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of Whitehorn at Ælfet-ee,[1] on the 16th of the calends of August.

761.

This year Archbishop Jeanbryht received a pall.

765.

This year Alhred succeeded to the kingdom of Northumberland, and reigned eight years.

766.

This year Archbishop Ecgbert died at York, on the 13th of the calends of September: he was Bishop 36 years. And Fritheberht died at Hexham; he was Bishop 34 years. And Æthelberht was consecrated to York, and Ealhmund to Hexham.

768.

This year King Eadberht the son of Eata died, on the 14th of the calends of September.

769.

"The beginning of the reign of King Charles."

772.

This year Bishop Mildred died.

774.

This year, at Easter, the Northumbrians drove


  1. This place uncertain—the final ee marks a Bishop's residence, as Hagulstades-ee, Hexham.