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Died c. 970; feast of translation is October 23. Merewenna was the first abbess of Rumsey convent in Hampshire, when it had been restored under King Edward the Peaceful (or Edgar?) refounded it in 967. Under her direction the monastery prospered and attracted princesses, including Saint Elfleda by whom she lays in the abbey church (Benedictines, Farmer).



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