Kaufungen
Community ID:
2554
Diocese:
Mainz
Modern Location:
Oberkaufungen
Dedication:
Holy Cross; S. Salvator; S. Mary; S. Peter; All Saints
Date Founded:
880-898 (circa)
Date Terminated:
1527
Religious Order:
Benedictine
Rule:
Benedictine (needs verification)
Foundation Information:
This Benedictine female house was founded circa 880/898 in Kaufungen. It remained here until the tenth century, at which time it was transferred to Gehrden.
Manuscript Sources:
The Bibliothek der Gesamthochschule in Kassel contains a gradual from this house, dating circa 1014/24, #Theol. 4o15. A fragmentary text of Bonifatius, written in the eighth century, may have belonged to this house as well. This mansucript is housed in the Archiv des ritterschaftl. Stiftes Kaufungen in Oberkaufungen, sine numero.
Secondary Sources:
Handschriftenerbe des Deutschen Mittelalters, vol. 1, p. 390.
Miscellaneous Information:
Final dissolution of this house occurred in 1527.
Manuscripts Produced:
Only two literary works from this house survive. (see manuscript sources)
Contributors:
June Mecham
Contributors Notes:
Further research is necessary.
Date Started:
880
Date Finished:
1527
Length:
736
