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Today is St Ethelburg’s Day!
6th February is also the feast day of her husband, King Ine.
Ethelburg. Queen of Wessex. Battle leader. Traveller. Pilgrim. Nun.
There's a whole chapter about the fascinating Ethelburg in Unsung Women in Somerset. Out now! books2read.com/unsung
Pictured is the holy well where Ine and Ethelburg’s friend St Aldhelm died. Located in Doulting, it's worth a visit in my opinion.
#6february #saint #UnsungWomen #womenInSomerset #somerset #histodon
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Today is St Ethelburg’s Day!
Or it's sometimes recorded as 9th July. We can celebrate on both days!
6th February is also the feast day of her husband, King Ine.
Ethelburg. Queen of Wessex. Battle leader. Traveller. Pilgrim. Nun.
There's a whole chapter about the fascinating Ethelburg in Unsung Women in Somerset. Out now! books2read.com/unsung
#6february #saint #UnsungWomen #womenInSomerset #somerset #doulting #histdons #wessex #angloSaxon