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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Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth is in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire.
On or before 18th May 1592, the date he was baptised at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth, Thomas Leventhorpe 2nd Baronet was born to John Leventhorpe 1st Baronet (age 32) and Joan Brograve Lady Leventhorpe. He married before 30th July 1629 his half fourth cousin twice removed Dorothy Alington Lady Leventhorpe and had issue.
On 25th September 1625 John Leventhorpe 1st Baronet (deceased) was buried at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth.
On or before 1st March 1628 Joan Brograve Lady Leventhorpe died. She was buried at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth on 1st March 1628.
On or before 30th July 1629 John Leventhorpe 3rd Baronet was born to Thomas Leventhorpe 2nd Baronet (age 37) and Dorothy Alington Lady Leventhorpe (age 26). He was baptised on 30th July 1629 at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth.
Around 30th November 1635 Thomas Leventhorpe 4th Baronet was born to Thomas Leventhorpe 2nd Baronet (age 43) and Dorothy Alington Lady Leventhorpe (age 32). He was baptised on 7th December 1735 at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth. He married 2nd January 1655 his fifth cousin Mary Bedell, daughter of Capell Bedell 1st Baronet and Alice Fanshawe, and had issue.
On 2nd May 1636 Thomas Leventhorpe 2nd Baronet (deceased) was buried at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth
Before 26th September 1643, the date she was buried at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth, Dorothy Alington Lady Leventhorpe (age 40) died.
The History of William Marshal was commissioned by his son shortly after William’s death in 1219 to celebrate the Marshal’s remarkable life; it is an authentic, contemporary voice. The manuscript was discovered in 1861 by French historian Paul Meyer. Meyer published the manuscript in its original Anglo-French in 1891 in two books. This book is a line by line translation of the first of Meyer’s books; lines 1-10152. Book 1 of the History begins in 1139 and ends in 1194. It describes the events of the Anarchy, the role of William’s father John, John’s marriages, William’s childhood, his role as a hostage at the siege of Newbury, his injury and imprisonment in Poitou where he met Eleanor of Aquitaine and his life as a knight errant. It continues with the accusation against him of an improper relationship with Margaret, wife of Henry the Young King, his exile, and return, the death of Henry the Young King, the rebellion of Richard, the future King Richard I, war with France, the death of King Henry II, and the capture of King Richard, and the rebellion of John, the future King John. It ends with the release of King Richard and the death of John Marshal.
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On 2nd December 1649 John Leventhorpe 3rd Baronet (deceased) was buried at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth.
On 2nd August 1679 Thomas Leventhorpe 4th Baronet (deceased) was buried at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth.
On 2nd May 1683 Mary Bedell (deceased) was buried at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth.