Explore the archiveCurrently displaying: 2 results. Clear the searchYou've searched for:area: "Wherwell" xDecade: "0980s" x Search term Sort by: RelevanceTitleOldestNewest Facts and Legend of Saxon Wherwell Saxon Wherwell The early history of Wherwell is shrouded in myths and legend. William Malmsbury, a Norman monk (c.1005-1143), wrote of the events leading to King Edward committing murder nearly two centuries later. There are many accounts of this legend and many can be found on this website. Saxon Queens Saxon Queens. The early history of Wherwell is shrouded in myths and legends but certainly an Abbey was founded in Wherwell by Elfrida the widow of King Edgar. There are no remains of the Abbey but the site was undoubtedly in the grounds of the present Priory. This account by George Brickell gives a history of Queen ...