Ascelin (bishop)

For other uses, see Ascelin (disambiguation).

Ascelin (or Anselm) was a medieval Bishop of Rochester.

Ascelin
Bishop of Rochester
Appointed	1142
Term ended	24 January 1148
Predecessor	John II
Successor	Walter
Other post(s)	Prior of Dover Priory
Orders
Consecration	1142
Personal details
Died	24 January 1148
Denomination	Catholic

Ascelin was prior of Dover Priory in Kent before being selected as bishop.^[1] He was consecrated in 1142. He died on 24 January 1148.^[2]