The history of the Norman conquest of England, its causes and its results, Volume 2 (of 6)

Note 1503 — Chapter X · THE REIGN OF EADWARD FROM THE DEATH OF THE ÆTHELING TO THE DEATH OF THE KING.[1258] 1057–1066. (continued 2)

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So at least says Pope Nicolas’ letter in Æthelred, 389. Cod. Dipl. iv. 184. “Ut ampliùs imperpetuum regiæ constitutionis et consecrationis locus sit, atque repositorium regalium insignium.” Here, whether the text be genuine or not, the immediate application of the church to the use spoken of proves the truth of the statement.

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