The Coldingham (Kirk Hill) stone
The Coldingham (Edgar's Wa') stone
The Whitby +Abbae+ stone
The Dedication of the Church of St Ebb in Oxford

The dedication of the Church of St Ebb in Oxford

The present church is in Pennyfarthing Place. One source gives 1005 as the date of the church's dedication while another gives this date as its first mention and then it was described as ancient. Up to the Dissolution of the Monasteries it belonged to the Abbey at Eynsham, nearby.

The reason for the dedication is unknown, see Legends.

A speculation concerns Alfred the Great who had strong connections with developing Oxford. It is known that several southern dedications of churches to Cuthbert originated from Alfred, who sought the saint's help in removing the Danes from the country. With this dedication perhaps Alfred also sought the help of Ebba, another northern saint.

Reference: M. Gallyon: The early Northumbrian Church