Edith of Polesworth was an Anglo-Saxon abbess who lived during the 9th and 10th centuries. As a daughter of Edward the Elder, she was part of the royal lineage and is traditionally linked to King Æthelstan. She is believed to have been the wife of Sihtric Cáech. Her life was centered around the royal seat of Tamworth and the religious community she established, which remains a significant part of her historical identity.