted in the translation of the body of Mildthryth.

Radwine, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Raedfrith, a reeve of king Egbert of Kent. He was sent to France to escort Theodore of Tarsus to Britain in 668.

Raednoth, a priest at Sherborne in 864.

Raedulf, a moneyer, at Hereford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Raedwine (Redwine), a moneyer of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Raedwine¸ a miles in Kent in c1029.

Raefen, a moneyer, at York, of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Raefwine, a servant of the church at Worcester. 10th century. (Heming)

Raethhun, bishop of Leicester. see Hrethun

Rafing, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Rafn, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Rafn, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Great Ouseburn and Thorpe.

Rafnketel (Rafnkill), a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held twenty-five carucates at Cleckheaton, Shipley and Great Ouseburn.

Rafwine, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three and a half virgates at Milwich and Cotwalton.

Ragan, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Ragenald, a moneyer, at Exeter, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Ragenold, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Ragenulf, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Ragener (St.), a soldier and martyr of Northampton. Possibly a nephew of king Edmund of East Anglia. He died in 870. His relics were found by the priest Bruning at the end of the 10th century.

Ragenhild, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held two hides at Hartley in Reading Hundred.

Ragenot, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates and two bovates at Hessay in West Riding.

Ragenulf, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Ragenulf, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Ragnald I, Danish king of Northumbria, of an English mother. He defeated Aldred and king Constantine of Scotland at the battle of Corbridge in c905; he submitted to king Edward the Elder in 920; he took York in 921. He became king of Waterford.

Ragnald, a moneyer, at York, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Ragnald II, Norwegian king of Northumbria. Son of king Guthfrith. He became godson of king Edmund in 943, but was driven out by the king in 944.

Ragnald, brother of Eric Blood Axe. He and his brother were reported to have been killed by the Northumbrian noble Maccus at Steinmore in 950.

Ragnald, son of Asbeorn. A festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Ragnald, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Stanney in the Wirral.

Ragnald, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six carucates at Metheringham, Swinstead and Silk Willoughby.

Ragnald, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six bovates at Clarborough, Hawton and Kirton.

Ragnald, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held sisteen carucates at Todwick, Adwick and Whitley.

Ragnar Lothbrok, Norwegian king. see Lothbrok

Ragnell, in Arthurian legend: A wife of Gawaine. Mother of Giglain.

Ragnhild, daughter of king Eric Blood Axe and Gunnhild. Mid 10th century.

Rainbald, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Rainoald, a moneyer of a king Healfdene in the Danish occupied East of England. Late 9th century.

Ralf see Ralph

Ralph, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1050.

Ralph the Timid, earl of Hereford c1050-1057. Son of count Drogo of Mantes and Goda, and grandson of king Aethelred II. He fled before the battle at Hereford in 1055, when his men would not fight from horseback. Father of Harold. He died in 1057.

Ralph, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held seventeen bovates at Blyborough, Donington and Killingholme.

Ralph, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held half a hide at Bemerton in Branch Hundred.

Ralph, a cripple at the court of king Edward in 1066. He was cured within a week of the death of the king. (Osbern)

Ralph the Staller (Ralph de Gael), a Breton, and landholder in Norfolk, Suffolk, Hants, Lincs and Cornwall from 1050. He died in c1069. His son Ralph became earl of Norfolk and Suffolk.

Ralph de Tosny. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Ralph de Bonnebosq, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Ralph de Mortemer, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Ramio, a German, named on an altar to the god Maponus, found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2063.

Randulf, a witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Randulf Peperkinge, a forester of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Ranig, ealdorman of the Magonsaete. see Hrani

Ranulf, a thegn, probably in Glos, in c1055.

Raoul Tesson, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066. A cousin of Robert fitz Erneis.

Raoul de Fougeres, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Rapenald, steward of Ramsey. Mid 11th century.

Rasyphus (St), a hermit in Gaul. He and Ravennus fled from Britain when the Saxons invaded. They were beheaded, probably by the Goths, and their relics are at Bayeux. 5th century.

Rather, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Rathi, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Gimingham, Catton and Tunstall.

Rathulf, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied Derby. Mid 10th century.

Rauan, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Raulf, a thegn. In 1059 he witnessed the charter granting Taynton in Oxon to St. Denis in Paris.

Raulin, head chamberlain of king Edward in c1060. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham.

Ravelin, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held three hides and half a virgate at Kingsclere.

Raven, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Beeston and Northill.

Raven, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Lamport and Dadford.

Raven, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three hides at Broxton, Warburton and Dutton.

Raven, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held eleven bovates at Winster, Stanton-in-Park and Handley.

Raven, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two bovates at Normanton-on-Soar.

Raven, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held thirty acres at Alston, Langer and Occold.

Ravenkel, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two hides and three virgates at Clayton, Kinnerton and Burwardsley.

Ravenkel, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held half a carucate at Arleston in Morleyston Wapentake.

Ravenkel, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held four hides at Dilwyn and Luntley.

Ravennus (St), a hermit in Gaul. He and Rasyphus fled from Britain when the Saxons invaded. They were beheaded, probably by the Goths, and their relics are at Bayeux. 5th century.

Ravenswart, brother of king Beornwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Ravenswart, a Danish huscarle of earl Tostig in York. With Amund, he was chased, brought back to York, and then killed by the rebelling thegns in 1065.

Ravenswart, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Barnston, Rode and Broughton.

Ravenswart, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two hides at Steventon, Adley and Tyrley.

Ravenswart, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Laycock and Keighley.

Raynbrown, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Son of Ironside.

Rayne (St.), a Somerset saint. Titular of a church at Crewkerne. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Raynes, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Raynold, in Arthurian legend: A knight. He was defeated by Lancelot.

Reart, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Reburrinus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Huddersfield. Roman, unknown date. RIB625.

Reburrus, son of Severus. A decurion of the 1st Pannoniorum Tampiana. He was given citizenship at Chester in c103. RIB2401.01.

Redburg, wife of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Redechius, in legend king of Britain after Redon. Early 2nd century BC.

Redeward, archbishop of York. see Hrothweard

Redmund, a moneyer, at Rochester, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Redon, in legend king of Britain for 32 years after Eldol. Early 2nd century BC.

REDWALD, king of the East Angles c600-c620. Son of Tytila; father of Reinhere, Eorpwald and Sigebert. A wavering christian. He gave protection to the exiled Edwin of Northumbria. He and Edwin defeated king Aethelfrith of Northumbria at the battle of the river Idle in 616, though his son Reinhere was killed there. He was possibly buried at Sutton Hoo. He became known as Bretwalda in

Redwine, moneyer. see Raedwine

Redwulf, an unidentified bishop, a witness to the proceedings of the synod of Clovesho in c747.

REDWULF, king of Northumbria in 844, during the exile of king Aethelred II. Later the same year he was killed in battle with Aethelred at Aluthelia.

Regan, daughter of king Leir, and sister of Goneril and Cordelia. In legend she married Henwinus, duke of Cornwall. Mother of Cunedagius. Early 8th century BC.

Regenbald, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Regenbald (Reinbald), dean of Cirencester. He became a chaplain of king Edward in 1060, surviving in the chancery after 1066. He held land in Berks, Dorset, Wilts, Worcs and Somerset.

Regenbert, an English bishop of Fyn in Denmark. He was taken to Denmark by king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Regengar, a priest at Worcester in 825.

Regengild, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Regenhere, a moneyer of kings Athelstan and Aethelweard of East Anglia in c850.

Regenold, a moneyer, probably in Winchester. 9th century.

Regenulf, a moneyer, probably in Winchester. 9th century.

Regenweard, a merchant at Wilton in Wilts. He died in c968.

Regenwold, a Danish earl in Northumbria in 934.

Reghelm, a moneyer of king Athelstan of East Anglia in c825.

Regian, in Arthurian legend: Son of Abander. A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Regifer, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Mycelgata in Colneis Hundred.

Regillinus, named on a beaker fragment found at Dunstable, Beds. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.114.

Regin, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Regin, in Arthurian legend: Son of Claut. A leading citizen who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Regina, wife of Barates of Palmyra. A Catuvellaunian freedwoman. Named on a tombstone found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB1065.

Reginus, maker of an iron stilus found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2428.15.

Regnold, an ealdorman. A witness of a single document of king Cnut, at Winchester in 1019. He could be Ranig.

Regther, a moneyer of kings Edmund and Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Regulus, named on a tombstone found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1558.

Reidun, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Reinald, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Reinbald, dean of Cirencester. see Regenbald

Reinferth, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Reingrim, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Reinguald, son of Franco

Reinhere (Reiner), son of king Redwald of the East Angles, and brother of Eorpwald and Sigebert. He was killed in the battle of the river Idle in 616.

Reithar, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eight carucates at Wath-upon-Dearne and Hoyland Nether in West Riding.

Reithi, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates and three bovates at Little Hatfield in East Riding.

Remigius, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Remigius, a monk of Fécamp. He provided a ship for Duke William and was present at the battle at Hastings in 1066. He became bishop of Lincoln.

Remmius, named on a Samian fragment found at Catterick. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.468.

Renger, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Rentius, named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Married to Caesoria Corocca and father of Munatius, Lestinus and Leontius. Roman, unknown date. RIB371.

Reoda (Reuda), an early Scots leader who came from Ireland and settled in Britain. His people became the Dal Riada.

Ressona, wife of Annamoris. Named on a tombstone found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB784.

Restelf, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Sturton-by-Stow in West Riding.

Resteuta, probably a woman, buried on Lundy island. Early 6th century.

Restituta, named on a Samian fragment found at Exeter. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.469.

Restitutus, bishop of London. A delegate to the council of Arles in 314.

Restitutus, named on silver spoons found at Thetford. Late 4th century. RIB2420.39.

Retho, in Arthurian legend: A giant killed by Arthur on Mount Arvaius in Gaul. He had killed Helen, the daughter of Hoel.

Rever, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Bullinghope and Litley.

Rewe, a lay witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey in c685.

Rewruin, a thegn and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a virgate at West Putford in Black Torrington Hundred.

Reynard, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 868.

Reynfrith, a priest of Crowland, and sub-prior of the house of Pega, in c955.

Reynold, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Gautere and Gillemere.

Rheda, Saxon goddess. see Hretha

Rheinwg, possibly a son of king Offa of Mercia. He raided the Welsh in 796.

Rheithfyw, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588. A pillar of the battle.

Rhiwallon, half-brother of Griffith ap Llewelyn. With Bleddyn, he was given the kingdom of Wales by earl Harold of Wessex when Griffith was killed in 1063.

Rhufon, third son of king Cunedda. Late 5th century.

Rhufon the Tall, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Rhum, son of king Urien. A bishop who baptised king Edwin of Northumbria and his daughter Eanflaed, though this is also attributed to Paulinus. He wrote a book about Germanus. Probably also father of Royth and grandfather of Riemmelth who married king Oswy of Northumbria. Early 7th century.

Rhydderch Hen, king of Dumbarton. With Urien, Guallanc and Morcant, one of four kings who fought against king Theoderic of Bernicia in c580. Son of Tydwal. In legend, he married Ganieda, sister of Merlin.

Rhys, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Rhys, brother of Griffith ap Rhydderch. He was killed at Bullington on the orders of king Edward in 1052. His head was brought to the king at Gloucester.

Rhys, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Erbistock in Maelor Hundred.

Riannon, a pagan Celtic deity.

Rianorix, named on a tombstone found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB862.

Rialobranus, a Dumnonian leader, possibly a king. 6th century.

Ribrost, a serf of Brihtric. He was freed in Devon in c970.

Rica, in Arthurian legend: Chief elder of Cornwall. Father of Gormant, a half-brother of Arthur.

Ricatus, a Cornish king, recorded on a cross at Penzance. Possibly early 10th century.

Ricbert, a pagan East Angle. He was the assassin of king Eorpwald of the East Angles in 627. He may have then usurped the throne 627-630.

Richard, in Arthurian legend: A nephew of Arthur. He was given the dukedom of Ponthieu during the expedition to Gaul.

Richard (St.), the name attributed to the father of Willibald, Winebald and Waldburg. He was a native of Hants. He died at Lucca while on pilgrimage in c720. He was possibly a son of king Hlothere of Kent.

Richard fitz Scrob (Scrope), son-in-law of Robert le Dragon (or the Deacon). A Norman friend of king Edward who was permitted to stay in England after the return of Godwine from exile in 1052. Richard's castle in Hereford was one of the first such buildings. He was reported killed in the battle between earl Siward and king Macbeth in 1054. Father of Osbern.

Richard, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three and a half bovates at Keyworth and Kingston-on-Soar.

Richard, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Cotheridge in Oswaldslow.

Richard Iuvenis, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Chawson in Clent Hundred.

Richard de Bienfaite, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Richemount, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Richerius (Richier), in Arthurian legend: A knight in the army of Arthur in Gaul.

RICSIGE, king of Northumbria 873-876, after Egbert I. Probably father of Eadred.

Ricsige, a Northunbrian noble. Father of Eadred. His son killed ealdorman Eardwulf. Early 10th century. He is probably king Ricsige.

Rictmund, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Ricthryth, an unidentified former queen who became an abbess. She died in 786.

Ricula, daughter of Eormenric and sister of king Aethelbert I of Kent. She married king Sledda of the East Saxons, and was mother of king Saebert. Late 7th century.

Riculf (Ridulph), in Arthurian legend: King of Norway. He was defeated by Arthur.

Riculf, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Riculf, a moneyer, at Chester and Shrewsbury, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Ricwulf, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Ridda, a thegn of king Offa of Mercia in 775. He held land at Evenlode in Glos. He married Bucge, and was father of Heburg.

Riddomarcus, in Arthurian legend: A leader in the force of Arthur, killed in Gaul.

Ridell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Riemmelth, daughter of Royth the son of Rhum. A wife of king Oswy of Northumbria. Mother or step-mother of Alchfled, Osthryth, Alchfrith, Aelfwine, Egfrith and Aldfrith. Mid 7th century.

Rience, in Arthurian legend; A king in North Wales. A rebel against Arthur. Brother of Nero.

Rigwulf, nephew of Franco who had travelled with the body of Cuthbert 875-882. With bishop Aldhun of Lindisfarne he escorted the body to Durham in 995. It is claimed that he lived for 210 years, the last forty as a monk.

Rigwulf, son of Ringwald and grandson of Franco who had travelled with the body of Cuthbert 875-882. Father of Ethric. Late 10th centruy.

Rihard, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Rimar, in Arthurian legend: A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Rimarec (Kinmare), in Arthurian legend: Earl of Canterbury.

Ringar, in Arthurian legend: A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Ringulf, a thegn. see Hringulf.

Ringulf, a moneyer, at Norwich, of kings Cnut and Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Ringulf, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate and thirty-six acres at Rockland and Oby.

Ringulf, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Gislingham in Hartismere Hundred. Father of Leofwine.

Ringwald, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Seafarers.

Ringwald, son of Franco who had been one of the guards during the seven year travels of the body of Cuthbert. Father of Rigwulf. Mid 10th century.

Ringwaru, a mill owner at Guist in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Riocatus, a British bishop in c476.

Riol, a deacon at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c975.

Riothamus, a British king in Gaul in c469.

Rippa, a claimed ancestor of the royal line of East Angles.

Risleca, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Riton (Riva), in Arthurian legend: A giant, killed by the young Arthur.

Rivallo (Raynolde, Mollo), son of Cunedagius. In legend, king in Britain for 22 years. Father of Gorbodian. Late 8th century BC.

Riwal, a Dumnonian chieftain who led the first major emigration to Brittany in the 6th century. Known as Pompeius Regalis.

Roald, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Belton in Kesteven. Father of Thor.

Robert, shire reeve of Lincoln. He is named in a spurious charter of Crowland dated 851.

Robert, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Robert, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 948.

Robert, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Robert le Dragon (or the Deacon), a Norman friend of king Edward. He was allowed to remain in England after the return from exile of earl Godwine in 1052. Father-in-law of Richard fitz Scrob.

Robert Champart, archbishop of Canterbury 1050-1052, after Eadsige. Abbot of Jumièges, then bishop of London 1044-1050. A confidant of king Edward, and a most unpopular Norman. He travelled to Rome in 1051. He was forced to leave England when the Godwine family returned from exile in 1052, and left behind his pallium, which was appropriated by Stigand.

Robert, a thegn. A witness in 1059 of the charter granting Taynton in Oxon to St. Denis in Paris.

Robert fitz Wimarc, a staller and steward of the royal palace. A kinsman of king Edward. He was in attendance at the deathbed of king Edward in 1066. Father of Swein of Essex.

Robert, son of Guimora, a Norman noble lady living in Sussex. He tried to advise duke William to exercise caution before the battle at Hastings in 1066. He is probably Robert fitz Wimarc.

Robert, count of Mortain. Half-brother of duke William of Normandy. He landed with him at Pevensey in 1066.

Robert, son of Roger de Beaumont. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066. He was a cadet who fought valiantly.

Robert Bertram le Tort (the Crooked), a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Robert fitz Erneis, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066. He was killed in the battle. A cousin of Raoul Tesson.

Robert de Beaufou, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Robert d'Etouteville, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Robert d'Eu, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Robert de Rhuddlan, a Norman mercenary in the service of king Edward. He returned to Normandy before 1066, returning to England after the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Robert de Vitry, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Robert, a priest and landholder in Lincs in 1066, later a monk at Stow. He held a carucate at Hougham in Kesteven.

Robert, a chaplain of king Edward in 1066.

Roc, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirteen acres at Clopton in Risbridge Hundred.

Rochell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Rodmunt, a claimed ancestor of royal line of the East Angles.

Rodrik, in Arthurian legend: King of Gascony. He invaded Britain and was defeated and killed by king Marius. Early 2nd century.

Rodul, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Rodulf see Rothulf, Rolf

Rodward, archbishop of York. see Hrothweard

Roesius Moderatus, a centurion, hastatus prior, of the 6th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB341.

Roger Derindig, a landholder in Devon. Mid 11th century.

Roger de Beaumont, a companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066. This was probably his son Robert.

Roger de Montgomery, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Roger de Romare, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Roger Marmion de Fontenay, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Rold, a landholder in Lincs. Father of Tori. Mid 11th century.

Rolf, father of Thurferth and Cytel. A landholder near Peterborough in c983.

Rolf, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held five carucates at Bottesford and Wymeswold.

Rolf, son of Jol and Sceldeware. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066.

Rolf, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four estates amounting to thirty-six carucates.

Rolf, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Islington in Freebridge Hundred.

Rolf, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held half a carucate at Owthorpe in Bingham Wapentake.

Rolf, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held twelve acres at Thurleston in Claydon Hundred.

Rollo (Hrolf, Ganger Hrolf), a Norwegian leader who landed in Northumbria in c875. A man of great size. He was paid off by king Alfred and sailed to northern France where he became duke of Normandy in 911.

Romana, named on an altar found at Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1729.

Romana, wife of Carinus, and mother of Rufinus, Carina and Avita. Named on a tombstone found near Dorchester, Dorset. Roman, unknown date. RIB189.

Romanus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2010.

Romanus, bishop of Rochester, 624-633, after Justus. He was drowned off Italy while on a delegation to pope Honorius.

Romanus, a Kentish priest and adviser to Eanflaed, daughter of king Edwin of Northumbria. He attended the synod of Whitby in 664.

Romarec (Rumareth), in Arthurian legend: King of Finland. He submitted to Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Romuleius Justus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1670.

Romulus, named on a Samian fragment found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.472.

Romulus, son of Alimahus. Named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1620.

Romulus, son of Camulogenus. Owner of a slver trulla found in Sussex. Roman, unknown date. RIB2414.37.

Ron (Run), in Arthurian legend: Son of Neco. A noble at the court of Arthur at Caerleon.

Ronan, an Irish priest trained in Gaul and Italy. He disputed the dating of Easter with bishop Finan. Mid 7th century.

Rondhere, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Ronwen (Rowena), daughter of Hengest. She was given in marriage to king Vortigern as the purchase price for Kent. She was supposed to have poisoned her step-son Vortimer in 460. Sister of Sardoine.

Roos, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Roscius Coelius, commander of the Roman 20th legion in Britain in c68. He opposed the governor Trebellius.

Roskell, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two bovates at East Bridgford in Bingham Wapentake.

Rosketel (Roscetel), a moneyer, at York, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Rosketel, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held twenty-five carucates at Kirklington, Stockton and Alwoodley.

Rosyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Rosynis, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Rot of Hillum, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Rotbert see Robert

Roter, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Rotlesc, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in Glos in 1066. He held eleven hides at Beckford.

Rothin, a priest at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Rothulf (Rudolf), abbot of Abingdon 1051-1052, after Spearhavoc. An elderly Norwegian bishop, possibly a kinsman of king Edward or Queen Emma.

Rothulf see also Rolf

Rowena, daughter of Hengest. see Ronwen

Rowse, Duke de la, in Arthurian legend: A knight, defeated by Gareth.

Royth, son of Rhum and father of Riemmelth who married king Oswy of Northumbria. Mid 7th century.

Rozo, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Tollard Royal in Stanford Hundred.

Rubrius Abascantus, Publius, operator of a lead mine in Derby area. Roman, unknown date. RIB2404.51.

Rubrius Carinus Orientalis, owner of an amber intaglio found in Suffolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2423.23.

Rud, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Rudcarl, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Rudolf see Rothulf

Ruffin (St.), brother of Wulfhad. They were supposedly sons of king Wulfhere of Mercia, martyred at Stone in Staffs. Mid 7th century, but probably legend.

Rufinianus, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 618-626. He came from Rome in 601 with Mellitus, Justus and Paulinus.

Rufinus, Roman governor of Britannia Superior in early 3rd century.

Rufinus, prefect of the Cavalry Regiment Augusta. Named on an altar dedicated to Bellona, found near Old Carlisle. Father of Latinianus. Roman, unknown date. RIB890.

Rufinus, probably prefect of the 1st cohort of Vardulli. Named on a tombstone found at High Rochester. Married to Julia Lucilla. Roman, unknown date. RIB1271.

Rufinus, son of Carinus and Romana, and brother of Carina and Avita. Named on a tombstone found near Dorchester, Dorset. Roman, unknown date. RIB189.

Rufinius Primus, a centurion of the 3rd cohort. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB339.

Rufius Sabinus, a centurion. Named on building stones found near Great Chesters and in Denbigh. Roman, unknown date. RIB441.

Rufus, named on Samian fragments found at Bainbridge, Gloucester and Usk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.473-5.

Rufus, owner of a helmet found in London. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2425.2.

Rufus, son of Callisunus. writer of a letter to Epillicus, found on a stilus tablet in London. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2443.7.

Rufus Sita, a trooper of the 6th cohort of Thracians. Named on a tombstone found at Gloucester. Roman, unknown date. RIB121.

Ruillic, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Birley in Stretford Hundred.

Rum see Rhum

Rummaret, in Arthurian legend: A Icelandic king who paid homage to Arthur.

Rumon (St.), a monk and possibly bishop. Patron of Tavistock in Devon. Nothing is known of his life. Probably 6th century.

Rumstan, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Rumwold (St.), supposedly a grand-son of king Penda of Mercia. He lived for only three days, but was able to quote the scriptures in this time. Probably late 7th century.

Run, in Arthurian legend: Son of Neton. A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Run, son of Malgo and brother of Ennianus. His daughter married king Hoel II of Brittany. Late 6th century.

Runalen, in Arthurian legend: Son of Hoel, and brother of Iseult.

Runo, son of Peredure. In legend king of Britain for 6 years, after his cousin Idvallo. Late 5th century BC.

Rusak, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Rusonia Aventina, named on a tombstone found at Bath. From Metz. Roman, unknown date. RIB163.

Russell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Rustius Crescens, Publius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Brescia. Roman, unknown date. RIB503.

Rustius Massa, Marcus, named on an altar found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB654.

Ruta, a comes of king Eadbert of Kent in 738.

Rves, probably a ruler of part of the Catuvellauni. Abbreviated name on a coin. Early 1st century.

Rymhtricus, a nobilis at Exeter in c1050.

Ryngulus, a thegn. He attested the charter of Crowland in 966.

Ryon, in Arthurian legend: King of the Isles.

Ryt, a cleric at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c946.

Saba, a thegn in c690, probably kin of king Sebbi of the East Saxons.

Sabellus, a glass-maker. Named on a bottle found near Warwick. Roman, unknown date. RIB2419.128.

Sabidius Maximus, named on an altar fragment found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB104.

Sabina, named on a Samian fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2501.479.

Sabinianus, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.44.

Sabinius Victor, Marcus, named on a dedication slab found at Silchester. Early 3rd century. RIB68.

Sabinus, commander of a contingent of lightermen. Named on an altar found at Lancaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB601.

Sabinus, named on an altar found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1780.

Sabinus, Flavius, elder brother of the emperor Vespasian. He was his second-in-command in Britain in 43.

Sabrina, in legend the daughter of king Locryn and Estrilde. Also the river Severn, personified as a Celtic/British goddess.

Sabucius Maior Caecilianus, Caius, a Roman legatus iuridicus in Britain in c175.

Sacer, son of Bruscus. A citizen of the Senones. Married to Carssouna, father of Quintus. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Unknown date. RIB262.

Sacerdos, a British priest. He attended the council of Arles in 314.

Sacrina, named on a Samian fragment found at Crundale, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.482.

Sacrinus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.483.

Sadius Tiro, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB350.

Sadok, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Latterly a knight of Lancelot.

Saduting, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Saebald, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle and the royal line of Deira.

SAEBERT, christian king of the East Saxons 597-616, after his father Sledda. Nephew of king Aethelbert I of Kent. He was succeeded by his pagan sons Seaxred and Sigeweard, who expelled the christian bishop Mellitus. Probably father also of Seaxbald.

Saebert, a priest in Kent in 864.

Saebode, a moneyer, at Salisbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Saecolf, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Saeflaed, wife of Ketel Alder of Stisted in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Saefrith, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury between c860 and c871.

Saefritha, wife of Didane, a king in Mercia. Mother of Frideswide. Late 7th century.

Saefugel, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle and the royal line of Deira.

Saefugel, a thegn at York. Father of Halwaerth. Early 11th century.

Saefugel, a landholder in Exeter. He married Eadiwu. Mid 11th century.

Saefugel, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Saefugel, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Saegar, a witness of documents at Exeter. Mid 10th century.

Saegar, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides and thirty acres at Patching Hall in Chelmsford Hundred.

Saegard, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held half a carucate at Brockley in Thingoe Hundred.

Saegeat, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a virgate at Hanefield in Stodden Hundred.

Saegeat, a thegn and landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held an estate at Bloxham.

Saegifu, a serf at Bath n c1055.

Saegrim, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Nottingham and Thetford. Mid 11th century.

Saegrim, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two bovates at Killingholme in North Riding.

Saegrim, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Blakesley in Foxley Hundred.

Saegrim, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held half a hide at Clayton in Pirehill Hundred.

Saehild, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held three hides at Buckland in Edwinstree Hundred.

Saegar, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Dunscombe in Budleigh Hundred.

Saeith, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Gytha he held ten hides at Walton in Tremlow Hundred.

Saelces, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Saelufu see Saloua

Saeman, a moneyer, at Salisbury, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Saeman, son of Aethelmaer of Sparsholt in Hants. Mid 11th century.

Saeman, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a hide at Mickleham.

Saemer, a witness to manumissions at Exeter in c1050.

Saemer, a moneyer, at Hertford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Saemer, a priest and landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a virgate at Rushden.

Saemer, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Biggleswade.

Saemer, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Cheriton, and three virgates at Holbrook.

Saemer, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Morrell Roding in Dunmow Hundred.

Saemer, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Marston and Munsley.

Saemer, a priest and landholder in Herts in 1066. He held two hides at Little Berkhamsted in Hertford Hundred.

Saemer, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Box in Broadwater Hundred.

Saemer, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held a virgate at Hargrave in Leightonstone Hundred.

Saemer, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Brockton in Patton Hundred.

Saemer, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held a hide and a half at Cannington, Newton and Bower.

Saemv, probably a ruler of part of the Iceni. Abbreviated name on a coin. Early 1st century.

Saenius Augustinus, son of Aeresius Saenus of the 6th legion Victrix and Flavia Augustina. Named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB685.

Saenius Tammonius, father of Titus Tammonius Vitalis. Named on a dedication slab found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB67.

Saered, a landholder in 1066. He held a manor of two hides at Stone in Somerset, and with his brother he held a hide and a half at Langton Long Blandford in Dorset.

Saeric, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a virgate at Yeadbury in Witheridge Hundred.

Saeric, a thegn of king Harold. A landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held four hides at Sarnesfield and Swanstone.

Saeric, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held three carucates at Ragdale in Framland Wapentake.

Saeric, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Williton, Lyde and Bower. DB

Saethryth (St.), step-daughter of king Anna of the East Angles. She became abbess of Brie in Aquitaine, and did not return to England. Mid 7th century.

Saethryth, wife of king Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Saethryth, a nun in Berks in 942. She held land at Winkfield and Swinley.

Saevia, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. She held a virgate at Whaddon of Eddeva the Fair.

Saewald see Saewulf

Saewara, wife of king Anna of the East Angles, and probably mother of Seaxberg, Aethelberg, Aetheldreda and Wihtburg. Mid 7th century.

SAEWARD, king of the East Saxons. see SIGEWEARD

Saeward, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Saeward of Uptuny, a witness of documents in Worcester in c1010.

Saeward, a witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Saeward, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Saeward, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held two and a half hides at Hardwick and Maids Morton.

Saeward, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide and a half in Budleigh Hundred.

Saeward, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held six and a half virgates at Petersham, Purse Caundle and Bridge.

Saeward, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held half a hide at Scaldeford.

Saeward, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held three iugera at Buckland in Faversham Hundred.

Saeward, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. With his mother, possibly Aldeva, he held a hide at Marston Magna in Horethorne Hundred.

Saeward, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Cleobury, Tetstill and Stanton.

Saeward, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Ruin Clifford in Pathlow Hundred.

Saeward, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. With Saewold he held half a hide at Milford in Alderbury Hundred.

Saeward, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Redmarley in Doddingtree Hundred.

Saewata, a landholder in Northants in 1066. She held four parts of a hide at Preston in Gravesend Hundred.

Saewig, a landholder at Ratcliffe-on-Soar in Notts. Mid 11th century.

Saewine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Cricklade, Exeter, Huntingdon and Salisbury. Late 10th century.

Saewine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bristol, Lydford, Oxford and Shaftesbury. Early 11th century.

Saewine, moneyers of this name operated seven mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Saewine, son of Lufa. A witness of manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th centurey.

Saewine, a landholder in Exeter. Father of Leofric and Dunstan. Mid 11th century.

Saewine, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester between 1040 and c1057. Brother of Wynstan.

Saewine, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held sixteen hides and a virgate at Ardington, East Hendred and Eling.

Saewine, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held three estates amounting to a hide in Stratton Hundred.

Saewine, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen estates amounting to nine hides.

Saewine Topa, a thegn and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a furlong at Kersford in Lifton Hundred.

Saewine, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held nine and a half hides at Pilsdon, Whitchurch and Rushton.

Saewine, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held five and a half hides at Hurstbourne Priors and Rockbourne in Hants, and a hide and a half on the Isle of Wight.

Saewine, a reeve and landholder at Bristol in 1066. He held three hides at Clifton.

Saewine, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Donyatt, Ash Priors and Somerton.

Saewine, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Dumbleton in Greston Hundred.

Saewine, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a virgate at Braunston in Gravesend Hundred.

Saewine, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Cotton in Hodnet Hundred.

Saewine, a priest and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held fifteen acres at Chignall in Chelmsford Hundred.

Saewine, a landholder in Essex between 1045 and 1066. He held an estate at Weston Hall.

Saewine, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Smithcot and Cholderton.

Saewine, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three virgates at Laugherne in Oswaldslow.

Saewold, abbot of Bath 1065-1066, after Aelfwig. He retired and went to Arras.

Saewold, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Milton Keynes of Wulfweard cild.

Saewold, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a iugum at Macknade in Faversham Hundred.

Saewold, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held six hides at Litttle Minster and Benson.

Saewold, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two and a half virgates at Weston-under-Wetherley.

Saewold, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. With Saeward he held half a hide at Milford in Alderbury Hundred.

Saewold, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Mamble and Conningswick in Doddingtree Hundred.

Saeword, a moneyer, at Winchester, of kings Harold I and Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Saewulf, a priest at Bodmin in Cornwall. He was a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael. Late 10th century.

Saewulf, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Saewulf, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held eight and a half hides at Ufton Nervet and Enborne.

Saewulf, brother of Siward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held six hides at Datchet in Stoke Hundred.

Saewulf, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held three virgates at Galowras, Landreyne and Woolston.

Saewulf, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two and a half bovates at Snelston in Appletree Wapentake.

Saewulf, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Stockleigh and Battleford.

Saewulf, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held three hides and a virgate at Chickerell and Charborough.

Saewulf, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Broomfield in Chelmsford Hundred.

Saewulf, a thegn, and father of Aelfwig. A landholder in Hants in 1066. He held thirteen hides at Somborne, Tytherley and Ashley.

Saewulf, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Greatworth, Middleton and Staverton.

Saewulf, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two virgates at Sheinton in Condover Hundred.

Saewulf (Saewald), a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held twenty hides at Limington, Tickenham and Brympton.

Saewulf, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Hunningham and Barford.

Saewulf, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held fourteen hides at Woodborough and Hill Deverill.

Saewulf, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Naunton in Pershore Hundred.

Safere, in Arthurian legend: A knight. A Saracen, son of King Astlabor. Brother of Segwarides and Palamides.

Sagremore, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. Son of the king of Hungary.

Saintbrenell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saintclus, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sainteler, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sainterois, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saintgorge, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sainthelyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

SaintIohn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saintleger, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saintmore, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saintmoris, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saintnoyre, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saintomer, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saintquintyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Salecoc, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Somerby in North Riding.

Salide, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Oselie in the New Forest.

Sallienius Thalamus, Publius, prefect of the 2nd legion Augusta in c200. Named on a dedication slab found at Caerleon. Father of Ampeianus and Lucilianus. RIB 324.

Sallustius Lucullus, Roman governor of Britain in c88, possibly after Agricola. He was executed by Domitian for naming a new spear “Lucullan”.

Salmanes, named on a tombstone found near Dunbarton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2182.

Salomon, in legend, king of Brittany. He raised Edwin and Caedwalla.

Salomon, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Cawton in North Riding.

Saloua (Saelufu), an almswoman of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. She held three and a half hides at Lolworth in Northstow Hundred.

Salvia Donata, named on a tombstone found at Greta Bridge, Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB750.

Salvius Liberalis Nonius Bassus, Gaius, a legatus juridicus in Britain in c80.

Samson, in legend, archbishop of York between 490 and 507, when he was driven out by the Saxons.

Samson (St.), a Welsh missionary at St.Kew in Cornwall. He travelled on to Dol in Brittany where he became bishop. His disciples included Austell and Mewan. He died in c565.

Samson, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Samuel, son of Ceidio, and brother of Donatus. Ruler of southern Pennines. Late 6th century.

Samuel, father of Wurgent who witnessed documents at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Samuil, in legend king of Britain for 23 years after Redechius. Mid 2nd century BC.

Sanam (Sevain), in Arthurian legend; An earl, father of Lionors.

Sancey, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sancidus, named on an altar found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1080.

Sanctelou, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sanctia Gemina, named on an altar base found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB951.

Sandav, in Arthurian legend: A survivor of the battle of Camblan.

Sandde Angel-Face, in legend, one of few survivors of the battle of Camblan. Early 6th century.

Sanddef, a son of Llywarch Hen. Late 6th century.

Sandervile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sandi, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Horsforth in West Riding.

Sangive, in Arthurian legend: A sister of Arthur.

Sangus, a bronzesmith. His work was found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.46.

Sanqus, named on a building slab found at Malton. Roman, unknown date. RIB718.

Santemareis, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Santslaue, sister of king Cnut. She appears only in the Liber Vitae of New Minster, Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Saraide, in Arthurian legend: A servant of the Lady of the Lake.

Saraward, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Sardoine, a daughter of Hengest, and sister of Ronwen. Mid 5th century.

Sativola, Devon saint. see Sidwell of Exeter

Satrius Honoratus, named on a tombstone found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1248.

Satto, named on a reeded-rim jar found at St.Albans. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.155.

Saturninus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Halton Chesters. He may be father of the singulares Victor. Roman, probably third century. RIB1432.

Saturninus, a duovir at Gloucester in early 2nd century. RIB2487.2.

Saturninus, a die-maker at Corbridge in c160. RIB2409.31.

Saturninus, owner of a handmill found near Derby. Probably late 2nd century. RIB2449.10.

Saturninus Gabinius, son of Felix. Named on a clay incense-burner found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB2457.2.

Saturnus, a heathen god of the Saxon invaders of the 5th century.

Saucer, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saufeius, Aulus, owner of a helmet found in London. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2425.2.

Saufeius, Gaius, a soldier of the 9th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. From Heraclea. Roman, probably 1st century. RIB255.

Saul, a landholder in 1066. He held three hides at Bincknoll in Wilts, and two hides at Hampreston in Dorset.

Saulfus, a benefactor of Hyde abbey. He married Ealdgifu. Mid 11th century.

Saunzaner, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saunzire, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sauseise, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Savage, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Savinus, a sub-deacon at Crowland in c870.

Saxa, a surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Saxi, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held nineteen hides at Hardwick in Bucks, four hides at Westmill in Herts, and five hides at Wicken and Moreton in Essex.

Saxi, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held ten hides at Dorsington in Chelthorn Hundred.

Saxi, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held twenty-five hides at Thruxton, Clere and Upper Clatford.

Saxi, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held nine hides at Wood Walton, Hail Weston and Southoe.

Saxi, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held a hide and thirty-one carucates at Aylestone, Shawell, Bagworth and Market Bosworth.

Saxi, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held seven hides at Buckton and Aston Eyre.

Saxi, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Tusemera, Ulverston and Debenham.

Saxi, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held nineteen hides at Walton, Snitherfield and Wibtoft.

Saxsa, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Saxulf see Seaxwulf

Saxwin, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty acres at Cotton in Hartismere Hundred.

Say, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Saylard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Scaeva, son of Androgeus. He was a hostage sent to Caesar in 54 BC.

Scaldward, father of Willliam. A landholder in Notts. Mid 11th century.

Scalpi, a huscarle of king Harold. A landholder in 1066. He held three hides at Ardleigh and Great and Little Leighs in Essex, and three carucates at Stutton and Churchford in Suffolk. He became an outlaw after 1066.

Scanketel, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Barton-le-Willows in North Riding.

Scanus, named on a Samian fragment found at Alcester, Warks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.494.

Sceadu, Norse goddess of the winter snows.

Sceaf, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons. As a boy, he arrived in a small boat at the island of Scandza, and grew up to become king. m16.

Sceafthere, a witness of documents in Worcester in c692.

Sceaftwine, a witness of documents in Mercia in c709.

Scearpa, a hall-thegn in 1026. He held land at Saltwood in Kent. He married Leofdaeg.

Sceldfrith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held six carucates at Scrayingham in East Riding.

Sceldeware, a landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066. Wife of Jol and mother of Rolf. Mid 11th century.

Sceldwa, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Scelf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at Clifton in West Riding.

Scegth, a landholder at Palterton in Derbyshire in 1009. He sold land to Wulfric Spott.

Sceotheri, son of king Ida. see Sogethere

Scholastica, a nun at Barking in c672.

Scilling, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Scilling, a comrade of the traveller Widsith. 7th century.

Scilling, a praefectus, or ealdorman, in the household of king Cynewulf of Wessex in 759.

Scirbald, a deacon and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Scirheard, a witness of documents in Kent in c700.

Scirman, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Scirold, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held three and a half virgates at Somerford in Startley Hundred.

Scor, son of king Ida. see Sogor

Scotacol, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at Long Sandall, Owston and Conisbrough.

Scotel, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide at Weston Favell in Spelhoe Hundred.

Scott, son of ealdorman Aelfstan. He held land at Great Aycliffe in Durham in c930.

Scribonius, a centurion. Named on a helmet found in London. Probably early 2nd century. RIB2425.2.

Scribonius Demetrius, probably Demetrius of Tarsus, the grammaticus. Named on silvered plates found at York. Probably late 1st century. RIB662.

Scrob, father of Richard fitz Scrob, a Norman friend of king Edward. Mid 11th century.

Scroti, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides and three virgates at Temple Grafton and Hillmorton.

Scula, a Danish earl in Northumbria. He was given control of half of the lands of the church of Cuthbert in c910.

Scula, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Exeter and York. Mid 11th century.

Scule, a comes or ealdorman in East Anglia between 931 and 949. He held land at Brandon and Livermere in Suffolk.

Scule, son of Leofwold. A thegn and landholder at Thetford in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Scule, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Redbourne and Canwick.

Scule, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held twelve carucates at Massingham, Postwick and Islington.

Scule, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Barnham in Bradmere Hundred.

Scule, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Anlaby in East Riding.

Scurfa, a Danish earl. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Scutevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Scyld Scefing, in the poem Beowulf: King of the Danes. Father of Beowulf the Dane.

Scyrna, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Seafola, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Sealemudda, a landholder at Westwood in Wilts. Mid 10th century.

Sealwyne, a thegn in 1014. He held five cassati at Raddon in Dorset.

Seaxa, possibly a son of king Sledda of the East Saxons and Ricula. Father of Sigeferth. Early 7th century.

Seaxbald, an East Anglian noble. Possibly Sigebald and father of king Swithhelm of the East Saxons. Possibly brother of Seaxred and Sigeweard and father of Swithfrith. Mid 7th century.

SEAXBURG, queen of the West Saxons 672-673, in her own right, after the death of her husband king Cenwalh.

Seaxburg (St.), eldest daughter of king Anna of the East Angles. She married king Eorconbert of Kent, and was mother of Egbert, Hlothere, Eorcongota and Eormenhild. She became abbess of Ely 679-c700, after her sister Aetheldreda. Possibly abbess of Sheppey.

Seaxburg, wife of king Ine of Wessex. Early 8th century.

Seaxferth, father of Osketel. A landholder in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Seaxfrith, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held seven hides at Clapcot in Slotisford Hundred.

Seaxfrith, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held fifteen carucates at Helperby, Strenshall and Towthorpe.

Seaxfrith, a deacon and landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Rawcliffe and Wigginton.

Seaxhelm, an abbot in Hants in c931.

Seaxhelm, bishop of Lindisfarne in c957, after Uhtred. An avaricious man, he was forced out after only a few months, supposedly by the spectre of Cuthbert.

Seaxnete, one of the seven sons of Woden. Claimed as the ancestor of the royal house of the East Saxons. Also worshipped as an Anglo-Saxon deity.

SEAXRED, pagan king of the East Saxons 616-623, after his father Saebert. He shared rule with his brothers Sigeweard and ?Seaxbald.

