Aldwyn of Malvern
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Aldwyn was the historical founder of Great Malvern Priory
, in Malvern, Worcestershire
in the 11th century.
A hermitage was established there before the Norman Conquest of England
(according to one tradition, by Saint Werstan, in the late 9th century). Aldwyn, a monk at the cathedral priory of Worcester
, took up residence here and later, on the advice of Saint Wulfstan
, bishop of Worcester
, began a monastery. By 1135 there were thirty monks, with later another four at the dependent cell, Avecot Priory, Warwickshire
, established by William Burdet in 1159.
There is uncertainty about the dates of Aldwyn's leadership. The traditional foundation is put at about 1056, but other sources seem to imply that he was still active in 1125 and later.
Great Malvern Priory
Great Malvern Priory in Malvern, Worcestershire, England, was a Benedictine monastery c.1075-1540 and is now an Anglican parish church.-History:...
, in Malvern, Worcestershire
Malvern, Worcestershire
Malvern is a town and civil parish in Worcestershire, England, governed by Malvern Town Council. As of the 2001 census it has a population of 28,749, and includes the historical settlement and commercial centre of Great Malvern on the steep eastern flank of the Malvern Hills, and the former...
in the 11th century.
A hermitage was established there before the Norman Conquest of England
Norman conquest of England
The Norman conquest of England began on 28 September 1066 with the invasion of England by William, Duke of Normandy. William became known as William the Conqueror after his victory at the Battle of Hastings on 14 October 1066, defeating King Harold II of England...
(according to one tradition, by Saint Werstan, in the late 9th century). Aldwyn, a monk at the cathedral priory of Worcester
Worcester
The City of Worcester, commonly known as Worcester, , is a city and county town of Worcestershire in the West Midlands of England. Worcester is situated some southwest of Birmingham and north of Gloucester, and has an approximate population of 94,000 people. The River Severn runs through the...
, took up residence here and later, on the advice of Saint Wulfstan
Wulfstan
Wulfstan may refer to:*Wulfstan, ealdorman of Wiltshire , died 802*Wulfstan of Hedeby, 9th century merchantman and traveller*Wulfstan , Archbishop of York...
, bishop of Worcester
Bishop of Worcester
The Bishop of Worcester is the Ordinary of the Church of England Diocese of Worcester in the Province of Canterbury, England. He is the head of the Diocese of Worcester in the Province of Canterbury...
, began a monastery. By 1135 there were thirty monks, with later another four at the dependent cell, Avecot Priory, Warwickshire
Warwickshire
Warwickshire is a landlocked non-metropolitan county in the West Midlands region of England. The county town is Warwick, although the largest town is Nuneaton. The county is famous for being the birthplace of William Shakespeare...
, established by William Burdet in 1159.
There is uncertainty about the dates of Aldwyn's leadership. The traditional foundation is put at about 1056, but other sources seem to imply that he was still active in 1125 and later.