Seith, noble Anglo-Saxon religious

Overview

Title social-status

noble Anglo-Saxon religious

Date of Birth

11th century

Date of Death

12th century

Biography

Seith was one of many Anglo-Saxon ladies, women of noble birth who went into religious life after the Norman invasion. She was part of a small community under the guidance of a Robert/Rodbert. In a letter to Robert and his nuns, ep.414, Anselm names Seith and five others.

Letters to Seith, noble Anglo-Saxon religious

A letter from Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury (1102)