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STEVENSON, MATCHETT, AND STEVENSON, PRINTERS, NORWICH.
FOOTNOTES:[A]Caligula.[B]Caracalla.[C]Valentinian had reigned in the west from the year 425, therefore the Cotton MS. is more correct in saying, “Martian and Valentinianreigned,” &c.[D]TheWealdof Kent and Sussex; this forest formerly extended into Hampshire.[E]A Roman station in the forest of Andred, probably on the Sussex coast; Somner supposes it to be Pevensey, Gibson a fort near Hastings.[F]Generally supposed to be Chersley, Buckinghamshire; Gibson thinks that the Britons must have retired further westward, and that therefore this is not the place; but in 556 they are found at Banbury.[G]Deira.[H]Dalston, Cumberland, according to Gibson: Turner (Hist. of the Anglo Saxons), supposes it to be Dawston, near Jedburgh.[I]Now Peterborough.[J]Uncertain—but the ditch Assendik is mentioned as the northern boundary of Croyland by the charter of Ethelbald, and described by Ingulphus as falling into the Welland.[K]Bishop of Lindisfarn, expelled because he would not observe the appointed time of Easter.[L]Unknown. Bede gives Pægnalauh as the place of his death, and Smith supposes this to be Pinkley, near Durham.[M]Henry of Huntingdon says that the birds fought and killed each other, and gives a similar story of his own time.[N]Perhaps some place near Cosgrave, Northamptonshire, if Stretford be Old Stratford (opposite to Stony Stratford).[O]Pepin 2d Mayor.[P]Uncertain, but Simeon of Durham says that this battle was fought “juxta Eldunum secus Melross.”[Q]This place uncertain—the final ee marks a Bishop’s residence, as Hagulstades-ee, Hexham.[R]Perhaps either Northallerton, or Aller-thorn, near Pocklington, Yorkshire.[S]Perhaps Kilcheth, on the southern border of Lancashire.[T]Inhabitants of the country east of the Severn—the ancient diocese of Worcester.[U]He had been deposed by Egbryht.[V]So it seems from a var. reading, “And Æthelstan his other (or 2d) son succeeded to the kingdom of Kent, to Surrey, and to Sussex.” Henry of Huntingdon and Roger de Hoveden also make Æthelstan the son of Egbert, but Ethelwerd, William of Malmesbury, and Asser, speak of him as the son of Æthelwulf.[W]Supposed to be Aston Tyrrell, Berkshire; or Ashendon, Buckinghamshire.[X]Omitted in the Cotton MS. the elder Sidrac having been killed before.[Y]Turner supposes this to be Morton, Berkshire, “because the Chronicle of Mailros, p. 144, places the battle at Reading, and according to the map Morton Hundred joins Reading, and contains both North Morton and South Morton.”—Hist. Anglo Saxons, vol. i. p. 240.[Z]So Lye explains sumor-lida, and with most probability; but Gibson translates it “quies æstiva;” and Henry of Huntingdon and Ethelwerd turn it into “æstivus exercitus.”[AA]The chief oath among the Northern nations. In Iceland, in the time of heathenism, a silver or brazen ring or bracelet was kept on the altars, and being sprinkled with the blood of sacrifices, it was touched by those who took any solemn oath. For the same purpose it was worn on the Judge’s arm during trials. See the Chrymogæa of Arngrim Jonas, p. 62 and 76.[AB]Over sea to Louvain, according to Ethelwerd.[AC]To oppose a fleet of heathen Germans.[AD]After the defeat and death of the King St. Edmund.—Simeon of Durham.[AE]It seems that Alfred had left part of his troops to watch the Danes in Essex, and had gone himself in another direction.[AF]Of Devonshire.—Henry of Huntingdon.[AG]Torfæus, Hist. Norv. T. ii. p. 50, says, that the Danish Haulldur, or Hold, was a Noble by birth, as distinguished from the Hersir, who held an official rank.By the laws of Athelstan, the Wergyld of a Hold and of a Heh-gerefa was fixed at 4000 thrymsas—whilst that of a Bishop and of an Alderman was 8000 thrymsas.Wilkin’s Leg. Ang. Sax. p. 71.[AH]Gibson supposes this place to be somewhere in the tract of the New Forest; possibly Ifford.