Æthelstan of Abingdon
Æthelstan, Abbot of Abingdon.
Æthelstan became Abbot of Abingdon about 1044, following Siward's promotion. He was remembered as a supporter of alms and compassion. The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle records in 1047 a time of pestilence. Æthelstan stepped in to give nurishment to those suffering from starvation in his own community and beyond. He died on the 29th March 1047 or 1048. He was succeeded by Spearhafoc.
