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Athelstan, King, c893-939 (Aethelstan | King of England)

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Note entitled 'Wolves', c1892

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Identifier: Coll-97/CW122/108
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Note entitled 'Wolves' stating that there was a hospital in Flixton, Folkton, Yorkshire [Sasainn/England] 'to preserve travellers from being devoured by the wolves and other wild beasts of the district.' This was said to be in the time of Athelstane and Carmichael adds a reminder to 'See Leprosey (sic)'. Text has been scored through in pencil.

Dates: c1892