Æthelstan of Abingdon

Æthelstan became Abbot of Abingdon about 1044, following Siward's promotion. He was remembered as a supporter of alms and compassion. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records in 1047 a time of pestilence. Æthelstan stepped in to give nurishment to those suffering from starvation in his own community and beyond. He died on the 29th March 1047 or 1048.[1] He was succeeded by Spearhafoc.

Æthelstan, Abbot of Abingdon.

References
  1. Hudson 2007, pp. 194-197.

Bibliography
  • Historia Ecclesie Abbendonensis Volume 1, trans. John Hudson,(Oxford Medieval Texts) Oxford, 2007
  • Kelly, S. E. 2000. Charters of Abingdon, part 1. Anglo-Saxon Charters 7.


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