Beorhtwulf 2 (Male)
King of the Mercians, 840-852
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Factoid List
Recorded Name (38)
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BERHTVLF (7)
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EMC Coin 1992.7646 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1036.0074 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 2003.0112 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1999.1007 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
EMC Coin 1016.01 (N 410 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1968.0008 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
EMC Coin 1992.7647 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
BERHTVVL (1)
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EMC Coin 1016.0101 (N 414 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beorhtulf (2)
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S203
ASC 851 G
Beorhtulfus (1)
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Asser.VitAlfredi 4
Beorhtuulf (1)
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S88
Beorhtwulf (3)
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S191
ASC 851 AD, <853> B, 853 C
Anon.GenRegList2
Beornulf (1)
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Æthelweard.Chron iii.4 (p. 32)
Beortulf (1)
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S88
Beortulfus (2)
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S202
S136
Berchtwulf (1)
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S204
Berhtuulf (3)
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S195
S197
S201
Berhtuuulf (1)
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S198
Berhtwlf (2)
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S205
S1271
Berhtwulf (7)
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S192
S194
S196
S198
S199
S204
S1270
Berhtwulfus (1)
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S193
Bertufus (1)
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Leo IV.Ep.HG14
Bertwlf (1)
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S205
Brihtulfus (1)
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ASC 851 F(Lat.)
Brihtwulf (1)
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ASC 851 EF(OE)
Office (52)
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King (52)
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Asser.VitAlfredi 4 (King of the Mercians)
S88 (king of the Mercians)
S191 (king of the Mercians)
S192 (rex Merciorum)
S193 (king of the Mercians)
S194 (king of the Mercians)
S195 (king of the Mercians)
S196 (king of the Mercians)
S197 (king of the Mercians)
S198 (king of the Mercians)
S199 (king of the Mercians)
S201 (king of the Mercians)
S202 (king of the Mercians)
S203 (king of the Mercians)
S204
S204
S205 (king of the Mercians)
S1270 (king of the Mercians)
S1271 (king of the Mercians)
S136
ASC 851 ADEF(OE and Lat)G, <853> B, 853 C (King of the Mercians)
Anon.GenRegList2 (king of the Mercians)
Æthelweard.Chron iii.4 (p. 32) (King of the Mercians)
S79
EMC Coin 1992.7646 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1036.0074 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1002.0355 (N 407 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1001.0406 (N 407 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1001.0407 (N 407 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1030.02 (N 410 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1030.0199 (N 407 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1020.06 (N 410 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1020.0604 (N 420 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
EMC Coin 1020.0601 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
EMC Coin 1048.1911 (N 410 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 2003.0112 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1050.0106 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1999.1007 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
EMC Coin 1050.0109 (N 414.1 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1050.0107 (N 408 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1009.0022 (N 408 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1002.0356 (N 408 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1016.0101 (N 414 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1016.01 (N 410 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1020.0602 (N 414 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1020.0603 (N 408 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1968.0008 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
EMC Coin 1020.0605 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1002.0357 (N 415 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 1992.7647 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
EMC Coin 1020.0606 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
EMC Coin 2002.0206 (Berhtwulf of Mercia (no further details))
Personal Relationship (3)
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~ Nephew (Consanguineal kinship) of Beorhtwulf 2 (1)
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Ælfheah 4: of Beorhtwulf 2: S202
~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Beorhtwulf 2 (2)
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Beorhtric 2: of Beorhtwulf 2: S198
Beorhtric 2: of Beorhtwulf 2: S205
Event (67)
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Battle (1)
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Anonymi 6.putting Beorhtwulf 2 to flight: 350 ships of pagans (Anonymi 6) arrived at the mouth of the Thames, destroyed Canterbury and put Beorhtwulf 2 to flight, after conquering his army (Anonymi 7).: Æthelweard.Chron iii.4 (pp. 31-2) (851)