Seaxwulf (Saxulf), bishop of the Mercians at Lichfield 675-c692, after the deposition of Wynfrith. He built and was the first abbot of the monastery at Medeshamstede (Peterborough) in 665.

Seaxwulf, an ealdorman. His name is attached to a spurious charter of Crowland dated 716.

Seaxwulf, son of ealdorman Seaxwulf. His name is attached to a spurious charter of Crowland dated 716.

Seaxwulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Weardley and Barkston.

Seaxy, donor of a church and vill at Swanton Abbot in Norfolk for the foundation of the abbey of St.Benet of Hulme. Early 11th century.

SEBBI (St.), king of the East Saxons 665-693, and sub-king to Wulfhere of Mercia. Son of Sigebert the Small, and father of Sigiheard, Swefred and king Swaebhard of Kent. He shared rule with Sigehere. He became a monk at the end of his life. His stone sarcophagus miraculously stretched itself to become long enough to hold his body.

Sebdius Pudens, named on a tombstone found at Chester. A Dalmatian. Roman, unknown date. RIB486.

Sebert, founder of a monastery at Westminster. Early 7th century.

Sebert, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Cuthred of Kent and Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Sebile, in Arthurian legend: An enchantress. A companion of Morgan.

Sebriht, a monk of Glastonbury. He was an attendant of archbishops Dunstan and Aelfheah at Canterbury. Late 10th century.

Sebruc, wife of Grim. She and her husband raised the exiled and unrecognised Haveloc. A legend, attributed to 5th century.

Secca, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Seccius, a centurion of the 8th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1757.

Sechevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Secundinus, a centurion. Named on an altar found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2024.

Secundinus, operator of a die works in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.32.

Secundus, possibly a huntsman. Named on the Colchester Vase. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2503.119.

Securus, named on a buff jar fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.409.

Seferth, a subdeacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c850.

Sefrith, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Segar, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Wadgate in Colneis Hundred.

Segela, named on a Samian fragment found at Canterbury. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.498.

Segenus, abbot of Iona 623-652, after Fergna.

Segerus (Segetius), a bishop, or priest, sent by bishop Germanus as companion for Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Sego, probably a ruler of part of the Catuvellauni. Abbreviated name on a coin. Early 1st century.

Segovax, a chieftain in Kent. He fought against Caesar in 54 BC, under the leadership of Cassivellaunus.

Segse, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Segurant the Brown, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Uther, known as the Knight of the Dragon.

Segwarides, in Arthurian legend: A knight. A Saracen, son of King Astlabor. Brother of Safere and Palamides.

Seisill, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held six hides at Staunton and Lyde.

Seleburg, an abbess in Kent in 811.

Selecoll, a burgess in York in 1066.

Seleferth, son of Sigeferth. Grandfather of king Sigebert the Good of the East Saxons. Early 7th century.

Seleraeth, a priest in Worcester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Selered, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

SELERED, king of the East Saxons 709-746, after Offa. Kin of Sigebert the Good. (He may be Swaefbert).

Selethryth, abbess of Lyminge in Kent in 805. She held land at Ickham and Ruckinge. Sister of the comes Ealdbert.

Selevan (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of St.Levan. Brother of Breage. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Selewine, a moneyer, at Gloucester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Selewold, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Selises of the Dolorous Tower, in Arthurian legend: A knight, latterly of Lancelot.

Selivant, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Briant.

Selred, possibly abbot of Westminster in 744, after Osmund. (vch)

Selva, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Fryerning in Chelmsford Hundred.

Selwin, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide and three virgates at Stanley in Chippenham Hundred.

Selyf, a king in Cornwall. He married Gwen, the sister of Non. Probably early 6th century.

Selyf (Solomon), son of Cynan, prince of Powys (or of Llywarch Hen). He was killed at the battle of Chester in 605.

Semannus, a monk at St.Albans. With abbot Egfrith and Aelfric he took the St.Albans treasures to Ely in c1066.

Semer, an illegal occupier of land at Kirby in Norfolk in c1047.

Semery, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Semound the Valiant, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Sempronia Martina, daughter of Sempronius Martinus and Julia Brica. Named on a tombstone found in York. Roman, unknown date. RIB686.

Sempronius, a centurion of the 10th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1418.

Sempronius Flavinus, Lucius, a soldier of the 9th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. A Spaniard. Roman, unknown date. RIB256.

Sempronius Florus, Marcus, named on a wooden stilus tablet found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2443.18.

Sempronius Martinus, named on a tombstone found in York. Married to Julia Brica and father of Sempronia Martina. Roman, unknown date. RIB686.

Sempronius Probianus, Lucius, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Father of Lucius Festinius Probus. Roman, unknown date. RIB537.

Sempronius Secundus, brother of Sempronius Sempronianus. Named on a tombstone found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB15.

Sempronius Sempronianus, a centurion. Named on a tombstone found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB15.

Senaculus, named on an altar found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1699.

Sendi, a witness of the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045. He also inherited a mark of gold. Possibly known as Sendi Arfast.

Sendi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held half a carucate at Hainton in South Riding.

Senecianus, Marcus, named on an altar found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2064.

Senecianus Martius, Lucius, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar found at Manchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB575.

Senecio, owner of a bronze bowl found in Northumberland. Probably late 1st century. RIB2415.63.

Senicianus, subject of a curse over a ring lost by Silvianus. Named on a leaden plate dedicated to Nodens, found at Lydney Park, Glos. Roman, unknown date. RIB306.

Senicianus, owner of a gold ring found near Silchester. Probably 4th century. RIB2422.14. m117.

Senilis, a centurion of the 3rd cohort. Named on a building stone found near Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1755.

Senilis, named on a Samian fragment found at Bainbridge, Yorks. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.503.

Senna, a Celtic goddess, possibly centred on Baldock in Herts.

Senna, named on a black-burnished cooking pot fragment found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.411.

Sennianus, named on a mortarium fragment found near Chesterton, Cambs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2495.1.

Sennius Vitalis, Decimus, a duovir at Gloucester in early 2nd century. RIB2487.6.

Senofilus, Lucius, named on a tombstone found at Carvoran. Uncle of Lifana. Roman, unknown date. RIB1830.

Senoris, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.20.

Senovarus, named on a bone knife handle found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2441.8.

Sentica, named on black-burnished cooking pot fragments found at Shakenoak, Oxon. Roman, probably mid 3rd century. RIB2503.412.

Sentius Saturninus, Gnaeus, a commander of the invasion force of Claudius in 43.

Sentius Castus, Lucius, a centurion of the 6th legion. Named on an altar found at Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1398.

Sentius, Gaius, named on a tombstone fragment found near Bristol. Roman, unknown date. RIB137.

Sentius Paullinus, a die-maker at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.11.

Sentius Priscus, a centurion of the 3rd cohort. Named on an building stone found near Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1311.

Sentraille de Lushon, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Tristan.

Senuacus, named on a Samian fragment found at Holditch, Staffs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.504.

Senuna, named on a Samian fragment found at Preston, Kent. Roman, probably mid 2nd century. RIB2501.505.

Seolca, a moneyer, at Southampton and Winchester, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Seomel see Soemil

Septimenus Rusticus, a prefect in c185. Named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. RIB903.

Septimia, wife of Flavius Antigonus Papias. Named on a tombstone found at Carlisle. Probably 4th century. RIB955.

Septimius, Lucius, Roman governor of Brittannia Prima in c353. Named on a restored monument at Cirencester. RIB103.

Septimius, Marcus, named on a building stone found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB872.

Septimius Nilus, prefect of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment of Asturians. Named on a dedication slab found at Chesters. Roman, c221. RIB1465.

Serapion, son of Flavius Callimorphus. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB558.

Serapion (Serafion), appears in the remedy Against a Dwarf.

Serapion, one of the seven sleepers in a vision of king Edward the Confessor.

Serclos, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Seric, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name, including Seric son of Aelfeva, held thirty-one hides at Long Crendon, Lillingstone and Gayhurst.

Seric, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Kings Langley in Dacorum Hundred.

Seric, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held fourteen bovates at Costock in Broxtow Wapentake.

Serlo, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland in 851.

Sermullius Martialis, Publius, named on a tombstone found at Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1351.

Serses (Xerxes), in Arthurian legend: King of Iturei or Idumea, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Sertorius (Sextorius), in Arthurian legend: King of Libya, killed when allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Servause le Breuse, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Servenius Super, Lucius, owner of a bronze trulla found in Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2425.4.

Servius Mefitius, a tribune of the Frisian Horse. Named on a bronze dagger hilt found at Exeter. Roman, unknown date. Probably falsa. RIB2427.27.

Seththryth, step-daughter of king Anna of the East Angles. She became a nun at Brie, where her step-sister Aethelburg was abbess. Mid 7th century.

Setvaus, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sevain, in Arthurian legend: Father of Lionors.

Severianus, son of Brigomalla. Named on a pewter plate found at Bath. Married to Matarnus, and father of Patarnianus. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.9.

Severianus, named on a black burnished dish fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, 3rd century. RIB2502.20.

Severianus, a Pelagian bishop, father of Agricola. Late 4th century.

Severinus, a suspect for the carrying off of Vilbia, named on a leaden curse found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB154.

Severinus, Lucius, a centurion. Named on a now lost inscription found near Workington. Probably 3rd century. RIB805.

Severius Emeritus, Gaius, centurion in charge of the region. Named on an altar found at Bath. Probably early 3rd century. RIB152.

Severius Salvator, Sextus, a prefect. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1992.

Severus, erector of a statue, fragments of which were found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB321.

Severus, Lucius Septimius, Roman Emperor who died at York in 211. He married Julia Domna, and was father of Caracalla and Geta.

Severus, a Roman comes domesticorum. He was sent briefly to Britain in c365 to deal with rebels.

Severus, accompanied bishop Germanus on his second visit to Britain in c438. He became bishop of Trier.

Sewald, probably a cleric present at the siege of Canterbury in 1012. He carried the news to Thietmar of Merseburg.

Sewara, a nun. A companion of abbess Aetheldreda at Ely in c670.

Sewara, a witness of documents at Exeter. Son of Jalewa. 10th century.

Sewenna, a nun. A companion of abbess Aetheldreda at Ely in c670.

Sewin, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Leofstanestuna in Colneis Hundred.

Sexbriht, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Sexi, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Sexi, a cniht of Toki of Halton in Bucks in 1038. A kinsman of earl Leofric of Mercia.

Sexi, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held ten hides at Swallowfield and Swinfield.

Sextanius, Publius, prefect of the Cavalry Regiment Augusta. Named on a stone slab found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB946.

Sextius Bellicus, Marcus, probably a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Brescia. Roman, unknown date. RIB504.

Sextius Proculus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1754.

Seygnes, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sguerthing, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle and the royal line of Deira.

Shafthere, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Ymbras.

Sharp, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a furlong and a half at Exford in Carhampton Hundred.

Sheaf, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Langobards.

Sheela-na-gig, a Pagan Celtic fertility goddess.

Sheerman, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Burgate in Colneis Hundred.

Sheerwold, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held two acres at Gothers in Tybesta Hundred.

Sheerwold, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three virgates at Culkerton in Longtree Hundred.

Sheerwold, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen hides in Somerset, three hides in Dorset, and two hides in Devon.

Shilling, in the poem Widsith: a fellow singer of Widsith.

Sibba, a Northumbrian noble. His servant was cured by Cuthbert, with the help of Baldhelm. Late 7th century.

Sibba, bishop of Elmham in 816, after Hunferth.

Sibbi, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Bradwell in Seckloe Hundred.

Sibbi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held land in Lincoln.

Sibbi, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two hides at Timsbury in Chew Hundred.

Sibode, a moneyer, at Southampton and Winchester, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Sibrant, a moneyer of king Sihtric in Danish occupied York in c921.

Sibriht (Sigebert), a kinsman of Aethelflaed of Damerham. He inherited ten hides at Wickford in Essex from her. Late 10th century.

Sibriht, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Sibriht, a landholder at Moulton in Suffolk. He inherited from bishop Aelfric of East Anglia in c1038.

Sibwine, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Sibwine, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Sibylla, probably daughter of earl Siward of Northumbria. Wife of king Duncan I of Scotland. Early 11th century.

Sicga, a deacon at York. He witnessed John of Beverley receiving a vision. Early 8th century. (DCB)

Sicga (Sigeferth, Sigga), bishop of Selsey 748-772, after Eolla. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Sicga, an ealdorman in Northumbria. He killed king Aelfwold I of Northumbria in 788. He died by his own hand in 793.

Sicga, a priest at Crowland. He was named as the scribe who wrote the (forged) charter of Crowland dated 806.

Sichelin, in Arthurian legend: King of Norway. He was defeated by Arthur.

Sicilian Briton, an anonymous author of Pelagian tracts in c410.

Sideloc, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Sideman, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Sideman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Chichester, Rochester and York. Late 10th century.

Sideman, bishop of Crediton 972-977, after Aelfwold. Abbot of Exeter 968-972.

Sideman, a moneyer, at Wareham, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Sidewine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Colchester and Rochester. Late 10th century.

Sidewine of Paddlesworth in Kent. A witness of documents in Canterbury in c994.

Sidewine, a moneyer, at Cricklade, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Sidroc, a Danish earl. He was killed in battle against ealdorman Aethelwulf at Englefield in 871. Is more probably the same man as Sidroc the Old, and died at Ashdown.

Sidroc the Old, a Danish earl. He was killed in battle against king Aethelred and Alfred at Ashdown in 871.

Sidroc the Younger, a Danish earl. He kept 10 year old Tugerius safe after the battle of Kesteven in 870. He was killed in battle against king Aethelred and Alfred at Ashdown in 871.

Sidwell of Exeter (Sativola)(St.), a Devon saint. As with Urith, she was killed by her father's reapers, who were incited by her step-mother. Sister of Juthwara and Wulvela. Probably Mid 8th century.

Sidwin, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held a hide at Brixton and Ponsford.

Siegfried, Viking raider. see Sigeferth

Sievert, Viking raider. see Sigeferth

Sie… see Sige…

Sifela, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Siferth, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Siferth, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents between 964 and 970.

Siferth, a landholder at Downham and Stretham in Cambs. He married Wulfflaed. Mid 10th century.

Siferth, a sub-king in Wales. He submitted, after his naval expedition, to king Edgar at Chester in 973.

Siferth the Mad, one of the legales viri in Cambridge in c975.

Siferth, brother of Ingulf. He held land at Brandon and Livermere in Suffolk. Late 10th century.

Siferth, a miles. A witness of documents in Kent between 989 and 1012.

Siferth, legatee of land at Hollingbourne in Kent and Hockliffe in Beds from the atheling Athelstan in c1015.

Siferth, thegn of the seven boroughs. see Sigeferth

Siferth, in the community at Bury St. Edmunds. Mid 11th centruy.

Siferth, a citizen at Lincoln in 1055. He was probably a lawman.

Siferth, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Burgate in Colneis Hundred.

Siflaed, wife of Aelfwine of Wilburton in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Siflaed (Sigeflaed), wife of Leofsige. A landholder in Cambs and Norfolk. Late 10th century. d19

Sif... see also Sigef...

Sigand, an early king of the East Angles.

Sigar, a moneyer, at Derby, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Sigar, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Sigar, a landholder at Maxey in Cambs. He stood surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Sigar, bishop of Wells. see Sigegar

Sigar, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Sigar, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held six hides at Fulbourn and Dry Drayton.

Sigar, a steward of Esgar the Staller. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held thirteen hides at Haslingfield and Foxton.

Sigar, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four hides at Corringham in Barstable Hundred.

Sigar, a canon of St. Martin’s, Dover, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held seven sulungs at Newington in Milton Hundred.

Sigar, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held eleven bovates at Healing and Kealby.

Sigar, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Hockering in Mitford Hundred.

Sigar, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Clyffe Pypard in Kingsbridge Hundred.

Sigar see also Sigegar

Sigealf, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Sigebald, son of Seleferth. Father of king Sigebert the Good of the East Saxons. Mid 7th century.

Sigebald, a priest and abbot of a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne, after Aldwine. Brother of Sigewine. He died in 771.

Sigebald (Hygebald), a dux or ealdorman. He was killed in the battle between king Ine of Wessex and king Geraint of Cornwall in 710.

Sigebed, a witness of documents for king Aethelbald of Mercia in 734, witnessing both as thegn and comes.

Sigebert, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

SIGEBERT, christian king of the East Angles c630-636, after his brother Eorpwald, sharing rule with his kinsman Egric. Son of king Redwald and brother also of Reinhere. He spent time in exile in Gaul. He may have passed his kingdom to Egric, when he entered a monastery. He was forced from the monastery and killed in battle with Penda, when armed with only a stick.

SIGEBERT the Small, king of the East Saxons 623-653, after his uncle Seaxred and his father Sigeweard. Father of Sigehere and Sebbi.

SIGEBERT the Good, king of the East Saxons 653-660. Son of Sigebald. A friend of king Oswy of Northumbria. He was murdered by two brothers, his kinsmen, for being too lenient with his enemies.

SIGEBERT, king of Wessex 756-757, after Cuthred. Son of Sigeric and brother of Cyneheard. For his unjust acts, he was deprived of all his land except Hants, by his successor king Cynewulf. He killed his most loyal ealdorman, Cumbra, and was himself stabbed to death by the swineherd Ansian.

Sigebert, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Cuthred of Kent and Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Sigebert, king of South Saxons. He reigned for one year as sub-king to Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Sigebert, a witness to a Rochester charter of 841.

Sigebert, a priest. A witness to a Rochester charter of bishop Swithwulf in 889.

Sigebert, son of ealdorman Sigewulf. He and his father were killed fighting against the Danes at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Sigebert, a kinsman and legatee of queen Aethelflaed, in c950.

Sigebert, a thegn. Brother of Aethelric. A witness of documents in London in c990.

Sigibert, owner of a knife found at Sittingbourne in Kent, and made for him by Berthelm. Late 9yj century.

Sigebert see also Sibriht

Sigebrand, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Sigeburg, fourth abbess of Thanet c761-797, after Eadburg.

Sigeburg of Staundon, a comitissa. She is named in a forged charter of Crowland dated 833, as having given lands to the monastery.

Sigeferth, prince of the Secgan in Widsith and the Finn Fragment. Date unknown.

Sigeferth, son of Seaxa, and grandson of king Sledda of the East Saxons. Early 7th century.

Sigeferth, father of Sigebald and grandfather of king Sigebert the Good of the East Saxons. Mid 7th century.

Sigeferth, bishop of Selsey. see Sicga

Sigeferth (Siegfried,Sievert), a Viking pirate, who may have ranked as a king. He twice ravaged on the Northumbrian coast in c894.

Sigeferth, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Sigeferth, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 942.

Sigeferth, an unidentified king, buried at Wimborne. He killed himself in 962.

Sigeferth, a moneyer, at Worcester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Sigeferth, a landholder at Thorpe. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Sigeferth, bishop of Lindsey c996-c1004.

Sigeferth (Siferth), thegn of the seven boroughs. Son of Earngrim. In 1015. with his brother Morcar, he was betrayed by Eadric Streona and killed. His widow Ealdgyth married king Edmund Ironside.

Sigeferth see Sicga, Siferth, Sigefrith

Sigeflaed, wife of Leofsige. see Siflaed

Sigefrith, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Sigefrith (St.), abbot of Wearmouth 685-688, after Eosterwine. A priest at Melrose, then a deacon at Wearmouth.

Sigefrith, a monk at Melrose. Early 8th century.

Sigefrith, an unidentified bishop in 733. SD

Sigefrith, an archdeacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c860.

Sigefrith, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Sigefrith, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Mumby in South Riding.

Sigefugel see Sigewulf

Sigegar, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle and the royal line of Deira.

Sigegar (Sigar), bishop of Wells c979-997, after Cyneweard. Abbot of Glastonbury c970-c979, after Aelfstan.

Sigegeat, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle and the royal line of Deira.

Sigegiva, a woman of Hawick. Late 7th century.

Sigegyth, probably a nun. A correspondent of Aldhelm. Late 7th century.

Sigeheah, bishop of London. see Wighed

Sigeheah, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

SIGEHEARD, king of the East Saxons 693, after his father Sebbi. Brother of Swefred and Swaebhard and father of Sigemund. He shared rule with his brother Swefred.

Sigeheard, a comes in Kent in 803.

Sigehelm, possibly bishop of Sherborne. He was killed at the battle of Carhampton in 836.

Sigehelm, probably a thegn. He took alms to Rome and to India (Judea) for king Alfred in 883.

Sigehelm, a dux in Kent. Father of Eadgifu the third wife of king Edward the Elder. He was killed fighting against the Danes at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Sigehelm, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder and of archbishop Plegmund of Canterbury. Early 10th century.

Sigehelm, bishop of Sherborne 930-933, after Aethelbald.

Sigehelm (Sielm), a member of the community at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Sigehere, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Sigehere, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Sea Danes.

SIGEHERE, king of the East Saxons 665-683, and sub-king to Wulfhere of Mercia. He shared rule with Sebbi. Son of king Sigebert the Small. He married Osyth. Father of Offa. He had reverted to paganism in 664.

Sigehere, a landholder at Brent Knoll in Somerset in c693.

Sigehere, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Sigeketel, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Harpwell, Hackthorn and Cold Hanworth.

Sigel (Sol), an Anglo-Saxon Goddess of the Sun. The Norse God Sol.

Sigeland, a moneyer, at Oxford or Exeter, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Sigemaer, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Sigemund, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Sigemund, in the poem Beowulf: A legendary Germanic hero who is compared to Beowulf. Father and Uncle of Fitela.

Sigemund, son of king Sigeheard of the East Saxons. Father of Swithred. Early 8th century.

Sigemund, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Sigemund, a witness at Ely. Uncle of Tucca. Late 10th century.

Sigemund, a miles of earl Leofric. Mid 11th century.

Sigen, daughter of Styr, a wealthy Northumbrian. She became the second wife of earl Uhtred of Northumbria. Early 11th century.

Sigenoth, a miles or thegn. A witness of documents at Rochester in 855.

Sigenoth, a priest at Hyde abbey in c1000.

Sigered, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

SIGERED (Sired), a king of "half" of Kent c761-c764. He probably controlled west Kent, with Eanmund in east Kent.

Sigered, a witness to a Rochester charter of 778.

Sigered, abbot of Ripon 787, after Aldbert.

SIGERED, the last king of the East Saxons c798-c824, after his father Sigeric.

Sigered, a dux or princeps in Mercia between 814 and 848.

Sigered, a moneyer of king Edmund of East Anglia. Mid 9th century.

Sigered, brother of Wulfnoth of Hendon in Middlesex. Mid 10th century.

Sigered, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 955.

Sigered, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Sigered the Old, a thegn in Kent in c1020.

Sigered see also Sired

Sigeric, a sub-king among the West Saxons. Father of king Sigebert and Cyneheard. Early 8th century.

SIGERIC I, king of the East Saxons. He travelled to Rome in 798. Son of Selered.

Sigeric II, a thegn of king Wiglaf of Mercia in c827. Possibly a sub-king among the East Saxons. He held land at Braughing in Herts.

Sigeric, son of king Guthfrith of Northumbria. Brother of king Ragnald II and of Olaf. Mid 9th century.

Sigeric, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 942-956. He held land at Sibertswold in Kent.

Sigeric, a moneyer, at Watchet, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Sigeric (Siric), archbishop of Canterbury 990-994, after Aethelgar. Bishop of Ramsbury 986-990, after Wulfgar. He had been abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury in c980. He arranged the terms of the tribute to the Scandinavians after the battle of Maldon in 991.

Sigeric, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Baccamoor in Plympton Hundred.

Sigeric, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held three hides at Rotherwas in Dinedor Hundred.

Sigeric, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Moor in Blofield Hundred.

Sigeric, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Lovington and Tadwick.

Sigerid, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a bovate at Tabley in Bucklow Hundred.

Sigerie, name on a silver ring of unknown provenance and unknown date.

Sigestan, a thegn in Wilts in 964. He held land at Teffont.

Sigestef (Sigesteb), a moneyer, at Canterbury or Rochester, of kings Baldred of Kent, Cenwulf of Mercia and Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Sigeus, a priest. He attested the charter of Crowland in 948.

Sigewald, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Sigewald, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Sigewald of Kent, a witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Sigeward, a comes of king Aethelbald of Mercia. He held land at Madeley in Hereford. Early 8th century.

Sigewat, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five carucates at Boothby Pagnell and East Keal. Brother of Aelfnoth, Fenchel and Aesketel.

Sigeweard, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

SIGEWEARD (Saeward), pagan king of the East Saxons 616-623, after his father Saebert. He shared rule with his brothers Seaxred and ?Seaxbald. Father of Sigebert the Small.

Sigeweard, an abbot. A witness of documents in London in c990.

Sigeweard of Kent, a thegn. A witness of documents in London and Canterbury between c990 and 1002.

Sigeweard of Asthall, a thegn in Oxon. He commissioned a treatise from abbot Aelfric of Eynsham in c1005.

Sigeweard, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Sigeweard, a landholder at Mersham in Kent in c1053.

Sigewine, a priest and abbot of a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne, after his brother Sigebald. Late 8th century.

Sigewine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Chester and Worcester. Late 10th century.

Sigewold, a Greek bishop, residing in England. Mid 10th century.

Sigewulf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Sigewulf (Sigefugel), a claimed ancestor of king Sledda and the royal line of the East Saxons.

Sigewulf, an ealdorman, probably of Northumbria. He subscribed to the report of the legates to pope Hadrian in 786.

Sigewulf, a kinsman of ealdorman Alfred of Surrey. He inherited an estate at Nettlestead in Kent from Alfred in c871.

Sigewulf, pincerna of king Alfred, then ealdorman of Kent in c898. He and his son Sigebert were killed fighting against the Danes at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Sigewulf, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Sigewulf, a thegn in c939. He held land at Abbotsbury in Wilts, and in Somerset.

Sigga see Sicga

Sigilius Emeritus, named on an altar found near Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB892.

Sigillus, named on a Samian fragment found in Strathclyde. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.511.

Sigi... see Sig..., Sige...

Sigmund, a Dane and landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Wolverton in Ferncombe Hundred.

Sigmund, a Dane, and thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held six hides at Crowle and Shelsey.

Sigod, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Sigod, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Sigref see Sirof

Sigrid Storrada, wife of king Swein Forkbeard. Early 11th century.

Sigrida, daughter of Kilvert and Egfritha, and granddaughter of bishop Aldhun of Lindisfarne. She married Arkil son of Fridegist, then earl Eadwulf, then Arkil son of Egfrith. Early 11th century.

Sigrida, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. She held three carucates at Thornton Watlass in North Riding.

Sigstein, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Dawley in Wrockwardine Hundred.

Sigulf, a Northumbrian pupil of Alcuin at York. In 804 he succeeded Alcuin as abbot of Ferrières. (DCB)

Sigulf, a landholder at Water Newton in Hunts in 937.

Sigulf, a moneyer, at Stafford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Sigulf, a moneyer, at Wallingford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Sigulf, a prominent landholder in Cumbria. Early 11th century.

Sigune, in Arthurian legend: A cousin of Perceval.

Sigurth, a bishop. He travelled from England to Norway with Olaf Tryggvason in 995.

Sigvat, a skald. An emissary from King Cnut in England to king Olaf in Norway in c1026.

Sigwold, a moneyer of king Olaf in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Sihtric Caoch, Norwegian king of Northumbria c921-c926. In 921 he killed king Niall of Ireland, supposedly his brother. He married a sister of king Athelstan of Wessex, probably Edith. Father of Olaf Kvaran. He died in 927.

Sihtric, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Sihtric, an earl between 1026 and 1031. He held land at Aldenham in Herts.

Sihtric, a provost at Ely. He made a large golden chalice for the monastery. Probably mid 11th century.

Sihtric, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held three virgates at Illand and Trewanta in Rillaton Hundred.

Sihtric, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held five hides at Caldecote.

Sihtric, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held three hides and three virgates at Wollaston and Bozeat.

Sihtric, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty-seven acres at Manwic in Claydon Hundred.

Sihtric, abbot of Tavistock in Devon 1043-1082, after Aldred. Described as a man of bad character, who eventually turned to piracy.

Silac, a moneyer, at Gloucester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Silanus, Lucius Junius Torquatus, prospective son-in-law of the Roman emperor Claudius. He was sent back from Britain to Rome in 43 to bring the news of victory.

Silvanus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1820.

Silvanus, named on an amphora fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.173.

Silvanus, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.514.

Silvanus Vellaeus, named on an altar part found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1790.

Silvanus, Mauricius, in Arthurian legend: An officer in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Silvianus, issuer of a curse against Senicianus. Named on a leaden plate dedicated to Nodens, found at Lydney Park, Glos. Roman, unknown date. RIB306.

Silviola, named on a silver spoon found at Thetford. Late 4th century. RIB2420.41.

Silvius, a tile-maker in Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2489.38.

Silvius Auspex, Gaius, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Tungrians. Named on an altar found at Birrens, north of Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2100.

Silvius Tetricus, Gaius, an oculist. Named on a green steatite stamp found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.27.

Similis, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1479.

Similis, named on grey dish fragments found at Colchester and near Stirling. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.416,7.

Similis, named on Samian fragments found at Rocester, St.Albans and South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.515-517.

Similis, son of Attus. Named on a sandstone base found at Colchester. A tribesman of the Cantii. Roman, unknown date. RIB192.

Similis, son of Dailus. Named on a tombstone found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1620.

Similis, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.20.

Simon, in the poem Elene: son of Zaccheus. Father of Judas Cyriacus. Early 4th century. m134.

Simon, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Simon, abbot of Athelney in c1010.

Simon (Simeon), abbot of Old Minster, Winchester 1065-1082. (vch)

Simplicia, named on a statuette base dedicated to Mars Corotiacus, found near Ipswich. Roman, unknown date. RIB213.

Simplicia Florentina, infant daughter of Felicius Simplex Named on a stone coffin found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB690.

Simplicius Simplex, Marcus, a prefect. Named on an altar to Mithras, found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1546.

Simulianus, named on a Samian fragment found at Newstead. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.519.

Simund, son of Osmund. A witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Sindi, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Bowling in West Riding.

Singin, a Hwiccan. He led a detachment of Londoners at the battle of Brunanburh in 937.

Sinod, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Sinoth, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Reed in Odsey Hundred.

Sintorix, named on a Samian fragment found at Richborough, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.520.

Sintricus (Lintricus), abbot of Exeter in 1049.

Siraf, father of Aelfric and Brihtric who witnessed charters of king Edgar 959-975.

Sired, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

SIRED, king in Kent. see Sigered

Sired, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Sired, son of Alfred. He inherited land at Hadlow in Kent from Brihtric of Meopham. Late 10th century.

Sired (Sigered), a thegn. He held land at Sibertswold in Kent between 995 and 1005. Brother of Siward.

Sired, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Sired (Sigered), father of Aelfgar. A thegn in Kent between 1018 and 1023.

Sired, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Gloucester and London. Early 11th century.

Sired, a dux in Kent and the South East between 1019 and 1023.

Sired, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Canterbury, London and Newport Pagnell. Mid 11th century.

Sired, son of Aelfeva. A thegn of king Edward and landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held forty-five hides at Kimble, Stoke Poges, and Great Missenden.

Sired, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Melbourn in Armingdord Hundred.

Sired, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held six hides and thirty acres at Chishill in Uttlesford Hundred.

Sired, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Newtimber and Brockhampton in Bosmere Hundred.

Sired, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held six hides at Reed and Wyddial.

Sired, a landholder in Kent in 1066. Possibly a canon of St. Martin’s, Dover. He held fourteen sulungs at Chilham and Luddenham. Father of Dering.

Sired, a canon of St.Pauls. A landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held four hides at Stepney.

Sired, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a hide at Shearston in North Petherton Hundred.

Sired, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a hide at Merston in Box Hundred.

Sired see also Sigered

Siric, a kinsman of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia. He held land and a mill at Houghton in Hunts. Late 10th century.

Siric, archbishop of Canterbury. see Sigeric

Siric, a landholder at Saberton in Glos. Early 11th century.

Siric, a moneyer, at Norwich, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Siric, a landholder in Essex of Ketel Alder. Mid 11th century.

Siric, a landholder in Lincs in 1055. Brother of Askil and of the monk Brand, later abbot of Peterborough. He was probably a lawman.

Siric the provost, a monk at Ely in c1060.

Siric, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held twenty bovates at Sutton le Marsh, Theddlethorpe and West Keal.

Siric, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Dengie and Ramsden.

Siric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held two carucates at Offton, Olden and Hopton.

Siric see also Sigeric

Sirof (Sigref), a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Croome in Oswaldslow.

Sisillius, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Sisillius, son of Gorbodian. In legend a king of Britain after his father. Early 7th century BC.

Sisillius, son of Guithelin and Marcia. Father of Kinarius and Danius. In legend king of Britain, for 15 years. Early 6th century BC.

Sisillius, in legend king of Britain for 21 years after Oenus. Late 3rd century BC.

Sithney (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Sithney, near Helston. He famously preferred mad dogs to women. His date is not known.

Sittius Caecilianus, Quintus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Aquitanians. Named on an altar found at Bakewell. Roman, unknown date. RIB278.

Siulf, a moneyer, at Stafford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Siward, prior of Westminster in c684. (vch)

Siward, abbot of Crowland probably between 833 and 851, after Patricius.

Siward, shire reeve of Kirkby. He is named in a forged charter of Crowland dated 833, as having given lands to the monastery.

Siward, a moneyer, at York, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Siward, an English bishop in Norway. He returned to Ramsey in c1000. (Goscelin)

Siward, a landholder in Kent between 995 and 1005. Brother of Sired.

Siward, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harthacnut at London and Warwick. Early 11th century.

Siward of Upton, a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Siward of Chilham, a landholder in Kent. A witness of documents at Canterbury in c1032.

Siward, a moneyer, at Newport Pagnell, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Siward, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Siward, abbot of Abingdon 1030-1044, after Aethelwine. A monk of Glastonbury. He was made suffragan archbishop of Canterbury to assist the ailing archbishop Eadsige in 1044. He died in 1048.

Siward, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1040.

Siward, a thegn. A witness to a Dorset charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Siward, a landholder in Kent. He gave an estate at Mersham to Christchurch Canterbury in 1051. He married Matilda.

Siward, a monk, later dean, at the abbey at Bury St. Edmunds. He held land at Tivetshall in Suffolk. Mid 11th century.

Siward, earl of Northumbria c1033-1055, after Eadwulf. When he ravaged Scotland in 1054, his son Osbeorn and his nephew Siward were killed there in battle against king Macbeth. He married Aethelflaed, then Godgifu, and was the father of Osbeorn, Waltheof and probably Sibylla.

Siward, nephew of earl Siward of Northumbria. He was killed in Scotland in battle against king Macbeth in 1054.

Siward, son of Leofrun. A holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Siward, provost of Thorney in Cambs. He syled himself abbot. Mid 11th century.

Siward the Blond, cousin of Hereward. They fought as mercenaries in Cornwall, Ireland and Flanders. Mid 11th century.

Siward the Red, cousin of Hereward. They fought as mercenaries in Cornwall, Ireland and Flanders. Mid 11th century.

Siward Barn, a prominent landholder in 1066, described as comes. He held fifty-five hides in Berks, fifteen hides in Glos, eleven hides in Warks, six carucates in Yorks, nine carucates in Derby, six carucates in Norfolk, two carucates in Notts, and fifteen carucates in Lincs. Probably father of Edward, Aki and Wilac. He later joined the rebels at Ely, led by Hereward.

Siward a miles. A witness to the Foundation charter of Westminster in 1066.

Siward, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held five hides at Maidenhead and Whatcombe.

Siward, brother of Saewulf. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held ten hides and a virgate at Datchet, Boveney and Burston.

Siward, landholders in Cambs in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Childerley, Oakington and Hinxton.

Siward, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two hides at Buerton and Bartholomey.

Siward, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Wadfast in Stratton Hundred.

Siward, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-three carucates at Duffield, Breadsall and Brassington.

Siward, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Holcombe and Chawleigh.

Siward, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held eight hides at Iwerne Courtney.

Siward Guntram, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide at Adber in Horethorne Hundred.

Siward, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen estates amounting to seventy-nine hides, including large estates at Debden, Down Hall and Stansgate. Some of this land probably belonged to Siward of Maldon.

Siward of Maldon, a landholder in 1066. He held six carucates at Maldon in Essex, and twenty-three carucates at Acton and Assington in Suffolk. He later joined the rebels led by Hereward at Ely.

Siward, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-nine hides at Tetbury, Little Rissington and Turkdean.

Siward, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Stratfield Saye and Arnewood. DB

Siward the Hunter, a landholder in 1066. He held two hides at Micheldever in Hants, and two hides at Chadlington in Oxon.

Siward, a thegn and landholder in 1066. He held six hides at Thornbury in Hereford, and three hides at Hollow Court in Worcs.

Siward, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held three hides and nine acres at Albury, Redbourn and Ayot St.Lawrence.

Siward, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Ridley in Axton Hundred.

Siward Sot, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung at Lullingstone in Axton Hundred.

Siward, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Barkby in Goscote Wapentake.

Siward, a landholder in 1066. He held four carucates at Witham in Lincs, and half a carucate at Thistleton in Rutland.

Siward, a priest and lawman in Lincoln in 1066.

Siward, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Siward brother of Azor, held thirty-nine estates amounting to seventy-six carucates, including large estates at Wilsford and Scrivelsby.

Siward Rufus, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate at Northorpe in West Riding.

Siward, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Holdenby, Harrowden and Silverstone.

Siward, a monk and landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Weedon Lois in Foxley Hundred.

Siward, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held five bovates at Watnall and North Muskham.

Siward, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held five hides at Godington and Sandford.

Siward Grossus, son of Aethelgar. A kinsman of king Edward. A landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three hides at Longville, Frodesley and Overs. Possibly known as Siward of Shrewsbury, the builder of the first church there.

Siward, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-two estates amounting to a hundred hides, including large estates at Montgomery and Stanton Lacey.

Siward, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-two hides at Hemington and Kingston Seymour.

Siward, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held two hides at Standon and The Ridge.

Siward, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held a carucate and thirty acres at Hintlesham, Canapetuna and Pettaugh.

Siward, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Ashburnham in Foxearle Hundred.

Siward, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Poulton.

Siward, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four estates amounting to fifty-four carucates.

Siward of Bury St.Edmunds. A kinsman of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Siward the Blond, a nephew of Hereward. Mid 11th century. m139.

Siward the Red, a nephew of Hereward. Mid 11th century. m139.

Siward, bishop of Rochester 1058-1075, after Godwine. He had been abbot of Chertsey in 1045, after Wulfsige.

Siwat, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held three hides at Godington in Kirtlington Hundred.

Siwold, a moneyer, at Ipswich, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Siwold, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three virgates at Dodington in Williton Hundred.

Siwold, free men in Suffolk in 1066 held ten acres at Kembroke and Levington in Colneis Hundred.

Siwulf, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held four hides at Playden in Goldspur Hundred.

Sixtus, a Romano-British saint, whose cult survived in Kent until the 6th century.

Si... see also Sige...

Skaife, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a virgate at Michelton in Broughton Hundred.

Skalp, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate and eighty acres at Catton and Tunstall.

Skeet, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held six carucates at Binham, Overstrand and Dersingham.

Skemund, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at North Ormesby in North Riding.

Sket, donor of a church and vill at North Walsham in Norfolk for the foundation of the abbey of St.Benet of Hulme. Early 11th century.

Slebhine, abbot of Iona 752-767.

SLEDDA, king of the East Saxons 587-597. Son of Aescwine and father of Saebert. He married Ricula, daughter of king Eormenric of Kent.

Slettan, a thegn and landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Dunnington in East Riding.

Slewine, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Smala (Ismala), a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Smala of Okehampton, a serf. He was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Small, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held eight hides at Sherrington and Hill Deverill.

Smeawine, a moneyer, at Guildford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Smeawine, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Smert, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held nine acres at Occold in Hartismere Hundred.

Smelt, a chaplain of king Edward. He held a sulung at St.Margarets at Cliffe in Kent in 1066.

Smeri, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. A man of Aelfric Kemp. He held thirty acres at Raydon in Samford Hundred.

Smertrius, a soldier of the 2nd cohort of Thracians. Named on a tombstone found near Workington. Roman, unknown date. RIB804.

Smewine of Holcombe, a witness to manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Smewine, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held two hides at Standerwick and Farleigh Hungerford.

Snaculf, son of Cykell. A landholder at Bradbury and Sockburn in Durham. Early 11th century.

Snaebeorn, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven bovates at Studley Royal in West Riding.

Snaring, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Ashfield in Claydon Hundred.

Snarri, a burgess in York in 1066.

Snebeorn, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Snecol, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Snefren, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Snel, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Snel, a slave at Faccombe in Hants. He was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Snel, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Snel, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Snelinc, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Snelling, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held ten acres at Pampisford of the abbot of Ely.

Snerri, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a virgate at Bengeo in Edwinstree Hundred of Eddeva the Fair.

Snocca, a lay witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey in c685.

Snot (Snode), a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Stancombe and Lupridge.

Snoter, a moneyer, at Nottingham, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Snoterman, a landholder in Northants in 1066. With Tostig he held half a hide at Althorp in Nobottle Hundred.

Soca, a thegn in Notts in 958.

Sodda, a thegn at Exeter in 1019.

Sodric, king of the Picts. In legend he was defeated and killed by king Marius of Britain. Early 2nd century.

Soemil, an ancestor of king Aelle of Deira. He separated Deira from Bernicia, probably in Mid 5th century.

Sogethere (Sceotheri), son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his concubines. Mid 6th century.

Sogor (Scor), son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his concubines. Mid 6th century.

Sol, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Burlingjobb in Hazeltree Hundred.

Sola, an Anglo-Saxon hermit in Frisia, having followed Boniface there. He died in c790.

Soldeny, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Solimarius Secundinus, Lucius, a Bordeaux merchant in British trade, possibly in wine. Probably mid 3rd century. CIL XIII 634. m117.

Solinus, husband of Grata. Named on an oolite tombstone found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB22.

Solinus, Roman geographical writer, who described the glowing altar of Sul at Bath. Mid 4th century.

Sollius Iulianus, Marcus, a centurion of the 6th legion. Named on a piece of calf-skin found at York. 2nd century. RIB2445.16.

Solomon, son of Cynan. see Selyf

Solomon, in Arthurian legend: King of Brittany and great- grandfather of Arthur.

Somer (Wymer), an abbot, probably in Kent, in 968.

Somervile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sona, a British bishop at Toledo in 646.

Sonevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Sordamor (Soredamors), in Arthurian legend: A sister of Gawaine.

Sorio, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1821.

Sorlouse of the Forest, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Sortebrand, son of Ulf. A burgess with sake and soke in Lincoln in 1066.

Sosia Juncina, wife of Antonius Isauricus. Named on an altar found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB644.

Sota, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Soting, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Aston in Ixhill Hundred.

Sotman, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Loteland in Tiverton Hundred.

