Transaction: Property-buying/purchasing, Property-exchangingÆlfstan 66.acquiring toll privileges from Steorra 1 S1467
Scholarly Info
Description |
In exchange for gold and silver, Ælfstan 66, abbot of Canterbury, St Augustine's, acquired for his house, the third penny on the toll at Sandwich from Steorra 1, the king's rædesmann [steward?]. |
Year |
1037 x 1040 |
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Notes:
It was later claimed that King Harold 5 Harefoot had been unaware of this transaction.
Possessions associated with this Transaction:
Persons associated with this Transaction:
- Agent:
Steorra 1
(Rædesman, fl. 1037x1040)
- Agent:
Harold 5
(Harefoot; king of England, 1035x1036-1040)
- Recipient:
Ælfstan 66
(Abbot of St Augustine's, Canterbury, fl. 1016x1019-1045x1046; d. 5 July 1046)
Locations associated with this Transaction: