A catalogue of the bishops of England, since the first planting of Christian religion in this island together with a briefe history of their liues and memorable actions, so neere as can be gathered out of antiquity. By F.G. subdeane of Exceter.

Walter de Sufield.

WAlter de Sufield succéeded, a man highly commended for his excellent learning. He founded the hospitall of Saint Giles in Norwich, indowing it with lands and great possessions. He built also the chappell of our 〈◊〉〈◊〉 in the cathedrall church, and in the same chappell was after∣ward buried. Moreouer, it is remembred of him, that in a time of great dearth he sold his plate, and distributed the mo∣ney euery whit vnto the poore. He was consecrate the yéere 1244. and died May 18. 1257. at Colchester, but was buried as aboue said, in which place diuers miracles are reported to haue béene wrought, and are ascribed to his holinesse.