Agnes de Beaupré; Hubert de Rye; Henry de Rye, later wife of Hubert de Rye
Dates: Agnes and Hubert are associated with the foundation in the reign of Henry I; exact dates are not established
Biography
Agnes de Beaupré is identified in the historical account as the founder or principal donor of the Aldeby religious foundation. Hubert de Rye is associated with the grant of the church and manor and with additional tithes. Henry de Rye, their son, is associated with confirmation and further grants to the priory.
Notes / Sources
The founder narrative varies in the secondary tradition over the precise form of Agnes's name and the roles of Agnes, Hubert and Henry. The manor connection is nevertheless explicit.
Research sources:
- William Page, ed., A History of the County of Norfolk, volume 2, 'Houses of Benedictine monks: The priory of Aldeby' (Victoria County History, 1906), citing the 1286 purchase and the reserved prior's manor; see also the associated historical account of Aldeby Priory. — https://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=38259
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