[AI]Eddesbury, in Cheshire; a place now called the Chamber in the Forest.[AJ]Probably Cherbury, on the borders of Shropshire—possibly Kirkby, in Cheshire, or Monk’s Kirkby, Warwickshire, according to Dugdale.[AK]Probably Wednesbury or Weedsbury, Staffordshire.[AL]In this part of the Chronicle the Saxon word Burh, which I have translated town, recurs perpetually; it would appear that the predatory warfare, existing every where, had compelled the inhabitants of the country to gather themselves into townships, for the sake of mutual protection; these were probably surrounded by some species of inclosure as a defence against sudden attacks. The erection of a stone wall seems to be considered worthy of mention, as a work but rarely undertaken.[AM]Turner, in a note, p. 365 of the 1st vol. of his Anglo-Saxon Hist. gives the following passage from a manuscript of the Chronicle relating to this year:—“This year the Northumbrians revolted from their allegiance, and chose Anlaf of Ireland for their King.”[AN]Almost every writer differs in the position which he would assign to this place.[AO]“It was widely known how he ended his day, when Liofa stabbed him at Pulcancyrca (Pucklechurch, in Gloucestershire.)” From another MS. Turner, vol. i. p. 368.[AP]Alfsin was the immediate successor of Odo, but he died of cold on the Alps, in his journey to Rome for the pall.[AQ]His plunder to the ships.[AR]Enumerated an. 942.[AS]Comprehending the “Five towns,” with York and Chester.[AT]“Certain of his auxiliaries.”—Simeon of Durham.[AU]Saresden, Oxon.[AV]Ashdon, Assington, near Rochford.[AW]Bishop of Lincoln.[AX]This year Cnut was chosen King.—Var. read.[AY]To observe respectively the laws of King Edgar.Simeon of Durham.[AZ]William of Malmesbury says that this Church was much out of repair in his time.—Gough considers Assandun to be Assington, near Rochford.[BA]Near Calmar or near Christianstadt.Torfæus Hist. Norv. t. iii. p. 147.[BB]Eadsige was not a Bishop, but the King’s Chaplain.[BC]From Normandy.[BD]In Normandy: between William, assisted by Henry of France, and the Barons who refused to acknowledge his right to the succession.[BE]Of Dorchester, Oxon.[BF]In Normandy: between the forces of William, and those of Henry of France, in which the latter were totally routed.[BG]S. Wales.[BH]He would have substituted the chant of William of Fescamp for that of Gregory.Florence of Worcester.[BI]A Church at Odensee, dedicated to St. Alban, whose relics had been brought from England by this Canute.[BJ]Carlisle?[BK]A payment to the superior Lord for protection.
[A]Caligula.
[A]Caligula.
[B]Caracalla.
[B]Caracalla.
[C]Valentinian had reigned in the west from the year 425, therefore the Cotton MS. is more correct in saying, “Martian and Valentinianreigned,” &c.
[C]Valentinian had reigned in the west from the year 425, therefore the Cotton MS. is more correct in saying, “Martian and Valentinianreigned,” &c.
[D]TheWealdof Kent and Sussex; this forest formerly extended into Hampshire.
[D]TheWealdof Kent and Sussex; this forest formerly extended into Hampshire.
[E]A Roman station in the forest of Andred, probably on the Sussex coast; Somner supposes it to be Pevensey, Gibson a fort near Hastings.
[E]A Roman station in the forest of Andred, probably on the Sussex coast; Somner supposes it to be Pevensey, Gibson a fort near Hastings.
[F]Generally supposed to be Chersley, Buckinghamshire; Gibson thinks that the Britons must have retired further westward, and that therefore this is not the place; but in 556 they are found at Banbury.
[F]Generally supposed to be Chersley, Buckinghamshire; Gibson thinks that the Britons must have retired further westward, and that therefore this is not the place; but in 556 they are found at Banbury.
[G]Deira.
[G]Deira.
[H]Dalston, Cumberland, according to Gibson: Turner (Hist. of the Anglo Saxons), supposes it to be Dawston, near Jedburgh.