Souppill, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Spaden, in legend one of 20 sons of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Sparrowhawk, bishop of London. see Spearhavoc

Spearhavoc, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Spearhavoc (Sparrowhawk), bishop of London in 1051, briefly after Robert, but was denied the appointment before consecration. A monk at Bury St. Edmunds, abbot of Abingdon c1047-1051, after Athelstan.

Spearhavoc, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eight bovates at West Burton, Sturton and Fenton.

Spearhavoc, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held ninety acres at Great Glemham and Ixworth.

Speratus, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.522.

Speratus, a bishop and correspondent of Alcuin in c796. He is probably either Hygebald of Lindisfarne or Unwona of Leicester.

Sperckulf, a pious monk of Coventry and Evesham. Mid 11th century.

Spereman, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Sperlinc, a moneyer of kings Edmund and Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Sperri, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Northorpe in West Riding.

Sperun, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held eight acres at Stonham in Bosmere Hundred.

Spieta, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Edwinestuna in Samford Hundred.

Spigurnell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Spileman (Spila), legatee of three mancuses of gold and sixty pennies from bishop Aelfwold of Crediton in c1012.

Spileman the sword-maker, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Spilli, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate at Grainsby in North Riding.

Spirites, a wealthy priest, one of twelve canons of St.Mary's Shrewsbury. A favourite of kings Harold I and Harthacnut. He was banished by king Edward in c1065, and his estates of more than eighty hides in Hants, Somerset, Wilts, Worcs, Hereford and Shropshire were taken back by the king. Brother of the reeve Earnwig.

Spirites, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held one and a half iugera at St.Margarets at Cliffe.

Spraclinc, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Spratach, a priest. A legatee of bishop Theodred of London in c940.

Sprealinculf, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Spretman, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Kembroke in Colneis Hundred.

Sprot, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Sprot, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held five bovates at Bradwell in High Peak Wapentake.

Sprot, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at South Weald in Chafford Hundred.

Sprot, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Burgate in Colneis Hundred.

Sprot, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held twenty-seven carucates at Hutton, Pickhill and Harewood.

Sprotwulf, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held seventy acres at Gapton and Weston.

Sprov, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Sprow, a slave at Faccombe in Hants. He was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Sprowe, a landholder at Holland in Essex. Mid 10th century.

Sprunt, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Spurcio, named on a rough slab found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB863.

Spynevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Stadiald, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Stadudud, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Stadus, named on a quarry inscription found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1951.

Staengrim, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Staner, a moneyer, at Huntingdon, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Stanflaed, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held a small estate at Leofstanestuna in Colneis Hundred.

Stanketel, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide at Witton in Coleshill Hundred.

Stanhard, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Stanhard, a landholder in Essex and Suffolk. Son of either Wulfsige of Wyken in Suffolk, or Aethelwig of Thetford in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Stanhard, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held forty-six acres at Gislingham, Chediston and Thornham.

Stankill, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held five hides at Kingston in Marcham Hundred. He is possibly Thurkill.

Stanmaer, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Stanmaer, a moneyer, at Colchester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Stanmaer, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held small estates at Kirton and Walton in Colneis Hundred.

Stanwin, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held five carucates at Boyton, Heveningham and Peasenhall.

Staplewine, a landholder in 1066. He held four bovates at Mapperley in Derbyshire, and nine bovates at Stapleford and Thrumpton in Notts.

Star, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Lockerley in Broughton Hundred.

Starculf, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Barnham Broom in Forehoe Hundred.

Starker, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held seven hides at Leighton Buzzard.

Starker, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Bensted and Tolleshunt Major.

Starker, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Somerton in Babergh Hundred.

Starker, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held eleven hides at Tooting.

Starling, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Great Glemham, Stratford and Bruisyard.

Starmatocus, a landholder at Hatherley and Badgeworth in Glos in c1022.

Stater, in Arthurian legend: King of the Demetae. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Statilius Laurus, Gaius, named on a die found in yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.16.

Statilius Solon, a centurion of the 6th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1439.

Statilius Telesphorus, a centurion of the 8th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Carriden. Roman, unknown date. RIB2138.

Statius Longinus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1887.

Statius Priscus, Marcus, Roman governor of Britain 161-162.

Statorius Maximus, a centurion of the 1st cohort. Named on a boundary stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB395.

Stefan, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Stegnbit, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Stegncil, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Stein, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Stein, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Alretone and Lea.

Stein, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held seven bovates at Glentworth in West Riding.

Stein, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Great Wytheford in Hodnet Hundred.

Stein, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Carlton in Plomesgate Hundred.

Stein, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held estates at Thornton Watlass and Little Stainton.

Steingrim, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held fifteen bovates at Willingham by Stow and Waddingham.

Steinkell, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide at Weston Favell in Spelhoe Hundred.

Steinketel of Luddington, a surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Steinketel, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two hides at Thornton in Broxton Hundred.

Steinketel, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Riby, Cuxwold and Swalloe.

Steinulf, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Steinulf, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Steinulf, a landholder in 1066. He held five hides at Clotton, Tilstone and Weaver in Cheshire, and two carucates at Upholland and Toxteth in South Lancs.

Steinulf, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held nine carucates at Sutton Scarsdale, Lowne and Stainsby.

Steinulf, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Venns Green in Thornlaw Hundred.

Steinulf, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a bovate at Weston in Lythe Wapentake.

Steinulf, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Bolebec in Alnothstree Hundred.

Steinulf, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four carucates at Rookwith, Pudsey and Tong.

Steitan, a Danish leader. Father of Guthmund the victor at the battle of Maldon 991.

Stenesnoc, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held two hides at Heckfield in Holdshott Hundred.

Steorra (Stir,Stor), master of the household of king Harthacnut. He was sent to dig up the body of king Harold I and to throw it into the river in 1040.

Stephan, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Stephen, abbot of Nursling, after Winbert, in 718.

Stephen, king of Hungary. Edmund and Edward, sons of Edmund Ironside took refuge at his court in 1017.

Stepi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Brattleby and Huttoft.

Stepi, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six bovates at Edwalton in Thurgarton Wapentake.

Stergar, a huscarle of king Edward and landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Saxlingham in Gallow Hundred.

Sterri, a burgess in York in 1066.

Stigand, son of Godwine. A benefactor of Hyde abbey. 10th century.

Stigand, a priest. He was given the minster at Ashingdon in 1020.

Stigand, a landholder at Playford in Suffolk in 1040.

Stigand, archbishop of Canterbury 1052-1070 unconstitutionally, when Robert was expelled. A chaplain of king Harold I. Bishop of the East Angles at Elmham in 1043, deposed as he was adviser to ex-queen Emma, but restored in 1044. Bishop of Selsey in 1044, giving the bishopric of Elmham to his brother Aethelmaer. Bishop of Winchester in 1047-1070, after Aelfwine, keeping the bishopric while he was archbishop. WP.

Stilicho, Flavius, a Vandal. Roman Magister Militum, based in Gaul. He may have led a force to Britain in c398. He was beheaded in 408.

Stircere, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Harold I. Early 11th century.

Stircol, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Stithbert, an abbot, possibly at Harrow in Middlesex, in 767.

Stitheard, one of the four guards, with Hunred, Edmund and Franco, in charge of the body of Cuthbert during its seven year travels 875-882.

Stitheard, abbot of Glastonbury c890-c922, after Herefrith.

Stithian (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of Stithian. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Stithulf, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Stor, man of king Harthacnut. see Steorra

Stori, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held half a hide at Easton in Stodden Hundred.

Stori, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held five carucates at Spondon in Appletree Wapentake.

Stori, a landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066. He held thirteen carucates at Belchford, Hougham and Bolingbroke.

Stori, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held five carucates at Gotham, Normanton and Stanton.

Stori, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held four and a half carucates at Lidgate in Risbridge Hundred.

Stori, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three hides at Farnborough in Hunsbury Hundred.

Stori, Yorks landholder. see Thori

Stradawl, wife of Coel Hen, and mother of Gwawl. Early 5th century.

Strang the Dane, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held ten hides at Shipton Moyne in Longtree Hundred.

Stranglic, an ealdorman in Mercia in 716.

Strangwulf, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Kirkton in Samford Hundred.

Stref, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Stremius, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held twenty-three hides at Bradenstoke and Thornhill.

Stremon, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Strenwold, a "most brave thegn". He was killed alongside Goda at the battle of Watchet in 988.

Stric, father of Wulfnoth of Peterborough in 963.

Strica, an arbitrator in the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Strui, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Canwick and Bracebridge.

Strygel, a priest in Hereford. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Stubhard, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifteen acres at Gislingham in Hartismere Hundred.

Stuf, a Saxon noble. He landed, with Wihtgar, on the south coast at Cerdicesora and defeated the Britons in battle there in 514. A kinsman of Cerdic and Cynric, who gave the Isle of Wight to Stuf and Wihtgar in 534.

Styr, son of Ulf. A wealthy landholder at Darlington in Durham. He was the father of Sigen who became the second wife of earl Uhtred. A witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988. Early 11th century.

Styrcar, a dux, probably in Devon and Cornwall, in 930.

Styrcar, a moneyer, at Leicester or York, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Styrcar of Upton. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963. He was killed by Osgot, who was outlawed as a result.

Styrcar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Leicester and York. Early 11th century.

Styrcar, marshal of king Harold Hardrada of Norway. He survived the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066.

Styrcol, a moneyer, at York, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Suagrius, manufacturer of pewter found in the Thames in London. Probably 4th century. RIB2406.

Sualeva, a landholder in Lincs. Mother of Azor. Mid 11th century.

Sualinos, maker of a barrel found at Silchester. Probably late 1st century. RIB2442.23.

Suartin, son of Grimbold. A burgess with sake and soke in Lincoln in 1066.

Suaue (Swafi), a landholder in Lincs. Father of Swein. A witness of documents in 1009.

Subrius Apollinaris, princeps of a 1st cohort. Named on an altar found in Westmorland. Roman, unknown date. RIB792.

Subuculus, Sulpicius, in Arthurian legend: An officer in the force of Lucius Hiberius, fighting against Arthur.

Successa Petronia, named on a tombstone die found at Bath. Daughter of Vettius Romulus and Victoria Sabina. Roman, unknown date. RIB164.

Sucga, a priest at Worcester in 824.

Sucga, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Rampton in Northstow Hundred.

Sucga, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Sunderland in Bucklow Hundred.

Sudan, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Sinderby in North Riding.

Sudrenas, named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Father of Vellibia. Roman, unknown date. RIB1181.

Suetonius Paulinus, Gaius, Roman governor of Britain 58-61, after Veranius. He conquered Anglesey and the druids.

Suibhne, abbot of Iona 652-657, after Segenus.

Sulca, a landholder at Culmstock and Culm Davey in Devon in c760, who gave two estates to the abbey at Glastonbury. Possibly a monk or nun.

Suleviae, a triad of Roman/Celtic mother goddesses, identified near Cirencester.

Sulgeat, a witness of documents at Winchester in c988.

Sulgenius, a British leader who fought against Severus. He was killed in the battle at York. Late 2nd century.

Sulian (St.), a Cornish saint. Founder and abbot of Luxulyan. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Sulicena, a child named on a tombstone found near Gloucester. Roman, unknown date. RIB134.

Sulinus, son of Brucetus. A sculptor. Named on an altar to the Suleviae, found at Cirencester. Roman, unknown date. RIB105.

Sulinus, son of Maturus. Named on an altar found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB150.

Sulis, a mysterious pagan Celtic-British goddess, presiding over the hot springs at Bath as Sulis Minerva.

Sulleisoc, a slave in Cornwall. In c975 he was freed at St.Petroc's.

Sullo, named on an amphora fragment found at Chesterholm. Roman, c125. RIB2494.175.

Sulpicius Abascantus, Servius, operator of a die works in Wilts. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.33.

Sulpicius Secundianus, tribune of a cohort. Named on an altar found near Bowness-on-Solway. Roman, unknown date. RIB2057.

Sumerful, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Boltby in North Riding.

Sumerleda, a great Danish tyrant in the late battles of 871. Possibly a mis-reading of Great Summer Fleet.

Sumerleda, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Sumerleda, a priest at Peterborough in c963.

Sumerleda of Stoke, a landholder at Witchford in Cambs. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Sumerleda, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lincoln, Thetford and York. Early 11th century.

Sumerleda, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Northleigh in Colyton Hundred.

Sumerleda, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held half a hide at Waresley in Toseland Hundred.

Sumerleda, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five estates amounting to one carucate at Fotherby, Osgodby and East Keal.

Sumerleda, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Bungay.

Sumerleda, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Crambe in North Riding. He may be son of Carl and brother of Cnut.

Suneard, a signatory at Canterbury of charters of king Aethelbert of Kent. Early 7th century.

Sunegod, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at London and Lincoln. Early 11th century.

Sunely, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Suneman, a hermit in Norfolk. The abbey of St. Benet of Hulme was built on the site of his chapel. Probably c800.

Suneman, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Falkenham in Colneis Hundred.

Suneman, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Grafton in West Riding.

Sungeova, wife of Gamel. With her husband she entered the precincts of the church of Cuthbert at Durham, which had been forbidden to women. She died on her way home. Probably 8th century.

Sunnifa, a burgess in York in 1066.

Sunnric the hosier, a burgess and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Sunnulf, a priest in York in 1066. He held a dwelling in the city.

Sunnulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held five carucates at Garton, Grimston and Towthorpe.

Sunred, a moneyer, at , of king Harold I. Early 11th century.

Sunte, father of Wigulf of Peterborough. Mid 10th century.

Sunulf, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Sunulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lincoln and York. Early 11th century.

Sunwin, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty-six acres at Akenham in Claydon Hundred.

Superstes, named on an altar found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1602.

Suppinabiles, in Arthurian legend: A knight in the court of king Hoel of Brittany.

Surdevall, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Surius Justus, heir of Julius Primus. Named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1175.

Surklos, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Susanna, ancestor of king Sledda. see Swaeppa

Sutere, a moneyer, at York, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Swaebhard, a witness of documents in Kent in 618.

SWAEBHARD, king of, probably east, Kent c691-c695. He shared rule with Wihtred. Son of king Sebbi of the East Saxons and brother of Sigeheard and Swefred.

SWAEFBERT, a king of the East Saxons. He died in 738. He may have shared rule with Selered.

Swaeppa (Susanna), a claimed ancestor of king Sledda and the royal line of the East Saxons.

Swafa, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Swafi, Lincs landholder. see Suaue

Swafi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate at Mumby in South Riding.

Swan, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Swarling, a monk of Crowland who survived the Danish sack in 870. He is supposed to have died in 973.

Swartbrand, a moneyer, at Lincoln and Stamford, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Swartbrand, son of Ulf. A burgess and lawman in Lincoln in 1066.

Swartbrand, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held six bovates at South Muskham in Lythe Wapentake.

Swartbrand, a monk at Durham. Mid 11th century.

Swartcol, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Chester, Stamford and York. Mid 11th century.

Swartgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Norwich, Stamford and York. Late 10th century.

Swartgar, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four and a half carucates at Seaton and Roos.

Swarti, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Cnut and Harold I at Lincoln, Stamford and York. Mid 11th century.

Swarti, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Spixworth in Taverham Hundred.

Swarti, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held half a bovate at Barnby Moor in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Swarti Hoga, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Theberton in Blything Hundred.

Swarti, a burgess in York in 1066.

Swartinc, moneyers of this name operated six mints of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Swartinc, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Lincoln, Maldon and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Swarting, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held five hides at Leckhampstead in Stotfold Hundred.

Swarting, a landholder in 1066. He held a hide at South Baddesley in Hants and four and a half hides at Yaverland and Durton on the Isle of Wight.

Swarting, son of Grimbald. A burgess and lawman in Lincoln in 1066.

Swarting, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Stradsett in Clackclose Hundred.

Swarting, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held a hundred and thirty acres at Bredfield, Campsey Ash and Raydon.

Swartkoll, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held twelve carucates at Askham, Hetton and Bradley.

Swartling, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hides at Croughton in Sutton Hundred.

Swartling, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eighty acres at Strickland in Blything Hundred.

Swartofuth, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Warthill in North Riding.

Swartric, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a hundred and twenty acres at Eye.

Swearta, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle and the royal line of Deira.

Sweartaf, a moneyer, at Dover, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Sweartlinc, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Sweet, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three virgates at Hareston in Plympton Hundred.

Sweet, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Moortown and Stoke sub Hamdon.

Sweeting, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held thirty acres at Tilbury.

Sweeting, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Falkenham in Colneis Hundred.

Sweetman, a notary. He collected and wrote the early stories of the monastery at Crowland in c975.

Sweetman, a port reeve, probably at Southwark, in c1058.

Sweetman, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a hide at Chicksands in Clifton Hundred.

Sweetman, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Claxton in Loddon Hundred.

Sweetman, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held a small estates at Burgh and Burgate in Colneis Hundred.

Swefdag, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle and the royal line of Deira.

Swefheard, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Baldred of Kent and Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

SWEFRED (Swithred), king of the East Saxons 693-704, after his father Sebbi. He shared rule with his brother Sigeheard. Brother also of king Swaebhard of Kent.

Swegn, Swegen see Swein

Swein, a monk at Crowland who survivied the Danish sack in 870. He died in 940.

SWEIN Forkbeard, king of Denmark 988-1014, king of England 1013-1014. Son of king Harold Bluetooth: he married Gunnhild, and was father of Gytha, Harald, Cnut and Estrith. With Olaf Tryggvason he attacked London in 994. He ravaged Exeter and the south-east in 1003. With Olaf Tryggvason he attacked London in 994. He ravaged Exeter and the south-east in 1003. In 1013 he forced the exile of king Aethelred and was accepted as king of England.

Swein (Swegen), moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Chester, Southwark and York. Early 11th century.

Swein, king of Norway 1030-1035. Son of king Cnut and Aelfgifu of Northampton.

Swein Estrithson, king of Denmark. He came to England in 1047, unsuccessfully seeking aid from king Edward in his war against king Magnus of Norway. Brother of Beorn and Osbeorn.

Swein, probably a servant of Thurstan of Wimbish. He inherited half a hide of land from Thurstan in c1043.

Swein, a shieldwright. A slave freed at Exeter in c1050.

Swein, a Dane, and friend of bishop Hereman. He came to England in c1055, and was arrested as a spy. (Goscelin)

Swein, nephew of Thurketel Heyng. His children inherited land at Scratby in Norfolk from Thurketel. Mid 11th century.

Swein, earl in the south of Mercia in 1043. Eldest son of earl Godwine of Wessex. He was exiled in 1047 for seducing abbess Eadgifu of Leominster, but returned in 1049. He murdered his kinsman earl Beorn in 1049, and was declared a nithing and outlaw in 1051. He died in Lycia in 1052, while returning from a penitential pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Brother of Edith, Harold, Tostig, Gyrth, Leofwine, Wulfnoth and Gunnhild. His son Hakon was a hostage with duke William in Normandy.

Swein (Swegen), a thegn and kinsman of king Edward. In 1059 he witnessed the charter granting Taynton in Oxon to St. Denis in Paris.

Swein, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held thirty hides at Quarrendon, East Claydon and Wingrave.

Swein Swarthy, a landholder in 1066. He held three hides at Lamport in Bucks, and nine hides at Upminster and Leyton in Essex.

Swein, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held three carucates at Abney, Charlesworth and Beighton.

Swein cild, a landholder in 1066. He held six carucates at Elmton, Pilsley and Owlcotes in Derbyshire, and two carucates at Bulcote in Notts.

Swein, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide at Sydling in Cerne Hundred.

Swein, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Aveleigh and Theydon.

Swein of Essex, son of Robert fitz Wimarc and a kinsman of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held the manor at Stoke-by-Nayland in Suffolk and six hides at Tooting and Wandsworth in Surrey.

Swein, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held eight hides at Great Colesbourne.

Swein, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Dogmersfield.

Swein, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Graveley, Wymondley and Langley.

Swein, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held eight and a half carucates at Alton and Staunton Harold.

Swein, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen estates amounting to forty-three carucates.

Swein, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Wollaston, Billing and Rothersthorpe.

Swein, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen and a half carucates at Averham, Horsepool and Hoveringham.

Swein, son of Swafi. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Notts, Derby and Lincs in 1066.

Swein, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held twenty hides at Caversham.

Swein, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Kempton, Sibdon and Edgton.

Swein, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held eight and a half hides at Claverton and Cucklington.

Swein, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at High Onn, Derrington and Madeley.

Swein, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held seventy-four acres at Akenham, Henley and Langer.

Swein Swart, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Boynton in Samford Hundred.

Swein, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held six and a half hides at Studley, Exhall and Hillmorton.

Swein, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held twelve hides at Castle Combe and Thickwood.

Swein, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-six estates amounting to one hundred and fifteen carucates.

Swelwes, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. He is named on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Mid 5th century.

Swening, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Moulsoe.

Sweta, a surety for an estate at Stoke Canon in Devon that was made over to the minster at Exeter. Late 10th century.

Sweta, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bedford, Dorchester and Shrewsbury. Mid 11th century.

Swetinc, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Swetman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London, Northampton and Oxford. Mid 11th century.

Swetosa, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Swetric, a moneyer, at Milborne and Wilton, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Swifneh, an Irish scholar. He died in 891.

Swift, a landholder near Peterborough. He sold land to the abbey at its restoration in c983.

Swileman, a moneyer, at Southampton and Winchester, of king Aethelred II. Early 11th century.

Swithbert (St.), an English missionary priest in Frisia. In c692 he travelled to Britain to be consecrated by bishop Wilfrid as bishop of Kaiserwerth. He died in c713.

Swithbert, abbot of Dacre in Cumberland. Early 8th century.

Swithbert, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury between 843 and 863.

SWITHFRITH, probably a king of the East Saxons 660, sharing rule with Swithhelm.

Swithgar, a notarius of Regenbald. Scribe of the foundation charter for Waltham in 1062. He appears as a witness on some spurious charters of king Edward. Mid 11th century. (Osbert)

SWITHHELM, king of East Saxons 660-665, after his brother Sigebert the Good. Possibly sharing rule with Swithfrith. Sub-king to king Wulfhere of Mercia. Son of Seaxbald and godson of king Aethelwald of the East Angles.

Swithhelm, possibly bishop of Sherborne 883-892, after Asser. He may have taken alms to India (Judea).

Swithnoth, a comes of king Cenwulf of Mercia in 814. He held land at Chart Sutton in Kent.

SWITHRED, king of the East Saxons 693. see Swefred

SWITHRED, king of East Saxons in c746, after Selered. Son of Sigemund.

Swithun, Swithhun, common names. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Swithun, a witness to a Rochester charter of 762.

Swithun, a thegn, later comes, of king Cuthred of Kent in 801. He held land at Bromley.

Swithun (Swithin)(St.), bishop of Winchester 852-863, after Helmstan. He had been deacon and abbot of the old monastery at Winchester.

Swithwulf, an abbot, probably in Northumbria. He died in 772.

Swithwulf, bishop of London c867-c896, after Deorwulf.

Swithwulf, bishop of Rochester in c880. He died in 897.

Swithwulf, a thegn in Wilts in c930.

Swot, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Swota, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Swotric, a moneyer, at Bedford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Swuste, a female surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Swyrling, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Swyrling, a moneyer, at Sudbury, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Swyward (Swyand), a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Syagrius, named on a pewter ingot, dedicated to the Christian god, found in the river Thames. Roman, probably 4th century. This may possibly be the third century Gallic general.

Symphorian, an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Grantham.

Symphorus, named on a grey jar fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.420.

Symeon, prior of Winchester in c1065. Brother of Walkelin, later bishop of Winchester.

Sywara, mother of king Aethelmund of the South Angles. Mid 7th century. (Folcard)

Tabellius Victor, a centurion of the Raetian Spearmen. Named on an altar found at Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1724.

Tabot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tacita, cursed on a leaden plaque as “like old putrid gore”. Found near Baldock. Roman, unknown date. RIB221.

Tacita, named on a Samian fragment found at St.Albans. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.530.

Tacitus, Publius Cornelius, Roman historian. His works provide much knowledge of 1st century Britain. Son-in-law of Agricola, governor of Britain 78-84.

Tadia Exuperata, daughter of Tadia Vallaunius and sister of Tadius Exuperatus. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB369.

Tadia Vallaunius, mother of Tadius Exuperatus and Tadia Exuperata. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB369.

Tadius Exuperatus, son of Tadia Vallaunius and brother of Tadia Exuperata. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB369.

Taebba, an abbot in Mercia in 692.

Taetwa, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic of the West Saxons.

Taeppa, the name given to a possibly Anglian king. His burial mound at Taplow has been excavated.

Tafloew, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Tailepas, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Taillefer (Incisor-ferri), a Norman knight. He rode between the armies before the battle at Hastings in 1066, taunting the English to come out and fight. He overdid it and was killed before the battle commenced.

Taillois, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Taldus, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held an estate at Howle Hill in Archenfield Hundred.

Taliesin, an early British poet. Father of Addaon. In legend, the son of Ceridwen. Late 6th century.

Talio, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Cumbria. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.47.

Talio, named on a Samian fragment found at Chesterholm. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.532.

Talhaern Cataguen, chaplain of Ambrosius Aurelianus. Late 5th century.

Talk, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held ten acres at Strickland in Blything Hundred.

Tallebot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Talorcan, son of king Eanfrith of Northumbria and grand-son of king Aethelfrith. He became king of the Picts. Mid 7th century.

Tamesubugus, maker of a mortarium, fragment found at Oxford. Roman, unknown date. RIB2496.4.

Tammonius Vitalis, Titus, son of Saenius Tammonius. Named on a dedication slab found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB67.

Tammonius Victor, Titus, named on a tombstone found at Silchester. He married Flavia Victorina. Roman, unknown date. RIB87.

Tanaburs, in Arthurian legend: A wizard, second only to Merlin.

Tancorix, named on a tombstone found at Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB908.

Tancrath, a monk. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1040.

Tancred (St.), a hermit at Thorney in Cambs. Tancred, Torthred and Tova were killed by the Danes in 870.

Tancred, a monk in Kent in c1029.

Tancree, in Arthurian legend: A niece of Arthur. She married Guinganbresil.

Tancwoystel, a slave in Cornwall. In c946 he was freed by king Edmund at St.Petroc's.

Tanet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tangil, a regis optimas. A witness at Canterbury of charters of king Aethelbert of Kent. Early 7th century.

Tanguesteaia, in legend the mistress of king Danius, and mother of Morvidus. Mid 6th century BC.

Tangustel, in legend one of 30 daughters of king Ebranc. Early 9th century BC.

Tanicius Verus, Lucius, a prefect. Named on an altar found near Cadder. Roman, unknown date. RIB2187.

Taranis, a Celtic god of Thunder, relating to Thor.

Tarinus, named on a Samian fragment found at Carlisle. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.534.

Tarsan, in Arthurian legend: Brother of king Bagdemagus.

Tarsenesyde, in Arthurian legend: He married Licorant, and was the father of Enid.

Taryn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tasciovanus, a king of the Catuvellauni. Father of Cunobelinus and Epaticcus. Early 1st century.

Tasgetius, named on a Samian fragment found near Stirling. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.536.

Tata, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Tata, daughter of king Aethelbert I of Kent. see Aethelburg

Tata, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Tata, a thegn. A witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Tata, a priest at Winchester between 900 and 909. He held land at Compton Beauchamp in Berks. Son of Aethelhun.

Tata, a boor at Hatfield in c1050.

Tatbert, abbot of Ripon in 710, after his kinsman Wilfrid died. A companion of Wilfrid in his exiles. He was one of eight abbots and monks who were charged with controlling the disposal of the treasure of Wilfrid.

Tate, daughter of the beemaster Hwita of Hatfield, c1050.

Tatel, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Tatfrith, bishop elect of Worcester while a monk at Whitby. He died before his consecration in 679.

Tathere, a witness of documents at Worcester in c780.

Tatheus, son of an Irish king, Tathalius. He travelled to Britain, and established a church near Chepstow. 6th century.

Tatnoth, bishop of Rochester in c844.

Tatulwus, a tenant of Aethelgiva in Herts in c945.

Tatwine, a villager in Cambridge. He guided Guthlac to the island of Crowland in 699. He later became a hermit there.

Tatwine (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 731-734, after Brihtwald. He had been a priest in the monastery at Bredon in Leicester. A grammar and many of his riddles are extant.

Tatwine, abbot of Fitzlar in c737, after his fellow Englishman Wigbert.

Taulas (Tawleas), in Arthurian legend: A Cornish giant. Brother of Taulurd. He was killed by Tristan.

Taulat, in Arthurian legend: A villainous knight.

Taulurd, in Arthurian legend: A Cornish giant, a man of Fergus. Brother of Taulas.

Taximagulus, a chieftain in Kent. He fought against Caesar in 54 BC, under the leadership of Cassivellaunus.

Teath (St.), a Cornish saint. Patron of St.Teath. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Tebaus, in legend a priest of Llandaff who became archbishop of Dol.

Tedwine, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Tegid, in legend, father of Morfran, a survivor of the battle of Camblan. Possibly c542.

Teinfrith, a churchwright of king Edward. He held land at Shepperton in Middlesex. Mid 11th century.

Teit, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held eight acres at Cotton in Hartismere Hundred.

Tela, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. She held thirty acres at Brantham in Samford Hundred.

Telia, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Tenere, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tendhi, son of king Ida. see Theodhere

Tenvantius, son of Lud and brother of Androgeus. King of Britain after Cassivellaunus. Late 1st century BC.

Teodor, a Welsh king. A witness of documents for king Athelstan in 934.

Teoful, a ceorl in Lindsey. He showed the priest Trimma the site of the burial of king Edwin of Northumbria. Late 7th century.

Teos, a landholder in South Lancs in 1066. He held a carucate at Barton in West Derby Hundred.

Tepekin, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Henley, Barkestone and Finesford.

Tepra, a princeps in Mercia in c674.

Terentius Agrippa, prefect of the 1st Cavalry Regiment of Asturian Spaniards. Named on a dedication slab found at Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1334.

Terentius Cantaber, a centurion of the 1st cohort. Named on a building stone found near Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1568.

Terentius Firmus, Quintus, prefect of the camp of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar to Apollo Maponus, found at Corbridge. From Etruria. Roman, unknown date. RIB1120.

Terentius Fuscus, Lucius, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB477.

Terentius Magnus, a centurion of 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a building stone found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2077.

Terentius, Quintus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB474.

Terentius Paulinus, a garrison commander on the frontier. Named on a dedication slab found at Corbridge. Probably early 2nd century. RIB1152.

Terentius, Tiberius Claudius, a trooper of a Thracian cohort. His tombstone was found near Wroxeter. Roman, unknown date. vch.

Terentius Valerianus, a tribune of the 1st Aelian cohort of Dacians. Named on an altar found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1872.

Tertia, named on a Samian fragment found at Scole, Norfolk. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.539.

Tertinius, Titus, a librarius. Named on a statuette base found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1134.

Tertius, named on a Samian fragment found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.540.

Tertius, named on an altar found at Chester-le-Street. Roman, unknown date. RIB1043.

Tertulus, named on an altar found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1455.

Tervagant, a heathen god of the Saxon invaders of the 5th century.

Tethion, a consul. A witness of documents at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Son of Modred. Early 11th century.

Tetius Veturius Quirinus, Gaius, a prefect of the Sebosian Cavalry Regiment. Named on an altar dedicated to Silvanus, found near Stanhope. Roman, unknown date. RIB1041.

Tette, wife of Penwalh and mother of Guthlac and Pega. Mid 7th century.

Tette, abbess of Wimborne. Sister of king Ine of Wessex and mother of Wihtbert. Early 8th century.

Teucer, in Arthurian legend: Duke of Phrygia, allied with Lucius Hiberius against Arthur in Gaul.

Teudor, a Cornish ruler of the 5th or 6th century. He is supposed to have killed the Irish missionary Gwinear.

Tewdric, a king of Dumnonia. He killed Fingar and Piala in c455.

Thadigils, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Thadioceus, archbishop of York in 586. He fled to Wales with archbishop Theonus of London.

Thalius, named on a grey clay jar found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.157.

Thancred, a monk, probably at Oxford, in 1038.

Thaney, daughter of Lot, and mother of Kentigern.

Thangbrand, an exile from Norway to England in c994. He became chaplain of Olaf Tryggvason's guard.

Thanor, in Arthurian legend: A king of Cornwall.

Theabul, a thegn in Kent in 697.

Thecla, a nun at Barking in c672.

Thecla (St.), a nun sent by abbess Tette of Wimborne to work for Boniface in Germany. A kinswoman of Leoba. She became abbess of Kitzingen. She died in c790.

Thegnwine, a moneyer, at Exeter, of kings Cnut and Harthacnut. Mid 11th century.

Theoda, a thegn. A witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey in c685.

Theodbald, brother of king Aethelfrith of Northumbria. He died in battle during the victory of Aethelfrith over the Irish king Aidan at Degsastan in 603.

Theodbrand, a priest. He was taken from England to Norway by Olaf Tryggvason in 995.

Theoderic, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Franks.

Theoderic, a general in Cornwall, probably a Goth. He defeated Finbar and Guiner at Hayle Bay, near St.Ives in c500.

THEODERIC (Deodric, Baelric), king of Bernicia 577-581 (580-587), probably after Aethelric. Son of king Ida by one of his queens.

Theoderic, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Theoderic the Cook, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Theoderic, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a hide at Taunton.

Theoderic the Goldsmith, a landholder in 1066. He held five hides at Kennington in Surrey. His wife held three and a half hides at Brize Norton and Weald in Oxon.

Theodgar, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Theodgar, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Theodgar, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held two and a half hides Chalton Hundred in Hants, and a manor in Kingsbridge Hundred in Wilts.

Theodgar, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held half a hide at Farthingstone in Gravesend Hundred.

Theodgeld, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Theodhere (Tendhi), son of king Ida of Bernicia by one of his queens. Mid 6th century.

Theodmaer, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Theodore of Tarsus (St.), archbishop of Canterbury 668-690, after Deusdedit. He was sent by pope Vitalian to Britain to be archbishop. He presided over the synods of Hertford in 673, Hatfield in 680 (probably Herts), and Twyford in 684. He foretold the year of his death, and died aged 88 in 690.

Theodore, a witness of documents in Worcs in c727.

Theodore, abbot of Crowland, after Siward. He was beheaded in his church by the Danes after the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Theodoric, son of Budic. A tyrant king of Cornwall and Wales. Father of Mouric, by Enhinti. Early 6th century.

Theodoric, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two bovates at Normanton in Repton Wapentake.

Theodoric, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eighty acres at Wilisham in Bosmere Hundred.

Theodosius the elder, a Roman comes sent to Britain in 367 to control rebels. Grandfather of the emperors Honorius and Arcadius.

Theodotus, a freedman of Arrius Paulinus. Named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1229.

Theodred, an early tutor of Willibald at Waltham. Early 8th century.

Theodred, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Theodred, bishop of the East Angles at Elmham in c875.

Theodred the Good, bishop of London 926-951, after Ealhstan. He also held the bishopric of the East Angles at Elmham c926-951, after Aelfric. After he hanged some thieves caught red-handed at the tomb of the martyred king Edmund of East Anglia, he was required to show penitence and built a church over the tomb.

Theodred, a priest of bishop Theodred of London. He inherited a white chasuble from Theodred in c951.

Theodred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lincoln and London. Early 11th century.

Theodred, a moneyer, at Hastings, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Theodric, king of the Maeringas in the poems the Lament of Deor and Widsith.

Theodric, a monk at Winchester. He noticed the failing eyesight of bishop Aethelwold. Late 10th century.

Theodric, an earl, probably ealdorman. He was a witness to the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Theodric, a moneyer, at Warwick, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Theodulf, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Theodulf, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Theodulf, a man of king Aethelred. A landholder at Burton Hastings in Warks in 1012.

Theodulf, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held four hides at Tickenham in Portbury Hundred.

THEODWULF, king of Bernicia c572-573, possibly after Clappa. Son of Ida.

Theogar see Theodgar

Theokus, a hermit at Tewkesbury, on the estates of Oddo and Doddo. He gave his name to the monastery there. Late 7th century. (DCB)

Theonus, archbishop of London in 586. He fled to Wales with archbishop Thadioceus of York.

Theophylact, bishop of Lodi. With bishop George of Ostia, a papal legate to Britain in 786.

Theorsige, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Thesaeus, brother of Flavius Callimorphus. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB558.

Theudechild, sister of an unidentified English king. She was betrothed to Radigis, later king of the Varni in Thuringia. Mid 6th century.

Theuder, a king of the Britons in Strathclyde. He died in 750.

’theric see Aethelric

Thidraed, a moneyer, at Hertford, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

’thil... see Aethel...

Thingfrith, father of king Offa of Mercia. He married Marcellina. Mid 8th century.

Thingferth, a priest in Worcester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Thingfrith, abbot of Evesham in 803, after Credan.

Thirnebeorn, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Thitis, in Arthurian legend: One of the nine sisters of the Fortunate Isle. Celebrated for her cither.

Tholf, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held nine and a half bovates at Coal Aston and Totley.

Tholf, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three hides and a virgate at Tillington and Hanford.

Tholf, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Upton Scudamore in Warminster Hundred.

Tholf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Reighton in East Riding.

Thomas, bishop of the East Angles at Dunwich 647-652, after Felix. He had been a deacon of archbishop Honorius. A native of the province of Gyrwas.

Thor, see Thunor

Thor of Cawuda, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Thor, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London and York. Mid 11th century.

Thora, a wife of Ragnar Lothbrok.

Thorald, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Thored, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Thored, a Danish earl in Northumbria. Son of Gunnar. He ravaged Westmorland in 966, an act of treason for which he died.

Thored, Danish earl of Northumbria. With Aelfric, Aelfstan and Aescwig, he was in command of the fleet in 992. Possibly son of earl Oslac, and father of the probable first wife of king Aethelred.

Thored, a king's thegn. A landholder at Orton in Hunts in c1020.

Thored, a moneyer, at London, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Thored, a thegn. A witness to early charters of king Cnut in 1018-23.

Thored, a staller in Kent between 1018 and 1032.

Thored, nephew of Thurkill. A witness of documents at Canterbury in c1032.

Thored (Thuri), probably an ealdorman of the Mercians. He was sent by king Harthacnut to avenge his huscarles killed in Worcester in 1041.

Thored, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held twenty-five hides at Gresford, Ashton and Barrow.

Thored, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held eleven carucates at Billingford, Chedgrave and Kerdiston.

Thored, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held three virgates at Yelvertoft in Nobottle Hundred.

Thored, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held sixteen bovates at Holme Pierrepont and Hawton.

Thored, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen hides at Rodington, Leegomery and Wroxeter.

Thored, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen carucates at Reydon, Frostenden and Ubbeston.

Thored, a landholder in Wilts. When his two daughters entered the nunnery at Wilton, he gave two hides at Laverstock to the church. Mid 11th century.

Thored, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at Watton, Kettlethorpe and North Cave.

Thorferth, a thegn in York, probably married to Maelmaere. Early 11th century.

Thorfinn mac Thori, a landholder in Allerdale in Cumbria. Early 11th century.

Thorfinn, a Northumbran noble. Father of Dolfin. Mid 11th century.

Thorfinn, a landholder in Lancs and Westmorland in 1066. He held twelve manors amounting to forty-three carucates at Hutton, Warton and Anstwick.

Thorfinn, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-six estates amounting to one hundred and sixty carucates.

Thorgils, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held seven hides at Eversholt.

Thorgils, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held five hides at Stowe in Stotfold Hundred.

Thorgils, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held four bovates at Shirley and Killamarsh.

Thorgils, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held nine sulungs at Ashford and Faversham.

Thorgils, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held eight carucates at Glentham, Saxby and Tetney.

Thorgils, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Brettenham in Shropham Hundred.

Thorgils, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eighty acres at Belstead in Samford Hundred.

Thorgils, landholders in Surrey in 1066. Men of this name held eleven hides at Ashtead and Chipstead.

Thorgut, a noble in the invading army of Cnut in 1016, according to Thietmar.

Thori, probably father of Thorfinn. He was a prominent landholder in Cumbria. Early 11th century.

Thori, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held twenty-three hides at Thornborough and Wolverton in Bucks, and ten hides at Middleton in Oxon.

Thori, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held four bovates at Sutton-on-the-Hill in Appletree Wapentake.

Thori, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Funtley in Titchfield Hundred.

Thori, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Kings Langley in Dacorum Hundred.

Thori, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Washingley.

Thori, son of Roald. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066.

Thori, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen carucates at Hougham, Ropsley and Belton.

Thori, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Great Bircham in Docking Hundred.

Thori, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides at Braunston, Moulton and Watford.

Thori, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held nine carucates at Fiskerton, Rolleston and Staunton.

Thori, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Chelwood in Keynsham Hundred.

Thori, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Erwarton, Belstead and Ulverston.

Thori of Kyluertestuna, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Stratton in Colneis Hundred.

Thori, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a virgate at Chesterton in Tremlow Hundred.

Thori, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Kington and Wick.

Thori (Stori, Tor), a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at Rawmarsh and Wombwell.

Thori, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held forty-five estates amounting to two hundred and five carucates.

Thorild, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifty-five acres at Struestuna in Colneis Hundred.

Thork, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a hide at Burwell in Staplow Hundred.

Thorkelin, an Icelandic scholar. He came to England in c950, probably to make a transcript of Beowulf.

Thorkill see Thurkill

Thormar, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held ten acres at Olden in Bosmere Hundred.

Thormod, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Thormod, a priest. He was taken from England to Norway by Olaf Tryggvason in 995.

Thormod, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Thormod, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held three hides at Colwall in Winstree Hundred.

Thormod, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Denton in Earsham Hundred.

Thormod, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Parham and Udeham.

Thormod, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Huntington in North Riding.

Thormund (Tortmund), a Northumbrian ealdorman. He killed ealdorman Ealdred in 799, revenge for the murder of king Aethelred I of Northumbria three years earlier. He travelled to the court of Charlemagne in c801.

Thormund, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held four and a half hides by the Winterborne river.

Thormund, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Stowell in Horethorne Hundred.

Thorn, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held fifteen carucates at Hempnall, Hudeston and Hunstanton.

Thorn, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Catton and Linton-upon-Ouse.

Thorold, a shire reeve in Lincoln. He is named in a forged charter of Crowland dated 806, as having given lands to the monastery.

Thorold, a shire reeve in Lincoln. A descendant of Thorold of 806. A wealthy benefactor of the monastery at Crowland in c1051. Brother of countess Godgifu of Mercia.

Thorold of Bucknall, a landholder at Spalding in Lincs. Brother of Godgifu, countess of Mercia. He gave the church at Alkborough to Spalding priory in 1052.

Thorold, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five bovates at Ludford in South Riding.

Thorold, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates and thirty acres at Attleborough and Wolterton.

Thorold, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held seven acres at Loudham in Wilford Hundred.

Thorold, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two hides at Wolfhall. Possibly father of Azor of Kingsbury in Somerset.