Charter-witnessing (18)
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S1271 - Ceolred 6 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2 and Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to Æthelwulf 16: (1) Ceolred 6, bishop (of Leicester), to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 14 hides (manentes) at Pangbourne, Berks., in return for the freedom of certain minsters. (2) King Beorhtwulf 2 grants the land to Æthelwulf 16, dux: S1271 (843)
S1272 - Ealhhun 2 leasing land to Beorhtwulf 2: Ealhhun 2, bishop, with his familia at Worcester 1, to King Beorhtwulf 2; lease, for five lives, of 5 hides (manentes) at Wearset felda, 5 (cassati) at Cofton Hackett, 5 (manentes) at Rednal in King's Norton, 2 at Wast Hill and Hopwood in Alvechurch, Worcs., and 3 at Witlafesfeld, with reversion to the church of Worcester 1: S1272 (849)
S136 - Offa 7 granting privileges and land to St Albans: Offa 7, king of the Mercians, to the church of St Alban's; grant of privileges and of 34 hides (mansiones) at Cassio, Herts., 6 at Heanhamstede (cf. Hamstead's House, St Stephens, Herts.) and 10 at Stanmore, Middx: S136 (793)
S191 - Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to St Mary’s, Evesham: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to the church of Evesham, St Mary's; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Quinton, Warwicks.; 2 at Pebworth, Worcs.; and 5 at Mappleborough in Studley, Warwicks: S191 (844 x 852)
S192 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling restoration of land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester; restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs., in return for gifts of treasure and horses to the king and queen: S192 (840)
S193 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling privileges to Eanmund 6 & the church of Bredon: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Eanmund 6, abbot of Bredon (? Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics., or Bredon, Worcs.), and his community: grant of privileges, in return for 120 mancuses of pure gold and liturgical obligations: S193 (840)
S194 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling privileges to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of privileges for 6 hides (cassati) at Daylesford, Gloucs., in return for 3 pounds of silver: S194 (841)
S195 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop, for the monks of St Mary's, Worcester 1; grant of one hide (mansa) at Mitton in Bredon, Worcs: S195 (841)
S196 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Wychwood, Oxon., in return for 31 mancuses; and confirmed at Tamworth: S196 (841)
S197 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling privileges to Eanmund 5 & Breedon-on-the-Hill: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Abbot Eanmund 5 and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics.; grant of privileges, in return for a gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht 1, princeps: S197 (848)
S198 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling exemption to Heahberht 8 & Worcester 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, abbot, and his familia in Worcester 1; grant of exemption for the minster of Ufera Stretford (Stratford upon Avon, Warwicks.), assessed at 20 hides (manentes), in return for 10 pounds of silver: S198 (844 x 845)
S199 - Beorhtwulf 2 leasing land to Ecgberht 15: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Ecgberht 15, his minister; lease, for 5 lives, of 5 hides at Cofton Hackett, Worcs., granted to the king in S 1272: S199 (849)
S201 - Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to St Mary’s, Worcester: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Worcester, St Mary's church, Worcester; grant of 3 hides (cassati) at Grimley, Worcs: S201 (851)
S202 - Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to Ælfheah 4: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Ælfheah 4, princeps; grant of 12 hides (cassati) at Calmesden (or by the River Churn and at Calmesden), Gloucs: S202 (842)
S204 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling land to Forthred 4: Beorhtwulf 2, king (of the Mercians), to Forthred 4, his thegn; grant of 9 hides at Wotton Underwood, Bucks., in return for 30 mancuses and 900 shillings: S204 (844 x 845)
S205 - Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to Heahberht 8 & Worcester 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop, and his familia at Worcester 1; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Crowle, Worcs: S205 (840 x 848)
S207 - Burgred 5 selling privileges to Ealhhun 2 & Worcester: Burgred 5, king of the Mercians, to Ealhhun 2 (or Alhwine), bishop of Worcester; grant of privileges for the minster at Blockley, Gloucs., in return for 300 silver shillings: S207 (855)
S88 - Beorhtwulf 2 confirming privilege of Rochester 1: Confirmation by Beorhtwulf 2, king of Mercians of grant by Æthelbald 4, king of the Mercians, to Ealdwulf 5, bishop, and the church of St Andrew (Rochester, St Andrew's) of remission of the toll due on one ship at London: S88 (844 x 851)
Confirmation of land/privileges (2)
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Beorhtwulf 2.S88 confirming privilege of Rochester 1: Confirmation by Beorhtwulf 2, king of Mercians of grant by Æthelbald 4, king of the Mercians, to Ealdwulf 5, bishop, and the church of St Andrew (Rochester, St Andrew's 1) of remission of the toll due on one ship at London: S88 (844 x 851)
