Frithuwald 4 (Male) Subregulus of the province of the men of Surrey
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Notes: He was subject to Wulfhere 1, king of the Mercians. Cf. Frithuwald 3, monk.

Factoid List

Recorded Name (5)

Fritheuuald (2)

 S69   
 S1165   

Fritheuualdus (1)

 S1181   

Frithewaldus (1)

 S127   

Friþeuualdus (1)

 S1181   

Personal Information (1)

intellectual (1)

 S1165    (illiterate)

Office (7)

King (2)

 S752   
 S1035   

Subregulus (5)

 S69   
 S1165    (subregulus of the province of the people of Surrey, and of Wulfhere, king of the Mercians)
 S1181    (subregulus of the province of Surrey)
 S127   
 WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11

Occupation (1)

Monk (1)

 S1165   

Personal Relationship (2)

~ Father (Honorific kinship) of Frithuwald 4 (1)

 Eorcenwald 1: of Frithuwald 4: S1181   

~ Son (Consanguineal kinship) of Frithuwald 4 (1)

 Anonymous 321: of Frithuwald 4: S1165   

Possession (1)

 : S1165   

Event (11)

Assistance (1)

 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12

Building construction/restoration (1)

 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12

Burning (1)

 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12

Charter-witnessing (3)

 S1165 - Frithuwald 4 granting land to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, to Eorcenwald 1 and to St Peter's minster, Chertsey; grant of 200 (or 300) hides (manentes) at Chertsey and 5 at Thorpe, with 10 hides by the port of London: S1165    (672 x 674)
 S1181 - Frithuwold & Eorcenwald 1 granting land to Chertsey 1: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, and Eorcenwald 1, to Chertsey 1 Minster; grant of land in Surrey, Hants & Berks: S1181    (675 x 693)
 S752 - Edgar 11 confirming land and privileges of Chertsey 1: King Edgar 11 to Chertsey 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land, consisting of 5 hides (mansae) at Chertsey and 10 hides (cassati) at Thorpe, 20 at Egham with Englefield, 5 at Chobham with Busseleghe, Frensham and Frimley, 10 (mansiones) at Petersham, 30 at Sutton with swine-pastures at Thunderfield Castle, 20 at Cheam with swine-pastures in the Weald [and the charter which Edgar 11 had bought from Edwin 16 for 50 mancuses], 10 at Waddington, 20 at Coulsdon, 20 at Merstham, 10 at Chipstead with Chaldon, 10 at Banstead with Suthemeresfelda (cf. Canon's Farm in Banstead), 20 at Epsom, 12 at Bookham, 10 at (East) Clandon, 20 at Cobham with Pointers (in Cobham), 5 at Byfleet with Weybridge, all in Surrey; 10 at (White) Waltham, Berks.; and 20 at Molesey, Surrey [which King Eadwig 4 unjustly gave to Winchester, Old Minster 1, and which were retrieved by Edgar 11 and Bishop Æthelwold 1]: S752    (967)

Church/monastery destruction (1)

 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12

Church/monastery/minster foundation/dedication/restoration (1)

 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12

Commendation (1)

 Frithuwald 4.delivering himself and Anonymous 321 to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4 gave not only the land, but confirmed and delivered himself and his only son [Anonymous 321] to Abbot Eorcenwald 1: S1165    (672 x 674)

Confirmation of land/privileges (2)

 Offa 7.S127 confirming privileges of Chertsey, St Peter's: Offa 7, king of the Mercians, to Ceolnoth 1, abbot, and his familia in the church of St Peter (Chertsey); confirmation of privileges and lands granted by Frithuwald 4 and Eorcenwald 1: S127    (787)
 S752 - Edgar 11 confirming land and privileges of Chertsey 1: King Edgar 11 to Chertsey 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land, consisting of 5 hides (mansae) at Chertsey and 10 hides (cassati) at Thorpe, 20 at Egham with Englefield, 5 at Chobham with Busseleghe, Frensham and Frimley, 10 (mansiones) at Petersham, 30 at Sutton with swine-pastures at Thunderfield Castle, 20 at Cheam with swine-pastures in the Weald [and the charter which Edgar 11 had bought from Edwin 16 for 50 mancuses], 10 at Waddington, 20 at Coulsdon, 20 at Merstham, 10 at Chipstead with Chaldon, 10 at Banstead with Suthemeresfelda (cf. Canon's Farm in Banstead), 20 at Epsom, 12 at Bookham, 10 at (East) Clandon, 20 at Cobham with Pointers (in Cobham), 5 at Byfleet with Weybridge, all in Surrey; 10 at (White) Waltham, Berks.; and 20 at Molesey, Surrey [which King Eadwig 4 unjustly gave to Winchester, Old Minster 1, and which were retrieved by Edgar 11 and Bishop Æthelwold 1]: S752    (967)

