A.D. 841 (Tamworth, Staffs.). Berhtwulf, king of Mercia, to Heahberht, bishop; grant of privileges for 6 hides (cassati) at Daylesford, Gloucs., in return for 3 pounds of silver. Latin

Archive:

Worcester

MSS:

1. London, British Library, Cotton Tiberius A. XIII, ff. 1-118, f. 32r (s. xi 1)

Printed:

Hearne, Heming, pp. 69-70; K, 251; B, 436; Pierquin, Recueil, pt 2, no. 6

Comments:

Finberg, ECWM, no. 67, authentic; Scharer 1982, p. 165, on diplomatic connection with S 84, which covers the same property; Fleming 1985, p. 252; Sims-Williams 1990, pp. 151-2, treats as authentic; Dumville 1992, p. 42 n., on history of estate, treats as authentic; Whybra 1990, p. 38