ABSTRACT
Our knowledge of LEthelwold's life depends, to a large extent, on the two hagiographical narratives of his life written by his pupils Wulfstan the Cantor (c. 996) and LElfric (1006)1• Some information is provided by his vernacular account of the monastic reform of the tenth century, known as Edgar's Establishment of Monasteriei, which may be considered a sort of preface to the translation of the Regula S. Benedicti3• Further details derive from the works of his pupils and from charters and other documents produced by his monasteries. In these texts LEthelwold is portrayed as a learned scholar and skilful teacher, as well as the capable planner of a programme of building-works in the Old Minster at Winchester.