Thorolf, son of Skalla-Grim. A Scandinavian mercenary in the entourage of king Athelstan. He was killed at the battle of Brunanburh in 937. Brother of Egil.

Thororm, a Norwegian noble residing in London. A well-known bully and trouble-maker, he was killed by Gunnlaug Wormtongue with a sword given to him by king Aethelred II. Early 11th century.

Thorp, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held six carucates at Sturston in Grimshoe Hundred.

Thorsige, a moneyer, at London, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Thorth, a thingman. He fought alongside Olaf at London Bridge in 1009. In 1014 he was warned by his mistress of a plot, led by ealdorman Ulfketel of East Anglia, to kill all the thingmen in London.

Thorth, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Thorth, a thegn in Wilts in 1043. He held land at Ditchampton.

Thorth, brother of Hisbern. A legatee of Thurstan of Wimbish in Kent in 1045.

Thorth, son of Ulfketel of Borough Green in Cambs. Mid 11th century.

Thorulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Leicester and York. Late 10th century.

Thorulf, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held five hides at Pitstone in Yardley Hundred.

Thorulf, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held land at Waresley.

Thorulf, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held six carucates at Ulverston.

Thorulf, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held seven carucates at Scothern, Sudbrooke and Scawby.

Thorulf, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Tasburgh in Depwade Hundred.

Thorulf, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Laxton in Corby Hundred.

Thorulf, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held five carucates at Dunsley, Fornetorp and Hutton.

Thor... see also Thur...

Thostin, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Putley in Greytree Hundred.

Thrasemund, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held seven hides at Manston and Gold Hill in Gillingham Hundred.

Throad, executioner in the household of king Harthacnut. In 1040 he was sent to dig up the body of king Harold I and to throw it into the river.

Thrond, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Thrond, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Easton-on-the-Hill in Willybrook Hundred.

Thruidred, abbot of Dacre in 730. A priest who held relics of Cuthbert.

Thrum, a Dane who was confirmed by the captive archbishop Aelfheah in 1012. The following day he killed the archbishop with a battle-axe, possibly to relieve his suffering from torture.

Thrunni, executor of Aelfric Modercope in 1037.

Thruthgar, a clerk at Winchester between c900 and c908.

Thrutgeba, nun at Minster. see Leofgyth

Thrym, a thegn and miles in Kent and Suffolk between 1023 and 1042. Probably a thingman.

Thryth, in the poem Beowulf: Wife of king Offa of the Angles. An imperious princess.

Thrythwulf, abbot of the monastery in Elmet Wood, near Leeds, in c730.

Thula, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Rondings.

’thulf see Aethelwulf

Thunor (Thor), the Saxon and Norse God of Thunder. The swastika was probably the sign of Thunor's hammer. He probably relates to Jupiter. Son of Woden and Eorthe.

Thunor, a thegn of king Egbert of Kent. He was the murderer in c664, on the orders of their cousin king Egbert, of Aethelred and Aethelbert, the sons of Eormenred and grandsons of king Eadbald.

Thur, a surety, with Osferth Spade-beard, for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Thurbeorn see Thurbern

Thurbern the White, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at Whaddon in Armingford Hundred.

Thurbern of Orwell, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held three virgates at Orwell in Wetherley Hundred.

Thurbern, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Tolleshunt, Northey Island and Great Braxted.

Thurbern, a thegn in Essex in 1066. He had a house, a court and fifteen burgesses at Colchester.

Thurbern, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Temple Guiting in Holford Hundred.

Thurbern, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held two hides at Reed and Stagenhoe.

Thurbern, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Celverdescote, Dodford and Snorscomb.

Thurbern, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two bovates at Sibthorpe in Newark Wapentake.

Thurbern, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held half a carucate and thirty acres at Briningham and Swannington.

Thurbern, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Hilcote in Pirehill Hundred.

Thurbern, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held thirty-five acres at Ashfield, Alston and Langer.

Thurbern, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty acres at Akenham in Claydon Hundred.

Thurbern, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held twenty hides at Clapham and Tandridge.

Thurbern, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held ten and a half hides at Cubbington, Preston Bagot and Woodcote.

Thurbern, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held two hides at Doverdale in Cresslau Hundred.

Thurbern, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-two carucates at Branton, Dunsforth and Skelton.

Thurbert, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held four hides at Chellington in Willey Hundred.

Thurbert, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Turville and Lavendon.

Thurbert, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Cullompton in Hayridge Hundred.

Thurbert, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held nine hides at Great Totham and Osea Island.

Thurbert, a thegn and landholder in Glos in 1066. He held eight hides at Ashton under Hill in Tibblestone Hundred.

Thurbert, a priest of archbishop Stigand. A landholder in 1066. He held a virgate at Clothall in Herts, and a hide at Whaddon in Cambs.

Thurbert, a landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held four hides in Elthorne Hundred. DB

Thurbert, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Ingoldisthorpe, Taverham and Shimpling.

Thurbert, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Great Bealings in Carlford Hundred.

Thurbert, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held twelve hides at Swindon.

Thurbrand Hold, a Danish noble. The rich Northumbrian Styr gave his daughter Sigen to earl Uhtred in marriage, in order to persuade him to put Thurbrand to death. Thurbrand arranged the murders of Uhtred and Thurketel in 1016, on the orders of king Cnut, though probably at the instigation of Eadric Streona.

Thurbrand, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen estates amounting to sixty-one carucates.

Thurcetel see Thurketel, Thurkill

Thurcil, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Warwick and Wilton. Mid 11th century.

Thurferth, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Thurferth, a Danish hold. He was killed at the battle of Wednesfield in 910.

Thurferth, a Danish earl in Northumbria between c917 and 934. With his holds he submitted to king Edward the Elder at Towcester in 917.

Thurferth, a moneyer, at Northampton, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Thurferth of Warmington, a witness of documents at Peterborough between 963 and 970. Brother of Cytel.

Thurferth, a thegn. He held land at Northwold and Pulham in Suffolk in c980.

Thurferth, son of Rolf and brother of Cytel. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Thurferth, a moneyer, at Norwich and Thetford, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Thurferth, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Thurferth brother of Ketel, held twenty-two estates amounting to sixty carucates.

Thurferth, son of Wulffrith. A landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held seventy acres and two mills at Barkston in Kesteven.

Thurferth, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eleven bovates at Bole, Syerston and Hawton.

Thurferth, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held fifteen carucates at Keyingham, Burnholme and Oubrough.

Thurgar, a monk of Crowland who survived the Danish sack in 870. He is supposed to have died in 974.

Thurgar, son of Aelfgar. A witness of documents at Canterbury in c1044.

Thurgar, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held eleven hides at Caxton and Weston Colville.

Thurgar, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Horsley and Herdby.

Thurgar, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held half a hide at Pixley in Radlow Hundred.

Thurgar, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held three virgates at Newton in Corby Hundred.

Thurgar, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Steel in Hodnet Hundred.

Thurgar, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eighty acres at Hopton in Lothingland Hundred.

Thurgar, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Pedmore in Clent Hundred.

Thurgils, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Thurgod, a moneyer, at Exeter and Totnes, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Thurgod, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Thurgod, a cniht of Thurstan of Wimbish. He inherited half a hide at Ongar in Essex from Thurstan in 1045.

Thurgod, a moneyer, at Thetford, of kings Edward the Confessor and Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Thurgod, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held three hides at Marston.

Thurgod, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Latton in Harlow Hundred.

Thurgod, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung at North Eastling in Faversham Hundred.

Thurgod, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held eleven carucates at Bransby, Corringham and Wickenby.

Thurgod, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two and a half bovates at Broadholme in Newark Wapentake.

Thurgod, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held thirty hides at Horley and Broughton.

Thurgod, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Cosford, Bishton and Etone.

Thurgod, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held two hides at Trysull in Seisdon Hundred.

Thurgod, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Tattingstone in Samford Hundred.

Thurgod, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held nine hides in Poling, West Grinstead and Wyndham Hundreds.

Thurgod, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held four hides at Middleton.

Thurgod, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide at Bechenehilde.

Thurgod, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held twenty-four carucates at North Dalton, Naburn and Northorpe. This is probably Thurgod Lagen.

Thurgod Lagen, a landholder in Yorks and at Binbrok and Ingleby in Lincs between 1055 and 1066. He was probably a lawman.

Thurgrim, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Lincoln, Norwich and York. Mid 11th century.

Thurgrim, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Wiveton in Holt Hundred.

Thurgrim, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Allerton Mauleverer in West Riding.

Thurgunt, wife of Thurkill of Harringworth. She held land at Sawtry Judith in Hunts. Mid 11th century.

Thurgut, a Danish general. With Cnut, he besieged London in 1016. He died in battle in 1017.

Thurhild, a benefactor of Hyde abbey in c1030. (d16.)

Thuri see Thor, Thori, Thored

Thurketel, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Thurketel, Danish earl of Bedford. He submitted to king Edward the Elder in 914, and left for France in 916.

Thurketel, a moneyer, at Torksey, of kings Edgar and Edward the Martyr. Mid 10th century.

Thurketel (St.), abbot of Bedford, from where he was expelled in c971. He took the body of his kinsman archbishop Osketel to Bedford. He became first abbot of the rebuilt monastery at Crowland. He is reported to have been son of Aethelweard and a grandson of king Alfred, and to have died in 975 at the age of 68.

Thurketel, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Northampton, Lincoln and Torksey. Late 10th century.

Thurketel Mares Head (or Ant's Head), a thegn of Danish background. He started the panic flight of the East Anglians at the battle of Ringmere in 1010.

Thurketel, son of Nafena. A Northumbrian killed by the Danes in 1016, possibly on the advice of Eadric Streona.

Thurketel Heyng, a landholder at Caister and Ormesby in Norfolk. Father of Aelfwyn. Early 11th century.

Thurketel, a moneyer, at Lincoln and Stamford, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Thurketel Unbainas, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Thurketel of Palgrave, a holder of extensive estates in Norfolk and Suffolk in c1038. He married Leofwyn.

Thurketel, nephew of Thurketel of Palgrave. He inherited land at Wingfield in Suffolk in c1038 from his uncle.

Thurketel, a landholder at Culford, Wordwell and Ixworth in Suffolk in c1040.

Thurketel Utlamhe (The Outlaw), a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Thurketel, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-five carucates at Ellingham, Runcton and Litcham.

Thurketel, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two and a half bovates at Egmanton in Bassetlaw Wapentake.

Thurketel see also Thurkill

Thurkill, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Thurkill, son of king Harold Fairhair of Norway. With his brother Frothi he raided England in c900.

Thurkill, a slave in Durham. He was given to Geatflaed by Cwaespatric, and was later freed. Late 10th century.

Thurkill the White, a landholder in Hereford. He married Leofflaed. Early 11th century.

Thurkill Sprakaleg, a Danish noble. Father of the Danish earls Ulf and Eglaf and of Gytha the wife of earl Godwine of Wessex. Early 11th century.

Thurkill, a landholder at Wereham in Norfolk. He married Aethelgyth. Mid 11th century.

Thurkill, a landholder at Kingston. Mid 11th century.

Thurkill of Harringworth, a landholder with extensive estates in Northants and Hunts. He was a neighbour and supporter of the rebel Hereward. He married Thurgunt. Mid 11th century.

Thurkill, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Cnut in 1019.

Thurkill the Tall, Danish earl of East Anglia 1017-1021, son of earl Strut Harold and Gunnhild and brother of Hemming. He raided the south-east of England in 1009, but aided king Aethelred against Swein Forkbeard in 1013. He was exiled by king Cnut in 1021, returned in 1023, and exchanged sons as hostages. He and his wife Wulfhild were accused of murdering her step-son. He died in 1039.

Thurkill Hoche, a landholder at Collingham in Notts. He gave land to the abbey at Peterborough in c1024.

Thurkill the Prudent. a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Thurkill, a thegn of king Cnut. He was killed, with Edwin and Aelfgeat, in an ambush by the Welsh in 1039.

Thurkill, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Thurkill, father of Gunnhild. A serf at Bath in c1055.

Thurkill, a sacristan at Waltham in 1066.

Thurkill, landholders in Beds in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Salford and Wymington.

Thurkill, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held thirteen hides in Blewbury and Marcham Hundreds.

Thurkill of Kennett (Toki), a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held nineteen hides at Weston Colville, Kennett and Trumpington. DB

Thurkill, a priest of earl Tostig. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Tadlow.

Thurkill, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held two and a half virgates at Merton in Shebbear Hundred.

Thurkill, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-one hides at Peldon, Widdington and Birchanger.

Thurkill, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Brockworth and Oxenhall.

Thurkill, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held a hide at Cheverton.

Thurkill, landholders in Hereford in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-five hides at Lyonshall, Marcle and Canon Frome.

Thurkill the White, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held twenty-two hides at Fownhope, Wellington and Credenhall.

Thurkill of Digswell, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held six hides in Broadwater and Hertford Hundreds.

Thurkill, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held nineteen hides at Conington and Sawtry.

Thurkill, a priest and landholder in Hunts in 1066. With the priest Burgred he held two hides at Botolph Bridge, and twenty-two burgesses in Huntingdon.

Thurkill the Dane, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Leighton.

Thurkill, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held seven carucates at Owston in Gartree Wapentake.

Thurkill, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held eleven carucates at Horbling, Rippingale and Heckington.

Thurkill, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held seventeen carucates at Barton, Oxborough and Middleton.

Thurkill Hako, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Beeston Regis in Erpingham Hundred.

Thurkill, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held eighteen hides at Fotheringhay, Harringworth and Lilford.

Thurkill, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held three carucates at Cotgrave, Kelham and East Stoke.

Thurkill, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held ten hides at Chalgrove in Oxon, and eight hides at Ciblington in Bucks.

Thurkill, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Buttery in Wrockwardine Hundred.

Thurkill, a Dane, and landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Chelvey in Hartcliffe Hundred.

Thurkill, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held twenty hides and three virgates at Backwell and Clutton.

Thurkill, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held three carucates at Wrentham, Rushmere and Burstall.

Thurkill, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two virgates in Binsted Hundred.

Thurkill of Arden, son of vice-comes Aelfwine and brother of Godmund. Father of Siward. A landholder in Warks, one of the few Englishmen who retained large estates after 1066.

Thurkill Battock, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held four hides at Amington in Coleshill Hundred.

Thurkill, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held six hides at Compton Bassett.

Thurkill, landholders in Worcs in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Bockleton, Grafton and Oddingley.

Thurkill, a steersman of king Edward. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held two hides at Pershore.

Thurkill, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held sixty-two estates amounting to two hundred and six carucates.

Thurkill see also Thorkill

Thurlac, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Thurlac Farthing, father of Leofsige. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Thurlac, a landholder in the fens in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Thurlaug, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Sproxton in North Riding.

Thurmod, a thegn in Hunts in 958.

Thurnulf, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Thurorn, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Little Ayton in North Riding.

Thurs, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Powderham in Exminster Hundred.

Thurstan, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Thurstan, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland of 868.

Thurstan, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Thurstan the Fleming, a landholder at Ribbesford in Worcs. He took the estate from church land. (Hemming)

Thurstan the Dane, a magnate of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Thurstan, father of Wigstan. His son was killed at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Thurstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Aethelred II and Cnut at Lincoln, Norwich and York. Early 11th century.

Thurstan, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Thurstan, a huscarle of king Harthacnut. With Feader, he was killed by the people of Worcester while collecting taxes in 1040.

Thurstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Norwich and Stamford. Mid 11th century.

Thurstan, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Thurstan of Wimbish, a king's thegn. Son of Wine. He held estates in Cambs, Essex and Suffolk in 1045. He married Aethelgyth, and was probably father of Leofwar.

Thurstan, a chaplain of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045. He inherited land at Kedington in Suffolk from Thurstan.

Thurstan, a huscarle of king Edward in c1044. He held land at Chalkhill and Cranford in Middlesex.

Thurstan of Ludham, abbot of St.Benet of Hulme 1046-1064, after Aelfsige.

Thurstan le Blanc, son of Rollo. He carried the Norman standard in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Thurstan, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held thirty-five acres at Parndon in Harlow Hundred.

Thurstan the Red, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and forty acres at Navestock in Ongar Hundred.

Thurstan, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Barrington, Naunton and Icomb.

Thurstan, a thegn and landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held five hides at Cranford.

Thurstan, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates and a hundred acres at Great Snarehill and Wallington.

Thurstan, landholders in Notts in 1066. Two men of this name held nine bovates at Oxton, Ordsall and East Bridgford.

Thurstan, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held three virgates at Harcourt and Broome.

Thurstan, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held nine hides at Wombourn and Ettingshall.

Thurstan, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held two and a half carucates at Woolverstone, Pannington and Bentley.

Thurstan, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held twelve carucates at Sproatley, Beeston and North Cave.

Thurstan, abbot of Ely c1066-1072, after Wulfric. He held land at Catworth in Hunts.

Thurulf, a moneyer, at Lincoln and Stamford, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Thurulf the fisherman, of Farcet, a representative of Thorney in a dispute with Ramsey in c1060.

Thurward, a landholder in Norfolk. He held a church by the estate of Edwin of Melton. Mid 11th century.

Thurwif, a woman who was stolen from Aelfsige of Yaxley in Hunts. Mid 10th century.

Thurwold of Helpston, a surety for land at Wittering given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Thurwold of Maxey, a surety for land at Wittering given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Thur... see also Thor...

Thynne, dux. see Dynne

Thyra, a supposed daughter of king Aethelred of Wessex. She married Gorm the Englishman. Early 10th century.

Tiba, a clerk at Worcester in c802.

Tibba (St.), a nun, kinswoman of Cyneburga and Cyneswith. She was buried at Peterborough. Mid 7th century.

Tibba, a Mercian abbot. With Eabba he was sent by king Ceolred to invite bishop Wilfrid to Mercia. He was one of eight abbots and monks who were charged with controlling the disposal of the treasure of Wilfrid in 710.

Tiberinus, named on a lead sheet, probably a curse tablet, found at Leintwardine, Hereford. Roman, probably 4th century. RIB2504.20.

Tiberius Primus, named on a tile found near Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.127.

Tibot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Ticca, a Northumbrian abbot. He became abbot of Glastonbury when he came south in 754.

Ticcheman, a holder of property in Winchester. Father of Odo. Mid 11th century.

Tida, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Tida, a priest. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Tida, a prepositus of abbot Tunbert of Glastonbury in 744.

Tidbald, an unidentified abbot in c693. He witnessed the Battersea charter of Barking abbey.

Tidbald, probably abbot of Fontmell in Dorset, after Catwali, in 759.

Tidbald, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Tidbald, a priest at Worcester in c904.

Tidbalth, a comes. A witness to a Rochester charter of 738.

Tidbert, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Tidbert, a companion of Willibald, on his pilgrimage to Jerusalem. Mid 8th century.

Tidbert, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Baldred of Kent, Cenwulf of Mercia and Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Tidbert, abbot of St. Augustine’s, Canterbury 910-917.

Tidburg, wife of Werbald, a landholder in Sussex in 770.

Tideman, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Tidferth, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Tidfrith, bishop of Dunwich 798-804, after Aelfhun. A witness at Clovesho in 803.

Tidfrith, bishop of Hexham 806-c821, after Eanbert.

Tidgar, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Tidheah, a witness to a Rochester charter of 762.

Tidheah, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Eadbert Praen of Kent. Late 8th century.

Tidheah, a serf at Worcester in 880.

Tidhelm, a moneyer of king Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Tidhelm, bishop of Hereford 930-c940, after Edgar.

Tidhun, a priest from London. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Tidred, a moneyer, at Thetford, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Tidweald, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Tidweald, a moneyer of archbishop Plegmund of Canterbury. Late 9th century.

Tidwine, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Tidwulf, a dux. A witness of documents in Mercia in 836.

Tidwulf, a moneyer of king Aethelred II of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Tidwulf, a serf at Worcester in 880.

Tidwulf, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Havyatt in Hartcliffe Hundred.

Tiebaut of Tintagel, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Tig, Saxon war-god. see Tiu

Tigernus, father of Contigernus. Probably a citizen on Lundy island. Early 7th century.

Tigga, a witness of documents in Kent in 716.

Tila, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Tilbert (Tilhere)(St.), bishop of Hexham 780-789, after Alhmund.

Tilbert, a priest from Dunwich. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Tilbert, an abbot in Mercia in c816.

Tilbert, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 910-917, after Aethelwold.

Tilbrand, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland of 868.

Tile, a man of Kent. A witness of a grant to Badenoth Beotting in c845.

Tilefein, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Tilhbert (Tyldbrith), abbot of Evesham, after Aldfrith. Mid 8th century.

Tilhere, bishop of Worcester 778-781, after Wermund. He had been abbot of Berkeley in 759.

Tilhere, bishop of Hexham. see Tilbert

Tilmon, a soldier who became a monk. With the Hewalds he went as a missionary to the Old Saxons in c692.

Tilred, a deacon at Canterbury in 811.

Tilred, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Tilred, bishop of Lindisfarne 915-928, after Cuthheard. He was abbot of Heversham in Westmorland, and purchased the safer abbacy at Norham on Tweed.

Tilthegn, a witness of documents at Peterborough. Late 8th century.

Tilthegn, steward of abbot More. He murdered the abbot in 799.

Tilwine, an abbot in Worcs in c757.

Tilwine, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Tilwine, a moneyer of a king Healfdene in the Danish occupied East of England. Late 9th century.

Tilwyn, wife of Alfred and probably mother of bishop Ealdred of Lindisfarne. Mid 10th century.

Tinber, a man of king Egfrith of Northumbria. He was a harsh gaoler of bishop Wilfrid. Late 7th century. m88

Tincommius (Tincomarus), son of Commius and brother of Eppillus. King of the Atrebates in c15 BC after his father. Exiled, he appeared at Rome as a supplicant to Augustus in c8.

Tinla, an early king in Mercia. Son of Cuda and father of Ceorlus. 6th century.

Tineius Longus, a prefect of cavalry, designated quaestor. Named on an altar to the god Antenociticus, found at Benwell. Roman, c180. RIB1329.

Tiptot, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tirell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tirre, in Arthurian legend; A knight of Astolat (Guildford). Son of Bernard and brother of Lavaine and Elaine le Blank.

Tirwald, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Tirwald, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Tirwald, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c860.

Tirwulf, a moneyer of king Aethelred I of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Tisa, a sub-prior and hermit at Incarig. In 870 the monks of Crowland took refuge from the Danes at Incarig.

Titherth, a witness of the manumission of slaves at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c946.

Titherth, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Titia Pinta, wife of Valerius Vindicianus and mother of Valerius Adjutor and Varialus. Named on a stone coffin found near Hoveringham. Roman, unknown date. RIB720.

Titianus, a centurion of the 8th cohort at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2410.7.

Titillus, a notary. Secretary to archbishop Theodore at the synod of Hertford in 673.

Titinnius Felix, a beneficiarius of the legate of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Married to Julia Similina. Probably 3rd century. RIB505.

Titinon, ancestor of king Wuffa. see Tytmon

Titstan, a cubicularius of king Edgar in 962. He held land at Durnford in Wilts.

Titullinia Pussitta, named on a tombstone found at Netherby. Fron Raetia. Roman, unknown date. RIB984.

Titullus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, late 1st century. RIB2501.545.

Titulus, maker of an iron awl found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2428.16.

Titus, son of Vespasian. A tribune in Britain in c70. Later Roman emperor.

Titus, a Roman tile-maker in York. Roman, unknown date. RIB2489.43.

Titus, an abbot at Whitby in c867.

Tiu (Tiw, Tig), a Saxon war-god. God of the Sky. (Tuesday)

Tiwca (Twicga), a moneyer of kings Aethelweard and Edmund of East Anglia. Mid 9th century.

Tiwin, abbot of St Albans in c868.

Tobias, bishop of Rochester c695-726, after Gebmund.

Tocga, a moneyer of archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Tocga (Toca the Dane), moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Aethelred II and Cnut at Colchester, Cricklade, London, Maldon and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Tofa, wife of Wihtric. A landholder at Great Tew in Oxon in c1051. Mother of Godwine.

Tofi, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Tofi (Tobi), a thegn and standard bearer of king Cnut. He held land at Montacute in Somerset. A witness of documents for Cornwall in 1018.

Tofi the White, a thegn of king Cnut in Dorset. A witness to charters 1024-1033.

Tofi the Red, a thegn of king Cnut in Dorset. A witness to charters 1024-1033.

Tofi the Proud, a Danish noble. King Harthacnut died at the wedding feast in 1042 for Tofi and Gytha, daughter of Osgod Clapa. He founded the church at Waltham. Father of Athelstan.

Tofi, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Tofi, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held three hides at Radwell and Sharnbrook.

Tofi, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held fifty-four acres at Nevenden in Barstable Hundred.

Tofi Widenesci, a huscarle of king Harold. A landholder in Glos in 1066. He held four hides at Great Barrington.

Tofi, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held two hides at Stilton.

Tofi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held six bovates at Blyborough in West Riding.

Tofi, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Bircham Newton, Ringstead and Titchwell.

Tofi, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held six carucates and fifty acres at Elmsett and Horswold.

Tofi, a town reeve at Guildford in Surrey in 1066.

Tofi (Tovi), vice-comes of Somerset 1061-1068, and a prominent landholder. He held twenty-eight hides Surrey, fourteen hides in Berks, nine hides in Bucks, eleven hides in Wilts, three hides in Sussex, twenty-eight hides in Glos, nineteen hides in Somerset, seven hides in Devon, and twenty-five hides in Hants and on the Isle of Wight.

Tofild, a landholder in Essex in 1066. She held three acres at Fordham in Lexden Hundred.

Toglos, a Danish king. He and his son earl Manna were killed at the battle of Tempsford in 917.

Togodumnus, a king of the Catuvellauni in c43. Son of Cunobelinus, and brother of Caratacus and Adminius. He is probably the legendary Guiderius.

Toki, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edgar in 967.

Toki, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Cnut in 1031.

Toki, named on a runic inscription in St. Pauls churchyard. Probably married to Ginna. Early 11th century.

Toki, a landholder at Halton in Bucks. He married Aethelflaed. Mid 11th century.

Toki, a thegn and landholder in Devon and Glos between 1031 and 1046. Father of Aki, Care and Ulf.

Toki, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Toki, a stone-mason at Stratfield Mortimer in Berks. Mid 11th century.

Toki of Shillington, a cniht of abbot Aelfwine of Ramsey in Hunts in c1060.

Toki, thegn of king Edward. see Thurkill of Kennett

Toki, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Elton, Hooton and Norton.

Toki, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held twenty-seven carucates at Elvaston, Scropton and Egginton, and a church at Derby.

Toki, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two sulungs and a iugum at Chelsfield and Woodnesborough.

Toki, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held thirty-two carucates at Billesden, Rolleston and Hallaton.

Toki, son of Auti. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066. He held thirty houses, a hall and two churches in the city of Lincoln.

Toki, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held ten hides at Horley in Oxon, seventeen hides at Iver in Bucks, and two hides at Ickenham in Middlesex.

Toki, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held six and a half hides at Milton Maslor, Rothersthorpe and Collingtree.

Toki, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Toki of Winterton, held thirty carucates at West Walton, Barsham and Castle Acre.

Toki, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held ten carucates at Shelford, Laxton and Stoke Bardolph.

Toki, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Mudford Sock in Stone Hundred.

Toki, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a virgate at Cooksland in Pirehill Hundred.

Toki, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held four and a half carucates at Depden, Clopton and Belstead.

Toki, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held twelve and a half hides at Molesey and Farleigh.

Toki, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two hides at Chenenolle in Pevensey Hundred.

Toki, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held half a hide at Elmdon in Coleshill Hundred.

Toki, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held six hides at Brinkworth and Chippenham.

Toki, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held forty-six carucates at Branton, Healaugh and Wadworth. Much of this land is probably that of Toki son of Auti.

Tole, wife of Urk of Abbotsbury in Dorset. A native of Rouen, possibly formerly in the entourage of her fellow Norman, queen Emma. Mid 11th century.

Toli, an ealdorman in Anglia. Early 10th century.

Toli, vice-comes of Norfolk and Suffolk between c1042 and 1066.

Toli, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates and three bovaytes at Sandiacre and Ilkeston.

Toli, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Whitestone in Wonford Hundred.

Toli, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held forty-nine hides at Bradford Peverill, Lytchett and Swyre.

Toli, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two hides at Coton Hall in Chelmsford Hundred.

Toli, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held three and a half sulungs at Higham and St.Mary Cray.

Toli the Dane, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held thirty-four hides at Deane and Somborne.

Toli, son of Aelfsige. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066. He held estates at Billingborough and Laughton.

Toli, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held nine carucates at Barton, Wereham and Upwell.

Toli, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Coelry in Headington Hundred.

Toli, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held five hides at Shepton Montague in Norton Ferris Hundred.

Toli, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Wherstead in Samford Hundred.

Toli, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held eighteen hides at Oxhill, Whatcote and Shrewley.

Toli, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Upton Scudamore, Bincknoll and Tollard Royal.

Toli, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at North Piddle in Pershore Hundred.

Toli, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Keighley in West Riding.

Tolius, a lay brother. He was killed leading a detachment from Crowland in the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Tolleme la Feintes, in Arthurian legend: A 1st century Saracen king.

Tolomeo, in Arthurian legend: Merlin’s scribe.

Tolosanus, A Briton buried at Arles. Mid 5th century.

Tolrius, father of Asser. A witness of documents at St.Albans in c1051.

Tom a'Lincoln (Tam), in Arthurian legend: An illegitimate son of Arthur, by Angelica.

Tomus, a scribe at Glastonbury in 744.

Tondbert, prince of Gyrwas. In 648 he married Aetheldreda, daughter of king Anna of the East Angles, but died immediately after the wedding.

Tondhere, a Northumbrian thegn in the entourage of king Oswine of Deira. In 651 he and Oswine were betrayed by Hunwald, and assassinated by Aethelwine.

Tondwine, found on an inscribed stone at Hexham. 8th-9th century.

Tonnenna (Cornewenna), in legend wife of Dunvallo, and mother of Belinus and Brennius. Mid 7th century BC.

Tonni, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held sixteen carucates at Culverthorpe, Lusby and Stainfield.

Tonni, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held sixteen hides at Empingham, Stowe and Kislingbury.

Tonni, a landholder in 1066. He held nine hides at Handborough in Oxon, and six hides at Peasemore in Berks.

Tonni, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides at Caldecote in Coleshill Hundred.

Tonni, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Appleton in West Riding.

Topi, a landholder in Hunts. Kin of Boga of Hemmingford. Mid 10th century.

Topi, father of Ulf Fenisc. A landholder at Kirmington in Lincs. He married Eadgifu. Mid 11th century.

Topi, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Wilson in Witheridge Hundred.

Topi, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and thirty acres at Fryerning in Chelmsford Hundred.

Topi, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Digswell in Broadwater Hundred.

Topi, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two bovates at Kirmington in North Riding.

Topi, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifteen acres at Hobbestuna in Carlford Hundred.

Tor le Fise, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Son of king Pellinore, though raised by Aries. Brother of Perceval and Lamorak.

Torchappell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Toree, in Arthurian legend: Son of Ydor.

Torell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Toret, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Toretus, a prior and hermit at Incarig. He gave refuge to the monks of Crowland after the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Torevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tori, son of Rold. A landholder in Lincs in 1066.

Torin the Strong, in Arthurian legend: A Greek knight of Arthur.

Tortgyth, a nun of Barking. She had a vision before the death of abbess Aethelburg in 664. She had a further vision before her own death.

Torthat, a English priest in Germany, in the household of Leoba. Mid 8th century.

Torthelm, an abbot in Gaul, and a friend of Benedict Biscop. He provided Biscop with stone workers for the monastery at Wearmouth in c675.

Torthelm, a moneyer of king Athelstan of East Anglia in c825.

Torthelm, a prior in Mercia between 814 and 825.

Torthelm, a deacon, probably at Christchurch in Canterbury, in 864. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864, and became a priest in 867.

Torthelm, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Torthelm (Totta), bishop of Dorchester on Thames 737-763, after Aldwine. He attended the synod of Clovesho in 748.

Torthere, bishop of Hereford 710-c716, after Tyrthelm.

Torthred, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Torthred (St.), a hermit at Thorney in Cambs. Tancred, Torthred and Tova were killed by the Danes in 870.

Tortmund, Northumbrian ealdorman. see Thormund

Tortmund, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex and archbishop Aethelred of Canterbury. Late 9th century.

Tortswith, found on an inscribed stone at Hartlepool. Possibly married to Wermund. 8th century.

Tortwald (Tortwulf), a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Tortwald, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a hide at Trelan in Winnianton Hundred.

Torvert, a landholder in Lincs. Father of Godric. Mid 11th century.

Tostig, a leader of a lið in the service of Cnut in England in c1009. (Yttergarde)

Tostig, a thegn and nobilis. A witness of documents in 1041 and 1044.

Tostig of Sawtry, supposed earl of Huntingdon before 1055, but probably incorrectly titled. He was said to have been slain by earl Siward of Northumbria when visiting king Edward at Westminster. Brother of Eric. He married Leofrun.

Tostig, a monk at Ely. He made a silver coated gospel book for the monastery. Probably mid 11th century.

Tostig, a huscarle of king Edward, in Surrey. Mid 11th century.

Tostig, earl of Northumbria 1055-1065, after Siward. Son of earl Godwine of Wessex. He married Judith, half-sister of count Baldwin of Flanders in c1051. Though a confidant of king Edward, he was forced into exile by his fellow earls in 1065. With king Harold Hardrada of Norway, he invaded England and was killed by his brother king Harold II of England at the battle of Stamford Bridge in 1066. Brother of Edith, Swein, Harold, Gyrth, Leofwine, Wulfnoth and Gunnhild.

Tostig of Daveness, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Tostig of Rothwell, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Tostig, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held fifteen acres at Bures in Hinckford Hundred.

Tostig, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held property in Southampton, and three and a half hides at Polhampton.

Tostig, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held four hides at Halmonds Frome in Radlow Hundred.

Tostig, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Scartho and Audleby.

Tostig, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held three hides at Althorp and Warden.

Tostig, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three carucates and six bovates at Bingham and Misson.

Tostig, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Bures in Babergh Hundred.

Tostig, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held half a hide at Worthing.

Tostig, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Temple Grafton in Ferncombe Hundred.

Tostig, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eighteen carucates at Falsgrave and Hemingborough.

Tostig, son of earl Swein, brother of Hakon, and grandson of earl Godwine of Wessex. Mid 11th century.

Totes, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Toti, a Dane. He was given land at Beckley and Horton in Oxon in c1110, in exchange for a pound of gold donated to the tribute fund. A kinsman of Celi.

Toti, landholders in Berks in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Donnington, South Moreton and Enborne.

Toti, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Wallbury in Hinckford Hundred.

Toti, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held twelve bovates at Screveton in Bingham Wapentake.

Toti, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two hides Chalvington in Shiplake Hundred.

Toti, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Temple Grafton in Ferncombe Hundred.

Toti, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide at Highway in Kingsbridge Hundred.

Totta, bishop of Dorchester. see Torthelm

Totta, bishop of Selsey c786, after Gislhere.

Tottelbied, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Toutatis, a Celtic/British god, equated with the Roman Mars. Worshipped in Britain and Gaul.

Tova (St.), a hermit at Thorney in Cambs. Tancred, Torthred and Tova were killed by the Danes in 870.

Tova see also Tofa

Tovi see Tofi

Toxus, a priest and landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held pastureland at Swyre in Uggescombe Hundred.

Tracy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Traet d’Anez, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Trabuchet, in Arthurian legend: A swordsmith.

Trahern (Taberne), uncle of Helen. He was taken to Rome by Constantine, but returned to fight against Octavius, who defeated him. Probably legend, early 4th century.

Trahern, in Arthurian legend: A noble who attended the court of Arthur at Caerleon before the expedition to Rome.

Tramell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tranquila Severa, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1539.

Traswine, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held two hides at Lulworth in Winfrith Hundred.

Trauers, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Trebatius, a friend of Cicero on military service with Caesar in Britain in 54 BC.

Trebellius Maximus, Marcus, Roman governor of Britain 63-69, after Petronius Turpilianus. Not a military man, he fled after a mutiny.

Trebius Verus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Vardullians. Named on an altar dedicated to Neptune, found at Castlecary. Roman, unknown date. RIB2149.

Trebonius, Gaius, a legate in the army of Caesar in Britain in 54 BC.

Trebonius Nepos, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2019.

Trebuchet, in Arthurian legend: A swordsmith.

Tremerig (Tremerin), bishop of St. David's in Wales. He was deputy to the blind bishop Athelstan of Hereford for thirteen years. He died in 1055.

Tremorius, a bishop of Caerleon. Mid 5th century.

Trephina, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of Warok. A wife of Conomorus, who killed her.

Tretia Maria, subject of a curse inscribed on a leaden plate found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB 7.

Trevet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Trian, in Arthurian legend: A knight. Brother of Alein.

Trigils, a claimed ancestor of king Wuffa and of the royal line of the East Angles.

Trimma, a priest in a monastery in Mercia. He was sent to dig up the bones of king Edwin of Deira, and to take them to Whitby. Late 7th century.

Tristan (Drustanus son of king Mark Cunomorus of Cornwall and Brittany. He lived at Castle Dore, near Fowey. He is possibly the name on the 6th century Fowey stone.

Tristan de Liones (Tristan), in Arthurian legend: A true knight. Son of king Melodias of Liones and Elizabeth, and nephew of King Mark of Cornwall.

Tristouse, in Arthurian legend: Daughter of king Briant of the Red Isle. She married Ydor.

Trojanius Augustinus, Marcus, named on an altar found at Stanwix. Married to Aelia Ammillusima. Roman, unknown date. RIB2029.

Trossebot, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Trotan, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Truan, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Trumbert, a monk of Lastingham. He was an early tutor of Bede in c700.

Trumbert see also Tunbert

Trumhere, bishop of Mercians and Middle Angles, after Ceollach. He was an English priest trained in Ireland. First abbot of Gilling. Mid 7th century.

Trumwin, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eighty acres at Tattingstone and Ringshall.

Trumwine (Tumma)(St.), bishop among the Picts at Abercorn, 681-685, while under English rule. He left his monastery at Abercorn after the defeat of king Egfrith of Northumbria at Donnichen in 685, and returned to Whitby. He attended the synod of Twyford in 670.

Trupo, a German, named on an altar to the god Maponus, found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2063.

Truret, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Trusbut, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Trussell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tuathal, an Irish chieftain in exile in Britain. He returned to Ireland to become forerunner of the high kings. Early 2nd century.

Tubbi, a landholder in Bucks in 1066.

Tubbi, a landholder in Warks in 1066. With Aelfsige and Aelred he held two hides at Newbold Comyn.

Tuca, a witness to a Rochester charter of 841.

Tucca, nephew (nepos) of Sigemund. A witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Tuccianus, governor of Britannia Inferior in c230. The name (T)uccianus is uncertain.

Tuce, a landholder near Peterborough. She sold 60 acres to the abbey at its restoration in c983. Mother of Clac.

Tuchet, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tuda (St.), bishop of Lindisfarne in 664, briefly succeeding Colman. An Irish priest. He died of the plague that swept Britain in 664.

Tuda, a priest from Rochester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Tuda, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Tudda, a princeps of king Aethelwulf of Wessex in 841.

Tuddul, a witness of documents in Mercia in c690.

Tudfwlch the tall, son of Cilydd. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. In the Gwynedd contingent, he was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Tuduwine, a moneyer of king Athelstan of East Anglia in c825.

Tudwal, a Dumnonian leader. Father of Cynfawr (Cunomorus). 6th century.

Tudy (St.), a Cornish monk and abbot. He probably founded a monastery at St.Tudy. Probably 6th century.

Tufes of Barnack, a surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Tufes of Helpston, a surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Tuffa, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a hide at Southill in Wixamtree Hundred.

Tugarius, ten year old brother of Lethwyn the sub-prior at Crowland. He was kept safe after the battle of Kesteven by the Danish earl Sidroc the younger.

Tuholf, moneyer. see Tunulf

Tuini (Tumi), a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Witton in Droitwich and Stone.

Tullia Numidia, named on a tombstone found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB23.

Tullia Tacita, operator of a die works in Lothian. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.36.

Tullius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1361.

Tullius Capito, a centurion of the 6th cohort. Named on a building stone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1167.

Tullius Cicero, Quintus see Cicero

Tuma, a moneyer, at York, of kings Edgar and Aethelred II. Mid 10th century.

Tumi, thegn of king Edward. see Tuini

Tumma see Trumwine

Tun, a man of bishop Aelfwold of Crediton. With his brothers he borrowed a pound of pennies from Alfwold in c1012.

Tuna, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Tuna, a witness to a Rochester charter of 738.

Tuna, a moneyer, at Exeter, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Tuna, a clerk at Worcester betwen 966 and 982.

Tunbert, bishop of Hexham 681-684, after Eata. Abbot of Gelling, after his kinsman Cynefrith. He was deposed from his bishopric.

Tunbert, abbot of Glastonbury 744-c752, after Coengils.

Tunbert, bishop of Lichfield 845-857, after Cynefrith.

Tunbert, an abbot in Wessex in c871. He probably became bishop of Winchester.

Tunbert, bishop of Winchester c877-c878, after Ealfrith.

Tunbert, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Tunbi, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held three hides at Sunwood in Chalton Hundred.

Tuneman, a moneyer, at Southwark, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Tuneman, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Wenham in Samford Hundred.

Tungra, named on a Samian fragment found at Ribchester, Lancs. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.553.

Tunna, abbot of Tunnacaestir in c680. Brother of Imma.

Tunna, a landholder near Peterborough. He married Aswig; father of Ufi.

Tunnualud, a witness of documents in Mercia in c727.

Tunred, a witness of documents in Mercia in 822.

Tunthryth, wife of Eared, a landholder at Himbleton in Worcs in 896.

Tunulf (Tuholf), a moneyer, at Buckingham, of kings Edgar and Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Tunwulf, a lay witness to documents witnessed at Peterborough in 852.

Tuny, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Tupet (Tapet), a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Turbevile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Turfrith, a Northumbrian leader. He was driven out with king Guthfrith in 924 by king Athelstan, but was drowned during his escape.

Turfrith (Turfrida), a noble lady from Flanders. She married Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Turgot, an ealdorman of king Burgred of Mercia. He was given lands confiscated from the monastery at Crowland in 871.

Turkemer, a landholder in Hunts. He held a hide at Little Stukeley. Late 10th century.

Turnekyn, bishop of London in c500.

Turold, a retainer of Duke William in 1064. Possibly father of Roger.

Turold, abbot of Malmesbury 1066-1070, after Brihtric.

Turquine, in Arthurian legend: A mighty knight. Brother of Carados. He was killed by Lancelot.

Turranius Priscus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1416.

Turtuc, a miles in Mercia in 709.

Turot, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Thornton Rust in North Riding.

