The Forgotten Saxon Nunnery Of Saint Werburg At Hoo..
Journal off print in card wrappers. Edges of front wrapper sunned; otherwise a good copy. Inscription from author on wrapper.
£20.00
Publisher
Printed by Headley Brothers.,
Place
Ashford
Date
[1935].
Synopsis
Reprinted from 'archaeologia cantiana, vol. xlvii, [1935].
Item Description
8vo. 5.5 x 8.5 inches. pp. 117-125.
Notes
The author argues that the nunnery at Hoo was founded by Werburg, daughter of King Wulfhere of Mercia and a royal lady of Kent between 686 and 697. It lasted until about 840, the threat from the Danes, who destroyed it, leading to her remains being transferred to Chester.
[Stock No. 22400]
Subjects
Church History • Churches • History • Kent • Medieval • North Kent