The Queen of the Elves

Wild Edric, Saxon warlord, continued to resist the Conquest of England, by William the Conqueror, long after the defeat of Harold at the Battle of Hastings. When defeated, Edric bowed before William and pledged his service. On that day William learned that Edric was married to Godda, Queen of the Elves. This marvel much interested William. The new King required Edric to bring his wife to the King's court. Legend has it that on St. Cuthbert's Day, near Eastertide in 1068, Queen Godda presented herself to William at London.