Confirmation charter of William the Conqueror to Fécamp Abbey of Steyning

Historical Background
Confirmation charter of William the Conqueror (patronus of the Normans and King of the English) to Fécamp Abbey of Steyning (Estaninges), West Sussex, which King Edward (the Confessor) made to the abbey.  He also grants the manor of Bury to the abbey in compensation for the claim which they made against him for the property which they had in Hastings (Hastinges) in king Edward’s time.   The witnesses include William himself, his son William (the future King William Rufus) and Lanfranc, archbishop of Canterbury.   Original copy of the charter 7 H 2151 – dated 1085
  • Date details

1085

  • Institution

Archives départementales de Seine – Maritime

  • Original reference

7 H 12/02

  • Period

Middle Ages

  • Thematic

 

Politic and military links

Location

Rouen – Archives Départementales

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