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.'
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Compton Verney Chapel is in Compton Verney House, Warwickshire.
On 26th March 1631 or 26th March 1632 Margaret Greville 14th Baroness Latimer 6th Baroness Willoughby of Broke died. She was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. Her son Greville succeeded 15th Baron Latimer of Corby, 7th Baron Willoughby Broke. Catherine Southwell Baroness Latimer and Willoughby Broke by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 9th December 1648 Greville Verney 16th Baron Latimer 8th Baron Willoughby died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son Greville succeeded 17th Baron Latimer of Corby, 9th Baron Willoughby Broke.
In February 1649 Elizabeth Wenman Baroness Latimer and Willoughby Broke died from childbirth. Her husband had died a month before. Their son Greville Verney 17th Baron Latimer 9th Baron Willoughby was born posthumously on 26 Jan 1649. She was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map].
On 23rd July 1668 Greville Verney 17th Baron Latimer 9th Baron Willoughby died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son William succeeded 18th Baron Latimer of Corby, 10th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 23rd August 1683 William Verney 18th Baron Latimer 10th Baron Willoughby died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His great uncle Richard succeeded 19th Baron Latimer of Corby, 11th Baron Willoughby Broke.
On 18th July 1711 Richard Verney 19th Baron Latimer 11th Baron Willoughby died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son George succeeded 20th Baron Latimer of Corby, 12th Baron Willoughby Broke. Margaret Heath Baroness Latimer and Willoughby by marriage Baroness Latimer of Corby, Baroness Willoughby Broke.
On 26th December 1728 George Verney 20th Baron Latimer 12th Baron Willoughby died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son Richard succeeded 21st Baron Latimer of Corby, 13th Baron Willoughby Broke.
The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy
The Gesta Normannorum Ducum [The Deeds of the Dukes of Normandy] is a landmark medieval chronicle tracing the rise and fall of the Norman dynasty from its early roots through the pivotal events surrounding the Norman Conquest of England. Originally penned in Latin by the monk William of Jumièges shortly before 1060 and later expanded at the behest of William the Conqueror, the work chronicles the deeds, politics, battles, and leadership of the Norman dukes, especially William’s own claim to the English throne. The narrative combines earlier historical sources with firsthand information and oral testimony to present an authoritative account of Normandy’s transformation from a Viking settlement into one of medieval Europe’s most powerful realms. William’s history emphasizes the legitimacy, military prowess, and governance of the Norman line, framing their expansion, including the conquest of England, as both divinely sanctioned and noble in purpose. Later chroniclers such as Orderic Vitalis and Robert of Torigni continued the history, extending the coverage into the 12th century, providing broader context on ducal rule and its impact. Today this classic work remains a foundational source for understanding Norman identity, medieval statesmanship, and the historical forces that reshaped England and Western Europe between 800AD and 1100AD.
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In 1772 the old medieval church of Compton Murdak which stood a short way to the South East of Compton Verney House, Warwickshire near the lake was demolished to open up views from the house. An obelisk now marks the site of the original church and crypt.
Brown replaced it with a new chapel [Map] located on the slope to the north of the house, which was begun in 1776 and completed in 1780. It is a plain, Palladian-style Chapel built in 1776-9 to Brown's design to the north of the house, for a total cost of £981 10s 4d. The tombs of earlier Verneys were moved to the new chapel, along with a mixture of English heraldic and German Renaissance glass panels which had either decorated the old chapel or were collected by a stained-glass dealer during the 1770s. Today, it stands as a rare example of a building designed by Brown.
On 16th December 1852 Henry Peyto Verney 24th Baron Latimer 16th Baron Willoughby died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His nephew Robert succeeded 25th Baron Latimer of Corby, 17th Baron Willoughby Broke. He changed his surname from Barnard to Verney at this time as part of the settlement.
On 16th December 1923 Richard Verney 27th Baron Latimer 19th Baron Willoughby de Broke died. He was buried at Compton Verney Chapel [Map]. His son John succeeded 28th Baron Latimer of Corby, 20th Baron Willoughby Broke.