S. Peter and S. Paul
Community ID:
877
Town:
Chester
Diocese:
Coventry
Region:
Cheshire
Medieval Location:
Traditionally, the abbey was thought to be on the site of the male monastery of canons of Staffordshire.
Modern Location:
Chester
Corporate Status:
Abbey
Date Founded:
875 or earlier
Date Terminated:
900 (circa), when it became a male monastery.
Rule:
(uncertain)
Foundation Information:
The community was founded in the early Saxon period. The body of S. Werbergh was brought here by nuns from Hanbury in 875.
Notable Members/Residents/Guests:
The body of S. Werburgh was brought here by nuns from Hanbury, Staffordshire in 875.
State Of Medieval Structure:
The remains of the abbey were destroyed by the wars of Athelstan in 925-39.
Miscellaneous Information:
About 907 Athelflaed enlarged the church for a community of nuns.
Or perhaps nuns from Handbury brought the body of S. Werburgh to the abbey in 907. By 1093 it was a shrine to S. Werburg.
Admin. Notes:
This record needs to be verified and the information (especially foundation) sorted out.
Contributors:
WRL Project
Date Started:
875
Date Finished:
900
Length:
636