S196 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Wychwood, Oxon., in return for 31 mancuses; and confirmed at Tamworth: S196 (841)
Conquest (1)
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Anonymi 6.putting Beorhtwulf 2 to flight: 350 ships of pagans (Anonymi 6) arrived at the mouth of the Thames, destroyed Canterbury and put Beorhtwulf 2 to flight, after conquering his army (Anonymi 7).: Æthelweard.Chron iii.4 (pp. 31-2) (851)
Correspondence (1)
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Leo 2.letter to Ceolnoth 3 and Beorhtwulf 2: Leo 2 wrote to Ceolnoth 3 and Beorhtwulf 2 telling them that it is necessary to observe what the fathers prescribed in the holy canons and the secular laws.: Leo IV.Ep.HG14 (851)
Flight (1)
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Anonymi 6.putting Beorhtwulf 2 to flight: 350 ships of pagans (Anonymi 6) arrived at the mouth of the Thames, destroyed Canterbury and put Beorhtwulf 2 to flight, after conquering his army (Anonymi 7).: Æthelweard.Chron iii.4 (pp. 31-2) (851)
Freeing from dues (3)
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Beorhtwulf 2.S1271 exchanging with Ceolred 6: Ceolred 6, bishop (of Leicester), to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 14 hides (manentes) at Pangbourne, Berks., in return for the freedom of certain minsters: S1271 (843)
Beorhtwulf 2.S88 confirming privilege of Rochester 1: Confirmation by Beorhtwulf 2, king of Mercians of grant by Æthelbald 4, king of the Mercians, to Ealdwulf 5, bishop, and the church of St Andrew (Rochester, St Andrew's 1) of remission of the toll due on one ship at London: S88 (844 x 851)
Ceolred 6.S1271 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Ceolred 6, bishop (of Leicester), to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 14 hides (manentes) at Pangbourne, Berks., in return for the freedom of certain minsters: S1271 (843)
Grant and Gift (35)
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Beorhtwulf 2.S191 granting land to Evesham, St Mary's: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to the church of Evesham, St Mary's 1; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Quinton, Warwicks.; 2 at Pebworth, Worcs.; and 5 at Mappleborough in Studley, Warwicks.: S191 (844 x 852)
Beorhtwulf 2.S192 granting land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester; restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs., in return for gifts of treasure and horses to the king and queen: S192 (840)
Beorhtwulf 2.S193 exchanging with Eanmund 6 & Bredon 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Eanmund 6, abbot of Bredon 1 (? Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics., or Bredon 1, Worcs.), and his community: grant of privileges, in return for 120 mancuses of pure gold and liturgical obligations: S193 (840)
Beorhtwulf 2.S194 selling privileged to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of privileges for 6 hides (cassati) at Daylesford, Gloucs., in return for 3 pounds of silver: S194 (841)
Beorhtwulf 2.S195 granting land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8 1, bishop, for the monks of Worcester, St Mary's 1; grant of one hide (mansa) at Mitton in Bredon, Worcs.: S195 (840)
Beorhtwulf 2.S197 granting land to Eanmund 5: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Abbot Eanmund 5 and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill 1, Leics.; grant of privileges, in return for a gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht 1, princeps: S197 (848)
Beorhtwulf 2.S198 exchanging with Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop, and his familia in Worcester 1; grant of exemption for the minster of Ufera Stretford (Stratford upon Avon, Warwicks.), assessed at 20 hides (manentes), in return for 10 pounds of silver: S198 (844)
Beorhtwulf 2.S201 granting land to Worcester, St Mary's 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Worcester, St Mary's 1 church; grant of 3 hides (cassati) at Grimley, Worcs.: S201 (851)
Beorhtwulf 2.S202 granting land to Ælfheah 4: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Ælfheah 4, princeps; grant of 12 hides (cassati) at Calmesden (or by the River Churn and at Calmesden), Gloucs.: S202 (842)
Beorhtwulf 2.S203 granting land to Evesham, St Mary's 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Evesham, St Mary's 1; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Willersey, Gloucs.: S203 (840 x 852)
Beorhtwulf 2.S204 granting land to Forthred 4: Beorhtwulf 2, king (of Mercia), to Forthred 4, his thegn; grant of 9 hides at Wotton Underwood, Bucks., in return for 30 mancuses and 900 shillings: S204 (844 x 845)
Beorhtwulf 2.S205 granting land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop, and his familia at Worcester 1; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Crowle, Worcs.: S205 (840 x 848)
Beorhtwulf 2.S79 granting land to Evesham 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king, to Evesham, St Mary's 1; grant of 12 agri at Oldberrow, Warwicks.: S79 (840 x 852)
Beorhtwulf 2.granting land to ?: Beorhtwulf 2, king of Mercia, to ---; concerning land at Sudertun.: S1836a (840 x 852)
Beorhtwulf 2.granting land to Edgar 9: Beorhtwulf 2, king of Mercia, to Edgar 9, minister; grant of land at Werburgstoke (near Harvington, Worcs.).: S1836 (852)
Beorhtwulf 2.granting land to Heahberht 8 S196: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Wychwood, Oxon., in return for 31 mancuses: S196 (841)
Ealdred 50.granting land to ?: Ealdred 50 to —, with the consent of King Beorhtwulf 2; concerning Tomonwordig.
