Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall
The Chronicle of Abbot Ralph of Coggeshall (Chronicon Anglicanum) is an indispensable medieval history that brings to life centuries of English and European affairs through the eyes of a learned Cistercian monk. Ralph of Coggeshall, abbot of the Abbey of Coggeshall in Essex in the early 13th century, continued and expanded his community’s chronicle, documenting events from the Norman Conquest of 1066 into the tumultuous reign of King Henry III. Blending eyewitness testimony, careful compilation, and the monastic commitment to record-keeping, this chronicle offers a rare narrative of political intrigue, royal power struggles, and social upheaval in England and beyond. Ralph’s work captures the reigns of pivotal figures such as Richard I and King John, providing invaluable insights into their characters, decisions, and the forces that shaped medieval rule. More than a simple annal, Chronicon Anglicanum conveys the texture of medieval life and governance, making it a rich source for scholars and readers fascinated by English history, monastic authorship, and the shaping of the medieval world.
Available at Amazon in eBook and Paperback format.
In 1738 Thomas Beach was born in Milton Abbas.
Before 1791 Thomas Beach [aged 52]. Portrait of William Craven 6th Baron Craven [aged 52] holding the plans of Benham Park.
Before 1792 Thomas Beach [aged 53]. Portrait of John Montagu 4th Earl Sandwich [aged 73].
Around 1792 Thomas Beach [aged 54]. Portrait of King George IV of Great Britain and Ireland [aged 29].
Before 1802 Thomas Beach [aged 63]. Portrait of Henry Thomas Fox-Strangways 2nd Earl of Ilchester [aged 54].
Before 1806 Thomas Beach [aged 67]. Portrait of George Hanger 4th Baron Coleraine [aged 54].
George Hanger 4th Baron Coleraine: In 1751 he was born to Gabriel Hanger 1st Baron Coleraine and Elizabeth Bond Baroness Coleraine. In 1814 William Hanger 3rd Baron Coleraine died. His brother George succeeded 4th Baron Coleraine although he declined to assume the title. In 1824 George Hanger 4th Baron Coleraine died. Baron Coleraine extinct.
Before 17th December 1806 Thomas Beach [aged 68]. Portrait of George Montagu [aged 56].
George Montagu: On 12th December 1750 he was born to John Montagu. On 24th December 1829 George Montagu died.
Before 17th December 1806 Thomas Beach [aged 68]. Portrait of George Pitt 1st Baron Rivers [aged 85].
On 17th December 1806 Thomas Beach [aged 68] died in Dorchester, Dorset [Map].