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Record Number: 43915 Author(s)/Creator(s): Flynn , Rebecca, Contributor(s): Title: In Search of Isold de Heton: Biased Portrayals of the Medieval Anchoress and Their Continued Afterlife Source: Magistra: A Journal of Women's Spirituality in History 26, 1 ( 2020): Pages 51 - 68. Description: Considers the historiography of female religious recluses. Includes information about a letter from the monks of Whalley denouncing the anchoress, Isold de Heton, along with considerations of the monastery's economic hardships that may have factored into their efforts to end the occupation of the anchorhold. Three chancery petitions (with one from Isold) concerning the marriage of her young son shed further light on her circumstances. [Feminae note] Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Anchoresses Isold de Heton, Anchoress Monks Mothers Women in Religion Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 15 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Georgia Gwinett College Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2020. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 10797572

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