Turstin, a domicellus or young noble. A landholder at Natynton in Kent in c1045.

Turved, a miller at Barkston in Lincs in 1066. Son of Ulved.

Tuscilius, Publius, a tribune of the 1st Nervian cohort of Germans. Named on an altar found at Burgh-by-Sands. Roman, unknown date. RIB2041.

Tutflaed, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. She held six acres at Benhall in Plomesgate Hundred.

Tutta, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 842.

Tuttel, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Twicga, moneyer. see

Tybion, eldest son of king Cunedda. Late 5th century.

Tycca, a witness to a Rochester charter of 789.

Tydi, a priest. He was at Melrose in the time of Cuthbert. Mid 7th century.

Tydlin, a reeve of Dunbar. He was a severe gaoler of bishop Wilfrid, but was unable to make the chains stay on his prisoner. Late 7th century.

Tyldbrith, abbot of Evesham. see Tilhbert

Tymbel, a witness to a Rochester charter of 765.

Tyngyr, a warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Tyrdda, an ealdorman of sub-king Eanbert of the Hwicce in c757. He held land at Tredington in Warks.

Tyrthelm, bishop of Hereford 688-710, after Putta.

TYTILA, king of the East Angles 578-599, after his father Wuffa. Father of Eni and king Redwald.

Tytmon (Titinon), an ancestor of king Wuffa and of the royal line of the East Angles.

Tyronoe, in Arthurian legend: One of the nine sisters of the Fortunate Isle.

Uba, a witness to a Rochester charter of 764.

Ubba, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Ubba, a princeps in Kent in 790.

Ubba, a Danish leader. With Ingwar, probably his brother, he defeated and killed king Edmund of East Anglia in 870, and was wounded at the sack of Peterborough later the same year. He was killed at the battle of Countisbury in 878.

Ubba, an arbitrator in the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Ubbi, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held half a carucate at Hilton in Appletree Wapentake.

Ucede, a moneyer, at York, of kings Cnut and Harold I. Early 11th century.

Uccus, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1548.

Uda, a witness to a Rochester charter of 764.

Udd, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Egbert of Kent. Late 8th century.

Ufa, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Ufa, a comes of king Offa of Mercia in c791.

Ufa the Hwede, vice comes of Warks in 962. He held land at Wixford and Temple Grafton. Father of Wulfgeat.

Ufede, a landholder at Grimley in Worcs. Late 10th century.

Ufegeat, a thegn and possibly a sheriff. Son of ealdorman Aelfhelm of Northumbria. He was blinded in 1006 on the orders of king Aethelred, though probably at the instigation of Eadric Streona. He inherited land at Norton in Staffs from his uncle Wulfric Spott. Brother of Wulfheah, and of Aelfgifu the first wife of king Cnut.

Uffa, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Uffa, a widow. A man of king Edward the Elder in Hants. She gave land to Glastonbury abbey in c925.

Uffa, probably the wife of the wealthy Wessex thegn Aelfric. Mid 10th century.

Uffa see also Wuffa

Uffrea, son of king Edwin of Northumbria and Aethelburg, brother of Eanflaed and half-brother of Osfrith and Eadfrith. He went into exile in Kent in 633 after the death of Edwin.

Ufi, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Ufi, a landholder in Cambs, and at Mildenhall in Suffolk. A kinsman of Ogga. Late 10th century.

Ufi, a landholder at Willingham and Cottenham in Cambs. He sold 20 acres to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in c983. Son of Tunna and Aswig, and brother of Oswig and Aethelric.

Ufi, a prior at Walsingham. He inherited land at Egmere from bishop Aelfric of East Anglia in c1038.

Ufi (Uvius), first abbot of Bury St. Edmunds 1020-1044. He had been prior of St. Benet of Hulme in Norfolk. He established a cell at Thetford.

Ufic, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Ufic, a clerk at Worcester. He witnessed documents between 966 and 985.

Ufic, father of Eadric. He was the holder of a messuage in Worcester. Early 11th century.

Ufic, a witness at Christchurch Canterbury in c1042.

Ugelbart (Ugelberd), a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Ugelbart, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Croom House and Kirby Grindalythe.

Uhtbrand, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two bovates at Tabley in Bucklow Hundred.

Uhtbrand, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Aston-upon-Trent.

Uhtbrand, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Trowell in Broxtow Wapentake.

Uhtferth, a thegn of king Alfred in 892.

Uhtred, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Uhtred, sub-king of the Hwicce between 757 and 770, sharing rule with his brothers Ealdred and Eanbert.

Uhtred, a dux in Essex. A witness at Clovesho in 824.

Uhtred, a witness to a Rochester charter of 841.

Uhtred, son of the Northumbrian high-reeve Eadwulf and brother of Ealdred. He survived the battle of Corbridge in c905.

Uhtred, an ealdorman in North Mercia c926-934. He held a land at Hope, Aston and Bakewell in Derbyshire.

Uhtred, bishop of Lindisfarne 942-c957, after Wigred.

Uhtred Cild, a pedisequus or attendant between 937 and 956. He held land at Chesterfield in Derbyshire. Possibly the son of ealdorman Uhtred.

Uhtred, a dux. A witness to a Wells charter of king Edgar in 958.

Uhtred, a slave in Durham. He and his step-father Aethelred Treadwude were given to Geatflaed by Cwaespatric, and were later freed. Late 10th century.

Uhtred, earl of Northumbria 1006-1016. Son of earl Waltheof. He married Egfritha, daughter of bishop Aldhun, then Sigen, daughter of Styr, then Aelfgifu, daughter of king Aethelred. He submitted to Swein Forkbeard in 1012; he ravaged Mercia with king Edmund Ironside in 1016, but returned north to submit to king Cnut. He was killed in 1016 by Thurbrand Hold, probably at the instigation of Eadric Streona.

Uhtred, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Uhtred, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Wallasey and Norton in Cheshire and three hides and nine carucates at Crosby, Kirkby and Skelmersdale in South Lancs.

Uhtred, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held an acre at Kiligorrick in Fawton Hundred.

Uhtred, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate and three bovates at Elton, Cowley and Barlow.

Uhtred, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Clyst Gerred, Clayhanger and Woolston.

Uhtred, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Ashwell in Odsey Hundred.

Uhtred, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a hide at Chubworthy in Williton Hundred.

Uhtred, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held land for one plough at Musden in Totmonslow Hundred.

Uhtred, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held five carucates at Houghton, Newton and Fenstead.

Uhtred, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-three estates amounting to one hundred and thirty three carucates, including large estates at Guisborough, Brotton and Skelton.

Uitmaer, a Northumbrian noble. He gave land to the monastery at Wearmouth. Early 8th century.

Ulanceard, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Ulbawes (Ulbause), in Arthurian legend: Earl of Surluse.

Ulbert, a burgess with sake and soke in Lincoln in 1066.

Ulchel, a landholder at Ingleby in Derbyshire in 1066.

Ulf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ulf, a landholder at Milton and Fordham in Cambs, and disputant over land at Chippenham. Brother of Oswig. Late 10th century.

Ulf, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Canterbury, Lincoln and York. Late 10th century.

Ulf, a thegn. He attested at Peterborough between 970 and 983. Son of Dodd and brother of Eincund.

Ulf, son of an ealdorman. A surety for land made over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Ulf, father of Styr. A Northumbrian noble. Late 10th century.

Ulf of Yttergarde, served in the armies of Cnut and Thurkill in England in c1016.

Ulf, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Ulf, a priest. A festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Ulf, son of Mannig Swartingsone. On his father's death he stole an estate at Chepenhall in Suffolk, but on being bitten by a snake, returned it to the abbey at Bury St.Edmunds. Mid 11th century.

Ulf, a Danish earl. He married Estrith the sister of king Cnut, and probably returned to Denmark as Viceroy in c1030. He was the brother of earl Eglaf and of Gytha the wife of earl Godwine.

Ulf, a port reeve of London in c1040, and sheriff of Middlesex. He married Cynegyth.

Ulf, son of Toki and brother of Care and Aki. He held land at Holcombe Regis in Devon. Mid 11th century.

Ulf, a witness in Norfolk of the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Ulf of Welle, a thegn. A landholder in Suffolk and Norfolk, possibly at Wells. Mid 11th century.

Ulf, bishop of Dorchester on Thames 1049-1052, after Eadnoth. A king's chaplain. A Norman, he was expelled from the bishopric and forced to leave England when earl Godwine returned from exile in 1052.

Ulf, a thegn. In 1059 he witnessed the charter granting Taynton in Oxon to St. Denis in Paris. He probably held land at Aston, Codicote and Oxhey in Herts.

Ulf of Glatton, a witness of the will of Thurgunt at Ramsey Abbey. Mid 11th century.

Ulf of Studham (Oswulf), son of Fran. A thegn of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held twelve hides in Beds, ten hides in Bucks, and eight hides in Herts. He married Aethelgyth.

Ulf, a Northumbrian thegn. Son of Dolfin. He was killed in 1065, supposedly on the orders of earl Tostig. His death, with that of Gospatric and Gamel, prompted the uprising in York that led to the exiling of Tostig.

Ulf, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Edward the Confessor and harold II. Mid 11th century.

Ulf Fenisc, son of Topi and Eadgifu, and brother of Healden. He held large estates in Beds, Berks, Cambs, Hunts, Derby, Lincs, Northants, Notts, Oxon, and Yorks in 1066. He married Madselin.

Ulf, a huscarle of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held thirty-nine hides at Edlesborough and Newport Pagnell in Bucks, and five hides at Hanworth in Middlesex. Probably son of Manni.

Ulf, son of Burgred. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held twenty-two hides in Ixhill, Lamua and Moulsoe Hundreds.

Ulf, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Mollington in the Wirral.

Ulf, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate and six bovates at Hilton, Rowthorn and Swarkeston.

Ulf, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen estates amounting to sixteeen hides.

Ulf, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide at Poorton in Beaminster Hundred.

Ulf, a kings thegn and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Great Parndon in Harlow Hundred.

Ulf, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-three hides at Great Rissington, Horton and Bisley.

Ulf, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held thirteen hides at Fen Stanton.

Ulf, a landholder in Lancs in 1066. He held ten carucates at Melling, Hornby and Lonsdale.

Ulf, landholders in Leics in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-five carucates at Groby, Ratby and Markfield.

Ulf, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name, including Ulf Fenisc, held thirty-five estates amounting to one hundred and seventy-three carucates, including large estates at Nocton, Barton, Scampton and Cranwell.

Ulf, father of Sortebrand. His son was a burgess with sake and soke in Lincoln in 1066.

Ulf, a thegn and landholder in Middlesex in 1066. He held four hides at Hillingdon.

Ulf, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held nine hides at Ewelme and Ibstone.

Ulf, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-six carucates at Burnham, Hethersett and Lopham.

Ulf, son of Azor. A landholder in Northants in 1066. He held five virgates at Brafield and Houghton.

Ulf, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held thirty hides at Whichford, Harrington and Arthingworth.

Ulf, a landholder in Rutland in 1066. He held two carucates at Burley in Alstoe Wapentake.

Ulf, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two hides at Isombridge in Wrockwardine Hundred.

Ulf, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held a hide at Woolston and Hawkwell.

Ulf, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Ulf son of Mannig Swart and Ulf of Mutford, held eighteen carucates at Bradley, Syleham and Somerleyton.

Ulf, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Halesworth in Blything Hundred.

Ulf, a thegn and landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held twenty-five hides at Beddington and Chipstead.

Ulf, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a virgate at Ratton in Willingdon Hundred.

Ulf, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three hides at Weston-under-Wetherley.

Ulf, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Comberton in Pershore Hundred.

Ulf, a deacon and landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at North Cave and Askham.

Ulf, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name, including Ulf Fenisc, held forty-eight estates amounting to one hundred and eighty-three carucates.

Ulf, a son of king Harold II. Brother of Godwine, Magnus, Edmund, Gunnhild and Gytha, and half-brother of Harold. Mid 11th century.

Ulfcetel see Ulfketel

Ulfelm, moneyer. see Wulfhelm

Ulfgrim, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Ulfgrin, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held half a virgate at Hardmead in Moulsoe Hundred.

Ulfin, in Arthurian legend: A hermit.

Ulfin of Ridcaradoch in Arthurian legend; A rich thegn, and adviser of Uther Pendragon. He was involved in the seduction of Ygerna.

Ulfius, in Arthurian legend; a knight of Uther Pendragon.

Ulfkell, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held seven carucates at Sinfin, Foremark and Thurvaston.

Ulfkell, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held six carucates at Beeston, Worsop and Woodborough.

Ulfketel, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Ulfketel, ealdorman of East Anglia. He was killled fighting against the Danes in 870.

Ulfketel, a miles in 949. He held land at Sutton on the Hill in Derbyshire.

Ulfketel, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Lincoln, Norwich and York. Early 11th century.

Ulfketel, son of Oswulf. A thegn in Yorks. He held land at Norton in County Durham. Late 10th century.

Ulfketel, a thegn. A witness of documents at St.Albans in 1007 and Sherborne in 1010.

Ulfketel, previous owner of a silver hilted sword in the possession of Athelstan atheling in 1016.

Ulfketel Snilling, ealdorman of East Anglia c1004-1016. He tried to cut off the Danes from their ships after the sack of Norwich, then fought valiantly at Thetford in 1004, and was an opponent much respected by the Danes. He married Wulfhild, and was father of Edwin and Aethelwold. He was killed at the battle of Ashingdon in 1016.

Ulfketel, a king’s reeve. A festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Ulfketel, a priest. A festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Ulfketel, nephew of Thurketel of Palgrave. He inherited land at Wingfield in Suffolk in c1038 from his uncle.

Ulfketel, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Bedford, Huntingdon and York. Mid 11th century.

Ulfketel, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Ulfketel, a landholder at Borough Green in Cambs in 1045. He held the land jointly with Thurstan of Wimbuish. Probably father of Thorth.

Ulfketel cild, a witness in Cambs to the will of Thurstan of Wimbish, in 1045.

Ulfketel, a sheriff in Hereford in c1045.

Ulfketel, abbot of Crowland in c1060, after Wulfgeat. A monk and sacristan from Peterborough.

Ulfketel, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Ulfketel, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Heswall, Hatherton and Thornton.

Ulfketel, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held six bovates at Oxhay.

Ulfketel, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Lassington in Longbridge Hundred.

Ulfketel, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held four hides at Downton and Monkland.

Ulfketel, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held seven and a half carucates at North Kilworth.

Ulfketel, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen estates amounting to fourteen carucates.

Ulfketel, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held eleven carucates at Harling, Framingham and Lexham.

Ulfketel, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held three hides at Braybrooke, Pipewell and Rushton.

Ulfketel, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held six carucates at Lambley, Hucknall and Rempstone.

Ulfketel, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held four hides at Betton, Faintree and Whitton.

Ulfketel, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held two carucates at Rendlesham, Browston and Bungay.

Ulfketel, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held half a hide at Napton in Marton Hundred.

Ulfketel, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Hanley and Redmarley in Doddingtree Hundred.

Ulfketel, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held fifty-seven estates amounting to one hundred and thirty-seven carucates.

Ulfred, a thegn in Dorset in 854.

Ulfrid, missionary. see Wilfrid

Ulfyne, chamberlain of Uther Pendragon. He aided Uther in the seduction of Ygerna. Legend, early 6th century.

Ulf... see also Wulf...

Ulpia Felicissima, daughter of Ulpius Felix. Named on a lead canister found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB691.

Ulpius, named on an altar found at Lanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1086.

Ulpius Apolinaris, named on a tombstone found at Carlisle. Married to Aurelia Aureliana. Roman, unknown date. RIB959.

Ulpius Canalius, a soldier of the century of Julius Numisianus. Named on a building stone found near Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1315.

Ulpius Deciminus, Lucius, an oculist. Named on a marble stamp. Roman, unknown date and location, though possibly Colchester. RIB2446.8. m111,

Ulpius Felix, named on a lead canister found at York. Father of Ulpia Felicissima. Roman, unknown date. RIB691.

Ulpius Januarius, Marcus, aedile of the village of Petuaria in c140. Named on a dedication slab found at Brough-on-Humber. RIB707.

Ulpius Januarius, Marcus, probably a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Germania. Roman, unknown date. RIB506.

Ulpius Marcellus, an overbearing Roman governor of Britain in c180. Named on an altar found at Benwell. RIB1329.

Ulpius Quintus, Marcus, a frumentarius of the 6th legion Victrix at Gloucester. Roman, c96. Probably brother of Calidus Quietus. CIL VI 3346. m117.

Ulpius Sestius, Lucius, named on a tombstone found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB163.

Ulpianus Silvanus, a veteran of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a relief found in London. Unknown date. RIB 1.

Ulpius Titianus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Baetasians. Named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB838.

Ulric, a boy taper-bearer at Crowland after the battle of Kesteven in 870.

Ulric see also Wulfric

Ultan, brother of Fursey and Foillan. He left his monastery to become a hermit, and was joined by Fursey. Mid 7th century.

Ultan, an Irish priest at a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne. A scribe and probably a fine illuminator. Early 8th century.

Ulv of Borresta, a Swedish viking who raided England in 1009 with Thurkill the Tall.

Ulvar, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held two carucates at Stanley in Appletree Wapentake.

Ulved, father of Turved, the miller at Barkston in Lincs in 1066.

Ulueua see Wulfeva

Ul... see also Wulf...

Unban, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three bovates at Sutton-on-the-Hill in Appletree Wapentake.

Unbein (Hunbein), a moneyer of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Unbern, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Unfac, Notts landholder. see Wulfheah

Unferth, in the poem Beowulf: A thyle or spokesman of king Hrothgar. Son of Eglaf.

Unica, named on a coarse black-ware fragment found at Keynsham, Somerset. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.463.

Unketel, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Hunchilhuse in West Riding.

Unnust, a king of the Picts. He died in 759. SD

Unolf, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Unsger, Devon landholder. see Asgar Contractus

Unspac, a moneyer, at York, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Unspac, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Untan, a landholder in 1066. He held six hides at Coughton and Dosthill in Warks, and a hide at Bradley in Staffs.

Unwen, in the poem Widsith: son of Eastgota, a character sought by Widsith.

Unwona, bishop of Leicester 785-803, after Eadbert. With archbishop Hygebert he translated the body of Alban in 793.

Uny, Cornish saint. see Euny

Uoba, a dux in Mercia in 794.

Upiferth, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Urand, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Urbald, a witness of documents in Kent in c674.

Urbgennius, in Arthurian legend: The leading citizen of Bath. A warrior in the army of Arthur, he was killed in Gaul.

Urfai, son of Golistan. A warrior-hero of the Gododdin. He was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Urfius, a centurion. Named on a tile found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB2491.90.

Urgain, in legend a leading citizen of Bath or Chester. He was killed in France. Early 6th century.

Urgan, in Arthurian legend: A giant slain by Tristan.

Urianus, son of Andragius. In legend king of Britain for 5 years after his father. Late 4th century BC.

Urien, in legend, the brother of Loth of Lodonesia and of Auguselus. Possibly king of Moray. Early 6th century.

URIEN of Rheged, with Rhydderch Hen, Guallanc and Morcant, one of four kings who fought against king Theoderic of Bernicia in c580. Son of Kynvarch and Nefyn and brother of Enhinti. His children included bishop Rhum, Owain, Pascent, Riwallawn, Elphin, Morfudd and Marine. He was killed by Llofan Llaw Diffro in c590.

Uriens, in Arthurian legend; King of Gore. He married Morgan le Fay and was father of Uwaine.

Urith (St.), a Devon saint, founder of the church at Chittlehampton. She was killed by reapers incited by her jealous step-mother. Her date is not known.

Urk (Ork), an oeconomus or huscarle of kings Cnut and Edward between 1024 and 1058. He married Tole. He founded the monastery at Abbotsbury in Dorset.

Urm, a dux in Wessex in c950.

Urre of the Mount, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Hungary. Brother of Felelolie.

Ursa, sister of Lurio the German. Named on a tombstone found at Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1483.

Urse d'Abetôt, sheriff in Worcester in c1055. He put God's curse, as a rhyme, on bishop Aldred.

Urseius, Lucius, named on an altar found at Burgh-by-Sands. Roman, unknown date. RIB2043.

Ursula (St.), daughter of Dionoth, a king in Britain. She left to avoid marriage to the Breton Conan, but she and her company of eleven thousand virgins were slaughtered in Cologne by the king Gowan of the Huns. Attributed to 3rd to 5th century.

Ursus, actarius of the 2nd legion Augusta in c244. Named on a pillar found at Caerleon. RIB327.

Urtegi, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Oxford. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Usca, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Uscfrea see Wuscfrea

Usibucus, a patricius, possibly an ealdorman, in Somerset in 693.

Ustman, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Utel, bishop of Hereford 793-801, after Ceolmund. An abbot from Mercia.

Uther Pendragon, son of Constantine and brother of Ambrosius Aurelius and Constans. In legend, king in West Britain 497-516, after Ambrosius Aurelianus. He married Igerna after defeating her husband Gorlois at the battle of Mount Damen in 498. He died after drinking from a well at St.Albans that had been poisoned by the Saxons. Father of Arthur and Anna.

Utta (Uttan), abbot of Gateshead in c653. Brother of Adda. As a priest he was sent by king Oswy of Northumbria to collect Eanflaed, daughter of king Edwin, from exile in Kent. Mid 7th century.

Uvi see Ufi

Uvius, abbot of Bury. see Ufi

Uwaine (Owaine), in Arthurian legend: Son of Morgan le Fay and king Uriens. He was killed by Gawaine.

Vacca, named on a Samian fragment found at Silchester. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.556.

Vacia, sister of the corniculario Aelius Mercurialis. Named on a tombstone found at Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1742.

Vagon, in Arthurian legend: A hermit.

Vains, in Arthurian legend: A knight.

Vale de, in Arthurian legend: A duke. Uncle of Aguarus.

Valens, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Brecknock. Roman, unknown date. RIB402.

Valentinus, named on a black-burnished bowl fragment found at Chesterholm. Roman, c125. RIB2503.433.

Valentinus, a soldier of the 30th legion. Named on the Colchester Vase. Probably a gladiator. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2503.119.

Valentinus, a Pannonian exiled to Britain in c369. He had been sentenced to death, but proved too useful militarily. Brother-in-law of Maximinus.

Valeria Frontina, named on a marble tombstone found at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB202.

Valerianus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Chesterholm. Roman, unknown date. RIB1711.

Valerius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Ebchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1109.

Valerius, a soldier of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on an altar found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1577.

Valerius, a soldier, probably of the 14th Legion. His tombstone was found near Wroxeter. Roman, unknown date.

Valerius Tuscus, a Roman tile-maker in Caerleon. Mid 1st century. RIB2489.68.

Valerius Ursus, Marcus, a centurion. Named on a helmet found in London. Probably mid 1st century. RIB2425.2.

Valerius, Gaius, named on an altar found near Newcastle. Roman, unknown date. RIB1321.

Valerius Genialis, Sextus, a trooper of the Cavalry Regiment of Thracians. A Frisian. Named on a tombstone found at Cirencester. Probably early 2nd century. RIB109.

Valerius Adjutor, son of Valerius Vindicianus and Titia Pinta and brother of Varialus. Named on a stone coffin found near Hoveringham. Roman, unknown date. RIB720.

Valerius Amandinus, father of Valerius Superventor and Valerius Marcellus. Named on a sarcophagus found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB16.

Valerius Amandus, Gaius, an oculist. Named on a green schist stamp found at Biggleswade. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.2.

Valerius Candidus, named on a Samian fragment found at Wilderspool, Cheshire. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.560.

Valerius Cassianus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1822.

Valerius Celsus, Gaius, commander of the 1st Pannoniorum Tampiana at Chester in c103. RIB2401.01.

Valerius Crescens Fulvianus, Roman governor of Britannia Inferior in c230. Named on a dedication slab found at Ribchester. RIB587.

Valerius Crispus, Gaius, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB478.

Valerius Flavus, a centurion of the 2nd cohort. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB337.

Valerius Fronto, prefect of the Cavalry Squadron of Vettonians in c200. Named on an altar found at Bowes, Yorks. RIB730.

Valerius Fronto, Quintus, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB479.

Valerius Fulvianus, Marcus, a prefect of cavalry. Named on an altar found at Binchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1029.

Valerius, Gaius, a standard-bearer of the 9th legion. Named on tombstone fragments found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB257.

Valerius, Gaius, a soldier. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB539.

Valerius Gemellus, named on a barrel stave found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2442.25.

Valerius Justus, Gaius, an actarius of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Married to Cocceia Irene. From Germania. Probably 3rd century. RIB507.

Valerius Justus, Lucius, a soldier of the 6th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1175.

Valerius Latinus, Lucius, an oculist. Named on a green steatite stamp found near Inveresk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.12.

Valerius Latinus, Marcus, a soldier of the 20th legion. Named on a tombstone found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB158.

Valerius Longinus, Gaius, a tribune. Named on an altar found at Risingham. Roman, unknown date. RIB1210.

Valerius, Lucius, named on a tombstone fragment found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB542.

Valerius Lupercus, prefect of the 2nd cohort of Lingonians. Named on an altar panel found near Workington. Roman, unknown date. RIB800.

Valerius Marcellus, Lucius, a prefect. Named on a dedication slab found near Old Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB886.

Valerius Marcellus, son of Valerius Amandinus and brother of Valerius Superventor. Named on a sarcophagus found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB16.

Valerius Martialis, named on a mortarium fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, probably 1st century. RIB2496.6.

Valerius Martialis, a centurion. Named on a dedication slab found at Great Chesters. Roman, c225. RIB1738.

Valerius Martialis, Marcus, named on a tombstone fragment found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB541.

Valerius Maximus, a centurion of the 5th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1682.

Valerius Maximus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB351.

Valerius Maxsimus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB352.

Valerius Messala Corvinus, Caius, designated commander of the force planned for the invasion of Britain in 27 BC.

Valerius Nigrinus, a duplicarius of the Cavalry Regiment of Tungrians. Named on an altar found near Falkirk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2140.

Valerius Probianus, named on an altar found at Chester-le-Street. Roman, unknown date. RIB1045.

Valerius Primus, a trooper and optio of a Cavalry Squadron. Named on a tombstone found near Brecon. Roman, unknown date. RIB405.

Valerius, Publius, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.563.

Valerius Pudens, Gaius, Roman governor of Britain c202-c205.

Valerius Pudens, Titus, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. From Pannonia. Probably late 1st century. RIB258.

Valerius Rufus, a soldier of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a silver plate found near Rochdale. Roman, unknown date. RIB582.

Valerius Seneca, Lucius, a soldier of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Pannonia. Roman, unknown date. RIB480.

Valerius Silvinus, Titus, a landowner. Named on a wooden stilus tablet found in London. Roman, 118. RIB2504.29.

Valerius Superventor, son of Valerius Amandinus and brother of Valerius Marcellus. Named on a sarcophagus found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB16.

Valerius Theodorianus, son of Emilia Theodora. Named on a stone coffin found at York. From Nomentum, near Rome. Roman, unknown date. RIB677.

Valerius Tullus, Gaius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1826.

Valerius Valentinus, Gaius, an oculist. Named on a green schist stamp found at Biggleswade. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.2.

Valerius Valentinus, a die-carver at Malton in Yorks. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.24.

Valerius Verus, a centurion of the 8th cohort. Named on a building stone found near Carvoran. Roman, unknown date. RIB1761.

Valerius Victor, Gaius, standard-bearer of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, probably late 1st century. RIB365.

Valerius Victor, Gaius, named on a tombstone found at Chester. Married to Voconia Nigrina. Roman, unknown date. RIB543.

Valerius Victorinus, Quintus, a Roman soldier. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Unknown date. RIB259.

Valerius Vindicianus, named on a stone coffin found near Hoveringham. Married to Titia Pinta and father of Valerius Adjutor and Varialus. Possibly the magister Vindicianus. Roman, unknown date. RIB720.

Valerius Vitalis, a centurion of the 1st cohort of Frisiavonians. Named on a building stone found near Glossop. Roman, unknown date. RIB279.

Valeus, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Vannius Latinus, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, late 1st century. RIB2501.565.

Vannus, owner of a bronze bowl found in Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.63.

Varenius Proculeianus, a centurion. Named on a die found at Holt in East Anglia. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.9.

Varialis, son of Valerius Vindicianus and Titia Pinta and brother of Valerius Adjutor. Named on a stone coffin found near Hoveringham. Roman, unknown date. RIB720.

Varius Celer, a centurion of the 2nd cohort. Named on a building stone found near Wallsend. Roman, unknown date. RIB1310.

Varius Marcellus, Sextus, Roman procurator in Britain in 197. An equestrian.

Varius Severus, Marcus, a beneficiarius of the governor. Named on an altar found at Dorchester-on-Thames. Roman, unknown date. RIB235.

Varius Vitalis, Quintus, a beneficiarius of the governor. Named on an altar, found at Catterick, that he restored in c191. RIB725.

Varriatus, named on a black dish found in Essex or Cambs. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.438.

Varronius, Gaius, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on an inscription found in the Cumberland quarries. Roman, unknown date. RIB998.

Varsidius Justus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Ebchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1111.

Vassedo, named on a grey beaker found in the Mithraeum at Colchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.439.

Vassinus, named on a silver plate found at Stony Stratford. Roman, unknown date. RIB215.

Vatiaucus, named on a bronze votive plaque found at Godmanchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2432.4.

Vatico, named on a Samian fragment found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.572.

Vatila, named on a Samian fragment found at Baldock, Herts. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.570.

Vatta, named on an altar found near Lancaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB610.

Vattenus, Quintus, a bronzesmith. His work was found in Suffolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2415.43.

Vatus, named on a Samian fragment found at Silchester. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.571.

Vauesour, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Vecilius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB353.

Veell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Veer, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Veik, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Brandesburton in East Riding.

Veisyn, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Velius, named on bone roundels found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB2440.145.

Vellibia (Ertola), daughter of Sudrenus. Known as Ertola. Named on a tombstone found at Corbridge. Roman, unknown date. RIB1181.

Vellocatus, armour bearer of the Brigantian leader Venutius. He married queen Cartimandua after she divorced Venutius. Mid 1st century.

Velox, a troop leader. Named on an amphora fragment found at Catterick. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.181.

Velvinna, a suspect for the carrying off of Vilbia, named on a leaden curse found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB154.

Venenus, named on an altar found at Chesters. A German. Roman, unknown date. RIB1449.

Veneria, named on a silver spoon found in Bucks. Probably 4th century. RIB2420.43.

Venico, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1543.

Venour, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Ventinus, named on a stone roundel found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2438.4.

Venulus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1663.

Venustinus Lupus, named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1986.

Venustus, named on a Samian fragment found at Ribchester, Lancs. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2501.582.

Venustus, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.583.

Venutius, a Brigantian leader. He married queen Cartimandua but was divorced by her. He then fought against her, and then against the Romans. Mid 1st century.

Vepogenus, grandfather of Lossio Veda. A Caledonian. Named on a bronze plate found at Colchester. Roman, c230. RIB191.

Veranius, named on a Samian fragment found at Wroxeter. Roman, mid 1st century. Possibly Quintus Veranius the governor. RIB2501.585.

Veranius, Quintus, Roman governor of Britain 57-58, after Didius Gallus, but died inside a year.

Verbeia, a Celtic goddess, possibly centred on Ilkley in Yorks.

Verca, abbess of Tyningham. In 687 she gave a linen cloth to the dying Cuthbert that he instructed abbot Herefrith to use at his burial.

Verctissa, named on barrel staves found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2442.26.

Verecunda, named on a tombstone found near Dunbarton. Roman, unknown date. RIB2183.

Verecunda, an actress or dancer. Named on a pottery fragment found at Leicester. Roman, unknown date.

Verecunda Rufilia, wife of Excingus. Of the Dobunni tribe. Named on a tombstone found near Rotherham. Roman, unknown date. RIB621.

Verecundius Diogenes, Marcus, sevir Augustalis of the colony of York. Named on a stone coffin found at York. Married to Julia Fortunata. From Aquitaine. Roman, probably 3rd century. RIB678.

Verecundius Severus, Gaius, named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1984.

Verecundus, a freedman of Favonius Facilis. Named on a tombstone found at Colchester. Probably c48. RIB200.

Verecundus, named on a black burnished cooking pot fragment found at Barnwood, Glos. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.158.

Verecundus, named on Samian fragments found in London and Gwynedd. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.587-8.

Vereius Fortunatus, Lucius, a centurion of the 6th legion. Named on an altar part found at Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1907.

Verica (Bericus), a king of the Atrebates. Son of Tincommius, and brother of Eppillus. He was exiled in Gaul in c15, seeking Roman support.

Verina, M., named on a buff jug found at Ilchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.444.

Verinus, named on a mortarium fragment found at Newstead. Roman, unknown date. RIB2497.25.

Verinus, named on a Samian fragment found at Richborough, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.596.

Verio, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Lampeter. Roman, unknown date. RIB411.

Verius Superstis, Quintus, prefect of the 1st cohort of Tungrians. Named on an altar found at Housesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1586.

Verly, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Vernoun, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Verus, a centurion. Named on a spear found in London. Probably late 1st century. RIB2427.2.

Verus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1661.

Verus, named on a Samian fragment found at Chesters, Northumberland. Roman, early 2nd century. RIB2501.595.

Vescy, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Vesnius Viator, a centurion. Named on a building slab found near Stanwix. Roman, unknown date. RIB2031.

Vespasian, Flavius, Roman emperor 69-79. He was a legionary commander in Britain in 43. Father of Titus, and brother of Flavius Sabinus.

Vestalis, named on grey dish fragments found near Stirling. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.445.

Vesuius Rufus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Birdoswald. Roman, unknown date. RIB1858.

Vesuvius Rufus, a centurion of the 10th cohort. Named on a building stone found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2084.

Veteris (Hueteris), a Celtic god, worshipped by males in Britain.

Vettia Mansueta, named on an altar found at Carvoran. Mother of Claudia Turianilla. Roman, unknown date. RIB1789.

Vettius Bolanus, Marcus, Roman governor of Britain 69-71, after Trebellius.

Vettius Benignus, a freedman. Named on an altar base found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB138.

Vettius Catullus, Quintus, maker of a barrel found in London. Roman, unknown date. RIB2442.20.

Vettius Romulus, named on a tombstone die found at Bath. Married to Victoria Sabina, and father of Successa Petronia. Roman, unknown date. RIB164.

Vettius Valens, Marcus, a Roman legatus iuridicus in Britain. Mid 2nd century. CIL XI 383. m117.

Vetula, named on a two grey bowls found at Pakenham, Suffolk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.446.

Viator, named on an amphora fragment found at Carlisle. Roman, unknown date. RIB2494.183.

Viator, named on Samian fragments found at Corbridge and Chesters, Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.602-3.

Vibald, comes. see Wigbald

Vibenius Lucius, a beneficiarius of the governor. Named on an altar to Mars Cocidius, found at Lancaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB602.

Vibennius, Quintus (probably Libertus Iucundus), named on a gravestone found at Englefield Green, Surrey. Inccorrect stone so not believed to be a soldier stationed in Britain. RIB2317.

Vibia, named on silver spoons found in Kent. Probably 4th century. RIB2420.45.

Vibia Jucunda, named on a tombstone found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB164.

Vibius, named on Samian fragments found at Southwark and Radstock, Somerset. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.606-7.

Vibius Clemens, a centurion of the 2nd legion Adjutrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB475.

Vibius Proculus, a centurion. Named on a lead label found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2410.3.

Vibius Secundus, Quintus, a soldier of the 20th legion Valeria Victrix. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. From Cremona. Roman, unknown date. RIB508.

Vibius Severus, a centurion. Named on a die found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2409.10.

Viboleius Secundus, Publius, named on an altar found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB1052.

Vicarius, named on red-ware vessel fragment found at Silchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.449.

Victor, a Moorish freedman of Numerianus. Named on a tombstone found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB1064.

Victor, owner of a spear found in London. Probably late 1st century. RIB2427.2.

Victor, named on a Samian fragment found at Richborough, Kent. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.609.

Victor, named on a jug fragment found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB2502.25.

Victor, named on Samian fragments found at Corbridge, Inveresk, London and Chesters, Northumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.608,10,12,13.

Victor, named on a Samian dish found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, early 3rd century. RIB2501.307.

Victor, son of the centurion Flavius Virilis and Bodicca, and brother of Victorinus. Roman, probably third century. CIL VIII 2877.

Victor, son of the primus pilus Saturninus. A singulares, recorded at Chesterholm. Roman, probably third century.

Victoria Sabina, named on a tombstone die found at Bath. Wife of Vettius Romulus and mother of Successa Petronia. Roman, unknown date. RIB164.

Victorianus, named on a grey jug found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.159.

Victoricus, named on a Samian dish found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, early 3rd century. RIB2501.307.

Victoricus, named on a pewter plate found at Verulamium. He married Viventia. Probably late 4th century. RIB2417.35.

Victorina, named on a Samian dish found at Ospringe, Kent. Roman, early 3rd century. RIB2501.307.

Victorinus, Pomponius see Pomponius

Victorinus, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Great Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1671.

Victorinus, son of the centurion Flavius Virilis and Bodicca, and brother of Victor. Roman, probably third century. CIL VIII 2877.

Victorinus, an interpreter of dreams at the temple of Nodens at Lydney Park. Probably late 4th century. RIB2448.3.

Victorinus, Roman vicarius in Britain. An Aquitanian. Late 4th century.

Victricius, owner of a pewter jug found in Hants. Roman, unknown date. RIB2417.33.

Victricius, bishop of Rouen. He visited Britain to preach in c396. Patrick claimed that he was instructed by Victricius, in a dream, to return from Britain to Ireland to preach.

Vidaris, named on a tombstone found in Westmorland. Father of Crescentinus. Roman, unknown date. RIB785.

Vidius, named on a black jar fragment found at Canterbury. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.453.

Vifli, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two carucates at Sunderlandwick and Tibthorpe.

Vigenin, earl of Leicester in c500.

Viking, a cniht of Thurstan of Wimbish. He inherited half a hide at Dullingham in Cambs from Thurstan in 1045. He became a man of earl Harold of Wessex.

Viking (Wiking), a witness of documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Viking, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held two hides at Ashendon.

Viking, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide at Dullingham in Radfield Hundred.

Viking, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held ten estates amounting to six hides.

Viking., a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held thirty-seven acres at Helmingham, Storeham and Burgate.

Vilbia, subject of a curse after being carried off. Named with eight suspects on the leaden curse, found at Bath. Roman, unknown date. RIB154.

Vilers, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Vilidedius, named on a tombstone found near Halton Chesters. Roman, unknown date. RIB1420.

Villiars the Valiant, in Arthurian legend: A knight, latterly of Lancelot.

Vil... see Wil...

Vincentius, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. Roman, unknown date. RIB1533.

Vincentius, named on red pot fragment found at Hemel Hempstead. Roman, 4th century. RIB2503.456.

Vindacius Ariovistus, Titus, an oculist. Named on a green stone stamp found near Hereford. Roman, unknown date. RIB2446.3.

Vindalicus, a troop leader. named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.617.

Vindex, a Brigantian tribesman. Father of the Roman soldier Nectovelius of the 2nd cohort of Thracians. Named on a tombstone found near Falkirk. Roman, unknown date. RIB2142.

Vindex, named on an altar found at Benwell. Roman, unknown date. RIB1333.

Vindicianus, magister, and builder of a signal station. Named on the dedication slab found on the site at Ravenscar. Possisbly Valerius Vindicianus. Late 4th century. RIB721.

Vindicianus, named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Brother of Greca and Crotilo Germanus. Roman, unknown date. RIB934.

Vindilus, named on a mortarium fragment found at Doncaster. Roman, unknown date. RIB2497.24.

Vindomorucus, named on a building stone found near Burgh-by-Sands. Roman, c369. RIB2053.

Vindutius, a soldier of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB366.

Vinicius Celsus, Gaius, named on an altar found at South Shields. Roman, unknown date. RIB1055.

Vinindat, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Vinnius, Publius, named on a Samian fragment found in London. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.618.

Vinomathus, named on an altar found at Carrawburgh. A German. Roman, unknown date. RIB1528.

Vinotonus, a native god, identified near Hadrian’s Wall.

Vinuleius Super, a centurion. Named on a lead label found at Caerleon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2410.5.

Vipsassuus, named on a white jug found at Gloucester. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.457.

Virgilius, an Irish abbot. He died in 903.

Virilis, named on an altar found at Ebchester. A German. Roman, unknown date. RIB1102.

Virilis, named on a Samian fragment found at Silchester. Roman, mid 2nd century. RIB2501.620.

Virilis, named on a Samian fragment found by Hadrian’s Wall. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.619.

Virius Lupus, a dux under Severus, fighting the Maeatae north of the Antonine wall. Later governor of Britain in 197.

Virocata, named on a grey cooking pot found at Beckfoot, Cumbria. Roman, early 4th century. RIB2503.160.

Vital, a Norman knight. He landed with duke William at Pevensey in 1066.

Vitalet (Vitalis), a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a manor of two and a half virgates at Charford.

Vitalis, a centurion. Named on a bronze plate found in Cumbria. Roman, unknown date. RIB2427.19.

Vitalis, named on Samian fragments found at St.Albans and Castleford, Yorks. Roman, late 1st century. RIB2501.623,628.

Vitalis, named on a pink jug fragment found at Caerleon. Roman, late 1st century. RIB2503.459.

Vitalis, named on a beaker fragment found at Rushden, Northants. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2502.26.

Vitalis, named on a Samian fragment found at Corbridge. Roman, late 2nd century. RIB2501.624.

Vitalis, named on a buff-ware vessel fragment found at Rockbourne, Hants. Roman, unknown date. RIB2503.458.

Vitalis, named on altars found at Chester-le-Street, Carrawburgh and in Cumberland. Roman, unknown date. RIB1017,1047,1537.

Vitalis, named on Samian fragments found at Catterick, Cirencester and Caernarvon. Roman, unknown date. RIB2501.625-7.

Vitalis, a priest of king Edward. With the priest Bernard he held the church of St.Mary at Huntingdon in 1066.

Vitalis, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held eleven hides at Charlton Hawthorne and Luccombe in Somerset and a hide at Hache, Spreacombe and Shirwell in Devon.

Vitalis, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held twenty-seven hides at Fittleton, Fosbury and Ebbesbourne.

Vitellia Procula, named on a tombstone found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB696.

Vitellius Atticianus, Gaius, a centurion of the 6th legion Victrix. Named on a pedestal found at Whitley Castle. Roman, unknown date. RIB1199.

Vitellius Crescens, Marcus, an oculist. Named on a stamp. Roman, unknown date and location. RIB2446.7.

Vitellius Tancinus, Lucius, son of Mantaius. A trooper in the Cavalry Regiment of Vettones. Named on a tombstone found at Bath. Probably mid 1st century. RIB159.

Vitia, named on a grey jar fragment found at Darenth, Kent. Roman, 4th century. RIB2503.460.

