Siward (Abbot of Abingdon)
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Siward was Abbot of Abingdon in Berkshire
(now Oxfordshire
) and Bishop of St Martin's
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Siward was a monk at Glastonbury
until he was appointed Abbot of Abingdon in 1030. He was made Bishop of St Martins in 1044, but resigned and died in 1048 (Kelly 2000).
Berkshire
Berkshire is a historic county in the South of England. It is also often referred to as the Royal County of Berkshire because of the presence of the royal residence of Windsor Castle in the county; this usage, which dates to the 19th century at least, was recognised by the Queen in 1957, and...
(now Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire is a county in the South East region of England, bordering on Warwickshire and Northamptonshire , Buckinghamshire , Berkshire , Wiltshire and Gloucestershire ....
) and Bishop of St Martin's
St Martin's Church, Canterbury
The Church of St Martin in Canterbury, England, situated slightly beyond the city centre, is England's oldest parish church in continuous use. Since 1668 St Martin's has been part of the benefice of St Martin & St Paul Canterbury. Both St Martin's and nearby St Paul's churches are used for weekly...
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Siward was a monk at Glastonbury
Glastonbury Abbey
Glastonbury Abbey was a monastery in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. The ruins are now a grade I listed building, and a Scheduled Ancient Monument and are open as a visitor attraction....
until he was appointed Abbot of Abingdon in 1030. He was made Bishop of St Martins in 1044, but resigned and died in 1048 (Kelly 2000).