Wihtburh was an 8th-century abbess from the Kingdom of East Anglia who is remembered for establishing and leading a convent in Dereham. While local tradition identifies her as a daughter of King Anna, some historians suggest this royal connection might have been a later invention to increase the prestige of Ely Abbey. She died in 743 and was originally buried in the settlement she helped develop. Her legacy is tied to her religious leadership and the miraculous events associated with her life and her tomb.