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Record Number: 4065 Author(s)/Creator(s): Blanton-Whetsell , Virginia. Contributor(s): Title: Tota integra, tota incorrupta: The Shrine of St. Aethelthryth as Symbol of Monastic Autonomy [The author examines the "Liber Eliensis," a Latin compilation of charters, deeds, and other documents chronicling the history of Saint Etheldreda, her shrine, and the male monastery on the island of Ely. Norman monks were introduced to Ely by William the Conqueror, but they identified with their protective saint against both royal and episcopal interests. Title note supplied by Feminae.]. Source URL: Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (Full Text via Project Muse) 32, 2 (Spring 2002): 227-267. Link Info target = '_blank'>Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (Full Text via Project Muse) 32, 2 (Spring 2002): 227-267. Link Info Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Æthelthryth of Ely, Queen of Northumbria, Saint Body Chronicles- Monastic Ely, Cambridgeshire, England- Male Benedictine Monastery Hagiography Latin Literature Liber Eliensis, Chronicle Miracles Monks Norman Conquest of England (1066) Politics Relics Shri Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles Century: 11-12 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: One figure. Figure One Miracle of Etheldreda's resistance to her husband's (Ecgfrith) desire, octagon capital (Ely, Ely Cathedral). Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Marist College Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2002. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 10829636 0

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