: S1835 (848)
Eanmund 5-Breedon-on-the-Hill 1.S197 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Abbot Eanmund 5 and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill 1, Leics., to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht 1, princeps in return for a grant of privileges: S197 (848)
Eanmund 6-Bredon 1.S193 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Eanmund 6, abbot of Bredon 1 (? Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics., or Bredon, Worcs.), and his community to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 120 mancuses of pure gold and liturgical obligations in return for privileges: S193 (841)
Heahberht 8.S192 granting horses & treasure to Beorhtwulf 2 & Sæthryth 2: Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester, to the king and queen [ Beorhtwulf 2 and Sæthryth 2]; gifts of treasure and horses in return for restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs.: S192 (840)
Heahberht 8.S194 purchasing privileges from Beorhtwulf 2: Heahberht 8, bishop, to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; 3 pounds of silver in return for grant of privileges for 6 hides (cassati) at Daylesford, Gloucs.: S194 (841)
Heahberht 8.S198 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop, and his familia in Worcester 1; grant of exemption for the minster of Ufera Stretford (Stratford upon Avon, Warwicks.), assessed at 20 hides (manentes), in return for 10 pounds of silver: S198 (844)
Heahberht 8.purchasing land from Beorhtwulf 2 S196: Heahberht 8, bishop, to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; 31 mancuses in return for a grant of 10 hides (manentes): S196 (840)
S1271 - Ceolred 6 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2 and Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to Æthelwulf 16: (1) Ceolred 6, bishop (of Leicester), to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 14 hides (manentes) at Pangbourne, Berks., in return for the freedom of certain minsters. (2) King Beorhtwulf 2 grants the land to Æthelwulf 16, dux: S1271 (843)
S136 - Offa 7 granting privileges and land to St Albans: Offa 7, king of the Mercians, to the church of St Alban's; grant of privileges and of 34 hides (mansiones) at Cassio, Herts., 6 at Heanhamstede (cf. Hamstead's House, St Stephens, Herts.) and 10 at Stanmore, Middx: S136 (793)
S191 - Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to St Mary’s, Evesham: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to the church of Evesham, St Mary's; grant of 10 hides (mansae) at Quinton, Warwicks.; 2 at Pebworth, Worcs.; and 5 at Mappleborough in Studley, Warwicks: S191 (844 x 852)
S193 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling privileges to Eanmund 6 & the church of Bredon: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Eanmund 6, abbot of Bredon (? Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics., or Bredon, Worcs.), and his community: grant of privileges, in return for 120 mancuses of pure gold and liturgical obligations: S193 (840)
S194 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling privileges to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of privileges for 6 hides (cassati) at Daylesford, Gloucs., in return for 3 pounds of silver: S194 (841)
S195 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop, for the monks of St Mary's, Worcester 1; grant of one hide (mansa) at Mitton in Bredon, Worcs: S195 (841)
S197 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling privileges to Eanmund 5 & Breedon-on-the-Hill: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Abbot Eanmund 5 and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics.; grant of privileges, in return for a gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht 1, princeps: S197 (848)
S198 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling exemption to Heahberht 8 & Worcester 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, abbot, and his familia in Worcester 1; grant of exemption for the minster of Ufera Stretford (Stratford upon Avon, Warwicks.), assessed at 20 hides (manentes), in return for 10 pounds of silver: S198 (844 x 845)
S201 - Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to St Mary’s, Worcester: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Worcester, St Mary's church, Worcester; grant of 3 hides (cassati) at Grimley, Worcs: S201 (851)
S202 - Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to Ælfheah 4: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Ælfheah 4, princeps; grant of 12 hides (cassati) at Calmesden (or by the River Churn and at Calmesden), Gloucs: S202 (842)
S205 - Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to Heahberht 8 & Worcester 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop, and his familia at Worcester 1; grant of 5 hides (manentes) at Crowle, Worcs: S205 (840 x 848)
S207 - Burgred 5 selling privileges to Ealhhun 2 & Worcester: Burgred 5, king of the Mercians, to Ealhhun 2 (or Alhwine), bishop of Worcester; grant of privileges for the minster at Blockley, Gloucs., in return for 300 silver shillings: S207 (855)