Grant and Gift (4)

 Frithuwald 4-Eorcenwald 1.granting land to Chertsey Minster S1181: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, and Eorcenwald 1, to Chertsey Minster; grant of 20 hides (mansae) at Molesey, 10 at Petersham, 7 at Tooting with Streatham, 7 at Mitcham, 30 at Sutton, 10 at Carshalton (Æuueltone), 20 at Beddington, 7 at Waddington, 20 at Coulsdon, 20 at Merstham, 5 at Chipstead with Chaldon, 10 at Banstead with Suthemeresfelda (Canon's Farm in Banstead), 5 at Tadworth, 20 at Epsom, 30 at Ewell with Cuddington, 20 at Cheam with swine-pasture in the Weald, 20 at Bookham with Effingham, 20 at Cobham with Pointers, 5 at Esher, 5 at Apps Court, 10 and 2 at East and West Clandon, 2 at Albury, 4 at Compton, 5 at Henley Park, Surrey; 30 at Winchfield with Elvetham, Hants.; 8 at Byfleet with Weybridge, Surrey; and 10 at White Waltham, Berks.: S1181    (727)
 Frithuwald 4.delivering himself and Anonymous 321 to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4 gave not only the land, but confirmed and delivered himself and his only son [Anonymous 321] to Abbot Eorcenwald 1: S1165    (672 x 674)
 Frithuwald 4.granting land to Eorcenwald 1 and to Chertsey, St Peter's 1 S1165: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, to Eorcenwald 1 and to Chertsey, St Peter's 1; grant of 200 (or 300) hides (manentes) at Chertsey and 5 at Thorpe, with 10 hides by the port of London. The property comprises land at Chertsey, Thorpe, Egham, Getinges (cf. Eaton Farm, Chobham), Molesey, Woodham in Chertsey and Hunewaldesham (lost) in Weybridge, Surrey.: S1165    (672 x 674)
 S1165 - Frithuwald 4 granting land to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4, subregulus of Surrey, to Eorcenwald 1 and to St Peter's minster, Chertsey; grant of 200 (or 300) hides (manentes) at Chertsey and 5 at Thorpe, with 10 hides by the port of London: S1165    (672 x 674)

Killing/murder (1)

 Eorcenwald 1.building Chertsey: [The monastery Eorcenwald 1 built for himself] is called Chertsey, and thanks to the help of one Frithuwald 4, a sub-king under Wulfhere 1, he filled it with monks and riches. Religion flourished brilliantly there until the coming of the Danes, who destroyed the place, burning the church, abbot, monks and all. But the incomparable prince King Edgar 11, not content with the building new monasteries everywhere, either personally or by the agency of bishops, was also concerned to repair old ones, and he put Chertsey back in firm footing.: WilliamofMalmesbury.GestaPontificumAnglorum  ii.73.11-12

Monastic life, converting to/joining/oblation (1)

 Frithuwald 4.delivering himself and Anonymous 321 to Eorcenwald 1: Frithuwald 4 gave not only the land, but confirmed and delivered himself and his only son [Anonymous 321] to Abbot Eorcenwald 1: S1165    (672 x 674)

Restoration of land/property (1)

 S752 - Edgar 11 confirming land and privileges of Chertsey 1: King Edgar 11 to Chertsey 1 Abbey; confirmation of privileges and of land, consisting of 5 hides (mansae) at Chertsey and 10 hides (cassati) at Thorpe, 20 at Egham with Englefield, 5 at Chobham with Busseleghe, Frensham and Frimley, 10 (mansiones) at Petersham, 30 at Sutton with swine-pastures at Thunderfield Castle, 20 at Cheam with swine-pastures in the Weald [and the charter which Edgar 11 had bought from Edwin 16 for 50 mancuses], 10 at Waddington, 20 at Coulsdon, 20 at Merstham, 10 at Chipstead with Chaldon, 10 at Banstead with Suthemeresfelda (cf. Canon's Farm in Banstead), 20 at Epsom, 12 at Bookham, 10 at (East) Clandon, 20 at Cobham with Pointers (in Cobham), 5 at Byfleet with Weybridge, all in Surrey; 10 at (White) Waltham, Berks.; and 20 at Molesey, Surrey [which King Eadwig 4 unjustly gave to Winchester, Old Minster 1, and which were retrieved by Edgar 11 and Bishop Æthelwold 1]: S752    (967)