[H]Dalston, Cumberland, according to Gibson: Turner (Hist. of the Anglo Saxons), supposes it to be Dawston, near Jedburgh.
[I]Now Peterborough.
[I]Now Peterborough.
[J]Uncertain—but the ditch Assendik is mentioned as the northern boundary of Croyland by the charter of Ethelbald, and described by Ingulphus as falling into the Welland.
[J]Uncertain—but the ditch Assendik is mentioned as the northern boundary of Croyland by the charter of Ethelbald, and described by Ingulphus as falling into the Welland.
[K]Bishop of Lindisfarn, expelled because he would not observe the appointed time of Easter.
[K]Bishop of Lindisfarn, expelled because he would not observe the appointed time of Easter.
[L]Unknown. Bede gives Pægnalauh as the place of his death, and Smith supposes this to be Pinkley, near Durham.
[L]Unknown. Bede gives Pægnalauh as the place of his death, and Smith supposes this to be Pinkley, near Durham.
[M]Henry of Huntingdon says that the birds fought and killed each other, and gives a similar story of his own time.
[M]Henry of Huntingdon says that the birds fought and killed each other, and gives a similar story of his own time.
[N]Perhaps some place near Cosgrave, Northamptonshire, if Stretford be Old Stratford (opposite to Stony Stratford).
[N]Perhaps some place near Cosgrave, Northamptonshire, if Stretford be Old Stratford (opposite to Stony Stratford).
[O]Pepin 2d Mayor.
[O]Pepin 2d Mayor.
[P]Uncertain, but Simeon of Durham says that this battle was fought “juxta Eldunum secus Melross.”
[P]Uncertain, but Simeon of Durham says that this battle was fought “juxta Eldunum secus Melross.”
[Q]This place uncertain—the final ee marks a Bishop’s residence, as Hagulstades-ee, Hexham.
[Q]This place uncertain—the final ee marks a Bishop’s residence, as Hagulstades-ee, Hexham.
[R]Perhaps either Northallerton, or Aller-thorn, near Pocklington, Yorkshire.
[R]Perhaps either Northallerton, or Aller-thorn, near Pocklington, Yorkshire.
[S]Perhaps Kilcheth, on the southern border of Lancashire.
[S]Perhaps Kilcheth, on the southern border of Lancashire.
[T]Inhabitants of the country east of the Severn—the ancient diocese of Worcester.
[T]Inhabitants of the country east of the Severn—the ancient diocese of Worcester.
[U]He had been deposed by Egbryht.
[U]He had been deposed by Egbryht.
[V]So it seems from a var. reading, “And Æthelstan his other (or 2d) son succeeded to the kingdom of Kent, to Surrey, and to Sussex.” Henry of Huntingdon and Roger de Hoveden also make Æthelstan the son of Egbert, but Ethelwerd, William of Malmesbury, and Asser, speak of him as the son of Æthelwulf.
[V]So it seems from a var. reading, “And Æthelstan his other (or 2d) son succeeded to the kingdom of Kent, to Surrey, and to Sussex.” Henry of Huntingdon and Roger de Hoveden also make Æthelstan the son of Egbert, but Ethelwerd, William of Malmesbury, and Asser, speak of him as the son of Æthelwulf.
[W]Supposed to be Aston Tyrrell, Berkshire; or Ashendon, Buckinghamshire.
[W]Supposed to be Aston Tyrrell, Berkshire; or Ashendon, Buckinghamshire.
[X]Omitted in the Cotton MS. the elder Sidrac having been killed before.
[X]Omitted in the Cotton MS. the elder Sidrac having been killed before.
[Y]Turner supposes this to be Morton, Berkshire, “because the Chronicle of Mailros, p. 144, places the battle at Reading, and according to the map Morton Hundred joins Reading, and contains both North Morton and South Morton.”—Hist. Anglo Saxons, vol. i. p. 240.
[Y]Turner supposes this to be Morton, Berkshire, “because the Chronicle of Mailros, p. 144, places the battle at Reading, and according to the map Morton Hundred joins Reading, and contains both North Morton and South Morton.”—Hist. Anglo Saxons, vol. i. p. 240.
