The ceremony itself is noteworthy for two reasons: it is the first recorded consecration of any English king, and it is unusual in that it asserted Ecgfrith's royal status while his father was still alive.
Upacara itu sendiri dicatat untuk dua alasan: pengudusan pertama setiap raja Inggris yang dicatat, dan tidak biasanya menegaskan status kerajaan Ecgfrith sementara ayahandanya masih hidup.