marriage brought Uhtred certain vills of the church of St Cuthbert, namely Barmp...

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marriage brought Uhtred certain vills of the church of St Cuthbert, namely Barmpton, Skirningham, Elton, Carlton, School Aycliffe, and Monk Hesleden in the south of co. Durham. Marriage seen as part of the church of St Cuthbert's policy of recruiting allies, although the earl would also have gained from an alliance with this powerful ecclesiastical institution. Uhtred was to retain control of these vills as long as he lived honourably in marriage with Ecgfrida." (De obsessione Dunelmi)

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