[Z]So Lye explains sumor-lida, and with most probability; but Gibson translates it “quies æstiva;” and Henry of Huntingdon and Ethelwerd turn it into “æstivus exercitus.”
[Z]So Lye explains sumor-lida, and with most probability; but Gibson translates it “quies æstiva;” and Henry of Huntingdon and Ethelwerd turn it into “æstivus exercitus.”
[AA]The chief oath among the Northern nations. In Iceland, in the time of heathenism, a silver or brazen ring or bracelet was kept on the altars, and being sprinkled with the blood of sacrifices, it was touched by those who took any solemn oath. For the same purpose it was worn on the Judge’s arm during trials. See the Chrymogæa of Arngrim Jonas, p. 62 and 76.
[AA]The chief oath among the Northern nations. In Iceland, in the time of heathenism, a silver or brazen ring or bracelet was kept on the altars, and being sprinkled with the blood of sacrifices, it was touched by those who took any solemn oath. For the same purpose it was worn on the Judge’s arm during trials. See the Chrymogæa of Arngrim Jonas, p. 62 and 76.
[AB]Over sea to Louvain, according to Ethelwerd.
[AB]Over sea to Louvain, according to Ethelwerd.
[AC]To oppose a fleet of heathen Germans.
[AC]To oppose a fleet of heathen Germans.
[AD]After the defeat and death of the King St. Edmund.—Simeon of Durham.
[AD]After the defeat and death of the King St. Edmund.—Simeon of Durham.
[AE]It seems that Alfred had left part of his troops to watch the Danes in Essex, and had gone himself in another direction.
[AE]It seems that Alfred had left part of his troops to watch the Danes in Essex, and had gone himself in another direction.
[AF]Of Devonshire.—Henry of Huntingdon.
[AF]Of Devonshire.—Henry of Huntingdon.
[AG]Torfæus, Hist. Norv. T. ii. p. 50, says, that the Danish Haulldur, or Hold, was a Noble by birth, as distinguished from the Hersir, who held an official rank.By the laws of Athelstan, the Wergyld of a Hold and of a Heh-gerefa was fixed at 4000 thrymsas—whilst that of a Bishop and of an Alderman was 8000 thrymsas.Wilkin’s Leg. Ang. Sax. p. 71.
[AG]Torfæus, Hist. Norv. T. ii. p. 50, says, that the Danish Haulldur, or Hold, was a Noble by birth, as distinguished from the Hersir, who held an official rank.
By the laws of Athelstan, the Wergyld of a Hold and of a Heh-gerefa was fixed at 4000 thrymsas—whilst that of a Bishop and of an Alderman was 8000 thrymsas.
Wilkin’s Leg. Ang. Sax. p. 71.
[AH]Gibson supposes this place to be somewhere in the tract of the New Forest; possibly Ifford.
[AH]Gibson supposes this place to be somewhere in the tract of the New Forest; possibly Ifford.
[AI]Eddesbury, in Cheshire; a place now called the Chamber in the Forest.
[AI]Eddesbury, in Cheshire; a place now called the Chamber in the Forest.
[AJ]Probably Cherbury, on the borders of Shropshire—possibly Kirkby, in Cheshire, or Monk’s Kirkby, Warwickshire, according to Dugdale.
[AJ]Probably Cherbury, on the borders of Shropshire—possibly Kirkby, in Cheshire, or Monk’s Kirkby, Warwickshire, according to Dugdale.
[AK]Probably Wednesbury or Weedsbury, Staffordshire.
[AK]Probably Wednesbury or Weedsbury, Staffordshire.
[AL]In this part of the Chronicle the Saxon word Burh, which I have translated town, recurs perpetually; it would appear that the predatory warfare, existing every where, had compelled the inhabitants of the country to gather themselves into townships, for the sake of mutual protection; these were probably surrounded by some species of inclosure as a defence against sudden attacks. The erection of a stone wall seems to be considered worthy of mention, as a work but rarely undertaken.
[AL]In this part of the Chronicle the Saxon word Burh, which I have translated town, recurs perpetually; it would appear that the predatory warfare, existing every where, had compelled the inhabitants of the country to gather themselves into townships, for the sake of mutual protection; these were probably surrounded by some species of inclosure as a defence against sudden attacks. The erection of a stone wall seems to be considered worthy of mention, as a work but rarely undertaken.
