[2] After the death of Waltheof in 1076, Ligulf was one of the last remaining noblemen in the north with ties to the house of Bamburgh, and he became one of the main advisors to Walcher, the Bishop of Durham.
[4] Ealdgyth survived Ligulf's death, as Walcher offered her a gift of land to settle the feud.
[1] Walcher met Ligulf's surviving family, led by Eadulf Rus at Gateshead on 14 May 1080, and attempted to persuade them that the bishop had not been involved in the murder.
[3] Walcher as both Bishop of Durham and Earl of Northumbria (a position he purchased) was duty bound to protect its people and prosecute crimes.
[1] Walcher and his men sought refuge in a nearby church which was then set afire.