In 933, King Athelstan gifted the shrine of St Cuthert many wonderful treasures. Included below are those that relate to Needlework.

1. Two chasubles.
2. An alb.
3. A stole with a maniple.
4. A belt.
5. Three altar cloths.
6. Three hangings.
7. Three tapestries.

(St Cuthbert and the Normans: The Church of Durham 1071-1153) William M Aird