Vitus, named on a Samian fragment found at Broxtowe, Notts. Roman, mid 1st century. RIB2501.630.

Vitulasius Laetinianus, legate of the 2nd legion Augusta in c253. Named on a Commemorative tablet found at Caerleon. RIB334.

Viventia, named on a pewter plate found at Verulamium. Wife, probably, of Victoricus. Probably late 4th century. RIB2417.35.

Viventia, named on silverware found at Water Newton. Probably 4th century. RIB2414.1.

Viventius, possibly a bishop or priest at Whithorn. Early 6th century.

Viviane, in Arthurian legend: A Lady of the Lake.

Vivius Marcianus, a soldier of the 2nd legion Augusta. Named on a tombstone found in London. Married to Januaria Martina. Probably 3rd century. RIB17.

Vivius Pius, commander of a cohort in c205. Named on a dedication slab found at Brough-by-Bainbridge. RIB722.

Vmframvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Voconia Nigrina, wife of Valerius Victor. Named on a tombstone found at Chester. Roman, unknown date. RIB543.

Voconius, a centurion. Named on a building stone found near Rudchester. Roman, unknown date. RIB1412.

Volantius, named on an altar found near Maryport. Roman, unknown date. RIB812.

Volcacius Hospes, prefect of cavalry, 4th cohort of Gauls. Named on an altar found at Castlesteads. Roman, unknown date. RIB1980.

Volisios, a leader of the Corieltauvi in c40. He moved his base to the area of the Parisi, north of the Humber.

Volmarus, blind priest. see Wulfmaer

Volusenus, Gaius, commander of a spy-ship sent by Caesar ahead of his invasion of Britain in 54 BC.

Volusia Faustina, wife of the decurion Aurelius Senecio. Named on a tombstone found at Lincoln. Roman, unknown date. RIB250.

Volusius Irenaeus, named on a statue base, dedicated to Arimanes, found at York. Roman, unknown date. RIB641.

Vorthangia, father of Algarus (Aelfgar) of Baston in Lincs. Early 9th century.

VORTIGERN (Wyrtgeorn, Overking), a legendary king of West Britain, after Constans. He invited the Saxons in c449, granting them land on which to settle, in return for protection from the Picts. He married first his own daughter and had a son by her, and then Ronwen, daughter of Hengest. He and all his wives were burned to death at Genorium. Father of Vortimer, Pascent and Categern. A man of "repulsive lips". Vortigern is possibly a title rather than a personal name.

Vortimer, eldest son of king Vortigern, and brother of Categern and Pascent. He fought four times against the Saxon invaders. He is reported to have been poisoned by his step-mother Ronwen in 460.

Vortipor, a tyrannical king of the Demetae c578-c581, after Aurelius Conan. He was possibly son of Agricola the Pelagian, an Irishman, and/or the Vorteporix Protector recorded on a stone near Camarthen. .

Vosenios, a king of the Cantiaci in c10. He was ousted by Eppillus.

Vuron (Wron), a hermit at Bodmin in Cornwall. He left on the arrival of Petroc. He may be Goran. His date is not known.

Wace, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Trevigue in Stratton Hundred.

Wacer, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Wach, donor of a fishery at Whittlesey Mere to Ramsey Abbey in c1054.

Wachar, a monk and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Wacher of Swaffham, a witness at Ely. Late 10th century.

Wacra, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held ten acres at Great Glemham in Plomesgate Hundred.

Wada, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Haelsings.

Wada, a miles in Worcs in 709.

Wada, an abbot. He was the carrier who failed to deliver a letter from king Cenwulf of Mercia to pope Leo in 797.

Wada, a dux or ealdorman. He rebelled against king Eardwulf of Northumbria, and was defeated at the battle of Whalley in 798, and banished.

Wada, ealdorman of Surrey. see Huda

Wada, a cniht of Aethelric Bigga in c1040.

Wada, son of Aethelgyth. A witness to a charter of Tole, wife of Urk, in c1045.

Wada, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Patrieda in Rillerton Hundred.

Wada, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held three and a half bovates at Brampton and Wadshelf.

Wada (Wado, Wadilo, Waddell), landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen estates amounting to seven hides.

Wada, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held six hides at Corfe Mullen and Petersham. Son of Aethelgyth.

Wada, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Munsley in Radlow Hundred.

Wada, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eight and a half bovates at Ollerton and Harworth.

Wada, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held four hides at Ashbrittle.

Wada, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held a hide at Barford St.Martin in Cadworth Hundred.

Wadard, a Norman knight. He landed with duke William at Pevensey in 1066. Probably a retainer of bishop Odo of Bayeux.

Wadda, a priest in c685. A witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey.

Wadda, a lay witness of the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey in c685.

Waddell, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Patrieda, and a virgate at Pigsdon.

Waddell (Wado), a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Cathanger in Abdick Hundred.

Wadell, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Wadlos, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Cnut and Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Wado see Wada

Wadter, a moneyer of the Danish king Olaf, probably in York. Mid 10th century.

Waebheard see Swaebhard

Waedell, a moneyer, at Bath, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Waegbrand, a claimed ancestor of king Ida and the royal line of Bernicia.

Waelcyrg, a Norse demi-goddess. The Waelcyrges were used for collecting bodies from the battlefield.

Waegdaeg, one of the seven sons of Woden. A claimed ancestor of the royal house of

Deira.

Waelgist, a moneyer, at Thetford, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Waer... see Wer..., Weren...

Waga, son of Wothelgeat. A claimed ancestor of king Penda and of the royal line of Mercia.

Waga, reeve of Carlisle. He was host of queen Eormenburg and bishop Cuthbert during a visit in 685.

Waga, a landholder in 1066. He held fifty-one hides at Tysoe, Wolford, Churchover and Wootton Wawea in Warks, and three hides at Great Barr in Staffs.

Wagen, a thegn of earl Leofric. A landholder at Wotton in Glos. A witness of documents at Worcester in c1050.

Waher, a priest at Canterbury in c830.

Wahlstod, a monk at Lindisfarne. He was cured of long-standing dysentry by the dying Cuthbert in 687.

Wahlstod, bishop of Hereford c716-735, after Torthere.

Wahlstod, a priest at Glastonbury in 744.

Wailolf, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held ninety-six acres at Coddenham and Manwic.

Waland, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held five hides at Dormston in Pershore Hundred.

Walcher, a clerk at Durham. He became bishop in 1072.

Walcra, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held half a hide at Bengeo in Hertford Hundred.

Wald, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Woings.

Waldburg (St.), a British nun at Wimborne. She travelled with her brothers Willibald and Winebald when they preached in Frisia with archbishop Boniface. She became abbess of Heidenheim. Mid 8th century.

Waldere, in the poem Waldere: wielder of Mimming, a sword made by Weland the Smith. In legend, betrothed to Hildegyth.

Waldferth, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Waldgist, a landholder in Suffolk. He forfeited his estates at Northwold and Pulham per transgressionem. Mid 10th century.

Waldhere, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Waldhere, bishop of London c693-c716, after Eorconwald.

Waldhere, a comes of king Osmund of the South Saxons in c765.

Waldin, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a hide at Tadwick in Bath Forum Hundred.

Waldo, a priest in Hants in c900.

Waldulf, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Waldun, abbot of Glastonbury in 762.

Waldwin, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held twenty-four acres at Offton and Thurleston.

Wale, an abbess, probably in Mercia. A friend of abbess Eangyth. Late 7th century.

Waleman, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Walenburch, with her sister Aelfflaed held land at Woolland in Dorset in 833. Her sister Beornwyn held land at Dartington in Devon.

Walgar, a Danish noble. He was entrusted with the care of Edmund and Edward, the exiled sons of king Edmund Ironside in 1017.

Walhard, a witness to a Rochester charter of 765.

Walhaffen see Walraven

Walhhun, a witness to a Rochester charter of 747.

Wallath, a dux in Wilts in 844.

Wallo, a leader of the Britons. In c688, with queen Galaes, he took refuge in what became known as Wales.

Wallo, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Trecan in Fawton Hundred.

Wallo, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three virgates at Staunton in Carhampton Hundred.

Waloth, in Arthurian legend: Earl of Canterbury. He attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Waloun, a man of the usurper Allectus in 293. He was a stout defender against the British. Possibly eponym of Walbrook.

Walraven, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Walraven, a burgess and lawman in Lincoln in 1066. He held three carucates at Canwick in Lincs, and three hides at Sewell in Beds. Father of Agemund.

Walstan (St.) of Bawburgh in Norfolk. A confessor. In legend he was the son of a prince, born at Blytheburgh in Suffolk, and he died in 1016, though his story is unlikely.

Walter Dudde, a priest at Evesham in 706. A landholder at Swell in Glos.

Walter, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Walter, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Walter, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Walter, bishop of Hereford 1060-1079, after Leofgar and Aldred. Known as Walter of Lotharingia. A chaplain of queen Edith. He travelled to Rome with bishop Gisa in 1061.

Walter the Vinedresser, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held a hide at Wandsworth.

Walter Giffard, a companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Walter de Lacy, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Walter de Saint Martin, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

Waltferth, a moneyer, at Ipswich, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Waltheof, earl of Northumbria 965-1006. In his old age, he locked himself in Bamburgh when king Malcolm I of Scotland laid siege to Durham. Father of earl Uhtred.

Waltheof, a prominent landholder in Cumbria. Mid 11th century.

Waltheof, son of Gospatric and grandson of Maldred. Brother of Dolfin and Gospatric. Mid 11th century.

Waltheof (St.), earl of Huntingdon and Northampton in 1056, later earl of Northumbria. Son of earl Siward and Aethelflaed. He married Judith, a niece of king William. He concluded a feud with Carl, son of Thurbrand, by slaughtering Carl's sons and grandsons. He was beheaded in 1076.

Waltheof, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Osmaston in Appletree Wapentake.

Waltheof, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides and three virgates at Shilton and Hillmorton.

Waltheof, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Chalfield in Bradford Hundred.

Waltheof, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held one hundred and five carucates at Cundall, Howsham and Kilvington. Much of this land was probably that of earl Waltheof.

Walthere, a priest and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Wandefred, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Wanis, a heathen king, probably Pictish, defeated by Constantine. Mid 4th century.

Warhelm, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held half a sulung at Buckwell in Wye Hundred.

Warenne, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll. Probably William de Warenne.

Warin, a moneyer, at Northampton, of kings Edmund and Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Warmer, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Warok, in Arthurian legend: Chief of the Venetii. Father of Trephina.

Wasing, an early British king, after Haveloc. He was killed by king Cynric. Early 6th century.

Wasteneis, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Watt, a sub-king of the South Saxons in c692.

Waua, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Dean Court in Wye Hundred.

Wayland the Smith, legendary holder of magic powers. see Weland

Weahthryth, wife of Oswig of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Wealdhelm, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c860.

Wealdhelm, a thegn. A witness to a Canterbury charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Wealdhelm, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Wealdhun, abbot of Glastonbury 762-794, after Guba.

Wealdred, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in 958.

Weald... see also Wald...

Wealhhere, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c835.

Wealhhere, a sub-deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c835.

Wealhtheow, in the poem Beowulf: A Helming princess. Wife of king Hrothgar of the Danes. Mother of Hrethric, Hrothmund and Freawaru.

Weatla, an early king who reputedly laid out Watling Street.

Wecta, one of the seven sons of Woden. A claimed ancestor of the royal house of Kent.

Wecta, a monk at Peterborough. A witness of documents at Barking and Evesham in c693.

Wedlos (Weddes), a moneyer, at Lincoln, of kings Cnut and Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Wedwine, son of Aldstan. He sold a hide of 240 acres at Snailwell in Cambs to the abbey at Ely. Late 10th century.

Wege, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Womersley in West Riding.

Wegga, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Wehhelm, praefectus. see Weohhelm

Wehha, a claimed ancestor of the kings of the East Angles.

Weis, a thegn. He attested the charter of Crowland in 966.

Weland the smith (Wayland), a legendary holder of magic powers, and forger of magic swords. His tale is told in the Lament of Deor, and is illustrated on the Frank's Casket. Father of Widia.

Weland, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Coombe in Witheridge Hundred.

Welby, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Weleret, a burgess in York in 1066.

Welheard, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Welisc (Welhisc), a priest in Wessex in c685. He witnessed the grant for the monastery at Farnham in Surrey.

Wellias, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. He climbed the tor with Patrick. Mid 5th centrury.

Wembert, a dux in Mercia in 852.

Wemcrest (Pencrest), a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Wenbert, moneyer. see Winebert

Wencenethel, a slave freed at Bodmin by ealdorman Ordgar. Mid 10th century.

Wencreth, one of the first twelve hermits at Glastonbury. Mid 5th centrury.

Wendelbert, a moneyer of kings Aethelred II and Redwulf of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Wendreda (St.), an obscure East Anglian saint. She probably founded the nunnery at March in Cambs. She may be Mindred of Exning. Her date is not known.

Wendwine, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Wenelm, a thegn. A witness of documents at St. Augustine's, Canterbury in 958.

Wenerieth, a slave in Cornwall. In c946 he was freed by king Edmund at St.Petroc's.

Wenesi, chamberlain of king Edward. see Wynsige

Wenflaed, abbess of Wherwell. see Heanflaed

Wennap (St.), an obscure Cornish saint. Eponym of Gwennap. Nothing is known of his life or date.

Wenning, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held eighty acres at Potsford in Loes Hundred.

Wenos, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Wenoth, a thegn in Glos in 986. He held land at Littleton. He gave land to the abbey at Malmesbury.

Wenoth, a knight of Hereward. mid 11th century.

Weohhelm (Wehhelm), a praefectus in Hants in c825.

Weohstan, in the poem Beowulf: Father of Wiglaf. He killed the Swedish prince Eanmund.

Weohstan, ealdorman of Wilts. He invaded the land of the Hwicce in 802 and was defeated at the battle of Kempsford, where both he and ealdorman Aethelmund of the Hwicce were killed. He married Alburg.

Weohthun, a witness to a Rochester charter of 789.

Werbald, a comes of king Osmund of the South Saxons in 770. He married Tidburg.

Werbald, a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in c850.

Werbert, Mercian dux. see Werenbert

Werburg (St.), daughter of king Wulfhere of Mercia and Eormenhild, and sister of Cenred. An abbess and recluse. She founded monasteries at Hanbury in Staffs and Threckingham in Lincs. She died in c700.

Werburg, a wife of king Wihtred of Kent. Probably mother of Alric. She may have been Aethelburg. Early 8th century.

Werburg, wife of king Ceolred of Mercia. She became an abbess. She died in 782.

Werburg, wife of ealdorman Alfred of Surrey, and mother of Ealhthryth and Aethelwold. Mid 9th century.

Werburg, a serf of Wynflaed in c995.

Werenbert, bishop of Leicester 803-816, after Unwona.

Werenbert, a thegn. A witness on a forged Rochester charter of 860.

Werenbert (Werbert), a dux or ealdorman in Mercia in 852. He held land at Roxeth in Middlesex.

Werferth, first abbot of Soham, Cambs, in c630.

Werferth, a witness, from Hereford, to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Werferth, a landholder at Bromsgrove and Feckenham in Worcs. Early 9th centruy.

Werferth, an unidentified abbot. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

Werferth, a thegn, probably in Glos. A witness of documents for ealdorman Aethelred of Mercia in 896.

Werferth, bishop of Worcester 872-915, after Alhwin. He translated the Dialogues of Pope Gregory for king Alfred.

Werfrith, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Werfrith, probably an ealdorman. A witness of documents at Chichester in c780.

Werfrith, a priest at Worcester between c899 and 904.

Werheard, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Werheard, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Cuthred and Baldred of Kent, Cenwulf of Mercia and Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Werheard, an abbot, probably at Christchurch Canterbury in 852. He gave extensive estates in Kent and Middlesex to Christchurch in c833. A kinsman of archbishop Wulfred.

Werhelm, father of Leofwine. A witness of documents at Canterbury in 1002.

Werin, a moneyer of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Werlaf, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Werlaf, a serf at Hatfield in c1050. Father of Werstan.

Wermund, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wermund, son of Wihtlaeg. A claimed ancestor of king Penda and of the royal line of Mercia.

Wermund (Waermund), found on an inscribed stone at Hartlepool. Possibly married to Tortswith. 8th century.

Wermund, an unidentified abbot, a witness to the proceedings of the synod of Clovesho in c747.

Wermund, bishop of Worcester 775-778, after Milred.

Wermund, probably an ealdorman. A witness of documents at Chichester in c780.

Wermund, bishop of Rochester c785-804, after Diora.

Wermund, bishop of Dunwich in 824, after Tidfrith.

Wermund, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Wermund, bishop of Rochester. A witness of documents in Canterbury in c860.

Wermund, father of Brihtsige. A landholder near Peterborough. Late 10th century.

Wernbert, a witness to the privileges of Gloucester abbey in 862.

Wernoth, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 822-844, after Cenred. A kinsman of king Cenwulf of Mercia.

Werstan, a thegn of king Edgar. A witness of documents in 958.

Werstan, possibly the first bishop of Devon, at Bishops Tawton, in c905.

Werstan, bishop of Sherborne 909-918.

Werstan, a monk who escaped when the Danes destroyed the monastery at Deerhurst. He was martyred when he founded a cell near Great Malvern. Probably early 10th century.

Werstan, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Werstan, a thegn. A witness to a Wells charter of king Edgar in 958.

Werstan, son of the serf Werlaf, of Hatfield, in c1050.

Werthryth, wife of Cered, a landowner at Marlcliff in Worcs. She travelled to Rome. Late 9th century.

Werulf, a priest at Winchester in 909.

Werun, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a hide at Chancton in Steyning Hundred.

Werwulf, a Mercian priest between 872 and 899. He was summoned to assist king Alfred in his studies in 872. He held land at Ablington in Glos.

Werwulf, a priest. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Wer... see also Waer..., Weren...

Weslicas, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Westar, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Kelling and Sall.

Westar, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three carucates at Wyke and Batley.

Westerfalca, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle and the royal line of Deira.

Westmer, eponym of Westmorland. He is almost certainly Marius, son of Arviragus. Early 2nd century.

Westneor (Westou), father of an influential priest, Alfred, at Durham. Early 11th century.

Wethenoc, a local bishop in the region of Bodmin in mid 6th century.

Wevva, father of king Wuffa of the East Angles. Mid 6th century.

Whyte, obscure saint. see Wite

Wiard, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wibarn, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wiberth see Wigbert

Wicga, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wicga, a dux. A witness of documents in Mercia between 794 and 805.

Wicga, a witness to a charter of king Brihtwulf of Mercia in c840.

Wicga, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held four hides at Littlecote and Drayton in Bucks, and half a hide at Miswell in Herts.

Wicga, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Eanley in Bucklow Hundred.

Wicga, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held seven hides at Wolverley, Eyton and Wem.

Wicga, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held seven carucates at Carlton and Whitley.

Wicing, a moneyer, at Exeter, Lydford and Worcester of kings Cnut and Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wicking, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Barcheston and Hillmorton.

Wict... see Wiht...

Widbold, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Widfara, a moneyer, at Ipswich, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Widia, son of Weland the Smith, in the poem Waldere.

Widia (Godwine Widia), a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Wido, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Widsith, a traveller, and a man of Eadgils. A poem of his travels is extant. 7th century.

Widvile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Wiferth, a landholder at Knighton-on-Teme in Worcs. He married Alta. Late 8th century.

Wiferth, a thegn of king Aethelwulf in 854. He held land at Hardenhuish in Wilts.

Wiferth, a vassal of king Eadwig in c956. He held land at Knoyle in Wilts.

Wiflet, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three virgates at Harescombe in Dudstone Hundred.

Wiflet, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held five hides at Seagry in Startley Hundred.

Wifman of Bradstone, a serf. He was freed at Bradstone in Devon in c970.

Wig, a claimed ancestor of king Cerdic and the royal line of Wessex.

Wig, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held four hides and three virgates hides at Easton in Stodden Huhdred.

Wiga, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Hayes in Botloe Hundred.

Wigalois, in Arthurian legend: Son of Gawaine and Florie. A knight of Arthur.

Wigand, a prominent landholder in Cumbria. Mid 11th century.

Wigar, a thegn at Winchester in 934. Probably Wihtgar.

Wigbald (Vibald), a comes at Winchester in c672.

Wigbald, a priest and archdeacon at Peterborough. Late 8th century.

Wigbald, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Wigbert, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wigbert (St.), abbot of Fitzlar. An Englishman, he had been in the entourage of Boniface in Germany. He died in c737.

Wigbert, an English priest at Fitzlar in c737, under the English abbots Wigbert and Tatwine.

Wigbert, a dux in Mercia in 799.

Wigbert, bishop of Sherborne, after Denefrith. He travelled to Rome with archbishop Wulfred in 814. He died in 816. He had been a monk at Glastonbury.

Wigbert, a thegn. He fought in the batle of Kesteven in 870.

Wigbert, a moneyer, in the north-west, of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Wigbert (Wiberth), a prominent landholder in Lancs and Cumbria. Mid 11th century.

Wigbert, a stone-mason at Little Billing in Northants. Mid 11th century.

Wigbert, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eight carucates at Kearby, Linton and Wetherby.

Wigbod, an abbot and priest. He travelled as assistant to bishop George of Ostia during his visit to Northumbria as papal legate in 786.

Wigburg, a female witness of a charter of 901 regranting land to the church of Mildburg at Much Wenlock.

Wigcga, a witness to a Rochester charter of 789.

Wigea (Wigheah), a deacon at Winchester in 902.

Wigferth, a priest of Lichfield. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Wigferth, a dux in Wessex. He witnessed a grant to the monastery at Abingdon in 835.

Wigferth, a deacon. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Wigferth, a claviger, or key-bearer, of king Athelstan in c930.

Wigferth, a landholder at Knighton and Newnham in Worcs in c957.

Wigferth, a moneyer, at London, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Wigfrith, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wigfrith, secretary to bishop Headda. He was doubtful of the genuineness of Guthlac, but became convinced. Early 8th century.

Wigfrith, a West Saxon thegn. With ealdorman Osric, he killed the atheling Cyneheard who had murdered king Cynewulf in 786.

Wigfrith, an ealdorman or praefectus of king Brihtric in Wessex between c766 and 794. He held land by the river Parrett.

Wigfrith, a landholder at Water Eaton in Oxon in 904.

Wigfus, a boor at Hatfield in c1050.

Wighaath, a witness to a Rochester charter of 762.

Wighard, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Wighard, a moneyer, in the north-west, of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Wigheard, a common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wigheard, archbishop elect of Canterbury in 664, after Deusdedit. A priest at Canterbury; he was sent to Rome by king Oswy of Northumbria and king Egbert of Kent to be consecrated, but died there of plague in 665.

Wigheard (Wighere), a sub-king. A landholder at Islip in Oxon. He was a signatory to the foundation charter of the monastery at Chertsey in c674.

Wigheard, a priest from London. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Wigheard, a priest from Rochester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Wigheard, a dux or princeps. A witness of documents in Mercia in 804.

Wigheard, a pincerna, or butler. Probably of king Cenwulf of Mercia in 809.

Wigheard, an unidentified abbot. A witness of documents between 1002 and 1014.

Wighed (Wighere, Sigeheah), bishop of London, after Egwulf. He died in c767.

Wighelm, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wighelm, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Wighelm, a priest. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Wighelm, a priest at St.Martin's Canterbury in 867. A fidelis amicus of king Aethelred of Wessex.

Wighelm, a landholder at Ham and Wilmington in Kent. Late 9th century.

Wighelm, a witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Wighelm, a deacon at Winchester between 904 and 909.

Wighelm, bishop of Selsey in 901.

Wighere, bishop of London. see Wighed

Wiglaf, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wiglaf, in the poem Beowulf: Son of Weohstan. A kinsman who fought alongside Beowulf in his last fight.

Wiglaf, a witness of documents in Hereford in 836.

WIGLAF, king of Mercia 827-840, after Ludeca. He married Cynethryth, and was father of Wigmund. He was driven out by king Egbert in 829, but returned a year later. During his exile he hid in the cell of Aethelthryth at the monastery at Crowland.

Wiglaf, a princeps in Mercia in c848.

Wiglaf (Willaf), a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Wiglaf, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held thirty-four hides at Preston Bisset, Barton and Lenborough.

Wigmaer, an abbot in 969. He witnessed documents at Westminster.

Wigmaer, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Withersfield in Risbridge Hundred.

Wigmund, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wigmund, an ealdorman. A witness of documents of king Offa of Mercia in c793.

Wigmund, an unidentified abbot, probably from Leicester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho c803.

Wigmund, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury between 835 and 845.

Wigmund, archbishop of York 839-854, after Wulfsige.

Wigmund, son of king Wiglaf of Mercia and Cynethryth, and father of Wigstan. He married Aelfflaed, daughter of king Ceolwulf II. Mid 9th century.

Wigmund, bishop of Lichfield c900-c904, after Eadferth.

Wigmund (Wimund), a moneyer, at Stafford, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wigmund, a landholder. He sold an estate in Anglia to Aelfhelm Polga. Mid 10th century.

Wigmund (Wimund), a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Southwood in Clavering Hundred.

Wigod of Wallingford, a prominent thegn and landholder between 1042 and 1066. He held ten hides in Berks, eighteen hides in Middlesex, seventeen hides in Bucks, forty-two hides in Oxon, forty-two hides in Sussex, eight hides in Wilts, and estates in Glos, Hants and Warks. Butler, and a kinsman, of king Edward. Father of Ealdgyth.

Wigod, a huntsman of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Nares Gladley.

Wigod, a priest and landholder in Devon in 1066. He held three virgates at Clyst St.Mary in Budleigh Hundred.

Wigod, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held five hides at Wixford.

Wigraed, a senior of the church at Evesham. Mid 10th century. (Chron.Eve)

Wigred, a thegn in Wessex He witnessed documents between 875 and 901.

Wigred, bishop of Lindisfarne 928-942, after Tilred.

Wigred of Lincoln, a witness of documents at Ramsey in 1060.

Wigstan (St.), son of Wigmund and Aelfflaed and grandson of king Wiglaf of Mercia. In 849 he was murdered by Brihtferth, son of king Brihtwulf, because he would not allow a political marriage between Brihtferth and his mother, Aelfflaed.

Wigstan, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Wigstan, a dux. A witness to a Rochester charter of 868.

Wigstan, abbot of St. Augustine’s, Canterbury in 946.

Wigstan, father of Aethelnoth who was the legate of king Aethelred in 991.

Wigstan, son of Thurstan. He was killed at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Wigswith, a female witness of a document at Worcester in 897.

Wigthegn, a priest from Winchester. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Wigthegn, bishop of Winchester 814-836, after Ealhmund. He was killed by the Danes in the battle at Carhampton in 836. He had been a monk at Glastonbury.

Wigulf, son of Sunte. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Wigulf, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Aylmerton in Erpingham Hundred.

Wigulf, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held a hundred and fifty acres at Coddenham, Crowfield and Willisham.

Wihta, father of Wihtgils and grand-father of Hengest and Horsa. Early 5th century.

Wihtbald, a priest. A witness at Clovesho in c716.

Wihtbert, a hermit and priest. A companion of bishop Egbert of Iona. He was an unsuccessful missionary in Frisia for two years in c690.

Wihtbert, a priest and missionary in Saxony. Son of abbess Tette of Wimborne. Mid 8th century.

Wihtbord, a thegn. An arbitrator in the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Wihtbord, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Athelstan in 938.

Wihtbrord, a witness to a Rochester charter of 747.

Wihtbrord, a praefectus in Somerset in c801.

Wihtbrord, a thegn of king Edward the Elder betweeen 901and 909. He witnesses as dux in 904. He held land at Fovant in Wilts.

Wihtburding, son of Nesting and father of Wulfhelm and Wynflaed. Early 10th century.

Wihtburg (St.), an obscure saint. She was buried at Ripon. Nothing is known of her life or date.

Wihtburg, sister of abbess Eadburg and Oshere. She became a recluse in Rome in c716.

Wihtburg (St.), daughter of king Anna of East Anglia and sister of Aetheldreda, Seaxburg and Aethelburg. She became a nun at Ely, and founded the monastery at Dereham where she died in 743. Her body was found incorrupt in 798.

Wihtburh, a widow and landholder at Feckenham in Worcs. Mid 11th century.

Wihtert (Wiohthert), a witness to a Rochester charter of 801.

Wihtflaed, a landholder at Clifford Chambers in Warks. Late 10th century.

Wihtfrith, a pupil and correspondent of Aldhelm. He was advised to study scripture rather than the unchaste legends of heathen poets. Late 7th century.

Wihtgar, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wihtgar, a Saxon. He landed, with Stuf, on the south coast at Cerdicesora and defeated the Britons in battle there in 514. He was a kinsman of Cerdic and Cynric, who gave the Isle of Wight to Wihtgar and Stuf in 534.

Wihtgar, a king's thegn. A witness of documents at Rochester in 855.

Wihtgar, a thegn of king Athelstan in 935. He held land at Havant in Hants.

Wihtgar, a miles of king Aethelred. Late 10th century.

Wihtgar, a landholder at Brandon in Cambs. A kinsman of Wulfstan of Dalham. Late 10th century.

Wihtgar, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at West Wratting in Radfield Hundred.

Wihtgar, a thegn. A landholder in Essex and Suffolk. He was the father of Aelfric the steward of queen Emma in Bury St. Edmunds. Early 11th centruy.

Wihtgar, son of Aelfric. A landholder in 1066. He held thirty-six hides at Dunmow, Epping and Thaxted in Essex, and fifty-three carucates at Hundon, Desning and Cavenham in Suffolk.

Wihtgar, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held three hides at Churchill and Cradley.

Wihtgils, father of Hengest and Horsa, the first Saxon chieftains in Britain. Early 5th century.

Wihthelm, an abbot in Dorset in 854.

Wihthelm, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Wihthelm, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 966. He held land in Glos and Warks.

Wihthere, a comes in Kent in c805.

Wihthun, an abbot. A witness of documents at the synod of Chelsea in 801. He is possibly Pectun.

Wihthun, bishop of Selsey. see Pectun

Wihtlac, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at Througham and Stanpit in Hants and two hides on the Isle of Wight.

Wihtlaeg, a claimed ancestor of king Penda and of the royal line of Mercia.

Wihtlaf, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Athelstan in 938.

Wihtmaer, a landholder at Dalton in Durham in c704.

Wihtmaer, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held a carucate and twenty acres at Onehouse, Burgate and Norton.

Wihtmund, a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Wihtmund, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Athelstan in 938.

Wihtmund, a moneyer, at Stafford, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wihtnoth, a witness of documents in Kent in c775.

Wihtred, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

WIHTRED, king of Kent 691-725, sharing rule with Swaebhard. He married Cynegyth, and later Werburg. Son of king Egbert, and brother of Eadric. Father of Aethelbert, Eadbert and Alric. He built the monastery of St. Martin at Dover.

Wihtred, dedicatee of Bede’s De Paschae Celebratione. Early 8th century.

Wihtred, a comes of king Aethelbald of Mercia. He held land at Yeading in Middlesex. He married Eanswith. Mid 8th century.

Wihtred, a moneyer, in East Anglia, of kings Offa and Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Wihtred, an abbot in Mercia in 816.

Wihtred, a moneyer of kings Eanred and Aethelred II of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Wihtred, an abbot in Mercia. A witness of documents at Peterborough in 852.

Wihtred, a moneyer of king Edmund. Mid 10th century.

Wihtred, a moneyer, at London, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wihtred, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Somerleyton in Lothingland Hundred.

Wihtric, a landholder in Essex of Ketel Alder. Mid 11th century.

Wihtric, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wihtric, a landholder at Great Tew in Oxon. He married Tofa, and was father of Godwine. Mid 11th century.

Wihtric, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Wokefield in Reading Hundred.

Wihtric, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held half a carucate at Tissington in Wirksworth Wapentake.

Wihtric, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide at Gorley in Falconbridge Hundred.

Wihtric, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Hanworth in Erpingham Hundred.

Wihtric, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held three parts of a virgate at Little Sandon in Pirehill Hundred.

Wihtric, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held small estates at Hadley and Lee Brockhurst.

Wihtric, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. Free men of this name, including Wihtric of Carlewuda, held a hundred and sixty acres at Baylham, Stratton and Shotley.

Wihtsige, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wihtsige, probably an ealdorman in Hereford. Early 8th century.

Wihtsige, a thegn in Dorset in 955. He held land at Corfe.

Wihtsige, a moneyer, at Winchester, of kings Edgar and Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Wihtsige, a moneyer, at Gloucester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Wihtsige, a moneyer, at Winchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Wihtstan (Wiohstan), a princeps. A witness of documents of king Brihtric of Wessex in c796.

Wihtstan (Wiohstan), son-in-law of Goda. A landholder at Marden and Blackmere in Sussex in c931.

Wiht... see also With...

Wiking see Viking

Wilac, son of Siward. A landholder with full jurisdiction in Lincs in 1066. He held eight carucates at Addlethorpe, Ludford and Scremby. Brother of Aki.

Wilbald, a comes in Kent in 738.

Wilbert, an ealdorman in Mercia. A witness of the first charter of Peterborough in 664.

Wilbur, the scribe at Jarrow of the last dictated words of Bede in 735.

Wilburg, daughter of King Penda of Mercia. She married sub-king Frithuwald and was the mother of Osyth. Mid 7th century.

Wildbef, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Wilegrip, a landholder in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Church Eaton and Ingestre in Staffs, and two hides at Kinnersley and Great Wytheford in Shropshire.

Wilferth, a priest, probably at Gloucester, in 883.

Wilferth, a bishop, probably of Lichfield or Dorchester on Thames, in c903.

Wilferth, bishop of Worcester 922-929, after Aethelhun.

Wilflaed, daughter of Wulfgeat of Donington and sister of Wulfgifu. She inherited land at Tardebigge in Worcs from her father in c1006.

Wilfric see Wilfrid

Wilfrid, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wilfrid (St.), bishop of York and Hexham 664, 668-678, 687-689, bishop of the Middle Angles in 691, and of Hexham 705-709. Born in 634, he trained at Lindisfarne and with Boniface in Rome. Abbot of Ripon in c661. He was driven out of York by king Egfrith of Northumbria in 678; he preached to the South Saxons, and in Frisia. He returned to York but was twice driven out by king Aldfrith. He died at Oundle in 709.

Wilfrid, an ealdorman. He was a retainer of the exiled atheling Aethelbald, who he took to visit Guthlac. He later became an abbot, probably in East Anglia at the monastery of the monk Felix. Early 8th century.

Wilfrid (St.), bishop of York 721-735, after the retirement of John of Beverley. He had been a priest at Whitby. He retired from York, and died in c744.

Wilfrid, bishop of Worcester 710-743, after Egwine and during his lifetime.

Wilfrid, a bishop in Sussex in 770.

Wilfrid, an abbot. A witness of documents in Mercia in 824.

Wilfrid (Wilfric), a thegn between c939 and 954. He held land in Wilts, Dorset and at Horton in Somerset.

Wilfrid, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Wilfrid, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Horsenden in Risborough Hundred.

Wilgar, an abbot in Wessex in 704.

Wilgils, father of Wuscfrea and great-grandfather of king Aelle of Deira.

Wilgils, a monk and hermit. He built a monastery of St. Andrew on a spit by the Humber. Father of bishop Willibrord. Mid 7th century.

Wilgrip, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Hertford and Stamford. Mid 11th century.

Wilgrip, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty acres at Flowton in Bosmere Hundred.

Wilgrim, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two carucates at Laughton and Killingholme.

Wilheah, a moneyer, at Rochester, of king Aethelwulf of Wessex. Mid 9th century.

Wilheah, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Wilheard, a priest in Kent in 817.

Wilheard, a priest, possibly an abbot, at Peterborough in 852.

Wilhelm, grandfather of king Wuffa of the East Angles. Mid 6th century.

Wilhelm, a priest at Abingdon in c1050.

Wilhere, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wilhere, a witness to a Rochester charter of 765.

Wilhun, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Offa and Cenwulf of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Willa, an abbot in Worcs in c780.

Willa, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held three hides at Maidford and Kings Sutton.

Willaf see Wiglaf

Willann, a prominent landholder in Cumbria. Mid 11th century.

Willegoda, first abbot of St.Albans in 793.

Willewine, a moneyer, at Bath, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

William Hoseth, a landholder at Exeter. His slave Godwine Blac purchased his family's freedom from William Hoseth for fifteen shillings. Mid 11th century.

William, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

William, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Guilden Morden.

William, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held three hides at Strethall in Uttlesford Hundred.

William the Falconer, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held sixty-three acres at Woolwich.

William, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Rothwell, Elsham and Linwood.

William, son of Scaldward. A landholder in Notts in 1066. He held two carucates and six bovates at Sutton-on-Trent.

William, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held eleven bovates at Widmerpool in Rushcliffe Wapentake.

William, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Keighley, Newsholme and Utley.

William the Bastard, duke of Normandy, king of England in 1066. Great nephew of Emma, queen of both Aethelred and Cnut. He invaded England in 1066 and defeated king Harold II at Hastings.

William, son of count Richard d'Évreux. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

William Avenel de Biarz, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

William Crespin, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

William fitz Osbern, son of Osbern the Steward. A companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066. He became earl of Hereford.

William Malet, a Norman knight, described as half Norman, half English. He was ordered by Duke William to bury the body of king Harold after the battle at Hastings in 1066. WP.

William Patric de la Lande, a companion of Duke William of Normandy in the Battle at Hastings in 1066.

William de Mohun, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

William de Montfichet, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

William de Moulins, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

William de Semilly, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

William de Vieux-Pont, a Norman baron in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

William de Warenne, a companion of Duke William of Normandy in the battle at Hastings in 1066.

William of Jumiéges, priest and historian. He came to England with the invasion force in 1066.

William of Poitiers, historian, and chaplain to duke William of Normandy. He became archdeacon of Lisieux. Mid 11th century.

William, bishop of London 1051-1075, after the brief tenure and expulsion of Spearhavoc. A Norman priest and king's chaplain. He was forced to leave England when earl Godwine returned from exile in 1052, but was recalled.

Willibald, a missionary priest in Germany. Writer of a biography of Boniface, written in c765.

Willibald (St.), a monk at Bishops Waltham. With his brother Winebald and sister Waldburg, he preached in Frisia with archbishop Boniface. He became bishop of Eichstatt in 742. He died in 786.

Willibald, a moneyer, at Lewes, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Willibert, a moneyer, at Ipswich, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Willibrord (St.), archbishop of the Frisians in 696, being given the name Clement at his consecration. Son of Wilgils. He went into the monastery at Ripon as a boy. He studied for 12 years in Ireland, and was then sent by bishop Egbert to preach in Frisia in 692. He died in 739.

Willihad (St.), a Northumbrian missionary in Germany. He became the first bishop of Bremen in 787.

Willoc, a witness of documents in London in 704.

Wilmund, a moneyer, at Cambridge, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Wilnoth, a priest in Kent in 811.

Wilnoth (Vilnoth), a moneyer of king Aethelbert of Wessex and archbishop Wulfred of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Wilnoth, an abbot in Hants in 1002

Wilnotha, an abbess in Kent in c697.

Wilred, bishop of Dunwich c824-825, after Wermund.

Wilric, a moneyer of king Athelstan and of archbishop Plegmund of Canterbury. Early 10th century.

Wilsige, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Wilsige, aon of Aethelsige. A serf in Somerset in c1055.

Wilstan, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wilstan, a cleric at Old Minster at Winchester. He left on the arrival of bishop Aethelwold in 963. He later returned as a monk.

Wilstan, an abbot in Worcs in c1055.

Wilstan Opchieher, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wimund see Wigmund

Winas, a moneyer, at Cadbury and Crewkerne, of kings Aethelred II and Cnut. Early 11th century.

Winbert, an East Anglian refugee in Mercia. In 794 he was the executioner, for king Offa of Mercia, of king Aethelbert of East Anglia.

Wincelin, a comes in Somerset in 725.

Wincuf, a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael at Bodmin. Late 10th century.

Windraed, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Cnut and Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Windrith (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Eltisley in Cambs.

Windsige, a priest at Winchester in 902.

Wine, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wine, bishop of Winchester. see Wini

Wine, a moneyer of kings Aethelwulf of Wessex and Brihtwulf of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Wine, a priest at Christchurch Canterbury in c871. He witnessed the wills of Brihtric of Meopham and ealdorman Alfred of Surrey.

Wine, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Edmund and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Wine, father of Grim of Haddenham in Cambs. Mid 10th century.

Wine of Witchford, a landholder at Chippenham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Wine, son of Ealdstan, a witness in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Wine, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Edward the Martyr. Late 10th century.

Wine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bridport, Lympne, Tamworth and Wallingford. Late 10th century.

Wine of Ely, son of Osmund. A landholder in Cambridge. Late 10th century.

Wine, father of Thurstan of Wimbish in Essex. He is probably Lustwine. Early 11th century.

Wine, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Wine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Exeter and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Wine, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held two acres at Clinnick in Fawton Hundred.

Winebald (St.), a British priest. With his brother Willibald and sister Waldburg, he preached in Frisia with archbishop Boniface. He founded and was abbot of the monastery at Heidenheim. He died in c761.

Winebert (Wenbert), a moneyer, probably at Exeter, of kings Eadred and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Winedulf, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Winegar, a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Winegod, a moneyer, at Warminster, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Winegod, a priest and landholder in 1066. He held a hide at Baycliff in Wilts, and three virgates at Butleigh in Somerset.

Winehelm, probably a servant of Aethelflaed of Damerham. He inherited land at Rushbrooke in Suffolk from ealdorman Aelfgar. Mid 10th century.

Winele, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wineman, a moneyer, at Southampton, of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Wineman of Raunds, a landholder in Northants. Late 10th century.

Wineman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Salisbury and Thetford. Early 11th century.

Wineman, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Lincoln and Wilton. Mid 11th century.

Winemar, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a hide at Woodbeare in Hayridge Hundred.

Winemine, a port-reeve at Bath. Mid 11th century.

Winemund, an amicus of king Eadbald of Kent in c617.

Winemund, a landholder at Burmarsh in Kent in 848.

Winethegn, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Winfred, Winfrith see Wynfrith

Winge, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Horndon-on-the-Hill in Barstable Hundred.

Winhus, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Wini (Wine), bishop of Winchester and the West Saxons 660-666, after Agilbert. He was consecrated in Gaul. He was driven out of his bishopric by king Cenwalh of the West Saxons, and took refuge with king Wulfhere of Mercia. He became bishop of the East Saxons and London 667-c675, having purchased the bishopric from Wulfhere.

Winibert, a moneyer of king Osbert of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Winnoc (St.), a Welsh monk who probably founded the church of St.Winnow in Cornwall. He became abbot of Warmhout, near Dunkirk. He died in c717.

Winoth, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Winrich, a German monk at Worcester in c1050.

Winta, an early king of Lindsey.

Winter, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Winterfugel, a moneyer, at York, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Winterled, a moneyer, at York, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Winterled, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Guilden Morden.

