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Royal 1 D IX
f. 44v
Charter of Cnut
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Description: |
A charter of Cnut, in Anglo-Saxon (promulgated probably c. 1017, when Cnut became king of all England), addressed to Archbishop Lyfing (1013-1020), Godwin, bishop of Rochester, Ælmær, abbot of St Augustine's, Canterbury (1006-1022), and others, confirming the privileges of the church. |
Origin: |
England, S. E. (Christ Church, Canterbury) |
Attribution: |
Eadvius, scribe of Christ Church (active c. 1020) |
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