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3 unusual facts about Æthelwold of Winchester


Abingdon Abbey

Amongst its abbots were Saint Aethelwold, afterwards Bishop of Winchester (954), and Richard of Hendred, for whose appointment the King's consent was obtained in 1262.

Adulf

It is said that when by the orders of Æthelwold of Winchester, Botolph's body was disinterred for translation to the new abbey of Thorney, Adulf's body was buried with it, and as it proved impossible to disentangle the bones, the remains of both saints were taken to Thorney, where the relics of Adulf remained.

Alvingham Priory

St Adelwold's church (the parish church of Alvington) is the only church in England which is dedicated to St. Adelwold.



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