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It was in the middle of the seventh century when Penda was King of the Mercians, and his children, three sons, Peada, Wulfere, and Ethelred, and two daughters, Kyneburga, and Kyneswitha, became converted to the Christian faith. On succeeding to the throne, Peada the eldest son, founded this monastery of Medeshamstede.
Chapel of S. Oswald, the Holy Trinity Chapel above it. Chapel of S. Benedict. Chapel of SS. Kyneburga and Kyneswitha, sisters of Peada and Wulfere, the original founders of the monastery. Choir. Sacristy. Choir-screen. Front of rood-loft. Nave. Gate to grave-yard. Gate to Prior's lodging. Minster close. Gatehouse to Abbot's lodging, with the Knights' chamber above.
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