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S 1787

c. A.D. 706 x c. 709. Swæfred, king of Essex, to Ingwald, bishop of London; grant of land at Dengie, Essex. Latin

Archive:

London, St Paul's

MSS:

Oxford, Bodleian Library, James 23 (S.C. 3860)(s. xvii)

Printed:

Kelly, St Paul's, London, pp. 145-146, Transcription of Latin text of the charter

Comments:

Kelly, St Paul's, London, p. 39, Charter showing St Paul's, London's loss of property in Southminster under Cnut, p. 50, Document of St Paul's, London only preserved in a 17th century manuscript, p. 74, Document likely based on authentic material, even if some later changes and adaptations were made, p. 78, Early charter evidence from the London dioscese as preserved in the St Paul's archive, p. 80, Early document that provides information regarding the purchases of the Bishops of London in the early 8th century, p. 87, Lands obtained for St Paul's by Bishop Ingwald of London, p. 93, Evidence of property acquired by the diocese of London in the 8th century by Bishop Theodred, p. 113, Charter showing actions taken by Bishop Ingwald of London, p. 140, Authentic charter with similarities to S 1785, supporting the latter's genuine nature, p. 143, Saxon charter from the late 7th to early 8th centuries with a similar proem to S 1784, supporting the latter's authenticity, pp. 146-147, Discussion of charter as likely being authentic, the insight it gives into continuing East Saxon sovereignty over London in the early 8th century despite growing Mercian influence, and the potential indentifications of the property in question

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    • In nomine Domini nostri Iesu Christi salvatoris mundi. Ea quæ secundum decreta canonum ac statuta synodalia salubriter definiuntur, quamvis sermo solus ad testimonium sufficeret, attamen ob incertam futurorum temporum conditionem firmissima scripturarum syngraphia et cautionum cyrographis sunt roboranda. Qua de re ego Suebredus rex Eastsaxonum, cum gratia Dei et cum consilio episcoporum meorum et consensu principum et sapientum nostrorum, pro spe remunerationis æternæ seu etiam pro expiatione nostrorum piaculorum et pro amore omnipotentis Dei, Ingualdo episcopo Londoniæ quandam partem terræ iuris mei .lxx. cassatorum in regione qui dicitur Deningei etc.
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    • In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Saviour of the world. Those things that are advantageously defined in accordance with the canonical decrees and synodal statutes, although speech alone should suffice as evidence, yet on account of the uncertain nature of future times, should be more firmly validated by a written document and chirographs of warranty. Wherefore I, Swæfred, king of the East Saxons, with the Grace of God and the counsel of my bishops and agreement of our principes and witan, in the hope of eternal reward and also for the expiation of our sins and for the love of Almighty God [grant] to Ingwald, bishop of London, a certain portion of land, from my property, of 70 hides in the district that is called Deningei, etc.