[AM]Turner, in a note, p. 365 of the 1st vol. of his Anglo-Saxon Hist. gives the following passage from a manuscript of the Chronicle relating to this year:—“This year the Northumbrians revolted from their allegiance, and chose Anlaf of Ireland for their King.”
[AM]Turner, in a note, p. 365 of the 1st vol. of his Anglo-Saxon Hist. gives the following passage from a manuscript of the Chronicle relating to this year:—
“This year the Northumbrians revolted from their allegiance, and chose Anlaf of Ireland for their King.”
[AN]Almost every writer differs in the position which he would assign to this place.
[AN]Almost every writer differs in the position which he would assign to this place.
[AO]“It was widely known how he ended his day, when Liofa stabbed him at Pulcancyrca (Pucklechurch, in Gloucestershire.)” From another MS. Turner, vol. i. p. 368.
[AO]“It was widely known how he ended his day, when Liofa stabbed him at Pulcancyrca (Pucklechurch, in Gloucestershire.)” From another MS. Turner, vol. i. p. 368.
[AP]Alfsin was the immediate successor of Odo, but he died of cold on the Alps, in his journey to Rome for the pall.
[AP]Alfsin was the immediate successor of Odo, but he died of cold on the Alps, in his journey to Rome for the pall.
[AQ]His plunder to the ships.
[AQ]His plunder to the ships.
[AR]Enumerated an. 942.
[AR]Enumerated an. 942.
[AS]Comprehending the “Five towns,” with York and Chester.
[AS]Comprehending the “Five towns,” with York and Chester.
[AT]“Certain of his auxiliaries.”—Simeon of Durham.
[AT]“Certain of his auxiliaries.”—Simeon of Durham.
[AU]Saresden, Oxon.
[AU]Saresden, Oxon.
[AV]Ashdon, Assington, near Rochford.
[AV]Ashdon, Assington, near Rochford.
[AW]Bishop of Lincoln.
[AW]Bishop of Lincoln.
[AX]This year Cnut was chosen King.—Var. read.
[AX]This year Cnut was chosen King.—Var. read.
[AY]To observe respectively the laws of King Edgar.Simeon of Durham.
[AY]To observe respectively the laws of King Edgar.
Simeon of Durham.
[AZ]William of Malmesbury says that this Church was much out of repair in his time.—Gough considers Assandun to be Assington, near Rochford.
[AZ]William of Malmesbury says that this Church was much out of repair in his time.—Gough considers Assandun to be Assington, near Rochford.
[BA]Near Calmar or near Christianstadt.Torfæus Hist. Norv. t. iii. p. 147.
[BA]Near Calmar or near Christianstadt.
Torfæus Hist. Norv. t. iii. p. 147.
[BB]Eadsige was not a Bishop, but the King’s Chaplain.
[BB]Eadsige was not a Bishop, but the King’s Chaplain.
[BC]From Normandy.
[BC]From Normandy.
[BD]In Normandy: between William, assisted by Henry of France, and the Barons who refused to acknowledge his right to the succession.
[BD]In Normandy: between William, assisted by Henry of France, and the Barons who refused to acknowledge his right to the succession.
[BE]Of Dorchester, Oxon.
[BE]Of Dorchester, Oxon.
[BF]In Normandy: between the forces of William, and those of Henry of France, in which the latter were totally routed.
[BF]In Normandy: between the forces of William, and those of Henry of France, in which the latter were totally routed.
[BG]S. Wales.
[BG]S. Wales.
[BH]He would have substituted the chant of William of Fescamp for that of Gregory.Florence of Worcester.
[BH]He would have substituted the chant of William of Fescamp for that of Gregory.
Florence of Worcester.
[BI]A Church at Odensee, dedicated to St. Alban, whose relics had been brought from England by this Canute.
[BI]A Church at Odensee, dedicated to St. Alban, whose relics had been brought from England by this Canute.
[BJ]Carlisle?
[BJ]Carlisle?
[BK]A payment to the superior Lord for protection.
[BK]A payment to the superior Lord for protection.