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The Chronicle of Walter of Guisborough, a canon regular of the Augustinian Guisborough Priory, Yorkshire, formerly known as The Chronicle of Walter of Hemingburgh, describes the period from 1066 to 1346. Before 1274 the Chronicle is based on other works. Thereafter, the Chronicle is original, and a remarkable source for the events of the time. This book provides a translation of the Chronicle from that date. The Latin source for our translation is the 1849 work edited by Hans Claude Hamilton. Hamilton, in his preface, says: "In the present work we behold perhaps one of the finest samples of our early chronicles, both as regards the value of the events recorded, and the correctness with which they are detailed; Nor will the pleasing style of composition be lightly passed over by those capable of seeing reflected from it the tokens of a vigorous and cultivated mind, and a favourable specimen of the learning and taste of the age in which it was framed." Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback.
On 24th April 767 Archbishop Æthelbert of York was consecrated Archbishop of York.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 768. This year died Archbishop Egbert at York, on the thirteenth day before the calends of December, who was bishop thirty-six winters; and Frithbert at Hexham, who was bishop there thirty-four winters. Ethelbert was consecrated to York, and Elmund to Hexham.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. 776. This year died Bishop Petwin, on the thirteenth day [18th September 776] before the calends of October, having been bishop fourteen winters. The same year Ethelbert was consecrated Bishop of Whitern, at York, on the seventeenth day before the calends of July.
On 14th June 776 Archbishop Æthelbert of York was consecrated Bishop of Whithorn aka Galloway.
Anglo-Saxon Chronicle. [8th November 780]. The same year Archbishop Ethelbert died at York, and Eanbald was consecrated in his stead;
On 8th November 780 Archbishop Æthelbert of York died.