Lease (5)
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Beorhtwulf 2.leasing land to Ecgberht 15 S199: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Ecgberht 15, his minister; lease, for 5 lives, of 5 hides at Cofton Hackett, Worcs., granted to the king in S1272 in return for 60 pounds of gold and silver.: S199 (849)
Ealhhun 2-Worcester 1.leasing land to Beorhtwulf 2 S1272: Ealhhun 2, bishop, with his familia at Worcester 1, to King Beorhtwulf 2; lease, for five lives, of 5 hides (manentes) at Wearset felda, 5 (cassati) at Cofton Hackett, 5 (manentes) at Rednal in King's Norton, 2 at Wast Hill and Hopwood in Alvechurch, Worcs., and 3 at Witlafesfeld, with reversion to the church of Worcester 1: S1272 (849)
Ecgberht 15.S199 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Ecgberht 15, his minister; lease, for 5 lives, of 5 hides at Cofton Hackett, Worcs., granted to the king in S1272 in return for 60 pounds of gold and silver.: S199 (849)
S1272 - Ealhhun 2 leasing land to Beorhtwulf 2: Ealhhun 2, bishop, with his familia at Worcester 1, to King Beorhtwulf 2; lease, for five lives, of 5 hides (manentes) at Wearset felda, 5 (cassati) at Cofton Hackett, 5 (manentes) at Rednal in King's Norton, 2 at Wast Hill and Hopwood in Alvechurch, Worcs., and 3 at Witlafesfeld, with reversion to the church of Worcester 1: S1272 (849)
S199 - Beorhtwulf 2 leasing land to Ecgberht 15: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Ecgberht 15, his minister; lease, for 5 lives, of 5 hides at Cofton Hackett, Worcs., granted to the king in S 1272: S199 (849)
Property-buying/purchasing (4)
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Eanmund 5-Breedon-on-the-Hill 1.S197 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Abbot Eanmund 5 and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill 1, Leics., to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht 1, princeps in return for a grant of privileges: S197 (848)
Eanmund 6-Bredon 1.S193 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Eanmund 6, abbot of Bredon 1 (? Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics., or Bredon, Worcs.), and his community to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 120 mancuses of pure gold and liturgical obligations in return for privileges: S193 (841)
Heahberht 8.S192 granting horses & treasure to Beorhtwulf 2 & Sæthryth 2: Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester, to the king and queen [ Beorhtwulf 2 and Sæthryth 2]; gifts of treasure and horses in return for restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs.: S192 (840)
Heahberht 8.purchasing land from Beorhtwulf 2 S196: Heahberht 8, bishop, to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; 31 mancuses in return for a grant of 10 hides (manentes): S196 (840)
Property-exchanging (15)
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Beorhtwulf 2.S1271 exchanging with Ceolred 6: Ceolred 6, bishop (of Leicester), to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 14 hides (manentes) at Pangbourne, Berks., in return for the freedom of certain minsters: S1271 (843)
Beorhtwulf 2.S192 granting land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester; restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs., in return for gifts of treasure and horses to the king and queen: S192 (840)
Beorhtwulf 2.S193 exchanging with Eanmund 6 & Bredon 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Eanmund 6, abbot of Bredon 1 (? Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics., or Bredon 1, Worcs.), and his community: grant of privileges, in return for 120 mancuses of pure gold and liturgical obligations: S193 (840)
Beorhtwulf 2.S194 selling privileged to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of privileges for 6 hides (cassati) at Daylesford, Gloucs., in return for 3 pounds of silver: S194 (841)
Beorhtwulf 2.S197 granting land to Eanmund 5: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Abbot Eanmund 5 and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill 1, Leics.; grant of privileges, in return for a gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht 1, princeps: S197 (848)
Beorhtwulf 2.S198 exchanging with Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop, and his familia in Worcester 1; grant of exemption for the minster of Ufera Stretford (Stratford upon Avon, Warwicks.), assessed at 20 hides (manentes), in return for 10 pounds of silver: S198 (844)
Beorhtwulf 2.granting land to Heahberht 8 S196: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Wychwood, Oxon., in return for 31 mancuses: S196 (841)
Ceolred 6.S1271 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Ceolred 6, bishop (of Leicester), to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 14 hides (manentes) at Pangbourne, Berks., in return for the freedom of certain minsters: S1271 (843)