Winterled, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide at Thingwall in the Wirral.

Wintra, abbot of Tisbury in Wilts. He was a supporter of the young Wynfrith, who became archbishop Boniface. Early 8th century.

Wintred see Wihtred

Wintrung, a priest and helper of Boniface in Frisia. He was martyred with Boniface in 754.

Winuc, a moneyer of king Eadred. Mid 10th century.

Winulf, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Mudford in Stone Hundred.

Winus, a moneyer, at Wilton, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Winwaloe (St.), son of Fracan. A British born abbot in 5th century Brittany.

Win... see also Wyn...

Wioh... see Wiht...

Wipped, a thegn of Hengest. He was killed at the battle of Wippedesfleot in 456.

Wiram, a moneyer, at Huntingdon, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Wiredus, prior of Evesham. Late 10th century.

Wirelm, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Ashford.

Wiro (St.), a Northumbrian monk, and colleague of Odger and Pecthelm. He became bishop of Utrecht in c741. He died in c753.

Wishard, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Wisheard, a dux in Kent in 809.

Wisnoth, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Stanley in Blacklow Hundred.

Wisshard, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur. leg02.

Wistan, a priest at Sherborne in 864.

Wistan, a thegn in Wessex. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864. He probably became ealdorman in 868.

Wistan, a faithful servant of king Eadwig in 956. He held land at Burcombe in Wilts.

Wistan, a clerk at Worcester in 962. He became a priest c966-991.

Wistan, a man of Ralph the Staller. A landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Maltby in Flegg Hundred.

Wistan see also Wigstan

Wiswith, probably the wife of ealdorman Aelfgar of Essex. Mid 10th century.

Wite (Whyte)(St.), an obscure saint. Eponym of Whitchurch in Dorset. Nothing is known of her life or date.

With... see also Wiht...

Withar, vendor of a sword inlaid with precious metal to the atheling Athelstan. Early 11th century.

Withar, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three carucates at Bicker, Harrowby and Kirkby Underwood.

Withar, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four and a half carucates at Stinton and Hackford.

Witheard, a praefectus of king Egbert of Wessex in c825.

Withergild, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Withergyld, in the poem Beowulf: A Heathobard killed by the Danes.

Witheric, a prepositus at Worcester Cathedral in c990.

Witherin, a moneyer, at York, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Withi, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Roding in Dunmow Hundred.

Witta, grandfather of Hengest and Horsa. Early 5th century.

Witta, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Swabians.

Witto Candidus, an English monk deputed by Alcuin to accompany Charlemagne to Rome in c799.

Witwulf, a thegn. A witness of documents in Hants in 901.

Wivar, a landholder in 1066. He held six hides at Bobbington and Rushall in Staffs, and three hides at Ryton in Shropshire.

Wivhard (Yiardus), a knight of Hereward. Brother of Hugo the Breton. Mid 11th century.

Wivile, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Wlancthegn, a moneyer, at Leicester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

WLENCING, king of the South Saxons. Son of Aelle. He landed on south coast with his father and his brothers Cissa and Cymen in 477.

Wl..., Wlu... see also Wulf...

Wnprice, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wn... see also Win..., Wyn...

Wod, in the poem Widsith: ruler of the Thuringians.

Woda, a moneyer of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Wodebrun, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held forty-seven acres at Manewic and Crowfield.

Wodel, a moneyer, in East Anglia, of king Cenwulf of Mercia. Early 9th century.

Wodeman, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a virgate at Buckland in Coleridge Hundred.

Wodeman, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held half a virgate at Yaverland.

Woden (Odin, Wotan), a pagan God, later known also as Grim, and as the Lord of the Gallows. His seven sons were claimed as ancestors of the seven royal houses in Britain. Wecta of Kent; Wothelgeat of Mercia; Baeldeg of Wessex; Beldeg of Bernicia; Waegdaeg of Deira; Casere of the East Angles; Seaxnete of the East Saxons.

Wodi, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a bovate at Sturston in Appletree Wapentake.

Wodi, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held land for one plough at Stanshope in Totmonslow Hundred.

Wolstanet, a dwarf and jester to king Edward the Martyr. He lured the king to his murder in 978.

Womar, abbot of St.Peters in Ghent 953-980. Probably a visitor at the Council of Winchester in 973. He retired and died at Winchester in 981.

Wonred, in the poem Beowulf: Father of Eofor and Wulf.

Wonni, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide at Maund in Thornlaw Hundred.

Wor, bishop of Lichfield. see Aldwine Wor

Wordrou, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Bere in Colyton Hundred.

Worgrez, abbot of Glastonbury in 601.

Worloit, in Arthurian legend: A leading citizen who attended the court of Arthur before the expedition to Rome.

Worr, a witness of documents in Kent in c730.

Worr, a princeps of the West Saxons. He died in 802.

Wothelgeat (Frehegeat), one of the seven sons of Woden. A claimed ancestor of the royal house of Mercia.

Wrnach, in Arthurian legend: A giant slain by Kay.

Wron, hermit at Bodmin. see Vuron

Wrytsleof, a dux at Crediton in c1026.

Wudeman, probably a silversmith in Kent. 10th century.

Wudeman, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Bickley and Baguley.

Wudeman, a leaseholder of queen Edith. He withheld his rent from her. Mid 11th century.

Wudga, a comrade of the traveller Widsith. 7th century.

Wuennmon, a slave in Cornwall. In c955 she and her offspring were freed by king Eadred at St.Petroc's. Sister of Moruiw.

Wuer, king of Wenti. see Owen

WUFFA (Guillem Guercha), first king of the East Anglians c571-597. His line was the Wuffingas. Grandfather of king Redwald.

Wulaf, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wulbyr, a landholder at Itchington in Glos. Late 10th century.

Wuldor, an Anglo-Saxon deity, the name translating as Glory.

Wulf, in the poem Beowulf: Son of Wonred, and brother of Eofor.

Wulf, the cowardly husband who is compared to the lover in the early poem Wulf and Eadwacer.

Wulf, father of Stir. A thegn at Winchester in 988.

Wulf, a landholder at Aston in Herts. Probably married to Godgifu. Mid 11th century.

Wulf, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wulfa, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Arkesden in Uttlesford Hundred.

Wulfa, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. With his brother Aelfric he held three hides at Clapton in Norton Ferris Hundred.

Wulfbald, Wulfbold, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wulfbald, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held five hides at Guestling and Uckham.

Wulfbeorn, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Lincoln and Winchester. Mid 11th century.

Wulfbert, a moneyer of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wulfbert, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Leadbrook on Deeside, and two carucates at Wibaldslei in South Lancs.

Wulfbert, a burgess and lawman in Lincoln in 1066.

Wulfbold, a landholder in Kent and kinsman of Brihtmaer of Bourne. A man of violence, his estates became forfeit and to gain possession his widow killed the thegn Eadmaer and fifteen companions. The estates were granted by king Aethelred to his mother Aelfthryth in c996.

Wulfbold, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066, including Wulfbold son of Wulfheah, held forty-seven acres at Langhedana, Maistana and Baylham.

Wulfcetel see Wulfketel

Wulfeard see Wulfheard

Wulfeius (St.), the first hermit of St.Benet of Hulme in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Wulfeva, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfeva Beteslau, a landholder in 1066. She held property in Winchester, ten hides at Laverstoke in Hants, and five hides at Clyffe Pypard in Wilts. Mid 11th century, she died before 1066.

Wulfeva, a landholder in Beds in 1066. She held five hides at Shelton in Stodden Hundred.

Wulfeva, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held twenty-three hides at Great Shefford and Bagnor.

Wulfeva, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. She held two hides and a virgate at Chowley, Cholmondestan and Poole.

Wulfeva, landholders in Devon in 1066. Women of this name held thirteen estates amounting to ten hides.

Wulfeva, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. She held eleven hides at Winterborne, Bockhampton and Swanage.

Wulfeva, wife of Fin the Dane. A landholder in Essex in 1066.

Wulfeva, landholders in Hants in 1066. Women of this name held fifty-five hides at Mapledurham, Sherborne, Monxton and Ringwood.

Wulfeva, a landholder in Kent in 1066. She held half a sulung at Perry Court in Faversham Hundred.

Wulfeva, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. She held ten hides at Kingweston and Loxton.

Wulfeva, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Women of this name held nine carucates at Thorndon, Kelsale and Stoke Ash.

Wulfeva (Wulfgifu), landholders in Sussex in 1066. Women of this name held thirty-eight hides at Hamsey, East Preston and Horsted.

Wulfeva, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Women of this name held eight hides at Garsdon, Shrewton and Tytherton.

Wulfeva see also Wulfgifu

Wulfferth, a landholder at Seckley in Worcs in 866.

Wulfferth, a homesteader by Kilmiston in Hants in 961.

Wulfflaed, a landholder at Aldington in Worcs. Early 9th century.

Wulfflaed, wife of Wulfstan of Dalham. Mid 10th century.

Wulfflaed, wife of Siferth. Daughter of Wulfstan. She held land at Stretham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Wulfflaed, a matron, and landholder at Inkberrow in Worcs in 984.

Wulfflaed, a slave, and servant of Aethelflaed and Eadgifu. She was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Wulfflaed, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held half a virgate at Betterton in Wantage Hundred.

Wulfflaed, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. She held a hundred and sixty acres at Whitlingham in Henstead Hundred.

Wulfflaed, mother of Wulfgeat of Uffington. A landholder in Lincs. Mid 11th century.

Wulfflet see Wulfflaed

Wulffrith, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Hagginton in Braunton Hundred.

Wulffrith, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held two hides at Temple Guiting in Holford Hundred.

Wulfgar, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfgar, in the poem Beowulf: A Wendel prince.

Wulfgar, a moneyer of king Egbert of Wessex. Early 9th century.

Wulfgar, a dux in Hants in 826.

Wulfgar, a thegn of ealdorman Aethelred of Mercia in 888. He held land at Walden in Herts.

Wulfgar, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wulfgar, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Wulfgar, a dux in Wessex in c934-c940.

Wulfgar, a thegn. He held land in Wilts and Berks in c934.

Wulfgar, bishop of Lichfield c941-c949, after Aelle.

Wulfgar Leofa, a thegn of king Athelstan between 924 and 958. He was probably an ealdorman 938-948. He held erxtensive estates in Dorset and Wilts. Son of Wulfric. He married Aeffe.

Wulfgar, abbot of Bath in 956.

Wulfgar of Northhealum, a landholder, probably near Peterborough. Mid 10th century.

Wulfgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Chester and Stamford. Late 10th century.

Wulfgar of North Halls, son of Wulfstan who was involved in the affair of the woman Thurwif. Mid 10th century.

Wulfgar, a thegn of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 967. He held land at Tytherington.

Wulfgar, a thegn in Mercia. A witness of documents between 958 and 969.

Wulfgar, son of Leofsige of Horningsea. Late 10th century.

Wulfgar, brother of Aelfstan, Leofsige and kinsman of Oslac. They gave a hide to ealdorman Brihtnoth to gain a favour, but Leofsige and Aelfstan reneged on the deal. Late 10th century.

Wulfgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Huntingdon, Lincoln, London, Stamford and Wilton. Late 10th century.

Wulfgar of Hill, a landholder in Cambs. He sold a farm and seventy acres at Hill Row and Haddenham to the abbey at Ely. Late 10th century.

Wulfgar, a tenant of Godwine of Hitcham in Suffolk in c975.

Wulfgar, a pincerna, or butler, of king Aethelred in 983. He held land at Drayton and Sutton Courtney in Berks.

Wulfgar, bishop of Ramsbury 981-986, after Aelfstan.

Wulfgar, a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael at Bodmin. Late 10th century.

Wulfgar, a monk at Winchester. He was a confidant of Edwin, a monk who stole a purse and was paralysed. Late 10th century.

Wulfgar, a clerk at Worcester between 963 and 996. He held several estates in Worcs, and was given the church at Battenhall.

Wulfgar, a cniht of Wulfric Spott. He inherited land at Balterley in Staffs in c1002.

Wulfgar, son of Aelfgar. In c1012 he inherited three coats of mail from his kinsman bishop Aelfwold of Crediton.

Wulfgar, a servant of the abbey at Sherborne in 1014. He held land at Corscombe.

Wulfgar, abbot of Abingdon 990-1016, after Edwin, who had gained the abbacy by simony, had been removed.

Wulfgar, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Wulfgar, a moneyer, at London, of kings Cnut and Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Wulfgar, a port reeve in London in c1042.

Wulfgar, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at London and Lincoln. Mid 11th century.

Wulfgar, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Wulfgar the glover, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a hide in Wantage Hundred.

Wulfgar, a priest and landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Caldecott in Broxton Hundred.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held two hides at Winterbourne Houghton in Pimperne Hundred.

Wulfgar, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Glos in 1066. He held eight hides at Tockington and Taynton.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a virgate at Milford in the New Forest.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held two bovates at Gainsthorpe and Hibaldstow.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held nine hides at Tibberton, Sambrook and Moston.

Wulfgar, a monk and landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held seven hides in Frome and Whitstone Hundreds.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Embelle and Huish in Williton Hundred.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held a hide at Marston by Stafford.

Wulfgar, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held eight acres at Boyton in Risbridge Hundred.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held half a hide Burgham in Henhurst Hundred.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Thurlaston.

Wulfgar, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held twenty hides at Hampton in Highworth Hundred.

Wulfgeat, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfgeat, a butler of king Wiglaf of Mercia. He is named in a forged charter of Crowland dated 833, as having given lands to the monastery.

Wulfgeat, a thegn of king Edgar in 963. Father of Wilflaed. He held land at Duddeston in Warks and in Worcs. Possibly a kinsman of Wulfric Spott.

Wulfgeat, a landholder at Moredon in Wilts. He married Aelfgifu, widow of the king's reeve Aelfgar. Their land was forfeited for unspecified crime. Late 10th century.

Wulfgeat, a cniht of bishop Oswald of Worcester in 977. He held a hide at Himbleton.

Wulfgeat, a moneyer, at Leicester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Wulfgeat, a provider of sureties for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough in c983.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Staffs in c994. A kinsman of Wulfrun of Wolverhampton.

Wulfgeat, a thegn. A witness to Rochester charters of 987 and 995.

Wulfgeat of Donington, a landholder in Shropshire, Hereford and Worcs, and at Evenlode and Batsford in Glos. Son of Leofeca: father of Wulfgifu and Wilflaed. A dilectus of king Aethelred. Late 10th century.

Wulfgeat, son of Ufa the Hwede. Late 10th century.

Wulfgeat of Ilmington. A thegn and landholder in Warks. A correspondent with abbot Aelfric of Eynsham. He commissioned a treatise from Aelfric in c1005.

Wulfgeat, a thegn 986-1006. Son of Leofeca, and is possibly Wulfgeat of Donington. He had been a confidant of king Aethelred, but in 1006 was deprived of all his property for being unjust. He married Aelfgifu.

Wulfgeat, first abbot of Burton in Staffs c1004-1026. He had been a monk at Winchester.

Wulfgeat, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Cnut and Harold I at Lincoln and Shrewsbury. Mid 11th century.

Wulfgeat, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Canterbury, Gloucester and Steyning. Mid 11th century.

Wulfgeat, a witness in Norfolk of the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Wulfgeat, a landholder at Gislingham and Fakenham in Suffolk in c1045. He is described as barun notus. Father of Aelfwine.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Worcs. He gave half a hide at Witton in Droitwich to the monastery at Evesham when his son Aelfgeat became a monk there in 1047.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Glos in c1051. He held a hide and a half at Ditchford in the manor of Blockley.

Wulfgeat the Fisherman, of Hepmangrove in Cambs. He represented Ramsey in a dispute with Thorney in c1060.

Wulfgeat, abbot of Crowland c1053-1061, after Brihtmaer. He had been abbot of church of St Pega at Peakirk 1017-c1042, after Baldoc. He was forced out and declared unspiritual by the court of king Harthacnut, but was taken into the care of king Edward.

Wulfgeat, an abbot in 1066, probably of Athelney in Somerset.

Wulfgeat, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held two hides at Sharnbrook, Thurleigh and Easton.

Wulfgeat, a thegn and landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held three hides at Lathbury, Missenden and Amersham.

Wulfgeat, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held a sulung and a half at Wichling, Old Shelve and Ringlestone.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held three hides at Thurlbear in North Curry Hundred.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held four carucates at Alkmonton, Tissington and Bentley.

Wulfgeat, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at Appledore, Burlescombe and Fenacre.

Wulfgeat, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Tarporley, Done and Brereton.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held half a hide at Widemouth in Stratton Hundred.

Wulfgeat, landholders in Dorset in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen hides at Scetre, Lyme Regis and Littleton.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three hides at Pebworth in Chelthorn Hundred.

Wulfgeat the Hunter, a landholder in 1066. He held five hides at Ripley in Hants, two hides on the Isle of Wight, and a hide at Chippenham in Wilts. Father of Cola the Hunter.

Wulfgeat, father of Aelfwine. A landholder in Hants in 1066. He held six hides at Nunwell, Middgham and Charford, and half a hide at Atherfield on the Isle of Wight.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held a carucate at Holwell in Framland Wapentake.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held a carucate at Haconby in Kesteven.

Wulfgeat, son of Wulfflaed. A landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held fourteen carucates at Uffington and Tallington.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held four carucates at Raynham, Earlham and Ashwicken.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and three virgates at Knuston in Higham Hundred.

Wulfgeat, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held eight carucates at Clipston, Clifton and Manton.

Wulfgeat, brother of Hunning. A landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held twenty-three hides at Acton Round, Sandford and Longslow.

Wulfgeat, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen estates amounting to six hides.

Wulfgeat, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held a hundred and forty acres at Rushmere, Westerfield and Debenham.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a virgate at Pengest in Dill Hundred.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held two hides and a virgate at Haselor in Ferncombe Hundred.

Wulfgeat, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held two hides at Kennett in Selkley Hundred.

Wulfgeat, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-one carucates at Great Kelk, Cherry Burton and Garton.

Wulfgifu, wife of the thegn Eadwig, a kinsman in Worcs of archbishop Oswald of York. Late 10th century.

Wulfgifu, third wife of ealdorman Aethelwine of East Anglia. She held land at Brancaster in Norfolk. Late 10th century.

Wulfgifu, daughter of Wulfgeat of Donington and sister of Wilflaed. She inherited land at Thornbury in Hereford and Donington in Shropshire from her father in c1006.

Wulfgifu, a landholder at Perry Wood in Worcs. Early 11th century.

Wulfgifu, mother of bishop Wulfstan of Worcester. She married Ealhstan. Mid 11th century.

Wulfgifu see also Wulfeva

Wulfgrim, a moneyer, at Lincoln of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Wulfgrim, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Harold I. Mid 11th century.

Wulfgrim, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held three and a half carucates at Laughton, Cockerington and Middle Rasen.

Wulfgrim, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate at Catton in North Riding.

Wulfgyth, a female signatory of a charter of 901 regranting land to the church of Mildburg at Much Wenlock.

Wulfgyth, wife (or sister) of Leofric of Taunton in c969. She was probably a kinswoman of king Edward.

Wulfgyth, daughter of Aelfswith. She was a slave at Coleshill in Berks who was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Wulfgyth of Stisted, sister of Wulfric and the king's thegn Edwin of Melton. She held extensive estates in Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk in c1046. She married Godwine, and was step-mother of Godric, and then Aelfwine and was the mother of Aelfketel, Ketel, Goda, Bote and Ealdgyth.

Wulfhad (St.), brother of Ruffin. They were supposedly sons of king Wulfhere of Mercia, martyred at Stone in Staffs. Mid 7th century, but probably legend.

Wulfhath, abbot of Beverley. He died in 773.

Wulfhath, a moneyer, at Canterbury, of king Offa of Mercia. Late 8th century.

Wulfhard see Wulfheard

Wulfheah, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfheah of Trimfine. A witness of documents in Cornwall in c943.

Wulfheah, a man of king Eadred in 955. He held land at Langford in Wilts.

Wulfheah, a clerk at Worcester between 962 and 969.

Wulfheah, son of Ordheah and brother of Aelfheah. He inherited land at Birling and Harrietsham in Kent from Brihtric of Meopham. Late 10th century.

Wulfheah, a thegn. A witness in 970 to an endorsement by king Edgar of a Kent charter.

Wulfheah, father of Godwine. A thegn in Kent in c970.

Wulfheah, a landholder at Haddenham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Wulfheah, a fidelis of archbishop Oswald of York in 977. He held land at Cutsdean in Glos.

Wulfheah, a clerk or priest at Worcester in c977. He became a monk. He held land at Genenofre in Worcs.

Wulfheah, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Wulfheah, a landholder at Berlingan in Kent. Late 10th century.

Wulfheah, a witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Wulfheah, a thegn 986-1006. Son of ealdorman Aelfhelm of Northumbria, and brother of Ufegeat, and of Aelfgifu the first wife of king Cnut. In 1006 he was blinded on the orders of king Aethelred, probably at the instigation of Eadric Streona. He inherited estates in Derbyshire and Staffs from his uncle Wulfric Spott.

Wulfheah, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Wulfheah, a moneyer, at Derby and Lincoln, of king Cnut. Mid 11th century.

Wulfheah, a steersman of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held two hides and three virgates at Barford.

Wulfheah, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held four hides and three virgates at Ulure, Cocle and Conersley.

Wulfheah, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Great Chishill in Uttlesford Hundred.

Wulfheah, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Hewelsfield, Longhope and Longbridge.

Wulfheah, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held four hides at Dewsall and Dinedor.

Wulfheah (Unfac), a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held twelve bovates at Plumtree, Notmanton-on-the-Wolds and Fenton.

Wulfheah, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held half a hide at High Hatton in Hodnet Hundred.

Wulfheah, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held three virgates and two carucates at Whitmore, Cheadle and Enson.

Wulfheah, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066, including Wulfheah father of Wulfbold, held small estates at Langer, Grimston and Walton.

Wulfheah, a landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide at Edvin Loach in Doddingtree Hundred.

Wulfheah, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held eleven carucates at Grimeshou, Mexborough and Newhill.

Wulfheard, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfheard, abbot of Exeter. The child Boniface was first in his care. Early 8th century.

Wulfheard, son of Cussa. A landholder at Inkberrow in Worcs in 789. The land was claimed by the church of Worcester in c822.

Wulfheard, a dux in Mercia in 792. He was a witness of documents at St.Albans.

Wulfheard, an unidentified abbot from Dunwich. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Wulfheard, a priest. He witnessed the decree raised at the synod at Clovesho in 803.. He held land at Swarling in Kent in 805.

Wulfheard, bishop of Hereford 801-c823, after Utel. A witness at Clovesho in 803.

Wulfheard, a moneyer of king Eanred of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Wulfheard, praefectus of the West Saxons. He ravaged Kent with Aethelwulf of Wessex and bishop Ealhstan in 825; he defeated the Danes at the battle of Southampton in 840. He died later the same year.

Wulfheard, abbot of Evesham in 851.

Wulfheard (Wulfeard), a moneyer, at Canterbury, of kings Aethelbert of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Wulfheard, a landholder at Wolverley in Worcs in 866.

Wulfheard the Frisian. He was killed in the battle in the estuary of the river Itchen in 896.

Wulfheard, a moneyer, at Winchester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wulfheard, son of Hwaetred. He gave the estate of Benwell in Northumberland to the church of Cuthbert. Early 10th century.

Wulfheard, a man of king Edgar in 965. He held land Cheselbourne in Dorset.

Wulfheard, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Kembroke in Colneis Hundred.

Wulfhelm, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfhelm, a priest. A witness on a forged Rochester charter of 860.

Wulfhelm, a goldsmith. Inscriber of the Codex Aureus for ealdorman Alfred of Surrey. Late 9th century.

Wulfhelm, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Wulfhelm, a moneyer of king Edward the Elder. Early 10th century.

Wulfhelm, a moneyer, at London, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wulfhelm, a discthegn. A seneschal of king Athelstan. A landholder at Hamanstane in the West Country. A witness of documents between 926 and 934.

Wulfhelm, father of Brihtwyn. A thegn in Dorset in c939.

Wulfhelm, a landholder in Canterbury in 939.

Wulfhelm, bishop of Hereford c937-940, after Tidhelm.

Wulfhelm, archbishop of Canterbury 925-941, after Aethelm. Bishop of Wells 923-925, after Aethelm. He travelled to Rome in 927.

Wulfhelm, son of Wihtburding. Brother of Wynflaed, and father of Wulfhild. Mid 10th century.

Wulfhelm (Ulfelm), a moneyer of king Eric in Danish occupied York. Mid 10th century.

Wulfhelm, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Edmund in 940.

Wulfhelm, bishop of Wells 937-955, after Aelfheah. Probably chorepiscopus at Hereford 931-934.

Wulfhelm, a thegn in 951. He held land at Marchington and Aston in Staffs.

Wulfhelm, a thegn in Devon in 963. He held two cassati at Ottery St.Mary.

Wulfhelm, a thegn. A witness to charters of king Edgar. Mid 11th century.

Wulfhelm, a landholder in Cambs. He sold land at Chippenham to the abbey at Ely. Brother of Wulfwine. Late 10th century.

Wulfhelm, a moneyer, at Ilchester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Wulfhelm, a master craftsman in Worcester in the employ of archbishop Oswald of York. He held land at Withington in Glos in 982.

Wulfhelm, a moneyer, at Ilchester, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Wulfhelm, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Tibberton, Pauntley and Carswall.

Wulfhelm, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Weston-upon-Trent.

Wulfhere, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfhere, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

WULFHERE, king of Mercia 658-675. He was proclaimed by the thegns after the assassination of his father Penda, from whom he had been secreted. He married Eormenhild, daughter of king Eorconbert of Kent and Seaxburg. Brother of Peada, Aethelred, Cyneburg and Cyneswith and father of Cenred and Werburg. He was possibly captured by king Cenwalh at battle of Posentesbyrig in 661. He seized the Isle of Wight and gave it to his godson king Aethelwald of the South Saxons.

Wulfhere, an ealdorman, probably of Wilts c854-c880. He held estates in Hants and at Buttermere in Wilts. His land was forfeited when he left the country without permission. Father of Wulfric.

Wulfhere, a thegn of king Alfred. He held land at Winterbourne in Dorset and at Hannington in Wilts. Late 9th century.

Wulfhere Cidding, a thegn in Somerset between c890 and 902, probably of bishop Esne of Sherborne.

Wulfhere, archbishop of York 854-892, after Wigmund. He was expelled from York for a year in 872.

Wulfhere, a bishop's thegn. He was killed at the battle of Dean in 1001.

Wulfhere, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfhere, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held an estate at Millmeece in Pirehill Hundred.

Wulfhere, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held a small estate at Morston in Colneis Hundred.

Wulfhere, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held five hides at Little Horsted in Framfield Hundred.

Wulfhild (St.), abbess of Barking c970-c975, after Hildilith. Daughter of Wulfhelm. and niece of abbess Wynflaed of Wherwell. She was expelled and became abbess of Horton in Dorset c975-c995, before returning to Barking. According to tradition she had been given the nunnery at Barking by king Edgar, after resisting seduction by the king.

Wulfhild, daughter of king Aethelred II. Wife of ealdorman Ulfketel Snilling of East Anglia, and then of Thurkill the Tall. Probably mother of Edwin and Aethelwold. Sister of Athelstan, Egbert, Edmund, Eadred. Edgar, Edith and Aelfgifu, and half-sister of Edward, Alfred and Gode. Early 11th century.

Wulfhun, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfhun, a priest at Worcester in 896. He rode the boundaries of Woodchester in Glos with the geneat Eglaf.

Wulfhun the Black of Somerton, an arbitrator in the litigation between Aethelm Higa and Helmstan regarding Fonthill in Wilts. Early 10th century.

Wulfhun, a lay witness at Worcester between 899 and 904.

Wulfhun, a thegn of king Edward the Elder in Hants in 909.

Wulfhun, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Wulfhun, bishop of Selsey 931-940.

Wulfhun, a landholder at Wilbraham in Cambs in c975. He became a monk at Ramsey.

Wulfhun, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held six hides at Ratton in Willingdon Hundred.

Wulfinus see Wulfwine

Wulfketel, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Wulfketel, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Yeldersley in Appletree Wapentake.

Wulfketel, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held a hundred acres at Stoke Ferry in Clackclose Hundred.

Wulfketel, abbot of Crowland c1061-1085, after Wulfgeat. He had beeen a monk at Peterborough.

Wulflaf, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulflaf, an unidentified abbot. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Aethelwulf in 854.

Wulflaf, a thegn of the kings of Wessex between c839 and c862. He held land at Mersham and Westwell in Kent.

Wulflaf, a dux of Berks 882-898. He witnessed documents of kings Aethelwulf and Alfred, and of king Burgred of Mercia.

Wulflaf, a landholder at Upton in Glos in 869.

Wulflaf, a landholder at Farnborough in Berks. Great-grandson of ealdorman Bynna. Late 9th century.

Wulflaf, a thegn. He held land at Piddle in Dorset and in Hants between 934 and 937.

Wulflaf, a moneyer, at Chester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Wulflaf, son-in-law of the boor Dudda of Hatfield, in c1050.

Wulfled, a landholder at Aldington in Worcs. Early 9th century.

Wulfled, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Stansfield in Risbridge Hundred.

Wulfluf, a priest from Elmham. A witness to the decree raised at the synod of Clovesho in c803.

Wulfmaeg, sister of abbot Wulfric of St. Augustine's, Canterbury. She died in 1063.

Wulfmaer, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wulfmaer, a miles. Ambassador of king Edgar to emperor Otto in c965.

Wulfmaer, a landholder at Hendon in Middlesex. Mid 10th century.

Wulfmaer, a moneyer, at Hertford, of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Wulfmaer, a thegn in Wilts between 962 and 977. He held land at Himbleton and at Berrow in Somerset.

Wulfmaer, a priest of Siflaed of Marlingford in Norfolk. Probably late 10th century.

Wulfmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Barnstaple, Hertford, London, Norwich, Shrewsbury and Totnes. Late 10th century.

Wulfmaer, a nephew of ealdorman Brihtnoth of Essex. He was killed at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Wulfmaer the young, son of Wulfstan, and probably brother of Leofwine. He was killed fighting alongside ealdorman Brihtnoth at the battle of Maldon in 991.

Wulfmaer, elder son of Wulfwaru of Bath. He inherited land at Butcombe, Claverton and Compton in Somerset from his mother. Brother of Aelfwine, Aelfwaru and Goda. Late 10th century.

Wulfmaer, brother of Aelfhelm Polga, Aelfhelm and Aelfwold. He inherited land at Barnham in Suffolk from Aelfhelm. Late 10th century.

Wulfmaer (Volmarus), a blind English priest. His sight was restored at the tomb of St.Adalbert at Egmond in Holland. Late 10th century.

Wulfmaer, a witness of documents in c999. He is described as the brother of a bishop, probably of East Anglia.

Wulfmaer, a thegn in Hants between 984 and 1005. He held land at Barton Stacey and Drayton.

Wulfmaer of Ludgershall, father of Wulfwig Spillecorn. Early 11th century.

Wulfmaer, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Wulfmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Cambridge, Oxford and Worcester. Early 11th century.

Wulfmaer, a cniht of bishop Brihtheah of Worcester in c1035.

Wulfmaer, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Bedford, Exeter and Shrewsbury. Mid 11th century.

Wulfmaer, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfmaer (Mannig), abbot of Evesham 1044-1058, after bishop Aelfweard of London, who had retained the abbacy. He resigned the abbacy due to paralysis, and died in 1066. He was a noted craftsman in metal.

Wulfmaer, a cniht of bishop Brihtheah of Worcester. He held land at Aston Blank in Glos. Mid 11th century.

Wulfmaer, a moneyer, at Lincoln, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Wulfmaer, a priest and landholder in Beds in 1066. He held three virgates hides at Biddenham and Streatley.

Wulfmaer, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held six hides at Cockayne Hatley and Sutton.

Wulfmaer, a burgess at Bedford in 1066. He held half a virgate at Biddenham.

Wulfmaer of Eaton, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held fifty hides at Eaton Socon and Sandy and Clifton in Beds, and nineteen hides at Gamlingay and Tadlow in Cambs.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held a hide at Englefield in Reading Hundred.

Wulfmaer, a priest of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held two hides at Hartwell in Stone Hundred.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Cambs in 1066. Men of this name held a hide and nine acres at Fordham and Kingston.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Broughton on Deeside.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held six bovates at Foston and Shirley.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Rockbeare and nine estates amounting to four hides.

Wulfmaer Cott, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held half a hide at Poltimore in Wonford Hundred.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held seventeen hides at Hawkwell, Abbess Roding and Theydon.

Wulfmaer, a freeman and landholder at Moulsham and Henham in Essex in 1066.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Rockford in Wolphy Hundred.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Wallington in Odsey Hundred of Aeskell of Ware.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Lincs in 1066. Men of this name held ten carucates at Elsham, Sturton-by-Stow and Wootton.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held sixty acres at Massingham in Freebridge Hundred.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Brampton, Spratton and Creaton.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held four carucates at Treswell, Tuxford and Perlethorpe.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Harley in Condover Hundred.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held eight hides at Charlton, Greinton and Keynsham.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Ashley, Normacot and Brough Hall.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held twelve carucates at Risby, Stonham and Monewden.

Wulfmaer, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Stratton in Colneis Hundred.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held three hides at Godalming.

Wulfmaer cild, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a hide at Sidnor in Alciston Hundred.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held sixteen hides at Filsham, Hastings and Burton.

Wulfmaer, a priest. He held a virgate in Willingdon Hundred in Sussex in 1066.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held five hides at Dunchurch in Marton Hundred.

Wulfmaer, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Orcheston, Deverill, Kennett and Amesbury.

Wulfmaer, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held six hides at Abberley, Redmarley and Shelsley.

Wulfmaer, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held two and a half carucates at Seacroft, Monk Bretton and Loversall.

Wulfnoth, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfnoth, a miles, and sewer to king Wiglaf of Mercia. He is named in a forged charter of Crowland dated 833, as having given land to the monastery. A landholder at Addington in Northants.

Wulfnoth the White, a witness of documents in Winchester in 924.

Wulfnoth, a thegn. Two men of this name were witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Wulfnoth, abbot of St Albans c919-c930, after Wulfsige. .

Wulfnoth, brother of Sigered. A landholder at Hendon in Middlesex. Mid 10th century.

Wulfnoth, a thegn in Dorset in 963. He held land at Wyke Regis.

Wulfnoth, son of Stric. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Wulfnoth, son of Clac of Warmington. A surety for land given over to the abbey at Peterborough at its restoration in 963.

Wulfnoth Rumuncant, a vasallus of king Edgar in 967. He held land at St.Keverne in Cornwall.

Wulfnoth, a mass-priest. A witness of manumissions in Devon in c970.

Wulfnoth, A landholder in Middlesex. He sold ten mansae at Hendon to archbishop Dunstan. Mid 10th century.

Wulfnoth, a landholder at Bluntisham in Hunts. Late 10th century.

Wulfnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Colchester, Dorchester, Hertford, Lincoln, London, Northampton, Romney, Thetford and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Wulfnoth the Painter, a landholder near Peterborough. He sold 55 acres to the abbey at its restoration in c983.

Wulfnoth, a landholder at Maxey in Cambs. He was outlawed by abbot Aldwulf of Peterborough in c983.

Wulfnoth, a clerk at Worcester. He witnessed documents between 966 and 996.

Wulfnoth of Stow in Cambs. A thegn of ealdorman Aethelwine. A witness of documents at Ramsey in 992.

Wulfnoth cild, ealdorman of the South Saxons. Possibly father of earl Godwine of Wessex. He was denounced to king Aethelred by Brihtric, the brother of Eadric Streona, in 1009. His fleet was unsuccessfully chased by Brihtric.

Wulfnoth, moneyers of this name operated twelve mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Wulfnoth, a landholder at Halton in Bucks. Early 11th century.

Wulfnoth, a thegn. A witness to an Ilchester charter of king Cnut in 1024.

Wulfnoth, a mill owner near Bury St.Edmunds in Suffolk. Mid 11th century.

Wulfnoth, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Harold I at Bristol, Canterbury and Exeter. Mid 11th century.

Wulfnoth, moneyers of this name operated six mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wulfnoth, abbot of Westminster c1020-c1049, after Aelfwig.

Wulfnoth, youngest son of earl Godwine of Wessex. With his nephew Hakon, son of earl Swein, he was probably a hostage in Normandy from c1051. Brother of Edith, Swein, Harold, Tostig, Gyrth, Leofwine and Gunnhild.

Wulfnoth, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1059.

Wulfnoth, a huscarle and free sokeman at Eversley in Hants in 1065.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Hinwick and Riseley.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held seven hides at Clapcot.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held a carucate at Handbridge in Chester Hundred.

Wulfnoth, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held three virgates and a furlong at Trenewen, Trebartha and Westcott.

Wulfnoth, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held fifteen estates amounting to thirteen hides.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held a hide at Ringstead in Cullifordtree Hundred.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Alverston and Dodington.

Wulfnoth, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held nine hides at Westbury, Pittleworth and Soberton in Hants, and four hides at Sandown and Shorwell on the Isle of Wight.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held five virgates at Wormsley and Yarsop.

Wulfnoth, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held eleven sulungs at Throwley, Street and Hastingleigh.

Wulfnoth cild, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung and a half at Brasted in Axton Hundred.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Leics in 1066. He held five carucates and three bovates at Somerby in Framley Wapentake.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held five carucates at Sotby and Cabourn.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Roughton and Tatterford.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held four bovates at Lenton in Broxtow Wapentake.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held sixteen hides at Allerton, Compton Durville and Isle Brewers.

Wulfnoth, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held five and a half carucates at Creeting, Combs and Benhall.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Chipstead.

Wulfnoth, a priest and landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two hides at Beddingham in Totnore Hundred.

Wulfnoth, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at South Stoke, Todham and Wilmington.

Wulfnoth, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held four hides at Hodnell in Marton Hundred.

Wulfode, a thegn of king Eadwig in Dorset. Mid 10th century.

Wulfold see Wulfwold

Wulfran (St.), an early Anglo Saxon saint, whose relics were at Grantham in Lincs.

Wulfred, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfred, a name on the pyramids at Glastonbury. Possibly one of the monks who established themselves there on the arrival of Patrick. Mid 5th century.

Wulfred, an archdeacon. He witnessed the decree raised at the synod at Clovesho in 803.

Wulfred, a dux. A witness of documents in Kent and Worcester between 815 and 825.

Wulfred, archbishop of Canterbury 805-832, after Aethelheard. He had been archdeacon at Canterbury. He travelled, with bishop Wigbert, to Rome in 814. He was in conflict with king Cenwulf of Mercia 817-821.

Wulfred, a king's thegn in Wessex between 835 and 854.

Wulfred, a landholder at Sempringham and Sleaford in Lincs in 852.

Wulfred, a landholder at Easton in Hants, probably mid 9th century.

Wulfred, a lay witness of Gloucester abbey charter of 862.

Wulfred, a thegn A witness to a charter of king Aethelbert of Wessex in c863.

Wulfred, a moneyer of kings Alfred of Wessex and Burgred of Mercia. Mid 9th century.

Wulfred, a moneyer of the kings of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Wulfred, archbishop of York 873-875, after Wulfhere.

Wulfred, bishop of Lichfield c880-c889, after Eadbert.

Wulfred, ealdorman of Hants 879-c896.

Wulfred, a thegn. A witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Wulfred, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Wulfred, a deacon at Glastonbury. A friend from the early years of Dunstan. Mid 10th century.

Wulfred, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Wulfred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at London and Shrewsbury. Early 11th century.

Wulfred (St.) (Ulfrid), an English missionary to Sweden. In 1028 he broke a statue of Thor with an axe, and was lynched.

Wulfred, father of Aelfwine. A member of the community in Canterbury. Mid 11th century.

Wulfred, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Aylesbury, Canterbury and London. Mid 11th century.

Wulfred, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held half a hide at Wootton Fitzpaine in Whitchurch Hundred.

Wulfred, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held eight hides at Checkendon and Littlestoke.

Wulfred, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty acres at Stonham in Bosmere Hundred.

Wulfreda, with Everild and Bega, she founded a nunnery in Northumbria, on land granted by bishop Wilfrid. Late 7th century.

Wulfret, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held a hide in Titchfield Hundred.

Wulfric, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfric, prior of the monastery at Horningsea in Cambs in c870.

Wulfric, a thegn in Somerset between 864 and 871. A witness of the charter of Sherborne in 864.

Wulfric, a horse-thegn and Welsh reeve of king Alfred. He died in 896.

Wulfric, a thegn in Wessex. Son of Wulfhere and father of Wulfgar Leofa. Late 9th century.

Wulfric, a witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Wulfric, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Edmund in 940.

Wulfric, a landholder at Culm Davy in Devon in c946.

Wulfric, a thegn and procer between 943 and 956. He held land at Chalbury in Dorset, Merton in Surrey and Grittleton in Wilts. Probably the brother of Dunstan.

Wulfric, a sacrist at Exeter in c956.

Wulfric, a huntsman and procer of king Eadwig in 956. He held land Ebbesbourne and Cranbourne Chase in Wilts.

Wulfric, a king's thegn and pedisequus between c946 and c958. He held land at Warkton in Northants and Austrey in Warks. Probably father of Wulfric Spott.

Wulfric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Malmesbury and York. Late 10th century.

Wulfric Cufing, a thegn and miles between 940 and 957. He held land at Tichbourne in Hants and Patching in Sussex, and extensive estates in Berks. He lost his estates for an unspecified offence, but repurchased them from the king in c960. He probably died shortly after the restitution.

Wulfric of Wickham, legatee of land at Netley in Hants from archbishop Aelfsige in 960.

Wulfric, rebuilt the chapel and houses of St.Benet of Hulme in c960.

Wulfric, a thegn. A witness to a Westminster charter of king Edgar in 967.

Wulfric, a reeve in Cambs in c970. A kinsman of the priests Cenwold of Horningsea and Leofstan.

Wulfric, bishop of Hereford 961-970, after Aelfric.

Wulfric, a serf of Eadgifu in Cornwall. He was freed in c970.

Wulfric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Colchester, Hertford, Lincoln, London, Northampton, Wareham and Warwick. Late 10th century.

Wulfric, a thegn in Warks in 963. He held land at Tanworth. He attested the Peterborough charter of 970.

Wulfric, a priest at Worcester between 962 and 977.

Wulfric, brother of Aethelnoth. A landholder at Crondall in Hants in 979.

Wulfric, a priest of king Aethelred in 985. He held land at Borstealle and Knole in Kent.

Wulfric, son of Wulfrun. A thegn in Hants between c982 and c988.

Wulfric, a landholder at Itchington and Tetbury in Glos. Late 10th century.

Wulfric, brother of Aelfhelm. A Mercian thegn, he attended the great Synod in London in c990.

