In his time waxed the abbey of Medhamsted very rich, which his brother had begun. The king loved it much, for the love of his brother Peada, and for the love of his wed-brother Oswy, and for the love of Saxulf the abbot.
The abbey of Medhamsted flourished greatly under his reign, a legacy started by his brother. The king cherished it deeply due to his affection for his brother Peada and his wife's brother Oswy, as well as the abbot Saxulf.