| Description | From: Offa, king of the Mercians
To: Osberht, his thane ('minister')
Land called 'Duningeland' in the Eastry region in the province of Kent, with appurtenances including tribute formerly given to kings. Dated 788, no month. [Document damaged. 2nd column of witnesses' names just visible under ultra violet light (see Urry, cited below).]
Given in a synodal council at Chelsea [Middlesex].
Witnesses: Offa, king of Mercia; Jaenberht, archbishop of Canterbury; Hygeberht, bishop; ...lf, bishop; Heardraed, bishop; Athilmod, bishop; Cyneberht, bishop; Unwan, bishop; Waer..., bishop; Hathor...; Ealgheard, bishop; Ceolmund, bishop; Ead...; Un...; Hubba...
Endorsed with description in 12th cent hands. |