Cyneswide
Cyneswide was a prominent figure in early Anglo-Saxon England, known primarily for her role as the abbess of Watton and her subsequent canonization. She lived during the 8th century, a period of significant religious and political development in Northumbria. Cyneswide is believed to have been of noble birth, though specific details of her lineage are scarce. Her association with the monastery at Watton, located in the East Riding of Yorkshire, marks her as a key figure in the monastic movement of the time.
Under Cyneswide's leadership, the monastery at Watton flourished, becoming a center of religious life and learning.