Bercthun

Bercthun of Beverley (died 15 May 733) also known as Bertin, Britwin,^[1] Berhthu and Beorhthun, was an eighth century Anglo-Saxon saint.^[2]

Beverley Minster, where he lived

He was a Benedictine monk of Beverley, a disciple of John of Beverley and Bede's informant about much of Bede's history regarding Beverley. Latter in life he became the Abbot of Beverley.^[3] He was also known from the secgan hagiographies.

A bust of Bercthun is thought to be kept in the British Library.

Be died on the 15 May 733, on which day his feast was locally kept.^[4] A feast day was celebrated locally in his honour on the date of his death.^[5]