Wilfrid, deposed from his Archdiocese of York, exiled from Northumbria and on his way to Rome to seek papal support, landed in Frisia in 678. and was warmly received by Aldegisel, who entertained him for several months over the winter, probably at Utrecht.
Wilfrid, der var afsat fra sit ærkebispedømme i York, landsforvist fra Northumbria og på vej til Rom for at søge pavelig støtte, landede i Frisland i 678 og blev varmt modtaget af Aldegisel, der underholdt ham i flere måneder under vinteren, sandsynligvis i Utrecht.