This had once belonged to the Wearmouth-Jarrow monastery, and formed the core lands of the church of Durham. Other lands, at the mouth of the River Tees, Guthred allowed Eadred to purchase for the church.
At one time, this property was part of the Wearmouth-Jarrow monastery, serving as the foundation for the church of Durham. Additionally, other parcels of land near the River Tees were acquired by the church through an agreement with Guthred, allowing Eadred to purchase them.