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] 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.

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.