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FLINT-SHIRE.
1. St. Asaph.
KEntigern a Scot, about A. D. 560. founded a Monastery between the Rivers Elwyd and Elwy, which shortly after became an Epis∣copal Seat, called in Latin Episcopatus Elguensis, Eluensis or Llan-Elwensis, and since Asaphensis, from St. Asaph successor to Kentigern in this See.
Vide Fr. Godwinum de Praesulibus Angliae. Lond. 1616. 4•. p. 652.
* Registra, Cartas, &c. penes Episcopum & Capit.
2. Basingwerk.
A. D. 1131. Ranulph Earl of Chester founded an Abby of White Canons here, and dedicated it to St. Mary. It was rated 26. Hen. VIII. at 150l. 7s. 3d. per an. Dugd. 157l. 15s. 2d. Speed.
Vide Mon. Angl. T. 1. p. 720.
3. Hawston.
A Preceptory, valued at 160l. 14s. 10d. per an.