[1426] See [Note G], p. [597], below.
[1427] In general an apostate may be said to mean a lover, but there must also have been cases of nuns apostatising out of general discontent with the convent or Prioress.
[1428] Two of these, St Mary de Pré (St Albans) and Sopwell ought not, however, to be counted, being entirely under the control of the Abbey of St Albans and exempt from episcopal visitation. It was concerning St Mary de Pré that Archbishop Morton made the charges against St Albans, rendered famous by Froude.
[1430] V.C.H. Northants. II, p. 101 (note), from Linc. Epis. Reg. Memo. Sutton, f. 154.
[1431] V.C.H. Beds. I, p. 389.
[1432] V.C.H. Northants. II, p. 126.
[1433] V.C.H. Oxon. II, p. 103.
[1434] V.C.H. Beds. I, p. 360.
[1435] V.C.H. Lincs. II, p. 179.