Even the abbey of St Denis was held in commendam by Hugh Capet. The example of the kings was followed by the feudal nobles, sometimes by making a temporary concession permanent, sometimes without any form of commendation whatever. In England the abuse was rife in the 8th century, as may be gathered from the acts of the council of Cloveshoe.
The practice of holding land in commendam, exemplified by Hugh Capet's control of St Denis Abbey, became a common practice among feudal nobles. They sometimes made temporary concessions permanent and other times did not provide any formal commendation. This abuse was widespread in England during the 8th century, as documented by the council records of Cloveshoe.