Wulfric Spott, a thegn in Glos between 980 and 1004, and a large landholder in Mercia, Yorks and Lancs. He founded the monastery at Burton. Son of Wulfrun and brother of ealdorman Aelfhelm of Northumbria. He married Elswith.

Wulfric the elder, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 985-1006, after Sigeric.

Wulfric, a cniht of Wulfwaru of Bath. He inherited twenty mancuses of gold from her. Early 11th century.

Wulfric, son of Leofwine. He was killed at the battle of Ringmere in 1010.

Wulfric, a priest at Sherborne in 1012. He was probably a chaplain to Edmund atheling.

Wulfric, armourer and goldsmith of the atheling Athelstan. Early 11th century.

Wulfric, a landholder at Heigham in Norfolk. Early 11th century.

Wulfric Ripa, a landholder at Maugersbury in Glos before 1016. He had stolen the land, and after his death his body was thrown into the Fearningamere.

Wulfric, a holder of extensive lands in Worcs in c1016. He married the sister of archbishop Wulfstan of York.

Wulfric, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Exeter, Huntingdon, Southwark and Winchester. Early 11th century.

Wulfric, son of archbishop Wulfstan of York. Early 11th century.

Wulfric, son of Wulfstan. In 1023 he and his father were involved in a dispute with Leofric of Blackwell over land at Inkberrow in Worcs.

Wulfric of Cladswell, a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Wulfric of Bynningtune, a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Wulfric, a priest at Worcester. A signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Wulfric, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Wulfric, moneyers of this name operated fourteen mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wulfric, a leaseholder of land at Alton Priors in Wilts from bishop Stigand in c1050.

Wulfric, brother of Edwin of Melton and Wulfgyth of Stisted. He held land at Thorpe and Melton in Norfolk. Mid 11th century.

Wulfric, a wealthy landholder. He gave an estate at Herringswell in Suffolk to the abbey at Bury St.Edmunds. Mid 11th century.

Wulfric, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfric, a priest and holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfric the younger, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 1047-1059, after the retirement of Aelfstan. He was sent by king Edward to the synod of Rheims in 1049. Brother of Wulfmaeg.

Wulfric, abbot of Ely c1044-c1066, after Leofsige. A kinsman of king Edward. Brother of Guthmund.

Wulfric, a miles. A witness to the Foundation charter of Westminster in 1066.

Wulfric the Black, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Wulfric the Blond, a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Wulfric Rahere (The Heron), a knight of Hereward. Mid 11th century.

Wulfric, landholders in Beds in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Clifton and Cainhoe.

Wulfric, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held twenty-six hides in Wantage, Hormer and Bluebury Hundreds. He is reported to have been killed in the battle at Hastings.

Wulfric Kemp, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held fifteen hides at Buckland in Ganfield Hundred.

Wulfric, landholders in Bucks in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Burnham, Lavendon and Maids Morton.

Wulfric, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a virgate at Grantchester.

Wulfric, landholders in Cheshire in 1066. Men of this name held ten hides at Puddington, Spurstow and Ollerton.

Wulfric, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held half a hide at Polyphant in Rillaton Hundred.

Wulfric, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Men of this name held six carucates at Broughton, Hilton and Eaton Dovedale.

Wulfric, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held three hides at Batson and Ash.

Wulfric, a priest and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held fourteen acres at Plunkers Green in Ongar Hundred.

Wulfric, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-two hides at Cold Norton, Loughton and Marks Tey.

Wulfric of Brundon, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a small estate in Hinckford Hundred.

Wulfric Cave, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Lawling and Newton Hall.

Wulfric, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held five hides at Windrush and Harnhill.

Wulfric, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen hides at Twyford, Warnford and Segensworth in Hants and a hide at Kingston on the Isle of Wight.

Wulfric Cepe, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held four and a half hides at Alresford and Hambledon.

Wulfric, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held three hides at Hopleys Green and Lawton.

Wulfric, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held two hides at Hainstone in Odsey Hundred. Possibly son of Goda.

Wulfric Warden, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Little Berkhamsted in Hertford Hundred.

Wulfric (Ulric), a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held three and a half hides at Woolley jointly with his father Golde.

Wulfric, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two sulungs at Offham and Allington.

Wulfric Wilde, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held ten bovates at Newton in Kesteven.

Wulfric, landholders in Norfolk in 1066. Men of this name held eleven carucates at Sparham, Baconsthorpe and Tharston.

Wulfric, landholders in Northants in 1066. Men of this name held two and a half hides at Farthingstone, Charwelton and Little Weldon.

Wulfric, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held ten and a half carucates at Cotgrave, Cropwell and Kneeton.

Wulfric cild, a landholder with full jurisdiction in Notts and Derby in 1066.

Wulfric, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held five hides at Rotherfield.

Wulfric, landholders in Shropshire in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-one estates amounting to twenty-two hides.

Wulfric, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Emborough, Perry and Poleshill.

Wulfric, landholders in Staffs in 1066. Men of this name held twelve hides at Haughton, Bushbury and Marchington.

Wulfric, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name, including Wulfric son of Brihtric, held thirty-six carucates at Cookley, Boxted and Aldeburgh.

Wulfric, a deacon and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held twenty acres at Darsham in Blything Hundred.

Wulfric Hagni, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held a carucate at Westhorpe in Hartismere Hundred.

Wulfric, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held six hides at Wotton.

Wulfric, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held thirty-one hides at Charlston, Linch and Pulborough.

Wulfric, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at Whitacre, Biggin and Wormleighton.

Wulfric, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held six hides at Lus Hill, Cholderton and Clevancy.

Wulfric, a radman and landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held two hides at Huddington and Stoke.

Wulfric, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held four carucates at Sicklingham and Laverton.

Wulfric, prior of Sherborne in Dorset 1058-c1078, after Aethelweard.

Wulfrun, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wulfrun, a landholder at Bentley in Worcs in 962.

Wulfrun, mother of abbot Athelstan of Ramsey, and wife of Earnketel of Hickling in Notts. Late 10th century.

Wulfrun, mother of Wulfric. Probably a widow in Winchester in 988.

Wulfrun of Wolverhampton, mother of ealdorman Aelfhelm of Northumbria, Wulfric Spott and Aelfthryth. She was captured by the Danes in a raid on Tamworth in 940. She gave her estate at Wolverhampton to the monastery there in 994.

Wulfrun, wife of ealdorman Aelfhelm of Northampton. Mother of Aelfgifu, first wife of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Wulfrun, a landholder in Kent in 1066. She held a sulung at Dean Court in Wye Hundred.

Wulfrun, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. She held three carucates at Hillington and Grimston.

Wulfsi see Wulfsige

Wulfsige, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfsige, a priest and abbot of a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne, after Sigewine. Early 9th century.

Wulfsige, archbishop of York 809-839, after Eanbald.

Wulfsige, a moneyer of the kings of Northumbria. Mid 9th century.

Wulfsige, bishop of Lichfield c857-c866, after Tunbert.

Wulfsige, a thegn of king Alfred in 892.

Wulfsige (Aelfsige), bishop of Sherborne c889-c899, after Aethelheah.

Wulfsige, a moneyer of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wulfsige, third abbot of St.Albans, after Eadric. Probably mid 9th century. (vch)

Wulfsige, abbot of Evesham in 868.

Wulfsige, a witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Wulfsige, a reeve of bishop Werfrith of Worcester in 904. He held land at Aston Magna in Glos.

Wulfsige, bishop of London c900-c909, after Heahstan.

Wulfsige, a thegn. A witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Wulfsige, a thegn and cancellarius in Wilts between 934 and 937. He held land at Chilmark.

Wulfsige, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 942.

Wulfsige Maur, a holder of extensive estates in Derbyshire and Staffs in 942.

Wulfsige, a priest at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall in c946.

Wulfsige, father of Aelfsige. A thegn at Winchester. Mid 10th century.

Wulfsige, bishop of Sherborne 943-958, after Alfred. He had been abbot of Westminster.

Wulfsige, a clerk at the Old Minster Winchester. He left on the arrival of bishop Aethelwold in 963. He later returned as a monk.

Wulfsige, two thegns of this name were witness in 970 to an endorsement by king Edgar of a Kent charter.

Wulfsige of Lamerton, a surety for an estate at Stoke Canon in Devon that was made over to the minster at Exeter. Late 10th century.

Wulfsige, a landholder in Cambs. He married Mawa, and was the father of Aelfsige. He gave three hides at Sutton as a gift for admission to the confraternity at Ely. Late 10th century.

Wulfsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Cambridge, Derby, Exeter, London and York. Late 10th century.

Wulfsige, bishop of Cornwall c963-c980, after Comoere.

Wulfsige, married Aethelflaed of Stretham. Late 10th century.

Wulfsige, brother of Wulfstan Ucca. He inherited land at Wateringbury in Kent and Titsey in Surrey from Brihtric of Meopham. Late 10th century.

Wulfsige, father of Goda. Probably a landholder in Kent. Late 10th century.

Wulfsige, a sheriff and priest in Kent. Late 10th century.

Wulfsige, a deacon, probably at Wolverhampton, in 994.

Wulfsige the Black, a landholder in Staffs. A witness of the will of Brihtric of Meopham in Kent. He was possibly father of Wulfrun of Wolverhampton. Late 10th century.

Wulfsige (St.), bishop of Sherborne 991-1002, after Aethelsige. Abbot of Westminster 958-993.

Wulfsige, a deacon at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Wulfsige, abbot of Ramsey in Hunts 1006-1016. A monk of Ramsey. He was killed at the battle of Ashingdon in 1016.

Wulfsige, a priest at Dover. A surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Wulfsige Madding, a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Wulfsige, moneyers of this name operated five mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Wulfsige, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Wulfsige, a landholder at Wyken in Suffolk. He probably married Wulfwyn. Mid 11th century.

Wulfsige, abbot of Malmesbury. see Wulfsine

Wulfsige, a recluse at Crowland and Pega. He travelled blindfolded to Evesham in c1040. Brother of prior Aefic of Evesham.

Wulfsige, abbot of Chertsey in 1042.

Wulfsige, moneyers of this name operated six mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wulfsige, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Wulfsige, a king's reeve in Canterbury in c1044.

Wulfsige, bishop of Lichfield 1039-1053, after Brihtmaer.

Wulfsige, a hermit at Worcester for 40 years. He may have persuaded Wulfstan to become bishop of Worcester in 1062.

Wulfsige, prior of Winchester in 1065.

Wulfsige, son of Burgred. A landholder in Beds in 1066. He held an estate at Melchbourne.

Wulfsige, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held two hides at Stapleford and Tabley.

Wulfsige, landholders in Cornwall in 1066. Men of this name held four virgates at Draynes and Trevilveth.

Wulfsige, landholders in Derbyshire in 1066. Two men of this name held seven carucates at Radbourne, Hough and Kedleston.

Wulfsige, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held seven hides at Navestock, Great Baddow and Felsted.

Wulfsige, a landholder on the Isle of Wight in 1066. He held half a hide at Chale.

Wulfsige, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a iugum at Whitstable.

Wulfsige, a priest and landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a sulung at Hampton in Wye Hundred.

Wulfsige, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held four and a half carucates at Rauceby, Marston and Old Somerby.

Wulfsige, landholders in Notts in 1066. Men of this name held nine carucates at Hodsock, Low Marnham and Sutton Passeys.

Wulfsige cild, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held three carucates at Gonalston, Milton and Stapleford.

Wulfsige, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held half a hide at Ston Easton in Chewton Hundred.

Wulfsige, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held thirteen and a half carucates at Mutford, Gapton and Stuston.

Wulfsige, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held a virgate at Laughton in Shiplake Hundred.

Wulfsige, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a hide at Fenny Compton in Hunsbury Hundred.

Wulfsige, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Woodcote in Came Hundred.

Wulfsige, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held eleven carucates at Wath upon Dearne, Grimston and Wheatley.

Wulfsige, bishop of Dorchester. see Wulfwig

Wulfsine (Wulfsige), abbot of Malmesbury c1023-c1033, after Eadric.

Wulfsine, abbot of St.Albans, after Eadfrith. Probably mid 10th century. (vch)

Wulfstan, a very common name. There are a number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfstan, a dux in Mercia in 869.

Wulfstan, a traveller. He described his journeys to Estonia and the Baltic to king Alfred. Late 9th century.

Wulfstan, nephew of Osmod and Ceolwen of Alton in Hants. Late 9th century.

Wulfstan, a moneyer, at Chester, of kings Edward the Elder and Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wulfstan, a witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Wulfstan, a witness to a Winchester charter of king Athelstan in 925.

Wulfstan, a landholder at Chalgrave in Beds in 931.

Wulfstan, a landholder at Stretham in Cambs in c939. Father of Wulfflaed.

Wulfstan, a dux in Hants in 939.

Wulfstan, legatee of land at Wortham in Suffolk from bishop Theodred of London in c951.

Wulfstan, bishop of London c951-c953, after Theodred.

Wulfstan, a thegn of king Eadred in 955.

Wulfstan, archbishop of York 931-956, after Hrothweard. In 940 he and king Olaf of Northumbria were besieged in Leicester by king Edmund. He was deposed by king Eadred in 952, but was reinstated in 954.

Wulfstan, a thegn. A witness to Wessex charters of king Eadwig. Mid 10th century.

Wulfstan, a landholder at Palgrave in Suffolk in 962. He gave land to the church at Bury St.Edmunds.

Wulfstan, a deacon. He died in 963.

Wulfstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Leicester, Oxford, Wallingford and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Wulfstan, a thegn of kings Eadwig and Edgar betwen 957 and 969. He held land in Berks, Hunts and Suffolk.

Wulfstan, father of Wulfgar. A landholder, probably near Peterborough. He was involved in the affair of the woman Thurwif. Mid 10th century.

Wulfstan, a landholder at Washbourne in Glos. Father of the monk Wynsige. Mid 10th century.

Wulfstan, a thegn in Kent in c970. Father of Godwine who stood surety at the marriage in c1020 between the wealthy Kent landholder Godwine and the daughter of Brihtric.

Wulfstan, a thegn. A witness to a charter of king Edgar in 974.

Wulfstan of Dalham, a prominent thegn and comes of king Edgar of Wessex. He married Wulfflaed. He was probably sheriff in Cambs and Kent. He held land in Cambs, Herts, Norfolk and Suffolk. He died in c974.

Wulfstan Ucca, a thegn. Son of Aelfsige Hunlafing of Hunts. He held land at Godstone in Surrey and Washington in Sussex, and Conington in Hunts. Brother of Wulfsige. Late 10th century.

Wulfstan, a prepositus at Ely. He held land at Swaffham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Wulfstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Canterbury, Colchester, Exeter, Lewes, London, Stamford and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Wulfstan, a dean at Glastonbury. He died in 981.

Wulfstan of Cockernhoe, a slave of Aethelgifu at Offley in Herts. Late 10th century.

Wulfstan, a priest, probably at Winchester. In 990 he was a supporter of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Wulfstan, son of Ceola. With Aelfhere and Maccus he held the bridge at the battle of Maldon in 991. Probably father of Leofwine and Wulfmaer.

Wulfstan, precentor at the Old Minster Winchester. He guided the blind Aelfhelm to the tomb of bishop Aethelwold. Probably the author of the Life of St. Aethelwold. Late 10th century.

Wulfstan of Saltwood, a thegn. He held land in Kent between c989 and 1002.

Wulfstan juvenis (the younger), probably son of Wulfstan of Saltwood in Kent. Late 10th century.

Wulfstan, a priest of Chertsey in c1006. He bequeathed a wharf in London to his abbey.

Wulfstan, a cniht of Wulfwaru of Bath. He inherited twenty mancuses of gold from her. Early 11th century.

Wulfstan, archbishop of York 1002-1023, after Aldwulf. Bishop of London 996-1002, after Aelfstan; bishop of Worcester 1002-1016, after Aldwulf, retaining the bishopric during his tenure at York. Brother of Aelfwig and father of Wulfric. Known as Wulfstan the Homilist, his most lasting work was his Sermon of the Wolf to the English.

Wulfstan, a festerman, or surety, of archbishop Aelfric at York, in c1023.

Wulfstan, moneyers of this name operated five mints of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Wulfstan, father of Wulfric. In 1023 he and his son were involved in a dispute with Leofric of Blackwell over land at Inkberrow in Worcs.

Wulfstan, a wilde preost in c1040. He held land at Thurrock in Essex.

Wulfstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Canterbury, London and Warminster. Mid 11th century.

Wulfstan, a chanter at Old Minster, Winchester in c1050.

Wulfstan, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held ten hides at Medmenham.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Derbyshire in 1066. He held six bovates at Twyford and Swarkeston.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Devon in 1066. He held a virgate at Uplowman in Halberton Hundred.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Kenningtons in Chafford Hundred.

Wulfstan, landholders in Hants in 1066. Men of this name held four hides at Bradley, Shipton Bellinger and East Dean.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two and a half sulungs at Nurstead and Maplescombe. Son of Wulfwine.

Wulfstan of Wateringbury, a prominent landholder in Kent in 1066.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Heyford in Nobottle Hundred.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Notts in 1066. He held four bovates at Harworth and West Drayton.

Wulfstan, a thegn and landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held twenty-eight hides at Aston Rowant, Adwell and Britwell.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held four hides at Orton and Pendeford.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held eight hides at Woldingham.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held six hides at Lordington and Wilmington.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three hides at Biggin and Newton.

Wulfstan, a priest and landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held half a carucate at Colton in West Riding. Possibly father of Earnketel.

Wulfstan, landholders in Yorks in 1066. Men of this name held fourteen carucates at Yapham, Marr and Thorner.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Lincs in 1066. He held eight bovates at Aby in South Riding.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Norfolk in 1066. He held two carucates at Gresham in Erpingham Hundred.

Wulfstan, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held fifty acres at Boynton in Samford Hundred.

Wulfstan, abbot of Gloucester 1058-1072, after Eadric. He had been a monk at Worcester.

Wulfstan (St.), bishop of Worcester 1062-1095, after Aldred. He had been prior of Worcester, then abbot in 1058. Son of Athelstan and Wulfgifu, and brother of Aelfstan.

Wulfswith, a nun, possibly abbess, in Wilts in 939. She held fifteen mansae at East Overton.

Wulfswith, a nun at Romsey in Hants in c1030.

Wulfthryth, wife, probably, of king Aethelred 1, and mother of Aethelhelm and Aethelwold. Mid 9th century.

Wulfthryth, wife of ealdorman Aethelwulf of Gloucester. Mid 9th century.

Wulfthryth, wife of ealdorman Cuthred of Hants. Mid 9th century.

Wulfthryth, mother of Aethelweard. Probably a widow in Winchester in c982.

Wulfthryth, abbess of Wilton c965-c1000, after Aelfgyth. She was the unwilling concubine or second wife of king Edgar. Mother of Edith, who also became a nun at Wilton.

Wulftrudis, cousin of abbess Wulfhild of Barking. She became a mistress of king Edgar after he was refused by Wulfhild. This is probably Wulfthryth. Mid 10th century.

Wulfustho, a thegn. He held land at Bultheswurthe, probably in Beds, in 931.

Wulfwara, a landholder in Northants in 1066. She held a hide at Preston Deanery in Wymersley Hundred.

Wulfward see Wulfweard

Wulfwaru, a wealthy landholder in Somerset. Mother of Wulfmaer, Aelfwine, Goda and Aelfwaru. Late 10th century.

Wulfwaru, a slave. With her sister she was freed in the will of Wynflaed in c995.

Wulfwaru, free women in Suffolk in 1066. Women of this name held small estates at Raydon and Mellis.

Wulfweard, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfweard, abbot of Evesham, after Aelfrith. Late 9th century.

Wulfweard, a dux in Wessex in c844.

Wulfweard, a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael at Bodmin. Late 10th century.

Wulfweard (Vlwardus), a monk at Ely. He was an acquisitive steward, who was brought down by the sanctity of Seaxburg. After 970.

Wulfweard, a deacon at Worcester between 977 and 990.

Wulfweard, father of Aelfwine of Bury St. Edmunds. Early 11th century.

Wulfweard, a thegn. A witness to the St.German’s, Cornwall, privileges in c1018.

Wulfweard, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Exeter, Gloucester, Shrewsbury and Totnes. Early 11th century.

Wulfweard, a monk and kinsman of bishop Aelfric of East Anglia. He inherited five pounds from the bishop in c1038.

Wulfweard, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Dover, Gloucester and London. Mid 11th century.

Wulfweard, a thegn. A witness to an Exeter charter of king Edward the Confessor in 1044.

Wulfweard of Winsham, a witness of documents at Sherborne in c1045.

Wulfweard, an unidentified abbot, possibly of Bath. A witness of documents between 1042 and 1053.

Wulfweard the beadle, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfweard Cap, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfweard the herring-monger, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfweard White, a thegn of queen Edith, and holder of extensive estates in Middlesex, Beds, Berks, Bucks, Dorset, Hants, Oxon, Glos, Wilts, Somerset, Lincs, and on Hayling Island between c1053 and 1066.

Wulfweard, a miles. A witness to the Foundation charter of Westminster in 1066.

Wulfweard, a moneyer, at Stamford, of king Harold II. Mid 11th century.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held four hides at Lambourn.

Wulfweard cild, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held three hides at Stewkley in Mursley Hundred, and three burgesses in Buckingham. Probably son of Wulfweard and Eddeva.

Wulfweard, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held seven hides at Addingrove, Dadford and Shenley. Probably married to Eddeva, and father of Wulfweard cild.

Wulfweard, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held five hides at Goodleigh, Ayshfordand Shirwell.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Dorset in 1066. He held five hides at Tarrant Crawford in Badbury Hundred.

Wulfweard, a priest and landholder in Essex in 1066. He held a hide at Goldhanger in Thurstable Hundred.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide and fifteen acres at Little Birch in Lexden Hundred.

Wulfweard, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held fifty-three hides at Chedworth, Roel and Salperton.

Wulfweard, a priest and landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two hides at Collington in Plegelgate Hundred.

Wulfweard, landholders in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen and a half hides at Crofton, Cove and Warnford in Hants and half a hide at Whippingham on the Isle of Wight.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held five hides at Pudleston, Wharton and Priors Frome.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held six hides at Hormead and Wormley.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held two sulungs at Waldershare in Eastry Hundred.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Oxon in 1066. He held thirty-one hides at Glympton, Finmere, Hethe and Wootton.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a hide at Walford in Leintwardine Hundred.

Wulfweard, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name, including Wulfweard father of Edward, held ten hides at Suton Bingham, Ilminster and Aller. Father of Edward.

Wulfweard Tumbi, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held ten hides at Milton Clevedon in Bruton Hundred.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held five carucates at Eleigh, Preston and Blakenham.

Wulfweard, landholders in Surrey in 1066. Men of this name held eleven hides at Chelsham and Ham.

Wulfweard, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-six hides at Sullington, Allington and Brighton.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held three hides at Compton Verney.

Wulfweard, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-five hides at Sutton Mandeville, Westbury and Ansty.

Wulfweard, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held six carucates at Thornton Watlass in North Riding.

Wulfwen, a landholder in Berks in 1066. She held ten hides at Hinton Waldrist.

Wulfwen of Creslow, a major landholder in 1066. She held twenty-five hides at Aston Clinton and Creslow in Bucks, thirty-eight hides at Canford Magna and Kinson in Dorset, and ten hides at Hinton Charterhouse in Somerset.

Wulfwen, landholders in Devon in 1066. Women of this name held two hides and a virgate at Cookbury Wick, Molland and Brayley.

Wulfwen, a landholder in 1066. She held thirty-eight hides at Canford Magna and Kinson in Dorset, and ten hides at Hinton Charterhouse in Somerset. DB

Wulfwen, a landholder in Herts in 1066. She held six hides at Great Gaddesden.

Wulfwen, a landholder in Middlesex in 1066. She held two hides at Chelsea.

Wulfwen, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Women of this name held seventeen hides at Winterbourne, Chitterne and Poole Keynes.

Wulfwig, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wulfwig, a miles. A witness to a Canterbury charter of archbishop Aethelnoth in c1030.

Wulfwig, moneyers of this name operated mints of kings Cnut and Harold I at Canterbury and Huntingdon. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwig, cancellarius of king Edward in 1045, a title probably allocated after 1066. This may be bishop Wulfwig.

Wulfwig, moneyers of this name operated five mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwig Spillecorn, a greedy young peasant. Son of Wulfmaer of Ludgershall. He was blind for 19 years, but had his sight restored by king Edward at Windsor. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwig, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held three hides at Overton, Beeston and Warburton.

Wulfwig, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide and thirty acres at Tendring.

Wulfwig, landholders in Glos in 1066. Men of this name held seven hides at Bourton on the Hill, Rissington and Shipley. DB

Wulfwig, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held half a hide at Hinton Admiral in the New Forest.

Wulfwig, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held five and a half hides at Ashperton.

Wulfwig cild, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held four hides at Kenchester in Staple Hundred.

Wulfwig, landholders in Herts in 1066. Men of this name held three and a half hides at Pelham and Hixham in Edwinstree Hundred.

Wulfwig, landholders in Kent in 1066. Men of this name held a sulung and a half at Shelving, and a iugum at Perry Wood.

Wulfwig Wilde, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a iugum at Atterton in Newchurch Hundred.

Wulfwig, a thegn and landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held six hides at Harptree, Draycott and Batcombe.

Wulfwig, free men of this name in Suffolk in 1066 held seven acres at Burstall and Kembroke.

Wulfwig, a miles of the church at Bury St.Edmunds, and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held three carucates at Ingham in Bradmere Hundred.

Wulfwig, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held thirteen hides at Nutfield.

Wulfwig the Hunter, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held two hides at Godalming.

Wulfwig, landholders in Wilts in 1066. Men of this name held eleven hides at Langley Burrell, Chenebvild and Chedglow.

Wulfwig, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He held a virgate and a half at Weston-under-Wetherley.

Wulfwig (Wulfsige), bishop of Dorchester on Thames 1053-1067, after the expelled Ulf. He went overseas for his consecration, as he considered the appointment of archbishop Stigand to be irregular.

Wulfwine, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Wessex. He gave twenty hides, probably at Easton in Somerset, to the abbey at Glastonbury. Late 10th century.

Wulfwine Cocus, a thegn. He and his wife Aelfswith forfeited their estate at Yelling in Hunts. Late 10th century.

Wulfwine, brother of Wulfhelm of Chippenham in Cambs. Late 10th century.

Wulfwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Colchester, Lincoln, London and Wallingford. Late 10th century.

Wulfwine, a clerk at Worcester between 967 and 996.

Wulfwine, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bristol, Cambridge, Canterbury and Leicester. Early 11th century.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Norfolk. He inherited land at Roydon from Thurketel of Palgrave in c1038. Brother of Godwine.

Wulfwine, a reeve of earl Leofric of Mercia. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwine, moneyers of this name operated ten mints of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwine, a witness in Essex of the will of Thurstan of Wimbish in 1045.

Wulfwine, praepositus comitis at Oxford in c1051.

Wulfwine (Wulfinus)le Rue, a landholder in Glos. He gave land to the abbey at Gloucester in reparation for having killed six local priests. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwine, a cniht of abbot Aelfwine of Ramsey in Hunts in c1060.

Wulfwine, dean of Waltham at its foundation in c1060.

Wulfwine, a thegn and king's huntsman. A landholder in Cambs, Essex, Hunts and Suffolk. Son of Aelfwine the Black. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwine, a goldsmith, in the employ of Eadgifu, (probably Eddeva the Fair). He may be Wulfwine of Chichester. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwine, a provost at Ely. He made a large silver chalice for the monastery. Probably mid 11th century.

Wulfwine, a monk at Ely. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Beds in 1066. He held a virgate at Cople in Wixamtree Hundred.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held two hides in Ganfield Hundred.

Wulfwine, probably a priest. A landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held a hide at Clifton in Moulsoe Hundred.

Wulfwine of Whaddon, a landholder in Bucks in 1066. He held half a hide at Cheddington in Yardley Hundred.

Wulfwine, mead-keeper at Ely Abbey. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a hide and a virgate at Histon.

Wulfwine, a thegn of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held thirty-four hides at Silverley, Abington, Hildersham and Saxon Street.

Wulfwine, a huntsman of king Edward. A landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held half a hide at Isleham.

Wulfwine Chit, a landholder in Cheshire in 1066. He held half a hide at Clutton in Broxton Hundred.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Cornwall in 1066. He held a virgate at Penhole in Rillaton Hundred.

Wulfwine, landholders in Devon in 1066. Men of this name held a hide and a half at Sutton and Bray.

Wulfwine, landholders in Essex in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-six estates amounting to forty-nine hides, including estates at Thurrock, Upminster and Waltham.

Wulfwine, a burgess at Colchester in Essex in 1066. He held two houses and three acres.

Wulfwine Hapra, a landholder in Essex in 1066. He held half a hide at Byrton in Lexden Hundred.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held a hide at Sezincote in Witley Hundred.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Hants in 1066. He held five hides at Farley Chamberlayne.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held a hide and a half at Marston and Wellington.

Wulfwine of Eastwick, a thegn of king Harold. A landholder in Herts in 1066. He held four hides at Hailey and Eastwick.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Herts in 1066. He held a hide at Hormead in Edwinstree Hundred.

Wulfwine Chit, a landholder in Hunts in 1066. He held four hides at Catworth and Hail Weston.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Kent in 1066. He held a manor at Gravesend and four sulungs at Sibertswold and Cooling. Father of Wulfstan.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Northants in 1066. He held two hides at Little Bowden in Stotfold Hundred.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held five hides at Abdon, Withington and Kemberton.

Wulfwine, landholders in Somerset in 1066. Men of this name held four hides and three virgates at Tolland and Cheddon Fitzpaine.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Staffs in 1066. He held five hides at Thorpe Constantine and Oakley.

Wulfwine, a priest and landholder in Suffolk in 1066. He held six acres at Burgh in Carlford Hundred.

Wulfwine, landholders in Suffolk in 1066. Men of this name held nineteen carucates at Lavenham, Burgate and Aldham.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held eight hides at Byfleet.

Wulfwine, landholders in Sussex in 1066. Men of this name held two hides at Hurst and Burton.

Wulfwine, landholders in Warks in 1066. Men of this name held twenty-four hides at Bilton, Frankton and Birmingham.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Warks in 1066. He gave three hides at Newbold Comyn to Malmesbury Abbey when he became a monk.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Wilts in 1066. He held ten hides at Salthrop. DB

Wulfwine, a thegn of earl Edwin. A landholder in Worcs in 1066. He held twenty hides at Halesowen, Selly Oak and Swinford.

Wulfwine, a landholder in Yorks in 1066. He held a carucate and a half at Clotherholme in West Riding.

Wulfwold (Wulfold), a moneyer in Danish occupied East Anglia. Late 9th century.

Wulfwold, a moneyer, at Oxford , of king Cnut. Early 11th century.

Wulfwold, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wulfwold, a landholder in Somerset in 1066. He held a hide at Hartrow in Williton Hundred.

Wulfwold, abbot of Chertsey 1058-1084, after Siward. He held the abbacy of Bath in plurality from 1061. Brother of Oswald.

Wulfwy see Wulfwig

Wulfwyn, abbess of Wareham in Dorset. She died in 982.

Wulfwyn, a supporter in 990 of Wynflaed in her dispute with Leofwine over land in Berks.

Wulfwyn, abbess of Romsey in Hants. Early 11th century.

Wulfwyn, probably the wife of Wulfsige. She inherited land at Wyken in Suffolk from him. Mid 11th century.

Wulfwyn see also Wulfwen

Wulfwynn, a slave in Devon or Cornwall. She was freed c970.

Wulfwynne, a landholder at Washbourne in Glos. Late 10th century.

Wulganus (St.), a confessor. He was born and buried in Canterbury, but lived and died in Arras. His date is not known.

Wulkelin, an ealdorman. He attested the charter of Crowland of 868.

Wulsegar, a witness of the judgement on Wulfbold in 988.

Wulvela, sister of the saints Sidwell and Juthwara. Her date is not known.

Wunbeald, a witness of documents in Canterbury in c860.

Wuncild, husband of Aethelgifu, a slave who gained her freeedom in c970.

Wunhere, a moneyer of archbishop Ceolnoth of Canterbury. Mid 9th century.

Wunning, a priest at Bodmin. He was a witness to an agreement between Aelfric and Putrael. Late 10th century.

Wunstan, a moneyer, at Chichester, of king Aethelred II. Late 10th century.

Wunstan, a slave. He was given to the priest Leofsige by bishop Aelfwold of Crediton in c1012.

Wurcon, a ceorl in Cornwall. In c959 he defended himself against a charge of being born a slave.

Wurfothu, a ceorl in Cornwall. In c959 he defended himself against a charge of being born a slave.

Wurgeat, a sub-king. A witness of documents for king Athelstan in c930.

Wurgent, son of Samuel. A witness of documents at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Wurgstan, a witness of documents at Malmesbury in c901.

Wurgustel, a slave in Cornwall. In c955 he and his offspring were freed by king Eadred at St.Petroc's.

Wuscfrea, father of Yffi and grandfather of king Aelle of Deira. Early 6th century.

Wuscfrea, son of Edwin of Northumbria and Aethelburg. He died in infancy in c633, while his father was in exile in Kent.

Wydecoc, a moneyer, at Shaftesbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wydeman, a moneyer, at Shrewsbury, of king Edward the Confessor. Mid 11th century.

Wyking, a boatswain. A witness of manumissions at Exeter. Mid 11th centurey.

Wylsige, a moneyer, at York, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Wymer, Kentish abbot. see Somer

Wyn... see also Win...

Wynbald, a comes in Kent in805.

Wynbert, a priest and scribe at Abingdon in c690.

Wynbert, abbot of Nursling from c701. He was a supporter of the young Wynfrith, who became archbishop Boniface.

Wynbert, a witness of documents in Mercia in c793.

Wynbert, a moneyer of king Alfred of Wessex. Late 9th century.

Wynburh, a serf at Hatfield in c1050.

Wyndaeg, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wynflaed, probably the mother of Aelfgifu, first wife of king Edmund I. She held extensive lands in Wessex. Mid 10th century.

Wynflaed, a nun in Dorset in 942. She held land at Cheselbourne.

Wynflaed (Heanflaed), abbess of Wherwell in c960. Daughter of Wihtburding. In tradition she colluded with king Edgar in the attempted seduction of her niece, the nun Wulfhild. (Goscelin)

Wynflaed, a benefactress of St. Augustine's, Canterbury. A landholder at Monyngham in 974.

Wynflaed of Faccombe, a noble matron. Daughter of Brihtwyn. She was a landholder at Ebbesborne in Wilts and Meon in Hants. She probably had a connection with the nunnery at Shaftesbury. Mother of Eadmaer and Aethelflaed and probably Eadric. Mid 10th century.

Wynflaed, a landholder at Datchet in Bucks. She was in dispute with Leofwine over land at Hagbourne and Bradfield in Berks in c990.

Wynflaed, wife of Aethelwine the Black, sheriff of Huntingdon. Mid 11th century.

Wynfrith, bishop of the Mercians at Lichfield 672-675, after Chad, for whom he had been deacon. He attended the synod of Hertford in 675, but was then deposed by archbishop Theodore for an act of disobedience. He retired to his monastery at Barrow.

Wynfrith, a priest at a cell of the monastery of Lindisfarne. He was in charge of the robes. Early 9th century.

Wynfrith, archbishop of Mainz. see Boniface

Wyngeat, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held a virgate at Marche in Rhiwset Hundred.

Wyngifu, a nun at Romsey in Hants in c1030. (d16.)

Wynhelm, a common name. There are a few poorly identified witnesses with this name in charters and documents.

Wynhelm, deacon. see Wynhere

Wynhelm, an archdeacon in Kent in c830.

Wynhelm, a moneyer, at Oxford, of king Athelstan. Mid 10th century.

Wynhelm, a thegn. A witness to a Rochester charter of 995.

Wynhere, abbot of St. Augustine's, Canterbury 865-866, after Dryhtnoth.

Wynhere (Wynhelm), a deacon at Christchurch Canterbury in 867.

Wynna, a witness of documents in Kent in 844.

Wynric, a serf at Bath in c1055.

Wynric, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held three hides at Wincot in Witley Hundred.

Wynric, a landholder in Hereford in 1066. He held two and a half virgates at Sawbury Hill in Plegelgate Hundred.

Wynsi see Wynsige

Wynsige, a common name. There are a small number of poorly identified witnesses with this name, mostly thegns or priests, in charters and documents.

Wynsige, a kinsman of bishop Esne of Sherborne in c890. He held land at Cheddon Fitzpaine in Somerset.

Wynsige, a witness to the privileges of Micheldever in c900.

Wynsige, a moneyer, at Langport, of king Athelstan. Early 10th century.

Wynsige, bishop of Dorchester on Thames or Lichfield 925-937.

Wynsige, a thegn in Wilts between 931 and 934. He inherited land at Craeft from Wulfgar Leofa.

Wynsige, a thegn in Wilts in 956. He held land at Moredon.

Wynsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edgar at Gloucester and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Wynsige, a landholder at Swaffham in Cambs and Stukely in Hunts in c969. A kinsman of the reeve Wulfric.

Wynsige, a monk, and reformed clerk, trained at the new monastery at Ramsey in Hunts. He was placed by bishop Oswald as prepositus over the monks who replaced the secular clergy at Worcester in 969. He held land at Little Washbourne in Glos.

Wynsige, bishop of Lichfield 964-975, after Cynesige.

Wynsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Exeter, Shrewsbury and Thetford. Late 10th century.

Wynsige, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at Bristol, Huntingdon and London. Early 11th century.

Wynsige, prior of Worcester Cathedral c969-c985.

Wynsige, a bondman of Wynflaed at Chinnock in Somerset. Late 10th century.

Wynsige, reeve of Buckingham or Oxford in c992.

Wynsige, a monk. He composed and wrote a charter at Burton in 1007.

Wynsige the Seaman, a thegn in Hereford. He represented the mother of Edwin at a shire meeting at Aylton in c1023.

Wynsige (Wenesi), a chamberlain of king Edward. A landholder in 1066. He held ten hides in Beds, five hides in Bucks, two hides in Hants, and twelve hides in Wilts.

Wynsige, a landholder in Berks in 1066. He held five hides at Chilton in Compton Hundred.

Wynsige, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Wynsige, a landholder in Shropshire in 1066. He held two hides at Eaton Constantine in Wrockwardine Hundred.

Wynsige, a landholder in Surrey in 1066. He held five hides at Woking.

Wynstan, a thegn at Winchester in c900.

Wynstan, a moneyer, at Totnes, of kings Eadwig and Edgar. Mid 10th century.

Wynstan, a priest. A witness of manumissions at Coryton in Devon in c970.

Wynstan, a camerarius or burthegn of king Edgar between 963 and 972. He held land at Durnford in Wilts.

Wynstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Aethelred II at Bath and Winchester. Late 10th century.

Wynstan, a clerk at Worcester between 962 and 978.

Wynstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Cnut at London and Salisbury. Early 11th century.

Wynstan, a signatory of the document settling the dispute between Leofric of Blackwell and Wulfric and Wulfstan over land at Inkberrow in Worcs in 1023.

Wynstan, moneyers of this name operated mints of king Edward the Confessor at Dover, Winchester and Salisbury. Mid 11th century.

Wynstan, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wynstan, a moneyer and holder of property in Winchester in c1057. Brother of Saewine.

Wynstan Shut-gate, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wynstan Soot-board, a holder of property in Winchester in c1057.

Wynstan, a landholder in Cambs in 1066. He held a virgate at Meldreth of the abbot of Ely.

Wynstan, a landholder in Glos in 1066. He held half a hide in Bledisloe Hundred.

Wynstan, a landholder in South Lancs in 1066. He held two carucates and three bovates at Walton.

Wynstan, a free man in Suffolk in 1066. He held nine acres at Occold in Hartismere Hundred.

Wynstan, a landholder in Sussex in 1066. He held two and a half hides at Westfield, Hurst and Lordine.

Wynwald, abbot of Beverley 733-751, after Berthun.

Wyrmhere, in the poem Widsith: a character sought by Widsith.

Wyrtgeorn, legendary king. see Vortigern

Wythman, abbot of Ramsey in Hunts 1016-1020, after Wulfsige. A German. He was rejected by the monks. He travelled to Jerusalem.

Ydain, in Arthurian legend: A mistress of Gawaine.

Yder, in Arthurian legend: Son of Nut. A leader in the force of Arthur in Gaul. He married Guenloie.

Ydoyne, wife of Gorbodian see Judon

Yffi (Iffi), father of king Aelle of Deira and of Aelfric. Mid 6th century.

Yffi, son of Osfrith. He went into exile in Kent in 633 after the death of his grandfather king Edwin of Northumbria.

Yfing, dapifer, or steward, of king Edward the Confessor. He attended the foundation of the church at Waltham in c1060.

Ygerna (Igerna,Igraine), in legend the wife of Gorlois, duke of Cornwall. She married Uther Pendragon after he defeated Gorlois at the battle of Mount Damen in 498.

Ylas, foster-child of the tribune Claudius Severus. Named on a tombstone found at Old Penrith. Roman, unknown date. RIB937.

Ylcaerthon, a reeve. A witness of documents at St.Petroc's at Liskeard in Cornwall. Early 11th century.

Yni, nephew of king Caedwalla of Wessex. With his cousin Inor, he may have harried the British for many years from the safety of Wales. Late 7th century.

Yolfrida, a nun at Beverley. Daughter of the gesith Puch of Walkington in Yorks. She died in 742.

Ynogre, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

Yonet, in Arthurian legend: A squire of Gawaine.

Yric see Eric

Yrling, a Viking raider. With Lothen, he ravaged in Kent and Essex in 1048.

Yrmenlaf, in the poem Beowulf: Younger brother of Aeschere.

Ysaie the Sad, in Arthurian legend: Son of Tristan and Iseult. He married Martha and was the father of Marc.

Ysaive, in Arthurian legend: A niece of Arthur. Lover of Eliavres.

Ysfael, second son of king Cunedda. Late 5th century.

Ysgyrran, father of Gwafrfawr who was killed at the battle of Catraeth in c588.

Ysopa, a Danish hold. He died fighting against the Kentish at the battle of the Holme in 903.

Yspadadden, in Arthurian legend: A giant. Father of Olwen.

Yvain, in Arthurian legend: Son of Urian. A baron, granted Scotland by Arthur.

Yvain the Bastard, in Arthurian legend: A knight of Arthur.

Yvor (Inor), son of king Caedwalla of Wessex, and possibly a sub-king under Ine. He may have retired to Wales with his cousin Yni and harried the Britons from there. Early 8th century.

Ywain see Owain

Zaccheus, in the poem Elene: father of Simon and grandfather of Judas Cyriacus. Early 4th century. m134.

Zegulf, a claimed ancestor of king Aelle of Deira.

Zelotes, in Arthurian legend: A knight who vied with Ector de Maris for the hand of Perse.

Zoochh, a Norman knight at the battle of Hastings in 1066. From the Battle Abbey roll.

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