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.
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On 9th March 1838 Walter Rowlands Ingram was born to [his father] Reverend George Ingram at Chedburh Suffolk.
After 1888. Lichfield Cathedral [Map]. Monument to John Hodgson Iles Canon of Lichfield. Sculpted by Walter Rowlands Ingram [aged 49].
In 1900 [his brother] Dean William Clavell Ingram [aged 65] was appointed Dean of Peterborough.
On 26th April 1901 Dean William Clavell Ingram [aged 66] died. Monument at Peterborough Cathedral [Map] sculpted by his brother Walter Rowlands Ingram [aged 63] shortly before he died on 21st July 1903.
Dean William Clavell Ingram: On 11th August 1834 he was born to Reverend George Ingram. In 1900 he was appointed Dean of Peterborough.
On 21st July 1903 Walter Rowlands Ingram [aged 65] died.
