Saint Cuthman of Steyning (d. 8th century) was an Anglo-Saxon hermit and saint, patron saint of Steyning in West Sussex and of shepherds. (7th century — 8th century — 9th century — other centuries) Events The Iberian peninsula is taken by Arab and Berber Muslims, thus ending the Visigothic rule, and starting almost 8 centuries of Muslim presence there. ... The Anglo-Saxons refers collectively to the groups of Germanic tribes who achieved dominance in southern Britain from the mid-5th century, forming the basis for the modern English nation. ... Map sources for Steyning at grid reference TQ1711 The Clock Tower in Steyning High Street Steyning is a small West Sussex town on the South Downs in the Adur valley approximately 4 miles north of Shoreham-by-Sea, though its most famous neighbours are Brighton and Worthing. ... Sussex is a traditional county in south-eastern England, corresponding roughly in area to the ancient Kingdom of Sussex. ...

His legend says that he built a wheelbarrow in which he moved his paralysed mother around with him, until eventually he settled at Steyning, where he built the church. After the Norman Conquest his relics were transferred to the abbey of Fécamp in Normandy, who had gained possession of Steyning. Bayeux Tapestry depicting events leading to the Battle of Hastings The Norman Conquest of England was the conquest of the Kingdom of England by William the Conqueror (Duke of Normandy), in 1066 at the Battle of Hastings and the subsequent Norman control of England. ... Palais de la Bénédictine Fécamp is a commune of the Seine-Maritime département, in France. ... Flag of Normandy Mont Saint Michel is a historic pilgrimage site and a symbol of Normandy Normandy is a geographical region in northern France. ...

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• Christopher Fry, 1938. The Boy With the Cart (play).