Eadwig's Charter to Abingdon Abbey c.957
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In a charter of c. 957 AD, King Eadwig (r. 955–959) granted twenty hides of land to Abingdon Abbey.[lower-alpha 1]
aet Hengestesige , and aet Seofecanwyrthe , and aet Wihtham
Interpretation of place names :
- Hengestesige; Hinksey near the City of Oxford.
- Seofecanwyrthe; The deserted medieval village of Seacourt near the City of Oxford.
- Wihtham; Wytham near the City of Oxford.