Eanmund 5-Breedon-on-the-Hill 1.S197 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Abbot Eanmund 5 and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill 1, Leics., to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht 1, princeps in return for a grant of privileges: S197 (848)
Eanmund 6-Bredon 1.S193 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Eanmund 6, abbot of Bredon 1 (? Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics., or Bredon, Worcs.), and his community to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 120 mancuses of pure gold and liturgical obligations in return for privileges: S193 (841)
Ecgberht 15.S199 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Ecgberht 15, his minister; lease, for 5 lives, of 5 hides at Cofton Hackett, Worcs., granted to the king in S1272 in return for 60 pounds of gold and silver.: S199 (849)
Heahberht 8.S192 granting horses & treasure to Beorhtwulf 2 & Sæthryth 2: Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester, to the king and queen [ Beorhtwulf 2 and Sæthryth 2]; gifts of treasure and horses in return for restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs.: S192 (840)
Heahberht 8.S194 purchasing privileges from Beorhtwulf 2: Heahberht 8, bishop, to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; 3 pounds of silver in return for grant of privileges for 6 hides (cassati) at Daylesford, Gloucs.: S194 (841)
Heahberht 8.S198 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop, and his familia in Worcester 1; grant of exemption for the minster of Ufera Stretford (Stratford upon Avon, Warwicks.), assessed at 20 hides (manentes), in return for 10 pounds of silver: S198 (844)
Heahberht 8.purchasing land from Beorhtwulf 2 S196: Heahberht 8, bishop, to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; 31 mancuses in return for a grant of 10 hides (manentes): S196 (840)
Property-giving/selling (8)
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Beorhtwulf 2.S192 granting land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester; restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs., in return for gifts of treasure and horses to the king and queen: S192 (840)
Beorhtwulf 2.S197 granting land to Eanmund 5: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Abbot Eanmund 5 and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill 1, Leics.; grant of privileges, in return for a gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht 1, princeps: S197 (848)
Beorhtwulf 2.S204 granting land to Forthred 4: Beorhtwulf 2, king (of Mercia), to Forthred 4, his thegn; grant of 9 hides at Wotton Underwood, Bucks., in return for 30 mancuses and 900 shillings: S204 (844 x 845)
Beorhtwulf 2.granting land to Heahberht 8 S196: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Wychwood, Oxon., in return for 31 mancuses: S196 (841)
S192 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling restoration of land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester; restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs., in return for gifts of treasure and horses to the king and queen: S192 (840)
S196 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop; grant of 10 hides (manentes) at Wychwood, Oxon., in return for 31 mancuses; and confirmed at Tamworth: S196 (841)
S204 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling land to Forthred 4: Beorhtwulf 2, king (of the Mercians), to Forthred 4, his thegn; grant of 9 hides at Wotton Underwood, Bucks., in return for 30 mancuses and 900 shillings: S204 (844 x 845)
S207 - Burgred 5 selling privileges to Ealhhun 2 & Worcester: Burgred 5, king of the Mercians, to Ealhhun 2 (or Alhwine), bishop of Worcester; grant of privileges for the minster at Blockley, Gloucs., in return for 300 silver shillings: S207 (855)
Property-transacting (4)
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S1271 - Ceolred 6 exchanging with Beorhtwulf 2 and Beorhtwulf 2 granting land to Æthelwulf 16: (1) Ceolred 6, bishop (of Leicester), to Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians; grant of 14 hides (manentes) at Pangbourne, Berks., in return for the freedom of certain minsters. (2) King Beorhtwulf 2 grants the land to Æthelwulf 16, dux: S1271 (843)
S193 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling privileges to Eanmund 6 & the church of Bredon: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Eanmund 6, abbot of Bredon (? Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics., or Bredon, Worcs.), and his community: grant of privileges, in return for 120 mancuses of pure gold and liturgical obligations: S193 (840)
S197 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling privileges to Eanmund 5 & Breedon-on-the-Hill: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Abbot Eanmund 5 and his familia in the minster at Breedon-on-the-Hill, Leics.; grant of privileges, in return for a gift of 180 mancuses in gold and 15 hides (manentes) at Stanlege (? Stanley, Derbys.) and at Bellanford (? Belford, Northants.) to the king and also the donation of a precious vessel to Humberht 1, princeps: S197 (848)
