Chapter XXXIII: Appendix: X., to Page 365

Aelfled or Athelfleda was the founder of a race of embroiderers. Their pedigree is as follows:--

BRITHNOD, === ATHELFLEDA.
a Northumberland | She embroidered the
Chief or Alderman. | daring deeds of her husband.
|
LEOFLEDA. === KING OSWIC.
| Oswic's sister Aedelfleda was
| adopted by Hilda, Abbess of Whitby.
| She succeeded Hilda, and died 713.
| She was a great embroiderer.
___________|___________
| | |
AELFWIN. AELSWITH. LEOFWED.
|
AELSWITH.

Leofwed made her will in the time of King Cnut; dividing her revenue between her daughter Aelswith and the Abbey of Ely. Aelswith accepted the residence of Coveney, a small property belonging to the convent, and there she embroidered with her maidens. See Liber Eliensis, ed. D. J. Stewart, "Anglia Christiana," vol. i., 1848.