Archbishop Oswald

Oswald sent envoys to Pope Paul X111, and acquired his own privilege for the freedom and protection of the newly built and dedicated church at Ramsey.  He took great pains to make sure that all grants and favours that he bestowed on the church, were bought and obtained by lawful exchange and possessed by free and peaceful means.

He bought from King Edgar a Vill (village) called Needingworth, by exchange at a fair price, which consisted of many precious relics, which were enclosed in two crosses made from gold and weighing six score marks.

Oswald also received the Vill of Wistow, which he handed over formally to the Abbey

He also gave 5 hides at Burwell, which was extra to King Edgars gift.