S198 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling exemption to Heahberht 8 & Worcester 1: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, abbot, and his familia in Worcester 1; grant of exemption for the minster of Ufera Stretford (Stratford upon Avon, Warwicks.), assessed at 20 hides (manentes), in return for 10 pounds of silver: S198 (844 x 845)
Religious practice (1)
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Leo 2.letter to Ceolnoth 3 and Beorhtwulf 2: Leo 2 wrote to Ceolnoth 3 and Beorhtwulf 2 telling them that it is necessary to observe what the fathers prescribed in the holy canons and the secular laws.: Leo IV.Ep.HG14 (851)
Restoration of land/property (3)
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Beorhtwulf 2.S192 granting land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester; restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs., in return for gifts of treasure and horses to the king and queen: S192 (840)
Heahberht 8.S192 granting horses & treasure to Beorhtwulf 2 & Sæthryth 2: Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester, to the king and queen [ Beorhtwulf 2 and Sæthryth 2]; gifts of treasure and horses in return for restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs.: S192 (840)
S192 - Beorhtwulf 2 selling restoration of land to Heahberht 8: Beorhtwulf 2, king of the Mercians, to Heahberht 8, bishop of Worcester; restitution of land at Stoulton, Worcs.; Little Washbourne, Gloucs.; Kemerton, Worcs.; Tateringctun (? Taddington, Gloucs.); and at Codeswelle in Cutsdean, Gloucs., in return for gifts of treasure and horses to the king and queen: S192 (840)
Factoids linked indirectly to Beorhtwulf 2 (44)
Authorship (1)
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Leo 2:
Author of a letter to Ceolnoth 3 and Beorhtwulf 2 (Letter): Leo IV.Ep.HG14
Office (40)
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Minister of Beorhtwulf 2 (1)
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Ecgberht 15: S199
Moneyer of Beorhtwulf 2 (27)
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Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1992.7646 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1036.0074 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1002.0355 (N 407 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1001.0406 (N 407 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1001.0407 (N 407 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1030.02 (N 410 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1030.0199 (N 407 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1020.06 (N 410 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1020.0604 (N 420 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1020.0601 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
Beornweald 2: EMC Coin 1048.1911 (N 410 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Brid 2: EMC Coin 2003.0112 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Brid 2: EMC Coin 1050.0106 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Beornweald 1: EMC Coin 1999.1007 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
Deneheah 1: EMC Coin 1050.0109 (N 414.1 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Deneheah 1: EMC Coin 1050.0107 (N 408 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Deneheah 1: EMC Coin 1009.0022 (N 408 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Deneheah 1: EMC Coin 1002.0356 (N 408 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Deneheah 1: EMC Coin 1016.0101 (N 414 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Deneheah 1: EMC Coin 1016.01 (N 410 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Deneheah 1: EMC Coin 1020.0602 (N 414 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Deneheah 1: EMC Coin 1020.0603 (N 408 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Eanna 1: EMC Coin 1968.0008 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
Eanred 9: EMC Coin 1020.0605 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Leofa 10: EMC Coin 1002.0357 (N 415 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Sigeheah 1: EMC Coin 1992.7647 (N 421 (Berhtwulf, portrait, II))
Sigeheah 1: EMC Coin 1020.0606 (N 406 (Berhtwulf, portrait, I))
Queen of Beorhtwulf 2 (11)
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Sæthryth 2: S191
Sæthryth 2: S192
Sæthryth 2: S193
Sæthryth 2: S194
Sæthryth 2: S195
Sæthryth 2: S196
Sæthryth 2: S197
Sæthryth 2: S198
Sæthryth 2: S199
Sæthryth 2: S204
Sæthryth 2: S205
Thegn of Beorhtwulf 2 (1)
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Forthred 4: S204
Occupation (3)
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Army of Beorhtwulf 2 (2)
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Anonymi 7: Asser.VitAlfredi 4
Anonymi 7: Æthelweard.Chron iii.4 (p. 32)
Fierd of Beorhtwulf 2 (1)
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Anonymi 7: ASC 851 ADEF(OE and Lat.)G, <853> B, 853 C